Mighty Atom Records is a Welsh-based

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. The company was formed in early 2000 by Dave Simpson and Roger Hopkins. It is known for having been one of a few

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s at the forefront of the UK

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scene in the early 2000s, due to its early involvement with

Funeral for a Friend Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band from Bridgend, Wales, Bridgend, formed in 2001. The band's members are Kris Roberts (guitar, backing vocals), Gavin Burrough (guitar, vocals), Darran Smith (guitar), Richard Boucher (bass), an ...

. It operates out of the former

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buildings in Swansea, Wales. The label ran into financial difficulties as the years progressed and although still a functioning label, have not released any material since Brigade in 2006. The Mighty Atom recording facility 'Mighty Atom Studios' still operates out of Wales, and has recorded the majority of the bands and records released on the label.

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Notable bands on its past and present roster include: *

* 3 Colours Red *

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* Aconite Thrill * The Lucky Nine * Liberty 37 * Goatboy * Days in December * Electric Eel Shock

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