Gio Smet Records

More than a record label!

Professional Music Recordings

Mixing & Mastering

Artwork

Pressing CD/Vinyl

Bookings

Videoclips

Photoshoots

Social media management

Website Design/management

Webshop Distribution

About us...

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!

Latest News...

October 30th, 2025

Trick or treat? 🎃
We say TREAT!
Both Horrorwish CD's just €5 each for Halloween only!

Check out this HALLOWEEN SPECIAL from our very own HORRORWISH right here!!

October 29th, 2025

Another great day for Gio Smet Records as we are delighted to welcome DARK AS DAYS under our wings!

As everyone knows, we only aim for high quality bands and DARK AS DAYS is another perfect example of that!

Formed in 2024 and based in Antwerp,Bxl and Herentals, Dark As Days is a metal band that blends intricate musicianship with the intensity of metalcore. Known for their dynamic soundscapes and powerful choruses, the band fuses complex rhythms, soaring melodies, and aggressive riffs to create a unique sonic identity. Drawing inspiration from both classic progressive metal and the raw energy of modern metalcore, Dark as Days pushes the boundaries of genre, delivering an immersive and emotionally charged experience. With a reputation for explosive live performances, they aim to leave their mark on the European metal scene and beyond.

Statement by the band:

The Belgian metal band Dark As Daysproudly announces a collaboration with Gio Smet Records. With this partnership, two Belgian forces join hands to bring the music of Dark As Days to a wider audience, both nationally and internationally.

Gio Smet Records, founded by musician and producer Gio Smet, is known for its passion for heavy music and its support of independent artists within the rock and metal scene. The collaboration marks a new chapter for Dark As Days, as the band aims to further develop and take new musical steps with the support of the label.

“We’re very excited to work with a label that shares our vision and energy,” says Dark As Days. “Gio understands what we stand for and helps us bring our music to the world in the right way.”

More news about upcoming releases and projects will follow soon.

Dark As Days x Gio Smet Records — Belgian metal, stronger than ever.

October 27th, 2025

We are excited to welcome VALLARIS under our wings!

The duo consists of none other than MARIEL GIMENO (Midnightmares) and our very own label manager GIO SMET!

The duo brings a very interesting mix of acoustic medieval, celtic and folk tunes!!

Perfect at any pub or feast to have a great time dancing and singing along with original and cover songs!

Their first single "SAINT BERNARDUS" will be released on December 25th!

More news very soon!

Check out their bio and links right here!

This duo on your stage? Click right here!

October 26th, 2025

Many thanks to everyone who supported us at GIOFEST 2025!!

Special thanks to the DVG Club and Crew, our sponsors and of course all our amazing bands!!

See you next time!!

October 25th, 2025

Pre sales for GIOFEST 2025 has ended! Thanks to everyone for your orders!

Of course, regular tickets will be available today at the doors!

GIOFEST 2025 will open today at 15u, with the first band starting at 15u30!!

See you all in a couple of hours!!

October 21st, 2025

We are proud to present the brand new single/video "CROWN OF BLOOD" by our very own THRANK!!

The song was recorded, mixed and mastered at the "GIO SMET RECORDS" studio!

October 20th 2025

We are overjoyed to announce that our very own PITCHFORK will re-release their EP "Horror Trance", on December 12th, 2025!!

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Horror Trance

3. Crossfades

4. The Grail

5. Pitchfork

Statement by the band:

"Hi thrashers, how are you doing?

We just started the recordings for our first full lenght album (news will come in the next weeks/months) and trafficking with sounds and volumes we decided to give a refreshment to our EP "Horror Trance" sound: more guitars, different triangulation of the instruments and voice;

the first print copies were also finishing, so we catched 2 birds with one stone.

We also literally gave a twist to the artwork, inverting the front with the back and vice versa.

As mentioned in the past, the ep has been recorded in 2023/2024 with the help of session players and Raaf Atasi, guitar player of the band at the time."

Pitchfork is composed and commanded by:

Emanuele Quaranta - vocals

Frank Stijnen - rhythm guitar

Andrea Serra - bass guitar

Robbert Vrijenhoek - drums

October 17th 2025

Statement by our very own MIDNIGHTMARES:

Dear Shadow People,

We regret to inform our fans that Midnightmares will not be able to perform in the United Kingdom as planned. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen complications at the UK border, the band was not permitted entry into the country.

Recent and ongoing changes to UK travel and entry regulations have made the process increasingly unpredictable, and despite our team’s best efforts to comply with all requirements, the situation was ultimately out of our control.

