The Great Metal Debate Podcast

North American pagan metal is on tap in this interview with Winterhymn recorded May 27, 2016, following the band’s performance at The New Vintage in Louisville KY. Draug, Umbriel, Alvadar, and Valthrun talk with Gomthog about the new album and upcoming east coast tour! Credits: excerpts from the song “Blood of the Moon” from the Winterhymn album Blood & Fire (Soundage Productions, 2016) used with...

The guys throwdown in the latest episode! Brian talks his recent travels to see Lamb Of God and DevilDriver, while Gomthog asks whether the pairing of AC/DC and Axl Rose is a match made in commercial music heaven. In addition, the guys play songs from Adversary and Deviance! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Bereft Of Life” by Deviance (A New Planet...

DevilDriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer is on the mic in this interview recorded May 10, 2016, as the band begins their latest North American headlining tour in support of their new album ‘Trust No One’. Credits: excerpts from the track “My Night Sky” from the DevilDriver album Trust No One (2016) used with permission from Napalm Records; Photo by Achim Raschka (talk) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0. https:...

Caducus vocalist Michala Bouska and drummer Chuck Hedrick join the podcast in this May 14, 2016 interview recorded in Nashville TN outside Daisy Dukes. Chuck and Michala talk about the band’s history, new album ‘Fallen’, and future plans! Excerpts from the track "Sanctuary" (Fallen, 2016) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874...

Holy Grail guitar duo Alex Lee and Eli Santana join the podcast in this interview recorded on May 10, 2016, as the band prepares to take the stage at Exit In in Nashville TN. Excerpts from the Holy Grail track "No More Heroes" (Times Of Pride And Peril, 2016) used with permission from Prosthetic Records. Thanks to Paula at Prosthetic Records for facilitating this interview! https://itunes.apple.co...

Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity chats with Brian in this interview recorded May 4, 2016, prior the band’s performance in Memphis TN. Excerpts from the track "On Your Way" from the album IX(Candlelight Records, 2014) used with permission from the artist and Spineform Records via Earsplit PR. Thanks to Liz at Earsplit PR for facilitating this interview! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gre...

Oscar Rangel joins the podcast to talk about his Toronto-based symphonic metal band Operus in this interview recorded April 8, 2016. Excerpts from the track "Maya & the Wolf" (Opus I, 2016) used with permission from the artist. Thanks to Asher Media Relations for facilitating this interview! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.facebook.com/thegreatmetald...

This time the guys are counting down their personal ‘bucket lists’ of metal bands they’ve yet to see perform live – including some surprises! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Song “Fukushima” (Into Eternity, 2012) used with permission from the artist. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.facebook.com/thegreatmetald...

Occult metal queen Stacey Savage of Savage Master talks with Brian in this podcast interview recorded April 7, 2016. Stacey gives a history of the band as well as the frightening details of their new album - With Whips And Chains. Excerpts from the Savage Master song "Ready To Sin" (With Whips And Chains, 2016) used with permission from High Roller / Skol Records via Gabriel Management. https://it...

Aline Happ, lead vocalist for the symphonic alternative metal band Lyria, is featured in this interview recorded March 21, 2016. Aline talks about the band’s 2014 album 'Catharsis' and upcoming live on-line concert. Excerpts from the Lyria track "The True War" (Catharsis, 2014) used with permission from the artist. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.fac...

Epic debates reign in this episode where the guys argue what distinguishes a fan from a fanatic, album anniversary tours, plus play a review of Delain’s ‘Lunar Prelude’ EP by Elena Erokina! In addition, the guys spin tracks from Rhenium, Your Chance To Die, and Demise Of The Crown! Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Nobody Can Hear Me” by Rhenium (Ri...

Heavy metal icon Ralf Scheepers joins Brian in this interview to talk about Primal Fear’s latest album “Rulebreaker” and upcoming US tour! Excerpts from the track “Angels Of Mercy” from the Primal Fear album Rulebreaker (2016) used with permission from Frontiers Music srl. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.facebook.com/thegreatmetaldebate www.youtube.c...

Power metal master Tony Kakko from Finnish legends Sonata Arctica is on the podcast in this interview recorded live backstage at ExpressLIVE! in Columbus OH. Tony gets Gomthog up-to-speed on the lastest tour, talks about the challenges of life on the road, as well as hinting about the next album. Credits: excerpts from the track “The Wolves Die Youn” (Pariah’s Child, 2014) used with permission fro...

