Overview
Headquarters
Los Angeles, Ca
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. Epitaph Records provides entertainment content. The Company produces and publishes music. Epitaph Records serves customers in the State of California. One of the most respected independent labels of all time featuring a diverse roster from punk to post-hardcore, powerpop to hip hop. The best place to find MP3s. Who says punk is dead? Founded in 1981 by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records is one of the oldest and most successful independent punk record labels. While remaining resolutely underground, the label has tasted its share of commercial success with releases by artists such as The Hives, Offspring, Pennywise, and Rancid. Through its imprint labels Anti- and Hellcat, Epitaph has produced records by a more eclectic range of artists, including Merle Haggard, Refused, and Tom Waits. In addition to its LA-based headquarters, the label also has a European office in Amsterdam and a Canadian office in Toronto. Gurewitz owns Epitaph Records.
