The Department of Metal Antiquities

This week, Nik and Duncan get their specs pointed at one of the lesser known Black Sabbath vocalists, Tony Martin, after he's done his business with Sabbath. For other information, check out the Tony Martin Sabbath episode we did here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/does-the-headless-cross-need-a-head/id1536702210?i=1000500350213 Get with it!

As I say on this particular podcast, there's nothing cooler than when my friends are friends. This week, we are once again graced by the silver tongued devil, the coastal elite, and my partner in my other endeavor, Keefy Chackes, Editor of Ghost Cult Magazine. So, basically, I was thinking to myself as I was listening to the record, it occurred to me that Keefy and I did a whole series on Thin Liz...

In 2022, it might be hard to remember that there was a time, the 90's, when not only were all the big bands reuniting, but they were also broken up. Today we're gonna talk about the man, the myth, the legend, Tim 'Ripper' Owens! Come with us as we try to figure it all out.

Can I ask you a question? What is Ministry's first record and what genre of music is it? Join Duncan and Nik as they sus it all out.

So, after some very serious tragedies in Neil Peart's life, Rush went on hiatus. During that time, Geddy Lee brought out a solo album that he made with fellow Canadian, Ben Mink. Join us as we dig in.

During the reunion season, Motley Crue looked over and saw some dollar signs. After the departure of John Corabi, Vince Neil was brought back into the fold. Then, it starts to get a bit weird. Join Duncan and Nik as they dig into this one.

In what was to be his second solo album, Alice Cooper teamed up with Bob Ezrin and Dick Wagner and gave us an interesting piece of music that's right here for all of us to dig right into! You love disco right?

In 1976, Deep Purple disbands leaving David Coverdale adrift. He does what anybody would do in his position. He records a solo album. Join Duncan and Nik as they dig into it.

We're going to slaughter some sacred cows this week, or are we going to feed them some delicious happiness? I don't think that makes a whole lot of sense, but it's time to dig into that happy and frolicking time back in 1967 when everything in the entire world, including the Blues Based Rolling Stones went straight up hippy dippy. Check it out!

Much like when Bruce Dickinson joined the ranks of Iron Maiden, Brian Johnson had a past as well.  This was completely unknown to me and now we're going to have to dig into this band from Newcastle. So crack open a Newky Brown and find your favorite spot in the pub.

Back in 1987 a new band dropped their sophomore record. Instead of leaning back into the black metal sounds they were becoming known for, they flipped the script and turned into death metal. Join Nik and Duncan as they dig into the grave of Sepultura's sophomore record.

Funny, in my head I want to think of this album as Back Street Brawler, because frankly, that makes a whole lot more sense to me. But what we do have is the first Post-Free release by the one and only, Paul Kossoff. Let's dig in.

In the Year of Our Lord, 1983, Motorhead required a guitarist to enter the studio with. For some reason, they chose one of the most melodic players in the known universe, Brian Robertson, late of Thin Lizzy. Join Duncan and Nik as they dig deep into this one. Strap in.

Let's take a bit of a turn and talk about a future forgotten album. During a lull in the schedules and the pandemic, Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of Winery Dogs (currently) took some time to write and record an LP, and later an EP of leftovers. They even took the show on the road with the most recent dates being played last month in the United Kingdom. Come with us as we look into...

In 1982, Jimmy Page emerged from his self created isolation and wrote and recorded a soundtrack for the Charles Bronson vehicle, Death Wish II. We also talk a bit about Duncan having seen Nick Mason's A Saucerful of Secrets the previous evening. If you're a fan of that particular project, check out the link below. This was an interesting time for Jimmy Page and it also brings us to the XYZ band th...

In 1988, a couple Black Sabbath Castoffs join an Ozzy Osbourne Castoff and his friend to create an incestuous supergroup. Join Nik and Duncan as they look into this lost album from 1989.

In the mid-90's, members of Alice In Chains, Screaming Trees, and Pearl Jam got together to craft a super group called Mad Season Dig in as we discuss the whole kit and kaboodle.

I learned today that my good pal, Duncan Evans, has never heard of Green Jelly. It's time someone learned him up real good and that's what today is all about. We are talking about the second album by the comic metal collective based out of Buffalo, NY and Hollywood, CA. Honestly, I couldn't quite figure out how that works. Join us won't you!

In 1988 Metallica's Kirk Hammett joined Les Claypool, Larry LaLonde, and some other gents for an epic thrash metal recording session. With Kirk manning the board, Blind Illusion churned out an album full of riffs and spliffs. Join Nik and Duncan as they deep dive into this forgotten record.

Back in 1985, Jimmy Page was about to awaken from his slumber. The Firm was about to drop, but he also did this interesting thing with Roy Harper. Did you ever thing the worlds of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin might collide with Roy Harper? Well, check that out and many other fun facts!

Let's get into the Wayback Machine (a device I stole from Stuff You Should Know who stole it from Sherman and Peabody) and check out a time in the middle aughts when all of the founding metal bands were back together and touring the world. So, after one of those reunions fizzles out, Black Sabbath decides to completely repeat their history and calls up Dio. Check in to see how this goes.

It's hard to imagine now after The Dirt, the upcoming (sold out) stadium tour, the many, many well attended headlining tours, but in the middle of the 1990's, Motley Crue couldn't get arrested.  After Vince Neil's (contested) departure, John Corabi of The Scream took over as the vocalist and the band dropped their self titled album sans the oomlauts. There are many fans of a certain age who s...

Year's before Tommy Thayer was singing Shock Me with Kiss, he was singing Shock Me with Cold Gin, often in front of Kiss. Years before that, he was a member of the glam hair band, Black'n'Blue with Jamie St. James and some other kids. This week, Duncan and Nik deep dive into this forgotten LP. What's really special about this one is all the Kiss talk it engenders. It's produced by one Gene Simmons...

In 1993, David Coverdale and Jimmy Page joined forces in what should have been the most momentous album of the 90's. Join us as we deep dive into the music, the politics, and the drama surrounding this forgotten LP. Theme Music: https://ashenhorde.bandcamp.com/

Come have some fun with us as we play with Twisted Sister's fourth album. You know the drill. Let's see if we spin it or bin it. Theme Music: https://thedeadspace12xu.bandcamp.com/album/faker