The Metal Oasis

This week, Adam and Orion are joined by TMO fans Matt and Terry. In preparation for their trek to see Metallica take over Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA the boys dive into the setlist. Since Metallica has been playing a large variety of songs on this tour, there are a lot of questions to what unique setlist will be played for the rowdy fans of Virginia Tech Football. This is a mix of a fantasy setlist but using frequency data to curate and predict the perfect setlist.   Thanks to setlist.fm for providing all the analytical data for every song that Metallica has played on the M72 One Repeat Weekend tour.   Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week The Metal Oasis is preparing for their upcoming adventure in seeing The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour with Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium; their renowned albums celebrating 20 years. Joined by TMO fan, Matt, the boys put these two albums in a Head to Head to see which album reigns supreme by pitting the album covers, the Metallica covers and going track vs. track in the ultimate test of power. Everyone knows Adam and Orion are Trivium fanboys, so will this be an easy fight? Join us and dive in as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week TMO welcomes back the resident shredder, Billy, as we dive into our favorite instrumental tracks. The lists spread the gap between shredders, classic songs, acoustics and techno. So join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

This week the boys finally dive into the mighty Pantera with their "debut" release Cowboys From Hell! With the album coming up on its 35th anniversary, it is still held in high regard as it continued to wave the metal flag in a tumultuous period in metal history. CFH finds Pantera shedding their glam metal sound and drive head on into groovy trash metal that would ultimately define their sound. With Dimebag's shredding guitars, Rex's locked in bass tone, Vinnie's bombastic drums, and Phil's growling wails, there is no wonder why this catapulted the band into halls of infamy.   So join us as we continue the metal journey and get back to our metal root! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Beware the Ides of March! This week the metal journey continues as the boys delve into the In Flames supergroup The Halo Effect with their second album, March of the Unheard! In an effort to move away from the pop sound that In Flames had adopted and back to a harder melodic death metal sound, and this album delivers.  After the redemption Orion gave In Flames last week, will he find a new band to get behind? Join us as we dive into the channel of darkness!Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear what is our favorite day of the week! Dont be cruel and leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

This week the boys are diving into the 2023 release of Foregone by In Flames! Orion has previously stated he fell off listening to the band after the early 2000s albums but with all the acclaim and accolades the latest release garnered, will it be enough to reignite his passion for the band? Join us and dive in as we continue our journey to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

Another Valentine's Day approaches the waters of the oasis and the boys thought it would be great to put together a little playlist to help set the mood for the evening festivities. So pop some bubbly and we hope everyone has a Metal Valentine's Day! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

As the boys kick off the road to 200, where else better to start than back at the roots to dive into Ascendancy by Trivium! On the eve of the album's 20th anniversary, the 2005 metalcore nostalgia is strong with this album. Moving onto the 5th Trivium album review, most TMO listeners know where Adam and Orion stand with this band, but Aaron holds no punches with his honest feelings for what some view as a metalcore classic. Join us as we keep diving through the metal journey, tangents and all!Stay tuned until the end for an interesting dragon story!Don't be deceived and leave us a 5-star review or else we'll be left dying in your arms! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

The Metal Oasis reaches the triumphant 100 episode milestone! There was no question about what album the boys would tackle with none other than the 1986 classic - Master of Puppets by Metallica While the band still reigns as the kings of metal and a resurgence to a new generation with Eddie from Stranger Things, this album has stood the test of time over the past 40 years. An album that is on every metalheads journey, TMO breaks this album down track by track and joined by special guest, Matt! This was a fun Welcome Home to our metal roots! So join us as we dive in or curse you to be a Lepah Messiah! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys are back with another Top 5 list to introduce the essential must listen to songs for new fans discovering new bands. Orion brings A Perfect Circle into the mix on TMO, Aaron brings some System of a Down and Adam rounds it out with Sabaton. So come join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Another year has passed and All Hallows' Eve is upon us yet again and this year the boys are diving into Horror Show by Iced Earth! This is the first Iced Earth review by Adam and Orion and is only fitting as each track delves into the classic movie monsters Wolfman, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein and more! This album sees the band stay mostly locked in to their power metal roots with bombastic vocals from Matt Barlow and tight riffs from Jon Schaffer. Come join us as we get festive with spooky season!   Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review or else the Ripper will find you! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week its time to rumble! Stepping into the ring you have the embodiment of hear no, see no, speak no evil; Vic Rattlehead of Megadeth versus the time traveling heavy metal zombie; Eddie of Iron Maiden. These two mascots from two metal juggernauts face off for the title of mascot supremacy. The boys breakdown their album cover appearances and overall concert experiences. Which mascot will stand victorious? Join us and dive in as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

