Podcast

Heavy Metal 101

Music, Music History

Your favorite podcast, wherein Dr. Eric, an expert, and Dr. John, a novice, explore, discuss, and argue about the history of heavy metal music. New episodes are available on the 3rd Monday of each month!

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Theme Music: Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

Episodes
67
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
1 hr 10 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

67 episodes, newest first

  1. Do not go djentle into that good night…

    Season 666, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and very special guest co-host Schuyler refuse to accept their status as crusty, OLD metalheads and instead choose to dive deeply into the origins of the 21st century progressive modern metal phenomenon that is: djent.

    This bonus episode would not have been possible without the support of beloved Heavy Metal 101 Patreon members like Schuyler, who requested this specific topic. Please do consider joining us on our Patreon page for just $3/month. Not only will you have the opportunity to request a bonus episode topic all your own and gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1: "Future Breed Machine" by Meshuggah from Destroy Erase Improve (1995)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP9412LFP0o

    Listening break #2: “Bleed" by Meshuggah from Obzen (2008)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc98u-eGzlc⁠

    Listening break #3: “Bland Street Bloom” by Sikth from Death of a Death Day (2006)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-EJLG7sJD0

    Listening break #4: "Icarus Lives!" by Periphery from Periphery (2010)-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScLf2HixuUg

    Listening break #5: “Concealing Fate Pt. 1- Acceptance” by TesseracT from One (2011)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4n-JMbwgoo

    Listening break #6: "CAFO" by Animals As Leaders from Animals As Leaders (2009)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ZrF7taMHA

    Listening break #7: "Awake" by Textures from the Silhouettes (2008)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD3HVYqiQJU

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    Underscore credits:

    Ethereal - LivE [Another Generic Djent Music] [Royalty Free Djent]

    LOTHUS

    Nostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎

    BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    Royalty Free Instrumental Djent/Thall Metal - "DARK WRATH" (No AI) #djent #thall

    David J. Barrios

    Sack Trick- Music From the Elder (Kiss Cover Version)

    DavidBennettPiano

    Polymeter vs. Polyrhythm

    (polymeter example)

    Prog Rock - Royalty Free Music

    Vodovoz Music Productions

    Meshuggah - Bleed ♬Chiptune Cover♬

    Chiptune Planet

    Meshuggah - Future Breed Machine (8 bit Remix) [CHIPTUNE]

    8 bit! At The Disco

    8-BIT ARCADE - New Millenium Cyanide Christ (8-Bit Meshuggah Emulation)

    8-Bit Arcade - Official

    Minimal at Liminal (2003) - Steve Reich, Pendulum Music

    LiminalTube

    Meshuggah - Stengah (8 bit)

    Chiptune Planet

    Video Game / Arcade Music (Royalty Free!)

    Dar Golan - traaacks!

    Royalty Free Metal: Ambient/Dreamy Djent Instrumental-"LUCIDITY"

    False Reflection Recordings

    Bland Street Bloom 8 Bit

    Anthony Insyren Gonzales

    Periphery - Icarus Lives 8-Bit

    xTwilightxxPrincessx

    Bulb - 8bit - Zyglrox

    Mr8Bitshit

    TesseracT Concealing Fate 8-bit

    93gmike

    Animals As Leaders - CAFO (8 bit Remix) [CHIPTUNE]

    8 bit! At The Disco

    Animals as Leaders - An Infinite Regression (8-Bit)

    CJ Fripp

    9 String Djent [Instrumental, Metal, Djent] [Free Copyright / Royalty Free Music]

    Your Free Music

    SoundVoid [Thall/Experimental] - Royalty Free Music | CC BY

    Filippo Dusatti

    1 hr 16 min
  2. A Very Special Announcement Bonus

    Show notes

    Tune in for a very special announcement from Heavy Metal 101...

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    underscore credit

    Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (8 bit)

    Chiptune Planet

    4 min
  3. The Return of the Annual Halloween Spooktacular: King Diamond and Mercyful Fate after 1990! Bonus

    Season 666, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and special guest co-host Dr. Ross explore the terrifyingly extraordinary latter day careers of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate, beginning in 1990 and working their way all the way up to 2026.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Listening break #1:

    King Diamond "Eye of the Witch" from The Eye (1990)

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_rmDu01KJg

    Listening break #2:

    Mercyful Fate- "Burn in Hell" from 9 (1999)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CwJPAemW9M

    Listening break #3:

    King Diamond- "Voodoo" from Voodoo (1998)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLn7Y1M32HE

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    Underscore credits:

    “Two Little Girls” by King Diamond and Roberto Falcao, cover by Eric Schwartz

    Retro Horror Synth Theme - Sanity Unravels // Royalty Free No Copyright Background MusicWhite Bat Audio

    Creepy Haunted House / Sound FX (NO Copyright)The Audio Horizon SFX

    'It's In The Fog' by ‪@DarrenCurtisMusic‬ 🇺🇸 | Horror Music (No Copyright) ☠️BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    Mercyful Fate - A Dangerous Meeting (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Royalty Free Music - Aftermath - Horror - Kevin MacLeodFree Royalty Archive

