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Two long time fans chronologically explore the most important albums in the 50 year history of metal music. We focus on each album's influences, legacy, and quality, while inserting our own personal memories from decades past, and arguing the way only brothers can.

Daniel and Ben - Metal Enthusiasts


    • Jun 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23 EPISODES


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    Episode #23: 1985 - Part 2 of 5 (Featuring: Helloween and Pentagram)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 235:39


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 2nd of 5 episodes to cover the year 1985. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Helloween - Helloween EP Helloween - Walls of Jericho Pentagram - Pentagram Also discussed: Pantera Savatage Nasty Savage Exciter Agent Steel Iron Angel Black Hole Trouble Saint Vitus

    Episode #22: 1985 - Part 1 of 5 (Featuring: Accept, Manilla Road and Fates Warning)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 219:10


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 1st of 5 episodes to cover the year 1985. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Accept - Metal Heart Manilla Road - Open the Gates Fates Warning - The Spectre Within Also discussed: Warlock Running Wild Yngwie Malmsteen Dio W.A.S.P. Armored Saint Lizzy Borden Omen Savage Grace

    Episode #21: 1984 - Part 5 of 5 (Featuring: Metallica, Slayer and Celtic Frost)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 263:31


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 5th and final episode to cover the year 1984. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Metallica - Ride the Lightning Slayer - Haunting the Chapel Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales Also discussed: Exciter Anthrax Living Death Voivod Possessed Destruction Bathory Hellhammer

    Episode #20: 1984 - Part 4 of 5 (Featuring: Mercyful Fate, Trouble and Saint Vitus)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 221:49


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 4th of 5 episodes to cover the year 1984. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath Trouble - Psalm 9 Saint Vitus - Saint Vitus Also discussed: Yngwie Malmsteen Gotham City Pretty Maids Witch Cross Evil Ostrogoth Sortilege H-Bomb Paul Chain

    Episode #19: 1984 - Part 3 of 5 (Featuring: Metal Church, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 211:09


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 3rd of 5 episodes to cover the year 1984. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Metal Church - Metal Church Iron Maiden - Powerslave Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith Also discussed: Laaz Rockit Sinner Loudness Saxon Wolf Tokyo Blade Tank Cloven Hoof Venom

    Episode #18: 1984 - Part 2 of 5 (Featuring: Warlord, Jag Panzer and Omen)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 200:41


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 2nd of 5 episodes to cover the year 1984. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Warlord - Cannons of Destruction Have Begun Jag Panzer - Ample Destruction Omen - Battle Cry Also discussed: Armored Saint Queensryche Fates Warning Savatage Helstar Brocas Helm Manowar Griffin

    Episode #17: 1984 - Part 1 of 5 (Featuring: Dio, W.A.S.P. and Cirith Ungol)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 199:10


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 1st of 5 episodes to cover the year 1984. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Dio - The Last in Line W.A.S.P. - W.A.S.P. Cirith Ungol - King of the Dead Also discussed: Stormwitch Warlock Grave Digger Running Wild Spinal Tap Wendy Williams Dokken Twisted Sister Medieval Steel

    Episode #16: 1983 - Part 4 of 4 (Featuring: Manilla Road, Accept and Slayer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2018 207:26


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 4th and final episode to cover the year 1983. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Manilla Road - Crystal Logic Accept - Balls to the Wall Slayer - Show No Mercy Other bands discussed: Ritual Tokyo Blade Grim Reaper Savage Riot Savatage Torch Acid Hellhammer

    Episode #15: 1983 - Part 3 of 4 (Featuring: Queensrÿche, Heavy Load and Mercyful Fate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2018 169:38


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 3rd of 4 episodes to cover the year 1983. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Queensrÿche - Queensrÿche Heavy Load - Stronger Than Evil Mercyful Fate - Melissa Other bands discussed: Witchfynde Raven Black Sabbath Virgin Steele Twisted Sister Manowar 220 Volt Oz Hellhammer

    Episode #14: 1983 - Part 2 of 4 (Featuring: Satan, Dio and Metallica)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 200:26


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 2nd of 4 episodes to cover the year 1983. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums: Satan - Court in the Act Dio - Holy Diver Metallica - Kill 'em All Other bands discussed: Battleaxe Tank Chateaux Witchfinder General Motorhead Ozzy Osbourne Steeler Jag Panzer Hellhammer

    Episode #13: 1983 - Part 1 of 4 (Featuring: Sortilege, Warlord and Iron Maiden)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 192:15


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 1st of 4 episodes to cover the year 1983. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene at the time of their release. Feature albums Sortilege - Sortilege Warlord - Deliver Us Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind Other bands discussed: Loudness Europe Baron Rojo Blaspheme Acid Exciter Anvil Rock Goddess Jaguar Saxon

    Episode #12: 1982 - Part 3 of 3 (Featuring: Mercyful Fate, Venom and Pagan Altar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 201:02


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 3rd and final episode covering the year 1982. Join them as they dissect three feature albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene around the time of their releases. Feature albums: Mercyful Fate - Mercyful Fate Venom - Black Metal Pagan Altar - Pagan Altar Other bands discussed: Warning Picture Plasmatics The Rods Virgin Steele Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath Samson Satan

