Ben Sebastian: Champion of Blackened Creativity and Founder of FACE RIPPER RECORDS

For over three years, Ben Sebastian has immersed himself in the dark pulse of the metal underground, championing more than 300 bands, solo artists, and composers through his YouTube podcasts, reaction videos, and reviews. His passion for metal is absolute, but it’s his mission that sets him apart: to inspire artists to embrace their raw, unyielding individuality and transcend the hardships of existence through their unique talents—regardless of skill, resources, or genre.

An ex-cocaine addict and former prisoner, Ben embodies the very spirit of redemption that fuels the blackened flame of his creations. A practicing Buddhist, his philosophy revolves around building an ethical, supportive community where each member discovers their purpose—musical or otherwise—to alleviate the suffering of human existence. Yet, make no mistake: his own music is as ruthless as a swarm of rabid piranhas, brimming with raw, unrelenting fury.

A Vision Born of Disillusionment

Through his journey of supporting countless artists, Ben has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. He’s celebrated alongside musicians who achieved the dream of being signed to a label, only to later learn of the crippling costs—financial, emotional, and spiritual—that often follow. The exploitative nature of certain deals and the heartbreak of seeing once-vibrant artists crushed under the weight of industry expectations struck a chord of guilt and outrage.

Ben's dismay wasn’t limited to the predatory practices of some labels but extended to the system itself: streaming platforms that pay a meager $0.003 per stream, with even that pittance under constant threat of reduction. For many artists, the dream of earning a living through their art becomes a Sisyphean struggle.

Enter FACE RIPPER RECORDS

Against this bleak landscape, Ben forged FACE RIPPER RECORDS —a label as uncompromising as its founder. Call it a foundation or a haven, but above all, it’s a community. Here, there are no contracts, no fine print, no backroom deals, and no bloated executives. The artists who bear the FACE RIPPER RECORDS name do so by choice, not obligation.

This is a space where musicians can thrive without fear of exploitation. Artists join willingly, at no cost, and can leave just as freely—whether to pursue a major label deal or forge their own path. The label takes no cuts, demands no compromises, and offers no illusions. What it does provide is a platform, a network, and an ethos that values creativity, integrity, and community above all else.

Under the FACE RIPPER RECORDS banner, Ben seeks to tear down the barriers that chain artists to a system designed to drain their passion. This is metal, redefined: raw, unchained, and fiercely independent.

Join the FACE RIPPER RECORDS roster and embrace a vision where musicians reclaim their power, and the music speaks louder than the industry ever could.