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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O Projeto de Psytrance Progressive que Desafia os Limites da Música Eletrônica

Com mais de 13 anos de carreira, o projeto MazzodeLLic é conhecido por sua busca incessante por novos timbres e novas experiências sonoras, criando uma identidade musical original que mistura diferentes estilos musicais em um som inovador de Psytrance Progressive.

Com mais de 500 festas no currículo, incluindo grandes festivais no Brasil, MazzodeLLic já tocou ao lado de grandes nomes da música eletrônica mundial, consolidando-se como uma referência no cenário nacional e internacional.

O responsável por este projeto é Pedro Mazzan, músico e multi-instrumentista há 20 anos, que sempre trabalhou com produção musical. Sua habilidade em explorar diferentes estilos musicais e criar novas sonoridades é evidenciada em cada lançamento de MazzodeLLic.

Atualmente, além de produzir Psytrance Progressive, MazzodeLLic também trabalha com trap e outros gêneros musicais, demonstrando sua versatilidade e originalidade. Como artista principal da gravadora Kao King Records, MazzodeLLic continua desafiando os limites da música eletrônica e conquistando cada vez mais espaço no cenário musical.

Se você é fã de música eletrônica e procura por uma experiência sonora única e inovadora, não pode deixar de conferir o trabalho de MazzodeLLic. Com sua habilidade em mesclar diferentes estilos musicais, Pedro Mazzan e seu projeto prometem levar você em uma viagem musical emocionante e surpreendente.

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The Psytrance Progressive Project That Pushes the Limits of Electronic Music

With over 13 years of experience, MazzodeLLic is known for its relentless pursuit of new sounds and experiences, creating an original musical identity that blends different styles into an innovative Psytrance Progressive sound.

Having played over 500 events, including major festivals in Brazil and alongside some of the biggest names in electronic music, MazzodeLLic has become a reference in the national and international scene.

Behind this project is Pedro Mazzan, a musician and multi-instrumentalist with 20 years of experience in music production. His ability to explore different musical styles and create new sounds is evident in each MazzodeLLic release.

In addition to producing Psytrance Progressive, MazzodeLLic also works with trap and other genres, showcasing his versatility and originality. As the main artist on Kao King Records, MazzodeLLic continues to push the limits of electronic music and gain more ground in the music scene.

If you are a fan of electronic music and looking for a unique and innovative sound experience, you cannot miss MazzodeLLic's work. With his ability to blend different styles of music, Pedro Mazzan and his project promise to take you on an exciting and surprising musical journey.

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El Proyecto de Psytrance Progressive que Desafía los Límites de la Música Electrónica

Con más de 13 años de carrera, el proyecto MazzodeLLic se caracteriza por su búsqueda incansable de nuevos sonidos y experiencias, creando una identidad musical original que combina diferentes estilos en un innovador sonido de Psytrance Progressive.

Con más de 500 eventos en su currículum, incluyendo importantes festivales en Brasil y junto a algunos de los nombres más importantes de la música electrónica, MazzodeLLic se ha convertido en una referencia en la escena nacional e internacional.

Detrás de este proyecto se encuentra Pedro Mazzan, músico y multi-instrumentista con 20 años de experiencia en producción musical. Su habilidad para explorar diferentes estilos musicales y crear nuevos sonidos es evidente en cada lanzamiento de MazzodeLLic.

Además de producir Psytrance Progressive, MazzodeLLic también trabaja con trap y otros géneros musicales, demostrando su versatilidad y originalidad. Como artista principal de la discográfica Kao King Records, MazzodeLLic continúa desafiando los límites de la música electrónica y ganando más terreno en la escena musical.

Si eres fanático de la música electrónica y buscas una experiencia sonora única e innovadora, no puedes dejar de escuchar el trabajo de MazzodeLLic. Con su habilidad para combinar diferentes estilos de música, Pedro Mazzan y su proyecto prometen llevarte en un emocionante y sorprendente viaje musical.

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