Debating Metal: The Podcast

On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys continue their series the ABC’s of Metal. on this episode they are talking about the best bands that start with the letter D.  It's the D-Bracket Tournament! This is a 2 part episode, so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin… Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalp...

On this episode, the guys take a break from the ABC's of Metal and Chris tests Kenneth Dean's knowledge of Metal and it's place in today's world of pop culture and streaming. It's a departure from our usual format, but that's what makes it fun.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.faceboo...

On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys pick up where they left off with Part 2 of the ABC's of Metal - The C Bracket.  It's the main part of the C-Bracket Tournament! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin… Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmet...

On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys continue their series called the ABC’s of Metal. Today, they are talking about the best bands that start with the letter C.  It's the C-Bracket Tournament! This is a 2 part episode, so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin… Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpod...

The last time we saw these notorious glam rockers from L.A., they were headlining stadiums across the country. This year marks their 45th anniversary and this summer, they will embark on the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour to celebrate this milestone. If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re talking about Motley Crue. And on this episode of Debating Metal, we’re giving you our version of Motley Cr...

On this episode, the guys continue with the ABC's of Metal with the B Bracket. Done on the style of a playoff bracket, the guys debate what they believe to the best metal band that begins with the letter B. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram -...

On this episode, the guys begin a new series called the ABC's of Metal and debate what they believe to the best metal band for each letter. In honor of March Madness, it's bracket time! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram...

At the height of their popularity, this band parted ways with their lead singer to near universal dismay. 2 years later, they returned with a new singer and a new album.  How did the fans react? By making it their first #1 album of their career! They have released 12 studio albums, with all but 2 going double platinum or better including 2 Diamond albums, 4 Live albums and 4 compilations in their...

It's our 6th anniversary episode and it’s been a wild 6 years, and we plan and hope to keep it going for a long while. So for this episode, we are going to north of the border to celebrate the return of one of the world’s biggest artists, RUSH and our version of their Greatest Hits.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Ch...

Sometimes life can be an absolute blur. 2025 was quite an impactful year. From new releases to re-releases, beginnings and endings, 2025 was a mixed bag and the guys are here to discuss all things 2025 and give a quick preview of what they think 2026 will be like. So site back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - h...

On October 16, 2025, the world lost a musical legend when Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS passed away at the age of 74. On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys will pay tribute to the One of One, the Spaceman, Ace Frehley. From the time when he arrived at his audition wearing one red and one orange until what became his final performance on September 5th, 2025, Ace Frehley’s undeniable...

On this episode the guys go back to the 80’s.  Seems like a theme on this show. Anyway, they’re talking about one of the more unique glam bands from that period. On this episode we’re talking about Dokken. While Dokken has been around for over 40 years, their biggest impact came on the middle 80’s as they delivered 3 platinum albums in a 4 year period. With Don Dokken’s melodic vocals, George Lync...

Guitarists are the foundation for every rock band. Whether its the driving rhythms of Johnny Cash or the finger tapping of Eddie Van Halen, guitarists are an essential part of a band. On this episode, the guys speak off the cuff about their favorite guitarists.  It's not about best or most influential, but about what we think of that guitar player.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the...

For over 50 years, Ozzy entertained the world, first with Black Sabbath and then as a solo artist. Considered one of the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, Ozzy’s career has been like no other. From the streets of Birmingham England to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame (twice!), Ozzy left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal. Today we’re doing a special edition of Debating Metal. Today we're doing a d...

In 1985, as thrash metal continued to make it's way out of the underground, two albums that were released 6 months apart set out to take the world by storm. First, on the west coast, Exodus released their long awaited (by fans!) debut album Bonded by Blood. Similarly, on the east coast, Overkill unleashed their debut Feel the Fire. Both bands are still going strong in 2025 and we love it! on this...

On this week's episode, the guys gave each other 1 album that the other had never heard before asked them to offer their honest opinion as to what they thought. On what will become an every so often recurring topic we have dubbed "The Blind Listen", the guys talked about production, song structure, musicianship and overall quality of the music. Listen in and hear what the guys had to listen to and...

Melodic Death Metal. Nu Metal. Grunge Metal? Hair Metal? What was on your Mix tape in the year 2000? They guys give you theirs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod...

One of the greatest frontmen in the history of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has had an historic career. In that career, he has been surrounded by some of the greatest guitar players on the planet. On this episode, we dive into all the guitarists from his solo career including some names you may not have known were associated with the Prince of Darkness. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let t...

Whether it was making a greatest hits tape of your favorite artists or putting together a tape of all your favorite songs off the radio, DJ intro included. For some it was just personal and fun, for others, it was skill that made them a little money as a side hustle. On this episode, the guys are going to make their own MIX TAPE just like the good old days. It’s 1986 All over again, so sit back, r...

Last time we "remastered" one of our old Greatest Hits episodes, and this week we’re doing it all over again. This week, we’re giving you Metallica’s Greatest Hits – The Remastered Expanded Edition. 5 more songs added and in the style you've become familiar with.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin! Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - ht...

Way back on Episode #39 during our first year in 2020, we premiered an episode format that went over great with the listeners.  It was the Greatest Hits show. But those first few shows didn’t use the same format for choosing what we think are a band’s greatest hits as we do now. So at the suggestion of one of our listeners, we are re-doing the episode to do it the way we have perfected it. The fir...

Judas Priest’s Screaming for Vengeance is the album that turned them into a household metal band and Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast also broke the band in the US. Today we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of each as well as dive a little deeper than normal and give our personal takes and anecdotes on the albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Ken...

Metallica’s self titled album Metallica, commonly known as “The Black Album” was released in August of 1991.  Megadeth’s Countdown was released 11 months later in July of 1992. Both albums marked a more commercial direction for the bands but also cemented each band’s place in the world of heavy metal.  Today, the guys are going to go track by track and discuss the pros and cons of each as well as...

Happy New Year Every body! When it comes first songs on albums, the best way to grab your audience’s attention is to start with a banger of a song. But where do you go from there? Today, the guys discuss what they believe to be some of the best first and second songs on a metal album…so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.  Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chr...

This past weekend, Chris Kaye and Kenneth Dean drove up to Ft. Worth, TX from the outskirts of Houston where they live to go see Iron Maiden in concert. And while they were driving up, they decided it would be a great time to record an episode.  So that’s what they did. They went back to what they did when they first met.  They brought up a subject and just started talking about it. So what was th...