Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 10 - Metal 101

This week, the guys take you back to school with Metal 101.  Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye talk about the 3 biggest Metal/Hard Rock albums of all time and then discuss some of the subgenres of metal and some of the albums in that subgenre. There's also another "What Should You Be Listening to" and finish it off with the Big 4 Comeback Albums.  Thanks go out to Diana for the inspiration...So while you're stuck at home, sit back, relax, crack open a cold one, keep your distance and let the debate begin...

Ep. 9 - Live Albums

Is it live or is it Memorex?  Is that company still around?  Anyway, the guys tackle some of the genres classic live albums and break down the good and the bad about them (hint: mostly good!).  Also the guys offer their take on "What should you be listening to" and this week's Big 4 Metal Anthems. So sit back, relax, keep your social distance, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin!!!

Ep. 8 - When Did a Band Lose You? And Did They Get You Back?

This week, we ask the question "When did a band lose you, and did they get you back?" The guys talk about bands they liked and when things turned a sour note. Did those bands ever get them back?  Listen in and find out who did and didn't win them back.  Also, this week's What Should you be listening to and the Big 4 Intro songs.  So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin...

Ep. 7 - Bands That Re-recorded Their Music

This week, the guys discuss bands that re-recorded their music. They talk about the good, the bad and the why bands re-record their music and offer their thoughts on the results.  They also introduce a new segment called "What Should You Be Listening To", a segment about an album or song that may have been overlooked but is worth giving a spin. This week's Big 4 is the Big 4 Title Tracks.  Listen to hear which ones Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye chose as their Big 4. So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin.

Ep 6. - Artists Living Off Their Legacy

This week, the guys discuss artists who live off their legacy.  It's about those musician's who left a band and cotinue to used their previous career as a way to promote and extend their current career. Also, this week's Big 4 is the Big 4 Sophomore Albums.  Listen to hear who Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye choose as their Big 4 Sophomore Albums.  So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin...

Ep. 5 - Musicians Who Went Solo

The guys this week discuss musicians who went solo.  They talk about Bruce Dickinson, Ace Frehley, Glenn Danzig, Slash, Ronnie James Dio & Rob Halford. This week's Big 4 is a double shot - Big 4 Best Replacement Singers and Big 4 Worst Replacement Singers. So sit back, relax, crack open a cold one and let the debate begin...

Ep. 4. Replacement Members vs. Original Members

With bands reuniting and touring after many dormant years, this week's episode centers around how we feel about those bands who replace members of the band and whether or not that affects the way we perceive the band and whether or not we want to go see that band. And this week's Big 4 is the Big 4 Worst Album Covers in Metal. Listen to hear who Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye rank as their worst covers.  So sit back, relax, grab a cold one and let the debate begin...

Ep. 3 - Musician's Deaths

This week the guys tackle a somber subject - musician's deaths.  They discuss how the death of a band member affects the songwriting and sound of a band and in some cases ultimately ends the band.  The Big 4 this week is our Big 4 Instrumental Metal Songs. Be sure the check out our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to interact with us.  So sit back, relax, grab a cold one and let the debate begin...