    Episode #11: 1982 - Part 2 of 3 (Featuring: Manowar, Witchfinder General and Accept)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2018 177:57


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 2nd of 3 episodes to cover the year 1982. Join them as they dissect these albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene around the time of their releases. Feature albums: Manowar - Battle Hymns Witchfinder General - Death Penalty Accept - Restless and Wild Other bands discussed: Metallica Manilla Road Twisted Sister Loudness Tank Venom Heavy Load Warning Sodom

    Episode #10: 1982 - Part 1 of 3 (Featuring: Iron Maiden, Motörhead and Judas Priest)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 178:49


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the 1st of 3 episodes to cover the year 1982. Join them as they dissect these albums, and talk about what else was happening in the metal scene around the time of their releases. Feature albums: Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast Motörhead - Iron Fist Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance Other bands discussed: Baron Rojo Anvil Riot Tank Diamond Head Saxon Witchfinder General Legend Raven

    Episode #9: 1981 - Part 2 of 2 (Featuring: Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath and Venom)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2017 182:13


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the second and final episode covering the year 1981. Join the brothers as they dissect these important albums, and talk in depth about what else was happening in the metal scene around the time of their releases. Feature albums: Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman Black Sabbath - Mob Rules Venom - Welcome to Hell Other bands discussed: Anvil Loudness Motörhead Tygers of Pan Tang Holocaust Legend Samson Iron Maiden

    Episode #8: 1981 - Part 1 of 2 (Featuring: Riot, Iron Maiden and Saxon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2017 154:01


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, with the first of two episodes covering the year 1981. Join the metal brothers as they dissect these important albums, and talk in depth about what else was happening in the scene around the time of their releases. Feature albums: Riot - Fire Down Under Iron Maiden - Killers Saxon - Denim and Leather Other bands discussed: Accept The Rods Cirith Ungol Girlschool Judas Priest Raven Blitzkrieg

    Episode #7: 1980 - Part 3 of 3 (Featuring: Diamond Head, Ozzy Osbourne and Motörhead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 171:52


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music, covering the final months of the year that was 1980. Find out what the brothers' top 5 albums of the year are! Feature albums: Diamond Head - Lightning to the Nation Ozzy Osbourne - The Blizzard of Ozz Motörhead - Ace of Spades Other bands discussed: Sarcofagus Crucifixion Witchfynde Iron Maiden Fist Blitzkrieg

    Episode #6: 1980 - Part 2 of 3 (Featuring: Black Sabbath and Saxon)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 150:55


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music with the second of three episodes covering 1980. Black Sabbath make a huge heavy metal comeback after an awkward period, and Saxon release two quality albums within just a few months. Feature albums: Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell Saxon - Wheels of Steel Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law Other bands discussed: Accept Iron Maiden Paralex Quartz Samson Holocaust Black Axe Tygers of Pan Tang

    Episode #5: 1980 - Part 1 of 3 (Featuring: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Angel Witch)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2017 153:59


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music with the first of three episodes covering 1980. Judas Priest and newcomers Iron Maiden release two classic albums on the one day, while Angel Witch produce possibly the most metal sounding album to date. Feature albums: Judas Priest - British Steel Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden Angel Witch - Angel Witch Other bands discussed: Killer Sarcofagus Witchfynde Bleak House Venom Hollow Ground Sorcery Manilla Road Motörhead

    Episode #4: 1978 to 1979 (Featuring: Judas Priest and Motörhead)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 169:28


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music by covering the the second half of 1978 and the entirety of 1979. While Judas Priest continue their push towards a more accessible form of metal, Motörhead arrive with a ferocity yet unheard. Feature albums: Judas Priest - Killing Machine Motörhead - Overkill Motörhead - Bomber Other bands discussed: Black Sabbath Heavy Load Accept Scorpions Saxon Samson Iron Maiden Riot Legend

    Episode #3: 1976 to 1978 (Featuring: Judas Priest)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 166:12


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music by covering the the years 1976 to 1978. As Black Sabbath's run of classics finally comes to an end, a challenger from Britain stands up and makes their presence felt. Feature albums: Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny Judas Priest - Sin After Sin Judas Priest - Stained Class

    Episode #2: 1972 to 1975 (Featuring: Black Sabbath)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 161:39


    Daniel and Ben continue their chronological journey through the history of metal music by covering the the years 1972 to 1975. That means more Black Sabbath, which is never a bad thing. Well...not at this point anyway. Feature albums: Black Sabbath - Vol. 4 Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Black Sabbath - Sabotage Other bands discussed: Sir Lord Baltimore Budgie Bang Scorpions Judas Priest Rainbow

    Episode #1: 1970 to 1971 (Featuring: Black Sabbath)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 137:28


    Daniel and Ben begin their chronological journey through the history of metal music by covering the origin of the genre. After discussing the bands that introduced the elements that would eventually form the traditional heavy metal sound, the brothers turn their attention to the first true metal band... Black Sabbath. Feature albums: Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Black Sabbath - Paranoid Black Sabbath - Master of Reality

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