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Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalGrab Bag 012: Thrash that isn't the Big FourMetalheads! You know Ben & David love their thrash, so David decided this month's grab bag should be thrash bands outside of the "Big Four." So we spin Death Angel "Humanicide," (2019); Testament, "The Ritual," (1992), Heathen, "Victim of Deception," (1991), and Holy Moses, "Finished with the Dogs," (1987).2022-08-3144 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalSix Feet Under, "Warpath," (1997), ReviewMetalheads!! In this episode, we journey back in time to listen to Chris Barnes and Terry West's then side project, Six Feet Under's second studio album Warpath. Ben and David have memories of this but what will Tracey and Gabe think?2021-12-0624 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy Metal1914, "Where Fear and Weapons Meet," (2021), ReviewMetalheads!! David's pick for an album coming out in October is this third slice of World War I influenced metal by the Ukrainian death machines 1914.2021-11-2925 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 018: SoilworkMetalheads!! David indulges his love of Swedish melodic death metal and brings forth a fistful of Soilwork for us to consider. Figure Number Five (2003), Stabbing the Drama (2005), The Panic Broadcast (2010), and The Ride Majestic (2015). Unfortunately, Ben proves he is a moron and listened to The Living Infinite instead of The Ride Majestic, so he drops out for the last album. 2021-11-2057 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalVltimas, "Something Wicked Marches In," (2019), ReviewMetalheads!! David Vincent of Morbid Angel fame and Blasphemer from Mayhem are joined by Flo Mounier to create this blackened death "supergroup." Does it live up to the pedigree?2021-11-1517 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalCarcass, "Torn Arteries," (2021), ReviewMetalheads!! The prophecy has been fulfilled, David's pick for an album released in September of 2021 could not be anything else but Carcass. 2021-11-0423 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalJinjer, "Wallflowers," (2021) ReviewMetalheads!! David has picked the latest album by Ukrainian metallers Jinjer for his August new release review. Tracey couldn't be happier. 2021-09-2020 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalCerebral Rot, "Excretions of Mortality," (2021), ReviewMetalheads!! David flexes his necrotic muscles as an ambassador of death metal and brings forth the filth of Cerebral Rot's latest, Excretions of Mortality. 2021-09-0924 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalAt the Gates, "The Nightmare of Being," (2021), ReviewMetalheads!! David's pick for an album released in July is the seventh studio album by melodic death metal legends, At the Gates. An album rooted in cosmic pessimism and driving guitar. 2021-08-3027 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalIron Maiden, "Powerslave," (1984), ReviewMetalheads!! In this episode, Buck & Gabe return to discuss an album that David has been clamoring for, Powerslave. Have you heard of it?2021-08-1929 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalVader, "Solitude in Madness," (2020), ReviewMetalheads!! David brings the Polish Pain by selecting Vader's 2020 offering for us to spin!2021-08-0524 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalGrab Bag 002: Totally Awesome Sweet Alabama Liquid SnakeMetalheads!! Ben, David, & Tracey were joined by a domestic man of mystery, on a journey into Alabama for the Fourth of July. On the way, they of course listened to metal, thus our second grab bag of reviews was born! In this episode, we discuss Rage Against the Machine, Evil Empire (1996), Corrosion of Conformity, Wiseblood (1996), Pallbearer, Forgotten Days (2020), and Cirith Ungol, King of the Dead (1984).2021-07-161h 21
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalArtillery, "X," (2021), ReviewMetalheads!! For his pick for an album released in May, David pulled out the big guns. Denmark thrash legends Artillery's tenth studio album X.2021-06-2822 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMorbid Angel, "Covenant," (1993), ReviewMetalheads!! It is time to discuss Nietzsche, God, and the glory of Morbid Angel's third full length. David, in particular, has a lot to say on this one. 2021-06-1432 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalWheel, "Resident Human," (2021), ReviewMetalheads! The Wheel rolls on with their second studio album Resident Human. Last time, Ben wasn't overly impressed while Tracey found himself firmly in the bag. Do these stances still stand? Where does David come in on this?2021-05-0617 min