The month of September has been one for the books with 3 shows back-to-back-to-back. First Adam and Aaron traveled to Silver Spring, MD for the Powerwolf's second US tour with Unleash the Archers supporting. Then TMO goes out in full force to see Unleash the Archers on a headline show. For the last show, Adam and TMO's biggest fan, Terry were slated to see Megadeth on the Destroy All Enemies Tour. So join us as we recap the wonderous time of seeing metal LIVE! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

The metal journey continues as The Metal Oasis ventures back into the world of sentient AI with Phantoma by Unleash the Archers! This is the 3rd album the boys have reviewed in preparing for seeing the band for the first time. With Ph4/NT0mA we see the band exploring the world of the titular character as an Artificial Intelligence awakens, discovers others like her and ultimately seeks vengeance upon those who have tried to shackle her into subservience. Unleash the Archers is firing on all cylinders with this one so join us as we fall into decay and fall before the Blood Empress! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys are back with another listing ranking their Top 10 Album Title Tracks! Joined by TMO's #1 Fan, Terry, we are diving into more industrial, power, classic heavy metal with a hint of metalcore to taste. This is the ultimate Top 40 list of the best title tracks, so dive into the waters of the oasis and let the metal commence!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

Beneath the surface of the Oasis pressuring is building and ready to burst. As the ground shakes and tremors, an explosion erupts and covers the land in hot MAGMA leaving the boys stranded! This week to celebrate Gojira in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, TMO is diving into their 3rd Gojira album review with Magma! The album sees the band depart from their normal tech-death, progressive metal sound into more somber and introspective grooves that fills you with an eerie tension.  Join us as the metal journey continues! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Happy TWO Year Anniversary to the podcast! This week the boys are joined by Bobby to dive into the nostalgia pool as they look back on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and soundtracks. Though there isn't much metal, these soundtracks acted as the gateway into our metal journeys. So join us as we all pretend we're superman! Here is the link to the article mentioned in the episode:https://www.ign.com/articles/the-making-of-the-tony-hawks-pro-skater-soundtrack Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week, the boys are continuing the metal journey by venturing into the world of folk metal with Elvenking's 2007 release, The Scythe! This is Adam's pick and one that has been lurking for quite some time. This sees the band take on a divisive concept album, moving beyond their folk influences and heading towards more melodic and metalcore sounds as they regale a story of revenge and deceit. Dive in with us as we glance into the reflection of the scythe's blade! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week TMO takes a break from album dives and kicks back with another list. Adam, Orion and Scholze each bring 10 songs that represent their taste with the stipulation that each song title must have a numerical digit in the title! Some liberties and reaches were made to make the lists **ahem Scholze** but it was a blast as always! So join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

This week The Metal Oasis takes another pit stop with Trivium's 2017 release, The Sin and The Sentence! This is the first album to feature Alex Bent on drums and sees the band pushed to new heights with a more aggressive yet melodic songwriting. This is Orion's pick, so join us as the metal journey continues or we'll sever the hand! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review or be thrown into the fire! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

