BASICK RECORDS, The UK and Europe's fastest rising Metal label has kicked off 2012 with a bang, by announcing that they are to set up a U.S. presence, partnering directly with legendary Los Angeles based label,PROSTHETIC RECORDS.

The deal, which will see all of BASICK's forthcoming releases and selected back catalog serviced via SONY'sRED Distribution, was seen as the ideal opportunity for BASICK's organic growth, as label ownerNathan 'Barley' Phillipsexplains:"There's so much synergy and mutual respect betweenBASICKandPROSTHETIC, that when the opportunity arose to partner up and launch the label fully in the USA, we just knew that we had to make it happen.This deal enables us to offer our bands and releases a fully dedicated U.S. staff throughout their touring and retail cycles, as well as providing us with the perfect opportunity to sign some more US bands and to also bring some of our European talent to American shores!"

BASICK's first official release via the new setup will beCHIMP SPANNER's new record, 'All Roads Lead Here' which will hit shelves in the U.S. and Canada onFebruary 14[sup]th[/sup]2012. The label has also just launched abrand new website, which can be found here: Home | Basick Records

About BASICK:Formed in 2005 by Nathan 'Barley' Phillips, BASICK has quickly established itself as one of the most important up and coming Metal labels in the UK & Europe. From releasingEnter Shikari's first ever material to leading the way with the new wave of progressive Metal, BASICK strives to put out only the best in new, exciting, fresh heavy music. Now a fully fledged international label, BASICK's roster currently includes:Aliases,Blotted Science,Chimp Spanner,Circles,Ion Dissonance,Skyharbor,The Algorithm,The Arusha Accord,Uneven Structureand7 Horns 7 Eyesamong others.Experience theBASICKroster for free, download the new2012 samplerfeaturing 12 of the label's hottest artists.Available FREEinternationally fromBandcampand in the UKfromAmazon UK.