We deeply apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the shows. The band and our management are heartbroken by this turn of events and are already exploring all possible options to reschedule performances as soon as circumstances allow.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We hope to see you soon under better circumstances.

October 4th 2025

Our very own Midnightmares released their brand new album "M O R T A L I S"!!

Order your physical copy right here!

The band will do a special album release show tonight at "The Other Side Live", together with special guests Decision and Criminal Judge!!

October 1st, 2025

Pre-sale has ended for the upcoming MIDNIGHTMARES album "MORTALIS" (out Oct. 4th).

All pre orders have been shipped out today!

Thanks to everyone for your orders!

September 12th, 2025

Our very own MIDNIGHTMARES just released their single/video "MORTALIZE", taken from the upcoming album

M O R T A L I S, which will be released on October 4th.

The song features RALF SCHEEPERS from Primal Fear!

Check out the brand new single/video right here!

Check out the pre order deals for the new album right here!

September 1st, 2025

Pre sales has started for the upcoming "MORTALIS" album by our very own MIDNIGHTMARES!

Check out the many discount deals right here!

August 7th, 2025

We are overjoyed to welcome SYMFATA at the label!

The symphonic metal formation recorded their upcoming EP at our studio which will be released early 2026!

Check out their full bio and links right here!

Statement by the band:

"After our first meeting, we immediately had a good feeling about Gio—his vision especially resonated with us. After some time, we decided to work with him, although the timing wasn’t ideal, as it coincided with his move to Wevelgem, which caused some delays. At one point, our drummer received a message from Gio asking if we could start recording and programming the drums. That’s how the process got rolling.

The recordings progressed slowly but steadily, while we witnessed Gio’s studio gradually taking shape. It was a great experience—Gio was open to our feedback and nothing was too much for him. He also contributed some great suggestions and tips along the way, which ultimately led to our first EP—a result we’re truly proud of!

Thanks for everything, Gio—you're a top guy!"

August 1st, 2025

We are delighted to welcome PITCHFORK under our wings!

As you know, at Gio Smet Records we only go for high quality bands and PITCHFORK is yet another perfect example of that!

Check out their full bio and links right here!

Statement by the band:

We are really happy to start this collaboration with Gio Smet Records;

they'll support Pitchfork with promotion and booking and we are looking forward to destroy the stage!

Thanks a lot Gio!

July 29th, 2025

VIDEO ALERT!

Check out the brand new single/video "DENIED" from our very own SULFEET!

July 23rd, 2025

We have the honor of welcoming DECISION at our label!

Check out their bio and links right here!

Statement by the label:

Today, we are overjoyed to welcome DECISION at our label! The band was on our radar for a while before they contacted us. After a very pleasant meeting, it was clear we were on the same page right away.

At Gio SMet Records, we only go for high quality bands and DECISION is yet another perfect example of that!

Statement by the band:

As a band, we are excited to enter into a collaboration with Gio Smet Records.

With this partnership, we’re essentially adopting a new family member into the Decision Army and marking another milestone on the band’s timeline!
Thanks to Gio’s knowledge and experience, we now have the opportunity to move closer to our goal: bringing our music and story to the world and creating unforgettable moments with friends, family, and fans both on and off the stage!
Together we will go ABOVE AND BEYOND!

July 22nd, 2025

Check out this teaser for the upcoming SULFEET single "Denied"!

The full videoclip will be released July 29th!

June 2nd, 2025

Event Cancellation Notice

We regret to inform you that the upcoming event KEMZEKE ROCK has been cancelled due to a recent change in ownership at the venue. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your support.

May 17th, 2025

Presale for VORTROCK 2025 is closed as of now.

Thanks to everyone that bought their tickets online and see you al later today!

March 27th, 2025

We are overjoyed to welcome Sulfeet at the label!!

As everyone knows, at Gio Smet Records, we only go for high quality bands! SULFEET is a perfect example of that!!

Exciting things are coming!!

Statement by SULFEET:

"We as SULFEET are VERY excited to announce we have joined Gio Smet Records for promoting our second album "Comfortable in Misery" and pushing the social media aspect.

Since we are not the standard metal act, Gio, with all his knowledge and connections, will be a big help in securing some gigs where a Melodic Slow Metalband like SULFEET is not very common.

The flexibility and experience on their part and good reviews of, and from other bands with Gio Smet Records, made us decide we want to take this next step."

Check out the Bio & links here!