The metal journey continues this week as the boys make the trek up Blood Mountain by Mastodon! This is the first foray into Mastodon's catalog by The Metal Oasis as their early albums have high praise and acclaim. Mastodon's progressive and technical songwriting has garnered a mass following within the metal community over the past 20 years. This is Aaron's pick to share with TMO, so join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week Adam, Orion and Scholze recall their boys trip away to Charlotte, NC to see the mighty Judas Priest and Sabaton on the Invincible Shield Tour! Like normal, we're breaking down the pre-and-post show shenanigans  and go song by song in the setlists. This tour sees Sabaton command the stage in full snow camo regalia and epic choruses, while Judas Priest shows why they are in the pantheon of the metal elite. It is amazing how Rob Halford, at a young 72 years old, can still belt out the classics and embody his metal god moniker, fully adorned with the crown of horns.  Join us as we continue our metal journey into seeing two heavy metal/power metal giants touring the states armed with tanks and sentinels! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

Heavy is the crown of horns that rest of upon the head of the metal god! This week TMO is on the road with a live album dive into the 19th studio album, by the metal masters Judas Priest, Invincible Shield! In preparation for Adam and Aaron seeing Judas Priest live for the first time, it was fitting to gather round and talk for this highly praised album. Releasing an album of this caliber this late in a bands career is a testament of why they are called the metal gods! So join us as we'll call out to the world tonight and raise your horns up high!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

TMO is back on the road and this week the boys are diving into the recent outing to see Blind Guardian on The God Machine Tour! While the show was epic for Orion and Scholze, the most fun was the pre and post show shenanigans. So join us as we dive in and regale the stories of a rowdy Friday night! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week as TMO gears up to hit the road to finally see Blind Guardian, they take a pause and preview the band's most recent release from 2022, The God Machine! This album finds the band, heading into legacy act status this late in their career, firing on all cylinders with heavy riffs and soaring vocals. For power metal newcomers, The God Machine is a great start for anyone first discovering Blind Guardian, or for the long-term fans, a well-crafted classic that will hold high in their discography. So join us as we continue the metal journey!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

Another tour review is on the books! Last week Adam and frequent contributor, Terry, ventured north to see the Mutilation on a Spring Night Tour featuring Dethklok, Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon! The boys break down each set and discuss this unique bill!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

"From a cosmic perspective, the earth seems so insignificant. Sometimes we forget how small we are in this vast unknown. How precious is that pale blue dot?"  This week, Adam is finally able to share Dreamshade with The Metal Oasis, an album only three years old, but has made quite the impact on his metal journey! The Swiss metallers bring a unique blend of melodies, metalcore, and nu metal to create a new sound to drive the current metal scene forward. So take a step back and jump in to this place we call home, The Oasis!Don't question anything and leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

The boys are back to full strength this week as they dive into Anthems of Rebellion by Arch Enemy! This week is Aaron's pick as we head back to 2003 for more melodic death metal! The band's fifth album and stays true to form with crunchy and sludgy guitars, driving rhythm and visceral vocals. Join us as we follow the leader of the rats and get back to our metal roots! Follow your instincts and leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week The Metal Oasis joins up with Coffee & Shugar The Podcast and welcome James back for a dive into Dark Sun by Dayseeker! To round out the trio, we also welcome a TMO first-timer, Heather! She brings an intriguing, grounded perspective to counterbalance the gushing praise for what James will call his Album of the Year. Dark Sun finds lead singer, Rory Rodriguez, in the throes of grief after the loss of his father, but channels that into 40 minutes of ambient synths to set the mind at peace. A lighter fare than what TMO is accustomed to but the journey must continue! So join us in the afterglow!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

BEHOLD! SPIRIT CRUSHER! The metal journey continues as Orion finally brings to the table The Sound of Perseverance by Death! The last album the band would release before Chuck Schuldiner's untimely passing, the boys dive into the mind of a band flirting with the boundaries of progressive death metal. So join us as we listen to the stories they tell and enter the voice of the soul! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week TMO welcomes to the show Kevin from the Chord Progression Podcast and dive into his metal journey, podcasts guests, show memories and more. Then as a fun exercise, the boys peel back the metal layers and list their Top 5 Cheesy/Guilty Pleasure songs and artists. A wide range of songs make the list so join us for another fun episode! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

