Best Metal Nerdery Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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#251 Side 2 - DEATH MATCH - MASTER OF PUPPETS vs REIGN IN BLOOD 1:28:23

2h ago1:28:23

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We’ve already tackled Side One of our ’86 HEAD-TO-HEAD DEATH MATCH featuring MOP & RIB (“Puppets & Blood”), and now it’s time to go through Side Two in order to reach our final verdict. As usual, there were difficult decisions to be made, and the deliberation was not easy, but we did it, and the only thing we can really say that will make any sense…

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Ep 222: 20 Years of Jimmy Eat World - Futures 59:38

1d ago59:38

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In episode 222 of the podcast, the three of us discuss a record ingrained in the fabric of Podioslave - Jimmy Eat World’s ‘Futures’. We dig into our early memories of both the record and the band, chat about some of our favorite things surrounding it, and then do a track by track breakdown of this pop/emo classic. Jimmy Eat World are one of, and co…

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Ep 221: A Conversation with Jay Maas (Love Letter, Producer, Defeater) 1:03:05

4d ago1:03:05

1:03:05

In episode 221 of the podcast, we’re joined by Jay Maas, guitarist of Love Letter, as well as founding member of Defeater, and prolific music producer. We dig into the new Love Letter LP, ‘Everyone Wants Something Beautiful’, out June 28, 2024 on Iodine Recordings. Jay gives us the details of how the project came to be, the writing of the record, a…

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#250 DEATH MATCH - MASTER OF PUPPETS vs REIGN IN BLOOD 1:52:07

1d ago1:52:07

1:52:07

For those who haven’t been following the bouncing ball(s), we’ve been discussing the ’86 DEATH MATCH since we did our ’88 Death Match a few episodes back (which was a complete bloodbath all on its own!) so we decided “What better way to commemorate our 5th anniversary as ‘The Number 2 Podcast Ever’ (behind Rogan) than to pit the two finest albums i…

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Ep 220: A Conversation with JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights 1:13:29

5d ago1:13:29

1:13:29

In episode 220 of the podcast, we’re joined by JT Woodruff, front person of Hawthorne Heights. We dig into 20 years of ‘The Silence in Black and White’, the band embarking on a massive tour later this month dubbed ‘20 Years of Tears’, the ‘…Is For Lovers’ festival dates, and much, much more. JT gives us an all time story about how their now classic…

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#249 - NEW YORK HARDCORE 1:33:37

8d ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Definitely “angsty” and undisputedly heavier, more aggressive, and focused than punk, NEW YORK HARDCORE (NYHC) emerged at a time when punk was on its way out and thrash was on its way into the heavy music scene, ultimately becoming a “de facto” bridge between the thrash and punk scenes and eventually bringing them both together to bless the metal w…

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Ep 219: 30 Years of Soundgarden - Superunknown 49:42

21d ago49:42

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In episode 219 of the podcast, the three of us tackle Soundgarden’s 1994 release, ‘Superunknown’. We dig into our early memories of the record/band, essential tracks, the multiple styles utilized by the band throughout the album, and its lasting legacy. A seminal grunge record, this episode was a fun one! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check the…

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#248 SABBATH MOB RULES - Album Dive 1:23:17

15d ago1:23:17

1:23:17

“Is this the GOOD Sabbath or the BAD Sabbath?” We know what you’re thinking: “Wait, didn’t they skip a few albums in there somewhere? Did they put them all on Patreon or…what happened?” Rest assured, nothing has been skipped, however, we did jump ahead a little bit because “some of us” have been jonesing to fast forward through the BLACK SABBATH ca…

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Ep 218: A Conversation with Danny and Jeremy of HEAVYHEX 1:13:21

28d ago1:13:21

1:13:21

In episode 218 of the podcast, we’re joined by Danny (guitar) and Jeremy (guitar) of HEAVYHEX. We dig into the band’s come up, what it’s like being a band from Long Island, NY, signing to Bridge Nine Records, and their excellent new debut full length, ‘True To You’, out everywhere now. Another awesome convo with a band we really think you’ll dig! C…

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#247 OUR DEFINING METAL MOMENTS 43:19

