Sumerian Records

This article is about the record label. For Sumerian historical records, see Sumer.
Sumerian Records
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006)
FounderAsh Avildsen
Distributor(s)Virgin Music Group[1]
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Washington, D.C.
London, United Kingdom
Official websitesumerianrecords.com

Sumerian Records is an American record label based in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and London.[2] The label was founded in 2006[3] by Ash Avildsen.[4][5] They have signed artists such as Crosses, Poppy, Bad Omens, Animals As Leaders, and I See Stars. In early 2022, Sumerian acquired Behemoth Entertainment, a comic book and video game publisher, in order to increase their merchandise options and further expand the brand.[1]

  1. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (March 23, 2022). "Sumerian Records & Films Acquires Comic Book Publisher And Gaming Company Behemoth". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Jill Pedone joins Sumerian Records as Chief Strategy Officer". 18 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Label Profile: Sumerian Records". Alternative Press #263 (June 2010), p. 38.
  4. ^ "VEIL OF MAYA Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine", Blabbermouth.net, January 11, 2008, retrieved 27 March 2010
  5. ^ "FELLSILENT Inks U.S. Deal With SUMERIAN RECORDS Archived 2011-06-06 at the Wayback Machine", Blabbermouth.net, October 1, 2008, retrieved 27 March 2010