SHINING’s Kvarforth Launches Katastrophy Records
May 10, 2009, 15 years ago
Niklas Kvarforth, leader of Sweden’s SHINING, has launched his own record label Katastrophy Records. The actual pressing and distribution will be handled through the Avantgarde label, whilst the front man himself will be responsible for promotion and all decisions regarding signings. In a comment about the move, Kvarforth stated, “Over the years I’ve been involved in many bands, and a lot of them ended up on useless labels that have done little or nothing for the bands. As a musician myself I understand what a band looks for from its label, and with Avantgarde’s experience and infrastructure, I believe that we will be able to do a much better job for the artists.
Six releases have been planned for 2009 - the first three being BETHLEHEM’s A Sacrificial Offering To The Kingdom Of Heaven In A Cracked Dogs Ear, which is a completely new version of the band’s Suizid album, with v on vocals; IN LINGUA MORTUA’s Salon des Refusés, and LIVSNEKAD’s Den Sociala Vanforheten. Later releases include albums from MONUMENTUM, LOVE PLANET, and a compilation of unreleased tracks from bands in which Kvarforth has been involved.
A track from Bethlehem, together with more information about Katastrophy Records can be found on the label’s MySpace page.
