Silver Cross Records
Founded1993 (1993)
FounderSargin Georgije
GenreAlternative Rock, Heavy Metal
Country of originSerbia
LocationBelgrade

Silver Cross Records is alternative rock and heavy metal label founded in Belgrade, Serbia. Officially started in March of 1993 label was disbanded in 1997. In the middle of war in Yugoslavia this label propagated anti-war messages to the public in Serbia, in the form of anti-war music projects.[1]

The main project for this label is “Witness of the 1st Discussion” compilation album which includes 9 bands.[2] The message "dedicated to all young people fled from their country running away from a senseless war." is printed in the booklet The cover page is the blackest possible and this is also perverse and warning message associated with music that stretches over 16 songs sung in English [3]

Silver Cross Records has been awarded as the best music company in Serbia for 1995 by Index Radio.[4]

Artists

Artists that have been signed and published for Silver Cross Records include:

  • Avangarda+
  • Dead Ideas
  • Definite Choice
  • Urgh! (band)
  • Eyesburn
  • Rapid Force
  • Bloodbath(Serbia)
  • Wulckdroff
  • Gymnastics(Laka Gimnastika)
  • Stentor
  • Bad Taste
  • Pure
  • Hitman
  • Stand Point
  • Austerity

Cover artwork

References

  1. Rock Vibe - Slovenia (13–15). 1996. {{cite journal}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. Matijasevic, Masa (August 2005). "Periskop - Serbia". Periskop.
  3. Lukovic, Petar (March 1995). "Witness of the 1st Discussion - Review". Vreme.
  4. "Award for the best music company in Serbia". Radio Index. 3 February 1996.

See also

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