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Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
started in 1999
1999 in music
-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
by Eric Shirey and Brian Cobbel. Since 2002, it has been owned and operated by Brian Cobbel and based near Dallas, TX. It is primarily known for punk, metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
, and hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
releases, although not exclusively. The label has been home to such bands as As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
http://159.54.226.83/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060330/ENT/603300317/1059, HORSE the band
HORSE the band
Horse the Band is a band from Lake Forest, California who are best known for their 8-bit Nintendo-influenced sound combined with metalcore. Frontman Nathan Winneke once described their sound as "Nintendocore".-Biography:...
, Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
(Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
), Society's Finest, and many more.
As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
released their debut album, Beneath the Encasing of Ashes
Beneath the Encasing of Ashes
- Personnel :As I Lay Dying* Tim Lambesis - vocals* Evan White - guitars * Noah Chase - bass guitar * Jordan Mancino - drums* Johnny Utah - vocalsProduction* Nolan Brett - mastering* Brian Cobbel - executive producer...
on Pluto Records in 2001 and also a split album with the band American Tragedy
American Tragedy
American Tragedy was a post-hardcore/metalcore band from San Diego, California. In 2002, they released a split album with the metalcore band As I Lay Dying on Pluto Records....
in 2002. They are now on Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
where they have released additional albums, 2003's Frail Words Collapse
Frail Words Collapse
Forever, The Beginning and The Pain of Separation are re-recordings of songs from the As I Lay Dying/American Tragedy split album.-Charts:Album - Billboard -Personnel:As I Lay Dying*Tim Lambesis - vocals, production...
, 2005's Shadows Are Security
Shadows Are Security
Illusions is a re-recording of a song called 'Illusion' from the As I Lay Dying/American Tragedy split album.-Charts:Album - Billboard - Personnel :As I Lay Dying*Tim Lambesis – lead vocals/harsh vocals*Nick Hipa – lead guitar...
, 2007's An Ocean Between Us
An Ocean Between Us
-Reception:The record was released on August 21, 2007 to generally positive acclaim.-Personnel:As I Lay Dying* Tim Lambesis – lead vocals* Nick Hipa – lead guitar* Phil Sgrosso – rhythm guitar, piano* Josh Gilbert – bass guitar, clean vocals...
and The Powerless Rise
The Powerless Rise
The Powerless Rise is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band As I Lay Dying. The album was released on May 7, 2010 in Europe and was released on May 11, 2010 in the United States. The Powerless Rise debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 38,000. The album features three...
in 2010. Their releases on Pluto have also been compiled and re-released by Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
in 2006 as A Long March: The First Recordings
A Long March: The First Recordings
-Credits:*Jacob Bannon – Design, Photography*Jeff Forest – Engineer, Mixing*Tim Lambesis – Producer*Paul Miner – Engineer*Steve Russell – Producer, Engineer, Mixing*Andy Sneap – Mixing*Brad Vance – Mastering-Charts:...
. As I Lay Dying
As I Lay Dying (band)
As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
has gone on to sell over half a million records worldwide http://www.crosswalk.com/music/11560360/, and were nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008 for Best Metal Performance http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117977172.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1.
HORSE the band
HORSE the band
Horse the Band is a band from Lake Forest, California who are best known for their 8-bit Nintendo-influenced sound combined with metalcore. Frontman Nathan Winneke once described their sound as "Nintendocore".-Biography:...
, who coined the term nintendocore
Nintendocore
Nintendocore is a music genre that fuses aggressive styles of modern rock with chiptune and video game music...
describing their electro-metal sound, released their debut album, R. Borlax
R. Borlax
R. Borlax is the second album by Horse the Band, released in 2003 on Pluto Records. It was re-released in 2007 with two bonus tracks by Koch Records.....
on Pluto Records in 2003. They are now on Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
and have released their second album, The Mechanical Hand
The Mechanical Hand
The Mechanical Hand is the third studio album by Horse the Band, released in 2005 through Combat Records.-Track listing:# "Birdo" – 3:21# "A Million Exploding Suns" – 4:03# "Manateen" – 5:06# "The House of Boo" – 3:59# "Heroes Die" – 3:22...
