The Great Metal Debate Podcast

Jeff and Sarah from US power metal mavericks Mindmaze join the show in this interview recorded in Murfreesboro during the band's 2018 No Rest In The Midwest tour. Excerpts from the Mindmaze track "Abandon" (Inner Wound Records, 2018) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:6...

The Great Metal Debate review of Into Eternity’s long-awaited album “Sirens”, releasing out on October 26, 2018. I’m going to be unapologetic about this - there is only one word that can truly describe this album… that word is intense. This album is unforgiving, it is relentless, it is intense. It is almost flawless, but, still leaves you at the front of your seat wanting more. The album “The Sire...

Begat The Nephilim's Tyler Smith (vocals) and Cam Dupere (guitars) join the show in this interview recorded July 15, 2018, prior to the band's performance in Nashville TN. Excerpts from the track "Cardboard Casket" (The Surreptitious Prophecy, 2018) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/so...

Tony Cordisco and John Yelland from western US power metal clan outfit Judicator join the podcast for this interview recorded July 6, 2018, to talk about the band's history as well as their new album, "The Last Emperor." Credits: Excerpts from the Judicator track "Spiritual Healing" (The Last Emperor, 2018) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debat...

The new show finds the guys reminiscing about their trip to Birmingham Alabama to see Seven Spires, Hate Storm Annihilation, and Inviolate. Later, Gomthog has a controversial take on the legacy of Vinnie Paul and Pantera. Along the way songs from Burning Shadows, Inviolate, and Granshaw are played. Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguea. The songs “Broken Cycle” Inviolate (...

Members of Chicago extreme death metal act Hate Storm Annihilation join the podcast in this interview recorded on June 13, 2018, in Birmingham AL. Excerpts from the track "Lucifer Rising" (Storm Of Flames, 2014) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:66031413/sounds.rss htt...

Episode 54 finds Gomthog joined by guest contributor Randy Thrashover. The two talk about the intersection of metal and hardcore, as well as talking about recent metal shows. In between, the guys plays songs by Lethal Night and Abysmalia! Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Tracks “Against The Absolute” by Abysmalia (Polarization, 2015) and “On The Prowl” Lethal Night (...

Dirt metal trio Aboleth join the show for an interview recorded May 24, 2018, during their tour of North America in support of Raven Black. Collyn, Brigitte, and Boll3t talk about the band's history, as well as their new album "Benthos"! Excerpt from "Wovenloaf" (Benthos, 2018) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://...

Hey guys - this is Mark “The Fuzz-Man” Doss coming at you with a review of Kamelot’s newest album, “The Shadow Theory, here on The Great Metal Debate podcast. Now guys, before I go into any detail on this album, I want to let you know something personal about myself. I just became a parent about two months ago, and I’ve got to say it’s one of the best things ever… it might be the greatest thing ev...

Classic metal vocalist Leather Leone joins the podcast in this interview recorded April 15, 2018, to talk about her new album, musical history, as well as plans for 2018! Cover photo provided courtesy Luciana Pereira dos Santos; excerpts from the track "Juggernaut" (Leather II, 2018) used with permission from Divebomb Records. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id103787...

USA death metal band Cannibal Corpse have made their name a staple in death metal. Since forming in 1988 with vocalist Chris Barnes, to going through numerous lineup changes and joining of current vocalist, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, this band has given it their all in the death metal scene and haven’t shown any signs of their huge career ending. In their newest album, Red Before Black, we are...

2018 finds Graveshadow with their second full-length release entitled Ambition’s Price. I’m always nervous when confronted with the successor to an album I love, wondering whether the band will make stylistic changes that don’t appeal to me or, perhaps worse, just go conservative with an effort that’s same and lame. Whoa - Ambition’s Price is more than a worthy heir to their debut! The album conta...

In the latest episode the Gomthog reviews his experiences at the recent Nightwish and Iced Earth shows. Later, the guys talk through the recent beef between Judas Priest and former guitarist KK Downing, and then Brian asks if all heavy music is metal. Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Walk” by Brightstorm (Through The Gates, 2017), “Old Wolf” by Old Wolf (...

