Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 41 - Modern Metal

This week, the guys tackle some "newer" bands as they discuss some their likes and dislikes about metalcore, djent and mathcore. While not exactly the latest form of metal, metalcore is poplar and not going anywhere, anytime soon. Kenneth Dean offers another dose of Rusty Metal and Chris offers up his latest Freshly Forged pick.  And don't forget to stick around until the end to hear the guys Big 4 Lamb of God songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
 
Rusty Metal - Saxon - Denim and LeatherFreshly Forged - AC/DC - PWR/UP
 

Ep. 40 - Metallica's Greatest Hits

This week, the guys keep it going with Metallica's Greatest Hits! Kenneth Dean and Chris each compile their 15 favorite Metallica songs and then by process of elimination, they whittle down the list to the final 15 greatest Metallica songs.  And as always, Kenneth Dean has another slab of Rusty Metal and Chris has some Freshly Forged metal for you. And stay tuned until the end to hear the guys offer their Big 4 Metallica Songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin
Rusty Metal - Pretty Maids - Future World
Freshly Forged - Armored Saint - Punching the Sky

Ep. 39 - Megadeth's Greatest Hits

This week, the guys change it up a bit.  Kenneth Dean and Chris each compile their 15 favorite Megadeth songs and then by process of elimination, they whittle down the list to the final 15 greatest Megadeth songs.  And as always, Kenneth Dean has another bit of Rusty Metal and Chris introduces a new band he thinks you ought to listen to.  And stay tuned until the end to hear the guys offer their Big 4 Megadeth Guitarists.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin
Rusty Metal - Exciter - Unveiling the Wicked
New Discovery - The band Therein.

Ep. 38 - Testament The New Order vs. Practice What You Preach

This week the guys go head-to-head with Testament - The New Order vs. Practice What You Preach.  2 of Testaments finest albums, only 1 winner.  We also have more Rusty Metal, Freshly Forged and Online Picks of the week. Stay tot he end and you'll hear the guys Big 4 Testament songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Overkill - Feel the Fire (1985)
Online Pick of the Week - Bodom After Midnight streaming concert
Freshly Forged - Mors Principium Est - Seven  

Ep. 37 Judas Priest - Screaming For Vengeance vs. Defenders of the Faith

This week, Kenneth Dean and Chris take you to the land of the Metal Gods as they go head-to-head with Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance vs. Defenders of the Faith.  Listen to hear what they have to say about these early metal Classics and stay to the end to hear the guys' Big 4 Judas Priest songs.  Kenneth also gives you another dose of Rusty Metal and Chris lets you know what is Freshly Forged. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin...
Rusty Metal - Saigon Kick - Saigon Kick (1991)
Freshly Forged - Dark Tranquillity - "Phantom Days" & "Identical to None"

Ep. 36 - In Flames Colony vs. Clayman

This week Kenneth and Chris take on another Swedish act - In Flames with Colony vs. Clayman.  Listen to hear what the guys have to say about these classic melodic death metal albums and stick around until the end for the guys' take on the Big 4 In Flames songs and as always, they have more Rusty Metal and another Online Pick of the Week. So turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Twisted Sister - Under the Blade (1982)
Online Pick of the Week - Spectre Sound Studios YouTube Channel

Ep. 35 - A Tribute to Edward Van Halen

This week the guys bring you a special tribute to Eddie Van Halen who recently passed away. Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye reflect on when they first discovered VH and then do a head-to-head of Van Halen I vs. Van Halen II. They also give you their Big 4 Van Halen Albums.  So pour yourself a shot, crank the VH up to 11 and dance the night away!!!

Ep. 34 Amon Amarth - Surtur Rising vs. Deceiver of the Gods

This week Kenneth and Chris take on the Norsemen of Sweden, Amon Amarth and Surtur Rising vs. Deceiver of the Gods.  Listen to hear what the guys have to say about these brutally lethal albums and decide which album is better.  Wait until the end for the guys' take on the Big 4 Amon Amarth songs and as always, they have more Rusty Metal and another Online Pick of the Week. So turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Anthrax - Persistence of Time (30th Anniversary Edition)
Online Pick of the Week - Alyona Vargasova YouTube Channel