Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records | Ep. 23

<p>🎙️ <strong>Metal Royalty joins the show!</strong><br>This week on <em>Late For Load In</em>, we’re talking with the one and only <strong>Brian Slagel</strong>, founder of <strong>Metal Blade Records</strong> and a true pioneer of heavy music.</p><p>Brian shares stories from the early days of rock and metal, how the <em>Metal Massacre</em> compilation (which featured <strong>Metallica’s first-ever recording</strong>) came together, and what it took to bring heavy music to the masses. We also dive into the current state of the scene and what drives him to keep Metal Blade thriving more than 40 years later.</p><p>If you care about metal, passion, or building something that lasts — this one’s essential listening. 🤘</p><p><br></p><p>🚐 <strong>Join The Road Crew (Patreon)</strong></p><p>Support the show, unlock exclusive content, and keep the tour rolling:</p><p> 👉 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lflipod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/lflipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>💀 <strong>Exclusive Listener Discounts</strong></p><p>• 10% OFF at Rockabilia — Use code <strong>&quot;LOAD&quot;</strong> → <a href="https://www.rockabilia.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rockabilia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>• 10% OFF at Best Tronics Pro Audio — Use code <strong>&quot;LFLI10&quot;</strong> → <a href="https://www.btpa.com">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠btpa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>💙 <strong>Mental Health Resources</strong>Feeling the weight? You’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Text <strong>&quot;lateforloadin&quot;</strong> to <strong>1-512-647-2871</strong> for free, confidential support via <em>Heart Support</em>.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to give back? Volunteer: <a href="https://www.heartsupport.com/volunteer">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heartsupport.com/volunteer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>📲 <strong>Follow Us</strong></p><p>• Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/lateforloadin">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LateForLoadIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p>• Chris Davis: <a href="https://instagram.com/chris_tgi">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Chris_TGI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/chris_tgi">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>• Josh Korel: <a href="https://instagram.com/joshkorel">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JoshKorel⁠⁠</a></p>