Episodes

Ep. 31 - A Conversation with Seven Spires' Adrienne Cowan & Jack Kosto - May 6, 2021 06.05.2021 55:12

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Adrienne Cowan & Jack Kosto of Seven Spires. In this very special episode, Adrienne & Jack discuss the making of their 2020 release "Emerald Seas", how their 2021 tour plans were turned upside down, and what the future holds for America's premiere symphonic metal band! Listen to the Seven Spires discograp...

Ep. 30 - Seven Spires - Emerald Seas - May 3, 2021 03.05.2021 47:13

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Seven Spires' 2020 release, "Emerald Seas". Justin's recommended track: Fearless Chris' recommended track: The Trouble with Eternal Life Matt Craig's recommended track: Every Crest Listen to "Emerald Seas": https://open.spotify.com/album/4NjRuEBaDQ7dZDtUe69RhA https://sevenspiresband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/seve...

Ep. 29 - Eternity X - The Edge - April 26, 2021 26.04.2021 1:03:51

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Eternity X's 1997 release, "The Edge". Justin's recommended track: A Day in Verse Chris' recommended track: Fly Away Listen to "The Edge": https://open.spotify.com/album/3ALHCft4llootgyySm9PxE https://www.eternity-x.com/ Other Band Mentions Wizardthrone: https://www.wizardthrone.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/wizard...

Ep. 28 - Megadeth - Rust in Peace - April 19, 2021 19.04.2021 48:59

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Megadeth's 1990 release, "Rust in Peace". Justin's & Mike's recommended track: Tornado of Souls Chris' recommended track: Hangar 18 Listen to "Rust in Peace": https://open.spotify.com/album/0qaLL09EtF1hiUis7PRvaJ https://megadeth.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Megadeth Other Band Mentions Arion: https://www.facebo...

Ep. 27 - Gamma Ray - Somewhere Out In Space - April 12, 2021 12.04.2021 59:02

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Gamma Ray's 1997 release, "Somewhere Out in Space". Justin's recommended track: Somewhere Out in Space Chris' recommended track: The Winged Horse Listen to "Somewhere Out in Space": https://tidal.com/browse/album/13339185 https://www.gammaray.org/ https://www.facebook.com/gammarayofficial Other Band Mentions Helloween: h...

Ep. 26 - A Conversation with Shadow Gallery's Gary Wehrkamp - April 8, 2021 08.04.2021 1:07:05

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present an exclusive conversation with Shadow Gallery's Gary Wehrkamp. In this very special episode, Gary Wehrkamp provides his own Shadow Gallery career retrospective. The perfect companion piece to our last episode! Listen to the Shadow Gallery discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/79zigPpfSQ5Fgeu0iaI8n5 https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShadowGaller...

Ep. 25 - Shadow Gallery - A Career Retrospective - April 5, 2021 05.04.2021 2:21:19

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys present a career retrospective on the American progressive metal band Shadow Gallery. You will not want to miss a surprise we have in store later this week! Justin's recommended track: Hope For Us Chris' recommended track: New World Order Listen to the Shadow Gallery discography: https://open.spotify.com/artist/79zigPpfSQ5Fgeu0iaI8n5 https://www.faceboo...

Ep. 24 - Dokken - Back for the Attack - March 30, 2021 31.03.2021 37:37

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dokken's 1987 release, "Back for the Attack". Justin's recommended track: Burning Like a Flame Chris' recommended track: Dream Warriors Listen to "Back for the Attack": https://open.spotify.com/album/4d0n6i83pp5sU7c5H21Fxu https://dokken.net/ https://www.facebook.com/DokkenOfficial Other Band Mentions Soulspell: https://...

Ep. 23 - Stratovarius - Fourth Dimension - March 22, 2021 22.03.2021 55:47

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Stratovarius' 1995 release, "Fourth Dimension". Justin's recommended track: We Hold the Key Chris' recommended track: Galaxies Listen to "Fourth Dimension": https://open.spotify.com/album/1bNkb6TJPXdqCLH8ypqnM6 http://www.stratovarius.com https://www.facebook.com/stratovarius Other Band Mentions Temperance: https://www.t...

Ep. 22 - Anthrax - Among the Living - March 15, 2021 15.03.2021 46:30

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Anthrax's 1987 release, "Among the Living". Justin's recommended track: Efilnikufesin (N.F.L) Chris' recommended track: Caught in a Mosh Listen to "Among the Living": https://open.spotify.com/album/37io57O2XOMcchxYVsyhHm https://anthrax.com/ https://www.facebook.com/anthrax Other Band Mentions Heart Healer: https://www.f...

Ep. 21 - Symphony X - V: The New Mythology Suite - March 8, 2021 08.03.2021 46:32

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Symphony X's 2000 release, "V: The New Mythology Suite". Justin's recommended track: Communion and the Oracle Chris' recommended track: A Fool's Paradise Listen to "V: The New Mythology Suite": https://open.spotify.com/album/3RZHKuP6hVRsHAVruUfDXE http://www.symphonyx.com/ https://www.facebook.com/symphonyx Other Band...

Ep. 20 - Vanishing Point - Dead Elysium - March 1, 2021 01.03.2021 48:52

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Vanishing Point's 2020 release, "Dead Elysium". Justin's recommended track: Salvus Chris' recommended track: Dead Elysium Listen to "Dead Elysium": https://open.spotify.com/album/38RI34qVK0j1146D5zzZUy https://vanishing-point.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/vanishingpointaustralia Other Band Mentions Framing Skeletons: ...

