The Great Metal Debate Podcast

In this landmark 50th episode, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding the Decapitated allegations, and revisit some of their most memorial debates over the first fifty shows! Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Beneath The Gates Of Splendor” Armor Of God (Dark Face Of Greed, 2015), “Hordes Of The Abyss” Fornicus (Hymns of Dominion, 2016), and “D...

Travis Werner from brutal death metal stalwarts Visceral Disgorge joins the show in this interview recorded prior to their show on the Bloodletting Tour 2017 in Nashville TN. Credits: excerpts from the track "Scullfucking Neonatal Necrosis" (Ingesting Putridity, 2011) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://feeds.soun...

James Benson and Alec Rozsa of melodic death metal sect Amiensus joins the podcast in this interview recorded October 17, 2017. The guys cover a variety of topics including the band’s history, their experience at the 2017 Louisville Deathfest, recent EP “All Paths Lead To Death”, as well as what’s next on the horizon from Amiensus! Credits: excerpts from the track "Desolating Sacrilege" (All Paths...

Vocalists Som Pluijmers and Missi Avila from technical death metal act Your Chance To Die join the show in this interview recorded prior to the band’s performance at Louisville Deathfest 2017! Credits: Excerpts from “Skinwalker” from the album Ex Nihilo (EMP Label Group, 2017) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http://f...

Vocalist and composer Adrienne Cowan of symphonic power metallers Seven Spires joins the podcast in this interview recorded September 12, 2017, just days after the band’s surprise performance at ProgPower USA in Atlanta! Credits: excerpts from the track "Serenity" (Solvieg, 2017) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 http:...

The gloves are off in this bash-fest with the guys trading barbs over their bucket list bands, including the epic debate of Black Metal vs. Christian Metal, plus Gomthog talks his birthday concerts. Along the way the guys play great tracks from some amazing metal bands! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Dragons, Thunder, Wizards, & Sh#t” by Scarange...

Singer Lariyah Hayes of melodic occult metal sect Khaotika joins the podcast in this interview recorded August 9, 2017, prior to the band's show at Fubar in St. Louis MO on the first night of their summer tour with Wormreich. Lariyah covers a variety of topics including the band’s history, debut album “The Flame Unleashed”, relationship with Watain, side projects and personal hobbies, as well as w...

Order Of Leviathan ringleaders Dustin Rawlings and Levi Crandall are on the show in this interview recorded prior to the band’s performance at Mag Bar in Louisville on August 6, 2017, opening for southern U.S. black metal outfits Led By Serpents and Lustravi. Excerpts from the Order Of Leviathan track “Constant Perdition” (Death Worship, 2016) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.a...

Duncan Batchworth III and Markus Wolverhampton from steam punk themed band Automaton are on the interview mic in this recording made prior to their performance on July 19, 2017, along with Winterhymn and Dreadnought as part of the Armageddon Over Covington show at Madison Live!. Excerpts from the track “Hot Off The Press” (Automaton, 2015) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple...

EPISODE 48 The guys talk recent and upcoming concerts in the latest show, with Brian recounting his experience at the Obituary / Gruesome concert and Gomthog praising his show with Sabaton, Leaves’ Eyes, and Battle Beast. Along the way the guys play great metal songs from a range of genres! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Skies Of Hell” by Theosis...

Amos Rifkin and Matt Matson from Atlanta-based outfit Death Of Kings join the pod cast in this interview recorded prior to their performance on June 10, 2017, along with Cryptic Hymn and Mouth To Mouth at the Haymarket Whiskey Bar in Louisville. Excerpts from the Death Of Kings track “Regicidal” (Kneel Before None, 2017) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gre...

Matt Harvey from Death disciples Gruesome is on the podcast in this interview recorded May 14, 2017, prior to their show in Nashville TN opening for Obituary. Matt gives the scoop on Gruesome's history, as well as the band's current exploits. Excerpts from the track "Fragments Of Psyche" (Gruesome, 2017) used with permission from Relapse Records. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-deb...

Trevor Perez of Floridian death metal originators Obituary joins the podcast in this interview recorded May 14, 2017, prior to the band's performance at Exit In in Nashville TN, on their “East Coast Redneck Run“ tour. Credits: excerpts from the track "Turned To Stone" (Obituary, 2017) used with permission from Relapse Records. Thanks to Jon with Freeman Promotions for facilitating this interview!...