22d ago43:19

43:19

The “Bunkerpoon After Dark” is a bit different than the usual Metal Nerdery Podcast format. It’s stripped down, bare, naked, and not unlike “The Triangle”, it’s unredacted, unfiltered, and completely raw. There’s not a lot of production quality, no shittah, no clinkies, and no beers of the episode, but it’s pure unbridled Metal Nerdery madness at i…

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Ep 217: A Conversation with Marty and Toby of Sparks The Rescue 1:08:58

1M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

In episode 217 of the podcast, we’re joined by Marty (vocals) and Toby (guitar) of Sparks The Rescue. We talk about the band reuniting for live shows in 2021 and beyond, as well as their recently released new songs ‘Bath Skate Park’ and ‘Collarbone’. We also recap their recent shows at Sun Tiki Studios in Portland, ME, which was a throwback weekend…

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#246 - Metallica Covers 1:37:26

29d ago1:37:26

1:37:26

After catching Damage Inc. live in concert a few weeks back, we felt inspired to investigate the vast conglomeration of artists who have performed their own cover versions of songs originally written by the biggest cover band to have ever blessed heavy metal, the mighty METALLICA. Even though METALLICA have come a long way from their old school “di…

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Ep 216: A Conversation with Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Drums 1:12:42

1M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

In episode 216 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mike Ciprari, co-founder of SJC Custom Drums. We dig into the early days of SJC Drums, starting out in his grandmother’s basement, making connections with different bands in the music industry, growing the business, and much more. Come for the music nerdery, stay for the Tre Cool Dookie drum kit. Check…

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#245 - SLEEP - Inside The Metal 1:35:47

1M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

Before OM and High On Fire, there was the marijuana infused, Sabbath worshipping, stoner metal power trio hailing from San Jose, California known as SLEEP. Just saying the name transports you to a land filled with THC infused riffs, the sweet aroma of sinsemilla, and enough smoke to indicate that the pyramid sized bong is fully loaded and ready to …

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Ep 215: A Conversation with Kevin Lyman, Eric Tobin and Michael Kaminsky (Summer School Fest) 48:04

2M ago48:04

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In episode 215 of the podcast, we’re joined by Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) and Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour) to discuss the idobi Radio Summer School Festival. Eric, Kevin and Michael give us the low down on how the festival was created and the work that goes into getting it off the ground. The three of them have been around…

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#244 - 1994 Metal and Thrash Albums 1:10:28

2M ago1:10:28

1:10:28

Ahhh, the joys of 1994 and the youthful days of yore. Y’know, there was a time when 1994 actually seemed relatively “recent”, like maybe a couple of decades ago, but we’re actually 30 years beyond 1994, the year when Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in his garage, Quentin Tarantino released an ultra-vulgar display of cinema with “Pulp Fiction”, Sony forev…

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Ep 214: A Conversation with Corey Glover (Sonic Universe, Living Colour) 50:56

2M ago50:56

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In ep 214 of the podcast, we’re joined by Corey Glover, vocalist of Sonic Universe (and Living Colour). We dig into the circumstances that led to creating Sonic Universe, what it’s like being in the music world for 40+ years, and the awesome new album from Sonic Universe, ‘It Is What It Is’, out May 10th on earMUSIC. The first half of the episode, …

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#243 Lights Camera Revolution SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Album Dive 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

It’s safe to say that 1990 represented the absolute zenith of thrash metal greatness. All you have to do is thumb through everything released that year and you’ll have irrefutable proof. Thrash was at its peak when SUICIDAL TENDENCIES unleashed their 5th studio album, LIGHTS…CAMERA…REVOLUTION! their first to feature “future Metallica bassist” Rober…

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Ep 213: A Four Year Celebration ft. Todd Mackey of With Honor 1:18:44

2M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

In episode 213 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Todd Mackey, vocalist of With Honor. We had such a great conversation with Todd on episode 187, we decided to run it back. This time, Todd turns the tables on us, and we dig into our musical come up, favorite records, shows, and much more. Cheers to 4 years of Podioslave. Here’s to many more! Check o…

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#242 CIRITH UNGOL - INSIDE THE METAL 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Although they formed in Ventura, California in the early 70’s just a few short years after Black Sabbath and Judas Priest, CIRITH UNGOL (which, if you know anything about J.R.R. Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings lore, translates to mean “Spider’s Cleft”) sound like a band “out of time”. Whether they’re releasing 70’s sounding albums in the 80’s or …

