Timeline

Label Founded — Mark Fischer founds Skin Graft Records in Chicago, releasing Dazzling Killmen's 'Coffin Fit' 7-inch as GR001.

Early Releases — Mount Shasta and more Dazzling Killmen releases establish the label's noise rock identity.

Face of Collapse — Dazzling Killmen release 'Face of Collapse', one of the defining noise rock records of the decade. The Flying Luttenbachers debut with 'Constructive Destruction'.

U.S. Maple Debut — U.S. Maple's 'Long Hair in Three Stages' introduces one of the most radical deconstructions of rock music. Yona-Kit and Mount Shasta add to a growing roster.

Expanding the Roster — Colossamite (featuring ex-Dazzling Killmen members) and Cheer-Accident join the label. Dazzling Killmen break up after a final tour.

Ear-Bleeding Country — The 'Ear-Bleeding Country' compilation showcases the label's diverse and uncompromising roster. Bobby Conn and Storm & Stress debut.

International Reach — Japanese bands Zeni Geva join the roster. U.S. Maple releases 'Talker'. Quintron's 'These Hands of Mine' brings garage-electronic energy.

New Millennium — Bobby Conn's 'Rise Up!' and Ruins' 'Burning Stone' continue the label's adventurous output.

Japanese Connection — Melt-Banana's 'Teeny Shiny' and U.S. Maple's final album 'Purple on Time' are released.

Heavy Additions — Lair of the Minotaur brings sludge metal to the roster. Upsilon Acrux debuts with 'Galapagos Momentum'.

Psychic Paramount — The Psychic Paramount's 'Gamelan Into the Mink Supernatural' adds krautrock-influenced intensity.

Continued Growth — Ahleuchatistas and more Lair of the Minotaur releases expand the label's sonic range.

Avant-Prog — Cheer-Accident's 'Fear Draws Misfortune' showcases the label's avant-prog side.

Psychic Paramount II — The Psychic Paramount returns with 'II', a powerful statement of noise rock hypnosis.

Legacy Continues — Skin Graft Records continues as one of the most respected independent labels for experimental and noise music, with reissues and new releases.