Metallica Purchases Their Own Vinyl Pressing Plant

Metallica and Furnace Record Pressing announced the legendary rockers have acquired a majority interest in the vinyl pressing company. Both parties have enjoyed a decade-long relationship “rooted in a shared fiercely independent ethos and passionate dedication to quality,” press materials for the acquisition noted.

CEO Eric Astor founded Furnace in 1996. Astor, COO Ali Miller and VP of Operations Mark Reiter “will continue in their respective roles leading Furnace,” as per the press release. “Each remains an equity owner of the company and each will be a member of the company’s Board of Directors.”

“We couldn’t be more happy to take our partnership with Furnace — and Eric, Ali and Mark specifically — to the next level,” Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich said.

“Their indie spirit, the passion they have for their craft… culturally we’re kindred souls.” Metallica frontman James Hetfield added. “Furnace has been great to Metallica and more importantly to our fans. This deepened relationship between Metallica and Furnace ensures that fans of vinyl everywhere, particularly our Fifth Members, will have continued access to high quality records in the future.”