Swing of the Blade 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, side-stage 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.
