Interview: Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records

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Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel joins us for an in‑depth conversation about the past and present of heavy music. From discovering groundbreaking bands to shaping the sound of modern metal, Slagel shares stories from inside one of the most influential labels in the genre. In this interview we dig into the early day of the metal underground and how Metal Blade Records came to be, Slagel’s personal philosophy on selecting new artists, and unforgettable moments from the label’s history.

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