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December’s request comes from our good friend Chris Willenbrock who wanted to hear us discuss the 1991 release from #CorrosionOfConformity, Blind. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #thrashmetal #sludgemetal #stonermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #thrashmetal #sludgemetal #stonermetal
December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
December’s request comes from our good friend Chris Willenbrock who wanted to hear us discuss the 1991 release from #CorrosionOfConformity, Blind. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #thrashmetal #sludgemetal #stonermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #thrashmetal #sludgemetal #stonermetal
Released on December 3, 1965, #TheBeatles released their iconic album, #RubberSoul. Almost sixty years later, we discuss this record and the band’s undeniable influence on rock and metal music. (1/2)
#metalsky #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #classicrock
#metalsky #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #classicrock
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Released on December 3, 1965, #TheBeatles released their iconic album, #RubberSoul. Almost sixty years later, we discuss this record and the band’s undeniable influence on rock and metal music. (1/2)
#metalsky #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #classicrock
#metalsky #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr #classicrock
Ten years ago, #Draconian bestowed upon us their sixth album, Sovran. A haunting blend of gothic, doom, and death metal, this record was a favorite of Justin’s when it was released. Did it hold up for him a decade later? And what does Chris think? Tune into Episode 291 to find out!
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November 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Ten years ago, #Draconian bestowed upon us their sixth album, Sovran. A haunting blend of gothic, doom, and death metal, this record was a favorite of Justin’s when it was released. Did it hold up for him a decade later? And what does Chris think? Tune into Episode 291 to find out!
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We are delaying our originally scheduled episode on Draconian’s Sovran album until next week and for good reason! We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the talented and lovely #MarcelaBovio. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal #streamofpassion #ayreon
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal #streamofpassion #ayreon
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
We are delaying our originally scheduled episode on Draconian’s Sovran album until next week and for good reason! We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the talented and lovely #MarcelaBovio. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal #streamofpassion #ayreon
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal #streamofpassion #ayreon
Easily the most unique album we’ve ever discussed on the podcast, listening to the 1991 self-titled debut from #MrBungle was a journey we won’t soon forget. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal #mikepatton
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal #mikepatton
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Easily the most unique album we’ve ever discussed on the podcast, listening to the 1991 self-titled debut from #MrBungle was a journey we won’t soon forget. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal #mikepatton
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal #mikepatton
Our march of time through the #Helloween discography continues… After an impressive renaissance with Master of the Rings, the band followed that up in 1996 with The Time of the Oath. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
October 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our march of time through the #Helloween discography continues… After an impressive renaissance with Master of the Rings, the band followed that up in 1996 with The Time of the Oath. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
The classic #PowerQuest lineup will reunite next year at the Warriors of Steel Festival and we had Steve Williams and Steve Scott join us to talk all about it. The guys go into how this reunion came about and much much more. Episode 287 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
October 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
The classic #PowerQuest lineup will reunite next year at the Warriors of Steel Festival and we had Steve Williams and Steve Scott join us to talk all about it. The guys go into how this reunion came about and much much more. Episode 287 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal
What started as a side project for #ArjenLucassen, as well as a vehicle for a very talented but mostly unknown #MarcelaBovio, would turn into a full fledged band known as #StreamOfPassion. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal
October 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
What started as a side project for #ArjenLucassen, as well as a vehicle for a very talented but mostly unknown #MarcelaBovio, would turn into a full fledged band known as #StreamOfPassion. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #symphonicmetal #progmetal #progressivemetal
This week marks the 30th and 25th anniversary respectively of Insomniac and Warning from #GreenDay. Both of these records showed a different side of the pop punk icons with Insomniac being a direct response to the band’s massive overnight success the year before… (1/2)
#poppunk #punkrock
#poppunk #punkrock
October 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Many thanks to our good friend Keith Nickell who requested we discuss the 2001 release from #Rammstein, Mutter! This was both Justin and Chris’ first dive into a full-length album from the German #industrialmetal titans. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal
#metalsky #heavymetal
October 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Many thanks to our good friend Keith Nickell who requested we discuss the 2001 release from #Rammstein, Mutter! This was both Justin and Chris’ first dive into a full-length album from the German #industrialmetal titans. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal
#metalsky #heavymetal
In the wake of Tomas Lindberg’s tragic death, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Slaughter of the Soul album from #AtTheGates a little earlier than planned. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #melodicdeathmetal #deathmetal #tomaslindberg
#metalsky #heavymetal #melodicdeathmetal #deathmetal #tomaslindberg
October 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
In the wake of Tomas Lindberg’s tragic death, we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Slaughter of the Soul album from #AtTheGates a little earlier than planned. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #melodicdeathmetal #deathmetal #tomaslindberg
#metalsky #heavymetal #melodicdeathmetal #deathmetal #tomaslindberg
Unfortunately we have to postpone this week’s episode by a couple of days as Chris has been under the weather. We hope to have the episode out by Wednesday so stay tuned and thank you for your patience!
September 29, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Unfortunately we have to postpone this week’s episode by a couple of days as Chris has been under the weather. We hope to have the episode out by Wednesday so stay tuned and thank you for your patience!
