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Metalheads Podcast Episode 143: featuring Alkaloid & Obscura
Metalheads Podcast Episode 143: featuring Alkaloid & Obscura

This episode we welcome guitar virtuoso Christian Münzner of Alkaloid, Obscura and Eternity's End to the podcast for the first time. He takes us behind the scenes of the new Alkaloid album "Numen" and we discuss his illustrious career in metal. Chris shares how he started playing guitar by learning AC/DC and Metallica songs, reveals what it's like to live with focal dystonia, and tells us which guitarist's powers he'd want if he had the mutant ability to absorb them! After the interview, Chris helps us break down news, new releases and what we've been listening to. Plus, we unveil a new segment called Pick From the Crypt, Jay locks us into Metal Thunderdome 1986 where Slayer “Reign in Blood” takes on Metallica “Master of Puppets” in a thrash battle for the ages.

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Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnAlkaloid, Obscura, Eternity's EndComment
Metalheads Podcast Episode 142: featuring The Anchoret
Metalheads Podcast Episode 142: featuring The Anchoret

This episode we welcome Ed Levitsky of The Anchoret to talk about the band's debut album, It All Began with Loneliness. He shares how he channeled his feelings of isolation and sadness during the pandemic into an outlet for creating the progressive metal record he always dreamed of. Ed also discussed what goes into his writing process, how his Dad influenced his love of prog music, what it's been like to bond with musicians from around the world, how he signed with Willowtip Records and why he can never have enough saxophone in metal. After the interview, Ed helps us break down news, new releases and what we've been listening to. Plus, we turn back the clocks to a time before we were metalheads to count down our Top 5 Albums that Led us to Metal.

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pod6, Metal Heads PodcastGeorge WashburnThe AnchoretComment
Metalheads Podcast 141: Krull in the Skull

This episode we welcome back the incomparable Keith D to talk about his new Dragons of Krull and Panda Kingdom albums! He also gives us an update on the next Unearthed Elf record. We discuss his writing and recording process, where his deep love for Krull came from, what he learned from the mastering genius Maor Appelbaum and how a trip to the dentist led to the discovery of an enchanted realm of metal.

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Metalheads Podcast Episode 138: featuring Oak Pantheon
Metalheads Podcast Episode 138: featuring Oak Pantheon

This episode we are joined by Sami Sati and Tanner Swenson of Oak Pantheon. We start off with an interview and much hilarity ensues. George announces your opportunity to become fashion outcasts, before moving on to the usual traditions of T-Shirt and Beer Check, News, New Release and What We Are Listening To. We reveal the final results of the last Metal Thunderdome before moving on to Matt's Thunderdome opponents: Carcass' Swansong vs Celtic Frost's Cold Lake. Sami and Tanner, clearly suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, choose to stay for the entire episode. 

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Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnOak PantheonComment
Metalheads Podcast Episode 137: Soak the Whole Thing In

This episode we preview the 2023 Decibel Metal and Beer Fest in Philly with our friends Stacy Ciccone and Justin Riley!  We discuss what bands we're most excited to see, sift through the mighty beer list and talk about how the metal community is mostly fluffy puppies and kitties. We also dig into News, New Releases and What We've Been Listening to. Plus, our Top 5 Death Metal Bands that Have Debuted Since 2015.

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pod6, Metal Heads PodcastGeorge WashburnDecibel Metal & Beer FestComment
Metalheads Podcast Episode 136: No Survivors
Metalheads Podcast Episode 136: No Survivors

This episode we got to hang out with THREE metal guests! Chris Danacek (SKÁLA, Infera Bruo), Karl Chamberlain (SKÁLA, Alcyone) and Galen Baudhuin (Street Tombs, Aridus, Infera Bruo) joined us to discuss their current and upcoming projects. Chris shares his thoughts on the cathartic writing and recording process for his SKÁLA album, we get the low down on the "permanent hiatus" of Infera Bruo, Galen takes us inside his new one-man project Aridus, and Karl declares that no character will ever survive in his lyrics. After the interview, Karl and Galen stick around to talk news, new releases and what we've been listening to. Plus, Markisan dusts off two great solo records by Bruce Dickinson and Rob Halford, and makes them battle it out in a fun Metal Thunderdome. AND we feature the return of full songs to the podcast, including tracks from SKÁLA, Street Tombs and the exclusive, world premiere of the first Alcyone single, "Ensconcing Sorcery."

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pod6George WashburnInfera Bruo, Skala, Alcyone, Street Tombs, AridusComment
Metalheads Podcast Episode 134: What Have Thou Wrought
Metalheads Podcast Episode 134: What Have Thou Wrought

Our first episode of 2023 features honorary Metalheads member, Trevor Portz of Ashen Horde and Abhoria! He chats with us about Ashen Horde's acclaimed new album, Antimony, signing with Transcending Obscurity Records, the strangeness of releasing music years after he's completed it, the ongoing saga of his prog metal album and how he finds the energy to do so many activities with his wife. After the interview we dig into News, New Releases and What We’ve Been Listening To. We also count down the Top 5 Metal Albums We're Looking Forward to in 2023 and pay tribute to Jeff Beck. Plus, our thoughts on the vinyl sale slowdown, Dokken trivia with Jay and Markisan reveals a secret that makes George's heart flutter.

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pod6, Metal Heads PodcastGeorge WashburnAshen Horde, AbhoriaComment