Monte Conner

His path into the music industry began while at Baruch College in Manhattan, where he hosted a weekly underground metal radio show, called “The Witching Hour,” at the school's radio station WBMB. The show ran from September 1982 to December 1986 and during that time Conner immersed himself in the emerging thrash and death metal scenes, honing his skills for discovering new talent. After graduating college, he landed a job at Shatter Records handling College Radio Promotion. He was at Shatter for nine months, from March to November 1987, before leaving to join Roadrunner Records in December 1987, also doing College Radio Promotion.{{Citation |title=NFR #018 - Monte Conner (A&R Svengali @ Nuclear Blast) | date=February 28, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ilqrP3nrxM |access-date=2023-06-29 |language=en}} By January 1988, he added A&R to his duties at the label, and by late 1988 he became the label's Head of A&R for North America.

The bands he signed to Roadrunner Records, in alphabetical order, are:

Amen, Annihilator,{{Cite magazine |last=Haring |first=Bruce |date=15 Oct 1988 |title=New Logo For Hardcore Only |pages=35 |magazine=Billboard}} Artillery, Atrocity, Believer, Biohazard, Both Worlds, Brujeria, Buzzov-en, Jerry Cantrell,{{Cite web |date=2001-12-20 |title=ALICE IN CHAINS' Jerry Cantrell To Sign With Roadrunner Records! |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/alice-in-chains-jerry-cantrell-to-sign-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Cavalera Conspiracy, Chimaira,{{Cite web |title=Chimaira signs w/ Roadrunner |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/615/Chimaira-signs-w/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=lambgoat.com |language=en}} CKY,{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2006-12-08 |title=CKY Races To Sign Global Deal With Roadrunner |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/cky-races-to-sign-global-deal-with-roadrunner-1328881/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} Coal Chamber, Cynic, Dååth,{{Cite web |date=2006-04-06 |title=DAATH Sign To ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/daath-sign-to-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Death, Deicide,{{Cite web |last=Zorgdrager |first=Bradley |date=18 Sep 2018 |title=Deicide's Glen Benton Clears Up Some Rumours About Himself and 'Overtures of Blasphemy' |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/deicides_glen_benton_clears_up_some_rumours_about_himself_and_overtures_of_blasphemy |access-date=3 July 2023 |website=Exclaim}} Defiance,{{Citation |title=#D - Mike Kaufmann [Defiance/Monster God] [HORR] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XxM-eaXnEM |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} DevilDriver,{{Cite web |date=2002-12-15 |title=DEATHRIDE Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/deathride-sign-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Dirty Americans,{{Cite web |last=deathbringer |date=2 February 2002 |title=Roadrunner Signs Dirty Americans |url=https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=1757 |website=metalunderground.com}} Disincarnate, Dommin,{{Cite web |last=deathbringer |date=23 July 2008 |title=Dommin, Mutiny and Port Amoral Sign To Roadrunner Records |url=https://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=37973 }} Downthesun,{{Cite web |date=2002-06-25 |title=DOWNTHESUN Officially Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/downthesun-officially-sign-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Earth Crisis, Exhorder,{{Citation |title=#F - Kyle Thomas [Exhorder/Floodgate] [HORR] | date=November 10, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_JxPC3ce6E |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} Fear Factory,{{Citation |title=#AG - Dino Cazares [Fear Factory] [HORR] | date=April 15, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06psAvw2XtU |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} Floodgate, Glassjaw,{{Cite web |last=wookubus |date=2022-01-05 |title=Glassjaw's Daryl Palumbo Reflects On Being Reluctant To Sign With Roadrunner Records: "We Never Became A Nü-Metal Band. We Didn't Become A Weirdo Band With Dreads..." |url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/01/05/news/glassjaws-daryl-palumbo-reflects-on-being-reluctant-to-sign-with-roadrunner-records-we-never-became-nu-metal-band-we-didnt-become-a-weirdo-band-with-dreads/ |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Theprp.com |language=en-US}} Gojira,{{Cite web |date=2011-11-08 |title=It's Official: GOJIRA Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/it-s-official-gojira-signs-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Gorguts, Gruntruck, Heathen,{{Citation |title=#O - David White [Heathen] [HORR] | date=November 27, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HglK6Gyo_pI |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} Immolation,{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Chris |date=2021-07-16 |title=Q&A: Immolation Celebrate 30th Anniversary of 'Dawn of Possession' |url=https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2021/07/16/immolation-death-metal/ |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Decibel Magazine |language=en-US}} Kinetic Dissent, Last Crack, Leadfoot, Life Of Agony, Machine Head,{{Citation |title=#BE - Robb Flynn [Machine Head] [HORR] | date=July 8, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHmIjnWxcow |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} Malevolent Creation, Mina Caputo, Murderdolls, Nailbomb,{{Cite web |last=Dome |first=Malcolm |date=2020-08-31 |title=Nailbomb's Point Blank: the explosive legacy of 90s metal's greatest supergroup |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/nailbombs-point-blank-the-explosive-legacy-of-90s-metals-greatest-supergroup |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=louder |language=en}} Obituary, Optimum Wound Profile, Pestilence, Porcupine Tree,{{Cite web |date=2009-05-14 |title=PORCUPINE TREE Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/porcupine-tree-signs-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Powersurge, Realm,{{Citation |title=#C - Takis Kinis [Realm] [HORR] | date=October 31, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XLGzYovpZk |access-date=2023-07-03 |language=en}} Revoker, Rush,{{Cite web |author1=The MusicRadar team |date=2011-08-31 |title=Roadrunner Records sign Rush |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/roadrunner-records-sign-rush-491867 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}} Sadus, Sanctity,{{Cite web |date=2006-01-17 |title=SANCTITY Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sanctity-sign-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Sepultura,{{Cite web |date=2017-10-30 |title=Sepultura's 'Schizophrenia': How a New York Fan Signed Brazilian Band Sight Unseen |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/sepulturas-schizophrenia-how-new-york-fan-signed-brazilian-band-sight-unseen |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Revolver |language=en}} Shank 456, Skin Chamber, Slipknot,{{Cite web |last=Trapp |first=Philip|date=2021-08-02 |title=Music Exec Who Signed Slipknot Recalls First Hearing 'Spit It Out' |url=https://loudwire.com/slipknot-joey-jordison-tribute-monte-conner-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Loudwire |language=en}} Solitude Aeturnus, Sorrow, Soulfly, Spineshank, Star Star, Stone Sour, Storm Corrosion,{{Cite web |date=2012-02-07 |title=STORM CORROSION Officially Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/storm-corrosion-officially-signs-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Suffocation, Taking Dawn, 36 Crazyfists,{{Cite web |title=Roadrunner Records UK // 36 CRAZYFISTS RETURN TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS! |url=https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2010/05/36-crazyfists-return-to-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk |language=en}} Times Of Grace, To My Surprise, Toyshop, Treponem Pal, Trivium,{{Cite web |date=2004-04-05 |title=TRIVIUM Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/trivium-sign-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Type O Negative,{{Cite web |date=2018-08-17 |title=Why Type O Negative's 'Bloody Kisses' "Sounds Like Nothing Before and Nothing After" |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/why-type-o-negatives-bloody-kisses-sounds-nothing-and-nothing-after |access-date=2023-07-03 |website=Revolver |language=en}} Wednesday 13,{{Cite web |date=2004-10-21 |title=MURDERDOLLS Frontman Signs Solo Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/murderdolls-frontman-signs-solo-deal-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Willard, The Workhorse Movement.{{Cite web |title=Music Industry Masterminds: Monte Conner |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/music_industry_masterminds_monte_conner-79634 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.ultimate-guitar.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2005-11-24 |title=ROADRUNNER VP Of A&R MONTE CONNER: 'Number One Thing I Look For Is Originality' |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/roadrunner-vp-of-a-r-monte-conner-number-one-thing-i-look-for-is-originality/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Roadrunner Records UK // ROADRUNNER'S VERY OWN MONTE CONNOR VISITED BY A SPECIAL GUEST ON HIS LAST DAY IN THE OFFICE… |url=https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2012/08/roadrunners-very-own-monte-connor-visited-by-a-special-guest-on-his-last-day-in-the-office/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk |language=en}}