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Ep 212: A Conversation with Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. 50:43

2M ago50:43

50:43

In episode 212 of the podcast, we’re joined by Sonny Sandoval, vocalist of P.O.D. We chat about 30+ years in the game, what keeps him and the band motivated, navigating the changing landscape when creating, as well as their awesome new album, ‘Veritas’, out May 3, 2024 on Mascot Records. This was a special one for us. Being able to talk to Sonny 4 …

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#241 MEGADETH Rust In Peace - Album Dive 1:25:57

2M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

With the release of their 4th album (a.k.a. one of the finest albums in thrash metal history), MEGADETH conquered new levels of greatness with their progressive thrash masterpiece RUST IN PEACE, featuring Marty Friedman on guitars and Nick Menza behind the drum kit who, along with founding members David Ellefson and Dave Mustaine, would become know…

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Ep 211: A Conversation with Nathaniel Shannon (Photographer, Author) 1:23:56

3M ago1:23:56

1:23:56

In episode 211 of the podcast, we’re joined by photographer, illustrator, and author, Nathaniel Shannon. We chat about Nathaniel’s come up as a photographer, digging deep into what it’s like to shoot bands/musicians live in any sized room, as well as dig into his forthcoming book, ‘Saint Vitus Bar | The First Ten Years: An Oral and Visual History’.…

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#240 SOUNDGRADEN - Inside The Metal 1:32:46

3M ago1:32:46

1:32:46

After hair metal all but destroyed heavy metal in the late 80’s and early 90’s, things were a bit grim. Grim in the same sort of way that Birmingham, England was grim in the late 60’s. Perhaps one of the silver linings to emerge out of the make-up and hairspray laden aftermath of glam was the down to earth, retro metal infused sounds emerging out o…

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Ep 210: A Conversation with Lochie Keogh of Alpha Wolf 50:30

3M ago50:30

50:30

In episode 210 of the podcast, we’re joined by Lochie Keogh, vocalist of Australian metalcore band Alpha Wolf. We chat about Lochie’s come up in Australia, their amazing heavy music scene, and Alpha Wolf getting an Ice-T feature on their new album. Their upcoming release, ‘Half Living Things’, drops April 5, 2024 on SharpTone Records. Pod goes inte…

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#239 Bootleg Edition - Album Dive - Killers 1:23:39

3M ago1:23:39

1:23:39

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Metal Nerdery Podcast “Bootleg Edition” series, recorded deep within the echoey underground confines of The Bunkerpoon, direct from The Bunkerpoon video feed. While we strive to be “The Black Album of Podcasts” (in terms of sheer production quality), we decided to see what it might sound like if Bob Rock prod…

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Ep 209: It’s Our Time to Shine - Revisiting The Used - Self-Titled 52:42

3M ago52:42

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In episode 209 of the podcast, Nate, Anthony and Tony give the Podioslave treatment to The Used’s debut self-titled album. We dig into our early memories of the rollout, the band’s amazingly quick origin story, John Feldmann’s foray into production, and the overall legacy of the record/band. This record holds a special place in the Podioslave canon…

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#238 WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR SABBATH 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Given that it was produced and released without the band’s involvement (and likely lacking the front to back awesomeness it would have otherwise possessed), WE SOLD OUR SOUL FOR ROCK ‘N’ ROLL was “technically” BLACK SABBATH’s 7th release; a greatest hits compilation covering “The First Six” albums from the legendary Ozzy Osbourne era of the band. H…

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Ep 208: 30 Years of The Offspring - Smash 56:11

3M ago56:11

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In episode 208 of the podcast, Nate, Tony and Anthony are reunited to celebrate 30 years of The Offspring’s seminal album, ‘Smash’. We dig into our first memories of the record, what songs we still blast to this day, and ponder if ‘Self Esteem’ is a top 10 song of the 90’s. We chat about the aftermath, the band’s legacy, and much more. This album c…

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#237 SEPULTURA – ARISE Album Dive 1:19:31

3M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Spring, 1991. Thrash had hit its apex as a genre and was beginning the transition into what would become “the next wave” of thrash with a sound and identify located somewhere between the thrash, groove, and death metal genres. With SEPULTURA’s 4th album, ARISE, emerging a mere 2 years after their 1989 thrash masterpiece, Beneath The Remains, the Br…

