A podcast dedicated to discussing and dissecting everything about hard rock and heavy metal. Hosted by the Dean of Metal, Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye...if you like what you heard or want to rip us a new one, send us an email...
The Dean of Metal, Kenneth Dean & Chris Kaye
On this week's episode, the guys gave each other 1 album that the other had never heard before asked them to offer their honest opinion as to what they thought. On what will become an every so often recurring topic we have dubbed "The Blind Listen", the guys talked about production, song structure, musicianship and overall quality of the music. Listen in and hear what the guys had to listen to and then give it a listen yourself and let us know what you think too! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Melodic Death Metal. Nu Metal. Grunge Metal? Hair Metal? What was on your Mix tape in the year 2000? They guys give you theirs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
One of the greatest frontmen in the history of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has had an historic career. In that career, he has been surrounded by some of the greatest guitar players on the planet. On this episode, we dive into all the guitarists from his solo career including some names you may not have known were associated with the Prince of Darkness. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Whether it was making a greatest hits tape of your favorite artists or putting together a tape of all your favorite songs off the radio, DJ intro included. For some it was just personal and fun, for others, it was skill that made them a little money as a side hustle. On this episode, the guys are going to make their own MIX TAPE just like the good old days. It's 1986 All over again, so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the mix begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Last time we "remastered" one of our old Greatest Hits episodes, and this week we're doing it all over again. This week, we're giving you Metallica's Greatest Hits – The Remastered Expanded Edition. 5 more songs added and in the style you've become familiar with. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin! Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Way back on Episode #39 during our first year in 2020, we premiered an episode format that went over great with the listeners. It was the Greatest Hits show. But those first few shows didn't use the same format for choosing what we think are a band's greatest hits as we do now. So at the suggestion of one of our listeners, we are re-doing the episode to do it the way we have perfected it. The first band we did was Megadeth, so they are the first one we will redeaux! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin! Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Judas Priest's Screaming for Vengeance is the album that turned them into a household metal band and Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast also broke the band in the US. Today we're going to discuss the pros and cons of each as well as dive a little deeper than normal and give our personal takes and anecdotes on the albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Metallica's self titled album Metallica, commonly known as “The Black Album” was released in August of 1991. Megadeth's Countdown was released 11 months later in July of 1992. Both albums marked a more commercial direction for the bands but also cemented each band's place in the world of heavy metal. Today, the guys are going to go track by track and discuss the pros and cons of each as well as dive a little deeper than we normally do because these are two bands they really like. And when they're done with that, they'll give you their BIG 4 Megadeth Drummers. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Happy New Year Every body! When it comes first songs on albums, the best way to grab your audience's attention is to start with a banger of a song. But where do you go from there? Today, the guys discuss what they believe to be some of the best first and second songs on a metal album…so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
This past weekend, Chris Kaye and Kenneth Dean drove up to Ft. Worth, TX from the outskirts of Houston where they live to go see Iron Maiden in concert. And while they were driving up, they decided it would be a great time to record an episode. So that's what they did. They went back to what they did when they first met. They brought up a subject and just started talking about it. So what was the topic you ask? Why all the hate? All musical artists have their fans and their critics, but some artists elicit such an emotional response from fans and critics alike it begs one to wonder why? On this episode, the guys discussed 3 bands that have all had enormous success and also have some of the harshest critics: Nickelback, Creed and Metallica. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
