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Indianola Records
Indianola Records is an American independent record label that mainly focuses on hardcore punk. Overview Indianola Records was founded in 1999 with the release of Life Before's "Reflections on Tomorrow". The label quickly gained worldwide recognition in 2001 with the release of Evergreen Terrace's '' Losing All Hope Is Freedom'' and subsequent releases. Indianola is run by its two active owners, John Giddens and Matt Shelton. Early history Originally envisioned as a studio and record label; Matt Shelton, Bo Barber, Michael Gibbs and Jeff Davis built a small studio into a family farm house of Shelton's in 1998. During this time they did demos for several Valdosta, Georgia bands under the name Black and Blue Studios, one of these bands was Life Before, an early wave melodic hardcore band fronted by John Giddens and guitarist Judson Parker (also of Cinema, Another Dying Friend, and French Connection fame). The demo, simply entitled "Summer Demo", quickly led to ramping up the reco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
E1 Entertainment Distribution
Entertainment One Ltd., trading as eOne, is an American-owned Canadian multinational entertainment company. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the company is primarily involved in the acquisition, distribution, and production of films and television series. The company was listed on the London Stock Exchange before it was acquired by Hasbro on December 30, 2019. History Establishment The company has its origins in the music distributor Records on Wheels Limited (which was established in 1970), and the music retail chain CD Plus. The chain was in the process of acquiring other companies to bolster its wholesale operations in music and home video, leading to its purchase of ROW in 2001. Its vice president of operations, Darren Throop, had joined the company after CD Plus acquired his Halifax-based record store chain Urban Sound Exchange. The combined company later became known as ROW Entertainment, with Throop as president and CEO. The company listed itself on the Toronto Stock Excha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fueled By Ramen
Fueled by Ramen LLC is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group and distributed by 300 Elektra Entertainment. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida in 1996, is now based in New York City. History John Janick conceived of the label while attending high school, but it was not until he enrolled at the University of Florida in Gainesville and teamed up with Less Than Jake drummer-lyricist Vinnie Fiorello that Fueled By Ramen became a reality. The name of the label was inspired by only being able to afford a diet of inexpensive instant ramen at the time, due to having invested most of their money into making records. Ramen's first major success came in 1998 with the self-titled EP from Jimmy Eat World, which enabled the label to buy its first office space in Tampa. Ramen early on partnered with the independent distribution arm of Warner, ADA; Warner's Lyor Cohen finally making a deal for Ramen that led Janick to say "We operate like an indie label that’s very small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To Speak Of Wolves
To Speak of Wolves is an American metalcore band from Greensboro, North Carolina, formed in 2007. The band has released three full-length studio albums, ''Myself Is Less Than Letting Go, Myself < Letting Go'', ''Find Your Worth, Come Home'', and ''Dead in the Shadow''. The band was founded by Phil Chamberlain, the brother of Underoath frontman and now the frontman for Sleepwave, Spencer Chamberlain, Aaron Shelton and Chris Shelton formerly of the Human Flight Committee, Drew Fulk, and Matthew Goldfarb. History To Speak of Wolves was founded in 2007 with ex-members of several touring bands, including Sullivan (band), Sullivan, This Runs Through and Human Flight Committee. They signed with Tragic Hero Records and released their first EP, ''Following Voices''. Following this, the band went through a number of line-up changes, before settling on the current line-up and signing with Solid State Reco ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underoath
Underoath (stylized as Underøath or UnderOath) is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida. It was founded by lead vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Luke Morton on November 30, 1997, in Ocala, Florida; subsequently, its additional members were from Tampa, including drummer, clean vocalist and last remaining core member Aaron Gillespie. The band's current lineup consists of Gillespie, keyboardist Christopher Dudley, lead guitarist Timothy McTague, bassist Grant Brandell, lead vocalist Spencer Chamberlain, and rhythm guitarist James Smith. Originally, the band identified as a Christian group; they have since distanced themselves from Christianity.( see below) The band's lineup shifted frequently during its early years. Taylor recorded ''Act of Depression'', ''Cries of the Past'', and ''The Changing of Times'' with the band and remained with the group until his departure in 2003; Chamberlain replaced him as lead vocalist, and the lineup has remained mostly stable since. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxor Records
Luxor Records is an American record label located in Los Angeles, California. Background Luxor Records was co-founded by Aaron Bridgewater (lead vocals) and Nick Morris (lead guitarist), of As They Sleep. The label was created to release the band's first album, '' Blacken the Sun'', but later made it professional after signing bands such as It Lies Within and Forsake the Fallen. Later in 2012, the label signed Broken Flesh, a Christian metal of the extreme metal genre. More bands were signed throughout 2015–2016, such as The Order of Elijah, My Heart to Fear, Toarn, and From Blue to Gray. Artists Current * As They Sleep * Broken Flesh * Dagon * Emuness * Forsake the Fallen * From Blue to Gray * A Hill to Die Upon * Imminent Sonic Destruction * It Lies Within * Kaleido * Motown Rage Motown Rage is an American nu metal band from Detroit, Michigan. They have released two albums. They were signed to Psychopathic Records sublabel Hatchet House from 2007 until 2009. They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh, Manhattan
