A New Level

Mike Shea

Mike is the founder of Alternative Press Magazine. AP is one of the longest lasting music publications in America and has been instrumental in launching the careers of artists such as Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson to Korn and Rob Zombie to Fall Out Boy to My Chemical Romance and the list goes on. He is the Executive Producer for the AP Music Awards and hosts his own podcast for AP called "Backstage Pass”. You can find him on Instagram @mikesheaap [https://www.instagram.com/mikesheaap/] and his magazine @altpress [https://www.instagram.com/altpress/]. Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.com [AskBlasko@Gmail.com] Follow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/blasko1313] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/] Facebook: aNewLevelPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/anewlevelpodcast] Please Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show! Thanks to Musicians Institute, Blake Bunzel, Monster Products and Jabberjaw Media for all your hard work. Thanks to all my guests and listeners for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Kim Zide

Kim is the Vice President of Artist Relations for Mike Davis Productions. She’s been managing Pantera for 24 years. She managed Pantera while they were an active, touring band and helped to market them as they transitioned into a legacy act. She has also managed Dimebag Darrell’s Estate for the last 5 years. During her 9 years as a manager at Concrete Management, she worked with Pantera, White Zombie, Anthrax, Ministry, Prong, Down, Fear Factory, and more.  She has spent the last 18 years participating & fundraising for Walk MS. Her team has raised over $350,000. You can find her on Instagram @concretekz [https://www.instagram.com/concretekz/]. Please Note: This episode was recorded on May 17th, before the tragic passing of Vinnie Paul on June 22. A New Level is heavily inspired by Pantera, and will also now be a tribute to the passion and spirit of Vinnie Paul. Kim, we are so sorry for your loss. Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.com [AskBlasko@Gmail.com]Follow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/blasko1313] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/] Facebook: aNewLevelPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/anewlevelpodcast] Please Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show! Thanks to Musicians Institute, Blake Bunzel, Monster Products and Jabberjaw Media for all your hard work. Thanks to all my guests and listeners for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tim Borror

Tim is a Senior Agent in the New York office of United Talent Agency.  He is responsible for discovering promising new talent, developing careers for his roster of artists and booking large scale tours for some of today’s most influential bands including Lamb of God, The Original Misfits, Clutch, Killswitch Engage, and Opeth just to name a few. You can find him on Instagram @ichoosefun [https://www.instagram.com/ichoosefun/]. Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.com [AskBlasko@Gmail.com] Follow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/blasko1313] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/] Facebook: aNewLevelPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/anewlevelpodcast] Please Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show! Thanks to Musicians Institute, Blake Bunzel, Monster Products and Jabberjaw Media for all your hard work. Thanks to all my guests and listeners for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Scott Lee

Scott is the co owner of the VIP ticketing company Sound Rink. He is also the co-owner of Modern Empire Management where he guides the careers for such artists as Jason Richardson, Kublai Khan, Currents, Enterprise Earth and many others. Scott is also the founder of the New England Metal and Hardcore festival and was the producer for it's first 16 years. You can find his company on Instagram @sound_rink [https://www.instagram.com/sound_rink/]. Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.com [AskBlasko@Gmail.com] Follow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/blasko1313] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/] Facebook: aNewLevelPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/anewlevelpodcast] Please Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show! Thanks to Musicians Institute, Blake Bunzel, Monster Products and Jabberjaw Media for all your hard work. Thanks to all my guests and listeners for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Ash Avildsen

Ash is a wearer of many hats and one of the most innovative entrepreneurs in the business. He is a former booking agent and the current founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Films. Sumerian Records is the home of Jonathan Davis, Body Count, Animals as Leaders, Crosses and Asking Alexandria just to name a few. On the film side he is a director, screen writer, producer and actor. He is also the founder and producer of the annual Summer Slaughter Tour and this year will be it’s 12th year! You can find him on Instagram @ashavildsen [https://www.instagram.com/ashavildsen/] and his company @sumerianrecords [https://www.instagram.com/sumerianrecords/]. Email Me: AskBlasko@Gmail.com [AskBlasko@Gmail.com] Follow Me: @Blasko1313 on Twitter [https://twitter.com/blasko1313] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/blasko1313/] Facebook: aNewLevelPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/anewlevelpodcast] Please Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this show! Thanks to Musicians Institute, Blake Bunzel, Monster Products and Jabberjaw Media for all your hard work. Thanks to all my guests and listeners for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]