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Two metal geeks talk metal and drink beer. Wulf-Man Dave and his co-host discuss all topics in metal including trends, muscians, bands, albums, and gear. Dave and his co-host have over 40 plus years combined of getting their hearing destroyed through the sweet sounds of heavy metal. Together, they d…

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    Recent Album Pickups!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 158:25


    Eli and I discuss our most recent album pickups. Make sure to watch the video version! Link below.  Everything from vinyl, cds, cassette tapes, and dvds! Some bands we discuss: Opeth, Superior, Big Country, Primordial, Buck Dharma, and TONS of others!  Recent Album Pickups on Youtube!

    Millennium Metal Madness: A Headbanger's Journey to 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 100:10


    Finally! First episode of 2025! Join Diego and myself as we go down memory lane: the year 2000. We discuss some metal albums we enjoyed from that year as well as some movies. Additionally, we discuss mental health and how we cope with difficult times. Enjoy! 

    Is That Metal Podcast Over? AND Gateway Metal Bands Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 71:00


    Ladies and germs! Diego and I discuss ongoings in the metal community such as Finn the Punk Rock MBA, Pestilence and A.I., the future of the podcast, and things we look forward to in 2025. Additionally, we discuss some metal bands to that might get beginners into HEAVY FU*KING METAL! 

    The Best Metal Albums of 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 105:14


    It is that time of year again where I share some of my favorite albums of 2024. This time I am joined by Erik, metalhead and contributor to the amazing online metal publication Verikuu. Will your picks be on our lists?!    https://verikuu.com

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    I got the Vinyl Collecting Itch! Oh and the new Opeth album is...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 20:49


    Metal goblins and gals, join me as I talk about my vinyl collecting journey. Learn what a simple trip to a thrift store has sparked. Plus I also discuss the new album by Opeth "The Last Will and Testament". Cheers! 

    Riffs and Rifts: Metal Albums that Split Fans Down the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 56:27


    Hey there dudes and dudettes! Diego and I chit chat about albums that divided fans. We all know the "black album" will be on the top of everyone's list but stay tuned for OUR albums! Hailz!! Also here are the Bandcamp pages for the bands I have mentioned:  https://bloodcrusher.bandcamp.com https://loadeddeck.bandcamp.com/album/playin-dirty

    Stuff I've Been Listening To Playlist and Such

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 45:33


    On this solo episode, I talk about AND share some music I have been jamming out to, so CRANK it up!! Bands like Blood Incantation, Amethyst, Unto Others, Ritual, and Uuhai. Plus I get into a "die on that hill" argument about Mike Patton and his overrated-ness. Buy the ticket, take the ride! 

    My Heavy Metal Workout Playlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 74:21


    Ghosts and Goblins! Welcome back to episode 182 of TMP. Manny and I discuss some of my favorite heavy metal tunes that I have blasted at the gym, see attached link for those using Apple Music. We also pay our respects to Juan Brujo of Brujeria, talk Rock Band and those cool tunes, and my experience to crap music at the physical therapist! Buy the ticket, take the ride!! https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/that-metal-playlist-heavy-metal-workout/pl.u-glv1F5pWkz4

    Jazzing Up the Metal Scene: A Fusion of of Sounds with Shoo Bee Doom

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 63:14


    Good day ghouls and goblins! Dave here with an awesome interview with Eden and Tom, who are the driving force behind Shoo Bee Doom; an energetic band that combines swing music, fun, and METAL! Let's get into the...SWING of things!   Songs in order of appearance "Old School Medicine" and then "I Gotta Sing". Support! https://shoobeedoom.com/

    Our Favorite Horror Movie Anthologies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 51:51


    Welcome ghouls and ghosts! Rubes and I discuss some our favorite horror movie anthologies. Some are classics (Creepshow, Black Sabbath) and some are gems in their own right, but they all have something unique to offer. Be kind, rewind! 

    Brujeria and Big Trouble in Little China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 55:33


    Diego and Rubes join me to discuss new metal albums of late July, our tribute to Pinchi Peach of Brujeria, and of course we flashback to the cult classic John Carpenter film Big Trouble in Little China. Enjoy!

