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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

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History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff is the show that aims to make grand and often oddball hard rock and heavy metal points through a narrative built upon the tiny idea of a quintet of songs. Buttressed with illustrative clips, Martin argues quickly and succinctly why these songs - and the specific sections of these tracks - support his mad professor premise, from the wobbly invention of an “American” heavy metal, to the influence of Led Zeppelin in hair metal or to more succinct topics like tapping and twin leads. The songs serve as bricks, but Martin slathers plenty of mortar. At the end...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

History in Five Songs 66: Strictly Commercial 29.09.2020

In Episode 66, Martin talks about being 'Strictly Commercial' in these five songs:  1. Genesis – “Keep It Dark”  2. Pantera – “Living Through Me (Hell’s Wrath)”  3. Grateful Dead – “France”  4. King Crimson – “Heartbeat”  5. Frank Zappa – “Charlie’s Enormous Mouth” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your...

History in Five Songs 65: 300th Anniversary Tour 23.09.2020

In Episode 65, Martin talks about the 300th Anniversary Tour in these five songs:  1. The Allman Betts Band – “Pale Horse Rider”  2. Kiss – “Back to the Stone Age” 3. Quiet Riot – “The Devil That You Know”  4. Lynyrd Skynyrd – “Good Teacher”  5. Queensryche – “Bent” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about you...

History in Five Songs 64: New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, or not? 15.09.2020

In Episode 64, Martin asks, is it 'NWOBHM or not?' in these five songs: 1. Judas Priest – “Never Satisfied”  2. Motörhead – “I’ll Be Your Sister”  3. Gillan – “Roller”  4. Def Leppard – “On Through the Night”  5. Iron Maiden – “Sun and Steel” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

History in Five Songs 63: Bluesy Hair Metal 08.09.2020

In Episode 63 Martin talks about Bluesy Hair Metal in these five songs: 1. Cinderella – “The More Things Change”  2. Badlands - “Whiskey Dust”  3. Great White – “I Want You”  4. Poison – “Bring It Home”  5. Quireboys - “Tramps and Thieves” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

History in Five Songs 62: Problem with Top New Of Wave British Heavy Metal 01.09.2020

In this episode, Martin tells what the problem with top NWOBHM is in these five songs: 1. Def Leppard – “No No No”  2. Iron Maiden – “The Prisoner”  3. Quartz – “Stand Up and Fight”  4. Angel Witch – “Angel of Death”  5. More – “Traitor’s Gate” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

History in Five Songs 61: The Next Van Halen 26.08.2020

In this episode, Martin tells the tale of The Next Van Halen in these five songs Hellanbach – “All Systems Go” Motley Crue – “Take Me to the Top” Vandenberg – “Ready for You” David Lee Roth – “Elephant Gun” Bulletboys – “Shoot the Preacher Down” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

History in Five Songs 60: Give the People What They Want 19.08.2020

In episode 60 Martin 'Gives the People What They Want' with these five songs:  1. Thin Lizzy – “Cold Sweat”  2. Iggy Pop – “Easy Rider”  3. Coverdale Page – “Feeling Hot”  4. DLR Band – “Relentless”  5. Van Halen – “Bullethead” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

History in Five Songs 59: Tormented by EPs 11.08.2020

In episode 59 Martin talks about being 'Tormented by EPs' in these five songs: 1. Kim Mitchell – “Chain of Events”  2. Ratt – “Sweet Cheater”  3. Great White – “On Your Knees”  4. Queensryche – “Queen of the Ryche”  5. Mudhoney – “In ‘n’ Out of Grace” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

History in Five Songs 58: Blues for Metalheads 04.08.2020

In episode 58 Martin talks about 'Blues for Metalheads' in these five songs: 1. ZZ Top – “Precious and Grace”  2. Status Quo – "Little Lady" 3. Aerosmith – “No More No More”  4. Foghat – “Drivin’ Wheel”  5. Robin Trower – “Jack and Jill” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

History in Five Songs 57: Faith No More and Commercialism 29.07.2020

In episode 57 Martin talks about Faith No More and Commercialism in these five songs: Faith No More - “Introduce Yourself”  Faith No More - “Falling to Pieces”  Faith No More - “Kindergarten”   Faith No More - “Digging the Grave” Faith No More - “Rise of the Fall”  To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your...

