Brian Slagel founded Metal Blade Records 40 years ago in LA as a way to capture and promote the nascent heavy metal scene in his hometown. It has since become arguably the preeminent label for heavy ...

A sense of purpose can be defined as the ongoing process by which we identify and work toward meaningful goals in our life. Often, a sense of purpose refers to a more holistic and enduring ...

Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel just announced a new book, Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records. The book is the follow-up to Brian Slagel’s 2017 book For the Sake of ...

Here are 25 rock and metal bands you might not know, but will in 2025. It's no secret — being a new (or new-ish) band means putting yourself, your music, your ambition and all your hopes and dreams, ...