Metal Blade Records

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Metal Blade Records is an American independent record label founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The label has played a significant role in the development and popularization of heavy metal music. Metal Blade Records is known for signing and promoting numerous influential metal bands across various subgenres, making it one of the most respected labels in the metal community.

Some notable bands that have been associated with Metal Blade Records include:

1. **Metallica**: Metallica's first album, "Kill 'Em All," was initially released by Metal Blade Records in 1983 before the band signed with a major label.

2. **Slayer**: Slayer released their debut album "Show No Mercy" through Metal Blade in 1983.

3. **Cannibal Corpse**: A prominent death metal band known for their association with the label.

4. **Amon Amarth**: A Swedish melodic death metal band that gained international recognition through Metal Blade Records.

5. **King Diamond/Mercyful Fate**: King Diamond's solo project and his band Mercyful Fate both have had significant ties with Metal Blade.

6. **As I Lay Dying**: Metalcore band that gained popularity under Metal Blade Records.

7. **Gwar**: A theatrical and satirical heavy metal band known for their elaborate costumes and stage shows.

8. **Job for a Cowboy**: Death metal band that gained prominence in the metal scene through the label.

These are just a few examples, and Metal Blade Records has a vast roster of artists spanning various metal subgenres. The label continues to support and promote metal music, and its contributions to the genre have been substantial over the years.

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