Relapse Records is an American independent record label founded in 1990 by Matthew F. Jacobson. The label specializes in various genres of heavy metal, grindcore, and experimental music.
Founded in 1990 by Matthew F. Jacobson.
In the early years, Relapse released albums from artists in the grindcore and death metal genres, such as Dying Fetus, Suffocation, and Incantation.
Throughout the 2000s, Relapse broadened its focus to include a wider range of extreme music genres such as sludge metal, doom metal, and black metal.
In 2015, Relapse celebrated its 25th anniversary with a series of reissues and special releases.
As of 2021, Relapse Records is still active and continues to release new albums from a diverse roster of artists.
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Relapse Records releases most of its albums on vinyl format, with special editions and exclusive releases available for collectors.
Relapse Records also releases albums on CD format. CDs are often released with bonus tracks or exclusive artwork.
Relapse Records releases all of its music on major digital download and streaming platforms, including iTunes, Spotify, and Bandcamp.
Relapse Records specializes in various genres of heavy metal, grindcore, and experimental music.
Relapse Records has a diverse roster of artists, including acts like Pig Destroyer, Red Fang, and Torche.
No, Relapse Records also releases music on CD format and on major digital download and streaming platforms.
Relapse Records is based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA.
Yes, Relapse Records offers international shipping on all of their physical products.