Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel on the music business, digital sales, and state of heavy music

I speak with Metal Blade Records head honcho Brian Slagel about the start of the thrash metal scene in the 80's, and the foundations of bands including Metallica and Slayer. Brian provides his insights on how record companies are surviving these days, where that income comes from, and the issues surrounding digital streaming. He also sheds light on some of the questions within the metal scene including the mystery surrounding Slayer's "Live Undead", if Slayer will carry on, and the legal issues surrounding Polish black metal band Batushka. Find out more about Metal Blade Records by visiting https://www.metalblade.com. ------ Landry.audio is a podcast speaking with some of the world's most interesting personalities. Listen, subscribe, and follow through any of these channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiolandry Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/2SE7REW Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Sn0rqA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landry.audio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/landryaudio