Geffen Records officially terminated its manufacturing and distributing deal Monday with Def American Recordings, the Los Angeles-based company whose roster includes such controversial acts as comedian Andrew Dice Clay, rap group the Geto Boys and hard-rock band Slayer.
"We find ourselves increasingly at odds with Def American's creative philosophy," said Geffen spokeswoman Bryn Bridenthal.
"Because we believe both in artistic freedom and the freedom to choose the direction of our company, we felt it would be most constructive to encourage (Def American owner) Rick Rubin to find a manufacturer/distributor with a greater affinity for the direction of his label."
