Profound Lore Records
Canadian independent record label
Profound Lore Records is a Canadian independent record label founded in May 2004. The label primarily focuses on releasing extreme metal and experimental albums.
It "began as the 'hobby-like venture' of a few friends but, over the past six years, the label has evolved into a one-man enterprise, shaped a distinct 'aesthetic identity' and provided owner Chris Bruni with a full-time job." Notable artists who have published their work by the label include Agalloch and Bell Witch.
The label has been described as having imbued brand loyalty to some fans. The label received criticism from The A.V. Club for distributing National Socialist black metal artists.
Artists
Agalloch
Alan Averill
Alcest
Altar of Plagues
Amber Asylum
Amesoeurs
The Angelic Process
The Atlas Moth
Bell Witch
Bosse-de-Nage
Blacklist
Bloody Panda
Castevet
Cobalt
Dälek
Disma
Full of Hell
The Gates of Slumber
Hammers of Misfortune
Krallice
Leviathan
Lingua Ignota
Locrian
Ludicra
Monarch!
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