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Episode: Brian Slagel Live Interview
Description: We conclude our ROCKNPOD 2025 coverage with a bang as Decibel Geek Podcast interviews Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel!Brian Slagel is a pivotal figure in the heavy metal music scene. He founded Metal Blade Records in 1982, launching the influential Metal Massacre compilation that introduced Metallica to the world. Under his leadership, the label has signed and nurtured bands like Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and Amon Amarth, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of the metal community.In this long form talk, Brian discusses the early days of Metal Blade...