Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 51 - Death Metal

This week, the guys head on over to the dark side and discuss the early days of Death Metal. From the influencers to those who started the genre, some of the bands the guys discuss are Possessed, Obituary, Morbid Angel and of course, Death. There's also a new Rusty Metal pick and another Online Pick of the Week.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Slayer - Haunting the Chapel (EP) 1984
Online Pick of the Week - Herman Li - Twitch Channel

Ep. 50 - Reunion Albums

This week the guys discuss reunion albums and the bands that reunited.  From Deep Purple to Kiss to Iron Maiden to Anthrax, the guys offer up their take on the bands that reunited and the albums they released after the reunion.  Kenneth Dean offers up another Rusty Metal pick and Chris recommends a Freshly Forged pick for you.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Ozzy Osbourne - Live EP (1981)
Freshly Forged - Jason Bieler & the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra - Songs for the Apocalypse

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