    King Diamond - Eye Of The Witch (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Mercyful Fate - Curse Of The Pharaohs (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    MERCYFUL FATE - Is That You Melissa 8 BITLeonardo Messina

    Cinematic Uplifting Orchestral Celebration - FanfarePenrose Audio

    Frozen 2(겨울왕국2) OST - Into the Unknown / 8 bit Cover(8비트 커버)정훈남JHN STUDIO

    No Copyright Music] The Graveyard | Horror Music | Royalty Free Music VIVEK ABHISHEK

    Voodoo Mathematics - Percussion/Background - Royalty Free MusicTeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music

    Ritual of the Underworld | Suspense Music | Black Magic Music | Cinematic | No Copyright | FreeMusic 2.0

    Copyright Free Scary Music - "Ghost" by Tim Beek 🇳🇱BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    King Diamond - Give Me Your Soul (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    King Diamond - Abigail (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Little Drummer Boy 🎅 Christmas no copyright music 🎄Christmas No Copyright Music

    Wagner - Bridal Chorus - Here Comes The Bride FREE Instrumental Classical - WEDDING CC Music ✔Creative Commons Music Free To Monetize

    Der er et yndigt land – National Anthem Of Denmark | Copyright FreeMelotone Recordings

    Happy Birthday Song / Happy, Background (No Copyright Music)No Copyright Music

    1 hr
  4. Pop Metal at the Dawn of a New Millenium (2000-2004)

    Season 666, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John explore the reemergence of heavy metal as a force in popular music/culture at the dawn of the 21st century, including such bands as Limp Bizkit, Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot, System of a Down, Tool, Evanescence, Metallica, and many more, and John, amazingly, smiles just a couple of times in nostalgic reverie.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    ⁠⁠⁠

    Video break #1:

    Slipknot- "Duality" from Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) (2004)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fVE8kSM43I

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Listening break #1:

    Nightwish- "Nemo" from Once (2004)

    ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDV9mfZ7B7A

    Listening break #2:

    Metallica- "St. Anger" from St. Anger (2003)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9BaNN5J4E

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    Underscore credits:

    Free Radio Jingles Various Radio IDs FX, Sweepers, Ramps, Music Imager & Artist Drops

    radiojinglesvip

    Epic Metal Instrumental | No Copyright Heavy Metal Music | Free Background Music for CreatorsMusiclatest - No Copyright Music

    Nostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    Limp Bizkit - Rollin' (8 bit)

    Chiptune Planet

    Korn - Blind (8-Bit Version)Walrus

    In The End [8 Bit Tribute to Chester Bennington (RIP) & Linkin Park] - 8 Bit Universe

    Duality [8 Bit Tribute to Slipknot] - 8 Bit Universe

    8 Bit Universe

    Left Behind [8 Bit Tribute to Slipknot] - 8 Bit Universe

    8 Bit Universe

    Disturbed - Down With The Sickness (8 bit)

    Chiptune Planet

    Drowning Pool - Bodies | NES Remix

    Meme Music

    System Of A Down - Chop Suey (C64 Cover, SAM, Hokuto Force)

    Noplan

    Tool - Schism 8-Bit

    xTwilightxxPrincessx

    8-bit: Godsmack - I Stand Alone

    8bitsbrothers

    Royalty Free Music - Epic Inspiring Dramatic Cinematic Emotional Background | FREE DOWNLOAD

    BlueTreeAudio

    Evanescence - Bring Me To Life (8 bit) Chiptune Planet

    Nemo - Nightwish - 8Bit

    8BitUzz

    Nightwish - Deep Silent Complete 8-BITTehNamota

    [8 Bit] Phantom Of The Opera

    8 Bit Songs

    Metallica - Fuel (8-bit cover) [ 8biTune ]

    8biTune

    Metallica - Enter Sandman 8bit (NES style)

    Bernieman82

    Horror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]

    Power Music Factory

    storytelling background music no copyright | history music no copyright 1

    Nextune

    Metallica - Until it Sleeps 8-Bit

    Miles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film Covers

    8 bit Metallica Mercyful Fate

    Superhawkgaming98

    Welcome Home (Sanitarium) - Metallica [8 bit]

    8-Bit Justice

    Metallica - St. Anger 8-bit (werc85)

    werc85

    1 hr 10 min
  5. Hardcore, Crossover, The Emergence of Metalcore, and Jane (Fricking) Doe…

    Season 666, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John return to the fray for season #6(66!) of the Heavy Metal 101 podcast, kicking things off in style with explorations of hardcore, crossover, and early metalcore, and culminating in a discussion of the band Converge and their seminal masterpiece Jane Doe.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Suggested Listening:

    Bad Brains- "Pay to Cum" (1980) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRfvq7q1O8

    Video Break #1:

    Suicidal Tendencies- "Institutionalized" from Suicidal Tendencies (1983) ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoF_a0-7xVQ

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Listening break #1:

    Killswitch Engage- "Temple from the Within" from Killswitch Engage (2000)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTVGPWMGK4g

