Debating Metal: The Podcast

This week we’re pitting Cinderella’s Night Songs against Tesla’s Mechanical Resonance. Cinderella from Philadelphia and Tesla from Sacramento both took America by storm in 1986/1987 and became MTV darlings in the process. Today we go song for song to see which band had the best debut. So sit back, relax and crack open a cold one as Cinderella goes head-to-head against Tesla. 2 debuts, 1 winner.

Today we are revisiting an episode we did 100 episodes ago, but we’re approaching it from a different angle. 2 years ago on Episode 18, we did KISS – Masked vs. Unmasked and we focused more on the music side of the story.  This time, we’re taking it from a more personal point of view. We’re going to look into the how’s and why’s of some of the decisions KISS made throughout their career and the co...

On this weeks episode, the guys talk about band splits. Member turnover is nothing new in the world of bands and rock n roll. For one reason or another, be it ego, money, drugs, alcohol or any combination of said vices, not all bands stay together for their entire careers.  Some bands even have no original members.  But for the purpose of this discussion, we’re going to talk about the bands who me...

So this week, the guys choose their Iron Maiden Favorites.  The way it works, Kenneth Dean and Chris K each choose their favorite songs from each Iron Maiden studio album and then discuss why they are their favorites.  Then they follow it up with their BIG 4 Iron Maiden Songs Written With No Steve Harris Involvement.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys are doing something new.  It's called favorites and the way it works is, they will pick a band with an extensive discography and they will each choose and discuss their favorite song from each album released by that band.  The first band they picked Favorites is AC/DC. At the end, they also give you their BIG 4 Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Albums of 1975. They...

This week, it's the finale, part 3 of our deep dive into New Wave of British Heavy Metal.  This week we go over the from 1987 to the present as we review bands that maintained themselves until today, bands that made a resurgence and some that didn't. And afterwards, we give you our BIG 4 NWOBHM bands.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

This week, it's part 2 of our 3 part deep dive on the New Wave of British Heavy metal.  This week we go over the second wave of the NWOBHM scene which encompasses the years 1982-1987 and we also look at some of the continued successes of earlier bands as well as some of the new bands that hit the scene. And as always, stick around to the end for the BIG 4 Diamond Head songs.  So sit back, relax, t...

This week, the guys begin a 3 part series deep dive on the New Wave of British Heavy metal.  The explore the the bands that had success, semi-success and the bands that did not make it very far. They will talk about some compilation albums that drew attention to the scene and what that did for some of those bands. And as always, stick around to the end for the BIG 4 Saxon songs.  So sit back, rela...

For over 50 years this man has entertained the masses like no other. With multi-platinum success as lead singer for Black Sabbath as well as fronting his own solo band, Ozzy has quite the musical catalog.  On this episode, the guys  will choose 15 songs each from his exceptional solo career. Any songs duplicated automatically make the list. Whichever songs were not, we’ll debate to see which ones...

This week the guys are calling upon all the SMF's from around the world to listen to Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye bring you their take on Twisted Sister's Greatest Hits.  They will pick 15 songs each.  Whichever ones are duplicated make the list.  The rest will be debated to see which ones make the final cut.  Once they've come up with their final 15, the arrange them in concert...

On this week's episode, Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye take a look at Heavy Metal Supergroups. FOrmed by their need for an additional creative outlet or because their original band broke up, these Supergroups either failed to make an impact, made a small impact or made it biog.  Either way, we're here to dive a little deeper into them.  And at the end we'll give your our BIG 4 Heav...

Much like last week when we showcased Max Cavalera and his last album with Sepultura vs. his first Soulfly album, this week, we have John Bush's last record with Armored Saint before he joined Anthrax vs. his first record after joining the NYC based thrash band.  It's Symbol of Salvation vs. The Sound of White Noise. Which one was better? Give it a listen and find out.  And stick around to the end...

In this week's episode, we take a look back at one of metal's most eclectic artists and the 2 albums he made with 2 different bands. In 1996, Sepultura released Roots, their final album with Max Cavalera on vocals and rhythm guitar. 2 years later, Max returned with his own band Soulfly and their debut release, Soulfly.  Both albums used tribal rhythms as their foundation.  And both albums showcase...

