RAGEBREED PRESENTS

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DIGITAL AND HARD COPY RELEASES - WITH ONLINE DISTRIBUTION
KARINA A SHER - RAGEBREED RECORDS - OWNER
Ragebreed Records is a dynamic and fiercely independent record label rooted in the UK’s vibrant underground music scene. Established under the umbrella of the broader Ragebreed brand, the label was created with a singular purpose: to amplify the voices of emerging and independent artists within metal, rock, and alternative genres on a global stage. The label was founded and is spearheaded by Karina Sher, an accomplished musician, entrepreneur, and advocate of grassroots music. Known for her work as the frontwoman of the melodic death metal band Mindlapse and ambient gothic project/film Lake Of Dreams, Karina’s deep connection to the underground scene fueled the inception of Ragebreed Records.
Her vision was to provide a platform that not only promotes cutting-edge heavy music but also nurtures a thriving, inclusive community of artists, fans, and industry professionals. Ragebreed Records prides itself on embracing a DIY ethos, offering bands the freedom to retain creative control while benefiting from comprehensive promotional and distribution support. The label’s diverse artist roster spans a broad spectrum of sub genres—ranging from melodic death metal, doom, gothic rock,  to hard rock to metal—reflecting the eclectic and boundary-pushing spirit of the underground music world.
The label’s current roster includes notable acts such as Mindlapse, whose powerful blend of death, black, and progressive metal has garnered a loyal following as well as Lake Of Dreams which is a concept progressive, ambient gothic folk, and film project.  In addition to releasing albums and singles, Ragebreed Records is actively involved in curating compilations, and fostering cross-promotional opportunities both online and in physical spaces.
Through these efforts, the label continues to build bridges between artists and audiences, transcending geographical boundaries and uniting a global network of heavy music enthusiasts. Ragebreed Records operates alongside the wider Ragebreed brand, which includes Ragebreed Magazine, Ragebreed Promotions, and merchandise services—all aimed at strengthening the underground community and offering multifaceted support to its members. With a foundation built on authenticity, empowerment, and community spirit, Ragebreed Records stands as a vital force in the independent music industry, tirelessly working to spotlight talent and sustain the raw, passionate energy of underground metal, rock, and alternative music.
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KARINA SHER

LABEL OWNER - CEO

We will be coordinating distribution in collaboration with Earache Records Worldwide Distribution.  Lake Of Dreams and Mindlapse are released under Ragebreed Records and distributed through Earache Worldwide Distribution.

JAMES ROACH

LABEL MANAGER - INTERN TRAINEE 

In 2026, he will take charge of overseeing the roster of newly signed artists. As the primary point of contact, he will welcome and guide fresh talent on the label.

MINDLAPSE AND LAKE OF DREAMS

RAGEBREED INTERVIEWS/FEATURES

ISSUE 3 - RAGEBREED MAGAZINE
KARINA SHER, AN ACCOMPLISHED SINGER AND TALENTED SONGWRITER, IS THE CREATIVE FORCE BEHIND THE CAPTIVATING TRACKS BEHIND "LAKE OF DREAMS" AND  BRUTAL METAL "MINDLAPSE." HER MUSIC EMBRACES A WIDE RANGE OF EMOTIONS AND EVOKES STRONG FEELINGS, RESONATING WITH LISTENERS IN AN UNFORGETTABLE WAY THAT LEAVES A LASTING IMPACT. WITH EACH SONG, SHE SKILLFULLY WEAVES TOGETHER LYRICS AND MELODIES THAT DRAW HER AUDIENCE INTO A WORLD OF CREATIVITY AND ARTISTRY. WHETHER IT IS BRUTAL OR MELODIC, AS A DEDICATED ARTIST, SHE CREATES SONGS AS CONCEPT PROJECTS BRINGING ATMOSPHERE AND IMAGINATION WHETHER DARK OR BEAUTIFUL.  SHE IS ALSO WRITING THE LAKE OF DREAMS FILM, FURTHER EXPANDING HER CREATIVE HORIZONS AND DEMONSTRATING HER VERSATILITY IN MULTIPLE FORMS OF ART.  2026 IS LOOKING AT FINISHING THE SCRIPT THEN LOOKING FOR THE FUNDING ASPECT FOR THE FILM AND ALBUM PROJECTS.  SHE WILL BE RECRUITING ACTORS THIS YEAR ONCE THE BUDGET IS SECURE.  STEP BY STEP THE LAKE OF DREAMS PROJECT IS LOOKING TO BE AN AMBITIOUS BUT BRILLIANTLY CREATIVE FILM AND PROJECT/FRANCHISE.
new single "hold me" - lake of dreams