    ⁠⁠⁠

    Listening break #2:

    Converge- "Concubine" from Jane Doe (2001)

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrAxmXDSiuA

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    Underscore credits:

    (free) hardcore punk x metal x alternative rock type beat - "M.F.P.S" (prod. Capsized)Capsized

    Thrash punk/ Crossover instrumentalCracker Punk (ig acc : punk_is_dad_-_2.0)

    No Copyright Epic Intense Teaser Trailer Background Music / Infinite by ‪@soundridemusic‬

    Soundridemusic - No Copyright Music

    [FREE] HARDCORE METAL INSTRUMENTAL [PROD. DRIFTAWAY]driftaway

    Wild Flora - Documentary Background Music No CopyrightFree Tune Library

    MELODIC METALCORE - ROYALTY FREEAMRPHIS

    Ticking Tension Trailer NoCopyright Background Music / Ticking Tension by Soundridemusic

    [FREE] HARDCORE METAL INSTRUMENTAL [PROD. DRIFTAWAY]driftaway

    grave - grindcore/powerviolence/death metal instrumental [free]pekarot

    Sad Piano Ambient Music (Copyright Free) - "Undertow" by ‪@ScottBuckley‬ 🇦🇺BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    1 hr 10 min
  6. A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1990s with Quinn from ...And Vol. 4 All

    Season 5, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric, John, and special guest Quinn, of the And Vol. 4 All podcast, chit-chat delightfully about many of the most important heavy metal albums of the 1990s.

    Like Heavy Metal 101, And Vol. 4 All can be found EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts. Do check out Quinn's wonderful show! You can also reach Quinn at: https://x.com/AV4APod

    For a written version of Eric and Quinn's lists, as well as links to John's selected "Most Hated Metal Songs" from the episode click here.

    Official Listening Break:

    Megadeth - "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" from Rust in Peace (1990) ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5o8Daw1ZsY

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    Underscore credits:

    Epic Cinematic Dramatic Background Music NO COPYRIGHT | Royalty Free Dramatic Music For Videos • EMWEpic Music Waves

    Free Dramatic Background Music No Copyright || Royalty Free Dramatic Background Music || EMWEpic Music Waves

    Megadeth - Hangar 18 (16-bit Sega Cover)

    Warrior Soul audio excerpt recorded live in Frankfurt, 3/28/10

    Guns N' Roses - Estranged 8 BITS2mattosbr

    Skid Row - Slave To The Grind (8 bit) Chiptune Planet

    Death - Suicide Machine 8-Bit RequiemSic

    Deep Theta Waves Meditation | Royalty Free Meditation Music 432 HzHealing Meditation Music

    Alice In Chains - Would? (8 Bit) pandoozles

    Black Sabbath - Computer God (Doom Soundfont)Jim's Music Dungeon

    Ticking Tension Trailer NoCopyright Background Music / Ticking Tension by SoundridemusicSoundridemusic - No Copyright Music

    COPYRIGHT FREE) Broadway Walk - Big Band Music No Copyright Music By AJ

    Type O Negative - Black No 1 8 bit remixMonstercoreXFilms

    Carcass - Heartwork [8-bit] Metal 8 BIT

    Nine Inch Nails - Heresy (8-Bit Version) Walrus

    Edward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance - Royalty Free Music - DOWNLOAD Free Music Warehouse™

    Copyright Free Inspirational Music - 'The Travelling Symphony' by ‪@SavfkMusic‬ 🇮🇹 BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    Tool - Forty Six & 2 [8-Bit Cover] 8BitWaffle

    At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film Covers

    The beautiful people - Marilyn Manson (8-Bit) 8 Bit Music

    All Hail The New Flesh - Strapping Young Lad (8-bit) Barbed Wire Gardens

    Alaska's Flag - Alaskan State Anthem (8 BIT) alaskagal

    Death - Spirit Crusher (8-Bit Metal Cover) MrChiptune

    Children Of Bodom - Downfall (8 Bit) pandoozles

    Immortal - Withstand The Fall Of Time (8 bit) Chiptune Planet

    1 hr 22 min
  7. Doomed for All Time: Doom Metal Fragmentation in the 1990s

    Season 5, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John, following a vanishingly brief look at the early history and development of doom metal, investigate the fragmentation of doom into various sub-sub genres in the 1990s, including death doom (Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Anathema), gothic metal (Type O Negative), stoner metal (Sleep, Electric Wizard), and more.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1:

    Pentagram- "The Ghoul" from Pentagram/Relentless (1985/93) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRIkfMSnED4

    ⁠⁠

    Listening break #2:

    Paradise Lost- "Paradise Lost" from Lost Paradise (1990)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znqVVjOOMwA

    ⁠

    Listening break #3:

    Paradise Lost- "Gothic" from Gothic (1991)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnqXkN1xpO8

    ⁠⁠

    Video break #1:

    Type O Negative "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All" from Bloody Kisses (1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwYJYl5GUQ

    Listening break #4:

    Sleep "Dragonaut" from Sleep's Holy Mountain (1992)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OWwgGYhsBs

