Episode #27: In this episode George, Buke and Jay interview Mike Hill from Tombs. The featured band this week is New Zealand death-doom band Lysithea. As usual we discuss the latest news, new releases and a Top 3 List for the best reunion albums. Also we discuss what we've been listening to, our classics, and our latest vinyl aquisitions. Two songs are played with permission from Lysithea.
2015 Maryland Deathfest: In this special edition of the Metal Heads podcast George and Buke take the show on the road to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2015 Maryland Deathfest.
Episode #26: In this episode George, Buke and Jay are joined in-studio by Albert Born and John Batease from Yesterday's Saints. The first part of the show includes an interview about Yesterday's Saints and then Albert and John join the guys for all the usual news, releases and a Top 3 List where the three best replacement singers are discussed. Two songs are played with permission from Yesterday's Saints.
Episode #25: In this episode George and Buke are once again joined by Jay. He just sort of showed up, and we didn't know what to do, so we gave him a mic and decided to keep him. We are super proud and excited to bring you an hour-long interview with Matt Barlow of Ashes of Ares and formerly of Iced Earth. We also have a pair of songs for you from Irish one-man-band Sonus Mortis.
Episode #24: In this episode George and Buke have a guest on the show. Jay Dickinson of Catatonic Society sits in for an interview as well as participating in all the usual talk about new, new releases, the Top 3 Holy Grail Yet-To-Find Vinyl Albums, what everyone is listening to, everyone's classic and of course a pair of songs from Catatonic Society's album, "Baptistina."
Episode #23: In this episode George and Buke spend more time discussing high-definition music files, Dave Growl, Record Store Day 2015, the latest heavy metal news and new releases, what they are listening to, a pair of classic albums and whether or not Buke is convinced about black metal band Dawn. This episode's band is Crescent from Cairo, Egypt. Two songs are played with permission from Crescent.
Episode #22: In this episode the guys are both under the weather but pushing through it. They discuss the usual news and new releases, their top 3 Manowar albums, what they are listening to and classic album picks for this episode. This episode's band is Pittsburgh's Dethlehem and a pair of songs from their latest release Destroyers of the Realm. Two song are used by permission of Dethlehem. Buke also talks metal and hockey with fellow metalhead Shawn Roarke of NHL.com.
Episode #21: In the first episode of 2015 George and Buke discuss the latest musical trends to hold their attention, some suggestions from Will, the latest news and new releases, their 3 favorite bands they've never seen live, what they are listening to, a pair of classic albums. The band of the week is Painted Wives and two songs are featured by permission of the band.
Episode #20: In this year-end episode George and Buke have Will on as a guest, talk the usual news and releases and their top 3 Cannibal Corpse albums. This extra-long episode also features the top 20 albums of the year and a visit by Chuck and Godless from the MetalSucks podcast to discuss the top 10 songs of the year.
Episode #19: In this holiday-themed episode Buke interviews Cam Pipes from 3 Inches of Blood. They also play two songs from Australia's Goathanger, cover news stories and new releases, their top 3 Morbid Angel albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. "Emma, You Bloated Whore" and "Pre Mortem Autopsy" used by permission of Goathanger.
Episode #18: In this episode George and Buke interview Ben Hiteman and Emad Dajani from Catapult the Dead, and play two songs from their debut album "All is Sorrow." They also cover news stories and new releases, their top 3 Testament albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. "Valencia" and "Servitude" used by permission of Catapult the Dead.
Episode #17: In this episode George and Buke interview Early Man's Mike Conte and play two songs from the new Early Man album, "Thank God You've Got the Answers For Us All." They also read a couple of listener letters, cover news stories and new releases, their top hair/glam metal albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week.
Episode #16: In this episode George and Buke interview Metal Blade's Brian Slagel about hockey and metal. They also discuss poor album sales, Buke's other gig, gateway metal bands, news stories, new releases, their top 3 Amon Amarth albums, what they are listening to and their classics for the week. The featured band is Baltimore's Aries.
Episode #15: In this episode George and Buke discuss King Diamond's tour, the short documentary about sound quality called The Distortion of Sound, some of the latest news stories, new releases, their top 3 King Diamond albums, what they are listening to and this week's classics. Buke delivers his judgement on last weeks Convincing Buke segment. Shylmagoghnar from The Netherlands is the featured band.