LAKE OF DREAMS - "HOLD ME"

RELEASED BY RAGEBREED RECORDS - EARACHE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
BREAKING NEWS!!!

RAGEBREED RECORDS ADVERTISED AT BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL

LAKE OF DREAMS AND MINDLAPSE PLUGGED ON THE MAIN STAGE TVS AT BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL
MINDLapse and lake of dreams

NEWS 

RAGEBREED RECORDS NEWS

LAKE OF DREAMS "HOLD ME" RELEASED GLOBALLY VIA EARACHE WORLDWIDE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION

MINDLAPSE "RAGE OF MASSES" RELEASED GLOBALLY VIA EARACHE WORLDWIDE DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION

MINDLAPSE AND LAKE OF DREAMS IN ISSUE 3 OF RAGEBREED MAGAZINE

MINDLAPSE GET INTO THE N1M CHARTS WITH THE PROPHECY AS NUMBER 1 WITH ALSO HAUNTED 
lake of dreams poster at bloodstock festival and advertised on main stage screens 16 times during the festival in 2024 

LAKE OF DREAMS SCRIPT IS BEING BUILD FOR THE NEW FILM AND NEW ALBUM BEING WRITTEN

MINDLAPSE & LAKE OF DREAMS RELEASED DIGITALLY RELEASED GLOBALLY 

MINDLAPSE PLUGGED ON LADY RED'S SHOW ON METAL DEVASTATION PR

MINDLAPSE AND LAKE OF DREAMS PLUGGED ON METAL MANIFESTO ON KZUM 89.3FM

MINDLAPSE PLUGGED ON HARD ROCK RADIO - SAM LAVALERIE SHOW

LAKE OF DREAMS SELF TITLED VIDEO AND SINGLE DIGITAL RELEASE IS OUT NOW!

MINDLAPSE VIDEOS FEATURED IN HIGH VOLTAGE VIDEO MAGAZINE

MINDLAPSE & LAKE OF DREAMS ON FRONT COVER & FEATURED IN RAGEBREED MAGAZINE ISSUE 2 AND FEATURED ON COMPILATION

MINDLAPSE PLUGGED ON METAL EMPIRE RADIO 

BIG THANKS TO ALL THE MEDIA AND PODCASTS THAT HAVE PLUGGED MINDLAPSE AND LAKE OF DREAMS

SUBSCRIBE TO RAGEBREED TV AND CHECK OUT ALL MINDLAPSE AND LAKE OF DREAMS VIDEOS HERE

REMEMBERING CHAZ CAROL OUR AGENT FROM THE BBC THAT GOT US IN THE TOP TEN ROCK CHARTS PRINTED IN NME MAGAZINE

LAKE OF DREAMS ON FRONT COVER OF RAGEBREED MAGAZINE ISSUE 1 AND FEATURED IN MAGAZINE AND COMPILATION

MINDLAPSE SOLD OUT THE FIRST BATCH OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES OF PAST LIVES, NEW HARD COPY BATCH COMING IN 2023

MINDLAPSE GET KKKK IN KERRANG WITH A REVIEW FROM ASHLEY BIRD WITH THEIR SINGLE "LOST IN A MINDLESS GAME"

