The Metal Pit Podcast

Exploring Green Jelly's 'Cereal Killer Soundtrack Join host Blake and guest James on The Metal Pit Podcast as they dive into 'Cereal Killer Soundtrack' by Green Jelly, a parody metal album that mixes comedy with numerous musical styles. Celebrating April Fools, they analyze tracks like 'Three Little Pigs' and the band's amusing history. They also share their top ten favorite comedy metal songs, fe...

This week Blake is joined by Paul from Australia to talk about the biggest band to come out of Australia. ACDC We discuss their 1978 album POWERAGE Also talk some other Aussie bands and end the episode with 2 Top 10 lists. Top 10 Brian Johnson ACDC songs and Top 10 Bon Scott ACDC tracks. www.themetalpit.org

The Metal Pit Podcast: Exploring Saxon's 'Power and the Glory' and Top Albums of 1983 In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by guest James for an in-depth discussion about Saxon's influential album 'Power and the Glory.' They explore the album's tracks, history, and contributions to the metal genre. The episode also features their personal top 10 metal albums from the prol...

Good Evening! Welcome to our show! Blake and James discuss the debut album from PMRC favorite TWISTED SISTER and their album UNDER THE BLADE from 1982. They talk every song on this album. Probably the heaviest Twisted Sister album. They finish off the episode with their top 10 Sister songs of all time.

Overkill - The Years of Decay - 1989 This week we go back to 1989 and the classic thrash album from Overkill. Their 4th full length album. Blake, Eric and James discuss this album in detail. So if you have Time To Kill check out this episode. We finish off the episode ranking our Top 10 Overkill albums of all time. Remember Evil Never Dies!!!

This week Blake and Georgina discuss the 3rd studio album from the German powerhouse RAMMSTEIN and their album MUTTER. They discuss every track on one of their most successful albums. Our 1st episode on a album that isn't in English and you will hear that challenge discussing the lyrics or song meanings. They finish the episode off with their top 10 albums of 2001

This week Blake is joined by Jasmine Sandler of NYC punk/metal band SILENT FURY We discuss the 1971 album from Black Sabbath - Master of Reality We also discuss all the stuff Jasmine is into including her band, her podcast, future endeavors, how she got into metal and we even talk a little hockey with some NHL and PWHL talk. We also feature the song MONSTA from her band SILENT FURY. We finish the...

This week for the 1st time on our podcast we do a episode on a album not released yet. Blake and Eric preview the new album by Progressive Metal Legends DREAM THEATER. Their 16th studio album PARASOMNIA will be released this Friday February 7th. So if you listen to this episode before release date you will get our take on the new tracks. Or if you listen after release date you can share with us yo...

Guest: Scott Pivarnick - Guitarist for FALSE PROPHET Blake and Jon are joined this week by Scott Pivarnick of Death Metal Band FALSE PROPHET. https://www.instagram.com/falseprophetnc?igsh=ZTc3cGFzbjE1bmk0 Scott also designs his own guitar line. https://www.instagram.com/spcustomguitars?igsh=MW84ZXk3amk0MDY0eg== This week on The podcast we do something we have never done. Scott wanted to talk about...

Fitting for the time of year in Canada we discuss the album DEAD WINTER DEAD by Savatage. Blake and Georgina discuss this 1995 album and other albums in their catalog as well as TSO. This episode is so vital, Less Nessman even gets a mention!! They finish off with their favourite Savatage tracks of all time. Even though IT DOESN'T MATTER ANYWAY!!!

This episode is the last episode of 2024. Blake, Eric and Jon talk about the year in Metal. They talk about what they are looking forward to in 2025. And give their top albums of 2024 and reveal The Metal Pit's Top 15 Metal albums of the year. HAPPY METAL NEW YEAR!!!!

Guest SCARLETT. - IG: scarletts1906 Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil -1983 In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by special guest Scarlett to dive into Mötley Crüe's iconic 1983 album Shout at the Devil. From its rebellious riffs to its controversial imagery, this album catapulted the Crüe into metal superstardom. Blake and Scarlett will break down each track, discussing t...

