Pete Altieri, Chris Shawback, and Joey Cashman

Murder Metal Mayhem

Comedy EN ↓ 383 episodes

If you dig murder and heavy metal mixed with a dose of mayhem, then this is the podcast for you! Hosts Pete Altieri, Chris Shawback, and Joey Cashman use their own brand of humor to provide a unique listening experience on a variety of dark subjects such as serial killers, true crime, mobsters, and more. The guys take turns sharing their metal knowledge and feature a band in the metal segment, plus other guests who tell hilarious stories of mayhem, Killer Cage Matches, karaoke destruction, and much more!

Author

Pete Altieri, Chris Shawback, and Joey Cashman

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

MurderMetalMayhem.com

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 67 - Richard Chase: In Blood We Trust 15.08.2019

Pete and Chris get bloody as hell this week with a feature on the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase.  His gruesome crimes and bizarre behavior are picked apart and told in wicked detail.  This is one of the most horrific cases they've discussed to date! CK calls in from his hospital bed to give an update on his recent health crisis.  Plus, Pete and Chris both tell hilarious mayhem stories,...

Bonus Content - Ben Scrivens/Fright Rags Interview 12.08.2019

Pete and Chris interview Fright Rags founder, Ben Scrivens, using Skype.  Ben talks about how he started Fright Rags and made it one of the largest purveyors of quality horror merchandise.  From t-shirts, to hoodies, caps, socks, pins, trading cards, and much more.  It's a great 32-minute interview. Visit Fright Rags online to pick up some amazing horror merchandise! Listen to all the past sh...

Episode 66 - Willy Pickton: Piggy Palace Good Times Society 08.08.2019

Pete and Chris deal the stank this week with a feature on the Canadian pig farmer, Rober "Willy" PIckton.  He killed nearly 50 women in Vancouver and fed them to his pigs!  It's a gruesome tale of murdered hookers and drug addicts that is sure to disgust.  CK is in the hospital, so he was not able to be on the podcast.  The guys talk metal, a new mayhem story by Pete, a new Killer C...

Bonus Content - Brian Ward/Dark History & Horror Convention Interview 05.08.2019

Pete and Chris had the man behind the awesome Dark History & Horror Convention, Brian Ward, in the studio for an awesome 56-minute interview.  They talked about a variety of topics such as the history of the convention, Brian's love of true crime and horror, his incredible tattoos of serial killers and mobsters, a live Killer Cage Match during the interview, and what's coming up with...

Episode 65 - The Texas Seven: Convicts on the Run 01.08.2019

Pete and Chris are joined in the studio by Joey Goremonger for a feature on the insane prison escape of the Texas Seven.  A very special guest who works in the Texas corrections system, Tex, speaks to the guys about the case from the year 2000 where seven inmates with nothing to lose drive out of prison and are gone for 43 days!  It's a very interesting story about how prison security can sli...

Episode 64 - Richard Cottingham: Headless in Manhattan 25.07.2019

Pete and Chris are joined in the studio by Chirs' brother, Michael, for another slab-o-sickness as they feature the Times Square Ripper, Richard Cottingham.  His grisly story is worthy to be told and his trail of raped and murdered victims is a little-known true crime nugget.  Their interview with true crime author, Dr. Peter Vronsky helps tell the tale in this epic 2.5 hour podcast! CK calls...

Episode 63 - Andrei Chikatilo: Limp Dick, Sick Prick 18.07.2019

Pete and Chris are joined in the studio by Pete's son, Joe.  They feature the brutal Red Ripper of Russia, Andrei Chikatilo.  His brutal 12-year rampage left more than 50 victims of horrific torture and cannibalism.  This is one of the most graphic and disturbing features they've done yet!  Plus, two clips of their interview with Dr. Peter Vronsky, serial killer expert and true crime aut...

