MetalPopalypse

In a call back to Season 1, Chelle's selection this week comes from an artist that has been blowing up as of late. From her recently released record "Planet Her", say hello to Doja Cat's "Get Into It (Yuh)". Then Jesse takes the reigns to bring you selection from Oakland sludge icons High On Fire. From their 2007 record "Death Is This Communion", get ready for the groovy riffing of the song "Turk". Also in this episode, Jesse and Chelle discuss minimalistic approaches to music, and whether or not Chelle's jokes are better than Jesse's. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode, we hear a selection from Jesse from a band that is very near and dear to him. Enjoy the track Diamond Eyes from the Deftones from their 2010 album of the same name. Then Chelle gives Jesse a taste of the musical stylings of Hayley Williams - whom some of you may know from alt-rock powerhouse Paramore. The song is Simmer from her 2020 record Petals For Armor. Also discussed in this episode, Nu Metal, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and how the music industry has changed in just the past 10 years --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Chelle shares a song by up and coming artist Josie Dunne. Enjoy "Good Boys" off of her 2018 album To Be The Little Fish. Then Jesse shares a new track from progressive metal titans Between The Buried And Me. Get ready for "The Future Is Behind Us" from the 2021 album Colors II. AND as a BONUS this week... In light of the sudden and tragic passing of multi-platinum recording artist Meat Loaf, our hosts wanted to take a few minutes to share the impact that Meat Loaf had on their lives, the influence he had on both the metal and pop genres, and the legacy he left as a musician, performer, and actor. Of course the tribute wouldn't be complete without sharing one of his most iconic songs; enjoy "I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)" - single edit (for time purposes). AND... One more quick note, normally this episode would be a Hate Episode, however, due to audio issues we had to scrap the entire episode we had recorded and do the next one we had recorded. We hope to eventually get back on track with doing them every 5th episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode, Jesse shares the dulcet musical stylings of Tribulation and their song Melancholia. Chelle's selection comes from singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, with her song Fidelity. Along the way they discuss operatic singing episodes, knock off Ovaltine brands, and Chelle's unlikely connection to the band Iwrestledabearonce. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Chelle is sharing the musical stylings of an artist that isn't as well known, even among pop circles; their song this week is Shame by Jimmy Charles Moody. Jesse meanwhile goes with a band that has become very mainstream, but shares a song from an era that many who know the band today might not be familiar with; from Gothenburg Sweden, this is Embody The Invisible by In Flames. Let's get into it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's throwback Metalpopalypse Monday! Despite Chelle's claim that all of Jesse's songs are throwbacks, he hasn't REALLY played anything representative of early heavy metal. Though some would argue they are more rooted in the genre of Classic Rock, Deep Purple had a HUGE influence on heavy metal and, in some parts of the world, they are considered more influential than even Black Sabbath. Jesse's gonna take you 'Space Truckin'! Then we go even further back to the 60's where Chelle takes us to the world of Hollywood musicals. One such musical very close to Chelle's heart is Funny Girl, starring Barbara Streisand and Omar Sharif. Chelle shares with us the title track from the same soundtrack, sung in the dulcet tones of icon Barbara Streisand. Sit back and let the music take you away. It's a musical blast from the past! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is our 5th Episode of our 2nd Season, which means... IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER HATE EPISODE HATERS!!! Buckle up everyone --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello again from MetalPopalypseLand! Chelle and Jesse are yet again ready to take you on another musical journey. The first part of this journey takes us to dark forests of Norway where we will hill the cold chilling riffs and blast beats of the Sons of Northern Darkness themselves; IMMORTAL! Get ready for One By One! This tune is one of Jesse's favorite album openers of all time… will Chelle love it as much as he does? Then we go a little closer to home and hear the emotional piano ballad of Kesha titled prayers. Stuff gets heavy as Chelle and Jesse discuss the story behind this song and it's implications in her career and throughout the music industry as a whole. WARNING: This episode contains material that could be triggering to some of our listeners; including discussions about sexual harassment, sexual assault, predatory behavior, suicidal ideations, and emotional abuse. Please do not listen to the second half (after the commercial break) if you feel that any of these topics could be triggering or harmful to you emotionally. