As above, so below, metal faithful…those of the black cloth…The Druids of Doom are here to serve you piping hot concert coverage, album reviews, long form metal talk, and the occasional esoteric teaching. So make ready the bones of sight, light the sacred fire, and join Neckwrecker and Franny in this journey of metallic enlightenment!
On this flame filled Halloween special, the Druids explore King Diamond's witch burning classic “The Eye.” Wrecker visits the Canadian border, while Frannie is gearing up for Iron Maiden and a return to middle earth. An in depth look at the new Unto Others album “Never, Neverland” caps off this ghoultide special!00:02:55 - Banter00:15:20 - Concert Roundup 00:24:29 - Druidic Discoveries00:32:15 - Deep Dive on "The Eye"01:00:45 - Rapid Fire Reviews01:04:00 - Unto Others ReviewA very special thanks to Lady Eldritch for the literal sacrifices she made in the intro. "THE CRAFT" and "Longlegs" composed and produced by Vivek Abhishek https://bit.ly/3qumnPHHuge thanks to Unto Others and King Diamond for the use of their music!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The Druids are back from the dead In the massive kickoff to season 3! Frannie and Wrecker tear down US Bank Stadium with Pantera and Metallica! The Druids have a spiritual awakening during Fade to Black, and no buttholes required sunning to get there. Wrecker sees a top secret Pantera show at the legendary first avenue club in Minneapolis, and a rare punk rock moment is shared as NOFX's final tour makes Wrecker nostalgic for the 90s. The Druids bear their souls in a metal confessional that will shake you to the core. The skeletons are out of the closet in the Season 3 Premiere!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
In the season 2 finale the Druids return to the Milwuakee Metalfest, a three day assault of heavy metal! Also in this maniacal closing of season 2, the Druids discover the power of AI-generated hair metal, and they uncover ancient power listening to the new Tzompantli album, Beating the Drums of Ancestral Force! It's a fitting finale to a season of new heights for the coven of the black cloth! Huge shout out to Tzompantli for the background use of their song "Tetzaviztli"Get Their music here:https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/tzompantliOpening Background Songs: "Triumph" by AudioknapMusic"Rattlesnake Railroad" by Brett Van DonselSunday Rot Piss Drippers Song: "Shopping Frenzy" by Francesco BiondiIntro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The Druids bring coverage of Hell's Heroes festival as Wrecker gets up close and personal with three days of raucous heavy metal action! Also in this episode; the Druids explore the cult of keeping Metal alive, Bruce Dickinson's new project is fully unpacked, and Houston's music culture is shown the love it deserves. No Remorse: The Illustrated True Stories of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead:https://z2comics.com/collections/motorheadBacking intro music:Genocide by - BrainsChopped and Screwed disclaimer music:Get Me Amped - Sean B.Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The Druids take careful effort to feather their hair to maximum height in this 1980's Glam Metal special! Ride along for a deep dive into the culture, image, and downfall of the genre, and find out why Ratt is better than your favorite band!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
In this very special Ghoultide episode, the Druids take you back to the 1980's with cult classic film Gremlins, and explore how it provides a heavy metal reminder of our primal urges. Frannie and Wrecker recap their metal highlights of 2023 in the annual Riffie Awards! Who will take home best in show? Live coverage of Immolation, Frozen Soul, and 200 Stab Wounds will grow your heart three sizes larger just before it gets ripped out! Music used : "JINGLE BELLS" composed and produced by Vivek AbhishekIntro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
In this blood-soaked special feature, the Druids go medieval in their exploration of torture, Frannie gets chastised at a Cannibal Corpse show, and a would-you-rather from hell leaves its mark! We can't guarantee you mercy, but we can promise a good time! Music used : "DARK WOODS" composed and produced by Vivek AbhishekIntro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Join Wrecker and Frannie as they plunder the rise of Floridian Death Metal for all its worth. Frannie finds out that Jeopardy is a helluva lot harder than his pecker and Wrecker has a panic attack at Trader Joe's. Tune in - your brain cells won't kill themselves!!!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The Druids shake off the rust and kick off season two with a full recap of the Mad With Power festival - bringing you coverage of man-bear-pig, retro video game kink, and a pick-stealing betrayal! Frannie gushes over wet-ass plutonium, and Wrecker is confronted with the reality that hobbit-rock is here to stay!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
In the Season one finale Franny and Wrecker put boots on the ground to bring you live coverage from the Milwaukee Metalfest! Only by “boots” we mean crocs and old-lady high-tops! Expect to hear guerilla audio from the road trip, idiotic banter about prairie-dogging at a truck-stop bathroom, and the elegant sounds of a woman vomiting as Frannie clutches a drumstick from Unearth. What can we say, the Druids are closing out season one with a chunk-free splash!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Road-tripping to festivals is the heart of heavy metal camaraderie! But without careful planning, your metallic journey can turn into a trip of horrors! Frannie and Wrecker provide a look at heavy metal road trips - including gas station food, basement Airbnb's, and the perils of Wisconsin. Live coverage of Uada, Rotting Christ, Thulcandra, and Wolfheart will smash your face and album reviews for Revenge and Sanguisugabogg will reduce you to ash. Buckle up Droomies, we brake for no one and tomorrow we ride!Thanks to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the use of their song "Get Your Ass To Mars" during the intro. Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The Druids join forces in a frostbitten exploration of the infamous 2nd wave of Black Metal. We preview the return of the Milwaukee Metalfest. Wrecker brings tales from Florida, including his hotel's blood covered sheets, sightings of the least Metal creature in the animal kingdom, and the ratio of trophy wives in Key West. Frannie is truly befuddled discussing the emotional connect between shitting one's pants in a hardware store, and technical Death Metal. Finally, reviews of Phobophillic and Malevolent Creation will have your bowels - and ears - tremblingIntro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
