Rise Above

Rise Above Records was founded in 1988 by then Napalm Death vocalist Lee Dorrian. Originally starting as a small label releasing limited edition hardcore punk 7"s, Rise Above Records has evolved over the years to become a home for an eclectic mix of underground rock genres. From Doom Metal to Acid Folk and classic styled Progressive rock and Proto Metal, the label's main goal is to release interesting music by bands they genuinely enjoy.

One of Rise Above Records' subsidiary labels, Rise Above Relics, specializes in reissuing and releasing previously unreleased recordings from the golden days of underground rock and folk music in the late 60s and early 70s.

The label boasts an impressive roster of artists including *Electric Wizard*, *Ghost*, *Witchcraft*, *Blood Ceremony*, as well as recent signings such as *Uncle Acid & the Deabeats* and *Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell*. With their recent move towards independence in the USA, Rise Above Records now has an exclusive distribution deal through [l145493]. In addition to this, they are distributed in the UK and most of Europe via PHD. Their titles are also licensed in Japan to Trooper Entertainment.