    Albums That Deserve More Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 111:48


    Cary from MSRCast and myself discuss a variety of bands that we feel deserve more love or are possibly under the radar for some bangers. This is a true Texas episode that keeps coming back in full circle. Songs used in intro are listed below. Buy the ticket, take the ride!  MSRCast Podcast Link: https://metalgeeks.podbean.com/ Songs in intro by appearance:  Metal Mike's Pain Museum- American Metalhead Probot- My Tortured Soul Wrathchild America- Gentlemen Death Black Sabbath- Headless Cross

    Mid-Year Best Albums of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 57:19


    We're back baby! Eli and I discuss a handful of our favorite releases from 2024 along with a few surprise selections! Grab a cold beverage and enjoy!

    I Come in Peace AKA Dark Angel 1990

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 42:29


    Diego and I talk about the sci-fi action hidden gem film I come in Peace. Effectively about a inter-dimensional drug dealer arriving on Earth to continue his illegal operations but he messed with the wrong cop! Hope you dig this episode, and please excuse any audio clicks and clicks on the podcast. Be kind, REWIND!  

    Cult Status: The Miami Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 38:43


    Ruben and I come back with another cult classic film in the Miami Connection. We dive into the wonderfully, ridiculously bad adventure about motorcycle riding ninja drug dealers and a rock band comprised of black belts. It's goofy, hilarious, but most importantly, it's 80's through and through. Enjoy the neon-soaked melodies by Dragon Sound, beers and reels! 

    Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 53:48


    Metal friends, fret not! I am still working on TMP material, it is just taking some time. In the mean time, join Ruben and I as we discuss the awesome martial arts splatter film from Hong Kong. We dive into the plot, observations, and revel in this cult classic favorite! Beers and Reels baby! 

    First Feature: Movies That Got us Into Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 96:14


    Wulfman Dave and Ruben discuss some of the movies that got them into cinema. Genres range from the 40's to the 90's including horror, sci-fi, sword and sorcery, Hong Kong cinema, and film-noir. Beers and Reels! 

    21 Albums That Turn 21 In 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 82:38


    Metal friends! Josh, Robbie and I discuss metal albums that came out in 2003. We also discuss our "mid life crisis" and wonderful memories. Don't forget to check up on your friends and see how they are doing. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy!

    From Headbanging to Handcuffs: True Crime in Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 106:50


    On this episode Diego and I "gloss" over some true crimes that have been committed by various members of the metal community. We discuss cases such as The Beasts of Satan, black metal crimes, Jean Pascal Founier, and MANY more. Additionally, I have linked below the ultra interesting interview of a French black-metaler grave robber from the Bardo Methodology. Enjoy and subscribe!  https://www.bardomethodology.com/articles/2021/02/24/ordo-templi-aeternae-lucis-interview/  

    Mikael Sandorf of Gates of Ishtar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 33:56


    Metal friends! Join me and Mike of Gates of Ishtar as we discuss Judas Priest, discovering bands via metal compilations, the melodeath scene in the 90's, and the Candelabrum Festival in Mexico. Buy the ticket, take the ride! 

    No Rest for Metalheads: Prog Metal and Such

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 124:15


    After a three month break, TMP is finally back! I am joined by Erick of Verikuu and we discuss music we have been listening to lately, prog metal albums we recommend, metal festivals, tours we are excited for, the Slayer reunion, Dragon Ball, and beer! Cheers, buy the ticket, take the ride! 

    Best Albums of 2023 With Justin of Krigsgrav

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 118:47


    Join me on this special episode of TMP as Justin of Krigsgrav and I talk and discuss some of our favorite releases of 2023! Buy the ticket, take the ride!  https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/krigsgrav_official/?hl=en

    Songs for Solitude and Christmas Movies Adjacent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 120:14


    Diego and I cover a variety of topics including our Christmas wishes, Baddiecore, questionable Christmas movies, concert ethics, and of course songs/bands we listen to get those feels! 

    Frosty Metal From Finland

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 104:19


    Bundle up because Eli and I cover tons of frosty metal bands from Finland. Our lists cover many genres in metal, and some not so obvious bands. Additionally, we talk new music and Christmas movies adjacent I have been watching. Hails and cheers! Happy holidays. 

    Metal Songs Where They Scream ”GO!”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 27:54


    Metal fiends! I discuss 10 metal songs where they scream "go!" in a variety of ways, which many just so happen to be melodic death metal for some reason. I also talk about Metal Injection's top albums of 2023. Will this list suck?? Probably! Tune in anyway! 

    Old School Heavy Metal 1975-1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 125:45


    Greetings! Chris from Midian once again joins me to discuss old school heavy metal from 1975 to 1985. Be prepared for some curve balls however! We also discuss our bands we are grateful for in time for Thanksgiving. Additionally, there are some audio technical difficulties towards the end of the podcast due to lag. There is much to unpack on this episode, so enjoy! 