Episode 62 - Bobby Joe Long: Dead Man Walking 11.07.2019

Pete and Chris throw down another killer podcast, this time with a feature on the recently executed, Bobby Joe Long.  His reign of terror in the 1980's was brutal in Florida and the guys recount his bloody path, leading to his eventual date with a lethal injection.  CK talks about Twisted Sister, a new Killer Cage Match, an excerpt from an interview with true crime author and serial killer ex...

Bonus Content - Matt Bishop Interview 05.07.2019

Pete and Chris did a great 20-minute interview with Matt Bishop, the former singer/guitarist for the death/grind metal band, Lividity.  Matt talks about a variety of subjects about his storied career with Lividity and his other projects:  Human Artifacts, Hideous, and Horrific Demise.  They also talk about the days of Matt's Central Illinois Metal Fest and various metal memories. Listen to Mu...

Bonus Episode - What Got Us Into Metal 03.07.2019

Pete, Chris, and CK have a great discussion about what got each of them listening to heavy metal.  Joey Goremonger and Michael Shawback were in studio and join in the fun as well.  It's a killer bonus episode with some cool behind-the-scenes type information that fans and listeners of the podcast will definitely enjoy. Visit Murder Metal Mayhem online and listen to every podcast in FREE strea...

Episode 61 - Vlad Dracula: Forest of the Impaled 27.06.2019

Pete and Chris crank out another brutal one this time with a feature on none other than the iconic, Vlad Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler.  They detail his interesting yet violent life, and his thirst for torture, power, and unforgiving revenge.  His infamous choice of impalement as a means of warning others to stay away gave him immortality and was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's, D...

Episode 60 - Karla Faye Tucker: Death Row With Jesus 20.06.2019

Pete and Chris hit another milestone with their 60th podcast!  This time they feature the ax-wielding crazed drug addict, Karla Faye Tucker, and how she found Jesus on death row.  Her shocking double murder in 1983 stunned the world and caused a huge controversy about executing women and redemption. Plus, CK talks about the band In Flames in his last part of the series on metal bands with no origi...

Episode 59 - Golden State Killer: California Bleedin' 13.06.2019

Pete and Chris obliterate yet another podcast, this time with a special episode on one topic - the Golden State Killer.  His terror-filled reign was one of the most prolific for serial killers of the modern age and they dig into the details in true MMM-style.  Each phase of his crimes are detailed - from burglary, to rape, and ending with at least a dozen brutal and bloody murders.  The incredible...

Episode 58 - Black Dolphin Prison: Siberian Hell 06.06.2019

Pete and Chris rip apart another podcast, this time with episode 58 and a feature on the infamous Siberian prison known as the Black Dolphin.  700 maniacs, killers, and rapists all sentenced to life in this frozen hell on earth!  Plus, CK calls in to talk Opeth, the third band in his "metal bands with no original members" series.  Also, Joey Goremonger is in the studio to co-host and tal...

Episode 57 - Osama bin Laden: A Head Full of Lead (Memorial Day Special) 30.05.2019

Pete and Chris do it again this week!  It's a special Memorial Day episode with a feature on Osama bin Laden.  The hunt and brutal killing of the terrorist leader is examined in detail.  CK calls in to talk about Napalm Death, a new Killer Cage Match is going down, Army basic training stories from Pete for a bit of mayhem, a karaoke beat down in theme with Memorial Day, and much more! Music b...

Episode 56 - Rudolf Hess: Prisoner Number 7 23.05.2019

Pete and Chris get a bit historical with a feature on the infamous Nazi, Rudolf Hess, and his mysterious capture, imprisonment, and suicide.  It's an interesting conspiracy-laden episode, plus CK does the first of four segments on bands with no original members.  This week he features Sepultura.  Also a new Killer Cage Match, more mayhem stories, the roll-out of the Patreon page, killer karao...

