Murder Metal Mayhem

Pete and Chris crush another great episode with a feature on the Long Island serial killer, Joel Rifkin, who murdered 17 prostitutes before he was caught in 1993 with a body in the back of his truck.  The guys are joined in studio by Joey Goremonger to discuss the horrific details about the strangulation and disposal of the bodies.  It's a gruesome one! CK calls in to discuss the Cro-Mags as...

Pete and Chris pound out another great episode with a feature on former professional wrestler, Bruiser Brody, and his brutal murder at the hands of a fellow wrestler.  They're joined in studio by Joey Goremonger and listener, Justin Morris.  Plus, CK joins in on the madness to make for one hell of a great discussion of the sleazy side of professional wrestling.  It's a fascinating true c...

Pete did an interview with artist, Tony Campagna, of Spellbound FX and Art.  They discuss a variety of interesting topics, including the 100th episode, Tony's inspiration for creating his sick artwork, and much more.  Check out Spellbound FX and Art for amazing artwork and a great online catalog of dark and disturbing things! Visit Murder Metal Mayhem for all our episodes! Like us on Facebook...

Pete and Chris deliver one hell of a bonus episode about what goes on to create the podcast every week.  They're joined in studio by Joey Goremonger and CK with Messenger to talk about it.  It's a great conversation with some behind-the-scenes information that true fans of the show will love! Murder Metal Mayhem intro music by Low Twelve. Go to Murder Metal Mayhem to hear all the past sh...

Pete and Chris blow up another killer podcast with a feature on the bizarre 1971 case of John List, who murdered his entire family with a warped religious justification.  They're joined in studio by Joey Goremonger and CK for this one.  It's a Father's Day special on one horrible dad! CK talks about Thin LIzzy and other heavy metal news, a new Killer Cage Match, karaoke madness, and...

Pete and Chris hit a huge milestone with their 100th episode!  They are joined in studio with the guys from the Black Crypt Podcast and Joey Goremonger .  The feature is demonic possession and they discuss the history of the topic.  Interviews with Christopher Saint Booth of Spooked TV and Tony Campagna of Spellbound FX and Art help to dig into the topic.  CK calls in to discuss the band, Electric...

Pete and Chris crush another episode with a feature on the UK serial killer, Dennis Nilsen.  His sordid tale of 15 murders from 1978 to 1983, and the disturbing way he disposed of the bodies, is discussed in gruesome detail.  They are joined in studio by Joey Goremonger. CK calls in to talk about the band, Dying Fetus, plus to discuss other heavy metal news.  There's a new Killer Cage Match,...

Pete and Chris throw down with another good episode, this time with a feature on the bizarre history of Jerome, Arizona.  It's a former mining town that was dubbed the "wickedest town in the west" for some wild drinking, murder, violent death, and rampant prostitution.  There are many claims of paranormal activity there and the guys dig in deep to discuss it.  They are joined in stu...

Pete and Chris go back to discuss Henry Lee Lucas, the drifter killer who made some big claims of a body count.  The Confessions Killer docuseries is front and center as the guys revisit Henry Lee and the possibility he didn't kill nearly as many victims. Brought to you exclusively by Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee.  America's most haunted bar!  Visit their website and book your ow...

Pete and Chris hammer out another great episode, but this time with a feature on a big name serial killer, David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam.  He terrorized NYC in the summer of 1977 with a .44 caliber Bulldog revolver and Joey Goremonger is in studio to discuss it with them.  CK calls in to talk about the German metal band, Helloween, and Joey talks about the new Goremonger album.  Plus, a new Kill...

Pete and Chris tear another one to shreds with a Mother's Day Special episode, featuring the horrific murder of Vera Jo Reigle.  It's a horrible story of a white trash family gone gangster that torture and murder a young special needs woman. In the center of it all is Sugar Babe, the toothless ringleader of the madness.  They're joined in studio by Joey Goremonger, and Pete's d...

Pete and Chris tear up another podcast, this time with a feature on the hitchhiking hooker, Aileen Wuornos.  They are joined in studio by Joey Goremonger, and the winner of the March Mayhem contest, Stephanie Ruskinoff, from Toledo, Ohio!  It's a great one with a segment describing her gruesome crimes and eventual execution. CK calls in to discuss the band, Vio-lence, plus the heavy metal doc...

