More than a record label and recording studio!
At Gio Smet Records, we go steps further!
What happens after your precious songs are ready to see daylight?
Gio Smet Records guides you beyond that!
It is of utmost importance that your musical works are being treated with great care. Not only are they professionally recorded, mixed and mastered, but there is also the possibility to release them on cd or vinyl. Besides that, we promote your releases through our channels. After years of activity in the music world, we can support you as an artist or band with numerous music partners.
Our promotion and/or management can even grow into offering a record deal, as the label invests in you! Together with you, the best possibilities are always discussed.
We also take care of bookings, as we combine our contacts with professional agencies.
Furthermore, we provide professional looking video clips and artwork/website/logo designs.
Being a musician himself, Gio Smet Records gives you the complete experience as an artist or band!
December 12th, 2024
Our label boss Gio will celebrate his 20+ years of music in 2025!!
Therefore, a compilation album, called "GIOGRAPHY - Vol I" will be released on February 1st, 2025!
The album will contain 15 remixed/remastered songs from all his bands and projects throughout the years!
Mark the date on you calendar!
More info very soon!
December 2nd, 2024
We are proud to announce our partnership with Café DEN DOORN to organize KEMZEKE ROCK on June 7th, 2025!!
Four of our bands will complete the line up!!
It's a FREE open air festival, so see you all there!!
More info right here!
November 15th, 2024
* NEW MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE IN WEBSHOP *
New merch available in our webshop from MIDNIGHTMARES!
Check out these high quality SIGNED posters right here!
October 31st, 2024
* HALLOWEEN SPECIAL *
Today, the HORRORWISH album "TALES FROM DEATH" turns 1 year!
The album is available, only today, for the discount price of 5 euro!!
Be quick and order right here!
October 28th, 2024
* ALBUM RELEASE DAY *
Today, our very own doom duo HIGH INQUISITOR WOE officially released their stunning new album "PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN"!
It's out there on all streaming platforms and of course available physically in our webshop right here!
October 21st, 2024
* ALBUM RELEASE DAY *
Today, our very own MIDNIGHTMARES officially released their debut album "SHADOW PEOPLE"!
It's out there on all streaming platforms and of course available physically in our webshop right here!
October 11th, 2024
Our very own MIDNIGHTMARES just released their first video clip "SANCTUARIUM"!
The song is the opening track from their upcoming debut album "Shadow People". Order the album and check the many pre sale discount deals right here!
The clip was filmed, directed and edited by B.A.S. Films.
October 5th, 2024
Pre sale for GIOFEST 2024 has just ended.
Thanks to everyone for their purchase and see you all later today!!
October 2nd, 2024
*HALLOWEEN MONTH SPECIAL*
Our very own HORRORWISH is doing a Halloween month special deal!
Their full albums "No Place To Hide" and "Tales From Death" are available now for a package deal of 13 euros!
The special will end on October 31st, so be quick to get this amazing discount deal!
Order right here!
September 24th, 2024
We are very pleased to announce the addition of THE LAST SHRINE to our band roster!!
Check out the band page right here!
Comments by the band:
“We’re happy to announce our agreement with Gio Smet Records for handling our bookings moving forward. After a straightforward meeting with Gio, where we discussed the possibilities of collaboration, we decided to give it a shot and signed the contract.
One of the things we appreciate is that we still have the flexibility to manage some aspects of the ban’s administration. There’s also the option to expand the services whenever needed.
For now, we’re hoping to secure some gigs and showing everyone our musical passion. We’ve also got some new material in the works, as a follow-up to our first album. Stay tuned on our social media and Gio Smet Records’ channels for updates!”
September 13th, 2024
Check out this awesome teaser for the upcoming MIDNIGHTMARES debut album "SHADOW PEOPLE"!
Discover the many pre sale discount deals right here!
September 2ndh, 2024
The PRE SALE for the upcoming MIDNIGHTMARES album "Shadow People" has started!
Check out the many discount deals right here!
August 28th, 2024
The line up & timetable for GIOFEST has been changed, since High Inquisitor Woe had to cancel their performance.
Check it out right here!
August 24th, 2024
Our very own HIGH INQUISITOR WOE shall release their stunning new album "PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN" on October 28th!
Tracklist:
Comments by the band:
“We have finally found our way back to the original path we set out on in 2014 when we started this band. These songs represent what we like about the doom metal genre, and for the first time ever we were in complete control of the whole process. Compositions, lyrics, production, mixing and mastering, ... it was all done in house. The sound is raw, like musicians playing music with no AI rearing its ugly head. Prepare yourself for what can only be described as a journey from hopeful light, to endless darkness. From the most epic, glorious melodies, to the deepest, most evil passages we have ever written. The message must forever be: REPENT”
Comments by the label:
“The duo had some “hiccups” along the way while recording their new album. But nonetheless, they delivered brilliantly with “Painted Vision of an Era Forlorn”! With this release, the guys have proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the Belgian and international metal scene!”
“PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN” was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by HIGH INQUISITOR WOE. All music and lyrics were composed by HIGH INQUISITOR WOE.
The recordings artists on the album include:
Glenn Stappaerts – lead vocals & guitars
Mathijs Ignoul – backing vocals, guitars & bass
Victor Schepers - drums
August 15th, 2024
Check out the official teaser for our very own GIOFEST 2024!!
Get your tickets right here!
August 7th, 2024
Our very own CATHARSIS will release their brand new EP "M-VIII B.C." on October 5th, 2024! As a special surprise, the release will be during their headlining show at GIOFEST!
The EP will contain the following tracks:
1. Paradise Lost
2. A Bloodier Shade Of Pale
3. Retard
4. Nasu
5. Whirpool
Pre order NOW right here!
August 5th, 2024
Our very own HORRORWISH just released the brand new lyric video for the song 'THE TASTE OF FOREVER". Taken from the album "Tales From Death".
The song is based on the life of notorious serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
The album is still available right here!
June 12th, 2024
New merch alert!
Check out this special COMBO DEAL from our very own FRAGMENTUM!
Order right here!
May, 19th, 2024
Our very own Midnightmares released their brand new single "LEAVE ME WITH MY DEMONS"!!
Watch the lyric video right here!
Comments by the band:
"The song is about fallen angels, lost souls, bound to darkness, who have been given the choice of salvation. But they now belong naturally in the dark void. It is their domain, where they are free and powerful, so they refuse to leave and embrace the darkness instead."
May, 6th, 2024
We are overjoyed to announce ThrAnK to our band roster!!
Comments by the band:
"Only one meeting with Gio was enough to convince us that working together was the only way forward. His vision on our collaboration matched perfectly with what we were looking for and we are sure this will be the beginning of amazing things. Let's do this!
Alexis Erbil Seb."
Comments by the label:
"As you all know, at Gio Smet Records, we only go for quality artists and bands. ThrAnK is yet another example of that! We are 100% behind their music and, after just one meeting, we knew we were on the same page also personally. We are excited to start this journey together!"
April, 20th, 2024
Our very own FleXanT just released the long awaited new single and lyric video "MEDUSA'S FLOWER"!
The song is a real sledgehammer blow!
Comments by the label:
“FleXanT really delivered with this new single. The song hits hard like a sledgehammer blow! It was a great experience working with these guys in the studio. FleXanT is back! This song will truly explode on any stage!”
April, 8th, 2024
Pre sales for the brand new FRAGMENTUM album "CORN RITUAL" has started right now!
Order the album here for the limited discount price of 8 euro!
March, 30th, 2024
The stunning brand new single and lyric video "CORN RITUAL" by our very own FRAGMENTUM is OUT NOW!
The song is taken from the upcoming EP "Corn Ritual", which will be released on May 10th!
March, 28th, 2024
The line up for VORTROCK 2025 is complete!
VAN CAMP (featuring "Shorty" from KILLER), MIDNIGHTMARES, FRAGMENTUM and FLEXANT will rock the stage on May 17th, 2025!
It's still a while, but pre sale tickets can be ordered right here!
March, 25th, 2024
Our very own CATHARSIS will release the 5-track EP "M-VIII B.C." later this fall!
The ETA is October 1st, 2024.
While the band is working on the full length album 'Ithnayn', they realised they had some songs in their repertoire that they've been playing live since the beginning and are just too good to be cast away.
So Catharsis decided to record M-VIII B.C. ('Made Before Catharsis').
THis EP will contain the single 'Paradise Lost' from the upcoming album 'Ithnayn'
and the 4 songs they didn't want to get lost are:
A Bloodier Shade of Pale
Retard
Nasu
Whirlpool
March, 21st, 2024
Gio Smet Records will organize The Other Side Fest (TOS Fest) on 14/12/2024 together with Midnightmares and Fragmentum!!
The festival will take place at "The Other Side" bar in Peer!
Line up:
19u30 – 20u: CATHARSIS
20u20 – 20u50: GALLIA
21u10 – 21u50: MIDNIGHTMARES
22u10 – 22u55: FRAGMENTUM
23u15 – END: CATHUBODUA
VVK: €15
ADK: €18
Pre sale tickets are available right here!
March, 16th, 2024
The second band for VORTROCK 2025 is announced!
Our very own FRAGMENTUM shall join the ranks that day!
More info very soon...
March, 14th, 2024
Gio Smet Records is going to organize another Metal Fest, besides GioFest, called "VORTROCK"!!!
The event will be hosted at "ART Vortn Vis" in Ieper on May 17th, 2025!
It's still a while away, but for now we can announce the first band of the line up: Midnightmares!!!!
