Reid Messerschmidt Gets Metal with Robert Piller

Reid and Robert are back to the old grindstone. Topics discussed: Clapping, Celine Dion, Slayer, Minneapolis, The Cabooze, Prince, Beyond Creation, Fallujah, Gorgatron, vegetarian pizza, Black Crown Initiate, King Diamond, 1349, Frost, Dracula, Tech Death, Nailed Shut, Suffocation, Nile, Terrorizer, Death Angel, Ex Mortis, Morbid Angel, Otis Redding, Ghost, Alabama, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, … Continue reading Episode 36: Hello, again. →

Reid and Robert discuss Enslaved.  Enslaved is very good. Topics discussed: The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevski, Enslaved, Friday the 13th, Beyond Creation, Leo Kottke, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, ASPCA, “Arms of the Angel”, “Always On My Mind”, Adele, taco, Hellraisers, The Sound of the Beast, Mastodon, Metalcore, Pink Floyd, Rush, Euronymous, Anthrax, Metallica, … Continue reading Episode 35: Enslaved →

Reid and Robert are joined by Melissa, a listener who has made Reid laugh several times, so we had her on all the way from Australia. We discuss the fraught history of Black Metal monks Batushka. Topics discussed: Designing Women, Batushka, Malcolm Turnbull, Australia, Fahrenheit vs. Celsius, Winter, husky Goths, Kylie Minogue, Neighbours, Natalie Imbruglia, “Chandelier”, … Continue reading Episode 34: Batushka with Melissa from Instagram →

Reid and Robert are joined by Tim “Ripper” Owens, former frontman of Judas Priest, Iced Earth, and countless other bands, as well as a friend to DIO and a man with a lot of stories to tell. It’s great. Topics discussed:  “Rainbow In the Dark”, The Scorpions, Dio, Celine Dion, Robert Frost, holograms, Charred Walls … Continue reading Episode 33: DIO with TIM “RIPPER” OWENS →

Reid and Robert discuss Slipknot.  Reid is less offended than he thought he might be. Topics discussed: Slipknot, Slippery When Wet, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Dio, Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Yngwe Malmstein, Mark Wahlberg, Rock Star, Jennifer Aniston, Hot Topic, Corey Taylor, Iowa, “Left Behind”, “Gently”, Stone Sour, “Wait and Bleed”, Taylor Swift, MySpace, LiveJournal, Reddit, Incels, … Continue reading Episode 32: Slipknot →

Reid and Robert discuss Korpiklaani.  Reid shares some drinking stories. Topics discussed: Neil Diamon, Pittsburgh, GoFundMe, Korpiklaani, teetotalers, “Vodka”, black mold, Necrosexual, Tom Hanks, snorting liquid soap, Dumb and Dumber, Jim Carrey, Euronymous, Varg, Very Tall Folding Chairs, Burning Man, Electric Forrest, Spiderman, The Happening, Speed Racer, fireworks, patriotism, Sufjan Stevens, “Fourth of July”, Iced Earth, … Continue reading Episode 31: Korpiklaani →

Reid and Robert discuss Dying Fetus. Reid is ambivalent. Topics discussed: Neil Diamond, Pittsburgh, Dying Fetus, Cletus the Slack Jawed Yokel, The Simpsons, Built to Spill, Mastodon, outdoor concerts, Buckcherry, In Bruges, local Nazis, Joaquin Phoenix, acid, abortion, Christian Ronaldo, Killing On Adrenaline, Nu Metal, pig squeal, Burp Metal, Korn, Jonathan Davis, shitty David Lee Roth, … Continue reading Episode 30: Dying Fetus →

Reid and Robert discuss YOB.  YOB is very good. Topics discussed: Memory foam pillows, YOB, carpet, Pittsburgh, Prog Rock, ELP, Yes, Genesis, Rick Wakeman, Hawkwind, Opeth, Neurosis, Devin Townsend, Dream Theater, Rush, Libertarian, Ayn Rand, Neil Pert, “Tom Sawyer”, “Fly By Night”, I Love You Man, Jason Segal, Paul Rudd, Styx, Mr. Roboto, Ronald McDonald House, … Continue reading Episode 29: YOB →

Reid and Robert discuss Godflesh.  Reid is in love.  Robert is not. Topics Discussed: The Bangles, Godflesh, Godsmack, puppets, haircuts, Great Clips, narcissism, “Through the Fire and Flames”, Facebook Marketplace, Les Paul, Buckcherry, Randy Jackson, Step Brothers, American Idol, Randy Johnson, The Brewers, The Jackson 5, Journey, Michael Jackson, “Faithfully”, “Open Arms”, Napalm Death, Justin Broaderick, … Continue reading Episode 28: Godflesh →