Charlotte Wessels from the gothic/symphonic metal band Delain joins the podcast again in this interview recorded in Columbus OH on February 25, 2016, while on tour opening for Nighwish and Sonata Arctica. Charlotte talks about the band’s new ‘Lunar Prelude’ EP, as well as her Phantasma project, plus what the future holds for Delain! Credits: excerpts from the song “Suckerpunch” from the Delain EP...

Rob the Witch – singer and guitarist for Montreal, QC blackened death metal stalwarts NecronomicoN – joins the podcast in this interview recorded in advance of the release of their upcoming album 'Advent of The Human God' (Season of Mist, 2016). Credits: excerpts from the track “Unification of Four Pillars” from the Necronomicon album Advent of The Human God (2016) used with permission from Season...

The podcast heats up with Gomthog basking in the glow of the recent Epica show. Later, Brian works into a lather over the lack of thrash metal on the 70K Tons of Metal cruise, and takes his co-host to task over skipping Slayer for Nightwish. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. "Unification Of The Four Pillars” by Necronomicon (Advent Of The Human God,...

Gothic singer Fernando Ribeiro of the Portuguese metal band Moonspell joins The Great Metal Debate in this interview recorded January 26, 2016, in Louisville KY. Credits: excerpts from the track “Extinct” from the Moonspell album Extinct (2015) used with permission from Napalm Records. Cover photo by Bridgette Jones Photography. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037...

Publicly intoxicated fans engage in a slurred conversation waiting in line to see a metal show in Paducah Kentucky. Credits: intro music by CONTRA. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/great-metal-debate-podcast/id1037874814 www.facebook.com/thegreatmetaldebate www.youtube.com/channel/UCLC0ED1Ri2oNwBQW9All3Yw Have a question for the podcast, or a suggestion for an artist you’d like us to interview? Give us...

Vocalist and guitarist Dave Palenske of aggressive death metal purveyors Cryptic Hymn joins the podcast in this interview recorded prior to their performance at The Riff in Paducah Kentucky on January 2, 2016. Brian talks with Dave about the band’s history and style, his own musical roots, as well as plans for the future. Credits: Excerpts from the track “Revel In Disgust” from the Cryptic Hymn EP...

The guys debate and play metal in this episode, including the world-premiere of a song by melodic metallers Wold Clan. Then the debate rages with the guys arguing over the importance of thrash as a sub-genre. Adding fuel to the fire, Gomthog suggests Lemmy was not a metal icon. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Wolf Clan track “Witch Hunt” (Pagan Pre...

The guys close out 2015 reflecting on their adventures – concerts, interviews, and epic debates – from the past year. Brian doubles-down over his attacks on folk metal, while Gomthog recounts getting spanked at a concert plus the story of one female vocalist who thought he was a stalker. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Hibria song “Pain” (Hibria, 2...

The latest episode finds Gomthog and Brian counting down their lists of best metal albums of 2015, but things get testy when Brian asks if symphonic metal is an oxymoron. Later, the guys clash over whether an album on both their lists is actually a throwback to 80s metal. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Tracks “The Anthem Of Pain” (Apocalypse Moon,...

Striker bassist Bill Wallace talks metal with Brian in this interview recorded December 5, 2015. Bill gives a history of the group, discusses the state of the industry for independent bands, details their latest album "Stand In The Fire", and hints at what's next for Striker! Credits: excerpts from the song "Too Late" used with permission from the artist via Asher Media; photo of Mr. Wallace by Da...

Guitarist and singer Zak Paul from BeyonDuplication is featured in this interview recorded Nov. 27, 2015, at Spillway Bar and Grill in Bowling Green KY prior to the CD release show for the band’s new album “Open Eyes”. Credits: excerpts from the song ‘Words I Speak’ (Open Eyes, 2015) used with permission from BeyonDuplication. Thanks to Ryan with Take A Stand Music for coordinating this interview!...

The debate gets heated in this show when Brian clashes with Gomthog over their differing definitions of a ‘fan’. Plus, Gomthog dishes on his artist interviews prior to the Kamelot concert in Louisville. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Crespuscle track “Shattered Sanctum” (Draconian Winter, 2014) and Framework song “The Delusionist” (A World Distort...