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Metal Massacre is a series of compilation albums released through Metal Blade Records. It is famous for "shedding light" on bands such as The Obsessed, Trouble, Overkill, Metal Church, Metallica, Slayer, Virgin Steele, Hellhammer, Voivod, Armored Saint, Lizzy Borden, Possessed and more.
- 1981–2021
- Brian Slagel
Oct 3, 2023 · This documentary takes you back to the dark and gritty world of 1982 when a vinyl compilation called Metal Massacre emerged. It was more than just an album; it was a sonic celebration that...
Aug 3, 2023 · Metal Massacre was just a young man’s passion project in 1982 but, today, is a revered institution among diehard metalheads. The original release contained the first-ever song by some spotty teenagers called Metallica.
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Metal Massacre, released in 1982 by Metal Blade Records, stands as an influential milestone in heavy metal history. This groundbreaking compilation album not only launched the careers of emerging bands but also showcased Metallica's first recorded song, "Hit the Lights," marking a pivotal moment in their legendary trajectory.
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Jun 14, 2017 · Metal Blade. Back in June 1982, one of history's seminal heavy-metal compilation albums, Metal Massacre, came out. That record spawned a franchise that's extended to more than a dozen...
Feb 23, 2022 · A big congrats to our friends Brian Slagel, John Kornarens, and Metal Blade Records for an incredible 40-year (and beyond!) run of flying the flag for hard rock music. As part of a yearlong celebration, the label’s debut release, Metal Massacre Volume One, will be available for the first time since 1984 on limited-edition vinyl on April 22 ...