    Listening break #4:

    Lectric Wizard "Funeralopolis" from Dopethrone (2000)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdlEIlq9nZg

    ⁠

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    Atmospheric Doom Metal - ROYALTY FREE [No copyright Music]poweredBYGDK

    The Beatles - I Want You (She's So Heavy) [8-BIT]PlayToDie

    Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath 8-Bit

    Miles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film Covers

    [FREE] Doom Metal x Stoner Metal Instrumental - "THE LOST WITCH" - Electric WizardNo Copyright Metal

    Ash Nazg | War Chant of MordorSirRacha

    FREE] Doom Metal X Slow Heavy Metal - "Slow Burner"Mauricio Mirapalheta Sound

    MISTRESS OF FLYING | Doom Metal | No Copyright Music | ROYALTY FREE MUSICDark Burden

    [FREE] Stoner Metal X Doom Metal Instrumental - "Stoner Minimoe"Mauricio Mirapalheta Sound

    Horror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]Power Music Factory

    Paradise Lost - Gothic (8-Bit Version)Squskii

    [No Copyright Music] The Graveyard | Horror Music | Royalty Free MusicVIVEK ABHISHEK

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    Infraction - No Copyright Music

    Gothic Organ Intense Music | Royalty Free Musicgravitymusic

    [ROYALTY FREE] 90's Rave Type Early Techno | Acidic Techno | LxftBeat Lab

    Royalty Free Gothic Metal, PrecipiceIridium Music

    Funeral Doom: Aethyr - Ave A - Royalty Free Stoner Doom Metal

    Non Solus [eklektik underground

    [FREE] SOUNDS OF SUICIDE 💀 DSBT type beat 💀 depressive suicidal black metal beat Elliot Skram

    (free) dystopia x sludge metal type instrumental | “mortify” (prod. sxzu x erik rottenburg)SXZU

    [ No Copyright ] The Forgotten Carousel | Horror Music | ROYALTY FREE MUSICVIVEK ABHISHEK

    Funny Song | Comedic Background Music | Silly ChickenFesliyanStudios Background Music

    M87 - 70s Psychedelic Rock With Guitar Solo [Royalty Free Music]LonePeakMusic

    1 hr 16 min
  8. To the Extreme Pt. 3- Swedish Death Metal

    Season 5, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John explore three significant, influential branches of Swedish death metal, the Stockholm scene, the Gothenburg scene, and progressive Swedish death metal, discussing bands including Entombed, Dismember, At the Gates, In Flames, Edge of Sanity, Opeth, and MANY more.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1:

    Entombed- "Left Hand Path" from Left Hand Path (1990)

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weyYzWU-FNI

    Listening break #2:

    At the Gates- "Slaughter of the Soul" from Slaughter of the Soul (1995)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqTfc0XIfg

    Listening break #3:

    Opeth "The Moor" from Still Life (1999)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ob2GdSUQKg

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    (free) crust punk x hardcore punk x discharge x killtak type beat | “evacuate” (prod. sxzu)SXZU

    Royalty Free // Epic Fantasy Music "Leaving for Valhalla" by Alexander NakaradaAlexander Nakarada - CreatorChords

    Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat Audio

    Royalty Free Instrumental Death Metal Track-AMRPHIS

    Free DEATH METAL Music - Cult of the Skull - // Copyright Free Music - White Bat Audio

    Royalty free french musicDar Golan

    Audio Assault Bulldozer: Boss Hm2 Swedish Death Metal Tone Made with Amp Sim VSTGoat Surgeon

    D-Beat Backing Track (165 BPM) [Drum Loop]NoCombs_NoMasters

    Horror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]Power Music Factory

    Melodic Death Metal Type Instrumental "Dread" Prod. Beef DrewBeef Drew ♪

    weeping - melodic death/black metal instrumental [free]pekarot

    A Love Song (for Erin)

    Eric Schwart

    It's In The Fog' by ‪@DarrenCurtisMusic‬ 🇺🇸 | Horror Music (No Copyright) ☠️BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    [ No Copyright ] The Devil Below | AMBIENT DARK MUSIC | ROYALTY FREE MUSICVIVEK ABHISHEK

    Gates of Valhalla Viking Metal Royalty FreeDJ XU 666 WEB RADIO

    Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder god 8-bitDAWG BALLS

    Royalty Free Instrumental Progressive Death Metal "DIVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES" (No AI)David J. Barrios | Royalty Free Metal Music

    Royalty Free Instrumental Symphonic Metal - "BLOOD ASCENDANT" (NO AI) #royaltyfreemusicDavid J. Barrios | Royalty Free Metal Music

    Creepy 80's Horror Theme - Bad Omen // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat Audio

    EWQL Royalty Free Creepy Music "Come Out And Play"Darren Curtis Music

    1 hr 12 min
  9. A Very Special Bonus Episode: The Chuck Billy (Testament) Interview! Bonus

    Season 5, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric briefly introduces the listener to the storied career of Bay Area thrash legends Testament before sitting down to chat with Testament frontman Chuck Billy about their fantastic 2025 album, Para Bellum, and their 2026 US tour, Thrash of the Titans, with Overkill and Destruction.

