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Always at the forefront with an active role in emerging stylistic nuances Century Media has truly shattered the barriers and exemplified diversity in extremes while remaining rooted in the underground but giving bands opportunities outside of the normal means with major league international touring, commercial radio play, and music placement in high-profile films, TV and commercials. Despite all of the years and breakthroughs the company maintains their organic, family feel and business is still being conducted by fans of the music for fans of the music.

O.L.G. Records is an underground independent records label, since 1996

Metal Blade Records history by Dan Slessor:
Founded upon owner Brian Slagel's enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalogue, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it strides into its fourth decade.

What perhaps makes this achievement all the more notable is the fact that Slagel never even intended to start a label. Working in an LA record store and writing for various publications, Slagel was acutely aware that many great bands in the local metal scene were being ignored, and he decided to release a compilation of tracks drawn from these ranks. "There were a lot of really good bands and I was just bummed out that nobody could hear them. It just seemed like I could help them out and have some fun at the same time, and that compilation was the first Metal Massacre," he states. Collating tracks from then unknown bands including Ratt, Bitch, Cirith Ungol, and Metallica amongst others, the compilation sold out immediately. "How important is Metal Blade to our career? They're only the reason we are enjoying the worldwide success we have today," states Metallica's James Hetfield. "Without Brian's openness to some raunchy teens with a crap sounding cassette tape we would be who knows where, and playing who knows what!" With the popularity of the tape spurring Slagel on, the first seeds of Metal Blade were sown. "After the success of those compilations I just started putting out records of bands that I was friends with, but without ever really intending it to be a label at all," he explains. "After I put out four or five releases I started to feel like something was happening, and I decided to quit the record store and quit college and see where it went."

Battling through the first few lean years, when the label consisted solely of Slagel working out of his mom's poorly ventilated garage in the San Fernando Valley, it gradually grew in both revenue and stature. Within a few years Metal Blade would go on to release the debuts of Slayer, Armored Saint, Trouble, and Corrosion Of Conformity amongst others, fanning the flames of the burgeoning metal scene and launching careers of bands that would go onto reap global success. "Without Metal Blade, there is a damn good chance we never would've made it out of L.A," says Slayer's Kerry King. "That was the one bit of luck we needed. You can be the most awesome band on the scene, and if no one notices you, you don't catch on. And Brian Slagel is still one of the biggest metalheads I know!" This genuine love and devotion to metal is central to the relationship many of the artists have with Metal Blade, and King Diamond credits much of its relevance and strength to this passion. "I refer to it as having 'boots on the ground'," the mighty Dane states. "It's not like a major label where some people might be into what you're doing but a lot of them just see it as a job – there's a genuine love for metal there. Through staying true to that and doing their own thing they've carved out a very specific niche that they control, and as an artist it's wonderful to be a part of that."over the years. Clearly without those people we couldn't do what we do, and to everyone out there who has helped us along by being a fan we are so very grateful to you."

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Black Tar Prophet was formed in Nashville, Tennessee March 2011. Greg Swinehart. Tracking low-fi demos of heavy riffs in his living room. After some good feedback, Black Tar Prophet took it a step outside of living room jam sessions. Greg recorded their 1st LP, entitled “Note To Nod” released 6/12/12. This was 1- 42 minute track constructing all of the previous riffs written together into 1 track. Black Tar Prophet released “Note to Nod” (100cds). Greg tracked/mastered the album in his shed. Then booked a small tour threw the southern states. After the tour Mark left the band due to personal reasons. Greg immediately got on bass, and Erik Dever took over on drums. December 2012, Black Tar Prophet teamed up with (Atlanta Sludge) “Crawl”. They released (100 split cds) 12/8/12. Black Tar Prophet, with a stronger line up contributed 2 tracks, titled (Judgement Whore)(Hypomania). 
In 2013 Black Tar Prophet played 50-60 shows throughout the southern and midwest regions. Erik's insane drumming, along with Greg's monstrous low end fuzz, has added a lot to the project . April 2013 Trevor of Domestic Genocide Records offered to release their 2nd LP. While playing shows and raising the decibels, they ended up in Indianpolis, IN to track their 2nd LP entitled (DEAFEN) with Max Otworth (Lysura, Venality,). The album is intended to be raw. 9 tracks of structured drum accented powerful riffs. With being instrumental, getting straight to the point was the backbone of the album. Songs range from 2 minutes to 9 minutes. Extreme noisy fuzzed out distortion powered by Black Arts Toneworks custom built pedals. The album was recorded in Max's basement studio (Sonic Hex Recording Compound) September 14th -16th 2013. The name DEAFEN means what it says. Loud/ raw/ noisy/hatred with a big fuck you on top, no overproduced bullshit. Max tracked all of the songs live, with the same volume and power that BTP enforces on the crowd at any show. 2014 Black Tar Prophet continues booking regional midwest/southern/local shows. As well as constructing new material.

Give your music the chance to rise above the oppression of the world, in all it's many forms. A musician run label supporting all forms of art and music.. Backed by more than 25 years in the music industry, Domestic Genocide Records is dedicated to giving artists across the country with the perfect outlet to release their music without sacrificing their creativity. Our company name reflects the struggles that our artists and staff have endured and our continued promise to stand by in solidarity and respect. As a label that is completely online based, we give your band the chance to make music and other forms of art, looking in every corner of the world, in every country on this planet.

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