There's nothing like some good conflict in order to inspire creativity.  After reading another article in Revolver magazine, Kenneth Dean and Chris revisit some of heavy metal's greatest feuds.  From Megadeth to Metallica, Ramone to Ramone, bandmates being at odds with each other is nothing new.  It sometimes has even gone farther than just a fist fight.  And listen to the end os the guys give you...

Matt from Miami is back in the guys this week and they discuss one of the most amazing years in hard rock & metal, 1991.  Some of the most amazing albums in hard rock/metal history came out that year and we pick 5 albums each, and for you counting at home, that means 15 albums, and we discuss their merits and impact.  We also give you our BIG 4 Albums of 1991.  Seems redundant, but it's really not...

It's 1989 and 2 of the biggest albums of the year were funk/punk/rock/metal crossover albums The Real Thing by Faith No More and Mother's Milk by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  On this episode of Debating Metal we're going song for song, solo for solo, head-to-head to determine which of these two platinum albums we think is the better of the two.  At the end, we'll also give you a double dose of BIG...

On this week's episode, the guys offer their take on the greatest hits of Rainbow, featuring Ritchie Blackmore, one of the biggest influences on heavy metal guitarists in history. Ritchie's riff on "Smoke on the Water" made so many young kids pick up an electric guitar and try their hand at that riff.  But this week, Kenneth Dean and Chris each choose their 15 favorite Rainbow songs.  Whichever is...

On this week's episode, the guys offer their take on the greatest hits of Led Zeppelin, one of the biggest influences on heavy metal. Black Sabbath may be considered the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, but Jimmy Page and company definitely left their mark on the scene as well.  Kenneth Dean and Chris each choose their 15 favorite Zep songs.  Whichever is duplicated, make the list.  The rest are debated...

The guys this week are doing something a little different.  A few months back Revolver Magazine put out an article with their Top 10 Best 3 Album Run in Metal History and it caught the guys' eyes so they decided to tackle the subject.  So much so, they also made the BIG 4 their own Best 3 Album Run in Metal History.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

It's episode 100 and the guys are celebrating by bringing in Kenneth Dean's best friend, the often mentioned Matt, all the way from Miami.  And Matt is on the show to give his opinion on Motley Crue's Worst to First Albums.  The guys have a good time debating Motley Crue albums rankings.  Then for the BIG 4, Matt and the guys offer their take on BIG 4 Glam Metal Albums.  So sit back, relax, turn i...

This week the guys give their take on Queensryche's Greatest Hits.  Kenneth and Chris will each give you their 15 favorite Queensryche songs. Whichever songs are duplicated automatically make the list. The ones that are not are debated to see which ones make the list.  Then the guys put them in a concert setlist order for the Ultimate Queensryche Greatest Hits.  And this week they also give you th...

This week, the guys set aside all the regular segments and just rant.  They rant on the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the Music Business and how they mess with bands lives and Kenneth Dean offers his feelings on how to improve Record Store Day.  They also give you their BIG 4 Bands or Artists Not in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

It's 1990 and Glam Metal still rules the roost.  Poison's Flesh & Blood and Warrant's Cherry Pie are topping the charts and we're going song for song, solo for solo, head-to-head to determine which of these two multi-platinum albums we think is the better of the two.  At the end, we'll also give you our BIG 4 Poison and Warrant songs, a nice double dose for you.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to...

This week, the guys discuss genres within heavy metal especially those that began during the New Wave of American Heavy Metal era during the late 90's and early 2000's. They discuss Nu-Metal, Metalcore, Alternative Metal and more.  They finish up with the BIG 4 Keyboardists.  So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin.

This week the guys give their take on Dio's Greatest Hits.  Kenneth and Chris will each give you their 15 favorite Dio songs. Whichever songs are duplicated automatically make the list. The ones that are not are debated to see which ones make the list.  Then the guys put them in a concert setlist order for the Ultimate Dio Greatest Hits.  And this week they also give you their take on the BIG 4 Di...