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Murder Metal Mayhem

Pete Altieri, Chris Shawback, and Joey Cashman

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If you dig murder and heavy metal mixed with a dose of mayhem, then this is the podcast for you! Hosts Pete Altieri, Chris Shawback, and Joey Cashman use their own brand of humor to provide a unique listening experience on a variety of dark subjects such as serial killers, true crime, mobsters, and more. The guys take turns sharing their metal knowledge and feature a band in the metal segment, plus other guests who tell hilarious stories of mayhem, Killer Cage Matches, karaoke destruction, a ...
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The Voice Of Dread Podcast is the creation of horror/suspense author, Pete Altieri. Pete is also the co-host and producer of Murder Metal Mayhem, a weekly true crime/heavy metal podcast.The Voice Of Dread Podcast will feature updates from Pete on his various writing projects, discussions of horror/suspense movies and books, interviews with various people in the horror/suspense industry, audio excerpts from Pete's books, and much more.The Voice of Dread Podcast is a bi-weekly show on the Horn ...
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Pete reads his short story, "Death of a Resurrection Man", from his "Creation of Chaos: Volume IV" collection, The book was released August 25, 2023 by Blunt Force Press. Hear a chilling short story about body snatchers in 19th century England. A creepy college professor, Dr. J. Montague Goolsbee, hires two of his graduate assistants to murder unsu…
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Pete sits down to talk with Tasos, the guitarist and founding member of UK's killer death/thrash band, The Bleeding. They discuss their new "Monokrator" album, the songwriting process, their label - Redefining Darkness, and a variety of topics! It's a great conversation between two metalheads! Check out The Bleeding's website here or go to their ba…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey pulverize another episode, this time featuring the bizarre story of Nico Claux. the Vampire of Paris. The 1994 murder and Nico's confession that followed stunned the world with tales of drinking blood, grave robbing, consuming human flesh, and more. The guys are joined by Jeff Ignatowski for this fascinating discussion. Pete h…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey pound out another episode, this time with a feature on Bill Suff. Suff's murder of his own infant daughter in 1974 lead to an early parole and a continuation of his taste for killing in California. He murdered at least a dozen women until his 1992 capture. Joey has the horns in the metal segment with a feature on United Guttur…
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This was previously a Patreon-only episode for our 666 Club Members. This interview was done in 2022. Pete sits down for a 55-minute interview with "Mick", a former Australian Federal Police officer. They discuss a wide range of topics including the Port Arthur Massacre, Ivan Milat, David Birnie, Snowtown Murders, and more. Plus, vegemite and Austr…
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This was previously a Patreon-only episode for our 666 Club Members. This interview was done in 2022. Pete sits down for a 18-minute conversation with Tex. He's a contributor to the podcast when it comes to our prison stories, since he's worked in Texas prisons for years. The two discuss the loss of CK to the show, and what it was like being a part…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with a feature on the murderous Church of the Lamb of God. Lead by their leader, Ervil LeBaron, they are considered one of the deadliest cults in US history. Chris has the horns in the metal segment for a discussion on Lamb of God, plus a new Killer Cage Match and the usual crazy antics. Musi…
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Pete sits down to talk to vocalist Joe McGlynn of the technical death metal band, Man Must Die, from Glasgow Scotland. They discuss the new "The Pain Behind It All" album and the recording process, the band's songwriting, first heavy metal concerts, influences on his vocal style, and much more! It's a great conversation between two metalheads! Chec…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode with Synanon, a drug rehab gone full cult crazy with hit squads committing horrible acts of violence upon innocent people in California in the 1960s and 70s. The guys discuss the details as they continue their month of cult episodes! Pete had the horns in the metal segment and does the feature on Man Must…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the Ant Hill Kids, a bizarre doomsday cult from Canada. They're joined by Shane Borczuch for this dive into the madness and violence that surrounds this strange group of followers. Joey leads the metal discussion with Gorguts, plus the guys do a new Killer Cage Match and more …
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Pete reads his short story, "Chapel of Bones", from his "Creation of Chaos: Volume IV" collection, The book will be released August 25, 2023 by Blunt Force Press. Hear a chilling short story about two college students who take a tour of a macabre bone chapel in Protenza, Italy. The entire building was constructed with the bones of the parishioners …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode as they start out their month of cults with Heaven's Gate. This bizarre UFO cult shocked the world in a group suicide in 1997 amidst strange tales of space ships and extraterrestrials. They're joined in studio with Tex for this one - his first time in Horns High! Chris has the horns in metal and leads the…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey shred another episode, this time with a feature on the vicious 1930s gangster from Chicago, Baby Face Nelson. His outrageous crimes involved bank robbery, killing police officers and FBI agents, and more. The guys are joined by Jeff Ignatowski from Scorpion Lair Games for the discussion. Pete has the horns in metal and talks a…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey hammer out another episode, this time with a feature on the original school mass shooter in the US, Brenda Ann Spencer. This 16-year-old girl shocked the country with her "I don't like Mondays" excuse for why she carried out this heinous act upon adults and children in 1979. The guys are joined by Shane Borczuch for the discus…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down another episode, this time with a feature on the notorious NYC mobster, Henry Hill. His story was made famous by the movie, "Goodfellas", in 1990 but the true story is even more extreme. The guys discuss his crimes in detail. Chris has the horns in metal and discusses the album, "Roadrunner All-Star Sessions", and o…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey bust out a bonus episode on Driving Under the Influence. It's a shorter format on only one topic and not in the usual murder, metal, mayhem style. They discuss how the police sobriety tests can result in lots of legal issues. Chris talks about his own experience with driving under the influence and what has happened to him as …