In addition, Conner signed licensing deals for Roadrunner outside North America for the following bands: Acid Bath, Divine Heresy, Hatebreed, Heaven & Hell,{{Cite web |date=2009-03-26 |title=HEAVEN & HELL Signs International Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/heaven-hell-signs-international-deal-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Glen Hughes, Karma To Burn, Periphery,{{Cite web |last=Clarke |first=Daniel |date=2010-03-02 |title=Periphery signs to Roadrunner Records in Australia and New Zealand |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/periphery-signs-to-roadrunner-records-in-australia-and-new-zealand/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Music Feeds |language=en-US}} Queens Of The Stone Age, Satyricon,{{Cite web |date=2006-02-02 |title=SATYRICON Sign With ROADRUNNER For World Outside North America, Norway |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/satyricon-sign-with-roadrunner-for-world-outside-north-america-norway/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Sevendust,{{Cite web |date=2005-09-13 |title=SEVENDUST Sign European Deal With ROADRUNNER |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/sevendust-sign-european-deal-with-roadrunner/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Shadows Fall.{{Cite web |date=2006-01-24 |title=It's Official: SHADOWS FALL Sign European Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/it-s-official-shadows-fall-sign-european-deal-with-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}

Conner also signed licensing deals for catalogue records from these bands for release on Roadrunner in the U.S.: Angelwitch, Budgie, Destruction, Entombed, Evildead, Hitmann, Gary Moore, Motörhead, Raven, Razor, Saint Vitus, Sodom, Uriah Heep.

He signed producer Ross Robinson to a worldwide production deal with Roadrunner for his I Am Recordings imprint.{{Cite news |last=Hay |first=Carla |date=26 July 2000 |title=Slipknot Gains Foothold via Its I Am/Roadrunner Set |pages=11, 20 |work=Billboard Magazine}}

He also brought in the following label deals to Roadrunner outside North America: [https://www.discogs.com/label/9608-Energy-Records-2 Energy Records], Ferret Music,{{Cite web |title=Roadrunner Records UK // Ferret & Roadrunner Join Forces |url=https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2008/02/ferret-roadrunner-join-forces/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk |language=en}} [https://www.discogs.com/label/67465-Soundfront-Records Soundfront Records], Trustkill Records.{{Cite web |title=Roadrunner Records UK // Trustkill & Roadrunner: A New Era |url=https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2008/02/trustkill-roadrunner-a-new-era/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk |language=en}}

Conner conceived of and oversaw the Roadrunner United album and live DVD,{{Cite web |last=Finney |first=Graham |date=2023-03-13 |title=Monte Conner: "It Never Dawned on Me that, 30 Years Later, People Would Still Be Talking About These Albums…" - V13.net |url=https://v13.net/2023/03/monte-conner-interview-cover-story-roadrunner-records/,%20https://v13.net/2023/03/monte-conner-interview-cover-story-roadrunner-records/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |language=en-CA}} compiled the “MTV2 Headbanger’s Ball” and “The Return Of The Rock” series, compiled various compilations (“At Death’s Door,” “At Death’s Door II,” “Burn One Up!,” “XXX: Three Decades Of Roadrunner Records,{{Cite web |date=2013-10-01 |title=Former ROADRUNNER A&R Guru Discusses 'XXX: Three Decades Of Roadrunner Records' Box Set (Audio) |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-roadrunner-ar-guru-discusses-xxx-three-decades-of-roadrunner-records-box-set-audio/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}” and more) and soundtracks (“Resident Evil,” “Resident Evil: Apocalypse,” “Freddy Vs. Jason,” “MTV Road Rules,” “Ginger Snaps,” and “Faust”) and oversaw all Roadrunner's catalogue reissues and remasters.{{Cite web |last=Den |first=Tim |date=2004-05-23 |title=Roadrunner Records – Monte Conner (A&R) – Interview {{!}} Lollipop Magazine |url=https://lollipopmagazine.com/2004/05/roadrunner-records-monte-conner-ar-interview/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en-US}}

