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Music for Nations was a British independent record label focusing mainly on rock and metal. They were a subsidiary of the larger label distributor Zomba Records who in turn is owned by RCA. An independent record label is variously described as a record label operating without the funding (or outside the organizations) of the major record labels, and/or a label that subscribes to indie philosophies such as DIY and anti-corporate art. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... Zomba Records was started in 1977 by Clive Calder as a book publishing venture and moved into the recording business in 1981. ... RCA, formerly an acronym for the Radio Corporation of America, is now a trademark owned by Thomson SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Thomson. ...

Launched in 1983 by Martin Hooker, Music For Nations established itself as a European leader in the rock and metal world, with early signings like Metallica (who had three gold albums while on MFN), Slayer and Megadeth paving the way. As Music For Nations grew, the company expanded its operation to include not just licensed acts from the USA, but its own signings. It released albums by artists including Paradise Lost, Opeth, Anathema, Cradle of Filth, Testament and countless other metal bands. See also: 1983 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1983 Record labels established in 1983 // Michael Jacksons Thriller, the most successful album not only of 1983, but of all time, was released in 1982 and began its epic domination of the music charts the following year, 1983. ... For other uses, see Rock music (disambiguation). ... Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... Slayer is an American thrash metal band founded by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. ... Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder, frontman, and songwriter Dave Mustaine. ... Opeth is a Progressive death metal band from Sweden. ... Anathema are an English band from the city of Liverpool, who - together with Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride - helped develop the doom death genre. ... Cradle of Filth is a heavy metal band formed in Suffolk, England in 1991. ... Testament is an American thrash metal band from California. ...

In 2004 the label officially closed its doors. The company's catalog — which had also previously included titles from artists as varied as Lost Horizon and Frank Zappa — was folded into parent company Zomba Records Group. See also: 2004 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels established in 2004 2000s in music. ... Lost Horizon are a power/progressive metal band from Sweden. ... Frank Vincent Zappa[1] (December 21, 1940 â€“ December 4, 1993) was an American composer, musician, and film director. ... Zomba Music Group was started in 1977 by Clive Calder as a book publishing venture and moved into the recording business in 1981 as Zomba Recording Corporation. ...

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Acid Drinkers is polish heavy metal band, formed in September 1986. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Amplifier are an alternative rock band from Manchester, England. ... Anathema are an English band from the city of Liverpool, who - together with Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride - helped develop the doom death genre. ... For the weapon, see Battle axe; for the World War II operation, see Operation Battleaxe Battleaxe were a NWOBHM band from Newcastle, England. ... The Beyond were a progressive metal band from Derby, England. ... Cradle of Filth is a heavy metal band formed in Suffolk, England in 1991. ... Dispatched was a Swedish death metal band initially assembled by Daniel Lundberg. ... Entombed is a Swedish metal band which formed in 1987 (see 1987 in music) under the name of Nihilist. ... // Freak of Nature was a band put together in 1991 lead by ex-White Lion singer Mike Tramp. ... Godflesh was an industrial metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1988 by Justin K. Broadrick (guitar, vocals, and programming) and G. C. Green (bass). ... InMe are an English alternative rock group from Brentwood, Essex formed in 1996. ... Lost Horizon are a power/progressive metal band from Sweden. ... Opeth is a Progressive death metal band from Sweden. ... Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band formed in 1987 in Halifax, England. ... Spiritual Beggars is a stoner rock band from Halmstad, Sweden. ... Three Days Grace (also known as 3DG or TDG) is a Canadian hard rock/post-grunge band formed in 1997. ... Tigertailz are a glam metal band hailing from Cardiff, Wales. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... X Is Loaded are a 4-piece rock band from Bath, England. ...

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