Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 25 - Black Sabbath Ozzy vs. Ronnie

It's our Golden Episode and this week we go head-to head with the Grandfathers of Heavy Metal, Black Sabbath, Ozzy vs. Ronnie.  We also give you our BIG 4 Black Sabbath songs and some more Rusty Metal and Freshly Forged picks. So turn this one up to 11 and let the debate begin!!!

Ep. 24 - Anthrax - Joey vs. John

This week, the guys hit the mosh pit as they discuss Anthrax and which era was better, Joey Belladonna's or John Bush's.  They also give you their BIG 4 Anthrax songs and some more Rusty Metal and Freshly Forged picks. So turn this one up to 11 and let the debate begin!!!
 
BIG 4 Anthrax Songs:
Chris Kaye:
4. Fight 'Em Til You Can't
3. Among The Living
2. Pottersfield
1. Only
 
Kenneth Dean:
4. Safe Home
3. Armed & Dangerous (EP Version)
2. Pottersfield
1. Indians
 
Rusty Metal
Manowar - Battle Hymns
 
Freshly Forged
Skeleton - Skeleton

Ep. 23 - Odd Album Out Part 2

Part 2 of Odd Album Out takes a look at albums by Van Halen, Accept, Judas Priest, Metallica, KISS and Rush. Listen to what the guys had to say about these artist's albums that stand out from their catalogs.  The guys also have another dose of Rusty Metal and Freshly Forged as well as the Big 4 Rush songs. So sit back, relax, pop open a cold one, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin...
 
Rusty Metal:
Mercyful Fate - Mercyful Fate EP (Nuns Have No Fun)
 
Freshly Forged:
Powerwolf - Best of the Blessed
 
BIG 4 Rush Songs:Kenneth Dean:
4. Subdivisions
3. The Spirit of Radio
2. Limelight
1. Tom Sawyer
 
Chris Kaye:
4. YYZ
3. 2112
2. Tom Sawyer
1. Limelight

Ep. 22 - Rob Halford - Fight vs. Halford

This week, the guys return to their head-to-head format with Rob Halford's solo bands Fight vs. Halford and which of his solo projects was better. We also serve up a new dose of Freshly Forged and Rusty Metal.  And this week we also have the Big 4 Rob Halford Solo Songs. So sit back, relax, pop open a cold one, keep a safe distance and let the debate begin...
BIG 4 Rob Halford Solo SongsChris Kaye:4. Fire and Ice (Halford)3. The One You Love to Hate (Halford)2. Into the Pit (Fight)1. Sad Wings (Halford)
Kenneth Dean:4. Vicious (Fight)3. The One You Love to Hate (Halford)2. War of Words (Fight)1. Resurrection (Halford)
Rusty Metal:Saxon - Wheels of Steel
Freshly Forged:Super 7 Reaction Figures (Rob Halford)

Ep. 21 - Odd Album Out (Part 1)

This week the guys break from their most recent head-to-head format and dig into a concept called Odd Album Out.  It's where we evaluate band's catalogs and discuss the one album that leaves you scratching your head saying "what happened?"
The guys also offer up some Rusty Metal and Freshly Forged picks that you should be listening to as well as their BIG 4 Megadeth songs. So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one, keep your distance and let the debate begin...
What Should You Be Listening To - Rusty Metal:Tygers of Pan Tang - Wild Cat
What Should You Be Listening To - Freshly Forged:Butcher - 666 Goats Carry My Chariot
BIG 4 Megadeth Songs:Kenneth Dean:4. 1000 Times Goodbye3. Skin O' My Teeth2. Kill The King1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due
Chris Kaye:4. Angry Again3. Peace Sells2. Kill The King1. Holy Wars...The Punishment Due

Ep. 20 - AC/DC Bon Scott vs. Brian Johnson

It's Debating Metal's 20th episode!  And this week the guys discuss AC/DC and which era was better, Bon Scott's or Brian Johnson's. And to go along with our topic, this week it's BIG 4 AC/DC songs.  And What Should You Be Listening To has changed to Rusty Metal and First Forged.  So sit back, relax, pop open a cold one, keep a safe distance and let the debate begin...
BIG 4 AC/DC SongsChris Kaye:4. Thunderstruck3. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap2. Talk Too Much1. Let There Be Rock
Kenneth Dean:4. Ballbreaker3. Sin City2. Let There Be Rock1. Shoot To Thrill
Rusty Metal Pick:AC/DC - Back In Black LPIron Maiden - Iron Maiden LP
Freshly Forged:Kiko Loureiro - EDM (e-Dependent Mind) - Single

Ep. 19 - Rainbow - Ronnie James Dio vs. Joe Lynn Turner

This week, the guys go Head to Head with Rainbow, Ronnie James Dio vs, Joe Lynn Turner.  Listen to hear which era they think was better, Ronnie's or Joe's. The guys also give you their BIG 4 Rainbow songs and another "What Should You Be Listening To". So sit back, relax, pop open a cold one, keep a safe distance and let the debate begin...
BIG 4 Rainbow SongsChris Kaye4. Stargazer3. Starstruck2. Kill the King1. Man on a Silver Mountain
Kenneth Dean4. Stone Cold3. Kill the King2. All Night Long1. Jealous Lover
What Should You Be Listening To:Chris - Rainbow - Down to Earth, Stranger In Us AllKenneth Dean - Night Demon - "Are You Out There?" single

Ep. 18 - KISS Masked vs. Unmasked

This week the guys tackle the age old question of which version of KISS do you like, masked or unmasked? They go beyond the greasepaint and breakdown what they like and don't like about each era. They also give you their Big 4 KISS Songs and offer up another What Should You Be Listening To. So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin...
Big 4 KISS Songs:Chris Kaye4. Detroit Rock City3. Strutter2. Love Gun1. Creatures of the Night
Kenneth Dean4. Unholy3. Creatures of the Night2. Calling Dr. Love1. Detroit Rock City
What Should You Be Listening To:Chris Kaye - Death - Non-Analog Series Cont...Kenneth Dean - Alestorm - Curse of the Crystal Coconut