HELLCAST | Metal Podcast

Finnish extreme metal bands seem to be under the attack when it comes to the issue of racism in metal. Members of Wömit Angel join the conversation addressing potential aspects that have not been considered. What about the NWOBHM band SATAN who have had...

Previously we had talked about TOXIC HOLOCAUST releasing the single from their upcoming album Primal Future 2019 and the possibility of doing a reaction video the first time we heard the song. Fans said yes please, so here you go! But that's the easy...

We say a lot on Hellcast episodes such as "Don't embarrass yourself commenting on my Metal T Shirt" and "Steve Harris' son's band sucks". Believe it or not we do have viewers and podcast listeners, so let's find out what they have to say back! Perhaps...

Have you ever received a comment on your metal T Shirt that the only reply you had in mind was, "please don't talk to me, you're embarrassing yourself"? For us it happens often enough that we filled a 29 minute segment. But what if it's a more conversational remark like bassists are the best? You will get the point so just listen to this episode of HELLCAST! Your listening homework as mentioned in...

A CD blowout is typically the best way to find 5 black metal bands you do not care about, but with so many great metal bands from Finland a List of 5 bands you should hear cannot hurt. Does this mean they suck or are awesome? Take a listen with us on...

Promoting the 2018 Deicide new album 'Overtures Of Blasphemy' Glen Benton gives HELLCAST Metal Podcast a blasphemous, funny and insightful interview with a top 5 reactions to his inverted cross scar, censorship of Once Upon The Cross album cover, a day...

Is there a band out there active TODAY you guys feel like can leave behind a legacy like their predecessors? There has to be a formula to become one of the greatest metal bands outside of having great music. Think about it, a larger than life band is...

Does spectacle make a live performance better or is just a crutch? Maybe its fine for 4 fellas to stand around on stage as long as they play a killer set! Sure a stage show is cool, but it could be a gimmick for bad music. But let's focus on bad for a...

Does your mood help decide what bands you listen to? Music in general can portray various moods obviously, but as a metalhead do you journey through the vast catalog of metal subgenres to appease a certain mood? As time passes the classic albums from...

Is there much of a thought process when it comes to your taste in music or would you simply summarize it as I like what I like? Maybe it takes certain avenues like a trusted opinion or Compilation and cover albums that make the introduction to a new to...

As die hard metal fans that doesn't close our mind to other forms of music, particularly extreme music. But where is the line drawn between what is not just extreme but true and what other genres can be considered extreme? Maybe you say none because in...

Are only big speakers real? Speakers aren't the only problem with stereo equipment and what better place to hear an in depth complaint of said problems than Hellcast. Granted stereos are the least of anyone's concerns when you connect underground and...

Is a new wave of Christian metal on it's way and will it expand lyrics with more meaningful, creative and cool concepts? Or will it be bonus material that just thrown on a reissue to be purchased for the impulse buy rather than it's quality. All this...

Is it time for a sub-genre called Worship Metal? What does that mean!?It's awesome that bands will dedicate their sound to the "greats" they love, but perhaps it is closed minded and too much of a rehash of the same styles. Kind of like old formats...

Do you prefer Horror Movies or Sports? This episode is a horror of it's own as our conversations are all at random from Reaper's metalhead getting a massage story, our favorite horror movies, the inside scoop on Hells Headbangers and of course the under...

Do you miss the days when you didn't know every detail about a band? We reflect upon the witch hunt going on in metal and the lack of responsible reaction for those playing into it's plague. But for every bad there is a good and so we dedicate half the...

Brutal has been a term used in metal for a long time and at this point its an unofficial sub genre. But what makes a band authentic with brutality? Is it long songs that likely don't offer any value to the listener other than being left to feel the...

When people ask Rob Halford if he is a god, clearly he took the advice of Ghostbusters and said "yes!". Dive in with HELLCAST to discover what "the metal god" considers the best metal albums of all time, SPOILER: the list is anything but godly. Help...

Today we embark in the story of the evolution of Death Metal, at least per Hellcast. From there we dive into the irony of the overly opinionated metal scene, free thinking is encourage but when it counteracts popular opinion of a landmark album - You're...

In this episode, the guys discuss morbid nicknames, LEMMY, Amoeba Records, coffee creamer, building the BEST metal band via J-Dog and companies' specs and what would YOUR DREAM BAND be, and also, why are people so ANVIL-weird? Never Miss An...

Recorded live with fan interaction we're talking Brazilian Death Metal, random metal bands in 30 seconds or less, crazy tour stories and some essential 2017 metal album reissues. Help support Hellcast and check out the stuff we discussed on the episode...

There are too many styles of metal that are redundant, confusing and nondescript. We discuss 10 styles of metal and why they are stupid, but the metal talk does not stop there as we engage with our Facebook audience in the first LIVE episode recording...

Metalhead friends are always taking quizes to share how metal they are on social media, hear our results. The battle begins and in 30 seconds or less we describe random metal bands without premeditation. In closing, 2017 death metal releases and...

In this episode we talk about being a metalhead for years and how you perceive records you either loved or hated differently through time. Fans have submitted questions and we go through and answer them, some questions include: who will be the next...

Hellcast is back! Here we reestablish the show and its hosts, go on some rants, tell some stories and reflect upon modern metal stupidity. Wow that was a quck description, but what more do you need to know, its Hellcast! -Show Notes- Get your copy...