| Deathwish Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Jacob Bannon, Tre McCarthy |
| Distributor(s) | Deathwish Direct, RED Music, Revelation, Shellshock Distribution |
| Genre | Hardcore punk |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Official Website | deathwishinc.com |
Deathwish, Inc. is an independent record label founded by Jacob Bannon and Tre McCarthy. In late 1999, McCarthy and Bannon decided to turn Deathwish into a full-fledged business.[1] Deathwish's first release was Deeper the Wound, a split album between Converge and Japanese band Hellchild in 2001. The label established itself quickly and began working with a diverse group of bands such as Boy Sets Fire, Jesuseater (former Swiz members), and Knives Out (former I Hate You members).
In mid-2007 Deathwish acquired the Malfunction Records catalog.[2] In 2008, Deathwish also acquired the Perfect Victim label catalog. The label in the past has operated an imprint label Icarus Records, for more experimental and ambient sounding bands, though it has been dormant for many years.[3]
In 2009, Deathwish expanded into Independent Music Distribution offering exclusive and featured distribution of other quality record labels. Currently Deathwish distributes many labels including; Closed Casket Activities, Concult (Converge Self Released Titles), Discos Huelga, Grave Mistake Records, Nonbeliever, React! Records, Painkiller Records, Perfect Victim Records, Six Feet Under Records, State of Mind Recordings, and Vitriol Records.
Along with traditional web and print advertising, Deathwish sponsors mixed martial arts athletes to bring visibility to their brand. Deathwish sponsors a number of well known fighters including: Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy, Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon, Joe "J-Lau" Lauzon, Toby "Tigerheart" Grear, and members of Team Sityodtong in Boston.
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