The Metal Exchange Podcast

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dream Theater's 2003 release, "Train of Thought". Justin's Recommended Track: Stream of Consciousness Chris' Recommended Track: In the Name of God https://dreamtheater.net/ https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater Listen to "Train of Thought": https://open.spotify.com/album/1yAbzShRcY4muLKsX8UWxj *Become a Member of our Patreon*...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Queensryche's 1986 release, "Rage for Order". Justin's Recommended Track: Neue Regel Chris' Recommended Track: Surgical Strike http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/QueensrycheOfficial Listen to "Rage for Order": https://open.spotify.com/album/4bcTrCj8wfKsFMv8O0NwDe *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss D.C. Cooper's 1998 release, "D.C. Cooper". Justin's Recommended Track: Freedom Chris' Recommended Track: Until the End https://www.facebook.com/dccooperofficial/ Listen to "D.C. Cooper": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB8cAA9nnRo&list=PLqtoGbZW90tCikbATC8zHZ7zapukyGCeG *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Drain STH's 1996 release, "Horror Wrestling". Justin's Recommended Track: Mirror's Eyes Chris' Recommended Track: Someone https://www.facebook.com/DrainSTH/ Listen to "Horror Wrestling": https://open.spotify.com/album/3TzwQOlcy0H6MbE6nx5cqP *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Power Quest's Steve Williams and Steve Scott return to the Metal Exchange! The guys talk about the Power Quest reunion, returning to the stage at the Warriors of Steel Festival 2026, and what the future may have in store for these power metal legends! ⁠https://www.power-quest.co.uk/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/powerquestofficial⁠ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss the Warriors of Steel Festival 2026! https://www.facebook.com/warriorsofsteelfestival/ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalExchangePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Shadow Fall's 2000 release, "Of One Blood". Justin's Recommended Track: To Ashes Chris' Recommended Track: Of One Blood https://www.shadowsfallmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/shadowsfall Listen to "Of One Blood": https://open.spotify.com/album/0rAdMwJNnZO8HgwldGxuSu *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Maggy Luyten. In this very special episode, Maggy drops by The Metal Exchange to discuss all things Beautiful Sin, Ayreon, Beyond the Bridge and more. She also discusses her brand new project, "Rock Justice", whose debut album will be released next month! https://linktr.ee/maggyluyten https://www.patreon.com/cw/maggyl...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss The Gathering's 1995 release, "Mandylion". Justin's Recommended Track: In Motion #1 Chris' Recommended Track: Strange Machines https://gathering.nl/ https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringofficial Listen to "Mandyion": https://open.spotify.com/album/1cj2JuqUGbFVOja7XOVV4O *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Marius Danielsen. In this very special episode, Marius drops by The Metal Exchange to discuss all things Legend of Valley Doom, including his inspiration for the project, how the all-star lineups have come together, and reveals one of the guest vocalists on their next album. Marius also discusses his Warriors of Steel Festival...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Beautiful Sin's 2006 release, "The Unexpected". Justin's Recommended Track: This Is Not the Original Dream Chris' Recommended Track: I'm Real ⁠ Listen to "The Unexpected": https://open.spotify.com/album/1voEV6ANzYjaNJ6o3pO07z *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Armored Saint's 1991 release, "Symbol of Salvation". Justin's Recommended Track: Tainted Past Chris' Recommended Track: Another Day https://www.armoredsaint.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thearmoredsaint Listen to "Symbol of Salvation": https://open.spotify.com/album/0YBXIRxgBYzX6oYaej8XBm *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Nightingale's 1996 release, "The Closing Chronicles". Justin's Recommended Track: Alive Again Chris' Recommended Track: Steal the Moon https://www.danswano.com/ Listen to "The Closing Chronicles": https://open.spotify.com/album/3NipI98YYUoSDhyWC2V9mk *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Pearl Jam's 2006 release, "Pearl Jam". Justin's Recommended Track: Inside Job Chris' Recommended Track: Gone https://pearljam.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PearlJam Listen to "Pearl Jam": https://open.spotify.com/album/5PY2mZGCOMezmWH7hiCwFH *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Lost in Thought's 2011 release, "Opus Arise". Justin's Recommended Track: Entity Chris' Recommended Track: Blood Red Diamond ⁠https://www.lostinthoughtband.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/lostinthoughtband⁠ Listen to "Opus Arise": ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/6A2S5e7sgMJzwCgcHyHGey⁠ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Sonata Arctica's 2003 release, "Winterheart's Guild". Justin and Chris' Recommended Track: Gravenimage https://www.sonataarctica.info/ https://www.facebook.com/sonataarctica Listen to "Winterheart's Guild": https://open.spotify.com/album/1EGK8WqziPuJEKAO1fdCkJ *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Therion's 1998 release, "Vovin". Justin's Recommended Track: Wine of Aluqah Chris' Recommended Track: The Wild Hunt https://www.therion.se/ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/therion Listen to "Vovin": https://open.spotify.com/album/5cNojGbQQnjyuHkBkwesOs *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Pure Reason Revolution's 2006 release, "The Dark Third". Justin's Recommended Track: Arrival / The Intention Craft Chris' Recommended Track: Goshen's Remains ⁠ https://www.purereasonrevolutionofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/purereasonrevolution Listen to "The Dark Third": https://open.spotify.com/album/4aNeRaQv9NAZV...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Manowar's 1988 release, "Kings of Metal". Justin's Recommended Track: Hail and Kill Chris' Recommended Track: Kingdom Come https://manowar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/manowar Listen to "Kings of Metal": https://open.spotify.com/album/7lZkD6ntnGAhmWowltbOYB *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Poison's 1986 release, "Look What The Cat Dragged In". Justin's Recommended Track: I Want Action Chris' Recommended Track: Talk Dirty to Me https://www.poisonofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Poison Listen to "Look What The Cat Dragged In": https://open.spotify.com/album/2SkbSj0eZ2H5uqKYEnMmIe *Become a Member of our Patr...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Federico Mondelli, Giada Jade Etro & Niso Tomasini. In this very special episode, Federico, Giada & Niso drop by The Metal Exchange to discuss all things Frozen Crown, including their first US appearance at ProgPower USA, their upcoming North American tour with Kamelot and Visions of Atlantis, and what the future holds...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Metallica's 1986 release, "Master of Puppets". Justin's Recommended Track: Disposable Heroes Chris' Recommended Track: Welcome Home (Sanitarium) ⁠https://www.metallica.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Metallica⁠ Listen to "Master of Puppets": ⁠https://open.spotify.com/album/5gzLOflH95LkKYE6XSXE9k⁠ *Become a Member of our Patreo...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Bear McCreary's 2024 release, "The Singularity". Justin's Recommended Track: Exiles Chris' Recommended Track: Redshift ⁠ https://bearmccreary.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BearMcCrearyOfficial Listen to "The Singularity": https://open.spotify.com/album/3F3bn1GGgjTSn8AQadLo4w *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Threshold's Richard West returns to The Metal Exchange Podcast! In this very special episode, Richard discusses all things "Hypothetical", including the songwriting process, how the band had changed around that time, and why the band is playing the entire album on this year's tour. Richard also discusses when fans may hear new Threshold music and their upcoming appearance at Prog...

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Threshold's 2001 release, "Hypothetical". Justin's Recommended Track: Oceanbound Chris' Recommended Track: Narcissus https://www.thresh.net/ https://www.facebook.com/threshold Listen to "Hypothetical": https://open.spotify.com/album/0hTu1UaxBnVtU4Br5Hbz9i *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...