, in 2005, and EP called Pizza
Pizza
Pizza is an oven-baked, flat, disc-shaped bread typically topped with a tomato sauce, cheese and various toppings.Originating in Italy, from the Neapolitan cuisine, the dish has become popular in many parts of the world. An establishment that makes and sells pizzas is called a "pizzeria"...
in 2006, and their third album, A Natural Death
A Natural Death
-Overview:Frontman Nathan Winneke states: "A Natural Death is about the futility and arrogance of creation and destruction, the overwhelming scale of space and time, and the brutal majesty of nature, the horror of birth and the beauty of death. Everyone who will ever live will die a natural death,...
, in 2007. Pluto Records' logo remains on all the bands' albums.
Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
was on the label under their original moniker Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
. Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss
Luti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
released their first recording on Pluto Records in 1999. The band then signed to Solidstate Records where they released one album before changing their name to Norma Jean
Norma Jean
Norma Jean may refer to:*Norma Jeane Mortenson, the given name of actress Marilyn Monroe*Norma Jean , a metalcore band from Douglasville, GA*Norma Jean , country music singer, nicknamed "Pretty Miss Norma Jean"...
because of confusion with the rapper Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
.
Pluto Records is currently a member of the Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group is the third largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry, making it one of the big four record companies...
division of East West Records
East West Records
East West Records is an American record label, owned by Warner Music Group, and operates under WMG's Independent Label Group.-History:...
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002877769.
Current band list
- BloodjinnBloodjinnBloodjinn is an American metalcore band from North Carolina, formed in early August 1999 by brothers Joel Collins and Justin Collins .-History:...
- Broadcast Sea
- The Dead See
- Divide The Day
- ImperialImperial (band)Imperial is an American metalcore band from Orlando, Florida. Their music is a mixture of modern metal, hardcore, and Black Metal.-The Red Letter :...
- My America Is Watching Tigers Die
- Spark is a Diamond
Former band list
- Acedia
- American TragedyAmerican TragedyAmerican Tragedy was a post-hardcore/metalcore band from San Diego, California. In 2002, they released a split album with the metalcore band As I Lay Dying on Pluto Records....
- As I Lay DyingAs I Lay Dying (band)As I Lay Dying is an American metalcore band from San Diego, California. Founded in 2000 by Tim Lambesis and having completed their first Line-up in 2001, the band consists of vocalist Tim Lambesis, drummer Jordan Mancino, lead guitarist Nick Hipa, rhythm guitarist Phil Sgrosso, and bassist Josh...
- Beauty To Ashes
- Canterbury EffectCanterbury EffectCanterbury Effect is a four piece, indie rock band based in Brazil, Indiana. The band has released 3 records with label support. 2001's full length An Exercise in Humility was produced by Ed Rose and released by Pluto Records, as was 2003's E.P. Every Piece of Me. After a long reprise from the...
- Dreaming of The Fifth
- Evelynn
- HORSE the bandHORSE the bandHorse the Band is a band from Lake Forest, California who are best known for their 8-bit Nintendo-influenced sound combined with metalcore. Frontman Nathan Winneke once described their sound as "Nintendocore".-Biography:...
- The JonbenetThe JonbenétThe Jonbenét was an American noise rock outfit from Houston, Texas. The band's current lineup is Michael Murland, Dann Miller, J. Andrew Ireland, and Bryan Jackson.-Formation:...
- Kill Ratio
- Life In PicturesLife In PicturesLife in Pictures is a metalcore band from Prescott, Arizona that formed in 2000. The band released an EP titled Songs From the Sawmill in 2003 on Limekiln Records, and later a full-length record titled By the Sign of the Spyglass in 2005 on Clockwork Recordings. They have toured extensively on the...
- Lovelorn
- Luti-KrissLuti-KrissLuti-Kriss was a Christian metalcore outfit from Atlanta, Georgia formed in 1997 that later evolved into the metalcore/mathcore band Norma Jean. The band changed their name to Norma Jean in 2002, but is largely seen as a different band by both fans and the band alike...
/Norma Jean - Mindrage
- My Spacecoaster
- Nailed Promise
- The Orangeburg Massacre
- Society's Finest
- Shmunks For You
- Thirty Called Arson
- TravailTravailTravail was a Christian nu metal / rapcore band based in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas. Fronted by Matt Leslie, it had an intense following at Club 412, a local church-sponsored lounge and music venue located in southwest Fort Worth. Stylistic comparisons were often drawn between their sound...
- With All Sincerity
- The Deadly
- Please Mr. Gravedigger
- The Underdog Conspiracy