Reid and Robert try to inject some estrogen into the mix with a female fronted band – Abnormality.  Turns out, it’s just some good old fashioned Death Metal. Topics discussed: Murder Junkies, non-dairy ice cream, Abnormality, ghosts, Ouija Boards, ghosting, Tony Iommi, “Love Take Me Down To the Streets” by Wings, “Plastic Jesus”, Cool Hand … Continue reading Episode 27: Abnormality →

Reid and Robert are joined from across the pond by Tim Kazer of Sail to discuss Converge.  They have a bloody good time talking about a bloody good band. Topics discussed: Metal detecting, Converge, Conway Twitty, Sail, Lynne Rosetta Casper, Mastodon, Baroness, British vs. American cursing, Colin Farrel, In Bruges, Alexander, Brad Pitt, Snatch, Hardcore, Metal … Continue reading Episode 26: Converge with Tim Kazer of Sail →

Reid and Robert are joined by Jake Lee Alen of Thrallfrost to discuss the ever-controversial Burzum. Topics discussed: Alanis Morrissette, Jagged Little Pill, Count Grishnack, Count Chocula, Perfect Strangers, Nate Pehler, dragons, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Sasquatch, Mothman, The Mothman Prophecy, Lords of Chaos, Burzum, Varg, Chris Barnes, Cannibal Corpse, Tool, … Continue reading Episode 25: BURZUM with Jake Lee Asen of Thrallfrost →

Reid and Robert are joined by Pete Williams of Heavy Blog Is Heavy to discuss Wolves In the Throne Room. A good time is had by all. Topics discussed:  Bike bells, Wolves In the Throne Room, Wolf Blitzer, Henry Miller, Proust, nature, Denver, magic mushrooms, Flying Spaghetti Monster, String Cheese Incident, Georgia, weed, Mad Max, cool … Continue reading Episode 24: Wolves In the Throne Room with Pete Williams →

Reid and Robert are joined by JV from Shadows of Everest out of Nova Scotia to talk about a band Reid never liked: TOOL.  The results may surprise you. Topics discussed:  Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Tool, Coolio, “Canada’s Ocean Playground”, Jerry Stiller, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Fargo, Local Weather, Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, sea shanties, Eluveitie, … Continue reading Episode 23: TOOL w/ JV of Shadows of Everest →

Reid and Robert are joined by the Grim One, The Hardest Working Man In Corpse Entertainment – THE NECROSEXUAL!  They discuss Venom and have a nice time. Topics discussed: Alabama, Venom, The Brother’s Grimm, Hanson, Woods of Ypres, Emo, Kerrang, “Orgy On Your Burial”, Metal Injection, Joan Rivers, Skeleton Witch, Abbath, Mortal Combat, Gary Holt, Exodus, … Continue reading Episode 22: Venom with The Necrosexual →

Reid and Robert are joined in studio by Cam Dewald of Gorgatron to discuss Carnivore.  This one goes way off the rails Topics discussed:  Billie Eilish, Lourde, Carnivore, Ani DiFranco, Celine Dion, KFC, Gorgatron, Phyllis Diller, Laugh-In, Green Jello, Love Metal, HIM, Beyond Creation, Crowbar, “Planets Collide”, Yngwie Malmstein, Beto O’Rourke, Death Metal, Punk, DR Strings, … Continue reading Episode 21: Carnivore with Cam Dewald of Gorgatron →

Reid and Robert discuss Woods of Ypres.  Reid is not impressed. Robert’s heart is broken. They both like Rilo Kiley, Topics discussed:  Butterflies, sobriety, Woods of Ypres, Tiger Woods, James Woods, bomb cyclones, Fargo, South Dakota, Finland, Eluveitie, Demifiend, Voidrot, local shows, bad sound mixing, Slayer, Testament, Anthrax, Behemoth, Lamb of God, Thrallfrost, Staind, Korn, Goth, … Continue reading Episode 20: Woods of Ypres →

Reid and Robert discuss Beyond Creation.  Our submission songs are less than desirable. Topics discussed: Man jeans, Beyond Creation, Bed Bath and Beyond, chinos, Beyond Beef, Blood Bath and Beyond, GWAR, Devin Townsend, Empath, mental illness, “Deadhead”, “Souls Will Collide”, “Hear Me”, Strapping Young Lad, “Singularity”, Nietzsche, Buddhism, The Beatles, Acid, The Doors, Hellhammer, Ringo Starr, … Continue reading Episode 19: Beyond Creation →

Reid and Robert discuss Fleshgod Apocalypse. Reid rants about The Dirt and loves Klaus Nomi. Topics Discussed: Whitney Houston, Fleshgod Apocalypse, The Fresh Prince, Fairies, Werewolves, death, Existentialism, Mr. Ed, Schindler’s List, the Holocaust, Varg, Hour of Penance, The Agony, Francesco Paoli, Sick Drummer, Gojira, King Diamond, The King, Labyrinth, opera, Death Metal, Tech Death, “The … Continue reading Episode 18: Fleshgod Apocalypse →

