Best Metal Index Podcasts (2024)

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138 - More Albums From 2024 58:56

41m ago58:56

58:56

In this episode I discuss a few more albums I’ve been enjoying from 2024Track Played;Thanatotherion - The Raven and the Box of Stars - Alienation Manifesto Botanist - When Forests Turned to Coal - Paleobotany Moisson Livide - La Sèrp d'Isavit - Sent Empèri Gascon COBRA THE IMPALER - Season Of The Savage - Karma CollisionHuntsmen - This, Our Gospel …

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Verbalizing - Beatrix 13:43

6h ago13:43

13:43

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Black/Thrash Metal band Beatrix from Finland. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s sound, influences, lyrics, name, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we could really use your support. You can support us by rating the pod…

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The ETF Investor - Episode 57 - Actively Managing Index-Tracking Funds 34:04

2d ago34:04

34:04

For many investors the term ETF is synonymous with index-tracking, or so-called “passive” investments, and the concept of an actively-managed ETF therefore represents a contradiction in terms. But the term “active management” does not necessarily mean lots of activity or significant tracking differences to the reference index, and it offers opportu…

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Verbalizing - Warfield 10:19

8d ago10:19

10:19

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Warfield from Germany. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s sound, influences, lyrics, name, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we could really use your support. Some great ways you can support us is by …

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Verbalizing - Blood Crusher 8:49

11d ago8:49

8:49

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Brutal Death Metal band Blood Crusher from the USA. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we could really use your support. Some great ways you can…

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137 - Albums Opeth Made Me Listen To 1:12:49

15d ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this episode I review a selection of albums that I’ve become aware of because of OpethTrack Played;Camel – Another Night – Moonmadness (1976)Lucifer's Friend - Everybody's Clown - Lucifer's Friend (1970)Robin Trower – Bridge Of Sighs - Bridge Of Sighs (1974)Van Der Graaf Generator – Pilgrims – Still Life (1976)Captain Beyond – Frozen Over – Capt…

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The ETF Investor - Episode 56 - Choosing between different ETFs tracking the same index 46:19

18d ago46:19

46:19

FNB recently listed three new offshore ETFs, but the underlyings are very familiar to us – MSCI World, MSCI Emerging Markets and S&P 500. How do you choose between multiple ETF options when they offer the same – or very similar – underlying investment exposure?

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Verbalizing - Campa 11:26

26d ago11:26

11:26

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Campa from Germany. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. Great ways to support this pod…

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The ETF Investor - Episode 55 - How to DIY your ETFs on the HUB 35:08

28d ago35:08

35:08

Financial advisors play an important and valuable role in the wealth creation and preservation journey. But can you DIY at least some of it, and if so, where and how? The ETFSA Investor Hub is the perfect combination of digital-when-you-want-it, and human-when-you-need-it.

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The ETF Investor - Episode 54 - Is Factor Investing Dead? 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

Factor- and style-based investment strategies continue to evolve and attract the attention of portfolio managers and analysts alike. But when an ETF Manco proposes the amalgamation of two of their factor-based ETFs into a vanilla, size-based ETF, the inevitable question arises about the future of factor investing.…

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136 - Some Music From 2024 1:07:12

1M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

In this episode I discuss a few albums I’ve been enjoying from 2024Track Played;Ὁπλίτης - Παραδειγματιζομένη μουσική - Παραμαινομένη Árstíðir lífsins - Nauð greyprs élreka – AldrlokAquilus - Into the Earth - Bellum II Nocturnus AD – Mesolithic – UnicursalHuntsmen - This, Our Gospel – The Dry LandGom Jabbar - Was Murdered - Obsidian Black Carrion Bi…

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Verbalizing - Voltwechsel 13:40

1M ago13:40

13:40

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Hard Rock band Voltwechsel from Germany. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. Great ways to support this p…

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The ETF Investor - Episode 53 - Bonds Beyond Index-Tracking 52:43

1M ago52:43

52:43

There is so much more to investment on the stock exchange than buying shares in local companies, and the strong growth in bond ETFs are testimony to the attraction of a whole new world for investors. Whether you think “bonds are boring”, or “the bond market is the smartest in the world”, this discussion on actively-managed bond ETFs is bound to exp…

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Verbalizing - Beyond Shadows 12:02

1M ago12:02

12:02

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Melodic Death Metal band Beyond Shadows from the USA. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. Great ways to …

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The ETF Investor - Episode 52 - Actively Managing Income 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

As central banks continue with the interest rate mantra of “higher-for-longer”, the uncertainty of the timing and speed of expected rate cuts present specific challenges for investors looking for stable and inflation-beating income. An active strategy through this period of volatility and uncertainty can offer specific benefits, but do you understa…

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Verbalizing - Sarayasign 11:21

