Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 49 - Thrash Metal - The Big 4 & More - Part3

It's part 3, the Grand Finale of the guys' take on Thrash Metal, The Big 4 & More!  This week the guys discuss more thrash bands and how they headed into the 2000's and 2010's.  They also look at what the Big 4 of Thrash have done lately and how they've adapted.  Another dose of Rusty is again on deck and a new Freshly Forged. And don't forget to listen all the way to the end as they choose their Big 4 Worst Big 4 Albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Agent Steel (Mad Locust Rising) EP - 1986
Freshly Forged - Therion (Leviathan)

Ep. 48 - Thrash Metal - The Big 4 & More - Part 2

It's part 2 of the guys' take on Thrash Metal, The Big 4 & More!  This week the guys expand on the bands that started after the Big 4, how the scene moved into the 90's and what the Big 4 of Thrash were up to at that time.  Another dose of Rusty is on deck and a new Freshly Forged. And don't forget to listen all the way to the end as they choose their Big 4 Non Big 4 Thrash Albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 47 - Thrash Metal - The Big 4 & More - Part 1

The guys this week offer their take on Thrash Metal, with a heavy dose of the Big 4.  The guys had a lot to say. So much so, they've broken this topic up into 3 parts.  They talk about the influencers of thrash, the beginnings of the movement and it's hey day. And as always, they offer up some Rusty Metal and a new Online Pick of the Week. And don't forget to listen all the way to the end as they choose their Big 4 Albums of the Big 4. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Venom - Black Metal (1982)
Online Pick of the Week - Andre Antunes YouTube Channel

Ep 46 - The Life & Death of Glam Metal Part 2

The guys return with part 2 of the Life and Death of Glam Metal.  In part 2, the guys talk about the 2nd wave of glam metal.  They speak about the bands the made it big in the late 80's, what lead to the downfall and how grunge was born from glam metal. There's also more Rusty Metal and a new Online Pick of the Week.  And of course stick around to the end to hear what the guys chose as their Big 4 Glam Bands.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Faster Pussycat/Faster Pussycat (1987) Elektra Records
Online Pick of the Week - Rock And Roll True Stories YouTube Channel

Ep. 45 - The Life & Death of Glam Metal Part 1

Happy New Year! The guys are back and this time they are diving into the life and death of Glam Metal.  This is part 1, the Life.  The guys talk about the evolution from glam rock to glam metal, the early bands and the influencers of the genre.  They talk about the NYC scene, the LA scene and its rise to international domination. The guys also have more Rusty Metal and Chris Kaye takes a moment to speak about the death of Alexi Laiho and what it means to him.  And stick around to the end to hear what the guys chose as their Big 4 Motley Crue songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Sweet Pain/Sweet Pain (1985) Combat Records
 

Ep. 44 - Motley Crue Shout at the Devil vs. Dr. Feelgood

Merry Christmas everyone!  It's episode 44 and this week the guys take on Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil vs. Dr. Feelgood.  It's the Crue's 2 biggest albums and we're here to decide which one we like better.  As alwasy, we also have some Rusty Metal and a Freshly Forged pick for you.  And stick around for this special holiday edition Debating Metal as the guys offer their Big 4 Metal Christmas Songs. So grab some egg nog, sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Britney Fox (Britney Fox)
Freshly Forged - Soilwork (A Whisp of the Atlantic) EP

Ep. 43 - Overkill Under the Influence vs. The Years of Decay

This week the guys are back with a fresh new head-to-head with Overkill - Under the Influence vs. The Years of Decay. It's 2 of Overkill's classic albums, so listen to see what the guys had to say about them. The guys also have some more Rusty Metal and a special pick of the week. And as always, listen until the end to hear the Big 4 Overkill songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Manitoba's Wild Kingdom - And You...
Special Pick of the Week - Rob Halford - Confess an Autobiography Audiobook

Ep. 42 - Guns 'N' Roses

This week is a double shot of Guns 'N' Roses.  The guys go head-to-head with Use Your Illusion I & II and then, after they decide which one they like better, they compile their version of the Ultimate Use Your Illusion Greatest Hits and of course the Big 4 GNR songs. And Kenneth Dean has more Rusty Metal and Chris has another Freshly Forged for you.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Def Leppard (High 'n' Dry)
Freshly Forged - Insidious Disease (After Death)