Rock & Metal Music PR, Marketing & Fan Growth
Get noticed. Build real fans. Grow your music business.
Stampede Press helps independent rock and metal bands get noticed, build real fans and sell more music and merchandise through specialist music PR, Meta Ads, email marketing and direct-to-fan strategies.
Based in the UK and working with musicians worldwide, we'll help you identify the right next steps for your music, goals and budget.
"I can’t think of anyone better to advise emerging rock acts on strategy, growing an audience and formulating realistic and obtainable goals with pr and marketing."
Bruce Dickinson
WaterBear - The College of Music
MUSIC MARKETING THAT MOVES YOUR BAND FORWARD
How can Stampede help your music?
From specialist UK rock and metal music PR and professional EPKs to Meta Ads, email marketing and fan growth strategies, find the support that fits your goals and budget.
01 / FIND & REACH FANS
Meta Ads Management
Reach relevant music fans through Facebook and Instagram advertising that supports audience growth and music, merchandise and ticket sales.
Explore Meta Ads 02 / KEEP FANS CONNECTEDEmail Marketing
Grow your mailing list, build stronger fan relationships and use email automation to encourage repeat purchases.
Explore Email Marketing 03 / BUILD CREDIBILITYUK Rock & Metal Music PR
Targeted press campaigns connecting your music with relevant UK rock and metal magazines, websites and journalists.
Explore UK Music PR 04 / PLAN YOUR NEXT MOVEFan Growth & Revenue Sprint
Get a practical, personalised action plan to develop your audience and create better opportunities to earn from your music.
Explore the Sprint 05 / LOOK PROFESSIONALElectronic Press Kits (EPKs)
Bring your music, biography, photos and achievements together in a professional EPK for journalists, promoters and industry contacts.
Explore EPK Services“Rob’s suggestions and guidance were paramount in our success on the release of our debut album, ‘MCLXXX’. We were astounded by his work and will definitely be back!”
King Kraken
Band HQ · Practical music marketing support
Are you your band's entire marketing department?
Releases, social media, promotion, budgets, emails — and somehow you're supposed to find time to make music.
You don't need another enormous to-do list. Band HQ gives independent musicians practical, personalised guidance from Rob Town MA to work out what matters, what can wait and where their time and money are best spent. It's support for your decisions — not another platform to manage or an agency taking over your campaigns.
Less second-guessing. A clearer next move.
- Know which marketing activities deserve your attention now.
- Get an experienced second opinion before spending more time or money.
- Feel more confident about your next release, campaign or fan-growth decision.
- Make more room for the music instead of endless marketing research.
Explore how the 30-day support works, what's included and whether it's right for your band.
“Rob’s honest, refreshing approach helped us regain control and see real ROI (return on investment) results after years of industry uncertainty and change.”
Rich Sherrington
Solitary
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONIC PRESS KITS
Make Your Band Easy to Discover
Give journalists, promoters and music industry contacts everything they need in one professional, easy-to-access EPK. Here's a selection of our work.
Massive Wagons
The Virginmarys
Häxan
“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Rob for many years, he is one of the good guys and is constantly evolving through this ever changing industry, staying ahead of the game.”
Music PR & Marketing for Rock and Metal Bands
Getting noticed is one thing. Building a fanbase is another.
Getting your music featured in magazines, websites and interviews can build credibility and introduce your band to new audiences. But exposure alone doesn't guarantee more fans or sales.
That's why we look at the bigger picture. From specialist UK music PR to Meta Ads, email marketing and direct-to-fan strategies, we help you reach relevant listeners, build stronger relationships and create more opportunities to sell music, merchandise and tickets.
Whether you're planning a release or trying to turn existing attention into something more, we'll help you identify the right next step for your goals and budget.
See how we helped a band go from local to Classic Rock Magazine →
Real Music PR Results
From Local Buzz to Classic Rock Magazine
Real coverage. Real credibility.
Manchester rock band Luna Marble secured a full-page High Hopes feature in Classic Rock Magazine following a carefully planned PR campaign with Stampede Press.
By developing the band's positioning, building editorial familiarity and coordinating promotion around their debut album, we helped turn earlier media coverage into an opportunity for national print exposure.
“We reached out to Rob, his willingness and transparency was remarkable. He offers you insightful guidance whilst helping achieve your goals.”
Music PR & Marketing From Someone Who's Been in Your Shoes
I’m Rob Town, founder of Stampede Press.
I’ve spent more than 30 years in music as a musician, touring artist, business owner and music industry professional.