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Pete and Chris throw down a bronus episode on the bizarre case of Brandon Hole, also known as the Brony Killer. He was an adult who was obsessed with the children's show, My Little Pony, and decided to conduct a horrific mass shooting at his former workplace in Indianapolis in April of 2021. His actions left nine dead and multiple people injured at…
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Pete Altieri sits down with legendary bassist, Joe DiBiase, formerly of Fates Warning, and currently with an exciting new project, Withering Scorn. The two discuss how he got involved with Shawn and Glen Drover (former Megadeth/King Diamond), the album release date of 7/7/23, the bass gear he currently uses, the "Awaken the Guardian" reunion shows …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear apart another episode, but this time they discuss the disturbing story of Chris Watts. His 2018 murder of his pregnant wife and two young daughters shook the world to the core with the grisly details. They're joined by Tex for this one and they pick apart the story of the Watts Family Murders. Pete has the horns in metal …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with a feature on Lionel Dahmer, father of the infamous cannibal, Jeffrey. They discuss Lionel's interviews and the book he wrote about raising his son and the aftermath of the grisly crimes. Joey has the horns and leads the way with a discussion on UK death metal legends, Cancer. Plus, a new…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear apart another episode, this time with a feature on Ariel Castro, the Cleveland abductor who kept three women prisoner in his house for over ten years.. His brutal crimes and their daring escape are discussed in detail. Chris has the horns and does the metal feature on Toxic Holocaust, plus there's a new Killer Cage Match,…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up a bonus episode on the disgraced former South Carolina attorney, Alex Murdaugh, who gunned down his wife and son in 2021. It's the first of their "Piece of Sh*t Dads of June" series. They're joined by Tex who weighs in on this true crime case with many angles - including financial crimes, drugs, and lots of mayhem that…
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Pete sits down to do this interview with "Mick", a former Australian police officer, listener, and 666 Club Member. They discuss a variety of subjects such as the 1920s/30s gangland razor wars, Tilly Devine, Kate Leigh, and other colorful characters from the crime underworld. It's a great conversation between two friends who love talking Aussie tru…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with a feature on the elderly serial killer, Nannie Doss, known as the Giggling Granny because she laughed whenever she told people about killing her husbands. It's a crazy story of a 33-year run of murdering her children, grandchildren, and others. Pete has the horns and does the metal featu…
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Pete Altieri sits down with Stian Gundersen, bassist of the Norwegian death metal band, Blood Red Throne. They discuss the latest on the band and new album coming later this year, the recording of "Imperial Congregation", joining the band, touring, his first heavy metal concert, bass gear stuff, and lots more. It's a great conversation between two …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey brutalize another episode with the bloody case of Lizzie Borden. Her iconic story of the hatchet murders in 1892 and acquittal at trial are discussed. They're joined by Shane Borczuch to talk about the many angles of this one. Joey has the horns and talks about guitarist James Murphy in the metal segment, a new Killer Cage Mat…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode with a feature on the infamous Australian gangland figure, Tilly Devine. Her reign during 1920s/30s Sidney and the razor wars were legendary and they discuss the details with Mick, a former Australian police officer. It's a great discussion on a turbulent time Down Under! Chris has the horns in the metal …
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Pete sits down to interview Lars, Sebastian, and Jacob of the Danish technical death metal band, Chronicle. They discuss a variety of subjects, including their upcoming full length album, "Where Chaos Thrives", their label, Mighty Music, touring plans, their metal influences, the Danish scene, and much more. It's a great conversation between metal …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear apart another episode, this time with a blood-soaked feature on Elizabeth Bathory. The legend of her torture and murdering of young girls and bathing in their blood has spanned hundreds of years. The guys are joined by Jeff Ignatowski to discuss this iconic case. Pete has the horns in metal and leads a discussion on the D…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey bust out another episode with a feature on the insane case of Daniel Lee Siebert, who murdered at least 10 victims in multiple states from 1979 to 1986. He is also confirmed to be one of the Los Angeles Southside Slayers. His gruesome murders of men, women, and children are discussed in detail. Joey has the horns in the metal …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with a disturbing feature on Wolfgang Schmidt, known as the Pink Giant. This German serial killer liked wearing womens' panties and soiling them. His strange childhood and brutal crimes involving murdering five women and a baby are discussed in detail. Chris has the horns for a metal segment …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down on the 5-year anniversary of the podcast with a feature on the wild case of the Speed Freak Killers. Tex joins them for a look at this story about two meth freaks who killed random people as they drive around in rural California from 1983 to 1998. It's one hell of a crazy one. Pete does the metal feature on the deat…