Ep. 18 - Iron Maiden - Killers - Feb. 15, 2021 15.02.2021 35:52

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Iron Maiden's 1981 release, "Killers". Justin's recommended track: Killers Chris' recommended track: Purgatory Listen to "The Metal Opera": https://open.spotify.com/album/0ICtvzBaaupE4LifaYbFAj https://www.ironmaiden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ironmaiden Other Band Mentions Sirenia: https://sirenia.no/ & https://w...

Ep. 17 - Avantasia - The Metal Opera - Feb. 8, 2021 08.02.2021 53:18

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Avantasia's 2001 (debut) release, "The Metal Opera". Justin's recommended track: Farewell Chris' recommended track: Reach Out For The Light Listen to "The Metal Opera": https://open.spotify.com/album/2HA77HLuzBmzeJp0Hc4YFO https://www.facebook.com/avantasia Other Band Mentions Labyrinth: https://www.facebook.com/labyrinthi...

Ep. 16 - Zero Hour - The Towers of Avarice - Feb. 1, 2021 01.02.2021 36:35

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Zero Hour's 2001 release, "The Towers of Avarice". Justin's recommended track: Stratagem Chris' recommended track: Reflections Listen to "The Towers of Avarice": https://open.spotify.com/album/7aY9iczbZnFYXaklLpck7o https://zerohourband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/zerohourtowers/ Other Band Mentions Amorphis: http://ww...

Ep. 15 - Soilwork - Figure Number Five - Jan. 25, 2021 25.01.2021 36:40

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Soilwork's 2003 release, "Figure Number Five". Justin's recommended track: Brickwalker Chris' recommended track: Departure Plan Listen to "Figure Number Five": https://open.spotify.com/album/6n86brHTe54lipUckY9InO https://www.soilwork.org/ https://www.facebook.com/soilwork Other Band Mentions Eden's Curse: https://ww...

Ep. 14 - Within Temptation - Mother Earth - Jan. 18, 2021 18.01.2021 46:06

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Within Temptation's 2000 release, "Mother Earth". Justin's recommended track: Ice Queen Chris' recommended track: Dark Wings Listen to "Mother Earth": https://open.spotify.com/album/5xgEqUqTQ19PPt5bElrS7V https://www.within-temptation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wtofficial Other Band Mentions Eshtadur: https://eshtadur...

Ep. 13 - Children of Bodom - Hate Crew Deathroll - Jan. 11, 2021 11.01.2021 44:08

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Children of Bodom's 2003 release, "Hate Crew Deathroll". Justin's recommended track: Needled 24/7 Chris' recommended track: Angels Don't Kill Listen to "Hate Crew Deathroll": https://open.spotify.com/album/4vDvKMi5Q1y3f3K97V2wiZ https://www.cobhc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/childrenofbodom Other Band Mentions Dendera...

Ep. 12 - The Best Albums of 2020 - Jan. 4, 2021 04.01.2021 1:34:15

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss the top albums of 2020. 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://linktr.ee/MetalExchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheMetalExchangePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.faceboo...

Ep. 11 - Blind Guardian - Imaginations From The Other Side - Dec. 28, 2020 28.12.2020 43:15

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Blind Guardian's 1995 release, "Imaginations From The Other Side". Justin's recommended track: I'm Alive Chris' recommended track: The Script For My Requiem Listen to "Imaginations From The Other Side": https://open.spotify.com/album/26B8ymdqbI7cBSGclGRy9w https://www.blind-guardian.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blindg...

Ep. 10 - Savatage - Dead Winter Dead - Dec. 25, 2020 25.12.2020 47:48

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Savatage's 1995 release, "Dead Winter Dead". Justin's recommended track: This Is The Time (1990) Chris' recommended track: Not What You See Listen to "Dead Winter Dead": https://open.spotify.com/album/3kqF5ukXazAtsYIFoIMDkB http://www.savatage.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savatage Other Band Mentions Veil of Secrets: ht...

Ep. 9 - Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Christmas Eve and Other Stories (Bonus Episode) - Dec. 21, 2020 21.12.2020 43:50

A bonus episode from The Metal Exchange! The guys discuss Trans-Siberian Orchestra's debut, "Christmas Eve and Other Stories". Justin's recommended track: An Angel Returned Chris' recommended track: O Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night Listen to "Christmas Eve and Other Stories": https://open.spotify.com/album/6QNuH4X7k9Fxsk3lRLOaiT https://www.trans-siberian.co...

Ep. 8 - Amaranthe - Manifest - Dec. 14, 2020 14.12.2020 33:48

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Amaranthe's newest release, "Manifest". Justin's recommended track: Adrenaline Chris' recommended track: Archangel Listen to "Manifest": https://open.spotify.com/album/0i8Xkm6i0Ej627KFK7GqJa https://amaranthe.se/ https://www.facebook.com/AmarantheBand Other Band Mentions Soen: https://soenmusic.com/ & https://www.fac...

Ep. 7 - Dream Theater - Falling Into Infinity - Dec. 7, 2020 07.12.2020 44:40

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Dream Theater's 1997 release, "Falling Into Infinity". Justin's recommended track: Trial Of Tears Chris' recommended track: Lines In The Sand Listen to "Falling Into Infinity": https://open.spotify.com/album/2AcOiEYDeMTAzUdVLJ0DP7 https://dreamtheater.net/ https://www.facebook.com/dreamtheater Other Band Mentions Majestica...

Ep. 6 - Manowar - Fighting The World - Nov. 30, 2020 30.11.2020 41:03

The Metal Exchange Podcast guys discuss Manowar's 1987 release, "Fighting The World". Justin's recommended track: Defender Chris' recommended track: Carry On Listen to "Fighting The World": https://open.spotify.com/album/2Bju49iO98LXuJsY2vKEqg www.manowar.com https://www.facebook.com/manowar Other Band Mentions Dark Tranquility: https://www.darktranquillity.co...