Shock Imprint Halfcut Records Signs Canadian Distro Deal

An imprint on Shock Records, heavy music label Halfcut have signed a reciprocal deal with Canadian label Distort.

The independent Toronto-based Distort is currently home to the likes of Alexisonfire, Cancer Bats and more, with Melbourne post hardcore outfit Belle Haven the first Halfcut band to release via Distort next year, around their Aus March release date.

Halfcut have worked with Thy Art Is Murder, Crossfaith, Gallows, While She Sleeps and Caulfield since their inception in 2012.

“Rarely does a band have all the elements I look for right out of the gate. Belle Haven is a group that has the sound and musicianship that keeps metal inspiring,” Distort director Greg Below said on the announcement.