Brian Phillips to Megaforce

LIFE OF BRIAN: Veteran radio programmer Brian Phillips has been appointed Head of Promotion & Artist Development for Megaforce Records, where he will execute all promotional and artist development plans for not only Megaforce’s roster, but its parent companies MRI and Transdreamer. He will spearhead new campaigns coming from Against Me, Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, Citizen Cope, The Cult, Slightly Stoopid, Das Racist, The Rapture, Anthrax and Blue October, among others. Phillips was most recently MD of N.Y.’s WRXP and, before that, was at WHTG. "We are excited to have Brian join us as we continue to expand," says Missi Callazzo of Megaforce. "His radio knowledge is one of the most respected in the music industry and we look forward to having his exceptional skill set put our artists and labels at a marketing advantage. At least that’s what he tells us he'll be doing." (5/3p)