The Department of Metal Antiquities

Here we go once again we are back and ready to attack! Back in the early aughts, Iommi and Hughes figured they needed on more record to complete the set and they released FUSED into the world. You may have heard this is out for preorder on vinyl and you should check it out with us if it's a spin it or a bin it!

In the wild days of Grunge, Jane's Addiction self immolated and cut themselves in twain. On one side, we had Perry Farrell's Porno For Pyros and on the other we had Deconstruction featuring Dave Navarro and Eric Avery. One of them went on to success on MTV and even started a new touring rock festival and the other one, Deconstruction, is whom we're discussing today! Find out if we shou...

In the middle 80's Blaze Bayley starts a band after seeing the Ronnie James Dio Holy Diver Tour. Their first album is released on Def American Recordings and produced by Rick Rubin. Should we spin it or bin it? Join Nik and Duncan as they find out.

HELLO! In 1987, X, minus Billy Zoom, went on an extended hiatus. In 1993, they reformed with the last lineup and released their album, Hey Zeus, to little fanfare. Join Nik and Duncan as they discuss this forgotten punk record and see if you should spin it or bin it.

As we all know, artists gonna art and when the Beastie Boys took an 8 year break between albums, Adam "AdRock" Horowitz still had some songs to sing. He was joined by the Beasties's touring drummer, former Suicidal Tendencies man, Amery "AWOL" Smith. This is their second album. Check it out with Nik and Duncan who'll tell you if you should spin it or bin it!

Welcome back! Class is in session. This week in the Department of Metal Antiquities, we are joined by associate professors from Masonique, the punk band from Portland, OR who just dropped their first record on sweet vinyl. This week, we are discussing the late punk legend, James Chance and The Contortions. Rest In Power, James who died on 6/18/24. This was already planned.... Check out Masonique:...

What happens when members of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Deep Purple, and Budgie get together in order record a concept album for an upcoming horror thriller movie? Probably not what you expect, but join Nik, Duncan, and Gino as they delve deep into what happens when Glenn Hughes, Neil Murray, Cozy Powell, Mel and Tom Galley, John Thomas, and Don Airey in the studio. Gino is Gino La...

Back in 1999, when Carcass was just a memory, Bill Steer lined up a blues rock power trio that he hoped was strong enough to take on the world. Not long after that, they'd recorded two records and Bill and some new kids started touring. Join Nik and Duncan and see if it's a spin it or bin it!

It's been described as both the best album Duran Duran never made and the most pretentious record of all time. What do Simon LeBon, Roger Taylor (the other one), Nick Rhodes, David Gilmour, Grace Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Sting all have in common? They got together and helped birth this album into the world. Join Nik and Duncan as they bring the whole thing to you in the most pointless of det...

Did you know there was a time in the world when GWAR did not exist? Thankfully, we have been able to shorten that horrible time by finding out about Death Piggy! This was the Hardcore Punk Band that Dave Brockie (Later Oderus Urungus of GWAR) had that directly led into the forming of the the great crossover thrash band. Join Nik and Duncan as they determine if you should ever hear it! Also, check...

This week, Nik and Duncan are lucky enough to be joined by, dare we call him, Nerdcore Death Metal bandleader, Justin Pierrot, of Stormland. He writes technical death metal about Gundam. Seriously. That's great. This week our trio adjudicates on the forgotten soundtrack album, Scream For Help, by John Paul Jones Late of Led Zeppelin. It's his first post Zeppelin album and we're here fo...

Put yourselves in the Way Back Machine and let's return to the heady days of 1987 when all that was old was new again! This week Nik and Duncan return to a time when the 60's were cool. The Monkees returned from whence they came during a revival and dropped a new record. Should you be thankful? Listen to find out!

In 1996, Bruce Dickinson, yes THE Bruce Dickinson, created a new band and released a record. Originally, the band was to be called Skunkworks, but the record company would not take it. What we have here is a post grunge laced album by Dickinson and crew. Should you check it out? Dig in to find out.

In the late 80's, a band named Bang Tango burst onto the scene and made some hay. Unfortunately, they arrived as the party was ending. After some ins and outs and stops and starts, Bang Tango gave way to Beautiful Creatures. That's what Nik and Duncan are taking on today!

Today, Nik and Duncan took on the last album by Black Sabbath proper that they'll be doing on this podcast. Of course the wellspring that is Heavy Metal sprouts at all things Black Sabbath. This is the third album featuring the seventh vocalist in Black Sabbath's history, Tony Martin. See what all the fuss is about!

At the turn of the 1970's, the man who'd become Peter Criss was involved with the future co-writers of Beth. This band of course was Chelsea. Join Nik and Duncan as they dig in.

Nik and Duncan get into this album by former Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di'Anno. 10 years after his ouster from Iron Maiden, he returns with his most Iron Maiden-y album yet. Find out if we spin it or bin it!

This week the Department takes on the 50th greatest concept album of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine in 2022. Nik and Duncan are joined by the one and only, Steve Scavuzzo of Clouds Taste Satanic. https://cloudstastesatanic.bandcamp.com/merch

One of the greatest American musical success stories, Billy Joel, has a seedy past that's been largely lost to the sands of time! Did you know that he was once in a psychedelic metal band featuring shades of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple? Join Nik and Duncan as they tell you all about it.

This week Nik and Duncan, the Dunking, unearth some Iron Maiden content. Years ago, Adrian Smith was in a band called Urchin. They apparently recorded three albums' worth of material. Join us as we try to unmuddy the waters. https://facebook.com/dmapodcast

As the Guns n Roses car was slowly crashing into fame and stardom, pieces started being tossed aside. Number two was Izzy Stradlin. Join us as we delve into his first solo record.

When the vast tidal waves of reunion were happening, the craving, crawling, and desiring public nearly got that Led Zeppelin reunion we were desiring and requiring. Instead, we got the two voices of Led Zeppelin making a brand new record. Nik and Duncan dig deep on it.

In 2001, John Paul Jones, late of Led Zeppelin, came back out of hiding and dropped this record on our laps. Do you remember it? Nik had never even heard of this one before. Join him and Duncan as they dig deeply into its grooves.

Special New Year's Eve Festivus Episodus! This week Nik and Duncan tackle the Return of Spinal Tap. It was the heady year of 1992 and our favorite costumed crusaders of the metal faith have returned with their first album since the seminal "Smell The Glove." We dig into and let you know if you should spin it or bin it! Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast/ Check o...

Set phasers to punk...or was that hip hop? This week, we're taking another trip over to NYC to check in with the world's greatest band, The Beastie Boys. Back in 1995, they dropped a hardcore punk EP, ever heard it? Join Nik and Duncan as they jump all over it.