Michael Estrada/Harold Ledesma/Edwin Vivas

The Metallic Podcast

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Metal album reviews, interviews & discussions from a trio of enthusiasts from New York City. Edwin is a trained guitarist of nearly twenty years. Harold is a classically trained bassist of nearly twenty years. Michael has been reviewing music for nearly ten years and is most recently was a writer for Female Fronted Power.

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Michael Estrada/Harold Ledesma/Edwin Vivas

Episodes

S1E15 27.08.2019 1:26:00

This episode features album reviews for Hatriot, Slipknot, SixForNine, Freedom Of Fear, Horseburner & Killswitch Engage. Special guest, Black Sites' Mark Sugar, checks in to discuss the band's new album Exile.

S1E14 12.08.2019 1:42:26

This episode features album reviews for Sabaton, Morass Of Molasses, Darkthrone, Flaw, From Sorrow To Serenity, Black Sites & Kadinja. We also discuss the importance of genres in metal and whether or not they do more harm than good.

S1E13 07.08.2019 1:44:46

This episode features a special, in depth interview with Patrick Jobe of The Odious. Album reviews for Kryptos, 3Teeth, Abbath, Magic Circle & Crown Of Autumn.

S1E12 26.07.2019 1:49:30

This special episode features an interview with Sarah & Vincent of Smoulder. Album reviews for Gygax, Haze Mage, Ascend The Hollow, The Odious, Traveler, Mirror & Brymir.

S1E11 23.07.2019 1:54:20

This special episode features an interview with Taylor Washington of Paladin. Album reviews for Sadistic Ritual, Motionless In White, Burning Gloom, Baroness, Howling Sycamore, Moonlight Haze, Ningen Isu & an EP from Spirit Box.

S1E10 01.07.2019 1:43:51

This episode features a round table discussion about our halfway picks for the year thus far. Album reviews for Death Angel, Helevorn, Smoulder, Gloryhammer, Idle Hands & Bright Curse.

S1E9 08.06.2019 1:30:40

This episode features a very intimate interview with Chris Emery, former drummer for American Head Charge. Album reviews for Rammstein, Amulet, Paladin, Dreadnought, Destroyer Of Light, Destrage & Xaon.

S1E8 02.06.2019 1:11:10

This episode features album reviews for Enforcer, Tanagra, Sabbath Assembly, Arch/Matheos, Amon Amarth, Spirit Adrift & an EP from Druid. A special interview with Craig, from the local band Open The Nile, where we discuss their EP Levity and the new album they have on the horizon.

S1E7 28.05.2019 1:22:12

This episode features album reviews for Inter Arma, Suldusk, Source, Grand Magus, Allegaeon, Fractal Universe & After The Burial. A discussion on the rising popularity of Sunn O))) and what it means for metal. The debut of a secret band.

S1E6 06.05.2019 1:57:16

Album reviews for Devin Townsend, Periphery, Arrival Of Autumn, Moon Tooth, Eluveitie & Exumer. Peeking into Edwin's father's vinyl collection. The Year In Metal: 1999.

S1E5 22.04.2019 1:29:28

Album reviews for Sermon, Cellar Darling, Tyr, Fallujah, Mother Of Millions and Venom Prison. A look at women in metal. The Year in Metal: 1989.

S1E4 03.04.2019 1:43:00

Album reviews for Queensryche, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, Mark Morton, Any Given Day & Demon Hunter. The state of music in terms of streaming and live venues. The Year In Metal: 1986.

S1E3 28.03.2019 1:23:59

In this episode we have a round table discussion on new releases from Dream Theater, Candlemass and Overkill. An interview with bassist Harold Ledesma. Album reviews for Wheel, Soen, Shokran, Downfall Of Gaia & Aenimus.

S1E2 19.02.2019 1:15:31

Both hosts give some background about their music interests and favorite types of metal. Album reviews for Swallow The Sun, Evergrey, Soilwork, Nailed To Obscurity, Dust Bolt and A Pale Horse Named Death. Some EPs from Jinjer, Cane Hill and others are also touched upon.

S1E1 11.01.2019 1:37:15

In the inaugural episode, we go over the best albums of 2018. Nearly 50 albums are discussed.