1987 was the year that the cracks would begin to show in the world of heavy metal and more specifically Glam Metal. But it still had some very good metal music. While one band was on top of the world 2 years earlier and would disband in 1987, one band that formed 2 years earlier went on to have the biggest selling debut of all-time. Some may say the guys are stuck in the 80's and for this episode, they are as they breakdown 1987. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this episode, the guys are taking you to the depths of…Heavy Metal. For the first time since the show began, they're going on record with their favorite albums of all time!!! The guys are also joined by friend of the show, Matt from Miami and together they will offer you their top 6 Favorite Albums of All Time (666). And for the returning BIG 4, they will offer you their BIG 4 - Rest of the Best as the BIG 4 comprises of the rest of their Top 10 Favorite Albums. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
In 2006 the former member of the Dio era Black Sabbath reunited as Heaven and Hell and recorded 3 new songs to be included in a Black Sabbath Dio Years compilation. That led to a tour and then a full album. The subsequent tour would be Ronnie's last as he was diagnosed with stomach cancer shortly thereafter and passed away on May 16, 2010. About a year and half later, the original Black Sabbath convened at the famed Whisky A Go-Go to announce they would be reuniting with plans to record a new album and tour. 13 was released in 2013 and their final tour followed. On this episode, the guys pit the final albums of these two bands careers to see which one we think is the better album. They also give you their BIG 4 Ronnie James Dio Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
It's part 5 and the final part of our series call the 10 Most Important in Metal History and we saved the best for last. Whether you want to admit it or not, lead singers are the most vital component when it comes to a band. While it is affectionately and commonly known that most singers have LSD, Lead Singers Disease, there is a reason for that. The singer is the front man, the most visible person on the stage and essentially the mouthpiece of the band. Today we're going to share with you whom we think are the 10 Most Important Vocalists in Metal History and we're sure it won't come without controversy....So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
It's Part 4 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. On this episode, the guys are offering you their take on the 10 Most Important Rhythm Guitarists in Metal History. For the most part, rhythm guitarists are the unheralded force behind the band. They create the rhythms and melodies for the songs and in some cases are also the lead guitarists as well...So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
It's Part 3 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Drummers by and large are a unique breed of people. As the old saying goes, they spend their days hitting things with sticks so they are a little different to begin with. But to be considered one of the best in history, that means you've got a lot more going on than just a good back beat. These next group of drummers the guys will be discussing are some of the most unique, ferocious, and dare I say intelligent drummers to grace the world of Music. To Debating Metal, they are the 10 Most Important Drummers in Metal History.. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Part 2 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Typically, the bassist and the drummer work in unison to keep the beat and rhythm of the song. Other times, bassists take a more intricate roll whether it's playing melodies as an additional guitarist or playing the instrument as if they were the lead guitarist. Either way, bassists are the foundation of every band and on this episode, the guys give you their opinions on who they think the 10 Most Important Bassist in Heavy Metal History are. So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this episode, the guys start a 5 part series called the 10 Most Important In Metal History. Next to the lead singer, the guitarist is the next most recognizable member of a band. Sharing the stage with the vocalist and then taking the spotlight when it's solo time. In part 1, the they're going to give you their opinions on who they think the 10 Most Important Lead Guitarists in Metal History are. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
With a recording career now in it's 50th year, Judas Priest have come to define what heavy metal is all about. From the twin axe attack of Glen Tipton and KK Downing, to Rob Halford's uncompromising lyrics, Judas Priest have released 19 studio albums, 6 live albums, 12 compilations and 1 very cool box set. The band has sold over 50 million records worldwide with 12 million in the US alone. On this episode, The guys are going to rank their albums from what they think is their weakest all the way up to what they believe is their very best. And when they're finished with that, they're going to give you their BIG 4 Tim “Ripper” Owens "Priest" Albums. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
In honor of Wrestlemania Weekend, it's all about Rock and Wrestling, specifically how the worlds of Rock and Metal and Pro Wrestling have been intertwined for decades. From the simple strums of “Freebird” introducing the Fabulous Freebirds, to the extreme metal of Deadbody's House of Black intro, professional wrestling theme songs are an important part of a wrestler's character. Today the guys are going to discuss its beginnings and how its evolved for today's wrestling superstar. Then at the end, the guys will give you their BIG 4 Metal Wrestling Theme Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