    For more information about Testament visit:

    ⁠https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

    Suggested Testament songs:

    "Over the Wall" from The Legacy (1987) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZkYB81FeDc

    "The Ballad" from Practice What You Preach (1989)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ9-xPIuGs0

    "Down for Life" from The Gathering (1999)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIu4yr5mYMc

    "More Than Meets the Eye" from The Foundation of Damnation (2008)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09rHDabBQfA

    "Brotherhood of the Snake" from Brotherhood of the Snake (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeIgFsU0x4I

    "Night of the Witch" from Titans of Creation (2020)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF2hIrXq2ss

    Para Bellum is available either via digital:

    https://testament.bandcamp.com/album/para-bellum

    or physical media:

    https://shop.nuclearblast.com/products/testament-para-bellum?srsltid=AfmBOopKN2P0S13Romq-IpQwncDIXZeWkawfzllbOlHLD-jn-zUbpRwQ

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    Underscore credits:

    Electric Crown 8-bit, trooper888888888888

    1924 version: Al Jolson - California, Here I Come (Isham Jones Orch.)

    Testament - Over The Wall (8 Bit) pandoozles

    Testament - The Ballad (8-bit) slantyrock

    Death/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat Audio

    "More Than Meets The Eye" - Testament (8-Bit) Manny Jimenez

    "Para Bellum" (excerpt) from Para Bellum (2025)

    Testament (used with permission courtesy of Testament/Nuclear Blast)

    "Meant to Be" (excerpt) from Para Bellum (2025)

    Testament (used with permission courtesy of Testament/Nuclear Blast)

    29 min
  10. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Power Metal* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)

    Season 5, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John unleash their inner chaotic neutral bard and lawful evil cleric and explore the D&D-laced fantasy world of power metal through bands including: Manowar, Helloween, Hammerfall, Stratovarius, Rhapsody, Nightwish, and more!

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1:

    Manowar- "Hail and Kill" from Kings of Metal (1988)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zOT3IZ90U

    Listening break #2: A Helloween choose your own adventure!

    A) "Twilight of the Gods" from Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1 (1987)-⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk-FNnMzVAY

    B) "I Want Out" from Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 2 (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMhL9NZ0Kdw

    Listening break #3: Blind Guardian "Mirror Mirror" from Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNGCvI9dpZY

    Listening break #4: Rhapsody "Emerald Sword" from Symphony of Enchanted Lands (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5kLxQGbRYg

    Listening break #5: Nightwish "Sacrament of Wilderness" from Oceanborn (1998)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGEQ-MEOTQs

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    Fast POWER METAL-Walls Around You -(Vlog Free Music)Юрій Голобородько

    Europe - The Final Countdown - Virtual Marimba CoverMarimbaLab

    Rock The Night - Europe - 8Bit8BitUzz

    Pacman Melody | Neoclassical Metal | No Copyright Music By WildebasterXWildebasterX

    Very emotional classical guitar song by Fernando Sor | Copyright free

    Optimistic & Positive (Free Music) - "ABILITY TO REJOY" by Numall Fix 🇷🇺BreakingCopyright

    Viking Music - Ivar the BonelessPawl D Beats

    Royalty Free // Epic Fantasy Music "Leaving for Valhalla" by Alexander Nakarada

    Germany National Anthem (Olympic Version 2012/2016) | Free Copyright for Youtube

    Royalty Free Music || Fantasy Tavern Bard D&D Background Music || Drakenhart - Bard TroupeBlackbirdBard Music

    Unyielding Flame – Royalty Free Power Metal | Epic, Melodic, Heroic Instrumental MusicRoyalty Free Audio Vault

    Epic Neoclassical Metal Instrumental | Shredding Guitar Symphony

    Copyright Free Background Music - Neoclassical Metal Instrumental 🎸Anti Vocal

    [Free Music] Dark Fantasy "Prepare Thyself" Royalty Free MusicDarren Curtis Music

    Symphonic metal royalty free musicAlec Koff Label

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    Potentiality - E Minor Power Metal Instrumental (NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC)Jared Elejorde

    The Star-Spangled Banner (In a minor key)David Knighten

    The Fire Within (Power Metal Instrumental) No Copyright : Free MusicWildebasterX

    Adventurous Metal Pirates by Alexander Nakarada [Free Music – Metal No Copyright]FM Free Music -

    1 hr 24 min
  11. Slayer!!!!!! (1988-2001)

    Season 5, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John rekindle their friendship whilst exploring the radiant majest of the holiest of holies that was Slayer from 1988-2001.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1:

    South of Heaven (1988) Choose Your Own Adventure!

