Alphabetallica theme composer, Alex Cottrell, joins the show to dig into the spaghetti sizzle of 'High Plains Drifter'. Help support the show and get check out Alphabetallica's new So What! Files video series, exploring every issue of Metallica's legendary magazine: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITv…

Alphabetallica listener, John Taylor, joins the show to dig into the pandemonium pounce of 'The Jinn'. Help support the show and get check out Alphabetallica's new So What! Files video series, exploring every issue of Metallica's legendary magazine: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=…

Tom is joined by Emmy Award-winning American composer, conductor, and orchestrator, Blake Neely, for an enlightening chat about his storied history with Metallica which began during S&M and continues today via his contribution to 'Portal's spellbinding opener, 'Maiden and the Monster'. Help support the show and check out Alphabetallica's new So Wha…

Tom hosts solo to kick off a brand new Alphabetallica series dissecting Kirk's 'Portals' EP. This episode begins by exploring some of the back story of the release, before digging into the gloriously girthy gloom of the EP's opener, 'The Maiden & The Monster'. Help support the show and check out Alphabetallica's new So What! Files video series, exp…

MUYP icon, Clint Wells, joins the show to dig into the elegiac egress of 'Inamorata' Help support the show and get check out Alphabetallica's new So What! Files video series, exploring every issue of Metallica's legendary magazine: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica Check out Metal Up Your Podcast here if you somehow aren't already on the train: ME…

Alphabetallica listener, Božo Lugonja, joins the show to dig into the introspective racket of 'Room Of Mirrors' Help support the show and get check out Alphabetallica's new So What! Files video series, exploring every issue of Metallica's legendary magazine: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvv…

Alphabetallica listener, Dan McArdle, joins the show to dig into the breakneck bluster of 'Too Far Gone?' Help support the show and get instant access to the next Alphabetallica episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: h…

Alphabetallica listener, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, joins Tom to dig into the chiaroscuro clamour of 'If Darkness Had A Son'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: h…

Alphabetallica listener, John Sturm, joins Tom to dig into the hopeful hurdle of 'Chasing Light'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/M…

Alphabetallica listener, Bob O'Rourke, joins Tom to dig into the seductive, serpentine sprawl of 'Crown Of Barbed Wire'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER…

Alphabetallica listener, Brad Blazek, joins Tom to dig into the dazzling drive of 'Lux Aeterna'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Me…

Alphabetallica listener, Aurelien Moureaux, joins Tom to dig into the somnambulant strut of 'Sleepwalk My Life Away'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: h…

Alphabetallica listener, Aaron Martel , joins Tom to dig into the counter-cancel culture crush of 'You Must Burn!' Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica Check out Aaron's fantastic 'Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews' podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ridiculous-rock-record-…

Alphabetallica listener, Jack Chambers , joins Tom to dig into the throwback throwdown of 'Screaming Suicide'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: https://…

Alphabetallica listener, Rick Nashtag , joins Tom to dig into the primordial pounce of 'Shadows Follow'. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: https://twitte…

Alphabetallica listener, Kevin Van Dam, joins Tom to dig into 72 Seasons' eponymous, devastating opener. Help support the show and get instant access to next week's episode: https://patreon.com/alphabetallica SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metallicapod@gmail.com TWITTER: https://twitte…

Alphabetallica returns for a brand new '72 Seasons' season! And to kick proceedins off we're digging deep into the monolithic 'S&M2' with long-time friend of the show, John Sturm. If you want to be a guest on Alphabetallica going forward and cover a cover song from 'The Metallica Blacklist', please email metallicapod@gmail.com Hosted by Tom Kwei Th…

CammyGBR joins Tom to celebrate their fave battles of 2022 Sub to Cam's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cammygbr8390 heck out Tom's deep-dive show on 'The Royle Family': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1529263794 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUIcAL7rADoCDqe?si=LU1molnDTiiGAlOA…

Tom returns to recap meeting the mighty Clint & Ethan of Metal Up Your Podcast at Morgan Wade's Manchester show. Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (https://www.behance.net/danogorman) SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: metall…

