Tortured has had a string of well respected techno releases since its launch by Billy Nasty in 97. The label has supported works by some of the industry's most talented including The Space DJz, Adam Beyer, Umek, Mark Williams, The Advent, Marco Carola, Gaetek, Ben Long and of course Billy Nasty.

Tortured Records releases have been charted by Dave Clarke, Ben Sims and 14 others.