Empowering Creativity. Protecting Rights. Shaping the Future of Music.

At Iron Avantgarde Publishing, everything revolves around one mission:
helping artists take control of their creative works while ensuring that their rights are protected — fairly, transparently, and with passion.

Founded in 2010 by Markus Riedler, the visionary behind Napalm Records, Iron Avantgarde was born from the belief that music rights management should serve the artist — not the other way around.

Our Story

After years in the international music business, Markus Riedler saw how many musicians and songwriters were losing income due to the complexity of collecting societies and the lack of transparency in rights administration.
Determined to change that, he founded Iron Avantgarde Publishing — a company that stands for precision, fairness, and innovation.

The name reflects this duality: “Iron” for our uncompromising defense of artists’ rights, and “Avantgarde” for our openness to progress and new ideas in the ever-evolving music industry.

From reviewing GEMA data and optimizing streaming royalties to ensuring correct setlist reporting, Iron Avantgarde quickly became a trusted partner for artists who value both accuracy and integrity.

From Metal to Mainstream – A Publisher for All Music

While Iron Avantgarde’s roots lie in the metal and rock scene — representing acts such as Monster Magnet, Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Jinjer, Candlemass, Hammerfall, and many more — the company has evolved into a publisher for artists of all genres.

Today, we proudly manage and publish works across Pop, Dance, Rock, and beyond.
Recent collaborations include projects with Frank Alessa Dellé (Seeed), Michael Patrick Kelly, Maite Kelly, and Falko Niestolik, reflecting our belief that creativity knows no boundaries and that great music deserves fair representation, no matter the style.

A Strong Partnership with Sony Music Publishing

To provide our artists with the best possible global service, Iron Avantgarde Publishing works closely with Sony Music Publishing.
Through this partnership, we benefit from Sony’s international infrastructure and decades of expertise in music administration.

Sony supports us in registering works and live performances worldwide, as well as in licensing music for film, TV, and advertising.
This collaboration allows Iron Avantgarde to focus even more on what matters most — supporting artists creatively and ensuring that their rights are protected across all territories.