Brian Slagel is the founder and CEO of Metal Blade Records. He gave Metallica their first opportunity to record when they appeared on his 1982 Metal Massacre compilation alongside Ratt and a handful of other then-underground metal acts. The label went on to release seminal albums by Slayer, Mercyful Fate, Cannibal Corpse, Fates Warning, Amon Amarth, The Black Dahlia Murder, GWAR, Corrosion of Conformity, and others. Mark Eglinton is a multi-language and best-selling author, whose titles include James Hetfield: The Wolf at Metallica's Door, the first and only biography of the Metallica frontman. He collaborated with Pantera bassist Rex Brown on his memoir Official Truth and with Behemoth's Adam Nergal Darski on his autobiographical Confessions of a Heretic. Lars Ulrich is a musician, songwriter, actor, and record producer best known as the drummer and co-founder of Metallica.
"Brian was always a big supporter of Gwar. He has always backed us,
and you can't deny the man's tenacity." --Brad Roberts of Gwar
"Brian's sincerity is clear to metal fans worldwide, and that
translates to long-term loyalty and interest in Metal Blade
Records" --Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse
"Brian's the guy he's always been....I have the utmost respect for
him in that he has done so much for this kind of music. Through the
ups and downs of the record business, and the ups and downs of the
popularity of this kind of music, Brian has continued to fight and
do what he feels is right." --James Hetfield of Metallica
"From the start, whatever came out of your imaginations---that's
what Brian wanted. He never interfered with the vision of a band."
--Lizzy Borden
"He was very into us long before we became connected, and, since
those early days, Brian and I have become very close. Any decisions
we make are made together, both of us sitting in a room or a
restaurant, with no lawyers. We're just two guys working out the
best thing for us both. That's how it's always been.....I have the
highest respect for Brian. I consider him a very close friend."
--King Diamond
"I always say that, without Brian, there is no Armored Saint."
--John Bush of Armored Saint
"I've been a fan of Brian's since I heard of him in the 1980s. He's
a metal god!" --Richard Christy of The Howard Stern Show and
Charred Walls of the Damned
"Metal Blade is the one label in the hard rock world that has
always been at the forefront of the scene, rolled with the times,
gone from triumph to triumph, been in the thick of the action,
outlived every single one of its competitors, and is revered and
respected by musicians, fans, and industry peeps alike. And of
course, at the center of the Metal Blade universe is Brian
Slagel....Brian's passion, authenticity, and dedication to all
things metals has been unequal." --Lars Ulrich of Metallica
"We decided to sign with Metal Blade, and I believe it was the
perfect choice for us. We've had a great relationship with Metal
Blade throughout our career. That's why we've stayed with them for
so long." --Johan Hegg of Amon Amarth
"We were all very excited about Brian's interest. Brian and I hit
it off; we've been friends ever since." - Kerry King of Slayer
"Here was the record label that I loved so much growing up, and
they thought our band was good enough to sign. I was blown away. It
felt like I was living in a movie. Right from the beginning, we had
a pleasant experience. Everyone felt like a friend, and it has
never changed....I've always tried to make Brian proud of me and to
impress him, because he's been like a big brother to me" --Chris
Barnes of Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under
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