    Chris Hawkins of Midian and Our Favorite Horror Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 77:47


    Minions! I have special guest Chris Hawkins from Midian/ Beyond Shadows join me on this thrash based episode. We discuss thrash, Midian, the Old Bridge Militia from New Jersey, and of course, our go to horror films. Enjoy and support! Here is a lyric video to "The Last War" from Midian. https://youtu.be/09DDCDPsS6o?si=2zX10SWY9ecmbP14

    5 Albums = 5 Emotions Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 49:01


    Legends! Welcome back, I talk about a gnarly review someone did on Necrophobic's "The Nocturnal Silence", Chat GPT talking smack about heavy/death/black metal bands, and of course I give 5 albums and 5 different emotions I felt listening to them. So long and thanks for all the fish! 

    Our Favorite Old School Metal Riffs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 60:01


    Metal fiends join us once again for a rifftastic episode! Eli and I discuss some of our favorite old school heavy metal riffs from the 70's and 80's. What are some of your faves?? Let us know! I will also provide the link to the elitist trash monger that we speak of on this episode. Melodic death metal lovers are sure to get triggered!    https://www.metalious.com/necrophobic/silence/melodeath  

    Essential Death Metal Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 100:44


    Fiends! Eli and I are back to discuss some burpy, soupy, slimy DEATH metal! We also had the honor of playing some fantastic melodic death metal by Come Horrid Sigil. Enjoy their latest EP "Dead Obelisk" on Bandcamp and Youtube. Here's the youtube link:  https://youtu.be/IEBjRT5AZCk?si=sRHEVzHZSAQGNlB2

    Thunder Flix and Gateway Horror Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 102:45


    Metalheads! Diego and I discuss the new streaming service Thunder Flix, made for metalheads! Since spooky season is fast approaching, we also discuss our favorite "gateway" horror films for people who are a bit squeamish. https://www.thunderflix.com  

    Metal Albums We Never Got Around Listening To

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 97:43


    Greetings metalheads! Eli and I talk all genres of metal on this episode of TMP. Most importantly, we discuss albums that we heard of but NEVER got around to for whatever reason and of course, give our two cents on them (some people might even get triggered). Additionally, we discuss bands we have been listening and highly recommend. Bands like Angel Corpse, Enthroned, Winds, Cruel Force, Chrome Division, and MANY more.  Link to Hanoi and the Underground Opera's latest single "Stray Bullet": https://youtu.be/LDHTRnymN6Y  

    James of Junkyard Fox...in POWER STANCE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 150:38


    Welcome everyone! I am joined by Diego and James of the famous Youtube channel Junkyard Fox. We discuss bushcraft in the southwest United States, 80's music, the Metal Gear Solid franchise, A.I., and many more topics! Glad you can join us...let's get started! Here's a link to James' YouTube channel!  https://youtube.com/@JunkyardFox  

    Best Metal Albums of 2023...SO FAR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 73:38


    Eli (Dark Hymns from the Cold North) and I got together to discuss some of our favorite releases of 2023. Additionally, we talk about some of our fave movies of 2023. Intro music in order of appearance:  Hellripper- The Hissing Marshes  Sleep Terror- Spineless En Masse Cloak- With Fury and Allegiance 

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    Some Industrial Metal Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 128:58


    On this episode, my old pal Joseph and I discuss some industrial metal bands worth checking out! This is his very first podcast, so let's all welcome him aboard! We also discuss the future of music with A.I., the current state of pop music, and bunch of random goodness! 

    Gateway Bands and More Guilty Pleasures: Drunken Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 197:36


    The gang and I got together out in San Antonio to discuss some of our fave gateway bands and guilty pleasures. However, we might have had TOO much fun! Grab a cold one, relax, and enjoy this cluster f**k of an episode! Our main topic starts at the 1hr and 19min mark...buy the ticket, take the ride! 

    Drinking Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 106:25


    We're back! Manny and I discuss bands known for drinking, songs about drinking, but most importantly, songs that MAKE us want to drink! We also discuss Jason Newstead, old guard bands, Dave Mustaine, and overplayed songs on the radio.  Songs credited in intro: WASP- Blind in Texas Korpiklaani- Vodka Hamatom- It's Raining Beer

    Fave Metal Singers That Are NOT Dio or Halford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 148:07


    Metal peeps! We are back after a much needed break. Eli and I cover our some of our fave singers in the metal biz! If you'd like to skip directly to that part, skip to the 40 min mark. We also discuss: Jon Oliva teasing a new Savatage album, ask exactly WHEN was metal created, and discuss some juicy metal articles regarding the best death metal vocalists and starter bands to get into the "Melo-death" genre. Cheers and enjoy! 

