EMP Label Group

EMP Label Group
Founded October 2015
Founder Dave Ellefson
Distributor(s) eOne,[1][2] SPV[3]
Genre death metal, hard rock, metalcore
Country of origin US
Official website EMP Label Group on Facebook

EMP Label Group, also known as, Eleffson Music Productions is a record label formed in October 2015, which was founded by Dave Ellefson of Megadeth.

History

Dave Ellefson of Megadeth

In October 2015 it was announced that Ellefson had launched a record label and production company, Ellefson Music Productions, also known as EMP Label Group, and would release In Your Face, the debut EP from Phoenix-based all-girl Pop-Punk group Doll Skin (which Ellefson also produced), in conjunction with Megaforce Records in North America, and Cargo Records in Europe.[4][5] The EP was released October 30 in North America, and December 18 in Europe, and re-released as an LP titled In Your Face(Again) in March 2016 via eOne Distribution. The singles from the LP received airplay on many prominent stations in the US and Europe, including Rodney Bingenheimer's weekly show on influential LA Rock station KROQ.

It was also announced, via social media, that Ellefson had tapped former major label A&R Scout, Marketing Exec, and Corporate Punishment Records and THC : Music President Thom Hazaert, known for his work with artists including Chimaira, Limp Bizkit, Ghost Machine (featuring Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch), Black Light Burns, American Head Charge, Depswa, Bumblefoot, Staind, and more, to oversee Marketing, A&R, and operations, and several additional releases would be announced for 2016.[6]

Since forming in 2015, EMP Label Group has become a major independent label, securing distribution from eOne Distribution in North America, and SPV GMBH in Europe, with a large Rock and Metal roster spread among several imprints including EMP Label Group (Ellefson Music Productions in Europe), and EMP Underground, including Cage9, Another Lost Year, Dead by Wednesday, Even The Dead Love A Parade (Featuring Stevie Benton of Drowning Pool), Arise in Chaos, Green Death, Helstar, Ancient, Heaven Below (Featuring Patrick Kennison of The Union Underground), Semblant, Machinage, Chuck Mosley, formerly of Faith No More, Apollo Under Fire (Featuring Peter Klett formerly of Candlebox), Your Chance to Die, Solus Deus and many more.[7][8][9]

Ellefson also appears on a recurring segment "Mandatory Megadeth" on Hazaert's Dash Radio show AM/PM WITH THOM HAZAERT, and is a frequent guest, often discussing EMP, DOLL SKIN, and their various collaborations.[10] The label has also released a compilation of its artists and several others called Volume One.[11]

Subsidiary

EMP Label Group was formed in 2016 for bands such as Solus Deus, Skumlove, and Helstar.[1]

Artists

Current

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Admin (March 22, 2016). "EMP Label Group forms EMP Underground imprint. First Signings Include Helstar, Skumlove, Solus Deus (Members of Bleed the Sky, Living Sacrifice, Chimaira)". Welcome to the Dark Side. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Megadeth Bassist Dave Ellefson's Emp Label Group Signs North American Distribution Deal with Entertainment One". Blabbermouth.net. February 11, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  3. ↑ "MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's EMP Label Group Signs European Distribution Deal With SPV Records". Brave Words. March 11, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  4. 1 2 "MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Launches Label Imprint, Signs Teenage Female Rock Band DOLL SKIN.". Blabbermouth. Retrieved 21 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "DAVID ELLEFSON Approved DOLL SKIN Set European Release Date For In Your Face EP". Brave Words. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Official EMP Facebook". EMP Official Facebook. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ "EMP Label Group - Roster". EMP Label Group. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson's EMP Label GroupSigns North American Distribution Deal With Entertainment One". Blabbermouth. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ "EMP Label Group Launches Imprint Label for Heavier, Underground Music Artist". Music Connection. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  10. ↑ "AMPM with Thom Hazaert". AMPM with Thom Hazaert Official Facebook. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ "David Ellefson - EMP Label Group". Rock N Growl. September 14, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Denver's ARISE IN CHAOS Sign With MEGADETH Bassist DAVE ELLEFSON's EMP Label Group, Self-Titled Album Due In 2016". Brave Words. November 27, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016. line feed character in |title= at position 103 (help)
  13. ↑ Sagan, Hail (July 18, 2016). "Female Fronted Los Angeles Hard Rock Act Hail Sagan Sign To David Ellefson's EMP Label Group (Video)". Screamer Magazine. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ Kickey (August 13, 2016). "HEAVEN BELOW Feat. Patrick Kennison Sign To EMP Label Group". Metal Addicts. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  15. ↑ wookubus (October 6, 2016). "Motograter Sign With Megadeth Bassist's EMP Label Group". Theprp. Retrieved November 18, 2016.
  16. ↑ xFiruath (September 8, 2016). "Your Chance To Die Sign Record Deal With EMP Underground". Metal Underground. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  17. ↑ "U.S. Melodic Death Metal Band "Your Chance to Die" Signs with "EMP Underground", 'Ex-Nihilo' album coming this Winter". The Metal Resource. September 7, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  18. ↑ Press Release (September 8, 2016). Dual Female Fronted Melodic Death Metallers Your Chance to Die Sign With Dave Ellefson's EMP Label at the Wayback Machine (archive index). Metalholic. Retrieved on November 20, 2016.
  19. ↑ "YOUR CHANCE TO DIE Signs Worldwide Deal With DAVE ELLEFSON's EMP Underground/EMP Label Group". Brave Words. September 8, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
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