Metalheadz
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Metalheadz is a pioneering drum and bass record label based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1994 by Kemistry & Storm and Goldie,[1] it has been home to some of the drum and bass scene's brightest talent and is notable for the high quality of its back catalogue.[2]
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The Metalheadz back catalogue features many major figures from the genre's history, with artists such as Photek, Dillinja, Adam F, Grooverider, Doc Scott, Peshay, Alex Reece, Wax Doctor, Source Direct, J Majik, Andy C, Lemon D, Hidden Agenda, Commix, Ed Rush and Optical contributing major productions to the imprint.
Additionally, Metalheadz released the groundbreaking Platinum Breaks series of compilations, which were hailed by critics as the uniquely futuristic sound of young, multiracial Britain. They showcased a maturing genre of music that displayed the influences of reggae, hip-hop, house and techno and were highly-sophisticated and intricately-produced, contrary to the image of the music that had been presented by the mass media up to that point. Before their release, drum and bass compilations had been more closely associated with live DJ mix albums of varying quality, and the interest in the Platinum Breaks series proved instrumental in bringing the scene from its underground origins to the brink of mainstream success (at least in the UK).
The Metalheadz label was also the driving force behind the seminal Metalheadz Sunday Session Club Nights, which achieved legendary status at London's Blue Note club. Sunday Sessions are currently held at Clockwork in Islington. Goldie, the club night, the label and its artists were some of the key elements in drum and bass/jungle's mid-to-late 90s mainstream resurgence. Metalheadz continues to put on nights worldwide, and has a current monthly residency at London's Herbal club.
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- ^ "Kemistry". Fuller Up, the Dead Musician Directory. http://elvispelvis.com/kemistry.htm. Retrieved 2 December 2008.
- ^ IMO Records http://www.imorecords.co.uk/drumandbasslabels/metalheadz-biography/ "Metalheadz Biography"], IMO Records, Retrieved on 12 December 2011.