MINDLAPSE WERE PREVIOUSLY SIGNED TO HOLIER THAN THOU RECORDS, SENDING APPRECIATION TO THE LABEL AS THE FIRST LABEL TO SIGN MINDLAPSE

REMEMBERING OUR UK TOUR WITH INSOMNIUM IN THE UNDER THE EARTH UK TOUR 2005 SHARING A TOUR BUS AND PERFORMING ALONG WITH BANDS SUCH AS CANCER AND NAPALM DEATH

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LAKE OF DREAMS

 
RAGEBREED RECORDS PRESENTS:

LAKE OF DREAMS 

Lake Of Dreams is a transcendent music and film project by Karina Sher, merging haunting acoustic melodies with rich, cinematic storytelling.

Rooted in profound themes of healing, love, and transformation, this unique concept invites audiences on a spiritual journey, where each song serves as a narrative thread, weaving together mythic imagery and introspective lyricism.

Experience the liminal space where magic meets reality, as Lake Of Dreams resonates with those seeking to navigate the complexities of love and identity.

The music is just one part of the Lake Of Dreams saga, there is currently a film being written by Karina Sher.  The script will be completed in 2026 and along side singles will be released as and when recorded followed by an album to be released end of the year. 

With a self titled EP and 4 digital singles currently out, Lake Of Dreams are signed to Ragebreed Records with "Hold Me" having worldwide distribution by Earache Digital Distribution.

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LAKE OF DREAMS

LAKE OF DREAMS - Ragebreed Records

"Dreams can encompass a variety of moods and therefore LAKE OF DREAMS an acoustic doom fantasy project captures those moods to bring you energy through music to flow through the realms of darkness, romance, healing and beauty".

A solo endeavor featuring her debut self-titled EP, Lake of Dreams was established by Karina Sher, also the singer of the band Mindlapse. She envisioned a project that would intertwine concept albums, literature, and film. Guided by her admiration for Tolkien, Karina aspired to craft a dark romantic fantasy experience.

Karina Sher's musical journey began in 1994 with the band Neutral Shade, followed by her tenure with Mindlapse in 1996, during which she secured a record deal with HTT Records which she later decided to release via Ragebreed. She took a decisive step towards Lake Of Dreams, a personal project focused on acoustic compositions infused with gothic, doom, dark folk, and progressive elements. Her influences range from bands like The Gathering, Southern Isolation, Trees Of Eternity, Lacuna Coil, Opeth (especially the Damnation album), My Dying Bride, Faun, Dead Can Dance, The Moon & The Nightspirit, Hammock, Anathema, and Antimatter, alongside a myriad of film soundtracks and literary inspirations that shaped her musical narratives.

The theme revolves around an ancient druid witch who employs her magic to heal a high-ranking soldier of war, whose duty is to eliminate witches and druids. Their love is a forbidden one, filled with tension, as they are forced to repeatedly part ways, knowing that discovery of their relationship would lead to their execution—druids despised the authorities, while the authorities loathed witches and druids, often resorting to drowning them. Despite the imminent dangers, they were willing to risk everything to be together; in each other’s company, they found joy, but when separated, they spiraled into despair. The soldier grappled with the threat to his life, just as she did, leading to moments of doubt about their love, especially when he attempted to leave her. Nevertheless, their bond proved too powerful to sever. Ultimately, they faced a monumental decision. The first EP captures the initial chapter of this gripping tale. Will they overcome the challenges and stay together?"

LAKE OF DREAMS - LAKE OF DREAMS
(SELF TITLED EP) RELEASED 2016 ON RAGEBREED RECORDS - BUY NOW!

With 6 songs written for the new EP, Karina, has recorded a masterpiece for a debut self titled EP which has been recorded at The Outhouse Recording Studio in Reading with prog genius John Mitchell. The hard copy CD is released via Ragebreed Records and available to buy from www.ragebreed.bigcartel.com along with free signed photo.

