Murder Metal Mayhem

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode with a feature on the Jeff Davis 8 and the young women who turned up dead in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005 to 2009.  Tex joins them with a discussion on the unsolved murder case.  CK calls in to discuss W.A.S.P and other heavy metal news.  Plus, a new Killer Cage Match, mayhem stories from Joey and Pete, a clip from the new Voice Of Dread Podcast on the...

Pete, Chris, and Joey interviewed author, Steve Stout, who wrote the book, "The Starved Rock Murders", about the triple homicide in 1960.  Steve talks about his experience writing the book, interviewing killer Chester Weger in prison, and a lot of details about the murders that rocked Central Illinois.  Brought to you by Spellbound FX and Art - a dark and disturbing artwork.  Visit their...

Pete, Chris, and Joey hammer out another brutal episode with a feature on another insane cult leader, Jeffrey Lundgren.  His doomsday cult murdered a family of five in 1989 as a blood sacrifice, and his crimes are detailed in this wicked episode. CK calls in to discuss Zakk Wylde and his various projects, metal news, Killer Cage Match, some writing updates from Pete, WVK talks about his big cage m...

Pete and CK interview Will Wagstaff (guitars) and Knox Colby (vocals) of the metal band, Enforced, from Virginia.  Their thrash/death/hardcore sound is brutal and we discuss their "Kill Grid" release on Century Media Records, the role of record labels in metal, plans to tour, other bands they dig, and much more. Brought to you by Spellbound FX and Art - a dark and disturbing artwork.  Vi...

Pete, Chris, and Joey destroy another one and bring in their 3-year anniversary show with a feature on the Starved Rock Murders.  They recount the triple 1960 homicide and talk to author, Steve Stout, who wrote the definitive book on the subject.   The savage murders of three women in a beautiful state park shocked the world. CK calls in to discuss the band, Enforced, including part of the intervi...

Pete, Chris, and Joey do Brutal Rewind 6 on John Wayne Gacy and discuss some recent news about the nine unidentified victims.  The Brutal Rewind podcasts are different than the usual episodes, revisiting a topic they've already covered in a short form with an update.  Exclusively brought to you by Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee.  Visit the most haunted bar in the US and book a ghost tou...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology.  His story is an interesting one involving multiple wives, Aleister Crowley, science fiction writing, and coming up with a religion that rocked the world.  Some consider it a cult and the guys dig in deep to discuss the phenomenon.  CK calls in to talk about the metal band, Prong, p...

Pete, Chris, and Joey rip into a good one with  a feature on iconic death cult leader, Jim Jones.  He commanded 909 men, women, and children to commit mass suicide in 1978 and shocked the world.  His rise to fame and dark vision of a nuclear holocaust are discussed in detail. CK calls in to talk about the doom band, St. Vitus, and other heavy metal news.  There's a new Killer Cage Match, Pete...

Pete, Chris, and Joey brutalize another episode, this time they feature the Osage Native American tribe and the terrible reign of terror from 1910 to 1930 when many were found murdered by people trying to get their oil rights.  The guys explore this terrible stain on American history and discuss the book, "Killers Of The Flower Moon" by David Grann, the most comprehensive on the subject....

Pete interviews Florian, the bassist, and Stopsel, the singer, of the German thrash metal band, Surgical Strike.  The 25-minute discussion covers their latest album. "Part Of A Sick World", their metal influences, touring, and more. Visit  Surgical Strike's website and buy some merch to support the band. Brought to you by Spellbound FX and Art - a dark and disturbing artwork.  Visit...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another great episode with a feature on the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski.  He terrorized the country for 17 years until his 1995 capture, and the guys discuss his interesting case involving mailing bombs to people he felt were destroying the world with technology.  They're joined in studio by Wes Pollock, former drummer of Low Twelve. CK calls in to discuss the German...

Pete, Chris, and Joey tear up another episode, this time with the wild story of The Butcher of Elmendorf, Joe Ball, who is believed to have killed multiple women that worked at his bar and fed human remains to his alligators.  It's a crazy story from south Texas and the guys have fun sharing the macabre legend.  CK calls in to talk about the band, SOD, plus other metal news.  There's a n...

Pete interviews the singer/guitarist for Angelus Apatrida, Guillermo Izquierdo.  The 35-minute discussion covers their latest self-titled album, touring, his influences, his admiration of his brother, Jose, the band's bassist and the person who introduced him to heavy metal at 8 years old. Visit Angelus Apatrida on Facebook . Support the band and buy some merch! Brought to you by Spellbound F...

