Debating Metal: The Podcast

Ep. 115 - AC/DC Favorites

On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys are doing something new.  It's called favorites and the way it works is, they will pick a band with an extensive discography and they will each choose and discuss their favorite song from each album released by that band.  The first band they picked Favorites is AC/DC. At the end, they also give you their BIG 4 Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Albums of 1975. They chose 1975 as a tribute to AC/DC's first release.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 114 - NWOBHM Part 3

This week, it's the finale, part 3 of our deep dive into New Wave of British Heavy Metal.  This week we go over the from 1987 to the present as we review bands that maintained themselves until today, bands that made a resurgence and some that didn't. And afterwards, we give you our BIG 4 NWOBHM bands.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 113 - New Wave of British Heavy Metal Part 2.

This week, it's part 2 of our 3 part deep dive on the New Wave of British Heavy metal.  This week we go over the second wave of the NWOBHM scene which encompasses the years 1982-1987 and we also look at some of the continued successes of earlier bands as well as some of the new bands that hit the scene. And as always, stick around to the end for the BIG 4 Diamond Head songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 112 - The New Wave of British Heavy Metal

This week, the guys begin a 3 part series deep dive on the New Wave of British Heavy metal.  The explore the the bands that had success, semi-success and the bands that did not make it very far. They will talk about some compilation albums that drew attention to the scene and what that did for some of those bands. And as always, stick around to the end for the BIG 4 Saxon songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 111 - Ozzy Osbourne Greatest Hits

For over 50 years this man has entertained the masses like no other. With multi-platinum success as lead singer for Black Sabbath as well as fronting his own solo band, Ozzy has quite the musical catalog.  On this episode, the guys  will choose 15 songs each from his exceptional solo career. Any songs duplicated automatically make the list. Whichever songs were not, we’ll debate to see which ones make the final cut. Then we’ll arrange them in concert setlist order for the Ultimate Ozzy Greatest Hits. Also, stick around to the end as the guys choose their BIG 4 Ozzy Albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 110 - Twisted Sister Greatest Hits

This week the guys are calling upon all the SMF's from around the world to listen to Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye bring you their take on Twisted Sister's Greatest Hits.  They will pick 15 songs each.  Whichever ones are duplicated make the list.  The rest will be debated to see which ones make the final cut.  Once they've come up with their final 15, the arrange them in concert setlist order to give you the Ultimate Twisted Sister Greatest Hits. And then, they'll give you their BIG 4 Twisted Sister songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin

Ep 109 - Heavy Metal Supergroups

On this week's episode, Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye take a look at Heavy Metal Supergroups. FOrmed by their need for an additional creative outlet or because their original band broke up, these Supergroups either failed to make an impact, made a small impact or made it biog.  Either way, we're here to dive a little deeper into them.  And at the end we'll give your our BIG 4 Heavy Metal Supergroup songs.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

Ep. 108 - Armored Saint - Symbol of Salvation vs. Anthrax - Sound of White Noise

Much like last week when we showcased Max Cavalera and his last album with Sepultura vs. his first Soulfly album, this week, we have John Bush's last record with Armored Saint before he joined Anthrax vs. his first record after joining the NYC based thrash band.  It's Symbol of Salvation vs. The Sound of White Noise. Which one was better? Give it a listen and find out.  And stick around to the end and listen as we give you our BIG 4 Armored Saint songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.