Reid and Robert discuss Gojira and get sultry with Serge Gainsbourg. Topics discussed: American Idol, Gojira, She-Ra, Shakira, Hell’s Kitchen, Master Chef, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Daughtry, McDonald’s, eating meat, Travis Ryan, environmentalism, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, Devin Townsend, Slayer, Behemoth, Avenged 7Fold, Volebeat, the Swedish Chef, … Continue reading Episode 17: Gojira →

Reid and Robert discuss Brujeria and the Cannibal Corpse concert they attended. Reid wrote the lyrics to a song. Topics discussed: My So Called Life, Emo, Brujeria, Minneapolis, Cannibal Corpse, Necrot, Morbid Angel, Fargo, Demifiend, Gorgotron, Death, mic’d box fans, Instagram, Corpsegrinder, World of Warcraft, Target, “Hammer Smashed Face”, “I Cum Blood”, pits, kick-lines, South Park, … Continue reading Episode 16: Brujeria →

Reid and Robert welcome Nate Pehler of the band Brutaler and the Make A Riff Foundation to the studio to discuss Goatwhore. Topics discussed: The Eagles, Don Henley, Goatwhore, The Steve Miller Band, serial killers, Steve Erkel, The Great God Pan, King Diamond, Elvis, The Favourite, Walmart, Advil, Brittney Spears, Crossroads, Yellow Submarine, Gorgotron, pizza, famous … Continue reading Episode 15: Goatwhore with Nate Pehler of Brutalur →

Reid and Robert discuss King Diamond.  Both are in love with King Diamond. Topics discussed:  Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born, Barbara Streisand, King Diamond, Neil Diamond, Judy Garland, “Shallow, Nu-Metal, “Joey” by Concrete Blonde, “The Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You”, Christmas, Give Me Your Soul Please, Edgar Allen … Continue reading Episode 14: King Diamond →

Reid and Robert discuss Taake. It gets slightly deeper than usual. Topics discussed:  The Sweetheart Ball, Taake, The Talking Heads, “Psycho Killer”, chainsaws, Euthanasia, Sam Kinison, Metalcore, polo shirts, Emo, HYM, Killswitch Engage, Thrallfrost, Demifiend, Black Metal, The San Francisco 49ers, Biohazard, Lava Girl and Sharkboy, Hoest, Norway, Christianity, Germany, Nazis, Muslims, Satanism, Varg Vikernes, … Continue reading Episode 13: Taake →

Reid and Robert watch Lords of Chaos.  It’s very good! Topics discussed:  Paddington, Paddington 2, Lords of Chaos, Wes Anderson, Black Metal, Rory Culkin, Kevin McAllister, Euronymous, Varg Vikernes, Mayhem, Dead, Fenriz, Sky Ferreira, nerds, imaginary girlfriends, Jonas Akerlund, Bathory, “Smack My Bitch Up” by The Prodigy, Spun, John Leguizamo, “Ray of Light” by Madonna, Jackson … Continue reading Metal Movie Special: Lords of Chaos →

Reid and Robert discuss both Darkthrone and Cupcakke, the first and possibly last time these two have ever appeared together.  Our listener submission is from At Winter and is very good. Topics discussed: Jeff Bridges, Darkthrone, Throwing Copper by Live, “Lightning Crashes”, Pearl Jam, Creed, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, Melissa Etheridge, Sting, Rod Stewart, The Three … Continue reading Episode 12: Darkthrone →

Reid and Robert discuss Napalm Death. Reid turned 36 and now loves Steely Dan. Topics discussed:  Cocoa Butter, Napalm Death, stand-up comedy, “Reelin’ In the Years” by Steely Dan, “Ricky Don’t Lose That Number”, “Any Major Dude Will Tell You”, James Taylor, The Eagles, The Doors, marijuana, Frank Zappa, Rod Stewart, The Faces, Death Metal, Thrash … Continue reading Episode 11: Napalm Death →

Reid and Robert discuss Cattle Decapitation. Reid likes it.  Also, a song submission by a one-woman band – ShadowGray. It’s great! Topics Discussed:  Hemp necklaces, Travis Ryan, Ryan Seacrest, parenting, Cattle Decapitation, Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Death Metal, Punk, Grindcore, “brutal”, environmentalism, LGBT, “Forced Gender Reassignment”, To Serve Man, Humanure, Bloody Karma, Monolith of Humanity, Harvest … Continue reading Episode 10: Cattle Decapitation →