The Metal Oasis is back to full strength as Orion makes his triumphant return! This week, the boys each bring 5 songs to create the ultimate playlist of non-album singles, bonus tracks and EPs. Some individuals followed the rules and some did not, so join us as we dive in and dig up some deep cuts!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

A dawn over the new world shines down on the waters of the oasis, but soon a fiery red sky summons a meteor strike that pummels the ground below. This week, the metal journey takes Adam and Scholze into the fields of despair with the second foray into Dragonforce -- Sonic Firestorm! Approaching the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, this is power metal filled with fantasy lyrics, blistering solos and a driving pace to put fire in your heart! Join us as we drive head on into the fury of the storm!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

As the black shadow dissipates from the previous week, the boys have been led astray and head towards an unfamiliar silhouette in the distance. An ominous cathedral of bones begins to appear, a theme that keeps repeating over and over on this metal journey. This week TMO is joined by the resident shredder, Billy, as they dive into The Death We Seek by Currents! A newer album just released in 2023, Currents pushes the all-too-familiar boundaries of metalcore towards a new generation with powerful vocals and blistering guitars. So join us as the current guides us home!   Remember me and leave a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

As a new year dawns on the oasis, a dark horizon casts down a shadow as black ichor poisons the waters all the while blast beats and pig squeals echo in the distance. This week, TMO welcomes Scholze as a new full-time co-host bringing with him Canadian technical death metal, Archspire! While Orion is still down with the sickness, long-time listener, Terry rounds out the trio as they dive into Relentless Mutation! Full of fast, aggressive riffage, blast beats and thick basslines, this album is not for the faint of heart. So join us as we fend off A.U.M. and avoid the drip!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week, The Metal Oasis jumps in for Part 2 of the Ultimate Album Rankings and finish off the second 25! Tangents as always, so join us as we kick in the New Year as only we know how!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com   

The Metal Oasis has reached another milestone! Through the metal journey the boys and several guests have reviewed 50 albums and tonight we dive into the first 25 and give our ultimate rankings! Joined by Scholze again, the episode takes some wild tangents as normal. Dive on in as we kick off 2024! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

As winter has set in, the nights have become cold and dark. From the distance a strange radio transmission begins to rumble before the night sky illuminates from the burst of a supernova! This week, Adam and Orion, joined by Matt, blast off to explore the cosmos of Astronomy by Dragonland! Another power metal first look for Orion and Matt, this album has several highs and many lows to explore. So dive on in as we make contact with our metal roots!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review or we'll be full of sorrow!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

The Metal Oasis is due for a makeover and this week we dive into our Top 10 Female Vocalists! Adam and Orion each bring 5 ladies to the table and discuss some signature songs and what makes each singer unique. The boys love their rankings and this was a fun one!Join us as we get back to our metal roots!Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Hot on the heels of the Spotify 2023 Wrapped release, Orion and Adam dive into their 100 song playlists and discuss the ins and outs. The playlists seem skewed but who's playlist will reign supreme? Dive on in as we look back on the 2023! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

Welcome to the opera, your seat awaits, if only you last long enough to find it! This week, TMO invites Matt (sans Voodoo Ranger) to join them as they venture into the Ghost Opera by Kamelot! Making their second appearance on The Metal Oasis, this is one of Orion's favorite albums from the Roy Khan era and Adam's second time listening to Kamelot. Power metal gets quite the acclaim with Adam and Orion, so will this album stack up with the rest? Dive on in and we get back to our metal roots! We will love you to death by leaving us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

