Metal Blade's 45th Anniversary Podcast | Rock Music News

Metal Blade Records is turning 45 in 2027 and Brian Slagel, the label’s founder, is launching a brand-new weekly podcast to celebrate — diving deep into the stories behind 25 landmark albums that defined heavy metal. Starting January 2027, each episode will feature exclusive conversations with legendary bands like Metallica, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Gwar, revealing the creative struggles, visions, and magic behind their biggest releases. It’s a year-long deep dive hosted by the man who built the foundation of underground metal — perfect for fans hungry for insider history and raw artist insights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d656824f34055c22