Whiskey and WoeTriple Shot. Brent Cobb, Ward Davis, and Zach BryanHowdy, it's been about 6 months since we last released anything so we decided to record a special triple album review of some of our favorite songwriters' 2020 albums. Then Ben finally got around to editing it. Pour a triple shot and join us. 2021-05-0532 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 010: The Ocean CollectiveMetalheads! For this month's discography blast, we spin four albums by the Ocean Collective; Precambrian (2007), Heliocentric (2010), Anthropocentric (2010), and Pelagial (2013). Tracey loves these Berliner's combination of intricate music and scientifically based lyrics. What will David & Ben think? Tune in and see!2021-04-2454 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalVoivod, "The Wake," (2018), ReviewMetalheads! In this episode, we spin the fourteenth studio album by Canadian legends Voivod, 2018's The Wake. Neither David or Ben have listened to this band since the 1990s while this album was Tracey's first exposure to them at all. 2021-03-1523 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 008: ClutchMetalheads!! Telekinetic, prophetic, Dynomite Clutch is here!! We spin four of the Maryland powerhouse's best, as selected by the good Dr. David. Blast Tyrant (2004), Robot Hive/Exodus (2005), Earth Rocker (2013), and Psychic Warfare (2015). Another hellofan episode here in your Church of Heavy Metal! Get your burning beards ready and dive in. 2021-02-2151 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDeath, "Human," (1991), ReviewMetalheads!! David takes the wheel and drives us back through the swamps of Florida straight into the 1991 epic Death album, Human. Tune in for our take on this classic. 2021-02-0416 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalBolt Thrower, "Realm of Chaos: Slaves to Darkness," (1989), ReviewMetalheads!! We go through the Eye of Terror to arrive back in 1989 to spin the second album by Bolt Thrower! An album that both Ben & David were introduced to via the wargame Warhammer 40K. Bring your skulls for the blood god and join us in some tasty early British death metal!2021-01-1123 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalThunderdome Approved! Our Top Ten Albums of 2020Metalheads!! It is time for a look back at the year in music. David, Ben, & Tracey each ranked their top 25 albums of 2020 and then dumped them into the Thunderdome! What emerged was our top ten metal albums. We also discuss some of our favorite songs, our individual rankings, and some albums we are looking forward to this year. 2021-01-0353 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalRainbow, "Rising," (1976), ReviewMetalheads!! This episode we go back to before anyone of the trinity of hosts was alive and take a look at the second album from Rainbow, Rising. Ben, David, & Tracey get all get their first taste of what Blackmore and Dio's early alchemical metal. What did we think? Tune in. 2020-11-3017 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMarilyn Manson, "Antichrist Superstar," (1996), ReviewMetalheads! Ben & David inflict the second studio album by Marilyn Manson on Tracey. The results were....unexpected. What did the man behind Kloaka Metal think of this slice of mid 90s gothic industrial? 2020-11-2325 min
Whiskey and WoeZephaniah OHora, "Listening to the Music," (2020) ReviewHowdy. This week we take a listen to New York City-based Merle Haggard clone Zephaniah OHora's second full-length album.
*Note this came out on Spotify with music but not on other platforms so I am re-upping*2020-11-0817 min
Whiskey and WoeHayes Carll, "Alone Together Sessions." (2020), ReviewHowdy. Your favorite songwriter's favorite songwriter* has released a Pandemic album full of acoustic interpretations of some of his best songs. Get our thoughts here.
*Unless your favorite songwriter is Steve Earle
*Note this came out on Spotify with music but not on other platforms so I am re-upping*2020-11-0612 min
Whiskey and WoeThe Panhandlers, "The Panhandlers," (2020), ReviewHowdy! The Pandhandlers, which sees William Clark Green, Josh Abbott, John Baumann, and Cleto Cordero of Flatland Cavalry form what some call a "supergroup" released their debut album before COVID-19 turned everything upside down in March. We finally get around to reviewing it. What do we think?
