Atomic Fire was a record label and mail order record distributor based in Germany. It was founded by Markus Staiger in 2021.[1]

Atomic Fire
Founded11 November 2021; 3 years ago (2021-11-11)
FounderMarkus Staiger
DefunctJanuary 2024; 11 months ago (2024-01) (absorbed into Reigning Phoenix Music)
StatusDefunct
Genre
Country of originGermany
LocationDonzdorf, Germany
Official websitewww.atomicfire-records.com

History

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In 2021, Nuclear Blast founder Markus Staiger launched a new record company called Atomic Fire GmbH.[2] Several bands previously with Nuclear Blast had already signed on by the time of the public announcement, including Helloween, Opeth, Meshuggah, Amorphis, and Sonata Arctica.

On 21 November 2022, the Finnish hard rock/heavy metal band Lordi announced their signing to Atomic Fire Records.[3]

On 27 January 2024, Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) announced that Atomic Fire and its roster would be integrated into their label.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "This is ATOMIC FIRE". Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  2. ^ Blabbermouth (2021-11-11). "NUCLEAR BLAST Founder Launches New Label ATOMIC FIRE". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  3. ^ "Lordi Sign To Atomic Fire Records; New Album Scheduled For Spring 2023 Release". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  4. ^ Weaver, James (2024-01-27). "Reigning Phoenix Music announce integration of Atomic Fire Records". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
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