| Artoffact Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Jacek Kozlowski |
| Genre | Electronic |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Official website | artoffact |
Artoffact Records is a Canadian/Icelandic record label that concentrates on industrial, postpunk, heavy metal, and electronic music. The label was founded in 1999. [1]
In 1997, Jacek Kozlowski laid the groundwork for Artoffact Records. [2]
In June 2013, the label put on a live showcase performance of some of its bands, including Prospero, Encephalon, and Legend. [3]
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