Other Roadrunner artists Conner has also A&R’ed but did not sign include: Atrophy, Chastain, Dream Theater, Front Line Assembly, Holy Terror, The Great Kat,{{Citation |title=History of Roadrunner Records - The Great Kat | date=December 18, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TewQx7yYLQU |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en}} Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Killswitch Engage, King Diamond, Korn, Lynyrd Skynyrd,{{Cite web |title=Roadrunner Records UK // ROADRUNNER IMPRINT LOUD & PROUD SIGNS LYNYRD SKYNYRD |url=https://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk/2009/03/roadrunner-imprint-loud-proud-signs-lynyrd-skynyrd/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RoadrunnerRecords.co.uk |language=en}} Mutiny Within, Nightwish, Opeth, Rob Zombie, Shelter, The Steve Miller Band, Toxik, Whiplash, Znöwhite.

Conner left Roadrunner on August 2, 2012, after much turnover at the label.{{Cite web |date=2012-08-02 |title=Legendary ROADRUNNER RECORDS A&R Man MONTE CONNER Exits Label |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/legendary-roadrunner-records-a-r-man-monte-conner-exits-label/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Christman |first=Ed |date=2012-04-26 |title=Layoffs at Roadrunner Records; Founder/CEO Cees Wessels Stepping Down |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/layoffs-at-roadrunner-records-founderceo-cees-wessels-stepping-down-1097457/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} On August 16, 2012, it was announced that he would be partnering with Nuclear Blast Records.{{Cite magazine |author=Billboard Staff |date=2012-08-20 |title=Ex-Roadrunner VP Monte Conner Talks About New Gig With Nuclear Blast Entertainment |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/ex-roadrunner-vp-monte-conner-talks-about-new-gig-with-nuclear-blast-1084101/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

The bands he has signed to Nuclear Blast Records, in alphabetical order, are:

