Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 166 - Black Sabbath - 13 vs. Heaven and Hell - The Devil You Know

In 2006 the former member of the Dio era Black Sabbath reunited as Heaven and Hell and recorded 3 new songs to be included in a Black Sabbath Dio Years compilation. That led to a tour and then a full album. The subsequent tour would be Ronnie’s last as he was diagnosed with stomach cancer shortly thereafter and passed away on May 16, 2010. About a year and half later, the original Black Sabbath convened at the famed Whisky A Go-Go to announce they would be reuniting with plans to record a new album and tour. 13 was released in 2013 and their final tour followed. On this episode, the guys pit the final albums of these two bands careers to see which one we think is the better album. They also give you their BIG 4 Ronnie James Dio Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 165 - The 10 Most Important Vocalists in Metal History

It's part 5 and the final part of our series call the 10 Most Important in Metal History and we saved the best for last. Whether you want to admit it or not, lead singers are the most vital component when it comes to a band. While it is affectionately and commonly known that most singers have LSD, Lead Singers Disease, there is a reason for that. The singer is the front man, the most visible person on the stage and essentially the mouthpiece of the band. Today we’re going to share with you whom we think are the 10 Most Important Vocalists in Metal History and we're sure it won’t come without controversy....So sit back, relax and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 164 - The 10 Most Important Rhythm Guitarists in Metal History

It's Part 4 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. On this episode, the guys are offering you their take on the 10 Most Important Rhythm Guitarists in Metal History. For the most part, rhythm guitarists are the unheralded force behind the band. They create the rhythms and melodies for the songs and in some cases are also the lead guitarists as well...So sit back, relax and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 163 - The 10 Most Important Drummers in Metal History

It's Part 3 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Drummers by and large are a unique breed of people.  As the old saying goes, they spend their days hitting things with sticks so they are a little different to begin with. But to be considered one of the best in history, that means you’ve got a lot more going on than just a good back beat. These next group of drummers the guys will be discussing are some of the most unique, ferocious, and dare I say intelligent drummers to grace the world of Music. To Debating Metal, they are the 10 Most Important Drummers in Metal History.. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 162 - The 10 most Important Bassists in Metal History

Part 2 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Typically, the bassist and the drummer work in unison to keep the beat and rhythm of the song. Other times, bassists take a more intricate roll whether it's playing melodies as an additional guitarist or playing the instrument as if they were the lead guitarist. Either way, bassists are the foundation of every band and on this episode, the guys give you their opinions on who they think the 10 Most Important Bassist in Heavy Metal History are. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 161 - The 10 Most Important Lead Guitarists in Metal History

On this episode, the guys start a 5 part series called the 10 Most Important In Metal History. Next to the lead singer, the guitarist is the next most recognizable member of a band. Sharing the stage with the vocalist and then taking the spotlight when it’s solo time. In part 1, the they're going to give you their opinions on who they think the 10 Most Important Lead Guitarists in Metal History are. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 160 - Judas Priest Worst to First

With a recording career now in it’s 50th year, Judas Priest have come to define what heavy metal is all about. From the twin axe attack of Glen Tipton and KK Downing, to Rob Halford’s uncompromising lyrics, Judas Priest have released 19 studio albums, 6 live albums, 12 compilations and 1 very cool box set. The band has sold over 50 million records worldwide with 12 million in the US alone. On this episode, The guys are going to rank their albums from what they think is their weakest all the way up to what they believe is their very best. And when they’re finished with that, they’re going to give you their BIG 4 Tim “Ripper” Owens "Priest" Albums. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.
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Ep. 159 - Heavy Metal Wrestling Theme Music

In honor of Wrestlemania Weekend, it's all about Rock and Wrestling, specifically how the worlds of Rock and Metal and Pro Wrestling have been intertwined for decades.
From the simple strums of “Freebird” introducing the Fabulous Freebirds, to the extreme metal of Deadbody's House of Black intro, professional wrestling theme songs are an important part of a wrestler’s character. Today the guys are  going to discuss its beginnings and how its evolved for today’s wrestling superstar. Then at the end, the guys will give you their BIG 4 Metal Wrestling Theme Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin...
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