Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 154 - Testament Greatest Hits

In the mid 80’s, the Bay Area Thrash was taking off thanks to the likes of Exodus and Metallica. One band in particular, Legacy, which formed in 1983, would go on to sign a record deal, change singers, change their name and go onto become one of the most influential Bay Area Thrash bands.  That band is Testament. 
In 1986, original vocalist Steve Souza left to join Exodus as a replacement for the fired Paul Baloff.  At Souza’s suggestion, Testament hired Chuck Billy as their new singer. With their lineup set, Testament would sign with Megaforce Records and release their debut album The Legacy in 1987. Since that time, Testament have released 13 studio albums, 4 live albums, 2 Eps and 5 compilations. 
On this episode, Chris and Kenneth Dean will choose 15 songs each from their 13 studio albums. Any songs duplicated automatically make the list. Whichever songs are not, they’ll debate to see which make the final cut. Then they’ll arrange them in concert setlist order for the Ultimate Testament Greatest Hits.
BIG 4 - Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2024
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 153 - 2023 Year in Review

It’s that time of year again when we reflect back on what a year it was.  2023 started with a one-off reunion of a makeup wearing New York band and ended with the retirement of a makeup wearing New Your band. In the middle, we got a whole bunch of other reunions, firings, tours and a whole bunch of new music. As the guys take a look back on the past year, they give you their Big 4 Metal Albums of 2023. So sit back, pour yourself some spiked egg nog, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin…
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 152 - Big 4 of Glam Metal

From New York City to the Sunset Strip in L.A., Glam Metal rose to prominence in the early 80’s and rode the wave of popularity until the rise of Grunge in the early 90’s. On this episode, the guys will give you what they feel is the BIG 4 of Glam Metal and at the end, they’ll give you their BIG 4 Glam Metal Vocalists. 
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 151 - MVP-LVP

When it comes to our favorite bands, we all have our favorite person in the band.  And sometimes we even have someone we can do without. Today, the guys are going to discuss exactly who those people are and why they feel they are the most and least valuable in their respective bands. Today the guys are starting something they’re calling MVP-LVP. The premise is they will choose a number of bands and debate who their Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Least Valuable Player (LVP) is.  Today they're starting with the BIG 4 of Thrash - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. And when they’re done, they’ll give you their BIG 4 Favorite BIG 4 Band Members. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin...
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 150 - KISS Worst to First Part II

The guys along with special guest Sklo continue their ranking of KISS' albums from Worst to First. This episode sees the guys go from #12 to #1.  And once they’re done talking about that, they’ll give you their BIG 4 KISS Members.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin…
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 149 - KISS Worst to First Part 1

Having released 24 studio albums, including their 1978 solo albums, 8 Live albums, various compilations and a box set, KISS are one of the best selling American bands in the history of music. With 30 Gold and Platinum albums to their credit in the US alone, KISS has been a staple of the hard rock and heavy metal scene for 50 years. On this episode, the guys along with special guest Sklo rank their albums from what they think is their worst all the way to what they believe is their best. And once they’re done talking about that, they’ll give you their BIG 4 KISS Members.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin…
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 148 - Hidden Gems

Sometimes, a song or album we like didn’t quite appeal to the masses or was released at a time when the band was going through turmoil and the music didn’t quite get that push. Maybe it was released before the band got big and no one really talks about that album. But somewhere on that album is song you really like or maybe you really love that album and nobody else does. On this episode, the guys picked 4 albums each that they think need some awareness or reconsideration.  At the end, they also pick their BIG 4 Metal Duets. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin…
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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Ep. 147 - Guilty Pleasures

In recent weeks, The guys have made a concerted effort to broaden the scope of what they talk about and how they talk about it. Well on this episode they really take a left turn as they are going to talk about their guilty pleasures.
Maybe it’s a song you heard your parents play a million times when you were young. Maybe it a song or album that you used to listen to when you weren’t into metal. Maybe it’s none of the above.  Either way, the guys are going to deep dive into the music that is not what they typically listen to but it’s something that when it comes on the radio they turn it up just a little louder and maybe even get their groove on.
Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye
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