– February 13th, 2026 –
Now available on all major podcast platforms!
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Metal Blade‘s founder, CEO and longtime CLONE, BRIAN SLAGEL, recently joined Jim Rome on his sports podcast to talk metal. In the episode that is now live, Brian talks about befriending Lars Ulrich as a teenager, getting credit for launching Metallica, his pick for greatest metal album of all time, why metal is in such a great place right now and much more.
Episode 397 of The Jim Rome Podcast featuring Brian can be found on major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
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The Jim Rome Podcast is a premier daily sports talk podcast featuring host Jim Rome‘s opinionated and fast-paced analysis of the biggest stories in sports. Known for its unique, loyal, and vocal community of fans known as “CLONES,” the show is built on strong, definitive takes, often including, but not limited to, extensive NFL coverage, celebrity interviews, and listener-driven content.
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Founded in 1982 by Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records is a premier independent heavy metal record label that launched legends like Metallica, Slayer, and Cannibal Corpse. Starting in Los Angeles to promote local bands through the Metal Massacre compilation, it has grown into a global powerhouse for hard rock and extreme music, boasting a diverse roster.
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