The brand new dark symphonic metal band has just released the latest single "SHADOW PEOPLE" and will release a full album later this year!!
March, 11th, 2024
Our very own FRAGMENTUM will release their brand new EP "CORN RITUAL" on May 10th this year!!
The long awaited album, inspired by Mayan culture, is a pure dark/melodic masterpiece!!
Tracklist:
1. Corn Ritual
2. A Sense Of Fear
3. Saviour Of The Tribe
4. Ghost Of The King
5. Mighty Wing
March, 10th, 2024
Check out the brand new MIDNIGHTMARES merchandise in our official webshop right here!
March, 1st, 2024
Today, we mark a special day as the WOLFPACT EP "ALPHA WOLF" is released!!
Check it out on their official Bandcamp page right here!
Tracklist:
1. Alpha Wolf
2. Iron Heart
3. All In You
4. When Angels Die
5. I Bleed In Black
Music by Gio Smet.
Lyrics by Jürgen Wulfes.
Mixed & mastered at Gio Smet Records.
February, 29th, 2024
The brand new Midnightmares single "SHADOW PEOPLE" is out now!!
Check out the single & video below!
Comments by the band:
"The song is about that feeling most people experience sometimes, when seeing "something" out of the corner of their eye, a shadowy figure. However, when you turn to see it directly, there's nothing there. Some call this phenomenon "Shadow People". The lyrics tell the story about the point of view of someone who, after seeing the "shadow people" for a long time, finally gets trapped in a labyrinthine nightmare with them. We are absolutely overjoyed with the final result. Music and lyrics completes each other so well on this song. We believe each song should tell a fascinating and captivating story. “Shadow People” is a true example of that.”
February, 11th, 2024
On March 1st, MIDNIGHTMARES shall release their second single, called "SHADOW PEOPLE"!!
Check out more about the band right here.
Comments by the band:
"The song is about that feeling most people experience sometimes, when seeing "something" out of the corner of their eye, a shadowy figure. However, when you turn to see it directly, there's nothing there. Some call this phenomenon "Shadow People".
The lyrics tells the sory about the point of view of someone who, after seeing the "shadow people" for a long time, finally gets trapped in a labyrinthine nightmare with them ... We can't wait to share this with all of you! Just like our debut single, there will be a YouTube premiere for the release of "Shadow People", so mark the date and stay tuned for more news!"
February, 1st, 2024
The remixed/remastered EP "I" by CATHARSIS is officially out today!
Get your copy at our webshop right here!
Tracklist:
1. As The Crow Flies
2. Pro Patria Mori
3. Squidnunc
4. Cauchemar
5. As The Crow Flies (Live)
6. A Bloodier Shade Of Pale (Live)
7. Pro Patria Mori (Live)
8. Cauchemar (Live)
9. Squidnunc (Live)
10. Whirlpool (Live)
January, 25th, 2024
We are overjoyed to announce that VAN CAMP will join the Gio Smet Records ranks!
Van Camp is none other than singer/guitar player Paul "Shorty" Van Camp, known from the legendary band KILLER!!
In 1987, Shorty released his first solo album "Too Wild To Tame". After many years and alot of fans screaming for another solo album, Van Camp will release a brand new album later this year! To further give the fans a real treat, Van Camp will also become a live band! So keep your eyes and ears wide open in the coming months for more news!
For now, check out VAN CAMP right here!
January, 20th, 2024
The very first edition of GIOFEST will take place on October 5th, 2024!
Pre sale tickets are now available right here!
Info:
Date: October 5th, 2024
Venue: DVG Club - Weggevoerdenlaan 5, 8500 Kortrijk
Doors: 13u
First band: 13u30
Line up:
13u30 - 14u10: A Sweet Suffering
14u30 - 15u10: Eleven O Seven
15u30 - 16u10: La Nausée
16u30 - 17u10: High Inquisitor Woe
17u30 - 18u10: Deafcon
18u30 - 19u10: NOORD
19u30 - 20u10: Fragmentum
20u30 - 21u10: FleXanT
21u30 - 22u10: Catharsis
22u10: Afterparty
Tickets:
Pre sale €18
At the register €22
January, 17th, 2024
Belgian/Mexican dark symphonic/gothic metal duo MIDNIGHTMARES released their very first single and video "SANCTUARIUM"!
The song was written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Gio Smet. The vocals were written and recorded by Mariel Gimeno.
Comments by the band:
“We are overjoyed with the result of our very first single. We believe we’ve captured the right vibe and atmosphere of the story behind the song, which is a dark and captivating experience. Every song needs a compelling story behind it. That makes the experience complete. “Sanctuarium” is a perfect example of that. There’s more to come, but for now we are very proud of our first piece of work.”
January, 3rd, 2024
Overjoyed with this great honour! Metal Pedia from Mexico really liked the latest HORRORWISH album "TALES FROM DEATH"!!
Order the album right here!