Lake of Dreams is available from Itunes, Spotify and most streaming sites..

A new album is being worked on and will be released once finished.  Karina is looking into investors as a film is being worked  inspired by Tolkien and 80s/90s fantasy films. Karina is currently writing the script.

Three singles are available to purchase called "The Day After", "Patterns Of Non-Existence" and "Lake Of Dreams" (Self titled track) including the self titled EP.

The future looks very exciting indeed!

Label: Ragebreed Records

For gigs/press bookings, contact:
Ragebreed Bookings Team
Bookings E-mail: bookings_ragebreed@hotmail.co.uk

Lake Of Dreams Website: www.lake-of-dreams.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeofdreamsband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakeofdreams1111/

EPK: https://spark.adobe.com/page/8ukP40KbmVyvs/


MINDLAPSE

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MINDLAPSE

KKKK - KERRANG MAGAZINE "PRETTY F**KING CRUSHING"

With each new recording, the metal band MINDLAPSE, led by the dynamic vocalist Karina Sher, who was previously signed with HTT Records, has consistently delved into a variety of genres, moods, and influences since their inception in 1996. This commitment to diversity keeps their releases fresh and engaging. Their powerful female vocals have garnered impressive accolades, including KKKK ratings in Kerrang Magazine and appearances in the top ten of the BBC Radio Rock & Metal charts alongside Chaz Carol. Additionally, the band has been featured prominently in renowned publications such as NME Magazine and Metal Hammer Magazine. MINDLAPSE has been interviewed by industry veterans, including Malcolm Dome from Total Rock Radio, and has received airplay on stations like UG Media, HFM, and Misery Point Radio, helping them reach a global audience. They are well on their way to achieving a remarkable musical journey. Performing at prestigious venues such as Rock City in Nottingham, Camden Palace in London (now known as The Koko), Sheffield Corporation, and Bradford Rio, MINDLAPSE participated in the Under The Earth UK Tour alongside notable acts like Cancer, Insomnium, Gutworm, and Cruel Humanity, even sharing a tour bus with Insomnium. Their impressive resume includes performances with various notable bands such as Napalm Death at the Under The Earth UK All Dayer, Skindred, King Prawn, Rachel Stamp, In Me, Kill II This, just to mention a few. The band has also received recognition, named "Best Female Fronted Band" in England, as published in MRC and the Derby Telegraph, along with a full-page feature in the Leicester Mercury. They contributed to the Cop Out Compilation by Copro Records and appeared on the Tribal Sins CD by Empty Productions. Furthermore, they were highlighted in Ragebreed Magazine, High Voltage Magazine, among others and have received Number 1 in Metal Charts in England via N1M, both times with Haunted and The Prophecy, number 1 with Strength & Beyond in Take Over Radio Rock Show and in the top 10 with Chaz Carol (BBC Radio) with Lost In A Mindlapse Game printed in the NME.  Mindlapse has also been interviewed by Lady Red at Metal Devastation Radio and plugged on Ragebreed Radio and many stations internationally such as Metal Impact Radio and The Metal Manifesto.  Mindlapse has also just recorded a new single called Rage Of Masses which is progressive death metal.  The band is looking to release an album end of the year in 2026

MINDLAPSE (Ragebreed Records, HTT Records)

Karina Sher holds all the rights of all Mindlapse songs as singer and songwriter for all past releases. Jimi Mitchell is onboard as guitarist and co-songwriter for 2021 album including new band member guitarist Michael Cook. Mindlapse are actively looking for a new bass player, drummer and a keyboardist so they can record a new melodic death metal album under Ragebreed Records co-written by all the members of the band. All their previous releases have been re-released under Ragebreed Records.

"The new direction of Mindlapse is going to be metal primarily with influences of underground metal like death, black, doom, but progressive too as we want something brutal yet dynamic and we will be creating a masterpiece of an album this year to tie into the " - Karina Sher

MINDLAPSE HAVE GONE NUMBER 1 IN NATIONAL METAL CHARTS IN ENGLAND AND NUMBER 1 LOCALLY ON N1M.

