Nik Cameron
The Department of Metal Antiquities
As a musical genre, heavy metal (and all it's sub-genres) has only existed for 50 years, but in that time there have been a great many happenings that we have collectively forgotten. In this podcast Nik Cameron and Duncan Evans will be going through albums, concerts, etc in a vain glorious attempt to remember it all. We contextualize the subject and then we take it track by track. In the end, we'll tell you if you should spin it or bin it.
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Jun 20, 2026
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Episodes
DMA 213: "Audiodog" by Bruce Kulick 09.11.2025 49:00
In the aftermath of being dismissed from Kiss and Union fizzling out, Bruce Kulick finally wrote and recorded a solo record. Join Nik and Duncan as they decide whether to spin it or bin it! Ever heard this one? What's your favorite track?
DMA 212: "Rebel Meets Rebel" by David Allen Coe (f/Pantera) 02.11.2025 53:57
In another episode of what happens when....David Allen Coe hooks up with Pantera minus the singer and they decide it's time to make a heavy metal country record because, hey why not? Join us as we dive deep into it.
DMA 211: "W.O.W." by Wendy O. Williams Featuring.... 26.10.2025 47:58
Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Eric Carr. Along with the Plasmatics from the neighborhood. This one features almost everybody who'd ever been in Kiss up to this point and nearly everybody who'd ever been in the Plasmatics up to this point. This is weird. Join us!
DMA 210: "34.788%... Complete" by My Dying Bride 19.10.2025 55:36
Stop me if you've heard this before, but in 1998, metal was changing and many legacy acts were looking to change with the times. My Dying Bride was NOT immune to this and they were ready to find a modern sound. Join Nik and Duncan to see if it worked.
DMA 209: "Heavy Metal Music" by Newsted 12.10.2025 47:25
In the early 2010's, Jason Newsted, formerly of Metallica, annnounced that he was finally doing a solo project and we'd get to hear all of the great works in his head. Join Nik and Duncan as they dig into the full length release by his band NEWSTED.
DMA 208: "Infini" by Voivod 28.09.2025 47:21
What do you do after you've left the biggest metal band there is, ever was, and likely ever will be? Well, when it was Jason Newsted, he apparently decided to work with kids his own age. He joined Voivod. Nik and Duncan dig in to check out his last record with the Quebecois metal band.
DMA 207: "Stiormbringer" by Deep Purple 13.09.2025 41:01
We are listening to the last album by the Mark III Ilineup of Deep Purple. After the successful Burn, the Purps return and take a new path. Join Nik and Duncan as they explore it.
DMA 206: "The Cage" by Tony Martin and Dario Mollo 07.09.2025 44:32
This week we have Black Sabbath/Deep Purple/Rainbow content. After leaving Black Sabbath a second time, Tony Martin is joined by Dario Mollo who's also worked with Glenn Hughes. This is their first of three albums, join us to see if spin it or bin it.
DMA 205: "Into The Light" by David Coverdale 31.08.2025 55:05
Over the years, we've talked about Coverdale and his Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple connections. This week, we take on his third solo album which happened after his first dissolution of Whitesnake. Well, do you think we get David Coverversion or Deep Coverdale? Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records For Sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile Faceb...
DMA 204: "Menace To Sobriety" by Ugly Kid Joe 24.08.2025 57:23
In 1992, Ugly Kid Joe was one of the biggest bands in the world off of the strength of singles like Everything About You and Cat's In The Cradle. They spend the next 2 years on the road during one of the most significant changes in music. What happens after they get back to the studio for their follow up? Let's find out! Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Reco...
DMA 203: Buckingham Nicks Self Titled 17.08.2025 1:00:17
Would you believe there was a time when neither Stevie Nicks nor Lindsay Buckingham were international superstars? Well, it's honestly true. Today Nik and Duncan get in on the album they recorded that created the bridge for them to join Fleetwood Mac. Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records For Sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile Facebook: htt...
DMA 202: Shadow King's Self Titled 10.08.2025 50:02
What happens when you cross Foreigner with Dio? Join Nik and Duncan to find out! Blue Lou Graham of Foreigner and Vivan Campbell of the original DIO band join with a rhythm section to make this. Sadly, it was released in late 1991.... Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records for Sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile Like Us On Facebook: https://www.f...
