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Roadrunner Records/Controversies

Roadrunner Records controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2001Distribution and financing crisis
  2. Artists criticize contracts and label management
  3. YouTube partnership dispute

  1. 2001

    Distribution and financing crisis

    Roadrunner faced financial and distribution instability after a deal involving Edel Music and RED Distribution was disrupted by Edel's debt problems. The episode led to a new ownership and distribution arrangement with Island Def Jam.

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  2. Artists criticize contracts and label management

    A number of artists and former artists publicly criticized Roadrunner's contracts, promotion, touring support, release management, and business practices. Public criticism was associated with artists including Megadeth, Slipknot, Obituary, Opeth, Chimaira, Vision of Disorder, Sepultura, and members of Glassjaw.

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  3. YouTube partnership dispute

    Roadrunner was affected by Warner Music Group's legal dispute with YouTube, during which the label's YouTube partnership was canceled. Many videos on its channel nevertheless remained viewable.

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