Century Media Records Complete Artist Roster
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- Thrash metal, Viking metal, Black metal3 Inches of Blood is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in 1999 in Victoria, British Columbia, currently consisting of Cam Pipes, Justin Hagberg, Shane Clark, and Ash Pearson, none of whom are original members of the band. They are currently signed with Century Media Records and are marked by strong influences from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.
454 Big Block
Metalcore454 Big Block was an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts.- Goregrind, Technical death metal, DeathgrindAborted is a Belgian death metal band that formed in Waregem, in 1995. The group comprises vocalist, founder, and only constant member since the band's inception, Sven de Caluwé, guitarists Danny Tunker and Mendel Bij De Leij, bassist J.B. Van Der Wal, and drummer Ken Bedene. The band members of Aborted are from Belgium, The Netherlands and the United States. Aborted has released eight studio albums, two EPs and one live performance video album. Allmusic stated that Aborted "had grown into the role of key contributors to the death-grind genres" and described the band's style as "unrestrained grindcore savagery and meticulously crafted death metal technicality".
- Gothic metal, Black metal, Heavy metalAlastis was a Swiss gothic black metal band formed in 1987 in Sion, Valais.
- Melodic death metal, Power metalAlexander Kuoppala (born 11 April 1974) is a Finnish musician. He was the rhythm guitarist for the Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom from 1995 to 2003. He played on their albums Something Wild, Hatebreeder, Follow the Reaper, and Hate Crew Deathroll. He also plays on the Timo Rautiainen album Sarvivuori.Children of Bodom's first world tour began in 2003 and lasted until late 2004. The tour had many sold-out concerts and marked the consolidation of the band in North America, but was also accompanied by an unexpected announcement: Kuoppala decided to quit Children of Bodom for personal reasons right in the middle of the tour. Laiho's bandmate from Sinergy, Roope Latvala assumed the guitars as a session player, until later joining the band as Kuoppala's replacement.
Alexi Laiho
Heavy metal, Power metal, Thrash metalAlexi Laiho, renowned globally for his exceptional musicianship and intricate guitar work, led an extraordinary life not just as a guitarist but also as a lead vocalist. Born in Espoo, Finland, on April 8, 1979, Laiho's journey into the world of music was sparked at an early age. He began taking violin lessons at seven, but it was his discovery of metal music that truly ignited his passion. This led to him swapping his violin for a guitar at the young age of eleven. Laiho's musical prowess was evident in "Children of Bodom," a band he co-founded in 1993, originally named Inearthed. Serving as the primary songwriter, his talents extended beyond exceptional guitar playing to encompass lead vocals - a dual role seldom seen within the metal genre. The band quickly gained international recognition, releasing nine studio albums and touring extensively worldwide. Children of Bodom's distinct blend of melodic death metal and power metal, driven by Laiho's virtuosic guitar work and distinctive vocals, positioned them as one of Finland's best-selling artists of all time. Despite facing personal struggles, Laiho continued to make significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. As a testament to his technical skill and musicianship, he was consistently ranked among the world's top guitarists. In addition to his work with Children of Bodom, Laiho also collaborated with various other bands and artists, including Sinergy.