Record label • Drum & Bass
Metalheadz
- 1994Founded
- LondonUnited Kingdom
- 8Artists
Metalheadz is a British drum and bass label founded in London in 1994 by Goldie and the DJ duo Kemistry & Storm. It grew out of the Sunday Sessions club night, which started in 1995 at the Blue Note.The early catalogue included Photek, Dillinja, Doc Scott, Peshay, Alex Reece and Source Direct, and the Platinum Breakz compilation series, launched in 1996 with FFRR Records, brought the sound to a larger audience. Later artists include Commix, Lenzman, SCAR and Mako. Metalheadz is known in the scene as a long running home for darker, technical drum and bass, and it still releases new records every few weeks.
About Metalheadz
Label facts| Founded | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Based in | London, United Kingdom |
| Founders | Goldie, Kemistry, Storm |
| Sound | Drum & Bass |
| Status | Active |
Metalheadz is a British drum and bass label founded in London in 1994 by Goldie and the DJ duo Kemistry & Storm. It grew out of the Sunday Sessions club night, which started in 1995 at the Blue Note.
The early catalogue included Photek, Dillinja, Doc Scott, Peshay, Alex Reece and Source Direct, and the Platinum Breakz compilation series, launched in 1996 with FFRR Records, brought the sound to a larger audience. Later artists include Commix, Lenzman, SCAR and Mako. Metalheadz is known in the scene as a long running home for darker, technical drum and bass, and it still releases new records every few weeks.
Artists on Metalheadz
Roster and regulars
- Doc Scott
- Commix
- Lenzman
- SCAR
- Mako
- Artificial Intelligence
Latest from the Metalheadz roster
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Questions about Metalheadz
What genre is Metalheadz?
Metalheadz is best known for Drum & Bass releases. The label has been releasing music since 1994.
Who founded Metalheadz?
Metalheadz was founded in 1994 by Goldie, Kemistry and Storm and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Who releases on Metalheadz?
Artists closely tied to Metalheadz include Goldie, Photek, Doc Scott, Commix, Lenzman and SCAR.
Where can I buy Metalheadz releases?
Releases are available on Beatport, on Bandcamp and through the label's own site.
Who are the biggest artists on Metalheadz?
Ranked by chart points over the last 12 months, the top artists on Metalheadz are Goldie (0 tracks), Photek (0 tracks), Doc Scott (0 tracks), Commix (0 tracks) and Lenzman (0 tracks).
Where can I hear Metalheadz artists live?
Artists from the Metalheadz roster are booked at upcoming festivals including EDC Colombia. See the festival list on this page for dates and lineups.
Label information from the label's official channels (en.wikipedia.org, metalheadz.bandcamp.com). Last checked 8 Oct 2026.