Alluvial,{{Cite web |title=ALLUVIAL - joins Nuclear Blast! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/band/news/alluvial-joins-nuclear-blast-7232995 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.com |language=en}} Anti-Mortem,{{Cite web |title=ANTI-MORTEM – sign worldwide deal with NB! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/band/news/anti-mortem-sign-worldwide-deal-with-nb-2924476 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.com |language=en}} Arrival Of Autumn,{{Cite web |date=2017-08-25 |title=ARRIVAL OF AUTUMN Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/arrival-of-autumn-signs-with-nuclear-blast-entertainment/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} As I Lay Dying,{{Cite web |title=AS I LAY DYING - sign to NB + new album! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/band/news/as-i-lay-dying-sign-to-nb-new-album-6095270 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.com |language=en}} Atheist (catalog),{{Cite web |title=ATHEIST - Announce vinyl & CD reissues! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/uk/band/news/atheist-announce-vinyl-and-cd-reissues-32195 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.com |language=en}} Aversions Crown,{{Cite web |last=Lach |first=Stef |date=2014-08-15 |title=Aversions Crown sign to Nuclear Blast |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/aversions-crown-sign-to-nuclear-blast |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=louder |language=en}} Black Star Riders,{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-06-26 |title=Black Star Riders Re-Signs With Nuclear Blast |url=http://devilsgatemusic.co.uk/black-star-riders-re-signs-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Devil's Gate Music |language=en-US}} Brujeria,{{Cite web |date=2014-10-23 |title=Brujeria Sign With Nuclear Blast – The Metalist |url=http://themetalist.net/brujeria-sign-with-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en-US}} Cavalera,{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2023-04-14 |title=CAVALERA CONSPIRACY Signs To Nuclear Blast, Re-Records Early SEPULTURA Material & Announces Tour |url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/cavalera-signs-to-nuclear-blast-re-records-early-sepultura-material-announces-tour |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} Conjurer,{{Cite web |date=2021-02-03 |title=Conjurer sign to Nuclear Blast Records for release of… |url=https://www.kerrang.com/conjurer-sign-to-nuclear-blast-records-for-release-of-highly-anticipated-second-album/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}} Corrosion Of Conformity,{{Cite web |last=Punknews.org |date=2015-10-15 |title=Corrosion of Conformity signs with Nuclear Blast |url=https://www.punknews.org/article/59132/corrosion-of-conformity-signs-with-nuclear-blast |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.punknews.org |language=en}} Crobot,{{Cite web |title=Crobot Sign With Nuclear Blast Records |url=https://thegauntlet.com/article/84372/29869/crobot-sign-with-nuclear-blast-records |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=thegauntlet.com |language=en-US}} The Damned Things,{{Citation |title=THE DAMNED THINGS - On Signing To Nuclear Blast (OFFICIAL INTERVIEW) | date=April 2, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMDNd5EMN0U |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en}} Danzig,{{Cite web |last=TMN |date=2015-11-04 |title=Danzig signs with Nuclear Blast |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/danzig-signs-with-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=The Music Network}} The Defiled,{{Cite web |title=Nuclear Blast Entertainment signs The Defiled |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/20074/Nuclear-Blast-Entertainment-signs-The-Defiled |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=lambgoat.com |language=en}} The Depression/Aggression Sessions (project),{{Cite web |title=NUCLEAR BLAST - announces 'The Aggression Sessions'! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.de/band/news/nuclear-blast-announces-the-aggression-sessions-32128 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.de |language=de}} Devilment,{{Cite web |date=2014-08-16 |title=Devilment sign with Nuclear Blast |url=https://metalnerd.net/devilment-sign-with-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=MetalNerd |language=en-US}} Devil You Know,{{Cite web |date=2013-10-23 |title=Devil You Know, featuring former Killswitch Engage singer, sign to Nuclear Blast {{!