Does Metal Blade Records accept demo submissions?

Yes. Metal Blade Records accepts demo submissions via TogetherWeRise. Submit your track and receive structured feedback — ratings on Production Quality, Originality, and Marketability plus a written note — within 7 days, guaranteed.

What genre does Metal Blade Records release?

Metal Blade Records releases Heavy Metal music, based in United States.

How long does Metal Blade Records take to respond to demos?

When you submit to Metal Blade Records via TogetherWeRise, you receive feedback within 7 days. If the label misses the deadline, you automatically receive a full credit refund — no request needed.

Metal Blade Records

United States

Followers N/A

Heavy Metal

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Signed Artists

Releases

2026

Founded

Heavy Metal

Primary Genre

About Metal Blade Records

Independent heavy metal label started in Los Angeles, CA on February 1, 1982 by Brian Slagel. A German office was opened in 1995. Known for launching the careers of a number of popular metal bands including Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, and many others.

Submitting to Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is a Heavy Metal label based in United States. To submit a demo, study recent Metal Blade Records releases to understand their current sound direction — A&Rs listen for tracks that fit their aesthetic, not just production quality in isolation. Metal Blade Records expects clean mixdowns, an arrangement suited for DJ play (typically a strong intro and outro), and a sound that sits within their Heavy Metal catalogue. Submit your demo via TogetherWeRise to receive structured feedback — ratings on Production Quality, Originality, and Marketability plus a personal written note — within 7 days, guaranteed.

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