Murder Metal Mayhem

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up their 200th episode with a feature on the enduring true crime mystery of D.B. Cooper, the man who hijacked a plane in 1971 and jumped with $200,000 - never to be seen again. The guys are joined by Tex for a grreat discussion about the case that has remained unsolved for over 50 years. Chris has the horns and does the metal feature on the all-female thrash band from Br...

Pete sits down with Mike Eisenhauer, the guitarist of Luna In Sanguinem, from Chicago. It's a conversation between two old school metal heads as they discuss the origin of the band, the latest album coming out, the new single and lyric video for Doomsday Network, touring, and much more! Check out Luna In Sanguinem and buy some merch to help support the true metal underground! Order any of Pet...

Pete, Chris, and Joey pummel another episode, this time with a feature on the brutal serial killer, Philip Jablonski. His horrible crimes that spanned from 1978 to 1991 in California and Utah are recounted in gruesome detail. Pete has the horns in metal for a conversation about Luna In Sanguinem, to include a piece of the interview he did with guitarist, Mike Eisenhauer. Plus a new Killer Cage Mat...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the brutal Belfast gang of murderers, the Shankill Butchers. Their horrific crimes in the 1970s are discussed. Abduction, torture, and murder with knives, hatchets, and shovels! Joey has the horns with a feature on Anal Cunt, plus a new Killer Cage Match, and more. Music by Anal Cunt, Miscreance, and Chemicaust Order any of P...

Pete provides the narration of his short story, "The Bells of San Pedro", a terrifying tale from his "Creation of Chaos: Volume III" collection. It's a story about the Day of the Dead, and this bonus episode was released the same week as episode 197, which was about that Mexican holiday. Order any of Pete's books on his new website with a great online store.. Go to Mu...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the fascinating custom of Day of the Dead. The guys discuss this interesting Mexican custom, its influence throughout the world, the controversy surrounded the 3-day holiday, and more. Chris has the horns in metal and leads a discussion about Chicago death metal legends, Oppressor, plus other heavy metal news. There's a...

Pete, Chris, and Joey kill another episode with a feature on zombies for their monsters of October series. They recorded the episode remote at the Baldwin Asylum Haunted Attraction in Rantoul, Illinois and were joined by Courtney, Jenny, and friends. They discuss the origin of zombies, the movies, books, and various other places they've been featured, and much more. They all went through the...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another of their monsters of October episodes with a feature on vampires. They recorded this remote episode at The Painted Wraith in Bloomington, Illinois with owners Mike and Stephanie Stoltz. It's a fun look at the legend of vampires, how its endured for so many years, and the countless books, movies, and other media where vampires have appeared. Joey has the hor...

Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down a new episode with the first of their monsters of October episodes with a feature on the iconic story of Frankenstein. The guys discuss the author, Mary Shelly, and the interesting reason why she wrote the novel, and all the adaptations of her story. Chris has the horns with a metal feature on the death metal band, Deeds of Flesh, plus other news. They dish out a n...

Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down another great prison episode along with their co-host, Tex, for a discussion on the brutal and unforgiving, Florence ADX Supermax in Colorado. The guys discuss the purpose of this incredibly secure prison with very little creature comforts for the worst Federal inmates in our system. It's a great discussion about the notorious inmates, the stark conditions, an...

Pete and Chris are joined in studio by Pete's wife, Jenny, and Chris' girlfriend, Courtney. as they play Killers The Card Game together. It's a serial killer role playing card game and they have a blast playing it. Find out which player is the last one standing! This is a bonus episode and not in the typical format. Go pick up your own Killers the Card Game ! Brought to you by Sik R...

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up another episode, this time with a feature on UK's Doctor Death, Harold Shipman. He is considered the most prolific serial killer of the modern age with an estimated 250 victims from 1971 to 1998. They're joined in studio with the guys from the Baldwin Asylum Haunted Attraction. Joey has the horns in the metal segment with a feature on Helmet, plus they discu...

Pete, Chris, and Joey feast on a new episode with a feature on the insane Chijon Cannibal Clan in South Korea. Their twisted crimes are detailed as they abducted, tortured, and cannibalized their victims. Chris had the horns with a metal feature on the death metal band, Lust of Decay, plus other heavy metal news, a new Killer Cage Match, mayhem stories from Chris and Pete, karaoke destruction, and...