*Note this came out on Spotify with music but not on other platforms so I am re-upping*2020-11-0615 min
Whiskey and WoeCharley Crockett, "Welcome to Hard Times," (2020), ReviewHowdy! This week we review the 6th studio album by Louisiana native Charley Crockett. We first became cognizant of Charley due to his covers; what will we think of an album full of his originals? *Note this came out on Spotify with music but not on other platforms so I am re-upping* 2020-11-0612 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 004: Scar SymmetryMetalheads!! Tracey has sent Ben & David on a trip to Sweden for a tour through the sci-fi influenced melodic death metal of Scar Symmetry. Although, we had some technical issues and lost about 2 minutes off the front end, come hear what we think about Pitch Black Progress (2006), Holographic Universe (2008), Dark Matter Dimensions (2009), and The Singularity (2014).2020-10-211h 09
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMarilyn Manson, "We Are Chaos." (2020), ReviewMetalheads!! In this episode, we spin David's pick for an album released in September. The eleventh studio album by gothic elder statesmen Marilyn Manson and his producer Shooter Jennings, son of Country Music Legend Waylon Jennings. How does this shake out? Tune in and see. 2020-10-1220 min
Whiskey and WoeMargo Price, "That's How Rumors Get Started," (2020), ReviewHowdy! We take another swig from the discography of Margo Price this week, reviewing her third studio album That's How Rumors Get Started. We really enjoyed the last album of hers we did. Will the trend continue?2020-10-1013 min
Evoking HistoryAfricanist Round TableThomas Bouril approached me with the idea to get the African Historians I had previously had on the podcast to do a roundtable. I liked the idea. So, Chase Barney, Alex Marino, Thomas, and Dr. David Pizzo join me to engage in a roundtable on various topics. From the impact of COVID on our research and institutions to Chinese investment in the African continent.2020-10-0600 min
Whiskey and WoeCorb Lund, "Agricultural Tragic," (2020), ReviewHowdy! We go North of the border to check out Canadian horse enthusiast Corb Lund's tenth studio album, Agricultural Tragic. This is a mature album with incredibly clever lyrics. Should you drink whiskey or should you drink gin? You know our answer. 2020-10-0316 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 003: PanteraMetalheads! October is here and it is time for another discography blast from the past. We head down to Texas to look at Pantera. A band that both Ben & David have a lot of history with. A band that rose to stardom then tragically ended. We look at Cowboys from Hell, Vulgar Display of Power, The Great Southern Trend Kill, & Reinventing the Steel. 2020-10-021h 08
Whiskey and WoeSteve Earle, "Ghosts of West Virginia," (2020), ReviewHowdy! That Texas via New York Hardcore Troubador Steve Earle released his twentieth album earlier this year. Ghosts of West Virginia, essentially a concept album about a mining tragedy. Pour your best mountain liquor and give it a spin.2020-09-2613 min
Whiskey and WoeHellbound Glory, "Pure Scum," (2020), ReviewHowdy! In this episode we look back to an episode we recorded in July that Ben forgot to post. Oops. Anyway, here is our take on the 2020 release by Hellbound Glory, Pure Scum. The tail of a man, a city, and a lifestyle. Check it out!2020-09-1914 min
Whiskey and WoeVincent Neil Emerson, "Fried Chicken & Evil Women," (2019)Howdy! David & Ben take a look back into 2019 for the debut album by Vincent Neil Emerson, the impeccably named Fried Chicken & Evil Women. Can the album possibly live up to the name? Tune in and find out. 2020-09-1213 min
Whiskey and WoeKyle Nix, "Lightning on the Mountain & Other Short Stories," (2020), ReviewHowdy. When the fiddle player of the Turnpike Troubadors releases a solo album Ben & David are going to listen with fairly high expectations. You know what they say about having high expectations. Tune in and find out what the guys had to say about Kyle Nix's much anticipated solo debut. 2020-09-0510 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalDiscography Blast 002: Lamb Of GodNOW YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING TO POD FOR!! We roll into our second Discography Blast with Richmond, Virginia's Lamb of God! Spinning Ashes of the Wake (2004), Sacrament (2006), Wrath (2009), and Sturm und Drung (2015). Aside from Slayer, this is the band David, Ben, and Tracey have seen the most times. Despite this, the discography was something Ben wasn't all that familiar with. That changes now. Check it out!!2020-09-0359 min
Whiskey and WoeJoshua Ray Walker, "Glad You Made It," (2020), ReviewHowdy, this week David & Ben look at the second album by an emerging artist from down Texas way. Joshua Ray Walker, a pretty damn good guitarist and a great lyricist. Check it out! 2020-08-2915 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalScar Symmetry, "The Unseen Empire," (2011) ReviewMetal Heads!! The Kloaka Metal Hammer strikes with one of Tracey's favorite band, Scar Symmetry. These mad Swedes come in with their 5th studio album, The Unseen Empire! An album or reptilian overlords and other David Icke fever dreams. The questions, as always, are, is it heavy and does it rock?
