by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 13, 2017 | News, Releases, Updates
We are approaching the two month mark since Donald Trump was sworn into Presidency. Since then, it seems someone has an aggressive tune or album to release about how they feel towards his reign. Just last week, grindcore legends Phobia returned looking angry as ever...
by Zenae Zukowski | Feb 27, 2017 | News, Touring
Opportunities sometimes occur by accident instead of long term planning. 35 years ago, Brian Slagel worked at a record store and wrote for a handful of publications, having no intention on creating a label (Metal Blade). However, he was pissed off by seeing...
by Metal Insider | Feb 24, 2017 | Milestones
On February 25th, 1992, Pantera released their fifth album, Vulgar Display of Power. From it’s album cover of an unfortunate dude getting clocked in the face to the eleven tracks on the album, it was instantly an iconic album. In addition to arguably...
by Bram Teitelman | Feb 21, 2017 | News, Video
This past Sunday, Scour made their live debut in New Orleans. The supergroup, which features Philip Anselmo along with members of Pig Destroyer, Cattle Decapitation and Decrepit Birth, released a six-song EP last year, and to pad out their first live set, they played...
by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 13, 2016 | News, Touring
Metal Blade Records been a breeding ground for metal since owner Brian Slagel founded it in 1982. Almost 35 years later, it’s grown into one of the most influential labels around. In honor to commemorate its history and anniversary, the label...