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Ep 207: Track 1, Side 1 - Great Album Openers ft. Greg Bergdorf 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In episode 207 of the podcast, we welcome back Greg Bergdorf of the Bourbon Brothers to talk great album openers. We each bring songs to the table that we feel are great album openers, and in some cases, genre openers. What makes a great album opener? You know it when you FEEL it. We start the episode with a catch up with Greg, and finish the episo…

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#236 1984 – YEAR IN METAL 1:30:49

4M ago1:30:49

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1984 was the year that saw the introduction of the Apple Macintosh, the launch of the Technology, Entertainment, Design conference, and the year the world learned of the terrifyingly destructive potential of A.I. courtesy of Skynet and The Terminator. 1984 is more than just the title of George Orwell’s cautionary, dystopian novel or Van Halen’s wil…

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Ep 206: A Conversation with Dave and Matteo of Superbloom 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

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In episode 206 of the podcast, we’re joined by Dave and Matteo, vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively, of Superbloom. We talk their musical come up, the band’s interesting formation, their LP, ‘Pollen’ from 2021 and their awesome EP from last year ‘Life’s A Blur’. We think you’ll dig Superbloom, and this convo with Matteo and Dave. Check out …

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#235 METAL CHURCH - INSIDE THE METAL 1:40:06

4M ago1:40:06

1:40:06

Originally formed in the thrash metal mecca known as The Bay Area a year before Metallica was even a thing (shortly before relocating to the Tri-County, metropolitan Seattle, Washington realm), METAL CHURCH continues to bless congregations of faithful metal fans with their own unique brand of thrash infused progressive power metal which has relentl…

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Ep 205: A Conversation with John Henry of Darkest Hour 40:51

4M ago40:51

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In episode 205 of the podcast, we’re joined by John Henry, vocalist of Darkest Hour.We dig into the band’s longevity, the scene the band came out of in DC, what it’s like to be 10 albums in, and their epic new album, ‘Perpetual | Terminal’, out 2/23/24 on MNRK Heavy. This is an awesome peek behind the curtain at one of metal/metalcore’s lasting ban…

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#234 DEATH MATCH - Vol 2 South of Heaven vs ...And Justice For All 1:29:34

4M ago1:29:34

1:29:34

“And in THIS corner…” Already knowing (going in) that our 1988 HEAD-TO-HEAD DEATH MATCH was gonna be “bigger than China”, the Bunkerpoon oversight committee made the executive decision to break this “hog” of an episode into a two-part cliffhanger dangler. At this point, we’ve covered side 1 and now we’re tackling side 2 of Metallica’s …AND JUSTICE …

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Valentines Day Massacre Vol II 3:36

4M ago3:36

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The Bunkerpoon is all about passion and “Love Excretions”. Enjoy all the likes and the loves of this year’s Valentines Day Massacre and Happy Valentines Day to all! Help Support Metal Nerdery https://www.patreon.com/metalnerderypodcast Leave us a Voicemail to be played on a future episode: 980-666-8182 Metal Nerdery Tees and Hoodies – metalnerdery.…

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Ep 204: A Conversation with Mac Miller of Cosmic Joke 52:48

4M ago52:48

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In episode 204 of the podcast, we’re joined by Mac Miller, vocalist of Cosmic Joke. We talk Mac’s come up in music, the formation of Cosmic Joke, getting to play Tied Down Detroit last year and it being a catalyst to creating music, and how they came to be the first release on HardLore Records (in conjunction with Triple B Records). We dig into the…

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#233 DEATH MATCH - Vol 1 South of Heaven vs ...And Justice For All 1:14:08

4M ago1:14:08

1:14:08

“In THIS corner…” Throughout the thrash community, there’s always been a battle line drawn between the progressive, harmony laden sensibilities of METALLICA and the darker, eviler shades of SLAYER. For many of us, the two albums from these two thrash titans that are most synonymous with summertime and high school are Metallica’s …AND JUSTICE FOR AL…

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Ep 203: The Return of Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem 1:26:57

4M ago1:26:57

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In episode 203 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Benny Horowitz, drummer of The Gaslight Anthem. We talk Benny having an interesting day in our home town last spring, what it was like for him regarding the reformation of The Gaslight Anthem, the writing and creation of their stellar album from 2023, ‘History Books’, and much more. Benny continues t…

