Murder Metal Mayhem

Pete and Chris crush it once again, this time with a feature on Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer.  They dig into the staggering body count, necrophilia, and other sordid details of his life.  Plus, a live Skype call from CK on the thrash metal band, Indestructible Noise Command, an interview with guitarist Erik Barath, a new Killer Cage Match, and much more! Music by Indestructible Noise Comma...

Pete sits down with Big Mike, James and Paulie of Big Bad Hawgs BBQ from Bloomington, Illinois for an interview.  The guys discuss their brand of killer cooking that features a variety of pork dishes, smoked mac n' cheese, smoked baked beans and more.  They'll be catering the Murder Metal Mayhem 50th show celebration party at Horns High Studios and they talk about that as well. Check out...

Pete and Chris throw down with yet another brutal episode.  They feature the Rochester, New York serial killer, Arthur Shawcross, known as the Genesee River Killer.  He had a thing for murdering prostitutes, but before that he raped and murdered two small children and served very little time.  Shawcross didn't stop there with claims of cannibalism and other depraved acts from his tour in the...

Pete and Chris do an interview with Stephanie and Mike Stoltz of StoltzKraft, a company that specialized in macabre artwork.  They discuss the inspiration for their dark-inspired work, the various types of artwork they do, some trade shows they have coming up and much more.  If sick and twisted is your thing, then you definitely would like StoltzKraft. Visit StoltzKraft on Facebook and Instagram f...

Pete and Chris lay down another brutal podcast, this time with a feature on the Russian killer, Alexander Pichushkin, also known as the Chessboard Killer.  He killed more than 40 with a hammer to the head and a vodka bottle shoved in the hole left behind.  Plus, CK on the bands Nevermore/Sanctuary, a new Killer Cage Match with a twist, an interview with StoltzKraft on their macabre artwork, anothe...

Pete and Chris tear into episode 46 with a feature on the controversial case of the Lipstick Killer, William Heirens, who was convicted of killing two women and hacking a 6-year-old girl to pieces.  His story is one of suspected police brutality, false confessions, and weak evidence that resulted in the longest serving inmate in State of Illinois history.  Plus, a live call from CK to discuss the...

Pete and Chris stink up the studio with a hilarious feature on the Mad Gasser of Mattoon!  His exploits in 1945 were controversial and referenced still today as a text book case of mass hysteria.  Plus, a live call from CK on Overkill, Joey Cashman in studio talking about his band Goremonger and the upcoming Heart of Illinois metal show. Also, another Killer Cage Match, ridiculous mayhem stories f...

Pete and Chris blast through episode 44 with a gruesome feature on Paul Mueller, also known as the man from the train, who is believed to have committed 101 axe murders across the country at the turn of the 20th century.  Plus, a live call in from CK on NY hardcore, a new Killer Cage Match - metal style, a funny new mayhem tale from Pete on dumb drummers, a CK mayhem story, hilarious new karaoke d...

Pete and Chris tear apart episode 43 with their first podcast in the new Horns High Studios!  It's a good one with a feature on the female Bluebeard, Belle Gunness.  They detail her depraved story of love, money and murder during Valentine's Day week.  Plus, a live call in from CK on the band Spinal Tap, a new 3-way Killer Cage Match, the final installment of the Freddy Frankfurter saga,...

Pete and CK sit down to discuss their favorite metal albums of all-time in a bonus episode that is sure to entertain and school listeners at the same time.  They go into several different genres of metal, such as death, thrash, old school, and more.  It's a cool, chill episode during a down week while the new Horns High Studios is completed. For merch, news, and more go to MurderMetalMayhem.c...

Pete and Chris get a bit bloody this week talking about the red market; the underground trade of human flesh for cash.  It's a gruesome, hard look at the reality of our need for flesh.  CK calls in for a segment on Cannibal Corpse, plus a hilarious twist to the Killer Cage Match (metal style) with Corpsegrinder and Chris Barnes going at it, the insane part 3 of the Freddy Frankfurter saga, ka...

Pete and Chris explode into episode 41 with a bloody feature on the DC Snipers, John Muhammad and Lee Malvo, who terrorized the Washington DC area and beyond in 2002.  Plus, a live skype call from CK on the band, Savatage, and their contribution to the early Florida metal scene as well as creating the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.  Pete does the second part of the hilarious Freddy Frankfurter saga, a...

Pete and Chris throw down episode 40 with a feature on the unsolved case of the Black Dahlia.  The unique story from 1947 Los Angeles is discussed and a live call from CK on the band Black Dahlia Murder.  Also, the unveiling of a new multi-part epic mayhem story from Pete on Freddy Frankfurter, a new Killer Cage Match and more karaoke madness! Help Bruce Corbitt and his cancer fight and to help hi...

