The No Label Needed Contest and Series presented by Scion has announced the winner of an opportunity of a lifetime – Minnesota’s IRON THRONES.

Beating out 19 other bands from all over the USA, these rockers are thrilled to take the prize. “We're incredibly excited for this opportunity to become more self-sufficient as far as marketing and recording ourselves, and to get our music in front of tons of new potential fans!,” says frontman Adam Clemans.

Iron Thrones’ complex sound is informed by the divergent likes of OPETH, CAVE IN, MASTODON and CULT OF LUNA, among other rock and metal luminaries. The Minneapolis-based four-piece came together from the demise of guitarist and producer, Steve Henningsgard’s band EVEREST. Vocalist Adam Clemans (previously of Sumerian Records’ VEIL OF MAYA); drummer Peter Clark (whose prior band recorded with Henningsgard) and bassist Curtis Parker joined the remains of Everest and since the band was so renewed in sound and personnel, they changed their name to Iron Thrones.

The No Label Needed series featuring Iron Thrones can be found at this location and is not only meant to be a learning experience for the members of the band, it is meant to teach any dedicated musician who wants to learn how to properly market their craft. Readers will be able to interact with contest partners, contributing musicians and professionals through the site to get some real insight into specific areas of expertise.

Throughout the series, Iron Thrones will receive a personalized, all-encompassing tutorial focused on the secrets and tips needed to achieve success in the music industry through DIY means of marketing. They will be mentored by the members of SHADOWS FALL, record an EP produced by The Machine Shop's Will Putney and Machine (LAMB OF GOD, EVERY TIME I DIE), shop for their stage and photo shoot clothing with Maria Brink (IN THIS MOMENT) and Rob “Blasko” Nicholson (OZZY OSOBOURNE) and receive advice from the likes of Ben Weinman of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN. Their website will be re-designed, their merch re-imagined and radio and press campaigns mounted to promote their EP by the best in their fields.

The end goal of this series will be to empower artists everywhere to take charge of their careers and be the drivers of their own success. “We've always been outspoken about our independence and DIY nature,” says guitarist Steve Henningsgard. “We encourage all bands to take full control of their own careers, and to utilize all of the new technologies and tools available to them.”

More on the band at this location.