Founded in 2008 by musician Mike Juliano in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Horror Pain Gore Death Productions (HPGD Productions) is a highly respected, fiercely independent American record label specializing in the outer fringes of extreme music. Operating with a strict DIY ethos, HPGD has built a legendary reputation over the last two decades for championing niche, aggressive styles including Death Metal, Grindcore, Thrash Metal, Black Metal, Hardcore, and Sludge Metal.

Known for its dedication to underground culture and cult-status artists, official HPGD apparel is highly sought after by heavy music collectors worldwide. Wearing an official HPGD tee is an immediate badge of honor within the extreme metal counterculture.