Silver Cross Records is
alternative rock
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and
heavy metal label founded in
Belgrade
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,
Serbia
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. Officially started in March of
1993 label was disbanded in
1997
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. In the middle of war in
Yugoslavia
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this label propagated
anti-war messages to the public in
Serbia
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, in the form of anti-war music projects.
The main project for this label is “Witness of the 1st Discussion”
compilation album
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which includes 9 bands.
The message "dedicated to all young people fled from their country running away from a senseless war." is printed in the booklet
The cover page is the blackest possible and this is also perverse and warning message associated with music that stretches over 16 songs sung in English
Silver Cross Records has been awarded as the best music company in Serbia for
1995
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by
Index Radio.
Artists
Artists that have been signed and published for Silver Cross Records include:
*Avangarda+
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Dead Ideas
Dead Ideas were a Serbian hardcore punk/crossover thrash band from Belgrade.
History
The band was formed in 1990 by bassist and vocalist Darko Marković, however, after their first live appearance, the band disbanded. The following year, on Jan ...
*Definite Choice
*
Urgh! (band)
Urgh! is a Serbian grindcore/alternative rock band from Belgrade.
History 1990s
The band was formed in January 1991 in Belgrade as grindcore quartet. With heavy rotation on bass default members were Dragoslav Ružić "Guru Ghagi" (vocals), ...
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Eyesburn
Eyesburn is a Serbian band that combines hardcore punk and crossover thrash with reggae music.
History 1994–2007
The band was formed in 1994, and the original line-up featured former Dead Ideas guitarist Nemanja "Kojot" Kojić (guitar, b ...
*Rapid Force
*Bloodbath(Serbia)
*Wulckdroff
*
Gymnastics(Laka Gimnastika)
*Stentor
*Bad Taste
*Pure
*Hitman
*Stand Point
*Austerity
Cover artwork
File:Silver Cross - Witness of the 1st Discussion.GIF, Silver Cross – Witness of the 1st Discussion
File:Witness Of The 1st Discussion - Booklet 1st Page.GIF, Witness Of The 1st Discussion – Booklet 1st Page
File:Award for the best music company in Serbia.jpg, Award for the best music company in Serbia – Radio Index
References
See also
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List of record labels
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Serbian record labels
Record labels established in 1993
Rock record labels
Serbian brands
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