Pete and Chris dig into some serious down home sickness with a feature on Pee Wee Gaskins.  They talk about his brutal rampage of rape and murder in South Carolina.  Plus, a live call in from CK on Hatebreed,hilarious mayhem stories from both Chris and Pete, a new Killer Cage Match, painting is complete on the new studio, karaoke destruction of a lame 80's ballad, and much more! Music by Hate...

Pete and Chris bring in 2019 with the brutal mob killer, Tommy "Karate" Pitera, a sadistic maniac that liked chopping up his victims and burying them in suitcases.  Plus, a live call from CK on Dream Theater and their mark on the progressive metal scene, a tag team Killer Cage Match, another funny mayhem story from Pete, Chris talks about shaving his head at a New Year's Eve party a...

Pete and Chris tear up the final episode of 2018 in righteous fashion!  The feature is on Steven Avery, of Making a Murderer fame, and his nephew Brendan Dassey.  Their battle against a corrupt justice system and similar cases are discussed.   Pete's son Joe is a guest co-host on this show, plus a live call from CK on his best metal of 2018, a look back at some of the best mayhem stories, hil...

Pete wrote a funny twist to the classic Christmas poem.  A bit of Murder Metal Mayhem was just what it needed!  Enjoy! ‘Twas the Night of the Podcast ‘Twas the night of the podcast, when all through the air  An energy was bursting with metal to share  The beer cans were packed in the coolers with care  In hopes that Pete, Chris and CK soon would be there. The listeners were huddled, ready to be fe...

Pete and Chris bring in the holiday cheer with a good discussion about demonic possession with a feature on former priest/exorcist, Malachi Martin.  He was an enemy of the Catholic church for his accusations of Satanism in the Vatican and other areas where he didn't agree with their dogma.  Plus a live call from CK to talk about the Florida metal scene, another funny mayhem story from Pete, a...

Pete and Chris lay down a special episode dedicated to the awesome Dark History & Horror Convention in Urbana, Illinois on November 16-18, 2018.  They were there with a booth and this episode features some hilarious commentary from the guys plus interviews with Ari Lehman (the first Jason Voorhees), John Borowski (director), Terence Muncy (artist), Black Crypt Podcast, Donnie Wymer with Killer...

Pete and Chris dig way back to 1878 for an old school case of possession in the small town of Watseka, Illinois.  The story of the Watseka Wonder is one of the most interesting paranormal incidents with rare documentation by a well-respected psychiatrist.  A live call from CK to talk about black metal pioneers, Venom, plus more hilarious mayhem stories from Pete, a new Killer Cage Match, updates o...

Pete and Chris do their first live podcast at the Dark History & Horror Convention in Urbana, Illinois on Saturday November 17, 2018.  They do a feature on the artwork of John Wayne Gacy and the hotly contested murderbelia industry.  Metal music inspired by Gacy is also part of the discussion, and some good mayhem, killer cage match with audience participation, and more. The song "Crawlsp...

Pete and Chris are laying down the sickness once again, but this time with a feature on the Acid King himself, Rick Kasso.  His Satanic obsession mixed with his love of heavy metal fed the media frenzy around this bizarre 1984 case in Long Island.  Plus a live call with CK to wrap up the multi-part Black Sabbath discussion, a look back at the Dark History & Horror Convention, a review of the C...

Pete and Chris get into some of their darkest material yet with a feature on the sexual sadist known as the Toy Box Killer, David Parker Ray.  His gruesome rape, torture and murder of dozens of women in the remote town of Elephant Butte, New Mexico.  A live CK call to talk about his second Black Sabbath segment - the Ronnie James Dio years.  Plus more hilarious mayhem stories, a new Killer Cage Ma...

Pete and Chris slaying posers yet again with their 30th episode featuring Dean Corll, aka The Candyman.  They detail the Houston sadist and his 28 horrific murders plus a live call in from CK to start his multi-part segment on Black Sabbath.  A new killer cage match, another classic Low Twelve road trip story from Pete, discussion on the construction of the new MMM studio, another hilarious karaok...

Pete and Chris complete their October horror theme with a tribute to the master, Edgar Allan Poe.  They discuss the trials and tribulations of his troubled life, his groundbreaking writing styles, and his controversial death.  A live CK segment on the band Lizzie Borden, Pete tells a great Low Twelve road trip story, a look back at Trick or Troll 3, a review of the new Halloween movie, a new kille...