DMA #201: "The Manticore Tapes" by Motörhead 03.08.2025 44:28
You might not know this, but Motörhead recently released a new record! It's not exactly new. It's also not exactly old either, but Nik and Duncan were willing to dig into this plate of NWOBHM leftovers to see what's what. Have fun with us! Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records For Sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile Like Us On Facebo...
DMA 200: 200th Episode Spectacular! 20.07.2025 57:33
Nik and Duncan have been together and digging through the crates of metal history now for over five years and have hit their 200th Podcast! This enterprise started as an idea to pass the time during the pandemic and has achieved full on passion project in the succeeding years. Join them as they dig into the albums that they purchased after reviewing them on the podcast and relive some of the great...
DMA 199: "Angel of Retribution" by Judas Priest 14.07.2025 45:40
In 2004, the fairly newly reformed Judas Priest dropped their first of many new albums. Join Nik and Duncan as they dig into the first one. Apologies for the technical difficulties, Nik was having a bad internet day. Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records For Sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dmap...
DMA 198 - "Dance of Death" by Iron Maiden 06.07.2025 1:05:28
Back in 2003 Iron Maiden cemented their place as a real working band going foward. Here we get into their Dance of Death LP. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile
DMA #197: "Reinventing the Steel" by Pantera 29.06.2025 1:07:52
About 6 weeks ago, Nik was in Joe's Records STL and there was a copy of this album that was 30 or 40 percent off. As there was nothing else to buy, it ended up in the Glacially Musical World Headquarters. He then decided it was time to subject Duncan to this lost album. Join them as they dig into the last album by the OG Pantera line up. Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ N...
DMA 196: "Never Say Die" by Black Sabbath 21.06.2025 50:38
Here we have the most inappropriately named Black Sabbath album, as they were ya know, about to die. Join Nik and Duncan as they take in the final release by the original Black Sabbath album. https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/dmapodcast https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile
DMA #195: "Penguin" by Fleetwood Mac 08.06.2025 44:58
What do you know about Fleetwood Mac? I'm sure you've heard Rumours and the rest of the stuff featuring Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham, but did you know that there was also a Blues Era of the band? Well, if you love English Blues, this episode isn't for you because there was also this weird transitional period and that's what we're talking about today!
DMA 194: "Black Rose" by Thin Lizzy 25.05.2025 50:05
In what's either their last classic or first non-classic record, Thin Lizzy, buttressed by Guitar Legend Gary Moore, drop Black Rose. It's the only record Moore played on. Check it out with Nik and Duncan. www.facebook.com/dmapodcast https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile
DMA #193: "Head" by The Monkees 18.05.2025 47:35
This week Nik and Duncan decided to do a look in on Head by the Monkees. Lots of people my age don't recall that this movie even existed. But ask yourself what would happen if Jack Nicholson, Carole King, and The Monkees were all in a room together? Then you can add in Stephen Stills for fun! www.facebook.com/dmapodcast https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13...
DMA 192: "Water" by Saigon Kick 10.05.2025 1:02:38
Sorry for last week's absence, which is explained during the show, but we are back for another episode of forgotten music. This week, Nik and Duncan take on Saigon Kick's third record, "Water." Join us!
DMA 191: " Sermons of the Sinner" by KK's Priest 26.04.2025 1:07:28
This one might not be quite old enough to fit inside of our normal boxes, but in a fit of pique, it seemed like the right thing to do. Nik and Duncan take on the alternate world Judas Priest record written solely by KK Downing. Let's see if it's a spin it or bin it! www.facebook.com/dmapodcast
DMA #190: Hughes/Thralls by Glenn Hughes and Pat Thralls 20.04.2025 1:00:40
In the early 80's after Glenn Hughes had left Deep Purple and before he joined Black Sabbath, he did a forgotten solo record and then this collab with Pat Thralls. Check it out with Nik and Duncan as they dive deep. https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast Duncan's Music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ Nik's Records for sale: https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profile
DMA 189 - "Cat #1" by Criss 13.04.2025 55:46
In 1994, after many years of hibernation, Peter Criss returns with a new band simply named Criss. The band drops an EP and an LP and subsequently goes on tour. What would have happened without the Kiss reunion? It's hard to say... Join Nik and Duncan as they get into the album! https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/ https://www.discogs.com/seller/battra13/profil...
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