According to reports from The Pulse of Radio, it appears as if Metallica will be departing from Warner Bros. Records following the release of their upcoming album. Their split with the label would mark the end of a remarkable era, as the band has been with the label in some form or another since 1984. Metallica were signed to Elektra, an imprint of  Warner's, shortly after the release of their second album, Ride the Lightning. Elektra took them from being an underground sensation to the international superstars they are today. The new album will make the final release required by the band's current contract with the label. But what if...

After working with numerous companies throughout their 18-year career, alt-metallers Clutch have announced that they have decided form their very own record label. The new label, dubbed Weathermaker Music after one of the band's popular songs, will be the home of all future releases by Clutch and their jam-band side project, The Bakerton Group.