


MNRK Music Group Acquires Metal Label Prosthetic Records
The metal label will now operate under the MNRK Heavy umbrella
MNRK Music Group has acquired prominent underground metal label Prosthetic Records, including its extensive catalog of previous releases.
Bring the noise:
Prosthetic was founded in 1998.
It has released music from acts such as Lamb Of God, The Acacia Strain, Septicflesh, Venom Prison and more.
Upcoming releases include albums from hardcore/mathcore band Pupil Slicer and experimental math/noise rock outfit God Alone.
The deal:
Select artists will transition within the MNRK umbrella, while new talent will join the roster.
MNRK will issue anniversary reissues of Prosthetic releases, remastered editions and curated collections that celebrate the label’s history.
What they said:
Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock and Metal: “Prosthetic Records has been a trailblazer in the metal scene. This acquisition is a strategic step in MNRK’s continued investment in heavy music and aligns perfectly with our vision for MNRK Heavy.”
MNRK Music Group has acquired prominent underground metal label Prosthetic Records, including its extensive catalog of previous releases.
Bring the noise:
Prosthetic was founded in 1998.
It has released music from acts such as Lamb Of God, The Acacia Strain, Septicflesh, Venom Prison and more.
Upcoming releases include albums from hardcore/mathcore band Pupil Slicer and experimental math/noise rock outfit God Alone.
The deal:
Select artists will transition within the MNRK umbrella, while new talent will join the roster.
MNRK will issue anniversary reissues of Prosthetic releases, remastered editions and curated collections that celebrate the label’s history.
What they said:
Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock and Metal: “Prosthetic Records has been a trailblazer in the metal scene. This acquisition is a strategic step in MNRK’s continued investment in heavy music and aligns perfectly with our vision for MNRK Heavy.”
MNRK Music Group has acquired prominent underground metal label Prosthetic Records, including its extensive catalog of previous releases.
Bring the noise:
Prosthetic was founded in 1998.
It has released music from acts such as Lamb Of God, The Acacia Strain, Septicflesh, Venom Prison and more.
Upcoming releases include albums from hardcore/mathcore band Pupil Slicer and experimental math/noise rock outfit God Alone.
The deal:
Select artists will transition within the MNRK umbrella, while new talent will join the roster.
MNRK will issue anniversary reissues of Prosthetic releases, remastered editions and curated collections that celebrate the label’s history.
What they said:
Scott Givens, MNRK’s SVP of Rock and Metal: “Prosthetic Records has been a trailblazer in the metal scene. This acquisition is a strategic step in MNRK’s continued investment in heavy music and aligns perfectly with our vision for MNRK Heavy.”
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- This story was written with information sourced from MNRK Heavy’s press release.
- We covered it because it’s news of a significant label acquisition in the heavy metal landscape.
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