Debating Metal: The Podcast

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

Ep. 33 - Scorpions Lovedrive vs. Blackout

This week, the guys take on the Teutonic Masters themselves Scorpions pitting Lovedrive vs. Blackout.  Which one do they think is better? Don't forget to wait until the end for the Big 4 Scorpions songs as decided by Kenneth and Chris.  Once again this week, we have some more Rusty Metal and Freshly Forged picks for you. So turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin...
Rusty Metal - Metal Massacre Series (1982-2016)
Freshly Forged - Heathen - Empire of the Blind

Ep. 32 Iron Maiden Piece of Mind vs. Powerslave

This week, they guys go head-to-head with Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind vs. Powerslave.  Listen to hear what their take on the 2 classic albums are and which one they think is better than the other.  Stick around to the end for the Big 4 Iron Maiden songs as chosen by Kenneth and Chris.
Also this week, some more Rusty Metal and some Freshly Forged picks as well.  So turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
Rusty Metal - Ratt/Ratt EP (1983)
Freshly Forged - Dark Tranquility - "Phantom Days"
                         - Mors Principium Est - "Lost in a Starless Aeon"
Online Pick of the Week - Andy Gillion Instagram Page

Ep. 31 - When Did a Band Lose You II

This week, the guys once again ask the question, when did a band lose you.  And this time they speak about a new crop of bands that they were once fans of but along the way the band lost them.  The big question is, did the band get them back?  Listen and find out about bands such as The Haunted, Overkill, Iced Earth, W.A.S.P., Fozzy, Godsmack, Queensryche and Disturbed.
Big 4 Heavy Metal Soundtracks
Kenneth Dean:
4. Freddy Vs. Jason
3. Wayne's World
2. Last Action Hero
1. Decline of a Western Civilization Part II - The Metal Years
Chris Kaye:
4. Tales From the Crypt - Demon Knight
3. This is Spinal Tap
2. Last Action Hero
1. Transformers - The Movie (1986)
Rusty Metal - Cinderella - Night Songs
Online Pick of the Week - Ola Englund YouTube Channel

Ep. 30 - Slayer South of Heaven vs. Seasons in the Abyss

This week the guys go head-to-head with Slayer, South of Heaven vs. Seasons in the Abyss. They also give you their Big 4 Slayer songs as well as more Rusty Metal and another Online Pick of the Week.
Big 4 Slayer Songs
Kenneth Dean:
4. Chemical Warfare
3. South of Heaven
2. Raining Blood
1. Angel of Death
Chris Kaye:
4. Raining Blood
3. South of Heaven
2. Postmortem
1. Angel of Death
Rusty Metal - Ace Frehley - Frehley's Comet
Online Pick of the Week - ToxicEternity YouTube Channel (Jack Fliegler)

Ep. 29 Motorhead - Overkill vs. Ace of Spades

This week the guys take on two classic albums on this head-to-head discussion, with Motorhead's Overkill vs. Ace of Spades. They also offer their Big 4 Motorhead songs. And of course, another piece of Rusty Metal and the Online Pick of the Week. 
 
Big 4 Motorhead Songs
Kenneth Dean:
4. Going to Brazil
3. No Voices in the Sky
2. Iron Fist
1. Ace of Spades
 
Chris Kaye:
4. The Game
3. Orgasmatron
2. Damage Case
1. Overkill
 
Rusty Metal - Metal Church/Metal Church (1984)
Online Pick of the Week - 66 Samus YouTube Channel

Ep. 28 The Haunted - Peter Dolving vs. Marco Aro

This week the guys go head-to-head with The Haunted, Peter Dolving vs. Marco Aro.  While Kenneth Dean is relatively new to Melodic Death Metal, Chris Kaye is an old vet and together they dive into the Haunted's 2 front men that have traded places a couple of times each.  They also compare notes on the Big 4 songs of the Haunted...
Big 4 The Haunted SongsKenneth Dean:4. Dark Intentions3. 992. All Against All1. In Vein
Chris Kaye:4. Cutting Teeth3. In Vein2. Hollow Ground1. All Against All
Rusty Metal - Hear 'N Aid - Hear 'N Aid albumOnline Pick of the Week - 331ERock on YouTube
This episode was recorded at the same time we found out about the passing of Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali. To honor his memory, the Quiet Riot song "Thunderbird", which was written to honor Randy Rhoads, is played in its entirety as a tribute to Frankie.  R.I.P.