Which record label did Metallica found in 2012?

Metallica founded the record label Blackened Recordings in 2012.

The label emerged when Metallica left Warner Music and took control of the master recordings for its studio albums. Announced in November 2012, Blackened was designed to give the band greater ownership and control over its music, releases, and licensing.

The name comes from “Blackened,” the opening song on 1988’s ...And Justice for All. Blackened Recordings later issued new Metallica releases, including Hardwired...to Self-Destruct and 72 Seasons, as well as remastered editions and expanded archival packages. Warner subsidiary Rhino handled North American distribution for some releases, while Universal handled international distribution.

A common mix-up is confusing Blackened Recordings with Metallica’s earlier labels. Elektra released several major albums, Vertigo was important in some international territories, and Megaforce released Kill ’Em All in parts of the world. None of those is the label Metallica established in 2012.