EMP Label Group explained
EMP Label Group, also known as Ellefson Music Productions, is an American record label formed in October 2015, which was founded by former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson.
History
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, a band 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 Bleed the Sky, 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 Records 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] In August 2016, Orange county hard rockers Behind The Fallen signed a deal with EMP Label Group.[11]
Subsidiaries / imprints
In 2016, EMP announced the formation of EMP UNDERGROUND, an imprint featuring more "extreme, subversive, and underground" artists with a roster that includes Solus Deus, Skumlove, Ancient, Your Chance to Die, Killing The Messenger, and Helstar.[1] [12] The label has also released a compilation of EMP and Unsigned artists called EMP UNDERGROUND Volume One.[13]
Additional imprints include Hazaert's THC MUSIC, which has released or co-released LP's from Chuck Mosley and Dead By Wednesday. The label also reformed and relaunched Combat Records, which was home to Ellefson's former band Megadeth, where they released all of the Megadeth albums up till Countdown to Extinction.[14]
Artists
Current
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 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. Admin. March 22, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: Megadeth Bassist Dave Ellefson's Emp Label Group Signs North American Distribution Deal with Entertainment One. Blabbermouth.net. February 11, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's EMP Label Group Signs European Distribution Deal With SPV Records. Brave Words. March 11, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Launches Label Imprint, Signs Teenage Female Rock Band DOLL SKIN.. Blabbermouth. October 7, 2015 . November 21, 2015.
- Web site: DAVID ELLEFSON Approved DOLL SKIN Set European Release Date For In Your Face EP. Brave Words. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: Official EMP Facebook. EMP Official Facebook. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: EMP Label Group - Roster. EMP Label Group. November 18, 2016. September 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916040511/http://emplabelgroup.com/artists.php. dead.
- Web site: Megadeth Bassist David Ellefson's EMP Label Group Signs North American Distribution Deal With Entertainment One . Blabbermouth. February 11, 2016 . November 18, 2016.
- Web site: EMP Label Group Launches Imprint Label for Heavier, Underground Music Artist. Music Connection. March 29, 2016 . November 18, 2016.
- Web site: AMPM with Thom Hazaert. AMPM with Thom Hazaert Official Facebook. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: Behind The Fallen Sign with EMP Label Group - Music Connection. www.musicconnection.com. August 2, 2016 . en-US. November 10, 2017.
- Web site: EMP LABEL GROUP LAUNCHES IMPRINT LABEL FOR HEAVIER, UNDERGROUND MUSIC ARTISTS. Music Connection. March 29, 2016 . Music Connection. December 18, 2016.
- Web site: David Ellefson - EMP Label Group. Rock N Growl. September 14, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: Today is a really exciting day, as after.... Facebook. David. Ellefson. November 25, 2017. November 25, 2017.
- Web site: Denver's ARISE IN CHAOS Sign With MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON's EMP Labe Group; Self-Titled Album Due In 2016. Brave Words. November 27, 2015. December 22, 2016.
- Web site: Doyle Inks New Label + Distribution Deal, Preparing 'As We Die' Album . Loudwire. December 15, 2016 . Loudwire. December 18, 2016.
- Web site: Female Fronted Los Angeles Hard Rock Act Hail Sagan Sign To David Ellefson's EMP Label Group (Video). Screamer Magazine. Hail. Sagan. July 18, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: HEAVEN BELOW Feat. Patrick Kennison Sign To EMP Label Group. Metal Addicts. Kickey. August 13, 2016. December 1, 2016.
- News: KIK TRACEE - Big Western Sky Tracklisting Revealed, Pre-Order Launched. bravewords.com. February 24, 2018. en-US.
- Web site: MARK SLAUGHTER TO RELEASE NEW SOLO ALBUM VIA DAVID ELLEFSON'S EMP LABEL GROUP; NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER. bravewords.com. April 2, 2017.
- Web site: Motograter Sign With Megadeth Bassist's EMP Label Group. Theprp. wookubus. October 6, 2016. November 18, 2016.
- Web site: Semblant Official Website. semblant.com.br.
- Web site: EMP Label Group. Womp. Designs. www.emplabelgroup.com. May 28, 2017. January 4, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190104153433/http://emplabelgroup.com/artist.php?pg=100483858003. dead.
- Web site: The Letter Black Sign With EMP Label Group. www.newreleasetoday.com.
- Web site: Your Chance To Die Sign Record Deal With EMP Underground. Metal Underground. xFiruath. September 8, 2016. November 20, 2016.
- Web site: 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. November 20, 2016.
- Press Release (September 8, 2016). . Metalholic. Retrieved on November 20, 2016.
- Web site: YOUR CHANCE TO DIE Signs Worldwide Deal With DAVE ELLEFSON's EMP Underground/EMP Label Group. Brave Words. September 8, 2016. November 20, 2016.