Go big or go home! It’s finally time for Discography Discussion to talk about Van Halen. Joined by Jon Drake of the Nerfherder Council, Joe leads the charge into this mighty band’s discography. Expect plenty of Eddie and Alex fanboy moments on this one. While the core of this band has not changed much over time, and fans can be polar opposite when …

On this episode of Discography Discussion we dive into the four albums by Norwegian band In Vain, a band with their own flavor of progressive extreme metal. Dan struggles with his lack of comprehension for the composition of these songs, and can't figure out if the band or he himself are the problem. Have Dan and Joe met their match on this one? Fi…

Atreyu is a band that likes to keep you guessing. Are they going to do the thing you are expecting on each album? Are they going to do the thing you like, or something you hate? Dan and Joe do their best to try to explain the many different incarnations of this band and also explain why they are worth your time. Enjoy! #discussmetal #atreyu Join ou…

On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe dig into the demented minds of The Red Chord. Prepare yourself for discussions about groovy grindcore,1940s Chicago fires, and the many faces of mental health “clients.” It’s going to get heavy and weird for a while. Enjoy! #discussmetal #theredchord Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on P…

It used to be hard to be an extreme metal fan in the 80's and 90's when everyone was sure every random corner of the world was brimming with hidden Satanic cults. Tonight on Discuss Metal Live we discuss what it was like growing up in a society that hated the music we loved so much. #discussmetal Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon …

Atheist is one of the most beloved technical metal bands from the early 90s. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe try to wrap their heads around this mind warping band. Check it out! #discussmetal #atheist Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/discussmetalpatreon Discography Discussion Podcast Homepage…

This week we dive head first into the world of blasphemous death metal with Deicide. We try our best in this episode to figure out if Deicide is sincere, or a tongue in cheek band designed specifically to piss off everyone from all walks of life. Dan can't help but read the lyrics aloud on this one while Mike and Joe try to keep it about the music.…

Fans of progressive music can sometimes have trouble “getting into” newer bands in the genre. The reasoning is different for everyone, but it can sometimes be hard to give a band a chance when stacked against giants of the genre. Is Rivers of Nihil able to convince Dan and Joe that they have something unique to offer in comparison to their favorite…

We have made fun of Cradle of Filth on this show for FAR too long. It’s time to do the work and get the proper context behind this band. Are these guys black metal? Can Dan stop being a metal elitist long enough to just enjoy a band for what they ARE? Find out how much our eyes have been opened on this heavily requested episode. Enjoy! #discussmeta…

As we pivot away from nu-metal back into more familiar territory, Dan and Joe turn to Battlecross for salvation. Is this band’s intense cocktail of melodic death metal , thrash, and traditional heavy metal enough to convince Dan that modern bands can still deliver on the level of more classic metal bands? I guess you will find out! Also, we take so…

On this episode recorded live Dan, Joe, Rance, and Mike sit down to discuss an important topic to us. That topic is Elitism and Gatekeeping in heavy music. We discuss our experiences with dealing with elitists and gatekeepers as well as our experiences participating in it ourselves and we discuss why this behavior exists. Plus, some random “Friday …

We finish up Nu-Metal May this year by discussing the often overlooked Flaw. Is Flaw a hidden gem in nu-metal history? Joe thinks so, some of the time. Dan is not convinced, but we’re both down for the discussion. Enjoy! #discussmetal #Flaw Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/discussmetalpatreon Discography Discussio…

Can star power association carry a band? This is the question everyone had about Adema when the band broke into the nu-metal scene in 2001, and there is an association with another very popular band. On this episode of Discography Discussion we dig into everything Adema has to offer, and see if this band had merit on their own, or if they were ridi…

As Dan struggles to recover from the Papa Roach episode, Joe decided it was time for him to try out some Dope. Love them or hate them, Dope makes heavy, sincere, and downright evil caveman music. How does their catalog stack up from the 90s to the modern day? We will let you decide, but hats off to a band that has a clear vision. Don't miss this on…

Papa Roach is one of the most popular Rock bands of the past 22 years. Most people know Papa Roach for their nu-metal influenced hard rock of the early 2000s. But, there is MUCH more to Papa Roach than what we all remember, and maybe that's a good thing. Dan has thoughts about this band’s discography and Joe tries to keep it civil. Don't miss this …

We kick off Nu-Metal May 2022 by taking a look at American Head Charge. A band that Dan claims to know little to nothing about, even though he seems to know most of the hits pretty well. Dan and Joe go through each album and find themselves surprised by the quality of a band that has apparently been rock solid for over 20 years. #discussmetal #amer…

Have you ever wondered where your favorite video game fits into the various subgenres of Heavy Metal? Maybe you haven't, but we sure have! Dan, Joe, and Mike discuss the various themes of many popular video games and try to decide how they match up with the various sub genres of metal! #heavymetal #videogames #discussmetal Join our Patreon: Discogr…