In the world of music, not many genres have the ability to captivate an audience quite like heavy metal. And what better way to keep their attention than by having a mascot. Heavy metal mascots come in all shapes, sizes and species. Not every band has one. Not every band needs one. Today we're going to go over some of the most poplar heavy metal mascots of all time. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
1986 was an amazing year and not just because a certain Debating Metal host was born that year but because it truly was the Year of Metal. So many huge albums by some of the biggest metal bands in history were released in 86. Bands like AC/DC, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Guns N Roses and Van Halen all released albums in 86 and the guys are going to talk about a few of them as well as talk about the year as a whole. And then when they get to the end, they'll give you their BIG 4 Metal Albums from 1986, which coincidentally may not be the same ones they talked about. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
First introduced in 1952 as what would become known as a 45, they first were a way to split an LP into 2 or 3 smaller 7” EPs. Later on, they became a way to compile several singles onto one format. As time went on EPs waned in popularity but made a comeback in the 70's when punk rock and the DIY craze began. In the late 70's, and 80's EPs in Heavy Metal became increasingly poplar as a way of releasing music for the independent and financially challenged artist. On this episode, Kenneth Dean and Chris are going to talk about some notable EPs, give you their take on those EPs and then at the end, They'll give you their BIG 4 Metal EPs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this special 4th Anniversary episode, the guys are talking about what each think are the 10 Most Important Bands in Heavy Metal History. They both have come up with a list of 10 bands who they think are the most important. They may share some bands on our lists and some they may not. But overall, they'll give you a compelling overview of the most important band in heavy metal history. They will also share some thoughts about the last 4 years since the show started including what they consider their favorite and least favorite episodes are. So sit back, relax, pop open some bubbly, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin!!! Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Every band at some point or another has had lineup changes of some sort of variety. From Black Sabbath to Metallica to In Flames and Amon Amarth, member changes happen to even our favorite bands. On this episode, the guys have chosen 8 bands to discuss which of their lineups is the best and at the end, they will give you their BIG 4 Rainbow Lineups. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this episode the guys are taking a trip once again back in time but not as far as they've done before. This time they're going back to 1997. Nu-Metal was all the rage, and a lot of new bands were beginning to peer around the corner. 1997 may not have been glamourous. It may not have been earth shattering, but it was important. It was like a transition year that saw the birth of many new artists that would later become mainstays on the metal scene and saw the end of a few influential bands as well. And be sure to stick around to the end as they'll give you their BIG 4 Metal Songs of 1997. So sit back, relax, grab a cold one or a shot of your favorite poison and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
After the rise and fall of Grunge, the New Wave of American Heavy Metal saw an explosion of new artists and new styles. One of the bands that stood out and lead the way was Lamb of God. Formed in 1994 as Burn the Priest, the band released their self titled debut album in 1999 and 1 year later changed their name to Lamb of God and the rest they say is history. After 10 full length albums (9 Lamb of God, 2 Burn the Priest), 1 EP and 1 live album, Lamb of God have sold over 2 million albums in the US and after touring with bands such as Anthrax, Megadeth and most recently Pantera, Lamb of God show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The guys have chosen 15 songs each from their catalog that they consider their best songs. Any tracks they duplicate will automatically make the list. Whichever songs are not, they'll debate to see which makes the final cut. Then they'll arrange them in concert setlist order for the ULTIMATE LAMB OF GOD GREATEST HITS and at the end, they'll give you our BIG 4 Lamb of God albums. So sit back, relax and turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye, guest co-host Sklo Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On August 4th, Metallica rolled into Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ for a weekend takeover that included 5 bands, 2 free parking lot concerts, 2 full shows w/ different setlists, over 30 songs and over 80,000 of the band's closest friends, including Debating Metal alum, Sklo, on both nights. For Kenneth Dean, Metallica came to Arlington,TX and AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and setup camp there for the weekend. But his participation was a little different. Kenneth sat in the friendly confines of his local movie theater and watched as Metallica's Arlington show was broadcast worldwide and live to over 2500 cinemas in 75 countries. So sit back, relax, and let the debate begin. Big 4 - M72 No Repeat Weekend World Tour Highlights Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Last episode we gave you our take on albums that were rereleased after their initial debut for one reason or another. Today were taking a look at albums that are more Special Edition than the re-releases we talked about last episode. These include Anniversary Editions, Deluxe Editions and even one that came with a platinum album in its sleeve. Today we're expanding on that list of albums with Remixed, Remastered & Re-Released II. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Big 4 - Re-Released Albums Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Sometimes, despite talent and good songs, a band doesn't get things right the first time and might have to change things up to break a new market. On this episode, the guys are going to talk about albums that for one reason or another were remixed, remastered and rereleased by the band. In most cases, it's a bands first album that may have been self-released and their new record company wants a share of the new profits. Or in some cases the record label had different ideas that they thought may help the band sell more records. Today, the guys picked 8 bands to take a look at and deep dive on the subject. And don't for get at the end, the guys give you their BIG 4 Creed Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
When it comes to the music business, not many artists can claim to have had 2 successful careers, let alone 1. Artists like Ozzy Osbourne and Sammy Hagar are examples of artists who have had multi-platinum success first in a band and then as solo artists with Sammy even joining an already successful band and making it more successful than before. Another example of this is Dave Grohl, who first came to prominence as the drummer for the highly successful grunge band Nirvana. After taking some time off to mourn the loss of his friend and bandmate Kurt Cobain, Dave reemerged with his new project Foo Fighters. After 11 studio releases, 3 EP's, 1 live album and a variety of compilations having sold over 32 million albums worldwide, we give you Foo Fighters Greatest Hits. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Celebrating his 50th year in the business David Coverdale began his career in 1973 fronting the legendary Deep Purple. 4 years later in 1977, Deep Purple disbanded and his solo career began. After releasing 2 solo albums, David formed Whitesnake and never looked back. Since 1978, Whitesnake has released 13 studio albums, 9 live albums and 12 compilations having sold over 12 million albums in the US alone. Today the guys will choose 15 songs each from Whitesnake's 13 album discography that they consider their best songs. Any tracks duplicated will automatically make the list. Whichever songs are not, they'll debate to see which makes the final cut. Then they'll arrange them in concert setlist order for the Ultimate Whitesnake Greatest Hits and at the end, they'll give you their BIG 4 David Coverdale Songs from other than Whitesnake. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
With a career that lasted over 10 years and came to an unfortunate end with the death of drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin released 8 studio albums, 4 of which went DIAMOND, 1 collection of leftover tracks, 4 live albums and various compilation albums, reaching heights most bands only dream of. On this episode, the guys are going to rank their albums from what they think is their weakest all the way up to what we believe is their very best. The at the end, we give you are BIG 4 Led Zeppelin Cover Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Today we are taking a trip once again back in time to the early 80's and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Scene where Venom's first two albums set the stage for an entire genre. Today we're putting Venom's debut album Welcome to Hell against its successor Black Metal, song for song to see which one is the better album. While both albums are considered influential, only one album can come out on top. And don't forget to stick around to the end where we give you our BIG 4 Venom Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
From straight out of the L.A. club scene, these shock rockers are known for saw blades and raw meat. Led by lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter Blackie Lawless, this band is still going strong today as they've been celebrating their 40th year with their biggest US tour in decades. Today we bring you W.A.S.P. Greatest Hits. The guys will choose 15 songs each from their 15 album discography. Any songs duplicated automatically make the list. Whichever songs are not, they'll debate to see which ones make the final cut. Then they'll arrange them in concert setlist order for the Ultimate W.A.S.P. Greatest Hits. And at the end, the guys will give you their BIG 4 W.A.S.P. Songs from 1993 to the Present. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
