epitaph records is an independent music label founded in los angeles by bad religion guitarist brett gurewitz. early releases from a variety of punk heavyweights spawned what became known as the 90s punk explosion. along the way epitaph proudly launched its sister label anti-, representing unique and distinguished acts. from the beginning epitaph's mission has been to serve the musicians on its diverse and creative roster - an artist-first model, radical twenty years ago, and much imitated today.