CammyGBR joins Tom to break down PB's upcoming 'The Plug' event. BUY TIX: https://ticketspot.co.uk/event/the-plug-london Check out Tom's deep-dive show on 'The Royle Family': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1529263794 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUIcAL7rADoCDqe?si=LU1molnDTiiGA…

Cruger joins the show for a brand new BRR series testing battler's knowledge on their own clash careers. Check out Tom's deep-dive show on 'The Royle Family': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1529263794 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUIcAL7rADoCDqe?si=LU1molnDTiiGAlOAUnJYUw PATREO…

BRR listener, George Massey, joins Tom to recount DF/Code Red's amazing Next In Line: Homecoming event. Check out Tom's deep-dive show on 'The Royle Family': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1529263794 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUIcAL7rADoCDqe?si=LU1molnDTiiGAlOAUnJYUw PATREON…

Firebrand blogger, CammyGBR, joins Tom to preview DF's upcoming 'Next In Line: Homecoming'. Follow CammyGBR: https://twitter.com/CammyGbr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJMTtZugwwiKBKUepgGq2Rg Check out Tom's new Royle Family podcast, 'The Royle Ramble': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1529263794 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.c…

Tom is joined by multi-time O. Henry pun-off winner, Jerzy Gwiazdowski, to discuss Metallica's intriguing use of puns, wordplay and linguistic devices. Check out Tom's pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (…

One of DF's OG building blocks, Enlish, joins Tom to talk his storied career and terrific showings. Battles discussed: vs. Eurgh & Cruger w/Scizzahz vs. Scizzahz vs. Arkaic vs. Mr. Mackenzie & Silvertongue w/Hines vs. Cruger vs. Henry Bowers vs. Scizzahz Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podc…

Alphabetallica listener, Reid Coker, joins Tom to settle that centuries old debate: Death Magnetic vs. Hardwired... to Self-Destruct. Which album is the best? Check out Tom's pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'G…

One of the most exciting upcoming bloggers, London Jennn, joins Tom to look back on Premier Battle's 'Apex 2' event. MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUIcAL7rADoCDqe?si=LU1molnDTiiGAlOAUnJYUw PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/battlerapresume TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BattleRapResume ITUNE…

Tom is joined by BRR listener, Tom Doyle, to recap the quarters, semis and final of Don't Flop's classic 2013 2v2 Tournament. Battles reviewed: - Zen & Dialect vs. Bowski & Big Sarters - (8:54) - Bamalam & Cystic vs. Chris Leese & Unanymous (20:10) - Aukes & Rogue vs. Cee Major & Cracker (30:56) - Ceezlin & Gizmo vs. Mr 13. & Nishi (43:05) - Bowski…

Alphabetallica listener, Jack Chambers, joins Tom for a detailed dissection of every doodle played by Kirk & Rob on the WorldWired Tour. This first edition looks at all the local offerings from September 2017 - May 2018. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by…

Alphabetallica listener, Scott Richmond, joins Tom for a rambling lookback on the all of the band's instrumental songs. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (https://www.behance.net/dano…

Tom hosts solo to go through Metallica's musical appearances on TV, Film, Video Games et al. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (https://www.behance.net/danogorman) SPOTIFY: https://op…

West Coast elite, Lush One, joins Tom to look back on the first round of KOTD's South Division. SUBSCRIBE TO KOTD: https://www.twitch.tv/kingofthedot Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: h…

Alphabetallica listener, Mark Wyatt, joins Tom to look back at the band's monumental documentary, 'A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica'. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast, 'Punnit', here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Kg8m3ITvmNpdpjvvo8JI8?si=Xxz8xicTQVmSOux_BMuuMQ EMAIL: me…

The monstrosity himself, Unanymous, joins Tom to recap his shot at the DF title and his upcoming assault for PB silverware. FOLLOW BRR ON CAFFEINE: https://www.caffeine.tv/Battle_Rap_Resume Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 MERCH: https://b…

One of the UK's greatest YouTubers, Rob Kellas, joins Tom to discuss his love of Metallica as well as his fantastic channel. Subscribe to Rob here: https://www.youtube.com/user/MasterOfBuckets Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast, 'Punnit', here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https…