One of us certainly thinks so, what about the other?2020-08-2716 min
Whiskey and WoeJaime Wyatt, "Neon Cross," (2020), ReviewHowdy! Very few artists have lived the outlaw lifestyle any more than Jaime Wyatt. It is little wonder then, that on her second album Neon Cross, she turned to Shooter Jennings to produce. What will Ben & David think of this particular derivative of the outlaw sound? Belly up and find out. 2020-08-2221 min
Whiskey and WoeTessa Lou Williams, "Tessa Lou Williams," (2020), ReviewHowdy! Ben & David return to listen to the debut self-titled solo album by Tessa Lou Williams. It sits in that sweet spot of classic dance hall country. Two-step over and give it a listen. 2020-08-1517 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMegadeth, "Rust In Peace," (1990) ReviewMetal Heads!! We are back to discuss Megadeth's fourth studio album and the first with Nick Menza and Marty Friedman, Rust In Peace. This album is widely regarded as one of the best metal albums of all time. Will Ben, Tracey and David concur, or will they be taken away by the "Tornado of Souls." Get your horns up and find out! 2020-08-1425 min
Whiskey and WoeJason Isbell & The 400 Unit, "Reunions," (2020), ReviewHowdy, David and Ben spin one of the most anticipated albums of the year for fans of this genre of music. The seventh studio album by Jason Isbell, Reunions. Will this much-acclaimed singer/songwriter live up to expectations after a truly tremendous run of albums? Or should listeners "Be Afraid?" tune in and see!2020-08-0819 min
Whiskey and WoeCaitlin Cannon, "The TrashCannon Album," Review (2020)Howdy, this week Ben & David listen to the debut solo album by Caitlin Cannon. It is a fun little album that takes the piss out of everything. Irreverent and fairly well played. Get you a double shot of Cannon and listen along. 2020-08-0112 min
Whiskey and WoeZach Bryan, "Elisabeth," (2020) ReviewHowdy. Nothing too clever to say on this one folks, this is one of the best albums we have heard thus far. Pour a drink, sit down by a bonfire, and listen. This guy needs to be heard.2020-07-2516 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalSoilwork, "Verkligheten." (2019), ReviewMetal Heads!!! We conclude our journey with Dr. David Pizzo (@Pizzohistorian) through Swedish metal with the 11th studio album by Soilwork, Verkligheten! Both David and Tracey had more experience with this band than Ben so see what he thinks of this particular brand of melodic death and groove metal. 2020-07-2317 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMeshuggah, Destroy Erase Improve, (1995), ReviewMetal Heads!! Our journey with Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) through Swedish metal continues! This episode we enter the polyrhythmic pummeling machine that is Meshuggah's second album Destroy Erase Improve! Join the Church of Heavy Metal with another chapter of the gospel. 2020-07-2017 min
Whiskey and WoeCaleb Caudle, "Better Hurry Up," (2020) ReviewHowdy. This week David & Ben spin the eighth studio album by Caleb Caudle, Better Hurray Up. It is a fun bluesy album that surprised the guys. Grab a drink, give the review a listen and see what you think. 2020-07-1810 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalEntombed, "Wolverine Blues," (1993), ReviewMetal Heads!!! This episode we begin a three-episode tour of Swedish bands with our great friend Dr. David Pizzo (@Pizzohistorian). We begin the journey with the album that kicked off the Death N Roll sound, 1993's Wolverine Blues by Entombed! We talk about metal, comics, and ad campaigns. Join us!! 2020-07-1621 min
Whiskey and WoeRandy Rogers & Wade Bowen, "Hold My Beer, Vol 1," (2015) & "Hold My Beer, Vol 2" (2020)Howdy! This week David & Ben spin two discs by a couple of guys attempting to revive the tradition of country singles stars releasing duet albums. Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen. The duo unashamedly is drawing on the legacies of Willie, Waylon, and Merle on these two albums. The question is, can they make it work? Tune in, pour a drink, and find out.2020-07-1117 min
Whiskey and WoeAmerican Aquarium, Lamentations (2020) ReviewThis week we spin American Aquarium's eighth studio album, Lamentations. This North Carolina band is known for its Red Dirt sound. What will David & Ben think? Pour one and join in the fun. 2020-07-0410 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalCorrosion of Conformity, "Deliverance" (1994) ReviewMetal Heads! We go into the hills of North Carolina with our good friend and guide Dr. David Pizzo (@PizzoHistorian) to discuss the fourth studio album from Raliegh natives Corrosion of Conformity's 1994 effort Deliverance. This was Tracey's first time with this band, whereas Ben's first concert was headlined by them. See what they think of this album and keep your horns up \m/2020-07-0232 min
Whiskey and WoeNathaniel Rateliff, "And it's Still Alright" (2020) ReviewThis week we look at the third studio album by the Night Sweats frontman, And It's Still Alright. What will Ben & David think of this St. Louis natives particular blend of country-folk? Pour one and tune in to find out. 2020-06-2713 min
Dangerously EclecticSeason 2 Finale: Favorite Wrestler Fatal FourwaySeason two ends here!! L (@eclecticheretic) & Ben (@Bendangerously) are joined by Trae Wisecarver (@cliostrongstyle) and David Lynch (@whiskeysdemon) to talk about our favorite wrestlers of all time. It's a long one so lace those boots extra tight and we will call it in the ring.
