The Metal Exchange Podcast

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Helloween's 1998 release, "Better Than Raw". Justin's Recommended Track: Falling Higher Chris ' Recommended Track: Midnight Sun https://www.helloween.org/ https://www.facebook.com/helloweenofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to "Better Than Raw": https://open.spotify.com/album/5uhoZVA3wyTFsqn0o9IIj6 *Become a Member of our Patreon...

Tomas "Zorn" Nilsson returns to The Metal Exchange to discuss all things Zornheym! In this very special episode, Zorn discusses the making of their new album "Descending into Madness, his live aspirations, and what the future holds for the band and the rest of the Zornheym universe! https://zornheym.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/zornheym *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Zornheym's 2026 release, "Descending Into Madness". Justin's Recommended Track: Gallow's Oak Chris ' Recommended Track: Somewhere Far Beyond https://zornheym.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/zornheym ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to "Descending Into Madness": https://open.spotify.com/album/50DKfYqmzOmZj8muzypi1c *Become a Membe...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dizzy Mizz Lizzy's 1994 release, "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy". Justin's Recommended Track: Wishing Well Chris ' Recommended Track: Glory ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://dizzymizzlizzy.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DizzyMizzLizzyOfficial ⁠⁠⁠ Listen to "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy": https://open.spotify.com/album/1OPpe9TMYJkOytApz1hAVG *Become a Member of ou...

Johannes "Skyblazer" Frykholm returns to The Metal Exchange to break down his new album, Dreamseeker's "A Trigger in Time: Part 1"! In this very special episode, Johannes discusses the making of his new metal opera, what the future holds in store for the band, and all things Chrono Trigger! ⁠https://dreamseekermetalopera.bandcamp.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/dreamseekerm...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Edguy's 2001 release, "Mandrake". Justin's Recommended Track: Golden Dawn Chris ' Recommended Track: Save Us Now ⁠ https://www.edguy.nu/ https://www.facebook.com/edguy ⁠ Listen to "Mandrake": https://open.spotify.com/album/1RzWk5bMOKLeEJej8JBc2r *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Nirvana's 1991 release, "Nevermind". Justin's Recommended Track: Drain You Chris ' Recommended Track: Territorial Pissings https://www.nirvana.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Nirvana Listen to "Nevermind": https://open.spotify.com/album/2guirTSEqLizK7j9i1MTTZ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss their experience at ProgPower USA XXV. https://progpowerusa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ProgPowerUSA *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheMe...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dreamseeker's 2026 release, "A Trigger in Time: Part 1". Justin's Recommended Track: Legendary Sword Chris ' Recommended Track: Dreamstone https://dreamseekermetalopera.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/dreamseekermetalopera/ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Yes' 1972 release, "Close to the Edge". Justin's Recommended Track: Close to the Edge Chris ' Recommended Track: Siberian Khatru https://yesworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/yestheband Listen to "Close to the Edge": https://open.spotify.com/album/1uXol4dKqzMsUiqvHpwhZh *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Gamma Ray's 2001 release, "No World Order". Justin's Recommended Track: Eagle Chris ' Recommended Track: Damn the Machine https://gammaray.org/ https://www.facebook.com/gammarayofficial Listen to "No World Order": https://open.spotify.com/album/7ywbmNj3poSGGxLfG7S1hE *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Crimson Glory's 1988 release, "Transcendence". Justin's Recommended Track: Lonely Chris ' Recommended Track: Red Sharks https://theofficialcrimsonglory.com/ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/crimsonglory Listen to "Transcendence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5cO54Jo0CE *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Boston's 1976 release, "Boston". Justin's Recommended Track: Something About You Chris ' Recommended Track: Peace of Mind https://bandboston.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bandboston Listen to "Boston": https://open.spotify.com/album/2QLp07RO6anZHmtcKTEvSC *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with The Reticent's Chris Hathcock. In this very special episode, Chris drops by The Metal Exchange to discuss all things The Reticent. He talks about his musical journey including the inspiration behind his last two albums, the songwriting process, and the band's upcoming performance at ProgPower USA. Along the way, the con...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss The Reticent's 2020 release, "The Oubliette". Justin's Recommended Track: Stage 2 - The Capture Chris ' Recommended Track: Stage 6 - The Oubliette https://www.thereticent.net/ https://www.facebook.com/thereticentmusic Listen to "The Oubliette": https://open.spotify.com/album/5BnXiwM8lcWJH6Z1z8xtVt *Become a Member of our Patre...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Voyager's 2009 release, "I Am the Revolution". Justin's Recommended Track: I Am the RevolutionChris' Recommended Track: Land of the Lies https://www.voyagerau.com/ https://www.facebook.com/voyageraustralia Listen to "I Am the Revolution": https://open.spotify.com/album/4Wxs9MnFCskg9YOiB5rh0S *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Rainbow's 1976 release, "Rising". Justin's Recommended Track: Stargazer Chris' Recommended Track: Tarot Woman https://www.blackmoresnight.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RainbowPage Listen to "Rising": https://open.spotify.com/album/3uIT4I4Dy7Pq1j0aSjzPW9 *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Viper's 1989 release, "Theatre of Fate". Justin's Recommended Track: To Live Again Chris' Recommended Track: Living for the Night https://viperbrazil.com.br/ https://www.facebook.com/viperbrazil Listen to "Theatre of Fate": https://open.spotify.com/album/1qlDTFWNvcy9MDrlUbBbJB *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dream Theater's 2003 release, "Train of Thought". Justin's Recommended Track: Stream of Consciousness Chris' Recommended Track: In the Name of God https://dreamtheater.net/ https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater Listen to "Train of Thought": https://open.spotify.com/album/1yAbzShRcY4muLKsX8UWxj *Become a Member of our Patreon*...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Queensryche's 1986 release, "Rage for Order". Justin's Recommended Track: Neue Regel Chris' Recommended Track: Surgical Strike http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/QueensrycheOfficial Listen to "Rage for Order": https://open.spotify.com/album/4bcTrCj8wfKsFMv8O0NwDe *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss D.C. Cooper's 1998 release, "D.C. Cooper". Justin's Recommended Track: Freedom Chris' Recommended Track: Until the End https://www.facebook.com/dccooperofficial/ Listen to "D.C. Cooper": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB8cAA9nnRo&list=PLqtoGbZW90tCikbATC8zHZ7zapukyGCeG *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Drain STH's 1996 release, "Horror Wrestling". Justin's Recommended Track: Mirror's Eyes Chris' Recommended Track: Someone https://www.facebook.com/DrainSTH/ Listen to "Horror Wrestling": https://open.spotify.com/album/3TzwQOlcy0H6MbE6nx5cqP *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Power Quest's Steve Williams and Steve Scott return to the Metal Exchange! The guys talk about the Power Quest reunion, returning to the stage at the Warriors of Steel Festival 2026, and what the future may have in store for these power metal legends! ⁠https://www.power-quest.co.uk/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/powerquestofficial⁠ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss the Warriors of Steel Festival 2026! https://www.facebook.com/warriorsofsteelfestival/ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalExchangePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Shadow Fall's 2000 release, "Of One Blood". Justin's Recommended Track: To Ashes Chris' Recommended Track: Of One Blood https://www.shadowsfallmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadowsfall Listen to "Of One Blood": https://open.spotify.com/album/0rAdMwJNnZO8HgwldGxuSu *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...