Transgressive Records Competitors

Epitaph Records is an independent music label founded in Los Angeles by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Early releases from a variety of punk heavyweights spawned what became known as the 90s punk explosion. Along the way Epitaph proudly launched its sister label ANTI-, representing unique and distinguished acts. From the beginning Epitaph’s mission has been to serve the musicians on its diverse and creative roster - an artist-first model, radical twenty years ago, and much imitated today.

Rise Records is a record label based in Portland, Oregon. Home to PVRIS, Of Mice & Men, Dance Gavin Dance, Sevendust, Blessthefall and more.

Since its inception in 1987, Nuclear Blast have signed and developed some of the most renowned, respected and influential artists in the world of extreme music. With well-established artists like SLAYER, ROB ZOMBIE, SABATON, NIGHTWISH, IN FLAMES, OPETH, KREATOR, SEPULTURA, CRADLE OF FILTH, EPICA, DIMMU BORGIR, TESTAMENT, IMMORTAL, EXODUS, OVERKILL, MESHUGGAH, SOILWORK, and more, Nuclear Blast continue to be at the forefront of the extreme music genre. Nuclear Blast's identity and impact on the marketplace is growing substantially and there is no stop to this rising force!