Given the new pandemic reality we are all dealing with right now, George thought it would be fun and productive to start performing wellness check interviews with some of our favorite podcast guests. In this special episode we talk with Trevor from Ashen Horde in Los Angeles, Keith D of Arctic Sleep in Wisconsin and Joel from Thrawsunblat in Fredericton, New Brunswick to find out how they are doing, and how their corners of the world are holding up against the coronavirus. And of course we find out if they are using their downtime to create new music.
The Metalheads Podcast brings you a special, completely unsanitized episode from COVID-19 quarantine! We talk about how our lives have been affected by the pandemic, the impact of the virus on the metal community, the postponement of the Decibel Metal and Beer Festival in Philly and some recent metal news. Plus, the Top 5 Metal Albums We Would Want with Us in Government Quarantine and the true mystery of George’s “hoodie” begins…
The Metalheads Podcast goes hardcore and gets jacked in Episode 99 with Butch Marino of Fight School! Butch reveals his philosophy on pumping iron, smashing desks, calling out posers and punching everything... including your Mom's Turkey dinner. After Butch takes us to school on how to be tough, he sticks around to make sure we stay true as we discuss News, New Releases and What We've Been Listening to. Plus, the return of Metal Thunderdome, the Top 5 Metal Albums to Listen To While Crushing Weights and the absolute horror of Ska pants.
The Metalheads Podcast rides the lightning into Episode 98! We welcome listener Josh Landau, who tells us how he got into metal, what 3 metal albums would help people better understand him as a person and why he absolutely adores our podcast. After surviving his interrogation, Josh joins us to discuss News, New Releases and What We've Been Listening to. Plus, the Top 5 Albums We are Looking Forward to in 2020 and George completely fails at metal dating. After the cast, stick around to hear some coverage and interviews from the Adroit Theory Brewing's Dawn of a Dark Day VI Beer Festival.
Welcome to a brand new decade of the Metalheads Podcast! We kick off 2020 by chatting about the metal holiday gifts we received, running down vital podcast stats from 2019 and giving out the prestigious Jay Awards for 2019. We also debut a brand new segment called Metal Thunderdome that pits Dio's "Holy Diver" against Mercyful Fate's "Melissa," and we share our thoughts on the life and legend of Neil Peart. Plus, the latest news, new releases, What We're Listening to and our Top 5 Albums from 2019 We Missed or Didn’t Put On Our Lists.
2019 was an amazing year for metal. So amazing, in fact, we decided to beef up our lists from 25 to 40. Along with our Top 40 album reveals, you'll hear the sounds of George not drinking beer, John breaking down vital statistics, Markisan describing satanic summer home rentals, Matt getting bitchy with Google pronunciation tech, and an under-the-weather Will using a rectal thermometer wrong. We also discuss our Top 5 Metal Album Covers of the Year and debut a brand new, year-end feature – The Jay Award – in honor of Jay spoiling our combined album rankings without apology or regret.
Gather round our metal campfire, listeners! Today, Joel Violette of Thrawsunblat returns to regale you with new tales of blackened folk majesty! In Episode 95 of the Metalheads Podcast, he chats with us about preparing for the band's first live performance at The Capital Complex in New Brunswick, exploring Canadian stories through song, contributing to the Maritime Metal documentary, and how he may or may not be magically powered by forests…
Each September brings several things back into our daily lives: NFL football, shitty pumpkin beers, and ProgPower USA. In this episode, John makes his annual journey to Atlanta for ProgPower USA XX where he is joined by T. R., the "Metalheads Butler." They discuss all things fest-related including each day's events, best performances, next year's lineup, and their favorite moments from past festivals.
The Metalheads Podcast intoxicates you with Episode 94! We brew up a flavorful conversation with Adem Tepedelen, Decibel Magazine’s long-running "Brewtal Truth" craft beer columnist. He talks about his new book, Nothing But the Brewtal Truth, which features expanded and revised versions of his columns from May 2009 to December 2018.
In Episode 93 of the Metalheads Podcast we are held captive by Jay Gambit, the creative architect behind the experimental, black noise savagery of Crowhurst.
The Metalheads Podcast returns with Episode #92! We uncap some hearty brews and have a conversation with Keith D, the mastermind behind the arresting doom of Arctic Sleep. He talks about the band's brand new album, "Kindred Spirits," saying goodbye to his beloved cat Yoda through music, blowing off steam with grindcore covers of 80s songs in Chopping Mall, and how he'd love to lend his honeysuckle smooth baritone to voiceover work…
Like a handsome flower in the blazing glory of sunrise, the Metalheads Podcast blooms bright once more! In Episode 91, George, Jay, John and Markisan open their metal petals to Sean Meyers from Gates to the Morning, who talks about his passion project, "Return to Earth," losing all his music files and starting over, the influence of author Robert Anton Wilson on his life, and his love for Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti." Plus, deep thoughts from George and John on recent Iron Maiden and Queen shows, Metal News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To, and Top 5 Albums We're Looking Forward to in the 2nd Half of 2019. Come smell the metal.
