Velvet Hammer has created a modern-day standard for independent music companies. This innovative and dedicated outfit handles all the multifaceted components of its clients’ brands, including: A&R, production, marketing, touring, and overall career direction.

We strive for continued, long-term success—an approach that embodies strength in elasticity, rather than a quick fix, trend-based philosophy. We manage unconventionally. Our spirit thrives in identifying and carefully mining each artist’s unique culture and greatness.  

The company’s focus is premised on worldwide, timeless brand-relevance, rather than radio and record cycle presence.

Our management roster is home to GRAMMY-Award winning bands, and includes: Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, System Of A Down, Incubus, AFI, Alice In Chains, Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway, Jonathan Davis, Jerry Cantrell, Speed of Light, Blaqk Audio, and Corella.

In addition to artist management, Velvet Hammer has also published and released records for OneRepublic, Poison The Well and others.