Revolver Artists

Over the past thirty years, Revolver and its related sublabels have released approximately 1,000 albums from almost as many artists! From Heavy Metal America to Black Records, we’ve released a barrage of Rock and Metal with a smattering of classic Indie, Punk, Thrash and even a bit of Jazz on the side.

Read on to find out more about our artists…

FM Revolver/HMR Records Great Archive

Last modified on 2011-10-13 15:00:06 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Some of you may be aware that over the past few months we have slowly been archiving our press collection that covers all of the FM Revolver and Heavy Metal Records (+ associated labels) solo artists and bands.

The finds have been very interesting – particuarly comparing how processes of CD Artwork and Album Covers have changed from the laminated and glued on designs, to fully digitally designed entities in their own right. And of course, handling old Kerrang! and Metal Hammer Magazines and noting changes in house styles and their K! Rating system! It has also been fun to see how the fashions have changed from the 80s hair metal scene as seen in the style of Bitches Brue and Wrathchild to the modern day rock’n'roll look.

In due course, we will be sharing some of the best press and promotional items from our achives from some of the bands who have graced our label since the 1980s. We hope you enjoy viewing the pictures and articles as much as we here at Revolver Records HQ have.

Below is a brief taster of just a few of the thousands of scans we have done thus far – Check out the YOUNG Lemmy with Lisa Dominique! We still have many, many more to get through, so stay tuned for new updates from our history! We will definitely be sharing more of this great collection. You can ‘Like’ us over on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep more up to date with all things HMR and Revolver!

 

 

Revolver Supporting Compton House Hospice

Last modified on 2011-08-08 14:13:26 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

We have always supported community charities and organisations. Compton Hospice does outstanding work in supporting people with life limiting illnesses and their families throughout the West Midlands. Some of us at Revolver have had friends blighted by terminal illness who have been supported by hospices, so we speak from the heart when we say that hospices play a critical – and largely unsung – role in recuperative and palleative care.

Compton is one of many hospices around the UK supporting those suffering from illness who cannot receive the care they require through the mainstream NHS. We’re helping with their Grand Re-opening today (the 5th of August) by releasing their charity single – “One Life” – performed by Dan Callow. Proceeds from single sales go to Compton Hospice, so please – even in these difficult times – consider pledging just a little (less than £1) to help the Hospice continue its invaluable work helping those who are suffering.

Who knows, perhaps someone you know or love may be helped by Compton Hospice one day!

You can buy the “One Life” single right now:
just head over to iTunes to get your copy.
On behalf of ourselves and Compton Hospice, thank you for your support!

Scorpions confirmed for Wacken 2012

Last modified on 2011-08-19 09:16:01 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

The prestigious German Heavy Metal Festival, Wacken Open Air, has already announced a selection of bands for next years (2012) festival line-up. Next year marks the 23rd Anniversary of the festival which initially commenced as a small festival for local German bands in 1990. Wacken is now one of the imminent highlights of the European Festival Calender with Festival Punters worldwide travelling to the event year on year to witness more than 70 bands perform over the three days. With a consistently impressive line-up, this is one event that no Metal Head should miss!

Amongst the names announced for 2012 are  Scorpions (LAST EVER GERMAN APPEARENCE!), reformed Industrial Metallers, Ministry, Power Metal heroes. Hammerfall and Gamma Ray, and Viking Metal Giants, Amon Amarth. Also included in the line-up thus far are Cradle Of Filth and U.D.O, with many more bands to be announced in the coming months.

The festival is set to take place from the 2nd August 2012 to the 4th August 2012, with pre-sale tickets on sale from the 8th August 2011. Tickets can be purchased through the Wacken Open Air website.

Scorpions ‘Lonesome Crow’ (Remastered) is available for purchase through Revolver Records.

Hellfighter – Damnation’s Wings Reviewed

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Matt Seddon of  the online Heavy Metal Webzine ‘Metal Rules’ recently reviewed Hellfighter’s latest album ‘Damnation’s Wings’ (2011);

“Before I got this to review, I can safely I say, I did not have a clue who Hellfighter where. But after being blown away by every single song on their latest album entitled Damnation’s Wings, it is safe to say that it is a must have for any metal fan in 2011! With fast paced riffs and one hell of a powerful metal voice, Hellfighter manage to bring the thunder with their thrash metal masterpiece which not only is the best thrash album of 2011 thus far, but possibly the best thrash metal release you will have heard in a long time!”

You can read the full review on the Metal Rules Website.

Damnation’s Wings can be purchased via Heavy Metal Records.

Art Of Dying To Play at 48 Hour Festival

Last modified on 2011-08-03 12:01:50 GMT. 0 comments. Top.

Canadian Rockers, Art Of Dying, have been added to the line-up of 48 Hour Festival. The festival held in Las Vegas will see a plethora of bands perform across two days on the 15th and 16 of October 2011 including big name bands Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch and Bullet For My Valentine.

Details of the full line-up and ticket information can be viewed on the 48 Hours Festival website.

Art Of Dying’s self-titled debut album release can be purchased through Revolver Records.