The allure of Heavy Metal cover art is one of the unique features of Metal culture. Hidden castles, rotten zombies, or forbidden forests can all tell a visual tale of what a record may offer. But what about cover art that causes your bowels to loosen?...What about cover art so bad you wish you could look away? Today Frannie and Wrecker break down cover art…and, cover shart. With live coverage of Undeath, 200 Stab Wounds, Phobophilic, and Enforced - plus a special look at the intersection of Metal and sports - it's another jam packed show of druidic teaching! Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Snow is falling, stockings are stuffed, and Krampus is stalking children in the night. Christmas is here and the druids have been lying awake at night, tortured not by visions of dancing sugar plums, but of bloodied bodies strewn about a Christmas hell house! In this special ghoultide episode the Druids explore why Home Alone is absolutely not a family film! The Druids also take a look at the future of heavy metal and share highlights from their past year of metal digging. Live coverage of Amon Amarth rounds out this action-packed solstice special certain to bring you holiday fear!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Bust out your thimbles, needles, and thread - because the Druids are here to discuss all things Battle Vest in an episode sure to leave you in stitches…The Druids dive into the origins of the battle vest, and provide insight on building your own sacred metal garb. What can we say, we're a tight knit community here at the DoD. If you've ever asked yourself “Am I a metalhead?” today's show will help you find the answer you seek. Live coverage of Mortuous, and album reviews of Gorguts will leave you covered in sweat, and a sincere discussion on the voluptuous shape of Baphomet will surely scintillate the senses. So acolytes, are you a grower, or a sewer?Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Sound the horns of war, make ready your steel, and make sure your pizza rolls are hot and ready! The Genre Deathmatch has descended upon us as Franny and Wrecker break down what would happen if metal genres met on the field of battle in this tournament style fight to the death! This episode's live reviews sees Neckwrecker spouting the importance of Zeal & Ardor, and the mind bending insanity that is Imperial Triumphant. The Druids pull back the curtain of secrecy on what they have been listening to as Franny gushes over a little known band called Death and their album Human, while Wrecker is still on the 20 Buck Spin kick with Tzompantli. Lastly, the druids bring a field report on ass wipin' etiquette that will keep your cropduster ready to mist!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
A chill is in the air and strange things are afoot. In the distance you hear a chainsaw and maniacal scream as you desperately try to regain composure. The deeply unsettling unease can mean only one thing - it's all Hallow's Eve, and the Druids are here for it in an oozing Samhain special! Live reviews of Inoculation, Krisiun, Alluvial, and the aptly named Screamer will leave you gasping for air! The druids provide heavy metal and horror movie pairings that go together like bone saws and tourniquets! Adding to the macabre are album reviews for Stormruler and SpiritWorld! So young Droomies, are you Pinhead's plaything or slay-thing?Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Franny and Neckwrecker are back with scintillating album reviews and concert coverage that will leave you in existential crisis! Featuring live shows by Inhuman Condition, Kataklysm, Deicide, and the teutonic masters of fire, Rammstein - the Druids will put you in the front row without getting second hand burns! In our main entree, the Druids riff on how to avoid getting crop-dusted, the do's and don'ts of t-shirt selection, and spotting the pokemon of heavy metal fans in a special Concert Survival 101 extravaganza. Remember, just because you can catch them all, doesn't mean you should…Also HUGE thanks to Stormruler for the use of part of their song, Blood of the Old Wolf, as our intro and outro music!Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
Franny and the Wrecker of Necks are back with more fist pumping reviews of Venator, Mortiferum and Napalm Death. Spines are still healing from live performances by Inhuman Condition, Kataklysm, and Deicide! The druids get all verklempt over Stormruler and Nocturnus, and in this episode's extravaganza the druids discuss how they were seduced by heavy metal. Wrecker talks about scary punk rockers chasing people down with baseball bats, and Franny expresses his unrequited love for Ratt. Once again the druids are at odds with each other over Fellowship's first album, The Saberlight Chronicles. So the only question is - do you like xylophones?!Also HUGE thanks to Stormruler for the use of part of their song, Blood of the Old Wolf, as our intro and outro music!*Sorry for the quality of Franny's mic. He forgot how to plug a cable in, hence the fuzz. He has been flogged for his insolence and spent the week in the pillory.* Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
In our inaugural episode of the Druids of Doom, Franny and Neckwrecker review live shows headlined by Hulder, Municipal Waste, and Dying Fetus. The druids also have plenty to say about supporting acts Bewitcher, Frozen Soul, Skeleton, and more! Finally, we agree to disagree about River of Nihil's most recent outing, and discuss what other metal is plundering their ear holes! Also HUGE thanks to Stormruler for the use of part of their song, Blood of the Old Wolf, as our intro and outro music! Intro/Outro music courtesy of Stormruler.Check us out on:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/druids_of_doom_podcast/Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/druids_of_doomAll of our other stuff: https://linktr.ee/druids_of_doom_podcast
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