Nuclear Blast has bolstered its leadership team in Europe with the recruitment of Jens Prueter to lead A&R for Europe and Antje Lange, who will become Chief Operating Officer.
The addition of the two execs to the company’s leadership team comes one year after Believe acquired a majority stake in the 31-year-old rock and metal label for what MBW understands is an eight-figure sum.
Prueter is tasked with developing long-term strategies for Nuclear Blast’s roster of artists at all stages of their careers, and will lead an A&R team focused on growing the next generation of global heavy music stars.
Lange will lead Nuclear Blast’s international physical and digital service infrastructure including Nuclear Blast’s market-leading direct-to-fan merchandizing business.
“Prueter and Lange will help us steer the careers of new, cutting-edge and up-and-coming talent who join world’s top heavy-music artists and legends such as Slayer, Nightwish and Meshuggah.”
Thorsten Freese, Believe Germany
“Prueter and Lange will help us steer the careers of new, cutting-edge and up-and-coming talent who join world’s top heavy-music artists and legends such as Slayer, Nightwish and Meshuggah,” said Thorsten Freese, Managing Director of Believe Germany.
“Nuclear Blast is one of heavy-music artists’ most sought-after partners for achieving global success, expanding the reach of valuable catalogs and connecting with new audiences.
“We are growing a talented, expert team that has made the label an industry leader for more than 30 years – with a commitment to transparency, innovation and partnership.
Pictured [Left to Right]: Thorsten Freese, Marcus Hammer, Antje Lange and Jens Prueter.Music Business Worldwide