Episode #14: In this episode George and Buke discuss a case of mistaken religious identity, Metallica's care of their catalog, the Jasta podcast, the news, new releases, their top In Flames album choices, what they are listening to, and their classic picks for this week. George tries to convince Buke of the virtues of Overkill. Featured band is Birch Hill Dam with two tracks from their latest album, "Reservoir."
Episode #13: In this episode George and Buke discuss the point of cover songs, ordering vinyl from Amazon, some more topics provided by Will, the news, new releases, their top Opeth album choices, what they are listening to, and their classic picks for this week. Featured band is Take Over and Destroy with two tracks from their latest album, "Vacant Face."
Episode #12: In this episode the guys return after a hiatus and discuss an album release show, a proposed big 10 of thrash, the Dream Decievers documentary, the Eddie Trunk podcast, the MetalSucks podcast, news, new releases, and other regular segments such as Top 3, What We Are Listening To, and a new segment called Convincing Buke. Featured band is Orphans of Dusk with two tracks from the EP "Revenant."
Episode #11: In this episode George and Buke record an episode from their hotel in Richmond, Virginia after a day on the road to attend the Dave Brockie/Oderus Urungus Memorial the night before the 2014 GWAR-BQ. All the usual items are covered: news, new releases, classics and what they are listening to, as well as two tracks from "Passage of Gaia" the killer new album from Arctic Sleep.
Special Edition Dave Brockie Memorial/GWARBQ Episode: In this special episode George and Buke take a recorder on the road (Fear and Loathing in Virginia?) to document their travels down to Richmond, Virginia for the Dave Brockie/Oderus Urungus Memorial on Friday, August 15th and then the GWAR-BQ festival on Saturday, August 16th.
Episode #10: In this episode the guys talk about the new Opeth, some reunion's they'd like to see, the documentary Downloaded, sniping on eBay, this weeks killer band - King Giant, and of course the usual news, new releases, what they've been listening to and the classics of the week. They also discuss their top three mosh pits. Check it out!
Episode #9: In this episode the guys do a Power Metal-themed show with twice as much of everything! This episode features two songs from A Sound of Thunder AND two songs from Unleash the Archers, twice the classic albums, twice the artists-we-are-listening-two, and a top 15 list of our favorite power metal bands.
Episode #8: In this episode we welcome Buke back from his brief paternity leave, discuss the George Retrospective episodes, go through a mountain of both new and not-quite-so-new news, cover some new releases, discuss what we've been listening to as well as a pair of classic albums, play a pair of tracks from Greek sludge band Moat Hug, and lots more.
Episode #7: In this episode the guys discuss GWARBQ, imminent babies, news and new releases, bands they've been listening to, evolving musical tastes, their top live albums and shows, and some classic albums. A pair of songs from Scotland's Maelstrom are featured.
Episode #6: In this episode the guys discuss World Domination, the imminent arrival of the next generation of metal, the latest news and new releases, what they are listening to this week, their top 3 Slayer albums, and more! Plus two songs from Human Collapse are featured in Unsigned Bands.
Episode #5: In this episode recent news and a selection of new releases are discussed, the guys talk about what they are listening to as well as their top 3 Sentenced albums. Two songs are featured from unsigned UK band Twilight's Embrace. A pair of classic metal albums are discussed, and the guys make light of metal heads that take themselves too seriously.
Episode #4: In this episode a new intro song is rolled out, a rivalry is declared, recent news and a selection of new releases are discussed, the guys talk about what they are listening to as well as their top 3 Dio albums. A new segment called Unsigned Bands is introduced and Norwegian band Tonic Breed is featured. Two songs from their latest album are also included. Make sure to stick around at the end for a "hidden bonus track" remembering the anniversary of the passing of a metal legend.
Episode #3: In this episode the guys discuss new listeners, a surprise concert, the week's new releases, their top 3 Judas Priest albums, the Big Four, a pair of classic albums, and the band Men Without Armies. Two songs from the Men Without Armies EP are featured.
Episode #2: In this episode George and Buke discuss new releases, what they've been listening to, Buke's first week with a turntable, their top 3 Iron Maiden albums, the upcoming Opeth album and a pair of classic metal albums.
Episode #1: In this episode George and Buke introduce themselves, discuss Record Store Day 2014, some classic metal albums, a curious metal release from overseas, and even a book!
Episode #28: In this episode George, Buke and Jay strip the show down to the bare essentials for a quick and streamlined discussion. No interviews and no bands, just news, new releases, the top 3 instrumental songs, what we are listening to, classics and our latest vinyl acquisitions