Episodes

Ep. 81 - Strapping Young Lad - City - February 21, 2022 21.02.2022 53:36

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Strapping Young Lad's 1997 release, "City". Justin's Recommended Track: All Hail the New Flesh Chris' Recommended Track: Room 429 Listen to "City": https://open.spotify.com/album/6pCDDpvYDGOuz9SXtAomW7 https://hevydevy.com/ *Other Band Mentions* Vintersea: https://vintersea.bandcamp.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/Vi...

Ep. 80 - Epica - Omega - February 14, 2022 14.02.2022 1:02:24

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Epica's 2021 release, "Omega". Justin's Recommended Track: Kingdom of Heaven Pt. 3 - The Antediluvian Universe Chris' Recommended Track: The Skeleton Key Listen to "Omega": https://open.spotify.com/album/4Hb5cbP4Z9H9G1HavAra4q https://www.epica.nl/ https://www.facebook.com/epica *Other Band Mentions* Eternal Ascent: http...

Ep. 79 - A Conversation with Falconer's Stefan Weinerhall - February 10, 2022 10.02.2022 30:56

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Falconer's founder, guitarist/bassist Stefan Weinerhall. In this very special episode, Stefan discusses how Falconer got started, the making of their 2001 self-titled release, and addresses his future plans! https://www.facebook.com/falconermetal *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalExchan...

Ep. 78 - Falconer - Falconer - February 7, 2022 07.02.2022 58:48

By request, The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Falconer's 2001 debut release, "Falconer". Justin's Recommended Track: Wings of Serenity Chris' Recommended Track: A Quest for the Crown Justin W's Recommended Track: Heresy in Disguise Listen to "Falconer": https://open.spotify.com/album/6xqltY0iFTRe72O3waQfNn https://falconer.bandcamp.com/ https://www.fa...

Ep. 77 - Moron Police - A Boat on the Sea - January 31, 2022 31.01.2022 54:19

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Moron Police's 2019 release, "A Boat on the Sea". Justin's Recommended Track: The Undersea Chris' Recommended Track: Captain Awkward Listen to "A Boat on the Sea": https://open.spotify.com/album/2ojezjS6Dw8MuSaI9OoOv7 https://moronpolice.no/ https://www.facebook.com/moronpolice *Other Band Mentions* Amorphis: https://amo...

Ep. 76 - A Conversation with Vision Divine's Olaf Thorsen - January 27, 2022 27.01.2022 55:05

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Vision Divine's founder, guitarist Olaf Thorsen. In this very special episode, Olaf discusses how Vision Divine got started, the making of their 1999 self-titled release, and addresses his future plans! http://www.visiondivine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/visiondivineofficial *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:...

Ep. 75 - Vision Divine - Vision Divine - January 24, 2022 24.01.2022 1:06:22

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Vision Divine's 1999 release, "Vision Divine". Justin and Chris' Recommended Track: The Whisper Listen to "Vision Divine": https://open.spotify.com/album/6hCvIXHgevL7wR0ALeJQ9t http://www.visiondivine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/visiondivineofficial *Other Band Mentions* Battle Beast: https://battlebeast.fi/ & https://w...

Ep. 74 - A Conversation with Ark's John Macaluso - January 21, 2022 21.01.2022 56:39

Surprise! A bonus episode. The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with one of Ark's founding members, drummer extraordinaire, John Macaluso. In this very special episode, John discusses how Ark got started, the making of their 2001 release "Burn the Sun", and addresses his future plans! A perfect companion piece to Episode 60, our discussion of Ark'...

Ep. 73 - Steel Panther - Feel the Steel - January 17, 2022 17.01.2022 59:20

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Steel Panther's 2009 release, "Feel the Steel". Justin and Chris' Recommended Track: Party All Day Listen to "Feel the Steel": https://open.spotify.com/album/6RqKEPUHvfSB7jhMomUv67 https://steelpantherrocks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/steelpanther *Other Band Mentions* Wilderun: https://www.wilderun.com/ & https://www.f...

Ep. 72 - The Best Albums of 2021 - January 10, 2022 10.01.2022 1:46:05

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss the top albums of 2021. This year we also give out some other awards including best cover art, best EP, biggest disappointments, and more! Please visit our social media sites below for a complete list of our favorites! *Become a Member of our Patreon* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalExchangePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Join us at The Metal Exchange* ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://...

Ep. 71 - A Conversation with Threshold's Richard West - January 6, 2022 06.01.2022 35:01

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Threshold's long-time keyboardist, Richard West. In this very special episode, Richard discusses joining the band, the making of Threshold's 1993 debut release "Wounded Land", and addresses the band's future plans! http://www.thresh.net/ https://www.facebook.com/threshold https://www.facebook.com/leagueof...

Ep. 70 - Threshold - Wounded Land - January 3, 2022 03.01.2022 1:03:22

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Threshold's' 1993 release, "Wounded Land". Justin's Recommended Track: Sanity's End Chris' Recommended Track: Paradox Listen to "Wounded Land": https://open.spotify.com/album/5kZeiHM7AbvscWogdmVI00 http://www.thresh.net/ https://www.facebook.com/threshold *Other Band Mentions* Compile: https://www.facebook.com/Co...

Ep. 69 - The Monkees - Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. - December 20, 2021 20.12.2021 1:24:17

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss The Monkees' 1967 release, "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.". Justin's Recommended Track: Pleasant Valley Sunday Chris' Recommended Track: What Am I Doing Hangin' 'Round Listen to "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.": https://open.spotify.com/album/0hYCs5ttzuQcu86VPCEsXF https://www.monkees.c...

