That Metal Podcast

Ghouls and Goils! Join me as I have an amazing conversation with Jan and Ian of prog rock band Refestramus. We discuss horror movies, A.I., the importance of physical media, and of course their latest album "Morri's Rock Boutique". For fans of Styx, Steven Wilson, Kansas, and Arjen Lucassen's solo work. Check out their IG page here: https://www.instagram.com/refestramus/

Apple Music Link: https://music.apple.com/us/album/morris-rock-boutique/1883706714

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6rrZZWtbjPuq3vjLcPRQSi?si=06sGwErbQMaRXaLjCKUxiw

Hello ghouls and gals! On this episode we discuss my birthday and 20 albums that turn 43 as well! 1983 was an incredible year for heavy metal!

Hails metal geeks and dorks! I have the pleasure of having a chat with German metalhead Vanessa Funke on her latest slab of melodic death metal. It is epic, grand, and hopeful. We also discuss Dungeon Synth and some awesome releases of 2026. Check out her socials here below:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCcR2lNaH2Pag3g1VIS6qiTw?si=Gvsq4x86WLIRtnb-

https://www.instagram.com/vanessafunke_music/

Big Mike and I go down memory lane and discuss our evolving taste in music and movies. Not to be missed!

Metal nerds AND film geeks rejoice! Ruben and I discuss films that Might have a metal correlation. You be the judge! What other movies should we discuss? We also discuss the many legends we have lost in cinema like Dolly and Tim Curry. But wait, there's more! We talk about the continuing drama with Melanie Loves Death Metal. Music is brought to you by the band Oriax! Link to their YouTube below: https://youtube.com/channel/UCi3KgnzJYHF8efsTykK873A?si=D2Vhw7_6Y_ERwsGY

Time to go goblin mode! Erik of Falsimonian (and cohost of TMP) and I discuss his band and music, some of the best albums of 2026, drama with another content creator, the dangers of a.i., and of course Sony going digital. Check out the band page: https://www.instagram.com/falsimonian/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/703Afex1CT2nCFkjzuZXAo

Metal ghouls and girls! Ruben and I talk about the connection between metal and video games. Strap in because we bring up over 45 video games and how they connect to heavy metal. To make it more interesting, we attach a band to each game. Check it!!

This is a serious one people. I share my experience getting ripped off by a respected member of the metal/vinyl community: YouTuber "Melanie Loves Death Metal". She has gone missing in action, accounts deactivated, and blocking everyone she owes money to. If you have had similar experiences, please email me and let me know.

Ghouls and girls I am joined by Vel, a metal obsessed Croatian living in Germany. We discuss 5 albums we would take to our desert island, ai in music and the future of metal, Sony decided to go digital only, and much more! This was a blast, so stick around!

Metal ghouls and girls! Eli and I share some of the latest movie and music pickups of the last couple of months or so. We also discuss the rising cost of vinyl, the Twin Temple controversy, and of course Sony's decision to discontinue physical media. Here is the link to the interview by Bardo Methodology in which they discuss grave desecration with a band (which was also discussed).

https://www.bardomethodology.com/articles/2021/02/24/ordo-templi-aeternae-lucis-interview/

On this hit it and quit episode (AKA short episode), I talk about 6 albums by 6 different bands, spanning 6 genres that every beginning (OR veteran) metalhead should own in their vinyl collection. Also, if you dig old school thrash metal done right, check out Deceptor's new single "Whammer", link attached!! https://youtu.be/Pxvgae9FHFc?si=DD52RmQ3v1e37EsI

Metal nerds! Ruben joins me as we discuss albums that turn 30 years old! This episode definitely makes you go down memory lane, so stick around with a drink and enjoy! Cheers!

Metal nerds! On this episode I talk about Banana Man, Men's mental health month, AND 3 loves and 3 hates I have as being part of the vinyl community and collecting vinyl. This one has some OPINIONS, so strap in!!

Metalheads today I am talking about some songs in rock and metal that make me happy! From 80's rock to death metal, these tunes have something different to offer, but the end result is happiness! I also discuss the high prices in collecting vinyl and cds and how resellers suck!!

Metalheads! I have another episode of this, that, and the other. Starting with King's X grungy and grimy debut "Out of a Silent Planet" and moving to something released just 2 months ago; A Somber Funeral's emotional platter "Since You Left These Shores". As for the other... we get into cosmic weirdness with Henge's brand of psychedelic, edm, surfer rock music with "ExoKosm". I have also left the link to Pete Pardo of Sea of Tranquility who is in need of some help battling brain cancer.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-peter-pardos-fight-against-brain-cancer

Eli and I discuss and share some of the most recent music pickups of the last few months. From cds to vinyl, from death/black metal to folk music, we share it all.

Metal freaks! In today's "triple dipper" I recommend Evergrey's 2001 "In Search of Truth" and Majesties 2023 album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed". I also talk about the 1994 movie "The Stoned Age" that follows two rockers on their adventure to party and score with babes.

TTatO explores 1 classic album that is establish or a hidden gem, 1 modern album post 2020, and 1 movie or video game that I think you might enjoy. Today I will talk about The Elysian Field's "We...the Enlightened" 1999, Countless Skies 2020 masterpiece "Glow", and the creepily funny oddball film "Ravenous" 1999. Buy the ticket, take the ride!

Finally! Erick and return to share our favorite albums of 2025 and one non-metal album that is sure to ruffle some feathers! What are some of your favorite albums of 2025? Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/that_metal_podcast_/?hl=en

Songs in chronological order:

1. Cea Serin- Where None Shall Follow

2. Moron Police- Alfredo and the Afterlife

3. Kardashev- Reunion

4. Allegaeon- Dark Matter Dynamics

We're back baby! Erik and I discuss 5 records that we won't sell as well as some album recommendations. If you want to skip the chitchat, skip to the 26:43 min mark. OR check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube! Link below:

https://youtu.be/xa7bfXB9_BY