    A) "South of Heaven" - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74nTzbgDGWM

    B) "Behind the Crooked Cross- https://youtu.be/uuIAPU6Gpaw?si=LYjyulyZRllYiSYa

    Video Break #1: "War Ensemble" from Seasons in the Abyss (1990)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqnC54vbUbU

    Listening break #2: "Stain of Mind" from Diabolus in Musica (1998)-⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0dqYutGrXk

    Listening break #3: "Disciple" from God Hates Us All (2001)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN8HgHoCuzI

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    Seasons In The Abyss [8 Bit Tribute to Slayer] - 8 Bit Universe

    Slayer - South Of Heaven (8 bit) Chiptune Planet

    'It's In The Fog' by ‪@DarrenCurtisMusic‬ 🇺🇸 | Horror Music (No Copyright) BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

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    Slayer - Disciple (8bit Version) fisketruten

    1 hr 10 min
  12. Patreon Sneak Peek: Heavy Metal Books! Bonus

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric celebrates the holiday season by presenting an informal fireside chat discussing some of the best books ever written about heavy metal in a variety of different categories! This episode is being offered on the main podcast feed as a "Patreon Sneak Peek" for non-members. Please consider signing up to the Heavy Metal 101 Patreon page for just $3/month. Members get access to exclusive content (like this!), as well as the satisfaction of supporting our scrappy little podcast.

    ⁠patreon.com/HeavyMetal101

    (note: a list of all discussed books is available on our Patreon page!)

    39 min
  13. Are You Ready (For Something Nü)!?

    Season 5, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric battles John, at his very most Johnniest, in a doomed effort to convince him that nü metal can actually be pretty damn cool in the hands of practitioners including Korn, Limp Bizkit, Sevendust, System of a Down, Slipknot, and Deftones.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Video Break #1: Comparing and contrasting nü metal with groove metal through two iterations of Machinehead-

    A) Nü: "From this Day" from The Burning Red (1999)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJzeJiHHQOY

    B) Groove: "Locust" from Unto the Locust (2011)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjeqCd6Zm0

    Listening* Break #1: Korn "Blind" from Korn (1994)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGK00Q7xx-s

    *The official YouTube links for each of the "listening break" songs are music videos, so feel free to watch or just listen. Whatever floats your boat!

    Listening break #2: Limp Bizkit "Break Stuff" from Significant Other (1999)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpUYjpKg9KY

    Listening break #3: Deftones "Change (In the House of Flies)" from White Pony (2000)- ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPpDyIJdasg

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    (8-BITS)LIMP BIZKIT-NOOKIE(8-BITS)Scooby Doom 8-bit radio

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    Limp Bizkit - Faith (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff 8bit- 8Bit Albums By MegaTallica

    8-BIT ARCADE - Rumble Fish (8-Bit Sevendust Emulation)8-Bit Arcade - Official

    Sugar [8 Bit Tribute to System of a Down] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit Universe

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    (8-BITS)DEFTONES-ELITE(8-BITS)Scooby Doom 8-bit radio

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    Royalty Free Sober Sad Music (For Videos) - "Yearning" by Shane Ivers 🇬🇧BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    Royalty Free Music | Classical | Auld Lang Syne | Copyright Free MusicRoyalty Free Music for You

    1 hr 15 min
  14. Good Night Sweet Prince (of Darkness)- The Life, Times, and Music of John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne

    Season 5, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John pay tribute to our beloved, dearly departed Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1: Earth "Blue Suede Shoes" (by Carl Perkins) early demo (1969)- ⁠https://youtu.be/IYxkYHqOjLY?si=YNkxQ-5fIrOehY31&t=576

    Listening Break #2: "You Said It All (Live)" from Ozzy Osbourne Live EP (1980)- https://youtu.be/49GY60BkQB4?si=oW3JQvte6cyopvpF

    Listening break #3: "Crazy Train (Live 1981)" from Tribute (1987)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq4x9Ek66es

    Video break #1: "Bark at the Moon" from Bark at the Moon (1983)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LplPi2CxNHI

    Video break #2: excerpt from Decline of the Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojQUYq21G-o

    Listening break #4: "Patient Number 9" from Patient Number 9 (2022)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkiniZBRt3s

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    I Want To Hold Your Hand [8 Bit Tribute to The Beatles] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit Universe

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    Noire #1 - Free Royalty-Free MusicMusic By Pedro

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    A Love Song (for Erin) by Eric Schwartz

    Power Metal Themes - "Wedding March" (Mendelssohn)Serraphas3

    Nostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music

    [FREE] 80s Glam Metal x Glam Rock Type Beat "Fire Inside"LIVING PUFF

    Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon (8-Bits)Rock Bit

    Ozzy Osbourne - Shot In The Dark (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Ozzy Osbourne - Suicide Solution (Live) 8 BitsCharly Navarrete

    Ozzy Osbourne - Miracle Man 8-bitMi 28

    Black Sabbath - War Pigs 8-bitOmnigrad

    OZZY OSBOURNE - No More Tears 8 BITLeonardo Messina

    Ozzy Osbourne - I Just Want You (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

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    Take What You Want [8 Bit Tribute to Post Malone feat. Ozzy Osbourne & Travis Scott]8 Bit Universe

    8-BIT ARCADE - Ordinary Man (8-Bit Ozzy Osbourne & Elton John Emulation)8-Bit Arcade - Official

    Piano ONLY Version - Changes (Black Sabbath)RemyRocks

    Ozzy Osbourne - Patient Number 9 - piano karaoke instrumental cover, lyricsHotMelody

    Black Sabbath - Changes, Australia 1973RareSabbath

    1 hr 18 min
  15. True Crime and Heavy Metal: Jack the Ripper….

