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 Motionless in White, who later signed with Fearless Records, and then with Roadrunner Records, 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, The Afterimage, who broke up and reformed as Brand of Sacrifice, 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
  • Girl Cologne

Alumni artists

References

  1. 1 2 Company Profile: Tragic Hero Records. Alternative Press 250 (May 2009), p. 40.
  2. ↑ AbsolutePunk Interview: Tragic Hero Records. Absolutepunk.net
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