Brooklyn metal band Unlocking the Truth recently scored a million dollar record deal with Sony records. According to the New York Post, the group, comprised of guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse (13), bassist Alec Atkins (13), and drummer Jarad Dawkins (12), have signed a deal with Sony for around $1.7 million!
The group blew up after footage of one of their performances went viral and racked up 1.5 million views. Unlocking the Truth then had the opportunity to open for other acts, before performing at Coachella and the Warped Tour.
According to the terms of the contract, the band will only receive a $60,000 upfront advance. If the first album sells 250,000 copies, the band could receive a $350,000 advance for their second album. Sony has committed to a two album deal.
Since the musicians are not of legal age to sign a contact, they had to be signed in a Manhattan Supreme Court. But the stipulations didn’t put a damper on the moment. “I’m so excited!” exclaimed Dawkins. “We’ve made it!”