Pete and Chris tear apart another episode with a feature on former NFL star gone murderer, Aaron Hernandez.  His bizarre story is told with the help of Joey Goremonger and Michael Shawback in studio with the guys. CK calls in to talk about Pro-Pain and the Crumbsuckers and other metal news.  Joey busts out part one of a hilarious mayhem story about his annoying neighbor, a new Killer Cager Match,...

Pete and Chris celebrate their two-year anniversary with a barn-burner of an episode with a feature on the Grey Man himself, Albert Fish!  They have plenty of help this time with Joey Goremonger and Joe Altieri in studio and an interview with filmmaker, John Borowski , to discuss his Fish documentary. CK calls in to discuss the band, Dark Angel, plus the usual heavy metal news.  A new Killer Cage...

Pete interviewed the true crime author and professor of forensic psychology, Dr. Katherine Ramsland.  You've seen her on MANY serial killer and true crime documentaries.  Listen to this wicked 40-minute interview where she talks candidly with Pete about infamous killers like BTK, Albert Fish, Ed Gein, and many others.  It's an astounding look at what makes these monsters tick! Listen to...

Pete and Chris destroy yet another episode with a crazy feature on the story of Zack Bowen.  It's a sordid tale of murder, suicide, and cannibalism in New Orleans in post Hurricane Katrina.  They've got Brian Ward of the Dark History Convention and Joey Goremonger in the studio to help them dissect this dark and twisted one. CK calls in on his birthday to talk about the band, Exhorder, p...

Pete and Chris throw down a timely podcast about the granddaddy of plagues, the Black Death of the 1300's.  This wave of death took millions of lives over several years and the victims perished in agony. The guys dig in deep to discuss how it started, the horrible impact on millions of people across the globe, and how it compares to the current COVID-19 pandemic.  Joey Goremonger is in studio...

Pete and Chris tear another episode to shreds with a feature on the insane prison escape at Mecklenburg Prison.  Six condemned inmates, with 17 murders between them, escaped from death row in 1984 and the guys have Tex as a co-host to dig into the details.  They're also joined in the studio by Joey Goremonger. CK calls in to talk about doom metal icons, Trouble, plus an array of heavy metal n...

Pete and Chris hammer out another good episode with a feature on the oldest US couple to end up on death row, Ray and Faye Copeland.  This Missouri senior duo was busted running bad check scams, murdering the hired help, and burying the bodies on their farm.  It's a wild story and they cover it MMM-style! CK calls in to discuss the band, Toxik, plus updates on new metal releases.  Heart of Il...

Pete and Chris hammer out another good episode with a feature on the mysterious ancient book, the Codex Gigas.  It's known as the Devil's Bible because of the legend behind the massive manuscript which tells the tale of a condemned monk who made a pact with Satan to help him complete the 165-pound book. CK talks about the band, At The Gates, plus new releases coming out and other metal n...

Pete and Chris joined forced with the guys from the Black Crypt Podcast at the October 2019 Dark History & Horror Convention in Champaign, Illinois for this special live mash-up of a podcast. They discuss the DeFeo murders at the infamous house in Amityville, New York, as well as the claims of a hoax that become a bestselling book by Jay Anson and a horror movie franchise. Listen to all our co...

Pete and Chris are joined in the studio with several former members of the metal band, Low Twelve.  Pete's former band sits in on the whole podcast to discuss the killer clown, John Wayne Gacy, and their iconic song about him, Crawlspace.  It's a great episode with lots of laughs along the way. CK calls in to talk about Low Twelve with the guys and it's a fun conversation with plent...

Pete and Chris throw down a special Valentine's Day episode with Joey Goremonger in studio.  They feature the infamous Canadian killing duo, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka.  Their sadistic rape, torture, and murder of young girls is dissected and the controversy that surrounds this case is thoroughly discussed.  It's the perfect topic for a Valentine's Day podcast!. CK calls in to...

Pete and Chris pound out another killer episode, this time with a feature on the disturbing case of Joe Kallinger.  Kallinger's deranged mind crafted visions of horror that he acted out with his own children.  He believed God was telling him to kill everyone in the world, then his own family, and himself - so he could be God instead. This twisted tale of rape, torture, and murder is almost un...

Pete and Chris bring the pain once again with a feature on the nurse slayer, Richard Speck, as they recount his night of gruesome rape, torture, and murder in 1966 Chicago.  It's an interesting case that ended in a shroud of controversy when video was exposed that showed him having sex and doing cocaine in prison.  It's a wild one for sure and the guys tear it to shreds! CK calls in to t...