With 9 studio albums with original vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, another 3 with Ronnie James Dio, 5 more with Tony Martin, 1 with Ian Gillan and 1 with Glenn Hughes, Black Sabbath has an extremely large catalog of music. On this episode, the guys are going rank their albums from what they think is their weakest all the way up to what we believe is their very best. That's right, we're ranking the discography of Black Sabbath from Worst to First. And then we'll give you our BIG 4 Non Ozzy/DIo Black Sabbath Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin… Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Whether it's their debut album or their third release, there comes a time in a band's career where they make their career defining album. It's the album that opened the door for that artist to headline arenas instead of clubs. They go from selling 500,000 albums to 3 million. Today we're going to dive into what we think are Career Defining Albums by our favorite metal artists. And when we're done, Chris and I are going to give you our BIG 4 Life Changing Metal Albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Metallica released their latest album on April 14, 2023 and we decided to give you a review of the album. Writing for the album began in 2020 during the pandemic shutdown and recording began in March of 2021 and finished in November of last year. The album was announced shortly thereafter on the Howard Stern show and the single “Lux Aeterna” was released that day. Joining us on the episode is Sklo who sat in recently when Chris Kaye was under the weather. So with that said, we've listened to all 12 songs and we're going to give you what we honestly think of this release, warts and all on this special episode of Debating Metal – The 72 Seasons Review. BIG 4 - Songs Metallica Covered Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Formed in 1985 after the dissolution of Mercyful Fate, vocalist King Diamond joined forces with Andy LaRocque to form the eponymous band and have released 12 studio albums, 3 live albums, 2 Eps and 5 compilations albums since their debut with plans for a new studio album to be released in the near future. On this episode, we're giving you King Diamond's Greatest Hits. Chris and I will choose 15 songs each from their 12 album discography. 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 King Diamond Greatest Hits. And at the end, we'll offer you our BIG 4 King Diamond Songs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this episode Chris Kaye returns as he and Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal once again going back to the 80's for a head-to-head that no one saw coming. Known for their motto “Death to False Metal”, today it's Manowar's Fighting the World vs. Kings of Metal. After signing their major label record contract, Manowar released their 1987 album Fighting the World to a generally good response and MTV picked up on their music video for “Blow Your Speakers” which got some decent airplay in the channel. Their follow up LP Kings of Metal came out a year later and became their most successful album to date. Today, we put these two albums of steel head-to-head to see which one rides into glory and which one heads to Valhalla. Will it be Fighting the World or will it be Kings of Steel? BIG 4 - Manowar Songs Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal
On this special episode of Debating Metal, Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal brings in a special guest Sklo to fill in for Chris Kaye. Sklo and Kenneth Dean discuss which are the best musicians to make the perfect heavy metal band. They will each choose 5 musicians from vocalists, rhythm guitarists, lead guitarists, bassists, and drummers. Following the discussion, the guys offer their BIG 4 Concert Experiences. So sit back ,relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
On this special interim episode, Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal is without his metal partner in crime Chris Kaye. Chris is recovering from some sort of cold, cough, sinus thingy. So tonight, the Kenneth Dean flies solo! Tonight Kenneth Dean is going to talk about Debut EP's from 80's metal bands and the stories behind them. As you know, in the 80's heavy metal really began to take off and forge it's own path. While it eventually became subdivided into glam metal and thrash metal and speed and all the other metals you can think of back then, when it first started it was simply heavy metal. Kenneth Dean is going to look at some those band's first releases that were either independently released or released on newly formed independent labels. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin??? Debut EPs: Lizzy Borden - Give 'Em The Axe EP RATT - RATT EP Armored Saint - Armored Saint EP Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales EP Mercyful Fate - Mercyful Fate EP (Nun Have No Fun) Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
Having released their 17th studio album in 2021, Iron Maiden continue to add to their impressive catalog. On this episode, Kenneth and I are going rank their albums from what we think is their weakest all the way up to what we believe is their best for Iron Maiden - Worst to First. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. BIG 4 - Iron Maiden Songs sung by Paul Di'Anno Hosts - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DebatingMetal email - debatingmetal@gmail.com
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