Close 2 Death is a drum and bass label based in Gloucester, UK, with a focus on dark, melodic and heavier sounds. Its roster includes Inward, Hanzo & Randie, Kutlo and Alerstorm, and the label holds events and showcases for its artists. It was formed to promote this music and give emerging acts opportunities to release alongside established artists. The first release featured tracks by Muffler and Purple Unit, sold 960 units, and was followed by a worldwide distribution agreement with Nu Urban Music.
Its releases include “No Mans Land/Trip 2 Hell” from 2007, the two-part Tunnel of Death compilation from 2008, and “Krakpot/Burning Shadow” from 2010. In 2011, Close 2 Death issued Aeph’s single “The Burning Shadow / Nothing Is Safe.” Later output came from Inward Phase, Finalfix, The Clamps, Merikan and Shadow Sect. In 2024 it released Joe Ford’s remix of Finalfix’s “Hypocrites”.