}} Metal Insider |url=https://metalinsider.net/new-music/devil-you-know-featuring-former-killswitch-engage-singer-sign-to-nuclear-blast |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en-US}} Earthless,{{Cite web |title=Earthless sign to Nuclear Blast! - ALTCORNER.com |url=https://altcorner.com/news/earthless-sign-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=altcorner.com}} Elegant Weapons,{{Cite web |title=ELEGANT WEAPONS: Heavy Metal Supergroup Featuring Members Of JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA And RAINBOW Sign Album Contract With Nuclear Blast Records (October 25th, 2022) {{!}} News @ Metal Forces Magazine |url=https://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-elegant-weapons-sign-album-contract-with-nuclear-blast-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02}} Exhorder,{{Cite web |title=EXHORDER – Signs With Nuclear Blast Records – The Metal Den |url=https://themetalden.com/?p=72833 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=themetalden.com| date=November 21, 2018 }} Fallujah,{{Cite web |date=2015-01-20 |title=FALLUJAH Signs With Nuclear Blast Entertainment |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/signings/fallujah-signs-with-nuclear-blast-entertainment |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} Fear Factory,{{Cite web |date=2023-01-23 |title=FEAR FACTORY Re-Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/fear-factory-re-signs-with-nuclear-blast-records |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Fit For An Autopsy,{{Cite web |date=2018-05-08 |title=Fit For An Autopsy signs with Nuclear Blast, new album to arrive next year {{!}} Metal Insider |url=https://metalinsider.net/label-moves/fit-for-an-autopsy-signs-with-nuclear-blast-new-album-to-arrive-next-year |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en-US}} Fuming Mouth,{{Cite web |last=Juvinall |first=Michael |date=2020-11-19 |title=DM Crew FUMING MOUTH Sign To Nuclear Blast! - |url=http://horrorpatch.com/2020/11/18/dm-crew-fuming-mouth-sign-to-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=horrorpatch.com |language=en-US}} Gatecreeper,{{Cite web |date=2021-01-28 |title=Gatecreeper sign with Nuclear Blast {{!}} Metal Insider |url=https://metalinsider.net/news/gatecreeper-sign-with-nuclear-blast |access-date=2023-07-02 |language=en-US}} Ghost Bath,{{Cite web |date=2016-02-19 |title=GHOST BATH Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ghost-bath-signs-with-nuclear-blast-entertainment/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Hatebreed (North America only),{{Cite web |date=2012-10-11 |title=HATEBREED Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST, RAZOR & TIE |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hatebreed-signs-with-nuclear-blast-razor-tie/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Ibaraki,{{Cite web |last=Singer |first=Quentin |title=Matt Heafy Aims To Reinvent Metal's Most Notorious Sub-Genre With His New Solo Project, 'Ibaraki' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/quentinsinger/2022/05/02/matt-heafy-aims-to-reinvent-metals-most-notorious-sub-genre-with-his-new-solo-project-ibaraki/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Forbes |language=en}} Irist,{{Cite web |last=Records |first=Nuclear Blast |title=Metal-Temple.com :: IRIST: Sign with Nuclear Blast+Debut album "Order Of The Mind" coming March 27th + New single / video 'Burning Sage' streaming now (News) |url=http://www.metal-temple.com/site/news/view/general_news/irist-sign-with.htm |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.metal-temple.com |language=EN}} Khemmis,{{Cite web |last=BraveWords |title=KHEMMIS Sign To Nuclear Blast Worldwide |url=https://bravewords.com/news/khemmis-sign-to-nuclear-blast-worldwide |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=bravewords.com |language=en}} Killer Be Killed, Lamb Of God,{{Cite web |last=Pavitt |first=Dane |date=2015-05-17 |title=Nuclear Blast sign Lamb of God for seventh album |url=https://ramzine.co.uk/news/nuclear-blast-sign-lamb-of-god-for-seventh-album/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=RAMzine |language=en-GB}} Light The Torch, Machine Head,{{Cite web |last=Barkan |first=Jonathan |date=2013-10-02 |title=Machine Head Signs To Nuclear Blast Entertainment: New Album In The Works |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3257352/machine-head-signs-to-nuclear-blast-entertainment-new-album-in-the-works/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Bloody Disgusting! |language=en-US}} Metal Allegiance,{{Cite web |date=2015-05-12 |title=Metal Allegiance sign with Nuclear Blast |url=https://metalnerd.net/metal-allegiance-sign-with-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=MetalNerd |language=en-US}} Nails,{{Cite web |last=Lach |first=Stef |date=2014-06-04 |title=Nails sign with Nuclear Blast |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/nails-sign-with-nuclear-blast |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=louder |language=en}} Nightwish (North America only),{{Cite web |date=2014-08-04 |title=NIGHTWISH Signs North American Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nightwish-signs-north-american-deal-with-nuclear-blast-entertainment/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Opeth,{{Cite web |title=OPETH - sign to Nuclear Blast Entertainment! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/band/news/opeth-sign-to-nuclear-blast-entertainment-4347008 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.nuclearblast.com |language=en}} Pallbearer,{{Cite web |last=BlackRose |date=2017-01-04 |title=PALLBEARER Sign to Nuclear Blast Entertainment for UK, Europe, Australia & New Zealand; Reveal details and release date for new record 'Heartless' |url=https://mmhradio.co.uk/pallbearer-sign-to-nuclear-blast-entertainment-for-uk-europe-australia-reveal-details-and-release-date-for-new-record-heartless/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=MMH - The Home Of Rock Radio |language=en-GB}} Satyricon,{{Cite web |title=Satyricon sign with Nuclear Blast; new album due in September - Rockfreaks.net |url=https://www.rockfreaks.net/news/18703 |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.rockfreaks.net}} Scorpion Child,{{Cite web |last=Flello |first=Connor |date=27 January 2013 |title=Scorpion Child Sign To Nuclear Blast Records & Announce Album Details - HTF Magazine |url=https://www.hitthefloor.com/music/rock-metal/scorpion-child-sign-to-nuclear-blast-records-announce-album-details/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Hit The Floor |language=en-GB}} Sadus,{{Cite web |title=Sadus Sign to Nuclear Blast and Release First Song in 16 Years |url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/sadus_sign_to_nuclear_blast_and_release_first_song_in_16_years.html |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.ultimate-guitar.com |language=en}} Soulfly,{{Cite web |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=2013-05-08 |title=SOULFLY Sign To Nuclear Blast Entertainment |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/signings/soulfly-sign-to-nuclear-blast-entertainment |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} Stellar Circuits,{{Cite web |last=Deaux |first=John |date=2023-03-01 |title=STELLAR CIRCUITS - rising prog-metal juggernauts sign with Nuclear Blast Records |url=https://allabouttherock.co.uk/stellar-circuits-rising-prog-metal-juggernauts-sign-with-nuclear-blast-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=All About The Rock |language=en-GB}} Suicide Silence,{{Cite web |last=Pasbani |first=Robert |date=2012-09-10 |title=SUICIDE SILENCE First Signing To Monte Connor's Nuclear Blast Entertainment |url=https://metalinjection.net/news/suicide-silence-first-signing-to-monte-connors-nuclear-blast-entertainment |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Metal Injection |language=en-US}} Tax The Heat,{{Cite web |date=2015-09-29 |title=TAX THE HEAT - sign to Nuclear Blast! |url=https://label.nuclearblast.com/en/music/band/news/details/4043245.4031825.tax-the-heat-sign-to-nuclear-blast.html |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Nuclear Blast |language=en}} Thy Art Is Murder,{{Cite web |title=Nuclear Blast sign Thy Art {{!}} Sputnikmusic |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/news/25666/Nuclear-Blast-sign-Thy-Art/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=www.sputnikmusic.com}} Till The Dirt,{{Cite web |title=Till The Dirt (ft Athiest vocalist Kelly Shaefer) sign with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS |url=https://lambgoat.com/news/39438/till-the-dirt-ft-athiest-vocalist-kelly-shaefer-sign-with-nuclear-blast-records/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=lambgoat.com |language=en}} Vein.fm, Ricky Warwick,{{Cite web |date=2019-04-17 |title=BLACK STAR RIDERS And THIN LIZZY Frontman RICKY WARWICK Signs Solo Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-star-riders-and-thin-lizzy-frontman-ricky-warwick-signs-solo-deal-with-nuclear-blast/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Wednesday 13,{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Chris |date=2017-02-09 |title=WEDNESDAY 13 Signs To Nuclear Blast! |url=https://www.worshipmetal.com/news/11372/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=Worship Metal |language=en}} Within Temptation,{{Cite web |date=2013-08-06 |title=WITHIN TEMPTATION Signs North American Licensing Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/within-temptation-signs-north-american-licensing-deal-with-nuclear-blast-entertainment/ |access-date=2023-07-02 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}} Rob Zombie.

Other artists Monte has A&R’ed at Nuclear Blast but did not sign include: 96 Bitter Beings, Go Ahead And Die.

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