Deicide - Legion - 1992 Prepare to descend into the infernal depths as host Blake is joined by guest Jon to tackle one of death metal’s most iconic releases—Deicide’s second album, Legion. Together, they unravel the blistering brutality of the album’s relentless tracks, explore the controversies surrounding the band, and discuss how Legion solidified Deicide’s status as one of the heaviest forces...

Anvil - Metal on Metal - 1982 Join Blake and guest Lance Hall on this jackhammer of a episode of The Metal Pit Podcast as they dive into the Canadian heavy metal classic Metal on Metal by Anvil. They’ll break down every track on the album, from its blistering riffs to its enduring impact on the genre. Along the way, they’ll delve into the history of Anvil, their influence on the metal scene, and t...

Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss - 1990 In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by special guest Alvin to dive deep into Slayer's iconic 1990 album, Seasons in the Abyss. Together, they explore the story behind the album, dissect each track, and discuss its powerful mix of unrelenting thrash and haunting atmospheres. From the relentless fury of 'War Ensemble' to the eerie title...

1st episode of Season 3 A Deep Dive into Judas Priest's British Steel In this heavy episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake and co-host Eric bring their metal expertise to break down one of the most iconic albums in Judas Priest’s arsenal, British Steel. From the unmistakable riffs of “Breaking the Law” to the anthemic power of “Living After Midnight,” Stick around for the finale, where they...

Episode - THRASH THROUGH THE DECADES Join Blake, Jon and Eric as they rip through the history of Thrash Metal, covering its explosive origins, the impact of the Big 4, and the differences of the USA East coast vs West Coast Thrash scenes of the 80's. They discuss European Thrash, Canadian and modern day Thrash.

Lance Hall interviews bass player Jessica Otten of symphonic death metal band HALIPHRON. They have a new album coming out October 25th titled ANATOMY OF DARKNESS. The follow up to their previous impressive album PREY. Check out the interview and if you haven’t find HALIPHRON where ever you listen to your music.

On this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Blake dives deep into Lamb of God's crushing 2004 album Ashes of the Wake. Joining the discussion are Shell Dahlia from Australia (IG -@shell_dahlia) and Jenny Mac from the US (IG-@280bpmfingerblast), bringing their unique perspectives to one of the most pivotal records in modern metal. From the aggressive riffs to the politically charged lyrics, they diss...

Descending into Darkness: Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar Join host Blake and co-host Georgina as they dive into the dark, provocative world of Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar. In this episode, they explore Manson’s controversial rise, the album’s aggressive themes, and break down each track’s haunting lyrics and industrial sound. From the raw rebellion of "Irresponsible Hate Anthem" t...

This weeks podcast we have a interview with 2 members of the super doom band LEGIONS OF DOOM!! Our writer Lance Hall had a chat with long time Trouble/The Skull member Ron Holzinger and vocalist Karl Agell (formerly of Leadfoot, COC) They discuss their debut album under the name Legions Of Doom titled THE SKULL 3 and talk about the writing and recording of that album and the future for this new ba...

In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by Lance and Fred to dive deep into In The Beginning, the explosive debut album by Malice. They’ll break down the band’s formation, their influences, and how this album carved out a place for them in the heavy metal scene of the mid-'80s. Expect in-depth discussions on the driving riffs, powerful vocals, and standout tracks that make t...

This week Blake is joined by guest. Irena Angelova, guitarist for extreme metal band GWENDYDD. They talk about Metallica's 3rd album MASTER OF PUPPETS! How much it influenced Irena among many others. We talk about each track and name our favorite Metallica songs. We also discussed how Irena got into metal music and more about her band.

In this electrifying episode of The Metal Pit Podcast , Host Blake is joined by Eric and Lance as they take a deep dive into the first five North American-released albums by AC/DC. Together, they break down each iconic album, discussing the impact of Bon Scott’s gritty vocals and Angus Young’s blistering guitar work. The trio also reveals their favorite three tracks from each album, providing insi...

Diving Into Faith No More's Angel Dust with Blake & Georgina * In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast , host Blake is joined by special guest Georgina for an in-depth exploration of Faith No More's groundbreaking 1992 album, Angel Dust . We'll dive into the band's evolution, the creative process behind this genre-defying masterpiece, and provide detailed breakdowns of each track. From the ee...