Century Media Records Employee Directory

MusiciansBerlin, Germany51-200 Employees

Century Media Records is a Berlin-based record label operating within the heavy music sphere, with roots dating back to 1988 when it began in Dortmund as a bedroom label. The company has grown into a multifaceted label that covers a wide range of extreme genres, including death metal, hardcore, black metal, gothic metal, and rock, with a portfolio of internationally recognized acts and a history of breaking new artists alongside established bands. Its value lies in providing artist development, genre diversity, and global distribution support, backed by a long-standing reputation for professionalism and reliability within the metal and rock communities. The organization maintains offices in Dortmund, Berlin, and New York, and operates under the Sony Music umbrella, leveraging its distribution network while preserving the label’s creative autonomy.

Century Media markets to artists seeking a label capable of sustaining a diverse and audacious catalog, as well as to fans and venues within the metal and hard rock ecosystems. Its position in the industry rests on a track record of cultivating international presence and nurturing talent across a spectrum of aggressive musical styles, from early death metal icons to contemporary high-profile bands. A recent development includes ongoing activity around new releases and campaigns for artists such as Lorna Shore, Insomnium, Dark Funeral, and other acts, reflecting the label’s continued role in launching and sustaining influential works in heavy music.

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