Ben Falgoust of New Orleans blackened death metal warriors Goatwhore returns to the podcast in this interview recorded May 20, 2017, prior to the band's performance at Mercury Ballroom in Louisville KY opening for Amon Amarth. Ben discusses the band's new album - Vengeful Ascension - as well as touring plans for 2017. Credits: excerpts from the track "Vengeful Ascension" (Vengeful Ascension, 2017)...

Vincent Harnois from Montreal melodic death metal upstarts Karkaos is on the podcast mic in this new interview! Vincent talks about the changes in the band over the past two years, plus gives insight into Karkaos' latest album - Children Of The Void. Excerpts from the track "Kolossos" (Children Of The Void, 2017) used with permission from Karkaos via Asher Media Relations. Cover photo by Vincent L...

Alex Krull and Thorsten Bauer from symphonic power metal legends Leaves’ Eyes join the podcast in this interview recorded in Louisville KY on April 30, 2017. The guys talk about their current North American tour with Sabaton, as well as the band’s latest release - Fires In The North. Credits: excerpts from the Leaves’ Eyes track “Fires In The North” (Fires In The North, 2016) used with permission...

Singer Noora Louhimo from Finnish power metallers Battle Beast is featured in this interview recorded prior to the band’s performance in Louisville KY on April 30, 2017. Credits: excerpts from the Battle Beast track “King For A Day” (Bringer Of Pain, 2017) used with permission from Nuclear Blast Records. Thanks to Nuclear Blast, Adrenaline PR, and Dana Calamia for their assistance in facilitating...

In this show Gomthog recounts his trip to a show in Atlanta, including his debate with a fan about being “open minded” about music. Later, Brian has a controversial take on fans safety at concerts. Along the way, the guys play metal tracks by Caducus, Ritual Of Odds, and Hellbent! Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Infinite” by Hellbent (The American...

Defier of light Scott Briggs from blackened death metal apostates Fornicus joins the show in this interview recorded March 31, 2017, in Bowling Green KY, to talk about the band, their latest album, and challenges of playing in the Bible belt. Credits: excerpts from the track “Woeful Oppressor” from the Fornicus album Hymns Of Dominion(2017) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.appl...

Blake Bailey and Travis Wood of Nashville black/death metal act Of Serpents are on the mic in this interview recorded March 31, 2017, following the band’s performance at Spillway Bar & Grill in Bowling Green KY. Credits: excerpts from the track “Dead In The Sanctuary” off the Of Serpents EP Agonistes (2017) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debat...

Vocalist Heather Michele from Sacramento symphonic metallers Graveshadow joins the podcast in this interview recorded at The Masquerade in Atlanta GA during the band's Spring 2017 tour of the eastern US with Anvil and Night Demon. Excerpts from the track "Exhumed" from the Graveshadow album Nocturnal Resurrection (Masoleum Records, 2016). Thanks to Jeff Keller from The Artery Foundation for facili...

Singer and bassist Jarvis Leatherby from classic metal warriors Night Demon is on the mic in this interview recorded backstage at The Masquerade in Atlanta prior to the band's performance opening for Anvil! Excerpts from the track "Welcome To The Night" (Night Demon, 2017) used with permission from Century Media.

The guys cover a range of topics in the latest show, including the Steve Grimmett situation, 70K tons of metal, Grindmother, and concert passes… plus Gomthog challenges Brian why any metal fan would go to see Iron Maiden! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Haereticus Stellarum II” by Empyrean Throne (Chaosborne, 2017), “Curly Wolves” by Synlakross (D...

Thrash shredder Reece Scruggs from Havok joins the show in this podcast recorded in Clarksville TN as the band tours to promote their latest album “Conformicide”! Credits: excerpts from the track “Ingsoc” from the album Conformicide (2017) used with permission from Century Media. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.facebook.com/thegreatmetaldebate www.yo...

Guitarist and singer Dan aka Graz’zt from Montreal viking metal warriors Valfreya visits the podcast in this new interview to talk about the band’s history and new album “Promised Land”. Credits: excerpts from the track “Odin’s Fury” from the album Promised Land (2017) used with permission from the artist. Thanks to Asher Media Relations for facilitating this interview! https://itunes.apple.com/us...