It’s time to party! Rance joins Dan and Joe to party! And without further ado, we bring you this new episode of Discography Discussion all about Andrew W.K. If you’re looking for a good time, you can’t go wrong with this guy most of the time. What about those times where you can go wrong you ask? We’ll mention those briefly. Stay tuned, and enjoy! …

Dan returns to the podcast this week, and the only way to welcome him back was to get down and dirty with some metalcore. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe look at For Today and try to dissect the choices this Christian metalcore band made to become the darlings of the scene they came up in. We know this episode is one you’ve be…

You want progressive? You want heavy? You want some metal!? This episode of Discography Discussion has you covered as Joe welcomes Jon and Brian from Talking Into Infinity to take a break from all things Dream Theater and focus on one of the most satisfying heavy metal discographies yet. This week, we dive into Symphony X, a band you have likely he…

David Bunton and Josh Childers of The Showdown sit down with Dan to give a very special announcement and then they spend some time doing what we do best on this podcast, discussing some metal! Pay no attention to the sirens in the middle of the show. That didn’t happen, no not at all…. Enjoy and get snake bit! #heavymetal #solidstaterecords #furnac…

This band brings the heat, and the metalcore! Bryan Patton joins Joe this week to talk about Texas in July. No matter how much of the metalcore formula this band sticks to throughout their career, it does not excuse their random moments of melody and taste. This is a solid listen from beginning to end. Check it out, and enjoy! #discussmetal #texasi…

When one of the biggest voices in rock music is the subject of your podcast, you must summon one of the biggest voices in podcasting. This week on Discography Discussion Joe is joined by Matt Naas to talk about Soundgarden, one of the biggest and most important bands of all time. There will be plenty of gushing for Chris Cornell and his gigantic vo…

This week Dan sits down with Pat Servedio and Klank Dialosa of Klank to talk about their brand new album Between Unholy and Divine Vol 1. Klank and Pat break down the songwriting process for the album as well as reveal some surprising details on many of the songs. Enjoy! #discussmetal #Klank If you like this interview and want to hear more like it …

Joined by Jon Drake of The Nerfherder Council, Dan and Joe spent a week with one of the biggest bands of all time. With all the hype, and one album that is absolutely legendary, do Guns N’ Roses hold up as one of the greatest hard rock bands you’ll ever see live? Is the first album so good it can sustain a career and keep the fans wanting more? Str…

Tonight, Joel Bailey sits down with Dan and Joe to talk about the early days of metalcore, a time period when the style was exciting and new and didn't have a premade roadmap for bands to follow. Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/discussmetalpatreon Discography Discussion Podcast Homepage - http://bit.ly/Discograph…

Many years ago, we promised a Soulfly episode. In fact, it was right after we finished our Sepultura discussion. The time has come, and we thank you for your patience. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe will not hold back the joy that is Soulfly. We hope you enjoy revisiting the world of Max Cavalera. #discussmetal #soulfly Join …

At times it's refreshing to listen to a band that is uncompromising in their approach to heaviness. Heaven Shall Burn is a staple in the collections of metal fans who love consistency with aggression and melody. If metalcore is on the menu, Heaven Shall Burn will deliver all the intense flavor you desire, and on this episode of Discography Discussi…

When talking about doom metal there is always an expectation of crushing riffs, and an isolated feeling. Pallbearer certainly provides this. However, can doom be used as an outlet to display genuine emotion and complex types of sorrow? Pallbearer attempts to do this. Does it work? Find out in this episode of Discography Discussion. Enjoy! #discussm…

Defeated Sanity is a favorite amongst technical brutal death metal fans around the world. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe try to figure out why this is, and endlessly ponder the question of whether technicality trumps brutality. Spoilers, it’s a solid discography, and we had a lot of fun with this one. Check it out! #discussme…

Narnia is one of heavy metal’s best kept secrets. This Swedish Christian heavy metal band has been unabashedly waving the flag of heavy metal for the better part of twenty years and they aren’t stopping anytime soon. Dan did an insane amount of research on this one, enjoy! #discussmetal #Narnia Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - …

Friends of the show Matt Naas (of the Roach Koach Podcast) and Rance Denton (FPS Podcast, QBC Podcast, Published Author of His Ragged Company) join us to talk about the exciting heavy metal rampages known as the Doom soundtracks. We will talk about the evolution of Doom music from being metal midi's to full fledged heavy metal instrumentation. #ids…

Crimson Thorn is one of the heaviest and brutal Christian death metal bands to hit the scene in the mid 90s. Sporting the deepest vocals ever heard in Christian death metal, (and maybe death metal in general if we are being honest) Crimson Thorn made a name for themselves as being able to stand musically toe to toe with industry titans such as Carc…

