The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 38 - From Small-Town Minnesota to the Metal Stage: The Story of Slag

What does it take to keep a metal band alive when every show starts with a 3-4 hour drive? In this episode of The Minnesota Music Note, Will sits down with the members of Slag, a thrash metal band proving that passion, persistence, and a love for heavy music can overcome just about any obstacle. From growing up in small-town Minnesota to building a name in the state's underground metal scene, the band shares hilarious stories, musical influences, the challenges of life on the road, and what it's really like chasing a music dream far from the Twin Cities. You'll hear how Slag ended up in the same band, why they walked away from cover gigs to focus on original music, and how they've spent nearly a decade carving out their place in Minnesota's metal community. Along the way, they share stories about memorial shows, local music legends, songwriting inspiration, and the future of Minnesota thrash. In this episode, we talked about: • Growing up in Montevideo, Minnesota and driving hours just to play shows • How Slag evolved from a cover band into an original thrash metal act • The band's biggest musical influences, from Guns N' Roses and Pantera to Slipknot and beyond • Writing songs about everything from politics to dinosaur invasions • The reality of keeping a band together for nearly 10 years • Building connections in Minnesota's underground metal scene • Their upcoming music, future shows, and what's next for Slag If you're a fan of heavy music, independent artists, Minnesota's local music scene, or stories about musicians who refuse to quit, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎸 Watch now, subscribe to The Minnesota Music Note, and discover why bands like Slag are helping keep Minnesota metal alive and thriving. Resources: PodcastCrew website: podcastcrew.online The MN Music Note FB Page:   / minnesotamusicnote   Email: [email protected]