    Season 5, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Wherein the Heavy Metal 101 podcast dresses up for Halloween as a true crime podcast, and Eric and guest host author Josh Putnam explore the fascinating history of Jack the Ripper, his horrifying crimes, and the heavy metal music they would eventually inspire.

    Josh Putnam's wonderful book A Heavy Metal History Lesson is available for purchase here: https://a.co/d/hOqyAT9

    Click here for the very special HM101 Jack the Ripper themed heavy metal playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Yjamda29lWD7WTn7Wg4Uv?si=ebee73ffa2fc4941

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Video Break #1: Screaming Lord Sutch & The Savages "Jack the Ripper" Scoptione film (1963) https://youtu.be/Ibx1wZoqQIY?si=QVTLPakuEQB7jf9B

    Listening Break #1: Motorhead "Jack the Ripper" from March or Die (1992)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8ApAHemIjg

    Listening break #2: Whitechapel “Articulo Mortis” from The Somatic Defilement (2007)- https://youtu.be/PykNOKHbmgU?si=idDofmA607qPnrOU

    Listening break #3: Ghost “Respite on the Spitafields” from Impera (2022)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA21qOo2mWs

    Listening break #4: Witchgrinder “Jack the Ripper" from The Demon Calling (2013)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIKapDgcMSQ

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    The Ripper 8-BitFastEddie617

    Black Sabbath - Fairies Wear Boots 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal

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    z3r0 - Haunted Mansion | Creepy/Horror background music - COPYRIGHT FREE MUSICz3r0 - Copyright Free Music

    Broken Toys 2 - Industrial Metal/Halloween - Royalty Free MusicTeknoAXE's Royalty Free Music

    LUMINIX - Ascension (Royalty-Free Metalcore for Gaming // Orchestral Cyberpunk)LUMINIX

    Copyright Free Witchy Halloween Video & Music. YouTube trailers.Teddy Nukes

    59 min
  16. How Metal Got Its Groove Back: Pantera, Sepultura, and a 90's Heavy Metal Revolution

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric struggles mightily in his efforts to convince John of the many virtues found in the music of early groove metal masters including Pantera, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Sepultura, and more.

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1: Bad Brains "Voyage Into Infinity" from Quickness (1989)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfYAifi_9-s

    Listening Break #2: Pantera "Cowboys from Hell" from Cowboy from Hell (1990)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYfljBCpmE4

    Listening break #3: Pantera "Walk" from Vulgar Display of Power (1992)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNjKN0_wx3s and/or "I'm Broken" from Far Beyond Driven (1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYErFMmDBb8

    Listening break #4: Pantera "Suicide Note Pt. 1" and "Suicide Note Pt. 2" from The Great Southern Trendkill (1996)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X5iHWpb5uI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OomnLiLXqY

    Listening break #5: Sepultura "Ratamahatta" from Roots (1996)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeWICOwGkkU

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    [FREE] 80s Glam Metal x Glam Rock Type Beat "Fire Inside"LIVING PUFF

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    Pantera - Cowboys from Hell 8-bit Unerly

    🎵 [FREE] Heavy Metal Guitar shred solo 🎸- WhitePython (NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC) 🎼SV Sounds

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    8-Bit Pantera - I'm Broken8 Bit Bear

    Pantera - Floods (8-Bit Version)Walrus

    [FREE] BRUTAL DEATHCORE Type Instrumental "GODHEAD" Hardcore x Deathcore Type BeatJakeygotit

    White Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65 (8-Bit)EightBitBeats

    Machine Head - Davidian ♬Chiptune Cover♬Chiptune Planet

    Fear Factory - Replica (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Bossa For The Boss royalty free bossa novaFreesound Music

    Sepultura - Beneath the Remains 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal

    Sepultura - Beneath the Remains 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal

    Sepultura - Morbid Visions 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal

    Sepultura - From The Past Comes The Storms 8 Bitslantyrock

    Sepultura - Stronger than Hate 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal

    Sepultura - Dead Embryonic Cells (8 bit)Chiptune Planet

    Xavante | Música na Serra | A’uwē Uptabi | Projeto Histórias da TradiçãoTrip Aldeias | Helio Nobre

    [FREE] Alternative Rock x Metalcore x Metal Type Beat - "Nightmare" | Metalcore Instrumental52Blu

    'Filaments' by ‪@ScottBuckley‬ 🇦🇺 | Sad Ambiental Music (No Copyright) 😔BreakingCopyright

    1 hr 8 min
  17. The One Where They (Finally) Talk About Led Zeppelin!

    Season 5, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John put on their big boy panties and finally discuss arguably the most important proto-metal band of all time: Led Zeppelin!