As Blood Runs Black was a band here to make a ruckus and that is exactly what they did over the course of 3 albums. Was As Blood Runs Black one of the most important deathcore bands to ever exist? We aren’t totally sure about that however there is not a lot to complain about. #discussmetal #AsBloodRunsBlack Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion …

Bryan Gray from The Blamed, and The Satire, sits down with Dan and Joe to talk all about everybody’s favorite rock band Stavesacre. Dan and Joe give their thoughts on each record while Bryan fills us in on all the wonderful details of what it was like during those years when the band made some of their best records! This is not an episode to miss! …

Silent Planet is one of the most celebrated bands in metalcore. However, if somebody really listens to Silent Planet, they will be surprised at how much depth is actually here with the band’s focus on atmosphere and gut wrenching lyrical honesty. We enjoyed this one, we think you will too. Check it out! #discussmetal #SilentPlanet Join our Patreon:…

Have you ever found a band that is better at what they do than other popular bands? A Hill to Die Upon could give any blackened death metal band a run for their money, and odds are this show is the first you are hearing of them. Enjoy! #discussmetal #AHillToDieUpon Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/discussmetalpatr…

Mason Beard of Symphony of Heaven joins Dan tonight to talk about how he got into extreme metal, how quickly he picked up drums, and how hard it can be to get a band off the ground in the modern age. Check it out! #discussmetal #SymphonyofHeaven Check out Symphony of Heaven at https://symphony-of-heaven.com && https://symphonyofheavenrr.bandcamp.co…

There was no better way to kick off Discography Discussion in 2022 than talking all about Machine Head. The Robb Flynn show is quite the roller coaster. Is Machine Head the best “all around” metal band? Dan and Joe think so….most of the time….. Enjoy! #discussmetal #MachineHead Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/dis…

Matt Naas of the Roach Koach Podcast joins Dan and Joe again this year to cap off one more INSANE Industrial December. We discuss every album by Velvet Acid Christ, and get to the bottom of what makes Industrial music special. Will this be the final episode of Industrial December!? Only you, our listeners, can say for sure. Enjoy! #discussmetal #ve…

Black metal and industrial music may not go together. But, Samael challenges that notion and brings us a discography filled with extreme vocals, programmed drums, hellish tremolo picking and so much more. Is it all a great combination? Maybe, a lot of it is. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe give their thoughts on the strange ev…

Do you like Black Metal? Do you like Industrial? Do you like Vampires? Well, this week on Discography Discussion we dive into the insanity that is Psyclon Nine. Dan shares that he feels like the band is catering specifically to him, while Geoff and Joe try to have a more level headed approach. Special thanks to Kyle Driver for suggesting we talk ab…

Stabbing Westward kicks off Industrial December this year as we dive into this new wave inspired industrial rock phenomenon that took place in the mid to late 90s. This style of music ran right alongside nu-metal as the go to style of music for disenfranchised young people. Was Stabbing Westward so popular because they were original? Or was industr…

Emperor is largely credited for being one of the foundational bands for symphonic black metal as a genre. This week Dan and Joe explain why Emperor is a cut above the scene they not only innovated, but were birthed from. Enjoy! #discussmetal #emperor Join our Patreon: Discography Discussion on Patreon - http://bit.ly/discussmetalpatreon Discography…

Roy Culver sits down with Dan tonight to discuss Roy's history with the heavy music scene. What it takes to enter the industry and how it has changed in the last 20 years. Here is a link to an amazing Spotify playlist made by Roy that includes the music we discussed during this interview! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o0FhFqDSLIw7Y4elcFQcX?si=…

At the suggestion of Lance AKA The King of Metal, Dan and Joe decided it's time we talked about some Bad Brains. Bad Brains is one of the most influential hardcore punk bands that ever had a shot at mainstream success. Are they still influential today? How many bands have you heard that were influenced by Bad Brains? You might be surprised at how m…

Creativity is a word often used to describe any art form. How many artists in the world truly embody creative freedom? We ask this when trying to describe a band like Kekal. A band that a lot of listeners would describe as an “avant garde” or “progressive” metal band is actually far more than that. What does it mean to have true creative freedom, a…

Antestor is one of the most important Christian metal bands to come out of the 90s Scandinavian metal scene. With their own brand of “sorrow metal,” Antestor paved the way for other Christian extreme metal bands to come, and is still putting out records to this day. What is it that makes this band special? Is it ok to call Christian bands black met…

Morgoth was a hungry band who wanted to be as heavy and brutal as they come in the early 90’s death metal scene. But, they didn't do that for some reason. On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan, Joe, and Geoff dive into a band who strove to redefine what they were about to a mixed reception, and we try to figure out whether experimentation w…

Eric Shirey joins the podcast on this episode to talk with Dan about his new label The Charon Collective, some of his history with Pluto Records and what propelled him back into the music scene. Check it out! #discussmetal Check out The Charon Collective on Bandcamp at https://thecharoncollective.bandcamp.com Join our Patreon: Discography Discussio…