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jesse and Chelle have had enough of the other's shenanigins. This episode is jam packed with insults, subtle jabs, and (surpisingly) some insightful commentary. Join them as Chelle shares a tune by Kim Petras entitled I Don't Want It At All; a sugary bubble-gum pop song about a girl who just wants someone to buy her all the things. Jesse goes in a complete 180 and shares a tune from the crazed drug-addled mind of Al Jourgenson with Ministry's Thieves. It's a crazy nightmare-fueled romp through noisy industrial soundscapes that will leave you thoroughly amped up and ready to break some shit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Metalpopalypse goes to the movies! Sort of. For this episode Chelle and Jesse share music videos with each other. Get ready for some controversy (cuz we need a little) y'all. Jesse shares Rammstein's epic video for Deutschland and Chelle FINALLY gets to share Lil Nas X's groundbreaking video for Montero (Call Me By Your Name). Check out the music videos below and also an analysis video that Jesse referenced in the show. Montero (Call Me By Your Name): https://youtu.be/6swmTBVI83k Deutschland: https://youtu.be/NeQM1c-XCDc Deutschland by Rammstein: An Analysis https://youtu.be/sc-euVL8xQs --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

BIGGER! FASTER! MORE BADASS! Welcome to Metalpopalypse Season 2! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the 20th Episode of MetalPopalypse and the SEASON FINALE!!! Join Jesse and Chelle for lots of music, mayhem, and some laughs along the way. What do they have planned along the way? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! We want to thank all of our listeners for sticking with us as we've had our ups and downs dealing with Covid 19 on top of everything else in our lives. We will be back to start a second season but we are going to take a much needed break to regroup and hopefully the quarantine situation will be getting better very soon. Please check out our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and be on the lookout for some bonus content while we are on break between seasons. Also if you like what you hear, please PLEASE share the podcast with friends, family, and anyone else that you think may like what we do. Word of mouth is the main method by which we are able to grow our audience and we can only reach so many people. Also, as you're listening to the episode, keep your ears peeled for a little reward we're offering if the episode gets shared enough times. Thank you again and stay safe everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Greetings from the Metalpopalypse crew! Hope you all had a fun and safe labor day. We're a day late getting this to you, but we think you will find that it was worth the wait. To kick us off, Jesse plays a song from legendary metal titans Judas Priest. You might have heard of them, or not, but either way, Jesse will tell you all about them as he talks about "The Sentinel" Then Chelle takes us to South London to hear the synth filled dream pop sounds of FKA Twigs and her song "2 Weeks". Along the way Chelle and Jesse discuss female sexuality and empowerment, why censorship can just be silly sometimes, and how metalheads are HUGE nerds. You won't want to miss this one. Be sure to check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MetalpopalypsePodcast and follow us on Twitter @metalpopalypse. Keep an eye out for new bonus content and make sure you check out our big season finale next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this weeks episode Chelle and Jesse opt to lighten things up a bit. First up, we have Chelle giving Jesse what is quite possibly the cheesiest song they've played since the podcast started. Get ready for "Pop Goes My Heart" from that musical sensation/star actor from across the pond, you all know you love him, Hugh Grant. Pop Goes My Heart was a song written and performed specifically for the 2007 film Music and Lyrics starring Drew Barrymore and - you guessed it - Hugh Grant. After that stirring opus (or travesty, depending on your sensibilities) Jesse takes us back to Norway to discover underground rock/metal sensation Kvelertak. The good news is that Chelle won't have to worry about understanding the lyrics because they're in Norwegian anyway. Get ready for Blodtørst! Fair warning: this song has been known to cause uncontrollable bouts of "rockin' out"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chelle and Jesse are back and bringin’ the MetalPopalypse to your doorstep! After getting some pretty good reviews on his selections from Chelle, Jesse decides to shake things up a little with some symphonic black metal from the cold northern kingdom of Norway. Prepare for “Progenies of the Great Apocalypse” by the great Dimmu Borgir. Then Chelle gets a little more personal with a piece by Jon Bellion called “Hand of God (Outro)”, a song that Chelle absolutely loves and Jesse also connects with deeply. Could it get another 5 from Jesse? Listen in and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the Fun Kingdom everyone! This week’s episode features two artists who are very near and dear to our host’s hearts. First up Chelle shares the song “Fun Tonight” from Lady Gaga’s newest record “Chromatica”. Chelle also explains that Gaga’s latest record was met with mixed feelings from fans, but why they love it and will always defend it. Then we go to the Great White North (aka Vancouver Canada) as Jesse introduces Chelle to that canuckin’ crazy metalhead named Devin Townsend. The song Kingdom – a re-recorded song that he did for the 2012 album Epicloud – is one of Jesse’s favorites and has a very personal connection to him. Along the way Jesse and Chelle talk artistic growth, mental health, addiction, and why Chelle is just about ready to smash Jesse’s computer because of his damn soundboard. It’s fun for the whole family! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chelle and Jesse are back with another hate episode! The third installment features a band that constantly has Jesse scratching his head on why everyone thinks they are so great: listen to Volbeat's "Still Counting" and decide for yourself. Then they move to a particularly obnoxious - in the opinion of these hosts - called "Don't Call Me Angel" by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey from the soundtrack to the (very unnecessary) reboot of the Charlies Angels movie. Do you hate it as much as Chelle and Jess do? We then switch gears as Jesse shares a track from avant-garde/absurdist metal group Mr. Bungle titled "Desert Search For Techno Allah". Let's see what Chelle makes of this insane mish-mash of craziness. Finally we close out with a song Chelle has been wanting to annoy Jess with for quite some time; raise your hate-goblets for "Lifted" by Palmistry. In the words of Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious; "The hate is swelling in you now!" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

WE'RE BACK! Quarantine has been tough on everyone, including Chelle and Jesse. It's been quite a few months since they've gotten together to discuss music, but FINALLY they are back together for new episodes. For this episode Chelle and Jesse decide to share songs that have been released during and/or written about Quarantine. Chelle shares a reboot of Todrick Hall's "Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels"; aptly titled "Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs." Jesse's selection is a little less on the nose, but close to his heart as it is from one of the first new ablums he listened to after quarantine started. The song is titled "Midnight Phantom" from Swedish occultists Lucifer. Along the way Chelle and Jesse discuss cancel culture, the resurgence of the classic heavy metal style, and how Jesse's new soundboard is going to finally drive Chelle to insanity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Who says 13 is an unlucky number? In our 13th episode - released on the 13th of April mind you - Jesse shares one of his favorite tunes from extreme metal titans Celtic Frost and Chelle's reaction absolutely stuns Jesse. Chelle shares a number by rapper Post Malone that is NOT a rap tune. Jesse is also pleasantly surprised by Chelle's selection. Do we get 5's across the board? Listen and find out! Also - SPOILER ALERT - our hosts ponder what kind of hairstyle Billy Ray Cyrus might have places OTHER than on his head. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Recorded in a simpler time - you know, February, before all the quarantine business - this episode features two very accomplished and extremely eclectic artists. Chelle takes a deep dive into "The Same Parts" by drag queen royalty Tatianna and gives Jesse some education into drag politics and the controversy surrounding RuPaul's Drag Race. Then Jesse shares one of his favorite Tool songs "Forty-Six & 2". Turns out Chelle knows of singer Maynard James Keenan, but from one of his OTHER bands. Which one could it be? Listen to this weeks episode and find out! TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains language that may be considered derogatory and/or offensive to Transgender persons; such language is used only as a reference to quotes attributed to other figures mentioned in the podcast and does not reflect the opinions of the hosts. Here are some links to stuff we talked about in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/mar/03/rupaul-drag-race-big-f-you-to-male-dominated-culture https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/6/17085244/rupaul-trans-women-drag-queens-interview-controversy https://genius.com/Tool-forty-six-and-2-lyrics https://www.ukessays.com/essays/biology/theories-of-drunvalo-melchizadek-and-jungian-biology-essay.php

In this weeks episode, Jesse play some metal that is - in the words of the late Sean Reinert - "some really gay, GAY metal." Get ready for Celestial Voyage by Cynic; pioneers of the progressive metal genre and one of only a handful of groups in the metal world where both founding members, Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert (RIP), are both openly Gay. Then Chelle surprises Jesse with Sign of the Times by Harry Styles, formerly of One Direction. What does Jesse think of a song by a former boy band member? Even Jesse seems surprised. Just a sign of the times I guess. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chelle and Jesse return with a double dose of HATE! This time around they have some help from the Green Faerie (also known as Absinthe). For this episode Chelle shares the track 'Juicy' by Doja cat and gives Jesse a lesson on how one can see a butt from the front (???). Then later shares their disdain for their least favorite Ariana Grande song 'Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored'. Meanwhile Jesse details the slow decline of one of his favorite bands Morbid Angel by showcasing two of their songs that are very different in style: 'Brainstorm' from 1991 and 'Too Extreme!' from 2011. Chelle nearly has an aneurysm. BRING ON THE HATE!!! All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this girls only episode of MetalPopalypse, Jesse and Chelle bring forward two fantastic numbers with female artists at the helm. Jesse starts us out with "The Ballad of Lanky Rae" by Witch Mountain, and Chelle counters that with "Never Really Over" by Katy Perry. The pair gets in depth this episode, discussing vocal techniques, ASMR, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and the mystery of why no one cares about Katy Perry anymore. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The eighth episode of MetalPopalypse brings you two great songs from Jesse and Chelle (formerly Andrea). Chelle opens the set with "bad guy" by Billie Eilish, with a little bit of "when the party's over" thrown in. Jesse then plays "Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone" by English death metal group Ackercocke (affectionately referred to by Chelle as 'Post-Dick'). The pair discusses teenage stardom, musical styles, classical organization, and much more. Jesse also makes terrible Phinneas and Ferb jokes. We apologize. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back after a short hiatus! In this episode, Jesse and Chelle (name change, same great commentary) get audio-visual. Each brings not only a song from their genre, but the music video accompanying it! Jesse opens with "Show Yourself" by Mastodon, and Chelle follows it with "Love Me Dead" by Ludo. This episode is the best musically yet - or so they seem to think! Make sure you listen all the way to the end for a bonus track: "Blood Red Summer" by Coheed & Cambria!! All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Jesse and Andrea get a little deeper. While discussing Andrea's choice, "Hard to Say" by The Used, the gang talks about loss, grief, and how music can aid in that. Then, while discussing Jesse's choice, "Embers Fire" by Paradise Lost, they start to talk about music's effect in politics, and how certain music can define us. This episode does contain discussions that can be triggering, so please treat yourself kindly. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a fifth episode specialty BONANZA!!! Andrea and Jesse change things up this time around! Not only do they double their own workload and feature FOUR songs, but they're all songs that they hate! The first round is songs they themselves hate, featuring "My Curse" by Killswitch Engage and "Bad At Love" by Halsey. The second round is songs they're convinced the other person will hate (spoiler: both are correct), featuring "Die with Integrity" by Dying Fetus and "Sorry" by Justin Bieber. As always, this episode contains adult language. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of MetalPopalypse, Jesse and Andrea share the best music they've shared so far (at least according to each other). Andrea brings to us, all the way from Washinton DC, be steadwell with "Gay Sex", and Jesse offers up Holland's own The Gathering and their recording of "Strange Machines". As always, this episode contains adult language and, for the first time, adult themes (the first song is called Gay Sex, I mean come on). Settle in as Andrea and Jesse cover all manner of topics, from sex (both gay and straight), women's rights, the queer community, H.G. Wells, black metal, women in music (particularly metal), and more! All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Yet again, Andrea and Jesse have exhibited some kind of weird twin-like telepathy and chosen songs along the same exact theme. They travel to Poland for Behemoth's "Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel", then pop down to Cali with Electric Guest's "Oh Devil". This episode does contain some extreme language, so be aware of that. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. This episode also features Dorian Electra's "Musical Genius" and a BRILLIANT Ed Sheeran cover by Jesse. Let us know what you think! Please like and share, if you enjoyed the content. See you soon, you metalhead bubblegum hybrids. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Jesse and Andrea dive into songs with hidden meanings. Also they talk a lot about Owen Wilson and that's weird, but just roll with it. (WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

MetalPopalypse is a series in which our two hosts strive to discover the commonalities in two WILDLY different musical genres. This series will delve deeply into both the metal and pop genres - beyond Metallica and Miley Cyrus (but hey, they might pop up in an episode). Being experts in both their individual genres, this series will test the limits of what each of our hosts can take. In the first episode of the series, Jesse and Andrea set out to establish some kind of order in this crazy MetalPopalypse. Meet our producer, say hi to Andrea's dog Jack, and listen as Jesse and Andrea tackle two great songs - The Angel of Death by Slayer, and Juice by Lizzo (we do not own the rights to either of these songs). They also discuss things like body positivity in the modern pop scene and anti-fascism in the metal genre. Thank you for listening, and please share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app