David Ballesteros

That Metal Podcast

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Metal geeks talk all things metal whilst enjoying a cold beverage. Wulf-Man Dave and friends discuss all topics in metal including trends, musicians, bands, albums, and gear. Dave has over 25 plus years of getting his ears destroyed and shredded through the brutal, sonic landscapes of heavy metal. Join as they dissect and discuss all aspects relating to metal. Buy the ticket, take the ride!

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David Ballesteros

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Music

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Death Metal Faves 21.09.2019

Wulfman-Dave, Gonzo, and Fabain examine death metal bands they think are at the upper tier of metal. Stay tuned for lots of laughs and gore humor. Buy the ticket, take the ride!!

Steven Wilson 14.09.2019

This episode explores some projects Steven Wlison has done, including Porcupine Tree, Blackfield, and his solo work. Stay tuned for another dive into progressive music and the mind of a madman: Steven Wilson! Buy the ticket, take the ride!!

Prog Notables and Andromeda 08.09.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo discuss many prog rock/metal bands that are on thier radar, but due to time constraints, could not dedicate a full episode to...yet. Also, they discuss the mighty Andromeda from Sweden! Killer episode indeed! Buy the ticket, take the ride!!

Tool Album Review and Top Albums of 2019 01.09.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo go over their top releases of 2019! Stay tuned for a in depth review of the new Tool album "Fear Inoculum". Note: It is not a very positive one! So brace yourselves. Also, the fellas at TMP go over their anticipated releases of 2019. Buy the ticket, take the ride!!

The Rise and Fall of Opeth 27.08.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo discuss some of the latest news regarding Slipknot and a very difficult desert island game. Also, stay tuned for the main event: Opeth! They talk all about Opeth, which includes their ups and downs, best to worst albums, thoughts on the future of Opeth, and some interesting takes on the current musical stylings of Opeth. Enjoy! Buy the ticket, take the ride!!

Overrated Black Metal Bands and Guilty Pleasures Part 2 18.08.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo discuss some band they think are overrated in the Black Metal scene. Additionally, Guilty Pleasures are back and as interesting as ever! Stay tuned as this is a fun and light hearted episode! Note: These are just our humble opinions, send us your Overrated Black Metal band list for fun!

Green Carnation and the new Slipknot Release 10.08.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo bring in special guest Fabian to discuss the band Green Carnation. In addition, we cover releases by Tool and Slipknot, although our analysis may not please many Tool/Sliplnot fans! Buy the ticket, take the ride!

The Genius of Dream Theater 06.08.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo discuss all things Dream Theater. Also, tune in for future episodes that include Opeth! The summer of prog lives!

Devin Townsend and NU Metal 24.07.2019

On this episode of TMP, Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo bring in a new guest, Will. They talk about all things Devin Townsend, SYL, and the best Nu Metal band to listen whislt on a desert island.

Top 5 Prog Metal Bands and is Opeth Back?? 18.07.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Gonzo discuss their Top 5 Prog Metal bands. Also, they discuss random trends in the metal community and play the Desert Island game.

Opeth and other Questions 13.07.2019

Wulf-Man Dave goes solo and covers the new Opeth single amongst other hilarious questions...

Dan Swano 10.07.2019

This new episode of TMP talks about the man that has his hand in everything metal, Dan Swano. We also discuss E3 and play the Desert Island game.

Q&A and Random Stories 26.06.2019

Wulf-Man Dave answers various heavy metal questions by listeners.

All About Katatonia 30.05.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and special guest Gonzo discuss the amazing history of Katatonia and Dan Swano. Additionally, they discuss random topics that include Devin Townsend and Ayreon. Skip to the one hour mark if you just wanna listen to the Katatonia segment. Cheers!

Horror films, Video Games, and Ramblings 24.05.2019

Episode 18 brings special guest Mike to a whirlwind of topics: Horror films, video games, football talk, and strong opinions on "reaction" videos! For those who find football boring, please skip to 2hours and 7mins to avoid suffering. This is a long episode but well worth the listen! Hails!

Light this City and Women of Metal 13.05.2019

Wulf-Man Dave covers and dissects Light this City's 2008 album "Stormchaser". In addition, Dave discusses women in metal and bands to look out for. Stay tuned till the end for some awesome recommendations that include Amon Amarth and Spiral Architect! Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news rep...

The Thrash Ten and Uncle Arnie 24.04.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Manny Kilmister discuss expanding on the "Big 4" of thrash, to the "Thrash Ten". Also, stay tuned until the end because we have a rightous tune by "Being Alive is Beautiful". All music was used in review and critique fashion. We do not own the rights to any music played and as such: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use"...

We're Not In Kansas Anymore... 06.04.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Manny Kilmister drink beers and talk metal over bands such as Kansas, Styx, Devin Townsend, and many others. In addition to segments such as "Honorary Metal Bands" and "Songs We Wish We Wrote".

Gates of Metal Rants... 23.03.2019

Episode 14 covers the criminally underrated Gates of Ishtar. Additionally, I have introduced new segments "Songs You Wish You Wrote" and "Honorary Metal Band of the Day". Also, stay tuned for the end because The Injester bring their special blend of metal with "Knifeblower". This up and coming band has played festivals such as Wacken and Hammerfest.

Metallica and..Death?? 03.03.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Manny Kilmister talk about the awesomeness that is Metallica and we also cover the legacy of the mighty Death. We review the new albums from Overkill and Dream Theater. Stay tuned!

70K Tons of Metal and Momma, Can I Play with Madness?! 11.02.2019

Wulf-Man Dave and Manny Kilmister dive into 70, 000 Tons of Metal. Is it really worth the money? Also, an in-depth dissection of Iron Maiden and thier discography. Be warned this is a long episode, but stick around for the end, as we will be airing a kickass death metal song by Florida's own ROTTED REMAINS, "The Butcher".

Metal Around the World and lots of Randomness 25.01.2019

We are already on Episode 11 of That Metal Podcast! Excuse my voice as I was a bit stuffy from a cold. Manny and I discuss metal around the world but also go into the rabbit hole of randomness so please be patient! Great times ahead, enjoy! Side note: the band that I was thinking of from Austrailia was Airbourne.

GLAM and out Top 10 Albums of 2018 30.12.2018

On episode 10 of That of Metal podcast we bring everyone up to date. We wrap up 2018 by discussing our top ten albums of the year, in no partciular order. Also, we examine women in metal and those who influenced them.

Bonfire Bands and Metal Throwbacks 05.11.2018

On this episode we Fabian and myself talk about our favorite bands to listen to whilst around a bonfire. I apologize for my voice sounding stuffy!

Metal Talk With Dave and the Boys #1 07.10.2018

On this episode Wulf-Man Dave brings special guests Gonzo and Fabian to revist Nu-Metal and Elitism. Does Nu-Metal still have weight? Is there room for elitsim?? Stick around for Metal Talk...

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