Metal Robot Podcast
The podcast about all things metal, and everything in between! Hosted by Tom McKay and features the world of metal in all its glory! Since 2016 he's been giving it all to the world of metal music and gone through the many sub-genres of metal to hear the best (and worst) of the bunch. Now since 2020, he's been taking this love of metal to the audio world, and bringing his unique spin on the heaviest, filthiest, and even most unique metal you've ever heard. From reviews of the latest in metal music, to engaging interviews with metal's rising stars, you can find it all on the show. And if that's not enough, Tom also dives into the week's biggest and funniest metal news you may have missed. The show is a mix of all that and so much more. Hit subscribe, and let's jump into the pit. This is the Metal Robot Podcast!
Episodes
The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-04-27) Quarter 2 is already stacking bodies, and the metal release calendar is showing no mercy. On this episode, we dive into the new releases pool to find a surprise, some Midwestern death metal filth, and sludging groove. We also get into why metal music isn’t getting worse or better, and the reason behind why your feelings aren’t facts...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-23) On this episode, we dive into the dark waters of black metal before heading into the dungeon to determine if Dio’s Holy Diver is truly essential listening. We check out three brand-new black metal releases from Daidalos, Domhain, and Merculistarya, explores the legacy of Ronnie James Dio in the Essentials Dungeon, and wraps things u...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-09) In this*nice* episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we talk about the Year of Thrash with our Influencers of Metal Podcast co-host. We spin the magical wheel of Metal Archives Roulette. But first, we check out the latest releases including a requested album to place under the knife.
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-01-12) Tonight we sit down with progressive power metal band In Virtue, fronted by fellow metal YouTuber Trey Xavier (who might sound familiar if you were watching his channel when it was Gear Gods). Their sound is described as power metal without the cheesy bits. So if you’re a little Gamma-ray intolerant, or get the runs after listening ...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-11-17) We’re diving headfirst into three wildly different corners of the metal universe — from the epic death metal of Mytherine’s “Lord of Mountains” to the brass-clashing disaster of Fallstaf’s “Ode to the Dead.”
Then, chaos reigns in a new round of Metal Archives Roulette, w...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-09-01) What happens when neoclassical shred meets face-melting death metal? You get Chicago’s own Burned In Effigy. Their 2022 debut Rex Mortem earned them stages with Obscura, Orbit Culture, and Revocation. Now, they’re back with their sophomore release Tyrannus Aeternum—dropping Halloween 2025, because apparently your nightmares needed a...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-08-25) On this episode of The Metal Robot Podcast, We sit down with Sebastian of Ivy Gardens to talk about the band’s origins, their upcoming album Death of Don Valley, and their various live and video shenanigans. We spin the roulette wheel and land in Iceland’s frostbitten black metal scene. Plus three of the latest metal albums of varyi...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-08-11) What happens when a prog metal nerd never lets go of his dream to make a JRPG? You get Bane of the Talebearer—a colossal multimedia passion project years in the making from composer, producer, and Dreamwalkers Inc frontman Tom de Wit (TDW).
This isn’t just an album. It’s...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-07-14) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we jump into a weird variety of metal albums, from a thrash metal request that slapped, to the crustiest of crust/death/punk, to some good power/heavy/death metal from the U.S.A. Then, it’s another spin on Metal Archives Roulette—this time landing on Mexico and finding some goregrind greml...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-05-12) In tonight’s episode, we get into the latest releases in metal, including Sleep Token’s “Even In Arcadia”. Plus, we spin the Metal Archives Roulette wheel and get sent to the Dominican Republic for some atmospheric black metal. And, Justine Jones of Employed To Serve joins the show to talk Fallen Star, dream collabs, Church Road Rec...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-04-15) No, I didn't get side tracked and not upload an episode in two months. It's 2025, time doesn't exist! It's still February, and we've been stuck in the longest loop of the shortest month ever. On today’s show, we've got the latest in the metal scene, including some "Weird Metal" (no seriously, that's what the sound is called) Then, w...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2025-02-11) Did I forget to update this podcast again? My bad, but hoepfully it wasn't that bad- WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S BEEN SINCE OCTOBER?! Sorry about that, but also welcome back! At least the time off hasn't been a waking nightmare... right?
Our first episode back has to be good, ...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-10-22) For the 60th edition of the show, our good friend Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise has joined us for another mega-sode. Last episode we featured a college assignment of mine featuring Collin on Thrasher’s 5 year anniversary. Now he’s returned to get more in depth, including a surprise he’s got for this Christmas. We catch up on the biggest and dumbest stories in the metal world since last y...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-10-16) On this episode, we talk “HARDSTONES” the latest album from Finish guitar legend Euge Valovirta and what it was like working with so many other musicians to bring it to life. We learn what it means to thrash in paradise for 5 years with Collin Sterling, celebrating a major milestone for the Hamilton metal radio show. And we get a feel for some harsher (albeit nasty) stuff with Nasty Savage and V...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-09-23) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we explore significant recent events in the rock and metal scene, including the bar fight on stage with Jane's Addiction. Opeth's upcoming album was delayed due to manufacturing issues, and Mikael Akerfeldt has thoughts on the reaction to the new music. We also talk about the fustercluck of a promotion cycle Linkin Park has found themselves in. The sur...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-06-06) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we dive into In Flames' 10th album, "Sounds Of A Playground Fading." I’ve got mixed feelings about the album, with me praising its better moments but criticizing its monotonous sound and lack of variety.
The podcast then features interviews with members of two metal bands with new albums. First, Phil Flores from the thrash metal band EvilDead discusses ...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-05-02) In this episode, I'm feeling sick so I want to punish myself by talking about why I might have to enter witness protection if I'm not careful. Stan Culture is becoming dangerously insane, and I fear it won't just be Swifties coming for my head. I sit down with Eric Alper to find out more. Also, Nate Silva joins us, Previously of The Slyde, and now going ...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-04-21) We kick the show off in the Essentials Dungeon with a request to look at the "swan song" album of Canadian Avant-Garde metal band Unexpect called Fables Of The Sleepless Empire. Then we get into the craziest and weirdest concert stories from you and the metalheads of reddit. And finally we wrap up with a sit down (early in the morning) with singer and co...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-04-16) In this bonus episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we're starting up Season 2024, promising an interview with Nocturna's Rehn Stillnight to discuss their new album, Of Sorcery and Darkness.
We're outlining changes to the show's scheduling and format, opting for a more flexible release schedule to balance with other...
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-03-18) In this bonus episode of our podcast, Collin and I dive deep into the world of movies for a change, a little excerpt from "B-Side" discussions when recording Episode #053 of the podcast. We talk about them all, including "Oppenheimer" and "Rocketman," sharing personal experiences and reflections of the year's movies, and looking back on some hilariously ...
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