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Credits:
- Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records
- Brian Slagel
- with Mark Eglinton
- Foreword by Kerry King (Slayer)
- Cover design by Brian Ames
- Edited by Katherine Turman
- Book Layout: Lori Michelle
Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records follows Brian Slagel’s critically acclaimed 2017 book, For the Sake of Heaviness, which delivered a compelling inside look at how a metal-obsessed California teen built Metal Blade Records into the preeminent international home of heavy music.
Rabid readers demanded more anecdotes, more bands, and more of Slagel’s musical wisdom.
With Swing of the Blade, he delivers.
Featuring a foreword by Slayer’s Kerry King, the new book is part-memoir, part-music-business primer, and all metal – delving deep into scenes and bands that fans worldwide obsess about.
Slagel serves up more of his favorite memories about iconic musicians and events, and delves into even greater detail about his long and ongoing relationships with Metallica, Armored Saint, King Diamond, and other heavyweights. Swing of the Blade is told in Slagel’s humble but authoritative voice.
His view for the last 40 years – from the studio, in the crowd and boardroom – offers an unprecedented look into the music, business, and passion that has made both Slagel and Metal Blade champions of discovering and nurturing the best heavy music on the planet.
About Metal Blade Records:
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 catalog, 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 celebrates its fourth decade.
Metal Blade Records launched Metallica, Slayer, Armored Saint, Fates Warning, GWAR, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cattle Decapitation, and dozens more genre giants, shaping four decades and counting of hard rock, metal, and extreme music culture. Brian Slagel worked as a record store clerk when he founded Metal Blade in 1982, reserving a spot for a young Lars Ulrich on his Metal Massacre compilation series. Metal Blade grew from humble beginnings in Los Angeles to become an international powerhouse, selling millions of albums while remaining fiercely independent. In 2017, Slayer’s Kerry King inducted the label into the Hall of Heavy Metal History. Slagel’s For the Sake of Heaviness: The History of Metal Blade Records arrived the same year.
Book 1: For the Sake of Heaviness: The History of Metal Blade Records (29 Aug 2017)
Book 2: Swing of the Blade: More Stories from Metal Blade Records (09 May 2023)
Book 2
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- “Swing of the Blade” Paperback Book (171 Pages)
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- “40th Anniversary” Limited Edition Collector’s Medal (3″x3″)
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- “Swing of the Blade” Printed Patch (3.9″ x 3.9″)
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- “Swing of the Blade” Flush Cut Laminate Bookmark
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- “Swing of the Blade” Bookplate Autographed by Brian Slagel
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- In the mood for some Metallica stories anyone? Diving back into ‘Swing of the Blade’ with another killer excerpt from Brian Slagel; courtesy of Decibel Magazine!
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- Here’s your look at the final Decibel Magazine exclusive excerpt before ‘Swing of the Blade’ hits shelves next Tuesday! Brian Slagel throwing it back to the early days of Cirith Ungol and their footprint on the Los Angeles heavy metal scene!
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- Brian Slagel takes you on a journey through the beginning stages of Amon Amarth on the latest excerpt from his new book, ‘Swing of the Blade’ (out May 9th).
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- Heads up New York! Special launch party happening at Saint Vitus Bar on Monday the 8th w/ Brian Slagel for the drop of this new book, ‘Swing of the Blade’! Slagel will be reading excerpts from the book and signing copies for fans; with one killer panel ft. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine! Complimentary Metal Blade Vodka cocktails and live music to keep the night moving! See you all there. 🤘🏼
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- Ok my first book singing for Swing Of The Blade is June 24 at @AntiqueAmerica1 here in Vegas! Come hang!! / VEGAS! @brianslagel ‘s first book-signing for ‘Swing of the Blade’ will be going down THIS SATURDAY 6.24 at @AntiqueAmerica1 in the Metal Blade shop from 1-4PM. Come hang and have a good time! 🤘🏼 9151 S. Las Vegas Blvd. #344 Las Vegas, NV 89123
BUNDLE INCLUDES:
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- “Swing of the Blade” Paperback Book (171 Pages)
- “40th Anniversary” Limited Edition Collector’s Medal (3″x3″)
- “Swing of the Blade” Printed Patch (3.9″ x 3.9″)
- “Swing of the Blade” Flush Cut Laminate Bookmark
- “Swing of the Blade” Bookplate Autographed by Brian Slagel
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