Like the 6 evil Constructicons combining to form the mighty Devastator... the Metalheads Podcast has once again come together to bring you our biggest, longest cast ever - the TOP 25 METAL ALBUMS of 2019 MIDYEAR!!! So, put on a hardhat, grab a six-pack and some salty snacks, and allow us to dump some liquid-cement love into your ears…
Crom! The Metalheads Podcast returns to solve the riddle of steel with Episode 89! Immortal Bird front-woman, Rae Amitay, joins us for the full cast as we discuss her band's upcoming album, "Thrive On Neglect," how she got into metal, her favorite drummers and how rewarding it is to teach music to kids. We also talk about News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To and our Top 5 Movies that are Metal as F*ck! Plus, George's undying love for Thrawsunblat, the powerful lure of cacti, and our collective worship of cats.
In Episode 88 George, Will and John interview Uhtcearu before their D.C. show at Atlas Brew Works. Then the next day the entire crew gathers to discuss the show and the end of Game of Thrones, as well as the News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To and our Top 5 Iron Maiden Songs We Like to Sing Along With.
Episode 87 is a mashup of recordings from the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia and a new episode recorded at the hotel in Philly. Presented in chronological order the episode starts with a road recording and Friday postmortem before moving into the episode proper and then ending with interviews and more fest coverage.
On Friday, April 5th, 2019, George, Will and John attended the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Kick-Off Party at Atlas Brew Works in Washington, D.C. Ilsa, Crypt Sermon and Evoken performed. Evoken and Crypt Sermon were interviewed. This is their story.
In Episode 86 Trevor Portz of Ashen Horde returns to discuss his new album, Fallen Cathedrals. Trevor sits in for the rest of the episode as well, joining us for News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To and our Top 5 Genre-Defining Albums. Check out Fallen Cathedrals on Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify and more.
Episode 85 features an interview we recorded in December with Galen and Chris from Infera Bruo to discuss their latest album, Cerement. Chris joins us again to record the rest of the episode where we cover the news, new releases, what we are listening to and our Top 5 Albums from 1999. George, Will and John also discuss the recent Dawn of a Dark Day Fest at Adroit Theory Brewing.
In Episode 84 we are joined once again by Tom Ballard of Allfather. Markisan sits in for Will. Tom discusses their latest release, And All Will Be Desolation, as well as beer, beards and Brexit. Tom sits in for the rest of the episode as well, joining us for News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To and our Top 5 Releases We Are Looking Forward To in 2019.
King Diamond and the Grinch may have (allegedly) been trying to prevent Christmas presents, but Metalheads Podcast steps up and brings you some holiday cheer with our Top 25 Metal Albums of 2018.
In this episode Jay, John BT and Sergiy head to Los Angeles for the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Los Angeles. The guys provide fest commentary and Jay gets interviews with Khemmis, Pig Destroyer Skeletal Remains and others.
In Episode 82 we are joined by Ben and Mike from Glacial Tomb who join us to discuss their self-titled debut album. After an epic interview, Ben stuck around for the rest of the episode and helped out with News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To and our Top 10 Hard Rock Bands of the 70s. George takes on Queen in Skullcrushers.
In Episode 81 we are joined by John Burkholder-Travis, friend of the podcast. We discuss both the upcoming L.A. and Philadelphia versions of the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest before getting into all the usual yummy metal goodness.
There and Back Again: A Thrawsunjourney. In this episode George travels up to Canada to Fredericton, New Brunswick to sit around a campfire with Joel Violette of Thrawsunblat and discuss the new album, Great Brunswick Forest.
In Episode 80 we are joined by listener and comic book writer, Markisan Naso. After discussing his metal pedigree and his comic book, Voracious, we have a roundtable discussion about how obsessive we are about our music collections.
In Episode 79 we are joined by Phil and Dan from Khemmis. We discuss their latest album, Desolation, their numerous festival appearances this year and much more.
In Episode 78 we bring you an interview with UK progressive doom band, King Goat. Also, a friend of the podcast, Z, joins us in the studio. George lists the Top 10 countries…
The Metalheads Podcast hits 100! In this landmark episode we celebrate 50 years of heavy metal by counting down our favorite records from each year, starting with 2019 and ending with the birth of metal in 1970. Plus, ruminations on 80s adult-contemporary music, Sasquatch love and the blanket snuggle secrets of Bitchy Matt. So, grab yourself a cold brew and your favorite afghan, and settle in with George, Jay, Will, John, Matt and Markisan for an extra-special night of celebratory shenanigans!