Pete, Chris, and Joey pummel another episode with a feature on the horrible pedophile serial killer from Belgium, Marc Dutroux. His crimes in the 1980s sent him to prison, but he was let out early and then continued abducting, raping, and killing young girls until his capture and imprisonment for life. The police made a mess of things and caused a massive outcry for justice. Pete has the horns in...

Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down a bonus episode on the hanging coffins of China. This strange burial practice is explored as the guys discuss how a now-extinct group of people in southern China hung coffins from the face of sheer cliffs hundreds of years ago. This is a bonus episode and not in their typical podcast format. Brought to you by Sik Rik Masks - check out Rick Fisher's incredible...

Pete, Chris, and Joey pummel another episode with a feature on the sadistic serial killing cop, Gerard Schaefer. The torture and murders of young girls in 1972-73 were horrific but could have started in the 1960s. The guys discuss the details of this nasty case of a killer who wrote about his crimes but claimed it was fiction. Joey has the horns in the metal segment and does a feature on Cleveland...

Pete interviews Rick Fisher of Sik Rik Masks and the two discuss a variety of topics including his latest Jim Jones mask, his work with Macabre, Venom, Gwar, and many other bands, his own thrash metal band days, a new deal with Trick or Treat Studios, the next true crime mask he's working on, and so much more.  It's a great conversation between two friends who share a taste of heavy meta...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another good episode with a feature on the Birdman of Alcatraz, Robert Stroud. They're joined by Tex to discuss the iconic figure and dispel some of the rumors about the man who served 43 years in solitary confinement. Chris has the horns in metal to discuss Shadow of Intent, plus there's a new Killer Cage Match, mayhem from Chris, an interview with Rick Fishe...

Pete does an interview with Lorenz Kandolf, bassist of the German thrash metal band, Traitor. They discuss a variety of topics including their new album, "Exiled to the Surface", the German thrash sound, Tom Angelripper on their song, "Total Thrash", the documentary they were involved with, touring, and much more in this great 43-minute discussion between two metal heads. Suppo...

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear apart a new episode with a feature on serial rapist and murderer, Joe Naso, who committed crimes over decades and kept a list of his victims. He also had a house full of mannequins dressed in lingerie and much more creepiness that tipped the police off to his crimes. This is the first episode that Joey does remotely since he's moved to Ohio. Pete has the horns and d...

Pete, Chris, and Joey take a chomp out of another episode, this time with a feature on the 1916 New Jersey Shark Attacks that inspired the book/movie, "Jaws". It's Joey's last show in the studio for a while before he moves. Joey has the horns and does his metal feature on his own band, Goremonger, a preview of Chicago Domination Fest, and other heavy metal news. Plus, a special...

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear apart another episode, this time with a feature on Gabriel Wortman, the Nova Scotia man responsible for murdering 22 people in a two-day rampage. The guys are joined by Canadian listener, Shane Borczuch, to discuss this horrific mass shooting from 2020. They eat some poutine to get the full Canadian experience. Chris has the horns in metal segment for a discussion on Ext...

Pete does an interview with Luke Cazares and Donnie Small of the death metal band, Laceration. It's a great conversation between metal heads. They discuss their 2021 album. "Demise", their influences as musicians, the death metal scene in the Bay Area, and a variety of other topics. It's a 33-minute interview that includes the track, "Bed of Nails". Support the underg...

Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another episode with a feature on the Austrian serial killer, Jack Unteweger. His outrageous actions and ability to con the world into letting him out of prison to kill again are stuff of legend. The guys are joined in studio by Stephanie Ruskinoff. Pete has the horns and features the death metal band, Laceration, in the metal segment, plus Chris and Joey share some m...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another bonus episode, this time with a feature on a true thrash metal pioneer, Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula.  Together with his wife, Marsha, they were groundbreaking, signing iconic bands to their label, Megaforce Records.  Bands like Metallica, Anthrax, Overkill, Testament, and hundreds more became stars in heavy metal thanks to Jon and Marsha.  The guys discuss hi...