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Mission to promote female vocalists

10:24am Monday 28th April 2008

Photograph of the Author By Cadisha Brown »

A KIDDERMINSTER music mogul who promotes female-fronted heavy metal bands has taken up management of a US rock group.

Dave Smith started Ravenheart Music two years ago after hearing that there was prejudice against women in rock and heavy metal bands.

The full-time meteorologist, who promotes bands as a hobby, helped Idaho-based band, Rott, get a record deal with American label, Renaissance Records.

He is also helping to promote Kidderminster band, Oak.

The 53-year-old of Comberton Road, said: "Rock music is male oriented so I thought I would try and do something about it.

"I have had an interest in music from a young age and used to drive my parents barmy listening to Ozzy Osbourne's band Black Sabbath.

He continued: "Some of my artists have gone on to get record deals with labels in America.

"All the feedback I have been getting has been positive."

He added that it is still taboo to have a woman front a rock, heavy metal or gothic band.

Bands interested in Ravenheart Music should e-mail ravenheartmusic@yahoo.co.uk Further information can be obtained by logging on to www.ravenheartmusic.euro- site.co.uk

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