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Zero Dimensional Records

Japanese independent record label from Osaka specializing in black metal releases, founded in 2009.

Last updated September 29, 2026

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Overview

Zero Dimensional Records is an independent Japanese record label based in Osaka, founded in 2009. The label specializes in black metal and related extreme metal genres, and has released albums by both Japanese and international artists. According to Discogs, as of July 5, 2022, the label had released 95 albums. It has been described by the English-language metal website Metalsucks.net as an important distribution syndicate for black metal extremists. The label operates three sublabels: Hidden Marly Production, East Chaos Records, and Maa Productions. It also acts as a distribution partner for the Chinese black metal label Pest Productions. Zero Dimensional Records has released works by national groups such as Infernal Necromancy, Kanashimi, and Absolute of Malignity, as well as international acts including Satanic Warmaster, Horna, and Taake, some of which have been associated with NSBM. Other groups that have released albums through the label in Japan include Besatt, Helheim, and Happy Days. In early 2022, the Italian black metal project Hanormale, whose lyrics are mainly influenced by Japanese folklore and mythology, signed a contract with Zero Dimensional Records.

History

Zero Dimensional Records was launched in 2009 in Osaka, Japan, as a label dedicated to black metal. Over the years, it has built a catalog that includes releases from Japanese acts such as Infernal Necromancy, Kanashimi, and Absolute of Malignity, as well as international artists like Satanic Warmaster, Horna, and Taake. Some of these international groups have been associated with NSBM. The label also released albums by Besatt, Helheim, and Happy Days in Japan. In addition to its own releases, Zero Dimensional Records serves as a distribution partner for the Chinese black metal label Pest Productions. The label operates three sublabels: Hidden Marly Production, East Chaos Records, and Maa Productions. In early 2022, the Italian black metal project Hanormale signed with the label. As of July 5, 2022, Discogs listed 95 albums released by the label. The English-language metal website Metalsucks.net has referred to Zero Dimensional Records as an important distribution syndicate for black metal extremists.

  • 2022

    Italian black metal project Hanormale signed with the label.

  • 2020

    Released Infernal Necromancy – Propaganda (ZDR 073).

  • 2019

    Released Mass Kontrol Genocide – Apocalypse (ZDR 067).

  • 2018

    Released Abigail – Fucking Louder Than Hell (ZDR 055) and Horna – Kasteessa Kirottu (ZDR 057).

  • 2017

    Released Helheim – LandawarijaR (ZDR 046) and Besatt – Anticross (ZDR 050).

  • 2016

    Released Besatt – In Nomine Satanas (HMP 044), Taake – Noregs Vaapen (ZDR-40), and Taake – Stridens Hus (ZDR-41).

  • 2015

    Released Satanic Warmaster – Fimbulwinter (ZDR 031).

  • 2014

    Released Infernal Necromancy/Kanashimi – Hikari to Yami Split (ZDR 019) and Happy Days/Kanashimi – The Great Depression II Split (ZDR-024).

  • 2014

    Released Satanic Warmaster – Luciferian Torches (ZDR027).

  • 2012

    Released Absolute of Malignity – Absolute of Malignity (ZDR 015).

Products and positioning

Independent label and distribution syndicate for black metal and extreme metal, with a focus on both Japanese and international acts.

Product categories. Black metal albums · Extreme metal records · CDs · Vinyl records

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