CANADA (CelebrityAccess) – Bryan Adams has unveiled his new independent label, Bad Records, with the release of a double A-side single featuring “War Machine” and “Rock And Roll Hell.” The digital release is in partnership with Platoon and includes a direct-to-consumer (D2C) component with limited edition vinyl.
The two songs, written by Adams, Jim Vallance, and Gene Simmons for Kiss’ 1982 album Creatures of the Night, mark the label’s debut. “Rock And Roll Hell” has been released digitally, accompanied by a video filmed on the rooftop of London’s Royal Albert Hall during Adams’ recent residency.
“The idea at the moment is the label is the home to the music I’m making, and if all goes well, there is always the possibility it could expand to other artists,” Adams told Music Week. “For the moment, it’s just in its infancy, and I’m finding my way.”
The 7″ vinyl single is now available for pre-order before its release on August 30.
“I got a call out of the blue from producer Michael James Jackson to see if I would like to write for Kiss, which I was thrilled to do. These are some of the songs that were the result, written with Gene Simmons and Jim Vallance,” Adams recalled.
Following his work with Kiss, Adams’ solo career soared with the release of his album Cuts Like a Knife in 1983, and Reckless the following year catapulted him to global stardom. Adams has topped charts in over 40 countries and received numerous accolades, including Officer of the Order of Canada, 18 Juno Awards, and a Grammy. His contributions to music and film have earned him nominations for Academy Awards and Golden Globes, and he has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