Episode 55 - Barbara Opel: Mommy Said Kill (A Mother's Day Special) 16.05.2019

Pete and Chris are joined in the studio by Joey "Goremonger" Cashman for a crazy Mother's Day Special with a feature on Barbara Opel.  In 2001, she convinced her 13-year-old daughter and four of her teenage friends to beat an old man to death with baseball bats!  It's a brutal one for sure and they'll dissect the details in MMM style!  Plus, CK calls in to talk about femal...

Episode 54 - Money & Murderbelia 09.05.2019

Pete and Chris hammer out another killer podcast, this time with a feature on murderbelia.  At just over 2 1/2 hours, it is the longest podcast they've done yet!  The guys interview Bob Weiss, of Hangman Tours and the Dahmer Cream City Cannibal Tour, plus William Harder of Murder Auction and Psycho Killer Bobbleheads.  Both Bob and William share their thoughts on selling murderbelia and what...

Episode 53 - Chris Benoit: Rage in the Cage 02.05.2019

Pete and Chris dish out the pain once again with a jam-packed episode featuring the strange murder/suicide of wrestler, Chris Benoit.  The gruesome murder of his wife and 7-year-old son and subsequent suicide shocked wrestling fans worldwide in 2007.  CK joins in for the entire episode with special guest and friend of the show, Adam Hall.  CK does a metal segment on the band Fozzy, fronted by wres...

Bonus Content - Origins of Karaoke 25.04.2019

Pete and Chris bust out some bonus content with a podcast to discuss the silly karaoke destruction that they do each episode.  Pete talks about when he started doing it many years ago and resurrected it for the Murder Metal Mayhem podcast to end each show.  It's become a fan favorite and Pete enjoys doing the songs.  The sappier, the better.  Plus, there are some excerpts from the songs he&ap...

Bonus Content - Interview with Robb Murray/Psycho Killer Bobbleheads 19.04.2019

Pete and Chris did an interview with Robb Murray, president of Psycho Killer Bobbleheads.  Robb talks about his motivation to create their own unique brand of serial killer memorabilia and how he ended up working with William Harder of Murder Auction on the project.    PsychoKillerBobbleheads - pick up one or the whole KILLER collection of 16 bobblheads plus t-shirts and more! Visit MurderMetalMay...

Episode 52 - The Beason Murders: Blunt Force Trauma 18.04.2019

Pete and Chris pummel another episode into the dirt with a feature this time on the local murder of five members from one family.  The Gee family was slain in the small town of Beason, Illinois in 2009 only a short distance from the Murder Metal Mayhem studio!  The grisly details of murder by tire iron are discussed. CK calls in to talk all things Iron Maiden, an interview with Psycho Killer Bobbl...

Episode 51 - One-Year Anniversary Show: Drifter Killer House Party 11.04.2019

Pete and Chris throw down for the one-year anniversary show!  It's a feature on Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, the dynamic duo of drifter killers.  They're joined in studio with Joey Cashman/Goremonger and Crazy Mike to celebrate the milestone event of hitting the one-year mark.  Plus, CK calls in on Skype to talk about the past year of his metal segments, a special tag-team Killer Cag...

Episode 50 - Killer 50th Podcast Celebration 04.04.2019

Pete and Chris bring down the house with their epic 50th podcast celebration!  They are joined in the studio with metal bands Event of Collapse and Chalk, who both play live in the infamous Grey Room.  The band Mayhem is featured as they discuss the notorious Norwegian black metal scene with church burning, suicide, and murder. CK calls in to talk about his favorite debut thrash metal albums, plen...

Bonus Content - Erik Barath (Indestructible Noise Command) Interview 29.03.2019

Pete and Chris do an interview with guitarist, Erik Barath, of the thrash metal band, Indestructible Noise Command.  Erik is on Skype all the way from his home in Cyprus to discuss the band's new album, Terrible Things, as well as the latest stuff going on with the band.  It's a great 30 minutes of heavy metal discussion! For more on Indestructible Noise Command go to http://www.incband....

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