Golden Robot Records recently issued a statement saying: We are proud to confirm Golden Robot Records will release a long-lost EP of 4 tracks of some of John’s best work in 2025.
John Sykes’ family and estate have now spoken out in regard to the statement:
In response to this year’s recent press release from Golden Robot Records, we feel it is necessary to issue a statement on behalf of the estate of John Sykes.
In 2019, John Sykes parted ways with Golden Robot Records following ongoing issues relating to contractual agreements. Since that time neither John Sykes nor his estate has authorised, entered into, or agreed to any arrangement with Golden Robot Records for his unfinished material to be mastered, released or distributed under their label.
Given these circumstances, we are deeply concerned by the decision to proceed with such actions at a time when John is no longer able to represent or defend his own position. It is also notable that in the years following John’s departure from the label, no public announcements or attempts were made to release this material while he was alive.
In our view these actions raise serious questions and feel profoundly disrespectful to John’s legacy and to his immediate family, who are continuing to grieve and come to terms with the loss of a father, brother, and son.
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