User:Americanvoodoo

American Voodoo is more than just a record label. Its a collective of artists with a vision for the future. Founded by Opiate for the Masses guitarist Jim Kaufman in 2005, American Voodoo began setting standards immediately with the labels first release, The Spore, by Opiate For The Masses. The record immediately stood out from the pack with its potent mix of electronic hard rock ecstasy and industrial agony. Its success saw Opiate For The Masses embark on numerous tours with the likes of everyone from Avenged Sevenfold and Disturbed to Ministry and Static-X. However, this was only the beginning. Jim always had a far bigger plan in store for American Voodoo, and that plans implementation begins now...

The labels hottest new acts, Phantom Communique and The Hypo Twins, are quickly creating a buzz within their respective genres. Phantom Communiques scathing debut offering, The Wolf and The Sheep, simply pummels with an unbridled metallic attack tempered by soaring melodies while The Hypo Twins play punk-dance rock with a splash of sharp humor. Kaufman further comments on his eclectic roster, There are no other bands like the bands on American Voodoo. Because I came up as an artist, I can sympathize and understand the artists point of view. We work with them from the ground up.

Kaufmans own talents as an artist and producer have become integral to the labels success. He even produced each release currently on the labels schedule. Im hands-on with everyone in an artistic sense. I actually work with the musicians in the studio and help them hone their talents individually. With this hands-on approach, Kaufman was able to imbue a personal stamp on each and every record that hes releasing, truly unique for any label. He continues, I want to have a personal relationship with all of my artists. The principle of American Voodoo is to give the bands 100 percent of our efforts. We really handpicked the artists and the team, and its a privilege to be the producer and the head of the label.

The label was even born out of inspiration from other artists. Jim further states, There are a lot of different creative outlets that have been amazing for me: producing, playing in bands and scoring films. Working with other artists has been one of the most inspiring things for me. Producing has allowed me to get to a place where I have a network of musicians. I just want to be able to make great art and get it out to the world. This is a label started by an artist with a focus on artists. We want to get bands on the road and records in stores.