Label
Sicktone r.e.c.o.r.d.s.
Underground industrial record label from the late 1980s specializing in cassette releases and experimental music.
About
Sicktone r.e.c.o.r.d.s. was an underground record label active in the late 1980s, operating during a formative period for industrial and experimental music. The label demonstrated a strong commitment to cassette-based releases, which were the primary medium for distributing avant-garde and underground music at the time. Based on the archive materials, Sicktone released work from multiple artists across 1987, including titles such as "Thirsting For Revenge," "This Irrational Pain," "The Storm Of The Passion," and "Sentence To Death," suggesting an aesthetic oriented toward harsh, confrontational, and emotionally intense industrial sounds. The label also produced supplementary materials including a production catalogue and promotional flyers, indicating an engaged approach to documenting and marketing their roster. While specific geographic information and founding details remain unclear from available records, Sicktone's output places it within the broader underground industrial music community of the 1980s. The label's cassette-focused strategy and diverse artist roster made it a notable contributor to the independent industrial music infrastructure of its era.
