Metal Blade Records step beyond vinyl and into the cup with their first official private label coffee, created in collaboration with Concept Cafes. Built with the same spirit that helped launch generations of heavy music, the release draws from classic metal fantasy, early thrash mythology, and modern extremity, blending visual world-building with a sense of fun and obsession. The concept nods to everything from early Metallica-era ferocity to neoclassical shred and pop-culture fantasy touchstones, wrapped in packaging that feels like metal lore brought to life. This collaboration is pure joy for anyone who lives loud, drinks strong, and loves when worlds collide.
Crafted by Coterie Coffee Co., the brew itself delivers on the promise of the art, bold, intense, and unapologetic, with flavor that matches the imagery. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing metal culture extend into everyday ritual, and this release nails that feeling without irony or compromise. It’s creative, immersive, and made with genuine care, a reminder that metal has always been about building worlds and inviting people into them, one riff or one cup at a time.