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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.
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.
Oct 3, 2023 · This documentary takes you back to the dark and gritty world of 1982 when a vinyl compilation called Metal Massacre emerged.
Oct 4, 2023 · Packed with all-star interviews, rare photos, the film tells the story of the groundbreaking 1982 Metal Massacre vinyl compilation-a sonic celebration of the burgeoning Los Angeles Metal scene, which helped launch the careers of iconic acts Metallica and Ratt, and ultimately led to the birth of the legendary independent record label Metal Blade ...
The scarcity of the original vinyl release has turned Metal Massacre into a sought-after treasure for passionate metalheads and devoted music aficionados. Owning a copy of this iconic compilation on vinyl not only connects fans to heavy metal's roots but also symbolizes a tangible piece of history.
May 25, 2021 · Now, 2021 sees the birth of Metal Massacre XV, almost 40 years since the original gave birth to Metal Blade. The 15th edition is also rather special as it sees a return to the ethos of collecting underground bands, to the point where some have barely put out a first release yet.
Jun 14, 2017 · 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 volumes and launched a...