Ep. 68 - Eluveitie - Helvetios - December 13, 2021 13.12.2021 1:22:18

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Eluveitie's 2012 release, "Hevetios". Justin's Recommended Track: Havoc Chris' Recommended Track: A Rose for Epona Listen to "Helvetios": https://open.spotify.com/album/6Xo3icopNx9jX1NcDLjF5Q http://www.eluveitie.ch/ https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie/ *Other Band Mentions* Feuerschwanz: https://feuerschwanz.de/ & ht...

Ep. 67 - Savatage - Edge of Thorns - December 6, 2021 06.12.2021 1:18:53

By request, The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Savatage's 1993 release, "Edge of Thorns". Justin's Recommended Track: Miles Away Chris' Recommended Track: All That I Bleed Brian's Recommended Track: Edge of Thorns Listen to "Edge of Thorns": https://open.spotify.com/album/6DzA1MfZQtHsreEiIuI9Rx https://savatage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savatage *O...

Ep. 66 - Luca Turilli - King of the Nordic Twilight - November 29, 2021 29.11.2021 59:42

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Luca Turilli's 1999 release, "King of the Nordic Twilight". Justin's Recommended Track: Where Heroes Lie Chris' Recommended Track: King of the Nordic Twilight Listen to "King of the Nordic Twilight": https://open.spotify.com/album/3BaKBaOLt8f1zpzBS4iFql https://tlrhapsody.com/ https://www.facebook.com/tlrhapsody *Other Ban...

Ep. 65 - Dissection - Storm of the Light's Bane - November 22, 2021 22.11.2021 46:39

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dissection's 1995 release, "Storm of the Light's Bane". Justin and Chris' Recommended Track: Where Dead Angels Lie Listen to "Storm of the Light's Bane": https://open.spotify.com/album/6xg1LH1tG9LfStZwv5zdV7 https://www.dissection.se/ https://www.facebook.com/Dissection. Official *Other Band Mentions* Knights of the Rea...

Ep. 64 - Pretty Maids - Future World - November 15, 2021 15.11.2021 1:10:26

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Pretty Maids' 1987 release, "Future World". Justin's Recommended Track: Rodeo Chris' Recommended Track: Love Games Listen to "Future World": https://open.spotify.com/album/5tzRyHhVzI9JbrRPlqOPLD https://prettymaids.dk/ https://www.facebook.com/prettymaids *Other Band Mentions* NorthTale: https://northtale.net/ & http...

Ep. 63 - AC/DC - Back in Black - November 8, 2021 08.11.2021 56:21

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss AC/DC's 1980 release, "Back in Black". Justin & Chris' Recommended Track: Shoot to Thrill Listen to "Back in Black": https://open.spotify.com/album/6mUdeDZCsExyJLMdAfDuwh https://www.acdc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/acdc *Other Band Mentions* Porcupine Tree: https://porcupinetree.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/Porc...

Ep. 62 - Tesla - The Great Radio Controversy - November 1, 2021 01.11.2021 1:13:40

By request, The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Tesla's 1989 release, "The Great Radio Controversy". Justin's recommended track: The Way it Is Chris' recommended track: Paradise Dale's recommended track: Yesterdaze Gone Listen to "The Great Radio Controversy": https://open.spotify.com/album/6E84FmjNjs38HXdhtOzbCM https://teslatheband.com/ https://www.fa...

Ep. 61 - Fates Warning - Parallels - October 25, 2021 25.10.2021 53:33

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Fates Warning's 1991 release, "Parallels". Justin's recommended track: Point of View Chris' recommended track: Eye to Eye Listen to "Parallels": https://open.spotify.com/album/3b63X7xoHVsknutMzLoBec http://fateswarning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FatesWarning *Other Band Mentions* Wilderun: https://www.facebook.com/Off...

Ep. 60 - Ark - Burn the Sun - October 18, 2021 18.10.2021 58:21

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Ark's 2001 release, "Burn the Sun". Justin's recommended track: Torn Chris' recommended track: Resurrection Listen to "Burn the Sun": https://open.spotify.com/album/6hbBxiLc58H2DJkcPvBgck *Other Band Mentions* Lords of Black: https://www.lordsofblack.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/lordsofblack Brainstorm: https://...

Ep. 59 - A Conversation with Masterplan's Roland Grapow - October 14, 2021 14.10.2021 58:21

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Roland Grapow, guitarist, bassist, songwriter and founding member of Masterplan In this very special episode, Roland discusses the origins of the band, the making of Masterplan's 2003 debut self-titled release, and addresses the band's future plans! https://masterplan-theband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/masterplanthe...

Ep. 58 - Masterplan - Masterplan - October 11, 2021 11.10.2021 1:09:09

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Masterplan's 2003 release, "Masterplan". Justin's recommended track: Crystal Night Chris' recommended track: Kind Hearted Light Listen to "Masterplan": https://open.spotify.com/album/6FxqNK88NImuiMIpCrTZee https://masterplan-theband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/masterplantheband *Other Band Mentions* Temple Balls: https...

Ep. 57 - A Conversation with Lord's Andy Dowling - October 7, 2021 07.10.2021 1:12:59

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Andy Dowling, bassist for one of Australia's premier metal acts, Lord. In this very special episode, Andy discusses the origins of the band, the making of Lord's 2009 release "Set in Stone", and addresses the band's future plans! https://www.lord.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/lordofficial https://andyd...