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MINDLAPSE NEWS 2025

A NEW ALBUM IS BEING WRITTEN CALLED "INTO HELL" WITH A NEW SINGLE WHICH WILL BE RECORDED THIS YEAR CALLED RAGE OF MASSES

NEW ARTWORK FOR NEW MINDLAPSE SINGLE

RAGE OF MASSES 

The new track is very old school Opeth with female vocals, so expect progressive death metal for this track.

MINDLAPSE BEING PLUGGED ON RAGEBREED RADIO

HEADBANGERS IS BACK ON RAGEBREED RADIO

Join the show on Sunday 4th May to hear Mindlapse on radio

Karina has been writing Mindlapse songs for the Lake Of Dreams film when Kira enters hell

NEW ALBUM COMING SOON

"I am tweaking the songs, ready for recording when ready"

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PRESS

 

BBC RADIO ROCK CHARTS/NME MAGAZINE

PRINTED IN NME MAGAZINE


KERRANG MAGAZINE

KKKK - ASHLEY BYRD


MRC INTERVIEW

TONY PATTERSOn

DERBY TELEGRAPH

Best UK Female Fronted ban
TAKEN FROM FORGOTTEN MEMORIES OF PAST LIVES

MINDLAPSE - HAUNTED

 
Ragebreed Records 2025 Release for Mindlapse

MINDLAPSE - RAGE OF MASSES 

Earache Worldwide Digital Distribution

Mindlapse – Rage of Masses represents the moment where Kira, the druidess, no longer witnesses hell from afar — she stands within it. A being of healing and balance, she is thrust into a realm that violates everything she embodies, forced to confront war, consequence, and moral judgement beyond her natural state of existence in the Lake of Dreams universe. The war she observes is not random brutality; demons battle the lost souls of fallen soldiers, their victory or defeat determining whether souls remain bound to hell or ascend to the light, karmic debt finally paid. As Kira stands beside a tree of unborn embryos, life, death, and redemption coexist in a surreal, symbolic frame, mirroring the project’s abstract, psychological language and early Opeth-inspired progressive approach where atmosphere and narrative outweigh literal interpretation. Not meant to intervene, Kira is instead taught by her spirit guide to understand darkness without becoming it — a brutal lesson in survival, where healing alone is not enough. This sequence forms the most violent and unsettling chapter of Lake of Dreams, marking the end of innocence and the beginning of self-defence. Chaos, heaviness, and discomfort are deliberate, matched by war-like yet hauntingly beautiful riffs and instrumentation by progressive master John Mitchell, while Karina Sher’s dual vocal delivery blends progressive death metal ferocity with haunting melodic passages. Rage of Masses captures war as judgement, awakening through confrontation, and strength forged without spiritual compromise — not simply a song, but a defining turning point and new beginning in the Mindlapse era.

 
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MINDLAPSE - RELEASES

ALL ALBUMS, EPS AND SINGLES ARE AVAILABLE TO BUY FROM MOST DOWNLOADABLE SITES AND ONLINE STORES. THEY CAN ALSO BE STREAMED FROM SPOTIFY. ALL THE HARD COPY CDS SOLD OUT BUT WE WILL BE RE-RELEASING THEM THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
ragebreed records sign demon christ in january 2026

DEMON CHRIST

NEW SINGLES, ALBUM AND MUSIC VIDEOS OUT IN 2026

Ragebreed Records are delighted to announce Demon Christ have official signed our label services agreement and distribution via Earache Records Worldwide Distribution. 2 singles out on 16th January 2026  under our label Thorns Of Sadistic Intent and Stalk The Dead, then the self-titled album out on 31st January 2026.  With a new video also coming soon, Demon Christ are unstoppable.  Brutality has a new face.  Brutal death and dark metal is coming for you.  

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