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Listenable Records

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Listenable Records
Founded1997
Distributor(s)Entertainment One (US),[1] Believe Music
GenreHard rock
heavy metal
death metal
black metal
grindcore
deathcore
metalcore
Country of originBoulogne-sur-Mer, France
Official websitelistenable.eu

Listenable Records is an independent metal label officially founded in 1997 in France.[2] The label specializes in metal, with a focus on extreme metal music.

Releasing 7inches by soon to be legendary bands like Immortal, My Dying Bride, in its early days, Listenable has issued essential albums from many acclaimed metal bands such as Gojira,[3] Aborted, Textures, Crisix, Loudblast, Disbelief and Immolation. The label also extended its catalog to more classic rock bands like Electric Mary, Wolf Jaw, Imperial Jade, Jared James Nichols, or My Dynamite. venturing into doom metal and stoner rock territory with bands from Blood Of the Sun, Mos Generator or Mars Red Sky and more.

Aspiring to be at the forefront of developing new talent from diverse musical backgrounds with dedication and enthusiasm, Listenable Records has become one of the most respected international metal and hard rock label.[citation needed]

In recent years, the label has extended its catalog licensing albums from Warner, Universal and Sony : Manowar, Obituary, Napalm Death, Suffocation, Strapping Young Lad among others solidifying its importance as a key player doing reliable business in the music scene.

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  1. ^ "eOne Distribution US - Who Entertainment One Distribution US Distributes". eonedistribution.com. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Interview with Listenable Records". Metal-rules.com. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  3. ^ BraveWords. "Listenable Records Sign GOJIRA". bravewords.com. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
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