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Tragic Hero Records
Founded2005
FounderTommy LaCombe, David Varnedoe, Jason Ganthner
Distributor(s)ADA (through East West)
GenreMetalcore, post-hardcore, rock, heavy metal
Country of originUnited States
LocationRaleigh, NC
Official websitewww.tragicherorecords.co

Tragic Hero Records is an independent record label founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in March 2005[1] to represent the growing metalcore and post-hardcore scene of North Carolina. The label was founded by Tommy LaCombe, David Varnedoe, and Jason Ganthner. Alesana was the first band the label signed.[1] Among Tragic Hero's best-known signees are Strawberry Girls and A Skylit Drive, who reached No. 64 on the Billboard 200; Alesana, who later signed with Fearless Records, Letlive, who later signed with Epitaph Records, and He Is Legend, who signed with Tragic Hero after several successful full-lengths on other labels.[2]

Current artists

  • Dwellings
  • Set to Stun
  • Soleo

Alumni artists

References

  1. ^ a b Company Profile: Tragic Hero Records. Alternative Press 250 (May 2009), p. 40.
  2. ^ AbsolutePunk Interview: Tragic Hero Records. Absolutepunk.net [1]