Today we’re reviewing the 4th studio album from Tampa death metal assemblage The Absence, entitled “A Gift For The Obsessed. I’ll be honest that, before receiving this promo, I was not familiar with The Absence, and was surprised to see their substantive back catalogue. There’s just so much good music coming out these days, despire their best efforts even the most passionate metal fan is going to...

Automaton exploded on the mid-western US metal scene in 2015 with the amazing debut concept album “A Bold New Horizon”. In addition to their great amalgam of songs, Automaton brought the unique visual aesthetic of steampunk costumes to their metal presentation – a smart and provocative look which fit well with their musical style. I had the opportunity to see Automaton live in Covington KY last su...

Russian symphonic metal troupe Imperial Age is back in January 2018 with a new album – The Legacy Of Atlantis. The current incarnation of Imperial Age boasts an impressive line-up of gifted musicians with a solid metal look. This, their third full-length release, was quickly followed by the band embarking on an extensive tour of Europe with metal legends Therion. The album The Legacy Of Atlantis i...

Vocalist David Reed Watson from melodic metal act Kill Ritual is on the podcast mic as the band tours North America opening for Iced Earth and Sanctuary! Credits: excerpts from the track "Megalomaniac" (All Men Shall Fall, 2018) used with permission from the artist via Extreme Management Group. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/...

It’s another steel cage match as the guys square off over US vs. European metal and classic vs. modern metal, plus cover topics including last year’s Louisville Deathfest. Intro music by CONTRA. “Her Spell” by Blood Curse (2017), “Serpents Beneath The Shrine” by Aetheric (Serpents Beneath The Shrine, 2017), “Old World” by Oknos (Old World, and “Queen Of The Damned” by Astarte (Queen Of The Damned,...

Lead guitarist and primary songwriter Merel Bechtold of Dutch melodic death metal act Purest Of Pain is on the podcast in this interview recorded February 14, 2018, to discuss the band's debut full-length album “Solipsis”. Credits: excerpts from the track "Terra Nil" (Solipsis, 2018) used with permission from the artist. Use of the images of Merel Bechtold and the band courtesy of Sacha Wolf Fotog...

Arizona metallers Adavant return after nearly 5 years with their latest epic folk metal adventure entitled the “The Unyielding” (release date Jan. 27, 2018). One of the reasons I’m a fan of folk metal is that, perhaps along with black metal, it provides as much room for creativity and innovation as any metal subgenre. The spectrum of “folk metal” ranges from acts that are essentially power metal w...

For some it is important the way a band classifies themselves, so we’ll stick with that for now and say Heretic is a heavy or classic metal band. Whatever they label themselves, Heretic tends to make me headbang! This Los Angeles based band that’s been around since the Early 80s has released their most recent album entitled A Game You Cannot Win. This 12 track, 10 song album is their 3rd full leng...

Justin and Nathan from epic folk metal act Adavant join the show in this interview recorded January 2, 2018, to talk about their latest album - The Unyielding. Excerpts from "Renegade Ridge" (The Unyielding, 2018) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:66031413/sounds.rss h...

The guys countdown their respective lists of 20 best metal albums of 2017, clashing over some harsh points of disagreement! Intro music by CONTRA. “Born To Lose” by Striker (Striker, 2017) used with permission from the artist via Asher Media Relations; “Stay” by Seven Spires (Solveig, 2017) used with permission from the artist via Freeman Promotions. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal...

The warrior longboats are coming back ashore with Leaves’ Eyes 7th full-length studio album, "Sign Of The Dragonhead." Produced through Germany’s Mastersound Entertainment by Leaves’ Eyes’ own Alex Krull and Thorsten Bauer, this is the band’s first full release featuring new singer Elina Siirala. Fans got a taste of her work via the 2016 EP Fires In The North, but this album gives a much fuller sa...

Drummer Lille Gruber of death metal stalwarts Defeated Sanity is interviewed in Nashville TN during the band’s run on the 2017 Bloodletting Tour! Credits: excerpts from “The Mesmerizing Light” (Disposal Of The Dead / Dharmata) used with permission from Willowtip Records. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:6...