Roots of Memento Mori

Defiance, Ohio was a folk punk band from Columbus, Ohio, named after the town of Defiance, Ohio, in far northwest Ohio, near Toledo. The band features a violin, cello, and double bass. They have released four full-length LPs, as well as a handful of split recordings. Their music has typically been released through smaller independent labels. They were known for their association with Plan-It-X Records, as well as anti-capitalist themes.

Black Mark Production is an independent record label originally based in Berlin, later on with offices in Stockholm, Toronto and New York City.