Reid and Robert discuss Eluveitie.  Reid is not impressed. Topics discussed: Facebook, rabbits, Eluveitie, Alouette, nachos, barbacoa, sweatpants, France, Switzerland, Celsts, Celtic History, Helvetic Culture, Rome, Germanic tribes, Julius Caesar, Folk Metal, Korpiklaani, Death Metal, flutes, whistles, bagpipes, violin, Hurdy Gurdy, mandolin, lyre, choreographed headbanging, Joanna Newsom, Lord of the Dance, an angry bear, OzFest, … Continue reading Episode 9: Eluveitie →

Reid and Robert Discuss Mastodon.  Robert recently purchased two cardigan sweaters and, in an unexpected twist, may be turning into Reid. Topics Discussed: Bjork, Mastodon, Masta P, cardigan sweaters, robes, charcoal face masks, corpse paint, Mickey Rourke, Chef Gordan Ramsay, male branded toiletries, Alta, Nergal, Instagram, leukemia, sports, Gorgatron, Vic Chesnutt, Behemoth, Sludge Metal, Thrash Metal, … Continue reading Episode 8: Mastodon →

Reid and Robert discuss 1349. Also, Phil Collins. Topics covered:  Phil Collins, 1992, New Kids On the Block, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, “Sussudio”, A Hard Day’s Night, Black Metal, Before the Light Takes Us, Varg Vikernes, Darkthrone, Fenriz, Bathory, Hellhammer, Venom, Emporer, Burzum, Euronymous, Frost, vampires, Sex Pistols, Tom Gabriel Warrior, … Continue reading Episode 7: 1349 →

Reid and Robert discuss Cannibal Corpse.  Robert thinks Chris Barnes’ name is Clint. Reid’s feelings about Cannibal Corpse may surprise you. Topics Covered: Gummy prenatal vitamins, Cannibal Corpse, the Peace Corps, Behemoth, Wolves In the Throne Room, At the Gates, Perfect Circle, karaoke, promiscuous sex, Slipknot, GWAR, record stores, Fargo, North Dakota, Gorgatron, Demifiend, Frosthelm, Ghost … Continue reading Episode 6: Cannibal Corpse →

Reid and Robert discuss Slayer. Topics covered: Mom Rock, Tom Araya, Kerry King, Mariah Carey, Nat “King” Cole, Vh1, Lite Rock 105, Richard Marx, Bryan Adams, Peter Cetera, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Waking Up the Neighbors, Sting, Rod Stewart, The Three Musketeers, “All For Love”, Zorro, Chris O’Donell, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, Slayer, … Continue reading Episode 5: Slayer →

Reid and Robert discuss Devin Townsend and his many projects. Topics include: Rob Halford, Gerald Ford, cardigan sweaters, birthday parties, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Keith Richards, the blues, Meshuggah, Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Wall of Sound, Steve Vai, Fear Factory, Metalocalypse, Bipolar Disorder, Enya, Power Metal, Phil Spector, Problem Child, Anika Van Giersbergen, Mariah Carey, … Continue reading Episode 4: Devin Townsend →

Reid and Robert are joined by Reid’s son Otis, who sings a Christmas song and Eye of the Tiger. They discuss the holidays, check in on Reid’s progress so far and make plans for the New Year. Topics Discussed: Christmas, Charles Dickens, Krampus, Kris Kringle, Neil Diamond, Meshuggah, Cookie Monster, Corpsegrinder, Jingle Bells, “Eye of … Continue reading Christmas Special I →

Reid doesn’t like Meshuggah. Topics Covered:  Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Osborne’s “What If God Was One of Us”, Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton, Shakespeare, National Lampoon, Will Ferrel, Liam Neeson, Halloween, The Love Guru, Meshuggah, Yiddish, Judaism, Mabool: The Story of the Flood by Orphaned Land, Jerusalem, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Behemoth, Math Metal, djent, cocaine, Barnesville Potato … Continue reading Episode 3: Meshuggah →

Reid and Robert discuss Behemoth. Topics covered: Bird Watching, Slayer, John Mayer, Behemoth, hangovers, Groundhog Day, “Conquer All” from Demigod, Black Metal, Nergal, Blackened Death Metal, Smurfs, Garfield, Nermal, Sumerians, Aliester Crowley, Antony and the Johnsons, Poland, The Voice, Leukemia, Goatwhore, 1349, fitness, Orion, Bruce Springsteen, Catholicism, Satanism, The Satanist, Me and That Man, HBO, Immortal, … Continue reading Episode 2: Behemoth →

Reid and Robert acquaint themselves with each other and you. Topics covered: Arianna Grande, Lemmy, Geddy Lee, Motorhead, amphetamines, Metallica, Corrosion of Conformity, Sepultura’s Roots, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Power Metal, Dave Mustaine, Thrash Metal, elitism, Deathcore, Metalcore, Nu Metal, Job for a Cowboy, Bring Me the Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold, Hot … Continue reading Episode One: Hello. →