2M ago11:21

11:21

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Heavy Metal/Hardrock band Sarayasign from Sweden. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. A great way to supp…

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Verbalizing - Ordered to Kill 8:49

2M ago8:49

8:49

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Ordered to Kill from Brazil. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. A great way to suppor…

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Verbalizing - Bare Knuckle Brawl 16:37

2M ago16:37

16:37

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Bare Knuckle Brawl from the USA. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. A great way to su…

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Verbalizing - Critical Fear 10:11

2M ago10:11

10:11

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Critical Fear from Brazil. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. If you enjoy this podcast, we would really appreciate your support. A great way to support …

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Tour Stories - Electrikeel 1:38:06

3M ago1:38:06

1:38:06

In this tour story/interview episode Johan is talking with Xabier and Asier from the band Electrikeel. We are talking about some things that have happened during touring and some other things regarding Electrikeel as a band etc. We would like to thank Xabier and Asier for taking the time to make this episode. Electrikeel is a very great band with v…

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135 - 2005 Retrospective 3:14:27

3M ago3:14:27

3:14:27

In this episode goes I go on a very nostalgic trip back to 2005Track Played;Roadrunner United – Annihilation By The Hands Of God – The All Star SessionsThe Black Dahlia Murder – I’m Charming – MiasmaArch Enemy – I Am Legend/Out For Blood – Doomsday MachineCryptopsy - Keeping the Cadaver Dogs Busy – Once Was NotNile – Cast Down The Heretic – Annihil…

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Verbalizing - Carnosus 12:11

3M ago12:11

12:11

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Death Metal band Carnosus from Sweden. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. Feel free to like, comment and share. This would be greatly appreciated and a huge help, to reach…

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Verbalizing - Northern Ladies 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Rock band Northern Ladies from Sweden. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. Feel free to like/comment/share our episodes and social media posts. This would be a huge help, to…

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134 - More Power Metal With Mattias 1:24:20

3M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

As a follow up to episode 133 my friend Mattias joined me to discuss some of his favourite (mostly) European Power Metal from the early 2000sTrack Played;Royal Hunt – Intervention - The Watchers (2001)Beyond Twilight – Shadowland - The Devil's Hall of Fame (2001)Stormwind – Reflections – Reflections (2001)Vanishing Point – If Only I - Embrace the S…

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Verbalizing - Undergang 12:29

3M ago12:29

12:29

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Death Metal band Undergang from Denmark. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. Feel free to like/comment/share our episodes and social media posts. This would be a huge help,…

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Verbalizing - Inver 12:25

4M ago12:25

12:25

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Gothic Metal band Inver from the UK. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. Feel free to like/comment/share our episodes and social media posts. This would be a huge help, to reach more people, for the podcast and for the bands that we are verbalizing. Thank you for listening. DISCLAIMER! …

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Verbalizing - Assi Assassin 10:54

4M ago10:54

10:54

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Assi Assassin from Germany. The purpose of the episode is introducing you to the band. This episode includes information about the band’s influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. Feel free to like/comment/share our episodes and social media posts. This would be a huge …

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100 Episodes special 1:33:04

4M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

In this special episode Erik and Johan celebrate that Metal Verbalizers podcast has officially released 100 episodes. During this episode we will look back and discuss what we have done so far, while listening to a few clips from older episodes. We are also talking about some plans we have for the future. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro…

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133 - Progressive Power Metal 1:28:41

4M ago1:28:41

1:28:41

In this episode I go through a few Progressive Power Metal albums and some listener suggestionsTrack Played;Pagan’s Mind – Enigmatic Mission – Enigmatic: Calling (2005)Myrath – Seven Sins – Hope (2007)Adagio - Codex Oscura - Archangels In Black (2009)Sun Caged - Seam Ripper (& The Blanket Statement) – The Lotus Effect (2011)Speaking To Stones - Fir…

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Verbalizing - Nuclear Revenge 8:12

4M ago8:12

8:12

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Black/Thrash Metal band Nuclear Revenge from Spain. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Nuclear Revenge. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Ba…

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132 - Symphony X 1:09:34

4M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

I was working on a more general Progressive Power Metal episode and my notes Symphony X started to get a bit too in depth, so here is a shorter episode dedicated to just them.Track Played;The Raging Season – Symphony X (1994)Sea Of Lies – The Damnation Game (1996)Church of the Machine - Twilight in Olympus (1998)Awakenings - The Odyssey (2002)Eve O…

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Verbalizing - Slowburn 9:51

5M ago9:51

9:51

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Heavy Metal band Slowburn from Spain. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Slowburn. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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Verbalizing - Jenner 8:05

5M ago8:05

8:05

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Heavy/Thrash Metal band Jenner from Serbia. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Jenner. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "…

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Verbalizing - Crashing Atlas 10:54