Pete, Chris, and Joey brutalize another episode, this time with a feature on the infamous Poughkeepsie Killer, Kendall Francois.  His horrible crimes ended with 8 dead women stuffed in his attic and crawlspace and the guys tear into the details.  It's a gruesome case and a serial killer many true crime fans never heard of before.  He was the inspiration for the horror film, ,"The Poughke...

Pete, Chris, Joey, and CK throw down a Jeffrey Dahmer bonus episode that was previously released as exclusive content for members of the 666 Club.  The guys talk about the gruesome murders, cannibalism, and necrophilia that surrounds the Dahmer story.  An iconic case like this deserves a special episode. They interview Bob Weiss, owner of Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee, who has a lot of inte...

Pete, Chris, and Joey rip another episode to shreds, this time with a special Valentine's Day theme and a feature on the Lonely Hearts Killers, Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck.  Their 1940s murders and confidence schemes are discussed in detail.  Chris does the show remotely from Shawback Nation due to a possible COVID exposure. CK calls in to talk about the German thrash metal band, Skelet...

Pete, Chris, Joey, and CK deliver a great bonus episode on their favorite metal musicians.  Each of them take an instrument and give their top 5 musicians as well as discuss the back story that got them into playing metal.  The listeners provide some random numbers for a creative way to name their dream metal band. Brought to you by Spellbound FX and Art - dark and disturbing artwork.  Visit their...

Pete did an interview with Patrick, the singer and guitarist for the German thrash metal band, Skeleton Pit.  They discuss their latest album, "Lust To Lynch", their metal influences, making music videos, drinking beer, and much more!  Plus, Pete plays their song "Violent Raid" at the conclusion of the interview. Go to Murder Metal Mayhem to listen to our show! Go check out Ske...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crush another episode, this time with a feature on the ultimate narcissist, Luka Magnotta.  His internet videos  involving the killing kittens got the world pissed off, and when he graduated to killing humans, the police searched the globe to bring him to justice. CK calls in to talk about the old school Canadian band, Exciter, plus other metal news.  They rip into mayhem sto...

Pete, Chris, and Joey do Brutal Rewind 5 on Samuel Little, a case they covered previously in Episode 79.  The Brutal Rewind podcasts are different than the usual episodes, revisiting a topic they've already covered in a short form with an update.  Samuel Little's death in December of 2020 is the focus of the podcast. Brought to you by Shaker's Cigar Bar in Milwaukee.  Visit the most...

Pete, Chris, and Joey ripped apart another episode with a feature on the UK's most dangerous inmate, Robert Maudsley, the Brain Eater.  His savage crimes against pedophiles, and his 40 years of solitary confinement in a see-through glass cell, are discussed. CK calls in to discuss the German thrash gods, Kreator, plus other metal news.  The guys do a Killer Cage Match, CK has a good mayhem st...

Pete, Chris, and Joey throw down in the new year with a brutal episode on Charles Albright, the Eyeball Killer.  They are joined by Tex for this one.  Albright's savage crimes in Dallas, Texas are detailed in their opening salvo of 2021.  His fixation with female eyes makes for a fascinating story. CK calls in to discuss the band, Destruction, and other metal news.  Plus, a new Killer Cage Ma...

Pete, Chris, and Joey crushed their last episode of 2020 with a feature on the gruesome Co-Ed Killer, Ed Kemper.  His violent crimes are recounted with Pete and Joey in studio and Chris at his house on COVID watch awaiting results from a recent exposure.  CK calls in to discuss his top metal albums of 2020 and the guys chime in with their lists as well.  The final match of Seasons Beatings goes do...

Pete does a killer 54-minute interview with Shaun Farrugia, the guitarist/lead singer of In Malice's Wake, the thrash/death metal veterans from Australia.  They discuss the new album, "The Blindness of Faith", recording, art, the Australian metal scene, HP Lovecraft, vegemite on toast, and much more. Go check out the online store for In Malice's Wake and support indie metal. Li...

Take a ride on The 666 Express!  The Polar Express is for pussies! Pete, Chris, CK, and Joey deliver the goods with this gift to the listeners for Christmas.  Pete wrote a horror short story, "The 666 Express", which features the four co-hosts as characters.  Find out what happens when four metal heads win tickets on the maiden voyage of The 666 Express, which boasts it can travel a neck...