Vision of God Records

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Vision of God Records
FoundedFebruary 2013
FounderDuane Keith
Genre
Country of originU.S.
Location Muskegon, Michigan
Official website visionofgodrecords.com

Vision of God Records is a Christian record label formed by Duane Keith. [1] The label was formed in 2013 in Muskegon, Michigan. [2] The label is primarily known for re-releasing albums with new artwork, mixing and mastering, [3] but they do also have original releases. [4] The label features bands such as Antidemon and Demoniciduth. Although based in Michigan, the majority of the bands on the label are either from Brazil (Antidemon, Hazeroth) or the Ukraine (Angel 7, Holy Blood). [5] The label also has an imprint known as Christian Metal Underground Records. [6] [7] The label also distributes Lament Records’ material throughout the United States. [8]

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Current Vision of God artists

Former Vision of God Records artists

Christian Metal Underground artists

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