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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 growyour.music to receive structured feedback — ratings on Production Quality, Originality, and Marketability plus a personal written note — within 7 days, guaranteed.
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