Often overshadowed by Paradox, Moving Target by #RoyalHunt, deserves just as much attention. We celebrate this record’s thirtieth anniversary by discussing each and every track as well as what this album’s legacy is in the pantheon of releases from the legendary melodic #progmetal band. (1/2)
September 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Often overshadowed by Paradox, Moving Target by #RoyalHunt, deserves just as much attention. We celebrate this record’s thirtieth anniversary by discussing each and every track as well as what this album’s legacy is in the pantheon of releases from the legendary melodic #progmetal band. (1/2)
The 24th edition of #ProgPowerUSA has come to an end and Justin and Chris have all the details and highlights. Stay tuned until the end for our brief thoughts on next year’s epic lineup as well. Episode 281 is live! #metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #progmetal #progpower #ppusa
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September 15, 2025 at 2:16 AM
The 24th edition of #ProgPowerUSA has come to an end and Justin and Chris have all the details and highlights. Stay tuned until the end for our brief thoughts on next year’s epic lineup as well. Episode 281 is live! #metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #progmetal #progpower #ppusa
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Justin and Chris are headed to ProgPower next week but before they go, there is one more order of business and that’s September’s request. This one comes to us from Brian Hueller who asked us to discuss Scatterbrain’s debut album, 1990’s Here Comes Trouble. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal
September 1, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Justin and Chris are headed to ProgPower next week but before they go, there is one more order of business and that’s September’s request. This one comes to us from Brian Hueller who asked us to discuss Scatterbrain’s debut album, 1990’s Here Comes Trouble. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #funkmetal
Can't express how excited we were to hear this announcement. The quest must continue!
August 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Can't express how excited we were to hear this announcement. The quest must continue!
The latest album from power metal legends #Helloween, Giants & Monsters will be released later this week and TME guys have you covered. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #giantsandmonsters
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #giantsandmonsters
August 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The latest album from power metal legends #Helloween, Giants & Monsters will be released later this week and TME guys have you covered. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #giantsandmonsters
#metalsky #heavymetal #powermetal #giantsandmonsters
#Helloween has a brand new album coming out next week and who better to discuss this release than one of the founding members of the band, guitarist #MichaelWeikath! (1/2)
#heavymetal #metalsky #powermetal
#heavymetal #metalsky #powermetal
August 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
#Helloween has a brand new album coming out next week and who better to discuss this release than one of the founding members of the band, guitarist #MichaelWeikath! (1/2)
#heavymetal #metalsky #powermetal
#heavymetal #metalsky #powermetal
The Prince of Darkness may be gone but he will never be forgotten and this week we do our part in memorializing the legend of #OzzyOsbourne by discussing his debut solo album, 1980’s Blizzard of Ozz. Episode 276 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal
August 11, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The Prince of Darkness may be gone but he will never be forgotten and this week we do our part in memorializing the legend of #OzzyOsbourne by discussing his debut solo album, 1980’s Blizzard of Ozz. Episode 276 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal
August’s request comes from our good friend Adam who wanted to hear us discuss 1992’s How the Gods Kill from #Danzig. This was one of the most unique albums we’ve ever covered as it touches on several different genres and styles. Episode 275 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal
August 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
August’s request comes from our good friend Adam who wanted to hear us discuss 1992’s How the Gods Kill from #Danzig. This was one of the most unique albums we’ve ever covered as it touches on several different genres and styles. Episode 275 is live!
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#metalsky #heavymetal
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#metalsky #heavymetal
Here’s one you may have missed! Twenty years ago this week, short-lived Swedish #powermetal outfit #Nightscape released their only album, Symphony of the Night. If you don’t remember this one, now’s as good a time as any to familiarize yourself with it. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal
#metalsky #heavymetal
July 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Here’s one you may have missed! Twenty years ago this week, short-lived Swedish #powermetal outfit #Nightscape released their only album, Symphony of the Night. If you don’t remember this one, now’s as good a time as any to familiarize yourself with it. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal
#metalsky #heavymetal
After Chris chose Twilight in Olympus, Justin decided to make it an “Exchange Double” and stuck with #SymphonyX. This time, we go back ten years and discuss the band’s most recent release, Underworld! Episode 272 is live!
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#heavymetal #metalsky #progmetal #powermetal #progressivemetal
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#heavymetal #metalsky #progmetal #powermetal #progressivemetal
July 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
After Chris chose Twilight in Olympus, Justin decided to make it an “Exchange Double” and stuck with #SymphonyX. This time, we go back ten years and discuss the band’s most recent release, Underworld! Episode 272 is live!
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#heavymetal #metalsky #progmetal #powermetal #progressivemetal
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#heavymetal #metalsky #progmetal #powermetal #progressivemetal
This week, we do our third deep dive into American #progressivemetal legends #SymphonyX! On this occasion, we discuss the band’s fourth release, 1998’s Twilight in Olympus. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #progmetal #powermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #progmetal #powermetal
July 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This week, we do our third deep dive into American #progressivemetal legends #SymphonyX! On this occasion, we discuss the band’s fourth release, 1998’s Twilight in Olympus. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #progmetal #powermetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #progmetal #powermetal
July’s request comes from our good friend Caleb Land who requested the 2005 album from #Dragonlord, Black Wings of Destiny. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #blackmetal #symphonicmetal #symphonicblackmetal #thrashmetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #blackmetal #symphonicmetal #symphonicblackmetal #thrashmetal
July 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
July’s request comes from our good friend Caleb Land who requested the 2005 album from #Dragonlord, Black Wings of Destiny. (1/2)
#metalsky #heavymetal #blackmetal #symphonicmetal #symphonicblackmetal #thrashmetal
#metalsky #heavymetal #blackmetal #symphonicmetal #symphonicblackmetal #thrashmetal
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Clayman by #InFlames! This album is considered the last of the band’s classic #melodicdeathmetal sound before going a different direction and experimenting with other styles into the 2000s and beyond. Episode 270 is live!
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June 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
This week we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Clayman by #InFlames! This album is considered the last of the band’s classic #melodicdeathmetal sound before going a different direction and experimenting with other styles into the 2000s and beyond. Episode 270 is live!
Link in bio!
Link in bio!