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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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BOOKING MANAGER - BIRDY BAR WAGGA
EMAIL: JACK@BIRDYBAR.COM.AU

From the land down under in Wagga Wagga, NSW, brings phenomenal artist/producer Jack McGuire.
From starting out in the club scenes of the Riverina to travelling for 7 years to venues across Australia - Jack McGuire has come far in his career by presenting his sheer talent of trance/house as he flows to every room he plays in aswell as streaming services with a loyal following on Soundcloud and Spotify with over 2Million+ plays WorldWide.
Jack McGuire has had the honor of playing with some big names in the music scene.

As he continues to share his musical journey on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Jack McGuire's online presence is on the ascent, reflecting the growing recognition of his artistry. With each performance, he weaves a musical tapestry that resonates with his listeners, making Jack a notable figure in the vibrant and diverse musical landscape of New South Wales.

bookings in venues, nightclubs, and festivals for several reasons. His seven years of experience as a musical artist reflect a seasoned performer with a deep understanding of audience dynamics. Jack's versatile musical style ensures that he can cater to a diverse crowd, making him adaptable to different event atmospheres.

Australian Music Producer & Touring DJ
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Having started his DJ career in 2008 Shameless is a true pioneer of the Melbourne Sound. He is known to bring a self made unique flavour to all of his sets – remixing, editing and producing almost all of the content he plays. Although his catalog is diverse across many genre’s, Shameless’ signature style is a culmination of heavy underground with a mainstream infusion, always with clever vocal twists.

Rising from the infamous Lab22 era, his earlier work ’Skyfall’ and ‘Up All Night’ became instant hits, catapulting Shameless into the limelight and later going on to become timeless classics. At the peak of the Melbourne Sound uprising, Shameless became a household name, touring the country off the back of several hit remixes & originals, which then lead him to be awarded a place amongst Australia’s Top50 DJ‘s, coming in at number # 36.

Shameless constantly pushes boundaries with his production, both running a mixing & mastering company & ghost writing for several well known artists - which shall remain nameless! His original track ‘Screams’ succesfully hit # 2 on the Beatport charts and was placed on NBC’s TV series ‘Brave New World’

Getting creative with his DJ sets, Shameless began incorporating live performances of vocalists from his original releases, adding a new dimension to an already energetic & enthralling set that has seen him requested regularly at top tier venues, right around Australia.

After launching his own record label dubbed ‘Shushi Records’ in 2022, Shameless successfully crossed over into the events industry by running Shushi Day Parties regionally around Victoria, with huge goals of taking the brand world-wide to run beach parties showcasing it’s talented artist roster.

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Raised in the Country’s south, these brothers from Tasmania sure know a thing or two about partying! The duo of Chaise Gale and Oakleigh Mott as Locked N’ Loaded first sparked interest in their home town of Devonport, when an extended amount of private bookings quickly developed into a nightclub residency within months of stepping onto the scene. 

There’s no doubt crowds feed off the energy of an act, which soon became expected of these boys in every performance. From Commercial Remixes, to Main-Room Mashups, Locked N’ Loaded have a unique song selection that has ignited dancefloors at ROOM122 in Launceston and the Woolley Mammoth in Brisbane just to name a few. Having supported the likes of Queensland party icons Bonka, through to Brazilian Trance king Mandragora, Locked N’ Loaded have had a rare glimpse into the standard set by these acts and others across the country and will look to emulate this in the coming years.

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