Listenable Records
Listenable Records is a France-based independent metal label whose official website dates its founding to 1997 (though the label's own Bandcamp profile states 1990). Over its history it has released material from internationally known extreme metal acts such as Gojira, Immolation, Aborted, Soilwork, Voivod, and Napalm Death, alongside classic reissues (e.g. Coroner) and a secondary line of hard rock, doom, and stoner rock releases. As of mid-2026 the label remains active, with new releases from Leatherwitch, Eternal Evil, and Locus Noir shipping in early-to-mid 2026.
Quick Facts
- Country
- France
- Founded
- 1997
- Label size
- Mid-to-large established independent label with a long catalog history and international distribution
- Activity
- Active, releasing multiple titles across formats within the past several months
- Genres
- death metal, black metal, thrash metal, extreme/progressive metal, hard rock / doom / stoner rock (secondary catalog)
What Does Listenable Records Release?
Representative artists: Gojira, Immolation, Aborted, Soilwork, Manowar, Voivod, Strapping Young Lad, Napalm Death
A large, genre-spanning roster anchored by long-running extreme metal names, with a parallel classic rock/doom/stoner imprint
Who Is This Label Likely to Fit?
An active, well-established French metal label with a broad extreme-metal and hard rock roster and steady recent release activity, but with no publicly documented demo submission process or geographic restrictions found during this research pass, so bands should confirm submission channels directly with the label before sending material.
This is Metal-Labels' analysis based on available roster and activity data, not a claim made by the label itself.
Demo & Submission Information
No dedicated demo submission page or publicly stated submission policy was found on the label's official website, Bandcamp, or social channels during this research. Bands considering Listenable Records should verify current submission instructions and any genre or geographic restrictions directly via the label's official contact channels before sending material, rather than assuming any policy.
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