EP309 - Brian Slagel

EP309 is with special guest Brian Slagel, owner/founder/ceo of Metal Blade Records. He has a new book called "Swing of the Blade" which is out May 9th. We talk about the stories in the book about his time in the business working with legends like Metallica & Kerry King, we talk about AI taking over music, what it's like running a label in 2023 post pandemic and more! Cheers! Video: https://youtu.be/GJ6voyWV1ek Follow Brian Slagel:  @BrianSlagel   Follow Metal Blade Records:  @metalbladerecords   Order the book here: https://www.metalblade.com/swingoftheblade/ Buy Metal Blade Records here: https://www.metalblade.com/ PLEASE check out the Patreon page. Support the podcast and earn exclusive content like full audio interviews from Psycho Las Vegas from acts like Andrew WK, Red Fang, CKY and more. www.patreon.com/rrbg Sponsors! Saint Joints Check out our friends at Saints Joints providing the Pacific Northwest with carefully crafted Mixed Strain Joint packs. Featuring artwork from artists such as Skinner. Thunderking Coffee The best coffee in Southern California...period. Roasted in Costa Mesa, they are huge supporters of live music, collaborate with Violent Gentlemen, great people, family owned and seriously the most delicious coffee beans you can get. Pick some up now at: www.thunderkingcoffee.com