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| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Cees Wessels |
| Distributing label | Atlantic Records Group (In the US) Warner Strategic Marketing (Ouside US) |
| Genre | Alternative rock, heavy metal |
| Country of origin | NL |
| Official website | http://roadrunnerrecords.com/ |
Roadrunner Records (Roadrunner Music Group B. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands V. ) is a record label that concentrates on rock and metal bands. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal
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History
The label was launched in the Netherlands in 1980 and was originally called "Roadracer Records". The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Events January January 1 - The year starts off with a strong Disco backlash which causes the majority of musicians to abandon the use of real instruments Roadrunner's initial business was importing North American metal-band recordings into Europe. In 1986 Roadrunner opened its US headquarters in New York City and later opened offices in England, Germany, France, Japan, Australia and the latest in Denmark. The City of New York England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe Early successes included albums from King Diamond (the first Roadrunner artist to enter the Billboard Top 200 albums chart) and Annihilator. King Diamond is the heavy metal band that King Diamond formed after the split up of his First Wave of Black metal band Mercyful Fate. Annihilator is a Canadian Thrash metal band formed in 1984 They debuted with the critically-acclaimed album Alice in Hell in 1989 The label also handled early Metallica releases in the Scandinavian region. Metallica is an American heavy metal band that formed in 1981 in. Terminology and usage As a cultural term "Scandinavia" has no official definition and is subject to usage by those who identify with the culture in question as well The end of the 1980s saw the release of two albums that are now considered classics of their respective genres: Obituary's Slowly We Rot and Sepultura's Beneath the Remains. Obituary is one of the pioneering bands of the Death metal genre Slowly We Rot is a 1989 (see 1989 in music) Album by American Death metal band Obituary. Sepultura ( Portuguese: Grave) are a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, formed in 1984 Beneath the Remains is the third studio album by Brazilian Thrash metal band Sepultura, released in 1989
The 1990s saw the arrival of acts such as Life of Agony, Machine Head, Sepultura and Type O Negative. Life of Agony or LoA is a Alternative metal band from Brooklyn, New York. Machine Head is an American metal band formed in 1992 in Oakland, California. Sepultura ( Portuguese: Grave) are a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, formed in 1984 Type O Negative is a Heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York City. As the 1990s wore on, several of Roadrunner's bands managed to make an impact on the mainstream, most notably Sepultura and Type O Negative. Sepultura ( Portuguese: Grave) are a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, formed in 1984 Type O Negative is a Heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York City. Sepultura's 1993 album, Chaos A.D., became the first Roadrunner band to crack the Top 40 on the Billboard album chart. Chaos AD is the fifth studio album by Brazilian Thrash metal band Sepultura, released in 1993 through Roadrunner Records. Type O Negative became the first Roadrunner band to receive a certification from the RIAA; this was a Gold award (and later Platinum award) for the 1993 album Bloody Kisses, which was certified in 1995. Bloody Kisses is the third album by Brooklyn band Type O Negative. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The band also became the first Roadrunner band to receive radio play. In 2000, Slipknot became the first Roadrunner band to go Platinum. Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Beginning in 2001, Roadrunner was distributed by the Universal Music Group through a share of the label owned by The Island Def Jam Music Group. Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. For other record labels with the Island name see Island Records (disambiguation This deal has now expired.
In the late 90's Mindless Self Indulgence were signed to Roadrunner Records, but were kicked off the label because the label didn't want to release their song "Panty Shot". Mindless Self Indulgence (commonly referred to as MSI) is a New York-based Shock rock band
On December 18, 2006, Warner Strategic Marketing signed an agreement to puchase a majority in shares (73. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Warner Strategic Marketing is a record label that is part of the Warner Music Group. 5%) of Roadrunner Records' parent company, Roadrunner Music Group B. V. [1] This deal became finalized on January 29, 2007 after receiving regulatory approval in Germany. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. [2]
Recently, Roadrunner Records was voted as the "Best Metal Label" by Metal Hammer at their Golden Gods Awards,[3] an award that it has won the past three years in a row.
Discography
- The Heart of Roadrunner Records
- Roadrunner United - The All-Stars Sessions (Album)
- "The End" (Single)
- Two from the Vault album series
Signed bands and previous artists
Notes and references
- ^ Warner Music Group (2006-12-18). Roadrunner United was a project organized by the Heavy metal Record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary The End is a song recorded by Roadrunner United for their only album The All-Star Sessions. Two from the Vault is the name of a series of Double albums released on Roadrunner Records. This is an article dealing with current and past artists on Roadrunner Records. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Warner Music Group to Acquire Majority Stake in Roadrunner Music Group. Warner Music Group. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Retrieved on 2007-02-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
- ^ Warner Music Group (2007-01-29). Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Warner Music Group Completes Acquisition of Roadrunner Music Group. Warner Music Group. Warner Music Group (WMG is the third-largest of the "big four" major record labels, the others being Sony BMG, EMI, and Universal Retrieved on 2007-02-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the
- ^ Metal Hammer awards
See also
External links
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