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Whiskey and WoeHellbound Glory, "Old Highs New Lows" (2010) ReviewDavid & Ben are back with the second studio album of country-rockers, Hellbound Glory, Old Highs New Lows. An album filled with drug and drink references and the downsides of that lifestyle. What will they think? Tune in and drink up. 2020-06-2015 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalBonus Episode: Slayer Studio Albums, 2001-2015 ReviewMetal Heads! We return to finish what we started, with special guest Dr. David Pizzo. We look at the last four studio albums for Slayer. God Hates Us All (2001), Christ Illusion (2006), World Painted Blood (2009), and Repentless (2015). The boys also discuss the impact of Slayer overall to the metal community & Ben and David talk about the differences in seeing the band live during the Jeff Hanneman and Gary Holt eras. Join us for this tribute to the Kings. 2020-06-201h 42
Whiskey and WoeColter Wall, "Songs of the Plains" (2018) reviewSettle down next to the campfire and listen to David & Ben talk about the apply named Songs of the Plains. Colter Wall's second studio album. 2020-06-1314 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalSepultura, "Chaos AD" (1993) ReviewMetal Heads! This episode we look at the legendary Brazilian outfit Sepultura's fifth studio album, Chaos AD. To do so, we are joined by Dr. David Pizzo, we discuss the influences on the band's songwriting and the impact of this album. For some reason, I (Ben) was having audio issues that I didn't notice until editing the episode. I apologize, but both Tracey and David come out fairly clean. In the DIY spirit, I've decided to go ahead and upload the episode. As always, you can contact me @bendangerously, David @PizzoHistorian, and Tracey @Kloakametal. And remember, Biotech is Godzilla. 2020-06-1129 min
Whiskey and WoeDrinking SongsHowdy Y'all, David & Ben are joined by special guest Trae Wisecarver (@ClioStrongStyle) to talk about the songs we listen to when we drink. What is your poison?2020-06-101h 02
Whiskey and WoeKelsey Waldon, "The Goldmine" (2014) ReviewHowdy, pour a couple of rounds and join David and Ben as they review Kelsey Waldon's debut album from 2014, The Goldmine. 2020-06-0611 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalTestament, "Titans of Creation" (2020) ReviewMetal Heads!! Dr. David Pizzo (@PizzoHistorian) joins us to discuss Ben's pick for an album that came out in April of 2020. Testament's thirteenth studio album, Titan's of Creation. Do they still have it? Is there any doubt?2020-06-0425 min
Whiskey and WoeElise Davis, "The Token," (2016) ReviewElise Davis seems to be a girl after our own hearts. One that just likes to go to bars and get drunk. On her debut album, The Token Elise subverts standard tropes of female country singers and really taps into a 1990s alt girl vibe. Check it out and pour a glass of whiskey. 2020-05-3017 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalBonus Episode!! SLAYER's Studio Albums 1988-98Metal Heads!! Dr. David Pizzo returns and as we blitz through a decade of studio releases from the legendary Slayer. We talk about our fandom of the band, and of course review 1988's South of Heaven; 1990's Season in the Abyss; 1994's Divine Intervention; before wrapping up the episode with 1998's Diabolus in Musica. Astute listeners will notice we skipped the double live album and the cover album. We chose to do this to focus on the original material produced by the band. This episode firmly answers is there such a thing as too much Slayer? 2020-05-251h 04