History in Five Songs 56: The Motörhead Family 22.07.2020

In episode 56 Martin talks about The Motörhead Family in these five songs: The Damned – “Liar” Saxon – “Freeway Mad” Girlschool – “C’mon Let’s Go” Tank – “Blood, Guts and Beer” Warfare – “Electric Mayhem” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 55: Tom Werman and Twisted Sister 14.07.2020

In episode 55 Martin talks about Tom Werman and Twisted Sister: Cheap Trick- "Southern Girls" Ted Nugent - "Weekend Warriors" Motley Crue - "Looks That Kill" Twisted Sister - "I Wanna Rock" Dokken - "Into the Fire" To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 54: Heavy Metal? Not Us. 08.07.2020

Episode 54: Heavy metal? Not us. Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times” Deep Purple – “Bloodsucker” Queen – “Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll” Thin Lizzy – “Bad Reputation” Ted Nugent – “Snake Charmer” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 53: Blue Album Covers 01.07.2020

Here in ep. 53 Martin shares the story of Blue Album Covers in these five songs: Foreigner – “Double Vision” Van Halen – “D.O.A.” Motörhead – “Tear Ya Down” The Police – “Message in a Bottle” Saxon – “Machine Gun” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 52: Firing Robert Plant 24.06.2020

In episode 52 Martin tells the of Firing Robert Plant in these five songs: Robert Plant – “In the Mood” Robert Plant – “Thru’ with the Two Step” Robert Plant – “Little by Little” Robert Plant – “Calling to You” Page Plant – “Upon a Golden Horse” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

History in Five Songs 51: Paul "Tonka" Chapman 18.06.2020

Episode 51: Paul “Tonka” Chapman Lone Star – “Flying in the Reel” UFO – “No Place to Run” UFO – “Doing It All for You” Waysted – “Hang ‘em High” Waysted – “Walls Fall Down” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 50: White Album Contrivances 09.06.2020

In episode 50 Martin talks about these five albums featuring White Album Contrivances Deep Purple – “Love Child” Led Zeppelin – “Achilles Last Stand” Aerosmith – “Kings and Queens” Saxon – “Heavy Metal Thunder” Queen – “Innuendo” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

History in Five Songs 49: Weird Solos 03.06.2020

In show 49 Martin discuss the 'Weird Solos' in these five songs: Black Sabbath – “The Wizard” Motorhead – “Stay Clean” Rush – “Losing It” Vai – “Touching Tongues” The Bears – “Aches and Pains” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 48: Access Denied - Canucks in the ‘80s 27.05.2020

In episode 48 Martin explains how Access was Denied: Canucks in the ‘80s in these five songs: Santers – “Winter Freeze” Coney Hatch – “Don’t Say Make Me” Kick Axe – “Cause for Alarm” Helix – “When the Hammer Falls” Anvil – “Mad Dog”  To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

History in Five Songs 47: Bands of Individuals 20.05.2020

Episode 47 has the story of Bands of Individuals in these five songs: The Who – “The Punk and the Godfather” Yes – “Parallels” Stranglers – “Nice ‘n’ Sleazy” King Crimson – “The Howler” Iron Maiden – “The Ghost of the Navigator” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

History in Five Songs 46: The Foreigner Effect 12.05.2020

In show 46 Martin explains The Foreigner Effect in these five songs:. Rainbow – “Stone Cold” Uriah Heep - “The Other Side of Midnight” Kansas – “Fight Fire with Fire” Ted Nugent - “(Where Do You) Draw the Line” Bad Company – “Long Walk” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

History in Five Songs 45: Shocked by Synths 06.05.2020

In episode 45 Martin goes into how Metal was Shocked by Synths in these five songs: Led Zeppelin – “Carouselambra” Genesis – “Abacab” Gamma – “What’s Gone Is Gone” Rush – “Subdivisions” Van Halen – “Jump” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 44: Montrose and Van Halen 29.04.2020

The story of Montrose and Van Halen in five songs! Montrose – “Space Station #5” Van Halen – “Atomic Punk” Montrose – “Rock the Nation” Montrose – “Make It Last ” Van Halen – “Ice Cream Man” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 43: The Birth of Thrash 21.04.2020

Martin tells the tale of these 5 songs and their impact on The Birth of Thrash Metallica – Metal Militia Slayer – Black Magic Anthrax – Soldiers of Metal Metallica – Fight Fire with Fire Exodus – Metal Command To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History in Five Songs 42: The AC/DC Family 14.04.2020

Martin goes over the tree of artists that are a part of The AC/DC Family in these five songs: Rose Tattoo – “Remedy” The Angels – “Night Comes Early” Krokus – “Bad Boys, Rag Dolls” Heaven – “Suck City” Bullet – “One Way Ticket” To connect or learn more about Martin head over to: www.martinpopoff.com This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

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