Metalheads Podcast Episode 147: Instant Gratification featuring Trevor Portz of Abhoria & Ashen Horde

Trevor Portz returns to the cast for a record 7th time to talk about Abhoria's sophmore album! He reminisces about nearly freezing his hands off during a video shoot in the mountains, predicts his sad fate in an apocalypse and announces the amazing new vocalist for Ashen Horde! After the interview, Trevor helps us break down the latest in metal news, and we chat about new releases and what we’ve been listening to. Plus, a discussion on AI art, Picks From the Crypt and a Metal Thunderdome kerfuffle between Anthrax - Among the Living and Overkill - Taking Over.

pod6George WashburnFebruary 29, 2024Abhoria, Ashen HordeComment

Metalheads Podcast Episode 146: featuring Rannoch

We start 2024 off hot with Ian Gillings of Rannoch! We talked to him about the big success of the band's 2023 album Conflagrations (including a No. 12 spot on the Metalheads Podcast Top 25), how his music is influenced by acclaimed comic book writer Alan Moore, what it's like to produce his own records and why he longs for the complete destruction of his early band demos. After the interview, we throw back a few more beers with Ian and discuss metal news, new releases and what we've been listening to. Plus, we unearth some gems for Pick From the Crypt and count down our Top 5 Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2024!

pod6George WashburnJanuary 30, 2024RannochComment

Metalheads Podcast Episode 145: Top 25 Metal Albums of 2023

The most magical time of the year has arrived. The Metalheads Podcast Top 25 Metal Albums of 2023 is here! We've secretly wrapped the very best extreme metal albums and piled them high under the tree just for you. So, wipe the sleep crusties from your eyes, pour yourself a yuletide beverage and nestle into your favorite battle snuggie, because you've got 5 hours of joyous unwrapping to do. Happy Holidays!

pod6George WashburnDecember 21, 2023Best of, Best of 2023Comment

Metalheads Podcast Episode 144: featuring Chuck BB

This episode we welcome master artist and musician Chuck BB to the podcast. Chuck is the creator of Stone Cold Lazy, a comic strip found in the pages of Decibel Magazine every month, and he co-created and illustrated the epic, Eisner Award-winning graphic novel Black Metal. We talk with Chuck about making comics, getting into metal, creating art for the game company Exploding Kittens and crafting his solo black metal album, Nosk of the Void. After the interview, Chuck helps us break down the latest in Metal News, then we dig into New Releases and What We’ve Been Listening To. We also give our initial impressions of the recent lineup announcement for the 2024 Decibel Metal and Beer Fest in Philly and we choose our favorite songs on Iron Maiden's Piece of Mind to celebrate the album's 40th anniversary. Plus, we fall down an 80s/90s action film hole, praising the punchery powers of Jean-Claude Van Damme and Ahnold, AND we count down our Top 5 Metal Album Covers of 2023. An explosive 5-hour flight with artist Chuck BB awaits you, dear metalheads. GET TO THE CHOPPA!

Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnNovember 29, 2023Chuck BB, Stone Cold Lazy, Decibel, Black MetalComment

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.

Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnOctober 28, 2023Alkaloid, Obscura, Eternity's EndComment

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.

pod6, Metal Heads PodcastGeorge WashburnSeptember 27, 2023The 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.

pod6George WashburnAugust 20, 2023Keith D, Dragons of Krull, Panda KingdomComment

Metalheads Podcast 140: Kill 'Em All

This episode we cover the latest metal news and new releases, then reveal what we’ve been listening to lately. Plus, our Top 5 Back-to-Back Albums by Metal Bands and a conversation on gardening and pest control?! Ants. Aphids. Tomatoes. Pumpkins. Japanese beetles. Praying Mantises. Woodchucks. Metal.

pod6George WashburnJuly 28, 2023Metalheads PodcastComment

Metalheads Podcast Episode 139: Mid-Year Top 25

Prepare your ears for the auditory assault of episode 139: The Top 25 Metal Albums of 2023 Midyear! Featuring a guest appearance by our buddy, Justin. Lists! Libations! Laughs!

Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnJuly 6, 2023Mid-Year, Best of 2023 Comments

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.

Metal Heads Podcast, pod6George WashburnMay 25, 2023Oak PantheonComment