12TH MARCH 2007

METAL BLADE RECORDS' 25th ANNIVERSARY & CELEBRATION!

In 1982, METAL BLADE RECORDS began operating in a young Heavy Metal
fan's mom's garage in suburban Los Angeles.

The result of that metal fan's enthusiasm was the first Metal Blade
Records release, Metal Massacre, a local band compilation that included
METALLICA's first recorded release, BLACK N BLUE, MALICE, CIRITH UNGOL,
DEMON FLIGHT, BITCH, AVATAR, and PANDEMONIUM.

Twenty-Five years later, in 2007, METAL BLADE RECORDS has grown into an
international brand - occupying offices in the US, UK, Germany, Canada
and Japan - all the while maintaining its independent label identity and
the original vision of founder and CEO Brian Slagel.

It was Slagel's enthusiasm for heavy metal as a fan that encouraged its
humble beginnings and it is with that very same passion that Slagel has
lead Metal Blade Records to the forefront of the genre.

Over the last five years, METAL BLADE RECORDS' strength in mining and
developing new talent, lead to adding, at the time, stellar newcomers
UNEARTH, AS I LAY DYING, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and THE RED CHORD to
the roster. As the young guns that would help propel METAL BLADE RECORDS
forward, the bands combined to sell a staggering 1.5 million units in
the U.S.

The labels' recent successes do not tell the whole story however. METAL
BLADE RECORDS boasts one of the most comprehensive Heavy Metal catalogs
in the world, including seminal releases by SLAYER, CANNIBAL CORPSE,
GWAR, KING DIAMOND, SIX FEET UNDER, FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT,
MERCYFUL FATE and many more.

With a current roster that includes, in addition to the artists
mentioned above, AMON AMARTH, HATE ETERNAL, GOATWHORE, 3, EVERGREEN
TERRACE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, SHAI HULUD and probably the most
anticipated debut release from a metal band in years, JOB FOR A COWBOY,
METAL BLADE RECORDS, at twenty five years old, is reaching its prime.

2007 will not only celebrate the 25 years of Metal Blade, it will also
be the year that showcases new releases by artists that represent Metal
Blade's future - the third, and highly anticipated album by AS I LAY
DYING, the sophomore release by THE RED CHORD, and a debut album for
JOB FOR A COWBOY. In addition 2007 will also see new releases KING
DIAMOND, SIX FEET UNDER and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER.

Throughout the years, Brian Slagel has become a prominent figure in the
metal community, and continues to run METAL BLADE RECORDS independently
without being an imprint of any major label.

"I am really proud that Metal Blade has reached our 25th anniversary. It
has been a great ride and we have worked with so many amazing people
over the years. I have to thank all of our staff, artists, fans,
writers, retail, radio, managers, agents and everyone else who helped us
achieved this landmark. I look forward to the future as Heavy Metal and
Metal Blade remain strong."

To celebrate the significant milestone in Metal Blade's 25th year, there
will be a Metal Blade Records 25th Anniversary Show at the New England
Metal & Hardcore Festival on Saturday 28th April 2007 at THE PALLADIUM
in Worcester, PA. As a title sponsor of this event, Metal Blade Records
artists will solely command both stages. The show will be filmed and
recorded for a forthcoming release. MTV's HEADBANGERS BALL will also be
on hand to film and interview artists and staffers for a special Metal
Blade Records episode.

"MTV2 and Headbangers Ball our proud to celebrate Metal Blade's 25th
Anniversary at the 2007 New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Tune
into Headbangers Ball on 5/12 to see exclusive coverage from the show"

ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM:

MAIN STAGE:

THE ARCHITECT

BEYOND THE EMBRACE

HALLOWS EVE

DEMIRICOUS

SINCE THE FLOOD

SHAI HALUD

3

I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN

GOATWHORE

IMPIOUS

GOD DETHRONED

LIZZY BORDEN

JOB FOR A COWBOY

THE RED CHORD

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

CANNIBAL CORPSE

UNEARTH

1-TIME SPECIAL GUEST JAM

SIDE STAGE:

EPICUREAN

THE NETWORK

THE DESTRO

SONS OF AZREAL

APIARY

FOREVER IN TERROR

THE ABSENCE

GAZA

IF HOPE DIES

PSYOPUS

ANIMOSITY

Metal Blade's 25th Anniversary is not just a celebration of 25 years as
an independent metal label -it's a celebration of 25 years of HEAVY
METAL!

MetalBlade.com