Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 107 - Sepultura - Roots vs. Soulfly - Soulfly

In this week's episode, we take a look back at one of metal's most eclectic artists and the 2 albums he made with 2 different bands. In 1996, Sepultura released Roots, their final album with Max Cavalera on vocals and rhythm guitar. 2 years later, Max returned with his own band Soulfly and their debut release, Soulfly.  Both albums used tribal rhythms as their foundation.  And both albums showcased their groove metal styles, but only one can be considered better than the other. And after that debate, we offer you our BIG 4 Soulfly songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 106 - Heavy Metal Feuds

There's nothing like some good conflict in order to inspire creativity.  After reading another article in Revolver magazine, Kenneth Dean and Chris revisit some of heavy metal's greatest feuds.  From Megadeth to Metallica, Ramone to Ramone, bandmates being at odds with each other is nothing new.  It sometimes has even gone farther than just a fist fight.  And listen to the end os the guys give you their BIG 4 Solo Albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 105 - 1991

Matt from Miami is back in the guys this week and they discuss one of the most amazing years in hard rock & metal, 1991.  Some of the most amazing albums in hard rock/metal history came out that year and we pick 5 albums each, and for you counting at home, that means 15 albums, and we discuss their merits and impact.  We also give you our BIG 4 Albums of 1991.  Seems redundant, but it's really not.  Just an extension.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 104 - Faith No More - The Real Thing vs. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Mother’s Milk

It's 1989 and 2 of the biggest albums of the year were funk/punk/rock/metal crossover albums The Real Thing by Faith No More and Mother's Milk by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  On this episode of Debating Metal we're going song for song, solo for solo, head-to-head to determine which of these two platinum albums we think is the better of the two.  At the end, we'll also give you a double dose of BIG 4 with FNM songs and RHCP songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 103 - Rainbow Greatest Hits

On this week's episode, the guys offer their take on the greatest hits of Rainbow, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, one of the biggest influences on heavy metal guitarists in history. Ritchie's riff on "Smoke on the Water" made so many young kids pick up an electric guitar and try their hand at that riff.  But this week, Kenneth Dean and Chris each choose their 15 favorite Rainbow songs.  Whichever is duplicated, make the list.  The rest are debated to see which ones make the final 15.  Then they put the songs in concert setlist order for the ultimate Rainbow Greatest Hits.  And they also offer their BIG 4 Rainbow Alumni Songs at the end.  The qualifications to make the list was that the song had to be written by or performed by a former member of Rainbow.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 102 - Led Zeppelin Greatest Hits

On this week's episode, the guys offer their take on the greatest hits of Led Zeppelin, one of the biggest influences on heavy metal. Black Sabbath may be considered the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, but Jimmy Page and company definitely left their mark on the scene as well.  Kenneth Dean and Chris each choose their 15 favorite Zep songs.  Whichever is duplicated, make the list.  The rest are debated to see which ones make the final 15.  Then they put the songs in concert setlist order for the ultimate Led Zeppelin Greatest Hits.  And they also offer their BIG 4 Led Zeppelin Songs at the end.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 101 - Top 10 Best 3 Album Run in Metal History

The guys this week are doing something a little different.  A few months back Revolver Magazine put out an article with their Top 10 Best 3 Album Run in Metal History and it caught the guys' eyes so they decided to tackle the subject.  So much so, they also made the BIG 4 their own Best 3 Album Run in Metal History.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 100 - Motley Crue Worst to First

It's episode 100 and the guys are celebrating by bringing in Kenneth Dean's best friend, the often mentioned Matt, all the way from Miami.  And Matt is on the show to give his opinion on Motley Crue's Worst to First Albums.  The guys have a good time debating Motley Crue albums rankings.  Then for the BIG 4, Matt and the guys offer their take on BIG 4 Glam Metal Albums.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the celebratory debate begin!!!