Metalheads Podcast
Metalheads Podcast is a metal-themed podcast featuring George, Jay, Will, John, Matt and Markisan. The guys discuss metal news and new releases, perform in-depth interviews with great metal bands, and just generally have a blast arguing about that greatest of musical styles: Metal!
Episodes
Here come Metalheads, here come Metalheads, right down Metalheads Lane
We got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again
Hear those slay bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head, cause Metalheads come tonight!
In the penultimate 2025 episode, our friend Justin Riley joins us to discuss metal news and evaluate a mighty list of new releases, including albums from Coroner, Evoken, An Abstract Illusion, Hooded Menace, Tombs, Wode, Testament and more. Plus, What We're Listening To, Picks From the Crypt, epic homework failures and an elemental monster battle of final albums, as Celtic Frost "Monotheist" locks horns with Bolt Thrower "...
This episode we discuss the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne, Tomas Lindberg, Brent Hinds and Erik Wunder, and honor their tremendous contributions to metal. We also count down our Top 5 Deceased Artists We‘re Glad We Saw Live, John recaps his time at ProgPower USA XXIV, and we break down the stats and awards from our Top 20 Albums at Midyear show. Plus, News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To, and Picks from the Cr...
On this, the day of our deity of reciprocity, we gather to give special thanks to our treasured Midyear Sun. As an offering for our Podfather, we will today surrender 20 heavy metal albums. As Metalheads take, so Metalheads also give.
This episode we welcome back Dennis Mikula of Ghost Bath! We talk about the creation of his band's new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, how he started his vaporwave label, Geometric Lullaby, why sad depressing music soothes him, and how his obsession for writing songs can sometimes be a health risk. Dennis also helps us break down Metal News, New Releases, What We’re Listening to and Picks from the Crypt. Plus, for the first t...
This episode our friend Nick Pingel joins us to chat about how he first discovered the Metalheads Podcast, the power of underwear hugs and what the metal scene is like in Iowa. We also reminisce about our time at the recent Decibel Metal and Beer Fest in Philly and break down Metal News, New Releases, What We’re Listening to and Picks from the Crypt. Plus, in one of the most personal segments ever recorded on the podcast, ...
This episode we discuss the big announcement that Brent Hinds has parted ways with Mastodon, plus news about Iron Maiden's new visual history book and documentary, Acid Bath reuniting, Tool potentially being sued by fans, and Danzig being Danzig. We also review new releases from Havukruunu, Nite, Warbringer, Jesse Stiletto and Rwake, share What We've Been Listening To, and kick open the metal mausoleum to reveal our Picks ...
This episode we welcome back Carey Vaughn, Brent Delaney and Harry Hogshead from Skaldr to talk about their new album, Saṃsṛ. We also chat about the latest Metal News, discuss New Releases from Phrenelith, Dream Theater, Saor and Mantar, share What We've Been Listening To, and blow the dust off old albums for Picks from the Crypt. Plus, we count down our Top 5 Bands that Should Reunite!
We kick off 2025 in grand style with our annual Metalheads Stats and Awards! Find out who won the World Traveler Award, the Get a Room Award, the Jay Award, the Wilson Award and more! We also discuss the latest News and New Releases, reveal What We've Been Listening To, and unearth our Picks from the Crypt. Plus, we discuss the deep cuts Iron Maiden should play on their Run For Your Lives World Tour and George drops a turb...
Dashing through the snow
Six metalheads ready to slay
O'er the mics we go
Laughing all the way
Sounds of metal ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to drink and sing
Our Top 25 lists tonight!
This episode we talk with writer, editor and avid Metalheads Podcast listener, Holly Interlandi, about writing Gene Simmons' Dominatrix and her Last Song comic books, her time as editor on Famous Monsters of Filmland, and how she got into heavy music. Holly also reveals the 3 Albums that Would Help People Get to Know Her Better, then helps us break down the latest in Metal News, New Releases and What We've Been Listening T...
We're back at last! No guest this episode, just your favorite six hosts talking Metal News, New Releases, What We've Been Listening To and Picks from the Crypt. Plus, John recaps his time at ProgPower USA XXIII, Will locks us in a new Metal Thunderdome with Primordial and Behemoth, and we wax poetic about Winger.
Jason Roberts joins the podcast to chat about writing and recording his new BREATHS album, navigating several band implosions and starting his new post-doom sludge band, Violescent. He also shares his varied rock and metal influences over the years, and talks about what it was like to play shows with Slipknot when he was a teenager in the nu-metal band, Eighth Ground. After the interview, Jason reveals what 3 albums would ...
Half of 2024 may be extinct, but the Metalheads Podcast has carefully preserved the best metal artifacts from the 1st six months in our Top 25 Metal Albums at Midyear! Discover our favorite heavy records of the year so far in this 5+ hour countdown episode of archeological metal wonder, filled with unique excavations, glorious gems and exploratory merriment. Featuring the historic return of Matt as Brew Metal Will!
We celebrate a decade of podcasting, brotherhood, community and metal with a special anniversary blowout episode! We kick off the show by asking George 10 questions about the origins of the Metalheads, reveal our podcast origin stories and share what the hell we were all up to 10 years ago. We also reminisce about our favorite cast moments, give our predictions for the next 10 years in metal and count down our Top 10 Metal...
This episode we are joined again by David Gregor of Morta Skuld. David talks about the latest album, Creation Undone, the band’s tour in South America, Alice Cooper, and his love of pizza (as well as what make acceptable toppings.) We also talk about the recent Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, and we learn about the origin story for TR’s newest nickname, The Linchpin. And of course all the usual segments: New...
This episode we welcome Lord Dying bass player and tattoo artist Alyssa Maucere to the podcast. Alyssa chats with us about joining Lord Dying, what it was like to work on the band's new album, Clandestine Transcendence, and developing her punk rock bass sound. She also gives us a peek into her life as an illustrator and tattoo artist, talks about creating her solo metal project, Grigax, and reveals what life is like in the...
Trevor Portz returns to the cast for a record 7th time to talk about Abhoria's sophmore album! He reminisces about nearly freezing his hands off during a video shoot in the mountains, predicts his sad fate in an apocalypse and announces the amazing new vocalist for Ashen Horde! After the interview, Trevor helps us break down the latest in metal news, and we chat about new releases and what we’ve been listening to. Plus, a ...
We start 2024 of hot with Ian Gillings of Rannoch! We talked to him about the big success of the band's 2023 album Conflagrations (including a No. 12 spot on the Metalheads Podcast Top 25), how his music is influenced by acclaimed comic book writer Alan Moore, what it's like to produce his own records and why he longs for the complete destruction of his early band demos. After the interview, we throw back a few more beers ...
The most magical time of the year has arrived. The Metalheads Podcast Top 25 Metal Albums of 2023 is here! We've secretly wrapped the very best extreme metal albums and piled them high under the tree just for you. So, wipe the sleep crusties from your eyes, pour yourself a yuletide beverage and nestle into your favorite battle snuggie, because you've got 5 hours of joyous unwrapping to do. Happy Holidays!
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