"After searching far, and searching wide 
Past the shifting stars and the flowing tides 
The answers not found in the heavens above 
The wisdom I seek, the knowledge I bespeak 
The answers profound as the questions thereof."

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Metal Blade Records history by Dan Slessor:
Founded upon owner Brian Slagel's enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalogue, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it strides into its fourth decade.

What perhaps makes this achievement all the more notable is the fact that Slagel never even intended to start a label. Working in an LA record store and writing for various publications, Slagel was acutely aware that many great bands in the local metal scene were being ignored, and he decided to release a compilation of tracks drawn from these ranks. "There were a lot of really good bands and I was just bummed out that nobody could hear them. It just seemed like I could help them out and have some fun at the same time, and that compilation was the first Metal Massacre," he states. Collating tracks from then unknown bands including Ratt, Bitch, Cirith Ungol, and Metallica amongst others, the compilation sold out immediately. "How important is Metal Blade to our career? They're only the reason we are enjoying the worldwide success we have today," states Metallica's James Hetfield. "Without Brian's openness to some raunchy teens with a crap sounding cassette tape we would be who knows where, and playing who knows what!" With the popularity of the tape spurring Slagel on, the first seeds of Metal Blade were sown. "After the success of those compilations I just started putting out records of bands that I was friends with, but without ever really intending it to be a label at all," he explains. "After I put out four or five releases I started to feel like something was happening, and I decided to quit the record store and quit college and see where it went."

Battling through the first few lean years, when the label consisted solely of Slagel working out of his mom's poorly ventilated garage in the San Fernando Valley, it gradually grew in both revenue and stature. Within a few years Metal Blade would go on to release the debuts of Slayer, Armored Saint, Trouble, and Corrosion Of Conformity amongst others, fanning the flames of the burgeoning metal scene and launching careers of bands that would go onto reap global success. "Without Metal Blade, there is a damn good chance we never would've made it out of L.A," says Slayer's Kerry King. "That was the one bit of luck we needed. You can be the most awesome band on the scene, and if no one notices you, you don't catch on. And Brian Slagel is still one of the biggest metalheads I know!" This genuine love and devotion to metal is central to the relationship many of the artists have with Metal Blade, and King Diamond credits much of its relevance and strength to this passion. "I refer to it as having 'boots on the ground'," the mighty Dane states. "It's not like a major label where some people might be into what you're doing but a lot of them just see it as a job – there's a genuine love for metal there. Through staying true to that and doing their own thing they've carved out a very specific niche that they control, and as an artist it's wonderful to be a part of that."over the years. Clearly without those people we couldn't do what we do, and to everyone out there who has helped us along by being a fan we are so very grateful to you."

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Nightcrawler is a electronic music producer, heavily influenced by horror and sci-fi movie soundtracks and themes. A musical universe that has been described as a mixture of dark atmospheres and captivating electronic rhythms.

Passionné par les rythmes et mélodies que la nature offre, je parcours la campagne depuis plusieurs années à la recherche de nouveaux sons pour enrichir ce langage des émotions qu'est la musique. En tant que musicien pluri-instrumentiste, avide de découvertes et de défis, je m'efforce de titiller les oreilles les plus averties avec des enregistrements naturels et des tableaux mélodiques uniques.

Mon parcours m'a permis de développer une sensibilité particulière pour les sonorités naturelles, que j'intègre harmonieusement dans mes compositions. Chaque morceau est une invitation à un voyage auditif, où les éléments naturels se mêlent aux instruments pour créer des ambiances sonores inédites.

Que vous soyez réalisateur, producteur ou simplement amateur de musique, je suis toujours à la recherche de nouvelles collaborations pour explorer et repousser les limites de la création musicale. N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour discuter de vos projets et de la manière dont nous pourrions ensemble donner vie à vos visions sonores.

Merci de votre visite, et au plaisir de collaborer avec vous !

Passionate about the rhythms and melodies that nature offers, I have been exploring the countryside for several years, searching for new sounds to enrich the emotional language we call music. As a multi-instrumentalist musician, eager for discoveries and challenges, I strive to captivate even the most discerning ears with natural recordings and unique melodic compositions.

My journey has allowed me to develop a special sensitivity to natural sounds, which I seamlessly integrate into my compositions. Each piece is an invitation to an auditory journey, where natural elements blend with instruments to create unprecedented soundscapes.

Whether you are a filmmaker, producer, or simply a music enthusiast, I am always looking for new collaborations to explore and push the boundaries of musical creation. Feel free to contact me to discuss your projects and how we can bring your sonic visions to life together.

Thank you for visiting, and I look forward to collaborating with you!

20 years of high energy guitar-driven music made for video games or inspired by them. And counting.

Ils sont 5, manient l'acoustique et revisitent les grands classiques du pop folk des années 70 à aujourd'hui.
ils s'amusent à triturer, bidouiller, trifouiller les morceaux originaux jusqu'à les amener vers leur univers : Espiègle...décalé...sucré..acidulé !!
Allant de la douceur des ballades folks à l’énergie du rock pour une soirée de bonne humeur, toute en nuances...

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