A pop punk invasion has taken over The Metal Oasis! This week, Orion is gone to channel his inner Paul Bunyan, meanwhile Adam has 3 first time guests to dive into another fantasy setlist draft. Adam, Bobby, Jim, and Taylor first recall the We Were Young Music festival that took place in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. Then the blink-182 discography is up for grabs in the 3rd fantasy setlist draft! So dust off your eyeliner, lace up your vans and throw on that tattered hoodie as the elder emos relive 20 years of nostalgia! Remember, happiness fades, emo is forever. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

TMO reaches another milestone with Episode 66(6)! Adam and Orion continue the Metal journey back to Gothenburg 1997 and visit Whoracle by In Flames! TMO's second outing with the Swedish melodeath heavy metallers, this album regards high praise from Orion, so dive in as we embrace our dialogue with the stars!

As spooky season makes another appearance in The Metal Oasis, the boys break out the popcorn and recliners to kick back for some classic slasher films only to be sucked into their nightmare! Joined by the resident Dungeon Master, Cris, the boys fight through the likes of Freddy, Jason and Michael as they dive into The Silver Scream by Ice Nine Kills! After seeing the band live for the first time a few months ago, it only makes sense to pull back the curtain and see what the band is all about on their highly acclaimed 2018 album. So grab your trick-or-treat bangs and hatchets as we try to escape this nightmare! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The Metal ABCs continue for Part two as Adam and Orion get to their roots for the 26 song playlist. Picking up for N-Z to finalize the playlist, we see the emergence of folk metal and pirate metal alongside more melodic death metal, power metal and thrash! From classics  and deep cuts galore, this was a great experiment so join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

As the metal journey continues, Adam and Orion get to their roots and create a 26 song playlist, albeit, the Metal ABCs for their definitive metal taste. Part one see TMO start with A-M diving into several subgenres like instrumental djent to death, groove and power metal, the playlists are expansive and find exposure for lesser known bands. Crafting these playlists was fun so join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The metal journey continues as the boys dive into more melodic death metal with the 2011 release of Tactical by World Under Blood! This album was the first for Adam to begin the search for heavier music and finally the chance Orion needed to listen. So join us as we dive into some thrash and death! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

The metal monster bursts from the depths below tearing across the sky, laying the fallen world to waste and his name is PAINKILLER! This week the boys dip into another Classic Rewind and dive into the 1990 release Painkiller by Judas Priest! This has been a long time coming as Orion can't stop professing his love for the title track so it only makes sense to peel back the cover and see why this album is so revered. So don your leathers and trek the wastes of the metal meltdown with us as we fight back the night crawler!Don't be caught by the hammer and anvil and leave us a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The metal journey continues as we jump back to 2002 with the second Killswitch Engage release, Alive or Just Breathing! After placing Just Barely Breathing on his Mt Rushmore rankings, TMO welcomes back Pobiak to dive into another metalcore gem. Another album filled with crunchy riffs, harsh vocals and soaring cleans, we find vocalist Jesse Leach wearing his emotions on his sleeve and pain in his voice looking for absolution.  Find the strength to rise inside and join us as we dive in! Don't forget to leave a 5-star review or your days are numbered! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

As the metal journey continues, the boys jump back to Unleash the Archers to finish the dualology started last year in Apex, and blast to the cosmos with Abyss! We find The Immortal has awakened under a new master's control and together they take on The Matriarch once and for all. This album introduces a more synth-laden ethereal atmosphere compared to the down and dirty grit that started the saga in Apex. So join us as we dive into the darkness and traverse the Abyss! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com 

This week the waters get a little warmer as the boys take a leisurely stroll through Hell with a visit from the hometown heroes, Lamb of God and their 2006 release Sacrament! TMO is joined by Scholze again as they descend into the fierce vocals from Randy Blythe, ripping guitars from Mark Morton and blistering drumming by Chris Adler in great song after great song. So don't be pathetic and join us as the metal journey continues!  Help us blacken the cursed listeners with a 5-star review!Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis and email themetaloasis@gmail.com