Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) is a German-American record label, specialising in

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and heavy metal.

History

Reigning Phoenix Music was launched on July 18, 2023, by Gerardo Martinez, former manager of Nuclear Blast America, and German entrepreneur Sven Bogner. Shortly after its formation, the label signed a one-album deal with the death metal band

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. In October 2023, Jochen Richert, ex-managing director of

AFM Records AFM Records GmbH is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. They focus on the heavy metal musical genre, signing bands such as U.D.O., Doro, Lordi, Kotipelto, Masterplan, Nostradameus, Redlight King, and Annihilator. In 2005, Can ...

and Soulfood Distribution, joined Reigning Phoenix's management team. In January 2024, RPM announced that it would be integrating Atomic Fire Records and sub-label Fire Flash Records—along with the rosters of both labels—into their label.

Artists

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* 8 Kalacas * All for Metal *

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* Eleine * The Eternal *

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* Ghostseeker *

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* Induction *

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* Lancer * Lutharo *

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* Master's Call *

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* Mezzrow *

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* Oblivion Protocol * Octoploid *

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* Power Paladin * Primal Fear * Rage Behind * Rise of the Northstar * Riot V * Ruthless *

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* Seventh Storm * Siena Root * Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen * Sinner * Skull Fist *

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* Tailgunner * The Modern Age Slavery * Theocracy *

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* U.D.O. *

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* Voidgazer * White Stones *

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References

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