Well Read Metalheads

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Have you ever asked yourself, why isn't there a book club that celebrates my love of reading and my heavy metal fandom at the same time? Somewhere I can laugh, think, find kindred spirits, and explore new book titles and also new album titles? We asked that question, and we realized there was only one answer: because the universe is calling us to start that book club. Welcome to Well Read Metalheads, where we're out to prove that reading is metal and metal is for everyone. We are *the* book club podcast for people who love face-melting solos and blast beats as much as they love page turners an...

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Revenge of the Metalheads: The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston 02.07.2026 1:15:49

This month we investigate whether or not The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston is metal, and considering this book is inspired by Die Hard and set in a fantasy world based on Bronze Age Scotland, you can probably guess our conclusion. We give spoilers galore, then discuss: The Die Hard inspo World-building and set pieces All druids, all day Youth versus experience and why both are valuable Work-life...

The Show Goes On: Avatar/Frozen Soul/Fleshgod Apocalypse Concert Review 18.06.2026 37:22

We give a recap and honest review of seeing a show on the Frozen Soul/Fleshgod Apocalypse/Avatar tour (spoiler, we loved it!) We discuss: Going back to concerts after years away The joy of seeing and hearing expertise Stage setup The audience Children at metal shows Frozen Soul: Chad Green’s stage presence, the Texas metal vibe, and one solid death metal beatdown Fleshgod Apocalypse: Veronica Bord...

Metalheads in Hell: Katabasis by RF Kuang 04.06.2026 1:14:22

This month we weigh the metal-ness of Katabasis by RF Kuang, in which a graduate student in magic at Cambridge must take a trip into Hell/the Underworld with her academic rival to get their advisor back after he blew up in a magical experiment gone wrong. We spoil the plot, then talk about: World-building The enduring popularity of Underworld travel narratives Alternative careers for magicians Adv...

Well Read Metalheads Trailer 12.05.2026 2:48

Nate and Jacki are two well read metalheads who are out to prove that reading is metal, and you should join them. Featuring monthly readalongs, discussions of favorite authors, books, metal artists, and albums, and reading/listening life conversations and conundrums. Laughs? Yes. Swearing? Also yes (headphones in, please.) Shenanigans? You won't have to ask twice! Book club (readalong/deep dive) e...