Metal Blade Records Employee Directory
Entertainment ProvidersCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Metal Blade Records is an independent record label based in Calabasas, California, focused on releasing metal and related genres. Founded in 1982, the label has built a diverse catalog and helped bring innovative and genre-defining music to metal audiences, even as the independent sector faced market shifts. Industry figures and artists have acknowledged its sustained integrity and strong industry connections, including praise from Lars Ulrich of Metallica for the label's ongoing relevance. Its primary customers are metal bands seeking exposure and fans seeking energetic, boundary-pushing music, with the label providing discovery, development, and distribution support. In 2024 the label re-signed Armored Saint, underscoring its continued collaboration with established acts.
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