    Our Top 5 Favorite John Carpenter Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 123:38


    Greetings! Eli and I discuss venues taking merch cuts from bands, Robert Smith from the Cure battling it out with Ticketmaster, but most importantly, we discuss our top 5 favorite John Carpenter films. Which was no easy task! Head over to Youtube if you wish to see the video version of Eli and I being dorks. https://www.youtube.com/@thatmetalpodcast915  

    Our Fave ”Comfort Films” and the Best Metal Releases of February

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 88:17


    Nerds rejoice! My lady and I discuss some of our favorite comfort movies. Basically, movies we can watch every day and not get bored. Plus I share some metal albums that should be heard from February. Do not miss!!

    Our Favorite ”Blue” Albums!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 87:51


    Eli and I discuss some of the coolest albums with a blue album cover. We cover prog rock, black metal, classic rock, all the way to power metal! What are some of YOUR favorite blue albums? However, to get the best experience, check out the video portion of the podcast on YouTube! Link Below. https://youtu.be/1tSSWxfFqRY  

    Our Favorite Open World Games and Terrible Albums by Great Bands...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 130:41


    Diego and I discuss some terrible albums by otherwise great bands. This list is sure to ruffle a few feathers! On the plus side, we also discuss some of the very best open world, non-linear games out now! If you'd like to skip the banter and terrible albums, please fast-forward to the 1hr mark. Don't forget to check us out on YouTube! Nerds unite! 

    Our Favorite ”Red” Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 98:16


    Weirdos unite! Eli and I have teamed up to bring you some of our favorite album covers that are RED! I initially thought this was going to be a problem, but turns out there are tons of albums that are red. Go to the 20 min mark if you'd like to skip the banter. We had tons of fun and spanned all genres! 

    Singers Rolling Stone Forgot on Their Top 200 ”Best Singers of All Time”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 62:43


    Follow up episode. Manny and I discuss the "Top 200 Best Singers of All Time" article that Rolling Stone released. Also discussed is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "nominees". BUT stick around because I share MY list of singers were sadly forgotten.  

    Best Releases of January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 35:16


    On the newest TMP, I talk about some of the best metal releases of January 2023. Check out the ten albums you might have missed in this month. Is there anything I missed? Shoot me an email at thatmetalpodcast1@gmail.com   and let me know! Or visit our FB, IG, and even YouTube account.   

    Dissecting Rolling Stone's ”Top 200 Singers of All Time” Article

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 113:10


    Hey weirdos Dave here! Luis and I discuss Rolling Stone's "Top 200 Singers of All Time" article. This ! article will no doubt trigger many, as it did me. Will we agree or disagree?! Tune in and find out! Visiting the webpage and following along is HIGHLY recommended!  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-singers-all-time-1234642307/

    The Best of 2022 Part 2: The Best of the Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 160:29


    Greetings ghouls and gals! Dave here, and I am joined by Eli and Pascual. Tonight we discussed our favorite albums of 2022! It was quite varied and definitely worth a listen. What albums made YOUR list? 

    Best of 2022 Part 1 25th-16th Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 43:03


    Greetings ghouls and gals! I am here to share MY favorite albums of 2022! Today we will start with picks 25 through 16. The list is varied and it will certainly get people talking, but most importantly, it is METAL! To start us off we have the band Small Kill Team from El Paso/Dallas to show you how them local boys play those Texas sized riffs! 

    Worst Albums of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 81:46


    Trigger warning! Diego and Dave talk about the Pantera reunion, the latest Katatonia tour, bands missing their original band members, but most importantly the top 7 worst albums of 2022. 5FDP's new album is NOT the worst in the list either btw... so check it out! 

    Australian Extreme Heavy Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 130:10


    Eli and discuss some of the best and extreme Australian metal bands that YOU SHOULD be listening to. Additionally, we talk about Pantera, Stryper, Sammy Hagar joining Pantera (?), various Aussie facts and slang! Grab a coldie and join us! 

    World Metal Pt 2 Round of 16: Band Vs Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 62:00


    We're back! This time Luis and I discuss the World Cup and various bands I have chosen to represent those countries. Which team/band will advance to the Elite 8??! Did I choose the right band to represent? Let us know! 

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