Deathwish Inc.

Deathwish Inc.

Founded2000 (2000)
FounderJacob Bannon, Tre McCarthy
Distributor(s)The Orchard, Deathwish Direct
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationBeverly, Massachusetts
Official websitedeathwishinc.com

Deathwish Inc. is an American independent record label conceived by Jacob Bannon of Converge and Tre McCarthy in 2000.[1][2] Their first release was Deeper the Wound, a split album between Converge and Japanese band Hellchild on April 23, 2001. Deathwish established itself quickly, working with a diverse group of bands and eventually becoming one of the most respected and innovative labels in contemporary hardcore punk[3][4] and aggressive music in general.[5][6]

After having previously worked with RED Distribution, in March 2016, Deathwish signed a global deal with Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA), an independent distribution label under Warner Music Group that has also partnered with other punk labels including Epitaph Records, Rise Records, and Run for Cover Records.[7]

Deathwish, Inc. has also expanded into releasing exclusive archived prints from various artists, which include Jacob Bannon.[8]

  1. ^ "Label Profile: Deathwish Inc.". Alternative Press 299 (June 2013), p. 37.
  2. ^ O'Neil, Luke (July 17, 2014). "Bannon keeps the indie ethos alive with Deathwish Inc". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  3. ^ Childers, Oakland L. (August 15, 2014). "Label Q&A: Deathwish Inc". Alarm. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Anthony, David (June 16, 2017). "Rank Your Records: Converge's Jacob Bannon Reflects on the Seminal Hardcore Band's Eight Albums". Noisey. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Levines, George (August 13, 2014). "Thriving record label Deathwish flying under Beverly's radar". Salem News. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  6. ^ O’Neil, Luke. "Bannon keeps the indie ethos alive with Deathwish Inc". Boston Globe. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  7. ^ "Deathwish Inc partners with ADA". LambGoat. March 15, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
  8. ^ by (2008-01-03). "Jacob Bannon Puts Archived Prints on Sale". ALARM. Retrieved 2021-09-11.