Marshall, the world-renowned amplifier maker, has launched Marshall Records, Music Week can reveal.

Heading up the new venture as global heads are respected producer Rob Cass and veteran music biz executive Steve Tannett, who told Music Week that the label plans to sign new and heritage acts, vowing to develop artists into global stars.

“We are going to build an empire here. This is something we want to grow into a major part of Marshall,” said Cass. “It’s a massive ...