Oh, Manhattan is a post-hardcore band from Georgia. Previously signed to Indianola Records History Oh, Manhattan originally formed in 2009 in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia, United States, by members of various local acts. The name "Oh, Manhattan" was derived from a song written by original vocalist Donny Thomas about The Manhattan Project . Their first self-released EP was entitled "We're All Sons Of Bitches Now" which was a play on words spoken by Kenneth Bainbridge in reference to the first atom bomb. After a series of member changes the band released their second EP, "The Anti Davinci", and were soon noticed by Matt Shelton of Indianola Records. Oh, Manhattan would go on to release an album entitled ''Spiritual Warfare'' on Indianola Records. Band members *Donny Thomas – lead vocals (2009-2011, 2013–present) *Hance Alligood – lead vocals (2009–2011, 2019–present)* *Cody Gray– guitar (2009–present) *Chris Branton – guitar (2009–present) Related projects ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All Shall Perish
All Shall Perish was an American deathcore band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. The band was signed to Nuclear Blast and have released four full-length albums through the label. Their final album, ''This Is Where It Ends,'' was released on July 26, 2011. All Shall Perish are noted for being one of the earliest pioneering bands in the deathcore genre. History Formation and Nuclear Blast signing (2002–2008) All Shall Perish was founded in 2002 from the former members of the San Francisco Bay Area bands Antagony, End of All, and Boof. The founding members were Matt Kuykendall, Ben Orum, Mike Tiner, Caysen Russo, and Craig Betit. The band released their demo in 2003 and caught the attention of Japanese label Amputated Vein Records. On August 19, 2003, they released their debut album '' Hate, Malice, Revenge,'' which was re-released by Nuclear Blast in 2005. In 2006, ''The Price of Existence'' was released, whose first single, "Eradication," was made into a video and pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suicide Silence
Suicide Silence is an American deathcore band from Riverside, California. The band was established in 2002, and has released six studio albums, three EPs, and nineteen music videos. They were awarded the ''Revolver'' Golden God award for "Best New Talent" in 2009. The group currently consists of guitarists Chris Garza and Mark Heylmun, bassist Dan Kenny, vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and drummer Ernie Iniguez. History Formation, demos and self-titled debut EP (2002–2006) Suicide Silence was founded in 2002 in Riverside, California. At the time, it was a side project made up of musicians from other bands. The band's first release was in 2003: the ''Death Awaits'' demo. After ''Death Awaits'' was completed, the band began recording a second demo, which was released in 2004 and saw a fair change in the group's lineup; Josh Goddard replaced Justin Tufano on drums and Mike Olheiser replaced Chris Grucelski on bass. It also saw the firing of vocalist Tanner Womack after the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunmetal Grey
Gunmetal Grey was an American thrashcore band that was formed in 2002 as a side project of some San Francisco Bay area hardcore veterans. It was formed by Stephen Lauck (of Hoods) and drummer Brandon Thomas (of S.E.E.D.). They currently have one album out, titled ''Solitude''. Gunmetal Grey's sound was inspired by bands such as Metallica and At the Gates. Biography In 2003, the only members at the time were Stephen Lauck and Brandon Thomas. This eventually led to the recruitment of both vocalist Eddie Hermida and lead guitarist Brandon Scot into the band. At that point Gunmetal Grey sought fit to continue the production of their first album titled 'Solitude' only after bassist Andrew Smith was added to the band. 'Solitude' received mixed reviews from critics, but reviews from Russ Hockenbury, aversionline.com, and one from www.loudside.net, all thought the guitar work was quite intricate and written to perfection. As of 2006, Hernan "Eddie" Hermida departed from Gunmetal Grey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forgiven Rival
Forgiven Rival was an Australian post-hardcore band from Melbourne, Victoria. The band play a blend of post-hardcore and melodic rock. History After forming in early 2005, the band proceeded to release their debut two-track self-titled demo later that year, which they recorded with Antiskeptic frontman Andrew Kitchen. Extensive touring throughout Australia in 2006 led to national recognition, which the band followed up with their debut EP '' The Symphony of Words''. In 2008, Forgiven Rival signed to indie label El Shaddai Records and released their first full-length album ''This Is a War''. This same year Cartel Music took over management duties for the band, and they also received an invitation to play the renowned Canadian Music Week festival in Toronto. After returning to Australia they teamed up with Premier Artists, one of Australia's foremost booking agencies. In June 2009, Forgiven Rival introduced Andrew Hennesy as their new bassist, thus freeing up frontman Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loma Prieta (band)
Loma Prieta (translates to "Dark Hill") is an American hardcore punk band that formed in 2005. The group is based in San Francisco, California and derived their name from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Most of the group's early material was released on their own record label named Discos Huelga. Loma Prieta has toured the US, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Japan. They share members with Punch. Their often dark and emotionally charged music blends a range of styles, most prominently screamo and powerviolence. In June 2011, Loma Prieta recorded music for their fourth studio album with Jack Shirley. Their signing to Deathwish Inc. was announced in October 2011, and released their fourth studio album, titled '' I.V.'', through their new label on January 17, 2012. The album received positive reviews from AbsolutePunk, ''Alternative Press'', and ''Exclaim!''. Two music videos, for the songs "Fly by Night" and "Trilogy 4 - Momentary", have been released to promote ''I.V.'' In support of ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