Whiskey and WoeBrent Cobb, "Providence Canyon" (2018)David & Ben take another spin with singer-songwriter Brent Cobb on his third studio album, Providence Canyon. Will they like it as much as his debut album? Pour a drink, and saddle up to the bar to listen and find out. 2020-05-2315 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalFear Factory, "Demanufacture" (1995) ReviewMetal Heads! Dr. David Pizzo returns as we discuss the second outing of Fear Factory! This album, Demanufacture, combined the sleek sharp edge of thrash with the crushing rhythm of industrial to create a monster of an album. Tune in to hear us discuss this mid nineties machine. 2020-05-1822 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalBONUS EPISODE: MaxcastMetal Heads!! We are back with Dr. David Pizzo to discuss the albums and career of Max Cavalera in this special episode we review Sepultura, Roots (1996); Soulfly, Soulfly (1998); and Killer be Killed, Killer be Killed (2014). This is Tracey's first dive into Roots and Soulfly I while neither David or Ben have much experience with Killer be Killed. It is a thrashing good time. 2020-05-161h 12
Whiskey and WoeMargo Price, "Midwest Farmer's Daughter" (2016) ReviewWhat's in an album cover? Well, if it is the debut album from Margo Price, Midwest Farmer's Daughter a lot. This album sounds, and looks, like something that could have come out in the 1980s and been at home alongside Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. Grab a cold one and listen along. 2020-05-1615 min
Whiskey and WoeSarah Shook & The Disarmers, "Years," (2018)David & I are back this week to discuss a cool album out of 2018 by Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Years. Grab a drink and join in the fun.2020-05-0912 min
Whiskey and WoeOrville Peck, "Pony" (2019) ReviewIn 2019 a masked man rode into the playlists of music fans with musical throwbacks. Who was that masked man? Well, frankly, we don't know but we do know that Orville Peck's debut album Pony made a lot of waves. so we decided to give it a go. 2020-05-0218 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalSoulfly, "Primitive" (2000) ReviewMetal Heads, we are back with Dr. David Pizzo, to look at the second album by Soulfly, Primitive . We discuss how Max's sound has evolved and discussed ideas for our next bonus episode. Tune in!!2020-04-3028 min
Whiskey and WoeThe White Buffalo, "On The Widow's Walk" (2020) ReviewHowdy. When David & Ben I heard that there was a new White Buffalo album we decided to review it and release it as a special episode. Enjoy!2020-04-2907 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMinistry, "ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ" (Psalm 69), (1992) ReviewMetal Heads! We are back with Dr. David Pizzo discussing the album that made Ministry somewhat of a name amongst fans of heavy music. 1992's ΚΕΦΑΛΗΞΘ or as it is more commonly known Psalm 69. Is this a metal album? What do our Heroes think, and will they get just one fix? 2020-04-2728 min
Whiskey and WoeBrent Cobb, "No Place Left to Leave," (2006) ReviewDavid & Ben have been talking about Brent Cobb's songwriting on a few different episodes to this week they decided to spin his debut album from 2006, No Place Left to Leave. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. Pour a drink, and pull up a barstool and listen in. 2020-04-2516 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMegadeth, "Youthanasia" (1995) ReviewMetal Heads! Dr. David Pizzo (@Pizzohistorian) joins us again to talk about the sixth studio album from Megadeth. 1995's Youthanasia. Those of you who listened to our top ten albums special episode know what one of our Heroes thinks of this. Tune in to this to see what the rest of the crew feels about this particular slice of Mustaine Metal. 2020-04-2329 min
Evoking HistoryA conversation on Nazis in Global History, with Dr. David PizzoThis week, we are joined again by Murray State University Professor of History, Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) to discuss his forthcoming chapter in "After the Imperialist Imagination: Two Decades of Research on Global Germanies and Its Legacies." Due out this Summer from Oxford-Peter Lang Publishing. In addition to his chapter, Dr. Pizzo served as a co-editor on this volume with Sara Pugach and Adam Blackler. A truly interesting conversation that also touches on COVID-19 at the date of recording. I hope you enjoy.