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Joey sits down to talk with Meryl Martinez, the bassist of of the hot new death/grind band, Stabbing. They discuss the formation of the band, their recent Australian tour, memorable gigs, their latest album on Comatose Records, upcoming tour plans, their writing process, and more. It's a great conversation between two metal heads. Included is the S…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on John Reginald Christie. His mid-20th century murders in London are legendary, infamous for his burying of the bodies in the back yard and in the walls of his apartment. The guys are joined by Jeff Ignatowski of Killers The Card Game. Joey has the horns and leads a discussion o…
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Pete sits down to interview Pepe, the guitarist of the Danish metal band, HateSphere. They talk about the writing and recording of their new album, "Hatred Reborn", touring, the Danish metal scene, how streaming has changed things for bands, and much more. It's a great conversation between two old school metal heads. The HateSphere song, "Hatred Re…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up another episode, this time with a feature on the gruesome 2016 Pike County Massacre in southern Ohio. The guys detail the execution style shootings that wiped out 8 people from one family in four separate locations. Chris has the horns for the metal segment and features The County Medixal Examiners, plus a new Killer C…
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Pete sits down with Francisco Quiero (vocals) and Daniel Rodriquez (bass) of the Chilean death metal band, Skullpture. They discuss the recent EP they released, "A Horrifying Death", their influences, first metal concert, touring, and much more. It's a great conversation between metal heads and includes their song, "Nine Circles of Hell". Check out…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with the horrible story of the Saskatoon Freezing Deaths, also known as Starlight Tours. They have Shane Borczuch, a Canadian listener and co-host to discuss this case from the 1990s and early 2000s. Pete has the horns and features the Chilean death metal band, Skullpture. Plus, all three guy…
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Pete and Joey interview Matt Bishop, guitarist and vocalist of Human Artifacts, and former front man of death/grind metal legends, Lividity. They discuss the latest with Human Artifacts, including a new album, band rehearsals, and festival appearances. They also talk about Matt's ten years booking the Central Illinois Metal Fest, Lividity, touring,…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the Spokane Serial Killer, Robert Lee Yates. His gruesome murders of prostitutes from 1975 to 1999 are detailed. Joey has the horns for a feature on Napalm Death in the metal segment, plus a Killer Cage Match, mayhem from Chris and Pete, and the usual craziness, Music by Napal…
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Pete sits down to talk to Chris Monroy (vocals/guitar) and Mike De La O (guitar) of the Los Angeles-based death metal band, Skeletal Remains. They discuss some new songs they've been writing for the next album, their upcoming tour with Morbid Angel, their first heavy metal concert, and more. It's a great conversation between metal heads that includ…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up a bonus episode on the UK's most dangerous inmate, Charles Bronson. His life behind bars is a crazy story of prison riots, fights, and rooftop protests. In contrast, he found art in prison, and has written 11 books to date. It's a very interesting story about a complex individual. Go to the Tampa Grind Fest IV at the B…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the gruesome story of Armin Meiwes, the German cannibal who ate a willing victim in 2001. The story of how it all happened is detailed in their discussion. Chris has the horns for the metal segment and features the band, Elysia, plus they talk other metal news, a mayhem story …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the disturbing case of Shirley Winters, a NY woman with serious mental health issues that caused her to commit serial arson and murder of her own children and others. Pete has the horns and does the metal feature on bassist, Bob Daisley, of Ozzy, Rainbow, and Uriah Heep fame. …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey dish out a Valentine's Day episode on Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Joey is in Horns High with the guys as they discuss this wild 1930s gangster story about two people in love amidst a horrific crime and murder spree. Joey has the horns and does the metal feature on the one-man band, Putrid Pile. Plus, Joey premiers a new Go…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down another episode with a feature on the Casanova Killer, Paul John Knowles. His 4-month murder spree in 1974 left at least 18 dead as he traveled all over the country and eluded police. The guys dig into the details of this twisted story. Chris has the horns and does the metal feature on METAL, plus a new Killer Cage …
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time going to Spokane and the interesting case of Donna Perry. This transgender killer murdered three prostitutes in `1990 as a man and used that as her defense at trial in 2012. The guys dig into the details with this one. Pete has the horns for the metal feature on bassist, Alex Webster, of Cannib…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the infamous San Quentin State Prison in California. They're joined by Tex to discuss the history of the instution, the infamous inmates who spent time there, and some of the mayhem that has gone on inside the walls. Joey has the horns for the metal segment and leads a discuss…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode, this time with a feature on the horrible German serial killer, Joachim Kroll. His 21 years of murder flew under the radar of police until he made a crucial mistake and was captured in 1976. It's a story of murder, cannibalism, and much more! Chris has the horns for a feature on Cock and Ball Torture, a…
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Pete, Chris, and Joey crush an episode to bring in the new year with a gruesome one, the Acid Bath Murderer, John Haigh. His crimes in 1940s England are legendary and the guys get into the case and his unique metbod of disposing of the dead bodies in vats of acid. Pete has the horns and features the cult classic documentary, "Heavy Metal Parking Lo…
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