With my former band Panic Cell, I experienced the challenges independent musicians face first-hand — from releasing records and promoting shows to building an audience and deciding where limited budgets should go.
Today, I combine that experience with an MA in Music Industry Innovation & Enterprise and my background in music PR, Meta advertising, email marketing and artist development.
My approach is straightforward: honest advice, realistic expectations and practical strategies that make sense for your music, ambitions and budget.
“If you’re an aspiring musician and want a reality check that can seriously help you navigate the choppy music industry waters, look no further than this.”
Toby Jepson
Little Angels / Planet Rock / Wayward Sons
Let's Talk About Your Music
Whether you’re planning a release, considering music PR or looking for a clearer marketing strategy, tell me what you’re working on.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Music PR, Fan Growth & Marketing FAQs
Not sure whether you need PR, advertising or a better way to turn listeners into paying fans? Find the right next step for your music.
Which music promotion service is right for my band?
It depends on what you want to achieve. Need reviews, interviews and music press coverage for an upcoming EP or album? Explore music PR. Want new listeners, ticket buyers or merchandise customers? Meta Ads may be a better fit. Have interested fans but no reliable way to reach them again? Start with email marketing.
If you’re not sure who your audience is, what content will connect or where to invest, the Fan Growth & Revenue Sprint provides a practical plan tailored to your music and budget.
How much does music PR cost at Stampede Press?
Our press-release writing service is £299. Managed PR packages are £399 (Entry), £599 (Mid) and £999 (Top). The £299 service is press-release writing, not a full managed press campaign.
The best option depends on your release, objectives and timing. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll recommend a suitable package without suggesting more than you need.
Can music PR guarantee reviews, streams or sales?
No. Journalists and editors make independent decisions, so coverage and positive reviews cannot be guaranteed. A well-prepared campaign gives your release a better opportunity to be considered by suitable music media.
Reviews and interviews can strengthen credibility, but turning attention into listeners, mailing-list subscribers, ticket buyers and merchandise sales also requires direct-to-fan marketing.
Can US, Canadian and other international bands hire Stampede Press?
Yes. We work with independent rock, metal and alternative artists in the UK, USA, Canada and other countries. Our specialist media outreach is focused on relevant UK rock and metal publications, even when the artist is based overseas.
A UK press campaign is not the same as guaranteed worldwide coverage. If your main objective is media exposure in several countries, we’ll be clear about what Stampede can provide and what may require local partners.
What does Stampede Press do for independent bands and musicians?
Stampede Press offers specialist UK rock and metal PR, Meta advertising, email marketing, Electronic Press Kits and direct-to-fan growth strategies for independent artists worldwide.
Whether you need more press coverage, stronger audience growth or more music and merchandise sales, we focus on the service that fits your current goals.
Can Facebook and Instagram Ads help me find real music fans?
Yes. Meta Ads can introduce your music to suitable listeners, reconnect with interested audiences and promote shows, releases and merchandise. The right content and destination matter more than chasing cheap likes or views.
We can also use advertising to help grow a permission-based mailing list so you can build relationships beyond social platforms. Advertising spend is separate from management fees.
Why should my band build an email list?
Social media helps people discover your music, but algorithms decide how often they see your posts. A permission-based mailing list lets you contact interested fans directly about releases, tickets and merchandise.
Welcome sequences, early-access offers and useful follow-ups can turn one-off listeners into an audience that returns and supports your music.
What is the Fan Growth & Revenue Sprint, and how much does it cost?
For a one-off £200 fee, the Fan Growth & Revenue Sprint gives you a personalised audience, content and marketing action plan based on your music, current position and resources.
It helps you decide what to test next, how to grow your mailing list and where you may be able to generate more direct-to-fan sales. It is a strategy service, not a guarantee of sales.
What is an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), and does my band need one?
An EPK brings together your music, biography, press photos, videos, achievements and useful links in one professional, shareable place. It makes it easier for journalists, promoters and festival organisers to evaluate your band.
Stampede Press creates and hosts EPKs for musicians in the UK and internationally. An EPK makes professional outreach easier, but cannot guarantee coverage or bookings.
How do I get started with Stampede Press?
Tell us about your band, link to your music and explain what you want to achieve. Include your release or tour dates, main target markets and an approximate budget if you have one.
We’ll assess what is practical and suggest the most relevant next step — whether that’s PR, Meta Ads, email marketing, an EPK or a Fan Growth & Revenue Sprint.
