Taken from an interview for Metal Talk TV, Brandon speaks with Michael Alago, the legendary A&R executive who signed Metallica to a major label deal. His book "I Am Michael Alago. Breathing Music. Signing Metallica. Beating Death." is out now. In this interview, hear Michael talk about the first time he heard Metallica, their signing to Elektra Records, the making of  "Master Of Puppets" , and so much more!

Buy "I Am Michael Alago. Breathing Music. Signing Metallica. Beating Death." on  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Michael-Alago-Breathing-Metallica/dp/1617137251#ace-g6003953244

Check out the video of this interview on Metal Talk TV: https://www.metaltalk.net/mttv-episode-twelve-michael-alago.php

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Day On The Green 1985- https://www.metaltalk.net/metallica-and-the-historical-relevance-of-their-1985-day-on-the-green-performance.php

Download 2004- https://www.metaltalk.net/metallica-the-one-where-lars-goes-missing.php