Catalyst Records
Encyclopedia
Catalyst Records is a DIY hardcore
record label from Indianapolis, Indiana, founded by Kurt ("Catalyst") Schroeder in the early 1990s. The label is noted for being a straight edge
record label, for promoting vegan ethics, as well as other political stances (anarchism
, anti-capitalism
, feminism
, etc.).
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
record label from Indianapolis, Indiana, founded by Kurt ("Catalyst") Schroeder in the early 1990s. The label is noted for being a straight edge
Straight edge
Straight edge is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a...
record label, for promoting vegan ethics, as well as other political stances (anarchism
Anarchism
Anarchism is generally defined as the political philosophy which holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful, or alternatively as opposing authority in the conduct of human relations...
, anti-capitalism
Capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system that became dominant in the Western world following the demise of feudalism. There is no consensus on the precise definition nor on how the term should be used as a historical category...
, feminism
Feminism
Feminism is a collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women. Its concepts overlap with those of women's rights...
, etc.).
Catalogue
| Cat. Num. | Band | Release | Year | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR01 | Advance Advance Advance may refer to:*Advance, an offensive push in sports, games, thoughts, military combat, or sexual or romantic pursuits*Advance payment for goods or services... |
Who Dares to Dream | 1992 | 7" EP |
| CR02 | ||||
| CR03 | Abnegation | Sown in the Remains | 7" EP | |
| CR04 | Birthright Birthright (band) Birthright was a vegan straight-edge band in existence during the mid to late 1990s. It was based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.-Band history:... |
Birthright Birthright (album) Birthright is a solo album by American guitarist James Blood Ulmer recorded in 2004 and released on the Hyena label in 2005.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek awarded the album 4 stars and stated "Birthright is the album Ulmer should have made years ago. All that matters is that listeners... |
7" EP | |
| CR05 | Culture Culture (US band) Culture was a Florida-based vegan/straight edge hardcore band. They formed in 1992, and lasted until 1998, when Damien Moyal merged the remaining members into the second incarnation of As Friends Rust.-History:... |
Deforestation | 1996 | 7" EP |
| CR06 | Day of Suffering | The Eternal Jihad | CD | |
| CR07 | Extinction | Enemy of the People | 7" EP | |
| CR08 | Birthright Birthright (band) Birthright was a vegan straight-edge band in existence during the mid to late 1990s. It was based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.-Band history:... |
Ascension | MCD | |
| CR09 | Extinction | Hypocrisy Breeds Traitors | CD | |
| CR10 | Purification | Vessle of Wrath | 7" EP | |
| CR11 | Contempt | One Justice | CD | |
| CR12 | Horizon Horizon (band) Horizon was a German progressive metal/power metal band.-History:Horizon was formed in 1998 by drummer Krissy Friedrich and guitarist Patrick Hemer. After a self-produced debut, they were introduced to Massacre Records by Kosta Zafiriou of Pink Cream 69 and had their first worldwide release, “The... |
Where the Blind Lead the Blind | CD | |
| CR13 | Point of No Return Point of No Return (band) Point of No Return was a vegan, straight edge metalcore band. The band started in 1996 as a side project of Self-Conviction members, in São Paulo, Brazil. The band's lyrics were focused on "Third World struggles" and animal liberation issues. Point Of No Return first CD, "Centelha" , was released... |
What Was Done | 1999 | 7" EP |
| CR14 | Point of No Return Point of No Return (band) Point of No Return was a vegan, straight edge metalcore band. The band started in 1996 as a side project of Self-Conviction members, in São Paulo, Brazil. The band's lyrics were focused on "Third World struggles" and animal liberation issues. Point Of No Return first CD, "Centelha" , was released... |
Sparks Sparks (Album) Sparks is the fifth studio album by Swedish band Sahara Hotnights, released on February 25, 2009 through their own record company Stand By Your Band. The album consists of covers of songs by artists such as Foo Fighters, Cass McCombs, Dusty Springfield, and Aneka... |
CD | |
| CR15 | Various Artists | The Path of Compassion | CD | |
| CR16 | Absence | I'll Cast the First Stone | MCD | |
| CR17 | Maroon Maroon (band) Maroon is a German Heavy Metal band based in Nordhausen. They were formed in 1998.-History:Maroon released a demo cassette in 1999 entitled The Initiate although all four songs can be found on later releases... |
Antagonist Antagonist (album) Antagonist is the debut album of the german Metalcore band Maroon.-Track listing:# Tempest I 01:58# The Beginning of the End 04:05# An End Like This 03:57# Shadow of the Vengeance 03:41# Tempest II 00:19# Drowning 04:37... |
CD | |
| CR18 | Risen | Left With the Ashes | MCD | |
| CR19 | Cast from Eden | The Deafened Art of Bleeding... | CD | |
| CR20 | Point of No Return Point of No Return (band) Point of No Return was a vegan, straight edge metalcore band. The band started in 1996 as a side project of Self-Conviction members, in São Paulo, Brazil. The band's lyrics were focused on "Third World struggles" and animal liberation issues. Point Of No Return first CD, "Centelha" , was released... |
Imposed Freedom | CD | |
| CR21 | Risen/Breaking Away | Orwell Was an Optimist | 7" EP | |
| CR22 | To Kill | Watching You Fall | CD | |
| CR23 | Gather | Beyond the Ruins | 2006/2007 | CD/LP |
| CR24 | Various Artists | Open the Cages: SHAC 7 Benefit | 2007 | CD |
| CR25 | Birthright Birthright (band) Birthright was a vegan straight-edge band in existence during the mid to late 1990s. It was based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.-Band history:... |
These Words Run My Veins | CD | |
| CR26 | Anchor | The Quiet Dance | CD | |
| CR27 | Day of Suffering | The Eternal Jihad | LP Reissue | |
| CR28 | Abandon | The Death of Urgency | CD | |
| CR43 | Wait in Vain | Forget Me Not | 2007 | 7" EP |