Another Century Records is an

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record label with offices in the U nited States,

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and

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. It is an imprint of

Century Media Records Century Media Records is a heavy metal record label with offices in the United States, Germany and London. In August 2015, Century Media was acquired by Sony Music for US$17 million. Background Century Media was founded by Robert Kampf and Oli ...

, which was acquired in August 2015 by

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Origins

Founded in late 2014 by Robert Kampf, Another Century distinguishes itself from the heavy metal focus of its parent company,

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, by developing new artists with the goal of becoming a premiere

label. Kampf, who started Century Media Records back in 1988, said in a statement that it's his, “undying love for rock” that led to the formation of the new label, and he hopes to, "develop and break the best bands in rock."

Artists

The label has since signed

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, Twin XL, Little Hurt, Radkey, Irontom,

The Unlikely Candidates The Unlikely Candidates are an American indie rock band from Keller, Texas, formed in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist Kyle Morris, lead guitarist Brenton Carney, guitarist Cole Male, drummer Kevin Goddard, and bassist Jared Hornbeek. Thei ...

, Pretty,

The Wrecks The Wrecks are an American pop rock band based in Los Angeles, California. The band is currently made up of Nick Anderson (musician), Nick Anderson, Nick "Schmizz" Schmidt, Aaron Kelley, and Billy Nally. The group's first single "Favorite Liar," ...

, Awkward, The Fame Riot, The Haxans, New Years Day,

Stitched Up Heart Stitched Up Heart is an American rock band on Another Century Records. The band was formed in 2010 in Los Angeles by singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner. They have released two full-length albums and three EPs. History Early years, formation and early ...

, and

Gemini Syndrome Gemini Syndrome is an American alternative metal band formed in 2010 in Los Angeles. The band currently consists of vocalist Aaron Nordstrom, drummer Brian Steele Medina, bassist Alessandro "(AP)" Paveri, and guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon. ...

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