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    (Optional) Listening Break #1: "Communication Breakdown" from Led Zeppelin I (1969)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2atkj_KWLl0

    or "Heartbreaker" from Led Zeppelin II (1969)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5O4073zCKA

    Listening Break #2: "Immigrant Song" from Led Zeppelin III (1970)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Y8OWkiUts

    Listening break #3: "In the Evening" from In Through the Out Door (1979)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJSJavz1AOM

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    Led Zeppelin - Communication breakdown 8-bit Omnigrad

    Led Zeppelin - Whole lotta love 8-bit Omnigrad

    W. A. Mozart, Symphony No.38 in D major | Copyright Free Music | No Copyright Music | Audio Library

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    Immigrant Song (2020 Remaster) [8 Bit Tribute to Led Zeppelin] - 8 Bit Universe

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    Led Zeppelin When The Levee Breaks Audio 8 Bit Remix Cover Version Ashes To8Bit

    Paddy on the Handcar/Ed Kellogg's March California Consolidated Drum Band

    Led Zeppelin -The Ocean (8 bit) DAWG BALLS

    Led Zeppelin - Kashmir (8 bit) Chiptune Planet

    8-bit: Led Zeppelin - Wanton Song 8bitRock

    A Tragedy | Sad Ambient Music | D&D Fantasy Background Music | RPG Music (No Copyright) Death By Die

    8-bit: Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand 8bitsbrothers

    Eerie & Scary Ambient (Royalty Free Music) - "CURSE" by Mehul Sharma 🇮🇳BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free

    Led Zeppelin - In the Evening - Chiptune version PaulIsDeadMissHim

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    1 hr 12 min
  18. Bonus Midsommar Madness: The Saga of Quorthon and Bathory...

    Season 4, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John surprise the world with a midsummer bonus episode dedicated to the life and times of one of the most important metal artists of all time, Quorthon, and his legendary black metal/Viking metal band Bathory.

    This bonus episode would not have been possible without the support of beloved Heavy Metal 101 Patreon members like Quorthon100, who requested this specific topic. Please do consider joining us on our Patreon page for just $3/month. Not only will you have the opportunity to request a bonus episode topic all your own and gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Listening Break #1: "Sacrifice" early version from the Scandinavian Metal Attack compilation (1984)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J5w-DrR1po

    Bonus listening: Want to compare the earlier version of "Sacrifice" directly with the classic version from the self-titled debut (1984)? Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZvD4CV4QDM

    Listening break #2: “The Return of Darkness and Evil" from The Return...of the Darkness and Evil (1985)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0wzwQgvpoA

    Listening break #3: “Woman of Dark Desires" from Under the Sign of the Black Mark (1987)-

    ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uryRdqFdvhw

    Listening break #4: "A Fine Day to Die" from Blood Fire Death (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ghJQzNDihA

    Video Break #1: "One Rode to Asa Bay" from Hammerheart (1990)- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE-UIbpag3I

    Twilight of the Gods (1991) rules. You really should check out "Under the Ruins": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfsXRtbK48I

    Listening break #5: "Oh No No" by Quorthon from Album (1994) -

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejiDqpaZVnk

    Listening break #6: "Nordland" from Nordland I (2002)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Dr3HZltLg

    Listening break #7: "Song to Hall Up High" by Jennie Tebler (w/Quorthon) from the Silverwing single (2005)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWBEdtG0-OY

    RIP Quorthon (1966-2004). Gone but never forgotten.

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  19. The Elephants in the Room Pt. 2: Metal Up Your Ass (Metallica 1987-92)

    Season 4, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John celebrate the 4th season finale by looking in on some of the most monumental heavy metal ever made, including ...And Justice for All and The Black Album (Metallica).

    Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:

    Video Break #1: "One" from ...And Justice for All (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8bTdBs-cw

    Listening Break #1: Choose your own adventure!

    a) “Sad But True" from The Black Album (1991)-

    https://youtu.be/TpohVYomw2o?si=1GSJIoaKZusJQMnh

    b) "So What" b side, originally by Anti-Nowhere League (1993)-

    ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaGrNq9VrCc

    Listening break #2: “Wherever I May Roam" from The Black Album

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-cEyiM9adE

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  20. The Elephants in the Room Pt. 1: Guns N’ ?!★꩜ing Roses (1989-92)

    Season 4, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Wherein Eric and John gird their loins, say their prayers, and set forth on an exploration of two of the most frightening, awe-inspiring, and odd monuments in the history of rock music: Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, while also peaking in on some of the bad behavior that was so deeply interwoven into the legend of Guns N' Roses.

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    Video break #1: “You Could Be Mine”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXx9S2nDouY

    Special thanks to beloved friend of the show Jon Barbas for helping to sponsor this episode! Check out Jon's fantastic podcast, Heavy Metal Philosophy, available on YouTube, everywhere you listen to podcasts, or at https://heavymetalphilosophy.com/

    Listening Break #1: Choose your own adventure!

    a) “November Rain" (ok, it's actually the video: I couldn't resist)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbUC-UaAxE

    b) "Don't Damn Me"

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