Blackout Records

Blackout! Records was an independent record label which specialized in the hardcore punk genre. It was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson – now forever known as "Bill Blackout" – and, together with friend Jim Gibson, the label released its first record – a New York hardcore compilation album entitled Where the Wild Things Are, in 1989. The record included tracks from some of NYC's most popular bands of the day. After this first release, Gibson amicabl... more
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