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#232 STUCK MOJO Inside The Metal 1:28:15

5M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

Back in the early 90’s (along with hometown thrash titans Ghost Story, Akathesia, and Nihilist) one of the most unique bands to have dominated the local metal scene and trailblazed the path for rap metal before it was even a genre was Atlanta cross-over, groove metal pioneers, STUCK MOJO. Armed with the aural onslaught of Rich Ward’s behemoth guita…

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Ep 202: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 2 1:08:53

5M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

In episode 202 of the podcast, we’re excited to drop part 2 of our conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo. In part 2 with Alex, we hit on 2011 to the present, including: an in-depth look at House & Trance, signing with Pure Noise Records, the lost Crime In Stereo album, what it’s like getting older and still playing music, some talk around…

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#231 BACK IN BLACK Album Dive 1:20:53

5M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Eleven years before Metallica released “The Black Album”, AC/DC released “The FIRST Black Album”, BACK IN BLACK, their seventh studio album overall and their first album featuring new vocalist Brian Johnson following the tragic and untimely passing of former frontman Bon Scott. While AC/DC always had an aggressively intense, hard rock sound through…

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Ep 201: A Conversation with Alex Dunne of Crime In Stereo - Part 1 1:09:16

5M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

In episode 201 of the podcast, we’re joined by Alex Dunne, guitarist of Crime In Stereo. We talk Alex’s come up on Long Island, the early days of Crime In Stereo (formation, picking a name, etc), the stories behind signing to Blackout! and Nitro Records (all-time stories), The Troubled Stateside era and its legacy, The Bridge Nine era, and much muc…

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#230 - THRASH FAMILY TREE 1:20:21

5M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

When addressing the concept of the THRASH FAMILY TREE, there should be a handful of bands and musicians which immediately come to mind. This week’s docket is a reflection on the vast interconnectedness of the THRASH FAMILY TREE, consisting of The Big Five of Thrash and beyond. Whether we’re talking about musicians snatched up by other bands, replac…

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Ep 200: 20 Years of ‘War All The Time’ with Tucker Rule of Thursday 56:15

5M ago56:15

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In our 200th episode, we’re rejoined by Tucker Rule, drummer of the band Thursday (and L.S. Dunes), to talk 20(+) years of ‘War All The Time’. We dig into the creation of the record, what it meant for the band and the scene for Thursday to be on a major label, its legacy and much more. Tucker continues to be one of our favorite guests to date. Chec…

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#229 EXODUS STEVE “ZETRO” SOUZA ERA 1:20:29

5M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

As of this episode, we will have covered each and every era of every EXODUS vocalist, from Paul Baloff to STEVE “ZETRO” SOUZA to Rob Dukes (and back again) to ZETRO. As the 2nd vocalist for EXODUS, STEVE SOUZA’s voice gave the band a distinct sonic ferocity which set them apart from their “Big Five” counterparts, spewing forth some of the most brut…

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Ep 199: Perfect Songs III (ft. Spose & Rob) 1:23:55

5M ago1:23:55

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In episode 199 of the podcast, we’re rejoined by Spose and Rob (in person!) to run back one of our favorite topics, PERFECT SONGS. We each come to the table with songs that we think are perfect. What makes a perfect song? You know it when you hear it. Many different twists and turns in this one, including but not limited to: British accents, MTV Bu…

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#228 CLASSIC METAL 1:29:02

6M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

If you thought this episode was going to be all about early Metallica, early Anthrax, or early Slayer, SURPRISE, it’s not! While the above bands do in fact belong under the same umbrella, CLASSIC METAL (relative to today’s heavy metal landscape) falls right in that sweet spot from the late 70’s through the 80’s, when hard rock began its transformat…

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Podioslave Presents: Bloopers, Behind the Scenes, and more! 28:23

6M ago28:23

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In this bonus episode, we compiled some of the funnier bloopers and behind the scenes clips from 2023 for your listening pleasure. These are never before seen/heard clips. Some involve the three of us, while others happened while we had guests joining the show. Enjoy! Podcast Theme performed by Trawl. Check them out here: www.trawlband.com IG/Threa…

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