The following statement has been released by John Sykes’ official website regarding Golden Robot records statement that they will be posthumously releasing an EP of Sykes’ music.
“In response to this year’s recent press release from Golden Robot Records, we feel it is necessary to issue a statement on behalf of the estate of John Sykes.
In 2019, John Sykes parted ways with Golden Robot Records following ongoing issues relating to contractual agreements. Since that time neither John Sykes nor his estate has authorised, entered into, or agreed to any arrangement with Golden Robot Records for his unfinished material to be mastered, released or distributed under their label.
Given these circumstances, we are deeply concerned by the decision to proceed with such actions at a time when John is no longer able to represent or defend his own position. It is also notable that in the years following John’s departure from the label, no public announcements or attempts were made to release this material while he was alive.
In our view these actions raise serious questions and feel profoundly disrespectful to John’s legacy and to his immediate family, who are continuing to grieve and come to terms with the loss of a father, brother, and son.”
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I have heard the interview with the schmuck who wants to release this. He was hyping four “new tracks” and a few live songs like he was holding the winning lottery ticket. This was after John passed so maybe there’s a legal loophole where he can release it without any litigation. I will listen to it if it comes out but no way in hell am I gonna pay a penny to this guy and his opportunistic record label
It is very upsetting, and my heart breaks for John‘s family, who are the ones getting hurt, all over again. If the mutual parties, cannot come to an agreement, then as much as I love Sykes, I hope no one buys it.
I wonder if the Golden Robot fallout had anything to do with Sykes having the late David Dees draw the cover who was posting some very controversial illustrations on his website.
No clue, I never heard of Dees? Just looked him up, and if is the correct person, he died in 2020? Wow, I wonder if Sykes knew what an anti-semite Dees was? My heart hurts now…