Mayhem Records Ltd. was an independent record label operating out of Huntington, New York (address listed as 18 Grandview Street, Huntington, New York) with a specialization in rock and metal genres. It was founded by Mark Puma of Freefall Presentations, a music-industry veteran who had served as manager for bands such as Twisted Sister, TNT, Kix and Zebra.
Across its catalogue, Mayhem Records Ltd. released titles by an extensive and impressive array of artists, including but not limited to: Asia, Warrior Soul, Saxon, Nazareth, Enuff Z’nuff, Vinnie Moore, Love/Hate, Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert, Jackyl, Anathema, Dio, Molly Hatchet, Testament, Pro‑Pain, Crowbar, Union, Cradle of Filth, Saigon Kick, Raven, Zebra, Pist.on, TNT, Gerald Bair (father of Matthew Koma), Joe Lynn Turner, and Los Gusanos (featuring The Ramones' CJ Ramones). This broad list underscores how the label worked across a wide spectrum of rock, metal, and hard-rock sub-genres, and at times served as a distribution or licensing channel for established acts.
Researched by Darren Paltrowitz on November 2, 2025.