The latest edition in our deep-dive Metallica series. In this episode Alphabetallica listener, Reid Coker, joins Tom to ponder deeply on the life and times of Sir Cliff Burton. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast, 'Punnit', here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell…

Alphabetallica listener, Javier Guevara, joins Tom for an impromptu, fittingly inebriated, discussion of the best GNR songs from each album. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Help support the show on Patreon and get premium access to full episodes before they drop on the main feed:…

Tony Bro of the legendary 'Black Compass' joins Tom to discuss their new battle rap quiz show on Caffeine, 'The BRI.Qz' + recap the past weekend's battles. FOLLOW BRR ON CAFFEINE: https://www.caffeine.tv/Battle_Rap_Resume Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podca…

BRR listener, Cameron Gray, joins Tom to preview Premier Battles' upcoming 'Apex 2' card. Apex 2 | Weekender | ManchesterSat 12 Dec 2020 12:00 pm - Sun 13 Dec 2020 6:00 pm Buy tix: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/premierbattles/375550 Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-p…

Alphabetallica listener, Rob Zamojski, joins Tom to review every single performance from all 4 days of the legendary 30th Anniversary Shows. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Help support the show on Patreon and get premium access to full episodes before they drop on the main feed:…

My all-time fave battle rap podcast, 'Black Compass', had me back on to host another US-centric edition of Barstermind. This time featuring none other than France of LTBR as one of the contestants! SUBSCRIBE TO BLACK COMPASS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-compass-media/id1343846058 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGN35i4khrlBBCZ9JY2l…

Top battler, Quill, joins Tom to look back on the Craft-D, Shufflo & Twisted Pennies clashes + future battles. Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow podcast, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3L…

Tom hosts solo to chart a Metallica bibliography, discussing near enough every book written about/by the band. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Help support the show on Patreon and get premium access to full episodes before they drop on the main feed: https://patreon.com/alphabeta…

One of the most talented battlers ever, Charron, rejoins Tom to catch up on everything since BRR #109. Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow podcast, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 MERCH: https://battlerapresume.bigcartel.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LDY58xWUI…

Alphabetallica listener, Brandon Callahan, joins Tom to discuss the band's triumphant Glastonbury headline show. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex Cottrell (https://alex-cottrell.com/) Thumbnail by Danny O'Gorman (https://www.behance.net/danogorman)…

Tom is joined by BRR listener, Tom Doyle, to dig into all the first round battles of DF's memorable 2013 2v2 tournament. Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay gameshow podcast, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 Discussing: Bamalam & Cystic vs. Lefty & Big J (6:41) Bowski & Big Sarters vs…

Alphabetallica listener, Jonatan Hedlin, joins Tom for a discursive discussion on Metallica's live stage setups. Going from Kill 'Em All For One up to Worldwired, with lots of Iron Maiden chat sprinkled in-between. Check out Tom's new pun gameshow podcast 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/id1482310652 Hosted by Tom Kwei Theme by Alex …

BRR listener, Cameron Gray, joins Tom to celebrate and denigrate battlers who have performed overseas. Check out Tom's new competitive wordplay podcast, 'Punnit': https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/punnit-the-pun-gameshow-podcast/id1482310652 https://twitter.com/thepunpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJOzYgG9MW7CQHAZQahiqw thepunpodcast…

No Metallica chat in this one I'm afraid, rather a rambling solo pod where I discuss my 10 fave instrumental records. Albums discussed: The Aristocrats - Culture Clash Steve Vai - Alien Love Secrets Toe - The Book About My Idle Plot On A Vague Anxiety Tommy Emmanuel - The Mystery Caspian - You Are The Conductor Paul Gilbert - Silence Followed By A …

Recently I had the privilege of guesting on my all-time fave battle rap podcast, Black Compass, to host an exclusively American-centric edition of Barstermind. Kola & Q are the contestants with BC's head honcho Tony Bro co-chairing with me. Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE TO BLACK COMPASS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-compass-media/id1343846058 htt…