5M ago10:54

10:54

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Hard Rock band Crashing Atlas from the USA. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Crashing Atlas. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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131 - Peaceville From 1989 To 1999 1:27:57

5M ago1:27:57

1:27:57

In this episode I go through the discography of Peaceville Records from 1989 - 1999Track Played;Autopsy - Pagan Saviour - Severed Survival (1989)Paradise Lost – Rotting Misery – Lost Paradise (1990)Pitchshifter - Landfill - Industrial (1991)Paradise Lost – Dead Emotions – Gothic (1991)Darkthrone – A Blaze In The Northen Sky – A Blaze In The Northen…

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Verbalizing - Haunter 9:34

5M ago9:34

9:34

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Black Metal/Punk band Haunter from the USA. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Haunter. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: …

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Verbalizing - Iron Curtain 12:32

6M ago12:32

12:32

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Heavy Metal band Iron Curtain from Spain. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Iron Curtain. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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Verbalizing - Mutilation Case 11:17

6M ago11:17

11:17

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Death Metal band Mutilation Case from Hungary. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Mutilation Case. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics, future plans and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Aud…

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130 - Gorefest 57:32

6M ago57:32

57:32

In this episode I go on a deep dive into the catalogue of Dutch Death Metal band Gorefest.Track Played;Gorefest – Tangled In Gore (1989)Confessions Of A Serial Killer – Mindloss (1991)The Glorious Dead – False (1992)Erase – Erase (1994)Freedom – Soul Survivor (1996)La Muerte - La Muerte (2005)Revolt – Rise To Ruin (2007)Host; Phil WadeyContact us a…

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Verbalizing - Elegy of Madness 12:51

6M ago12:51

12:51

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Symphonic Metal band Elegy of Madness from Italy. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Elegy of Madness. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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Verbalizing - Thrashist Regime 10:03

6M ago10:03

10:03

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Thrash Metal band Thrashist Regime from the UK. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Thrashist Regime. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "…

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Verbalizing - Beyond God 10:15

7M ago10:15

10:15

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Symphonic Metal band Beyond God from the Netherlands. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Beyond God. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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129 - Top 15 Albums Of 2023 1:27:36

7M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

In this episode I list my top 15 albums of 2023Track Played;15. Ershetu - From Corn To Dust - Xibalba 14. At The Altar Of The Horned God - God Is in the Rain – Heart Of Silence13. ATHANATHEOS - You Were Not - Cross. Deny. Glorify. 12. CATACOMB - Servants of the Old Ones - When the Stars are Right 11. Februus - Surveillance Orgy - Surveillance Orgy1…

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Verbalizing - Bastard Priest 8:52

7M ago8:52

8:52

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Death Metal band Bastard Priest from Sweden. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Bastard Priest. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death…

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Verbalizing - Problem With Dragons 10:19

7M ago10:19

10:19

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Stoner Metal band Problem With Dragons from the USA. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Problem With Dragons. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright…

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128 - Malaysian Metal Compilations 47:45

8M ago47:45

47:45

In this episode I talk about two Malaysian Metal Compilations a friend kindly bought me last year, Storm Of Nebiula Volume 1 (1996)And The Ultmate Metal Collection From Heaven to Hell (1998)Track Played;Langsuyr - My Oath For TheeVociferation Eternity - The Lake Pauh JanggiAradia-As I Am Thy Heir Of The ThroneSil Khannaz - Kiss Of The WhispherInfec…

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Verbalizing - Asgrauw 12:13

8M ago12:13

12:13

In this episode Johan is verbalizing the Black Metal band Asgrauw from the Netherlands. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Asgrauw. It includes some of the bands influences, some comments about lyrics and more. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thra…

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127 - Mexican Metal Part 2 1:26:27

8M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

In this episode I’m once again joined my Michael Thot for a dive into some excellent Extreme Metal from Mexico, with a nice split of albums old and new, ranging from well-known to very obscure.Track Played;Sarcastic - No Forgiveness (1990)Mortuary - Blackened Images (1991)Unholier - Revelations of She'Ohl (1993)Tenebrarum - Alta Magia (1994)Vexilla…

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Verbalizing - Wings of Steel 10:14

9M ago10:14

10:14

In this episode Erik is verbalizing the Heavy Metal band Wings of Steel from the USA. The episode is meant to work as an introduction for you to discover Wings of Steel. DISCLAIMER! The song in the intro and outro is: "music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" Title: "Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright Music!…

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126 - SFBM 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

In this episode I review a couple of albums that I think loosely fit the theme of Science Fiction themed Black MetalTrack Played;Arcturus – Wintry Grey - Aspera Hiems Symfonia (1996)Odium - Northern Flames - The Sad Realm of the Stars (1998)DEVISER - Satyr Hail - Transmission to Chaos (1998)Potentiam - To Know is to Die – Balsyn (1999)Darkspace – 3…

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