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Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalHigh on Fire, "Electric Messiah" (2018)Metal Heads! It is the twentieth day of the fourth month of 2020. A double 4/20 if you will. In celebration, we reviewed Tracey's favorite stoner rock album of 2018, Electric Messiah. The eighth studio album by Oakland, California group High on Fire. Dr. David Pizzo joins us to discuss this thick slice of stoner fuzz. 2020-04-2026 min
Whiskey and WoeWade Davis, "15 Years in a 10 Year Town" (2015) ReviewDo you miss 1980s Country music? If so you should listen to this album by Ward Davis. An accomplished songwriter who is somewhat difficult to find a lot of information about. But, what Ben and David do know is that this album has the best Conway Twitty song never done by Conway. Which one? Listen and find out. 2020-04-1817 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalKorn, "The Nothing" (2019) ReviewMetal Heads! Dr. David Pitzzo (@PizzoHistorian) returns to look back at the thirteenth studio album by NuMetal pioneers Korn, The Nothing. Once again Johnathan Davis channels the pain and tragedies of his life into music. How will this compare with their early output? Will it capture the lapsed fandom of the resident oldhead? Tune in and find out. 2020-04-1626 min
Whiskey and WoeBenjamin Tod, "I Will Rise" (2017) ReviewHowdy. This week Ben & David pour out some whiskey and listen to the 2017 debut solo album of Tennessean Benjamin Tod. It is an acoustic-driven album full of tales of addiction and loss. A fitting spin for our podcast. What did we think? Pour one with us and find out. 2020-04-1114 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalMachine Head, "Burn My Eyes" (1994) ReviewMetal Heads! We go out to Oakland on this episode to check out the 1994 debut by Bay Area Bangers Machine Head, Burn My Eyes. Dr. David Pizzo is with us again on this episode to talk about the early 90s metal scene. You can find him on Twitter @PizzoHistorian. This band was the supporting act for the Old Head Ben's first metal concert, so will he sync with David & Tracey grade-wise? Tune in and find out. 2020-04-0927 min
Whiskey and WoeWhiskey Myers, "Firewater" (2011) ReviewIt had to happen right? I mean, it is right there in the name. There is no way Ben & David weren't going to review a band called Whiskey Myers. So we decided to spin their second album, Firewater. Again it is in the name. So get yourself some of that brown liquor and listen to us talk about some good ol' Southern Rock. Texas-style. 2020-04-0419 min
Whiskey and WoeJohn Fullbright, "Songs" 2014 ReviewHowdy. This week David and Ben listen to the second album from Oklahoma Singer-Songwriter John Fullbright. His 2014 release titled simply, Songs. This is a very sparse album with clever lyrics but our guys had a few issues with the pacing. As always, pour yourself three fingers of your favorite brown liquor and join us for another review on Whiskey & Woe. 2020-03-2817 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalRage Against the Machine, "Rage Against the Machine" (1992) ReviewMetal Heads, we look back to 1992 with our good friend Dr. David Pizzo, (@Pizzohistorian) looking back at the self-titled debut from rap-metal pioneers Rage Against the Machine. We talk about the politics and the music of this pioneering album. Bang your head to this! 2020-03-2628 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalBONUS EPISODE: Top Ten Albums of All TimeOn Friday, March 20th the streams were crossed. Tracey and I were joined by the cohosts of my other podcasts to discuss our top ten albums of all time. Join us, and see all the metal glory. You can find David and I on Whiskey & Woe at https://anchor.fm/s/13192194/podcast/rss you can find Buzz and I at Static Rage https://anchor.fm/s/12554e54/podcast/rss2020-03-222h 23
Static RageBONUS EPISODE: Top Ten Albums of ALL TIMEOn Friday, March 20th the streams were crossed. Buzz and I were joined by the cohosts of my other podcasts to talk about our top ten albums of all time. Join and laugh, listen, and join the conversation by telling us what your list is. You can find David and I on Whiskey & Woe at https://anchor.fm/s/13192194/podcast/rss you can find Tracey and I on Thunderdome Metal Reviews https://anchor.fm/s/d37e6e8/podcast/rss2020-03-222h 23
Whiskey and WoeBONUS EPISODE: Top Ten Albums of all TimeOn Friday, March 20th, the streams were crossed. David & I were joined by the cohosts of my punk and metal album review podcasts to discuss our top ten albums of all time. Come listen, laugh, and give us your list of albums too. You can find Buzz and I on Static Rage at https://anchor.fm/s/12554e54/podcast/rss and Tracey and I on Thunderdome Metal Reviews at https://anchor.fm/s/d37e6e8/podcast/rss2020-03-222h 23
Whiskey and WoeLydia Loveless, "Somewhere Else," (2014)Pour a couple of fingers of your favorite whiskey and listen to David & Ben discuss the third studio album by Ohio's own Lydia Loveless, Somewhere Else. The woe is strong on this album with tracks like "Everything's Gone." But the boys disagree on the overall quality of the album. Come listen and let us know what you think. 2020-03-2118 min
