Light the Sky Podcast

#MYLIFESTYLEDETERMINESMYDEATHSTYLE. An underrated album? Who's to say? Episode 21 covers the 2003 album "St. Anger" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal...

La, da, da, da, la, da, da, da, la, da, da, da... The follow up to Load, episode 20 covers the 1997 album "Reload" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as shar...

THE BEST METALLICA ALBUM? Which one of our hosts thinks so? Episode 19 covers the 1996 album "Load" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica, a new era for the band. Leave the long hair and bring in the guyliner, folks. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive...

ENTER BOB ROCK. Episode 18 covers the 1991 landmark self-titled album "Metallica" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering...

#ANDJUSTICEFORJASON. Episode 17 covers the 1988 landmark album "…and Justice for All" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discove...

#BACKTOTHEFRONT. The final Cliff Burton album R.I.P. Episode 16 covers the 1986 landmark album "Master of Puppets" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as shar...

#ESCAPE. Episode 15 covers the 1984 landmark album "Ride the Lightning" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band Metallica. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album *ahem* Escape *ahem*. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of...

For the second full-band discography of Light the Sky Podcast, we decided to cover metal legends Metallica. Episode 14 covers the 1983 landmark debut album "Kill 'em All" by the Bay Area trash/heavy metal band. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track l...

Since we're in between seasons/full discographies, we decided to pick a one-off album that we won't be covering later in this special bonus episode. Bonus Episode #1 picked by our very own co-host Kevin Nadolski covers The Night Game's (Martin Johnson, formerly of Boys Like Girls) 2018 debut record. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris dissect this album and share our favorites and not-so favorites from t...

A Different Kind of Lineup... The band's final studio album marks Wolfgang Van Halen's recording debut. An album consisting primarily of old re-worked demos, the band bounces back strong after their last studio album. Episode 12 covers the 2012 album "A Different Kind of Truth" by Van Halen. Alex, Kevin, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite...

BALLOT OR THE BULLET. The band passes on Mitch Malloy and brings on ex-Extreme singer Gary Cherone as the third singer of Van Halen. Was this the right move or after hearing "How Many Say I" should Ed have taken the reigns behind the mic? Stay tuned... Episode 11 covers the 1998 album "Van Halen III" by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album...

THE GREATEST GUITAR TONE OF ALL TIME. Episode 10 covers the 1995 album Balance by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite and not-so favorite moments from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Balance, the '95 Molson Ampitheater and Pen...

Episode 9 covers the 1991 album For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite and not-so favorite moments from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. #Dial1-900-Spanked.

Episode 8 covers the 1988 album OU812 by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite and not-so favorite moments from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering OU812, the 1989 Tokyo Dome show, etc.

The world's introduction to Van Hagar! Episode 7 covers the 1986 album 5150 by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite and not-so favorite moments from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering 5150, Live Without a Net, and other gems surro...

The end of the Dave-era of Van Halen. Episode 6 covers the landmark 1984 album 1984 by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering 1984. Was this the end of the bes...

Episode 5 covers the 1982 album Diver Down by Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this album as well as share personal stories of discovering Diver Down, US Festival 83, the famous Largo and South America pro-shot videos... you...

Episode 4 covers the 1981 album Fair Warning by Van Halen, taking a dark turn this time around. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorite and not-so favorite moments from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering Fair Warning.

Episode 3 covers the 1980 album Women and Children First by rockers Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering Women and Children First.

Episode 2 covers the 1979 sophomore album Van Halen II by rockers Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering Van Halen II.

Episode 1 covers the 1978 landmark self-titled debut album by rockers Van Halen. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the album. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this monumental album as well as share personal stories of discovering Van Halen I.