Distortion Dads: A Metal Podcast

On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite album releases of the year. From a list of 186 albums that span the collective metal universe, they choose their favorites for 14 unique categories. From their favorite debut album to 2024’s album of the year, Greg and Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did your...

On this episode, the Distortion Dads break a tie from the previous episode. Because this was a fan suggested episode, it only seemed right to have the fans break the tie at 5th place of Megadeth's "Holy Wars... The Punishment Due" and Iron Maiden's "Aces High". Listen in and hear the results and thank you to everyone for voting and playing along.

On this episode of Distortion Dsds, we rank the top 10 Best Metal Album opening tracks of all time. Who is on the list? Are there any surprises? Interestingly there was a tie that we need your help to break. Who reigns supreme? Who got left off the list? You'll find the answers to these questions and more, only on today's episode of Distortion Dads.

On this episode of Distortion Dads, Matt and Greg travel back to the year 2000. Exploring the nostalgia of the time period as well as what Metal had to offer to its listeners. They breakdown the metal scene into 20 different subgenres and each selecting an album and song to represent each subgenre. What do you remember about Metal in the year 2000? Were you a Metal purist sticking with the likes o...

On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite album releases of the year. From a list of 150 albums that span the collective metal sub-genres, they choose their favorites for 14 unique categories. From their favorite debut album to 2024’s album of the year, Greg and Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did yo...

In this episode, Matt and Greg, take a deep dive into the world of Hair/Glam Metal. They explore a definition and the history of the subgenre, as well as highlighting 8 genre defining bands and 6 new to us bands. They also read aloud some listener reactions and spin the wheel of subgenres. What bands did they focus on to represent the era of leather and lace? How many cans of hairspray were used i...

On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite metal album releases of the year. From a list of 170 albums that span the collective metal subgenres, they choose favorites for 13 unique categories. From their favorite debut albums to 2023’s album of the year, Greg & Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did...

In this new episode type, Metal Rewind, The Distortion Dads go back in time to bring you an episode chocked full of nostalgia, big hair, and of course, Metal 🤘! We travel back to the year 1982, where we set out to prove that Metal had something to offer everyone, even before subgenres dominated the scene. Nowadays anyone can find a metal subgenre that interests them through variations in vocal st...

This Distortion Dads episode is a themed playlist episode, which focuses on the 4th of July holiday - the official celebration of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from British rule. It has long been celebrated by parades, family gatherings, picnics, and of course, fireworks. Many metalheads also celebrate with their favorite 4th of July playlist, but what does your playlist con...

The Distortion Dads are back with an episode that gives you the tools and the songs that will hopefully help you fall asleep faster 💤and wake up feeling refreshed ⏰. What’s the secret ingredient? The vast world of Metal 🤘! We find 10 metal songs to put you to sleep and find 10 more as an alarm to wake you up. Is it possible 😮? How does a genre of music meant to get your energy up, put you to s...

On this episode, the Distortion Dads choose their favorite metal album  releases of 2022.  From a collective list of 110 albums that spans 25  metal subgenres, they choose favorites for 9 unique categories.  From  their favorite debut albums, to 2022’s album of the year, each Dad gives  their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite.  Did your &nbsp...

Today’s Distortion Dads episode is a themed playlist episode, which focuses on the Thanksgiving holiday.  Ah, yes, the famous United States holiday filled with family and food at the end of November.  Matt and Greg both scoured the world of metal for songs that could be applied to Thanksgiving.  They both came up with a 10-song playlist - one focusing on the history of the holiday a...

On this episode, the Distortion Dads look at one of the most infamous subgenres in all of metal.  A subgenre surrounded by controversy and corpse paint.  We look at 8 genre defining bands who were all a part of a second wave of the subgenre.  What bands did we choose? One has put out 19 albums but hasn’t played live in almost 30 years.  Another band had one of the most influent...

We can’t believe it’s been one year for the Distortion Dads podcast! We  take a look at the history, stories, and stats in a behind the scenes  recap of the past year. What was the motivation behind the podcast? How  have the episodes morphed over time? What bands do we still listen to?  What episodes and playlists are our favorites? Can you make a six-D  alliteration? Fin...

Are  you a fan of covers? If you're not, we're going to try and change your mind!   For today's Distortion Dads episode, we have our first storyline discussion topic! A listener submitted topic for the top metal covers of non metal songs.   From the vast amount of metal covers out there, we each select 10 of our favorites, based on a unique scoring system.   What covers made th...

Today's Distortion Dad's Wheel of Subgenres episode looks at a decade or more of changes in the sound of metalcore beyond what we already spoke about in Metalcore Part 1.  How does Metalcore part 2 differ?  We look at 8 genre-defining bands who put out their first albums from 2005 to 2016 and are still putting new music out today.  Who are they?  One just did a collaboration wi...

Candy hearts ♥️, chocolates 🍫, & roses 🌹are all familiar staples this time of year, as symbols of what others might do for love. Are you feeling love this year? Or are you feeling heartbreak and looking to rekindle lost love? Whether you're in the mood to celebrate Valentine's Day or not, this Distortion Dads 🎸 Themed Playlist 🎸 episode has a song or two for you. 10 songs around the themes of...

The  Distortion Dads jump into their second subgenre and quickly realized that they had their work cut out for them.  After tons of research and  placing bands in waves, part one is here.  This episode explores the bands that were integral to the "first wave" of Metalcore, including the  Massachusetts Metalcore Scene and others from around the country.  They also foun...

The Distortion Dads had so much fun with Halloween, they tried their hands at Christmas. They chose 20 Metal tracks that capture the spirit and fun of the holiday. There’s going to be laughs, stories, and great tunes. So, come join them. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The Distortion Dads search for metal songs that are worthy of the greatest holiday, Halloween!  They were tasked with collecting 10 songs and explaining their significance.  They went down separate paths but created a playlist that any metal head would be proud to play at their next party.  Check it out... if you dare!!!

The Distortion Dads, Matt and Greg, dive into their first sub-genre episode with Melodic Death Metal.  They create a definition and explore the history of the sub-genre. They research "genre-defining" bands, find new-to-them bands, and talk about how their families reacted to the sub-genre.  They also delve into singers that are extremely talented at the yin and yang of singing, screaming and clea...

The initial episode of the Distortion Dads, where your hosts Greg and Matt discuss what the podcast will be about. They also dive into the most influential metal albums that defined their lives and their path into becoming the metal heads they are today.  The Wheel of Subgenres segment is also unveiled to give the Dads some much needed homework.