So Metallica, the kings of metal, announced this shocking news out of no where, that they have left Warner Music, and started their own record label, called, Blackened. The band also revealed that they have taken all of their original master recordings of all of their albums, and including videos. They took everything with them. That includes their Dec. 10th release of “Quebec Magnetic” BluRay/DVD.

See the news, here.

While Metallica, doesn’t get into details of what they’re planning with the master recordings of their albums and videos, I’m assuming that they are planning on re-releasing everything for better quality. I mean, people are always complaining about the sound quality of Metallica albums, and maybe this is the whole point? Re-release all the albums, so they can sound much better. The same with the videos for better picture and sound quality.

Not only this, the band also wants complete control over their songwriting. With them being signed under a major label before, their producers helps write them the songs. The band having their own label, more creative freedom in the songwriting process. I’m actually looking forward to what Metallica is going to sound like, now they won’t be a part of the major labels anymore. The band could sound different and have potential to bring back thrash metal, if they wanted.

Yep, with a band or artist signed with a major label, you don’t have full control of your music anymore. The label does. This is a smart move Metallica did, and honestly, they should have done this a long time ago, after the “Black” album.

I’m sure Metallica is getting negative criticism at this move, calling the band sellouts, and all, but I think this is a good idea. I’ll always stay loyal to Metallica, no matter what the haters think. Congrats to Metallica. I support them on this.

Kev