Hellcat Records

Hellcat Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The label, an offshoot of Epitaph Records, was started as a partnership between Brett Gurewitz of Bad Religion, the owner of Epitaph, and Tim Armstrong of Rancid, who was generally responsible for signing bands.[1]

Hellcat Records
Parent companyEpitaph Records
Founded1997
FounderTim Armstrong
Distributor(s)ADA (US), RED (US), eOne Music (CAN)
GenreOi!, hardcore punk, psychobilly, punk rock, ska punk, street punk
Country of originUS
LocationLos Angeles
Official websitehttps://hellcatrecords.com

The label specializes in ska, punk, oi!, psychobilly and hardcore bands. Hellcat published its Give 'Em the Boot label sampler in multiple volumes starting in 1997.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Films

In 2005, a Give 'Em the Boot DVD was released, featuring tour footage of numerous Hellcat bands.

On January 15, 2006, the label released Live Freaky! Die Freaky!, a full-length film produced by Tim Armstrong and filmed using marionettes. The plot involves Charlie Manson's story being misinterpreted by a nomad on a post-apocalyptic Earth. It features the voice talents of the members of Rancid, Green Day, AFI and the Transplants.

Bands

Active roster

Former bands

See also
  • List of record labels

References
  1. Aylott, Tom (February 13, 2012). "PT Plays February 2012: "The Best Of Hellcat Records"". Punktastic. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  2. McDonald, Steven. "Give 'Em the Boot - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  3. Phares, Heather. "Give 'Em the Boot, Vol. 2 - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  4. Deming, Mark. "Give 'Em the Boot, Vol. 3 - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  5. Loftus, Johnny. "Give 'Em the Boot, Vol. 4 - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  6. Kalet, Hank. "Various Artists: Give 'Em the Boot IV". PopMatters. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  7. Greene, Jo-Ann (May 22, 2006). "Give 'Em the Boot, Vol. 5 - Various Artists". AllMusic. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  8. "Hellcat Records signs Time Again". Alternative Press. February 15, 2006. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
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