Whiskey and WoeTurnpike Troubadours, "Diamonds & Gasoline," (2010) ReviewGrab your favorite beverage and join David & Ben as they listen to this slice of Oklahoma Red Dirt Music. Turnpike Troubadours' 2010 second album Diamonds & Gasoline. Honestly, this is probably the best album we have reviewed thus far. So you should definitely check both the album and our review out. 2020-03-1416 min
Whiskey and WoeRed Shahan, "Men & Coyotes" (2015) ReviewBen & David are back at the bar discussing another album. This week, the 2015 debut album by Texan Red Shahan, Men & Coyotes. Pull up a stool, pour yourself your favorite poison and join in the conversation. 2020-03-0713 min
Whiskey and WoeJohn Moreland, LP5 (2020) ReviewDavid and Ben return to review the much anticipated fifth album from John Moreland, LP5. During recording two, very interesting tangents are gone on, the state of the music industry in the digital age and what happens when a musical artist changes their sound. Pour a drink give it a listen and let us know your thoughts. 2020-02-2932 min
Whiskey and WoeDavid Allen, "Regrets & Retribution" (2020) ReviewUncork a bottle and pour a couple of shots, David (@whiskeysdemon) and Benjamin (@bendangerously) are back at the bar for another round of album reviews. This week, we look at the new album by North Dakota native David Allen, Regrets and Retribution. Tip one back, listen, and join the conversation.2020-02-2317 min
Whiskey and WoeGethen Jenkins, "Western Gold" (2019) ReviewStep up to the bar and order up a cold longneck cause this week, Ben (@BenDangerously) and David (@DemonEyeOne) are going Honky Tonkin with an album that reminds us of Billy Joe Shaver and Waylon Jennings the Gethen Jenkin's Western Gold. As David said, if you are a fan of Telecasters and Steel Guitar, this is the album for you. What did we have to say? Pour a shot and listen along.2020-02-1517 min
Whiskey and WoeMorgan Wade & The Stepbrothers, Puppets with My Heart (2018) ReviewPour a shot and pull up a chair. Ben and David are back to discuss an overlooked album from 2018 Puppers with My Heart by Morgan Wade & the Stepbrothers! Morgan's songwriting is spectacular so getcha' pull and join the conversation!2020-02-0821 min
Whiskey and WoePaul Cauthen, Room 41 (2019)Welcome to the first episode of Whiskey & Woe: the Country Music album review podcast. For our first episode, David & I discuss the 2019 release by Paul Cauthen Room 41. Give that a listen, then pour a glass and join two old friends talking about music. 2020-02-0212 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalPantera, Far Beyond Driven (1994)Metal Heads!! Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) joins us again this week to discuss the third major-label album from the legendary Pantera! The boys discuss what up until now is arguably the heaviest album we have reviewed, Far Beyond Driven. The boys also discuss the tragedy of Dimebag's murder and the place that Pantera holds for each of them. Stay tuned through the end of the episode for a special announcement from Ben (@bendangerously) and Tracey (@kloakametal) and as always, stay hard!2020-01-2837 min
Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalSlayer, Reign in Blood (1986)It was bound to happen, Metal Heads. How could this podcast stay away from arguably the most influential thrash album of all time? We couldn't, in fact, we had to turn to our friend Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) to lend a horned hand. Come and join the trio of terror as David, Ben (@bendangerously) and Tracey (@kloakametal) invoke SLAYER!!!! 2020-01-0934 min
Evoking HistoryThe KaiserReich in Africa with Dr. David PizzoMurray State University Professor of History Dr. David Pizzo joins us for this debut episode to discuss German colonialism. The conversation includes a discourse on the concept of colonialism, genocide, and a rebuttal of "The case for colonialism" author Dr. Bruce Gilley's December 11th 2019 speech before the German Bundestag.
You can find Dr. Pizzo's book here "To Devour the Land of Mkwawa": Colonial Violence and the German-Hehe War in East Africa c. 1884-1914
Follow Dr. Pizzo on Twitter @PizzoHistorian
Follow host Benjamin Linzy on Twitter @Bendangerously
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Thunderdome Metal Reviews: The Church of Heavy MetalArmistice Day special, 1914 - Blind Leading the Blind (1918) & Sabaton - The Great War (1919) with Special guest Dr. David PizzoMetalheads! On this somber Armistice Day, the 101 anniversary of the end of the four years of destruction wrought in World War One Ben (@bendangerously) and Tracey (@kloakahammer) are joined by Murray State University Professor of History Dr. David Pizzo (@pizzohistorian) to discuss two albums that pay tribute to the war. Ukranian band 1914's Bling Leading the Blind was released on the centenary of the wars end in 1918. Swedish power metal unit Sabaton released their album The Great War in July of this year. Although, this is not the first time the group wrote about WWI this is their first...2019-11-111h 05