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Metal Life CrisisS2 E6 - A Metal Life Crisis Grab BagThere was no overarching theme to this weeks episode, we just talk about stuff. We do mention Lions Led By Donkeys, so heres the link to that pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vw8AeyqBCI6R94FK3GBw9?si=939c3da19dd14a7aBluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-02-2753 min
Metal Life CrisisS2 E5 - New Nevermore SingerAn anti censorship rant and a discussion about the new Nevermore singerBlueskyMatt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-02-1958 min
Metal Life CrisisS2 E4 - More Crisis and Some MegadethAnother ICE killing We do discuss Megadeths new (and last?) albumBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-01-2951 min
Metal Life CrisisS2 E3 - Jeff Listened to KreatorJeff and Matt review Kreator and talk about some other stuffBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-01-2848 min
Metal Life CrisisS2 E2 - An episode for usMatt and Jeff talk about the recent murder of Renee Good and the state of the US right nowMatt: @americanmetalhead.bsky.socialor mattalica73@gmail.comJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-01-151h 13
Metal Life CrisisS2 E1 - Heavy Metal and the MainstreamWelcome to season 2 and Happy New Year! Jeff had question and asked a bunch of people for their feedback. Matt and Jeff go over that feedback in todays epidode.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2026-01-071h 16
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 34 - Our Top 10 (okay 11) of 2025Matt and Jeff go over their top 10 albums of 2025. SInce neither one of can count, we choose 11 albums eachBluesky:Matt - @allamericanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-12-191h 08
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 33 - More Best or Most FamousMatt and Jeff cover some more bands. Is thier most famous album their best? We talk more Kiss than Jeff wantsBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-12-181h 15
Uncle Steve's Mega Maiden ZoneThe Waffle Zone... Episode 325Send us a message! This week on The Waffle Zone:1. Stone Temple Pilots Talk2. Metallica Matt's gaga for Lulu!3. BIZARRE!!4. Turbo & Doomy McDoom Butt5. They fits like a glove!6. 667. Deadly Sins8. @IronMaiden Story Feedback9. Inside Number...10. A MEGA Waffle for you!Support the show
2025-12-092h 07
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 32 - Best vs Most Famous (no spiders or snakes)Matt and Jeff are joined by David (DB Bond on Twitter) to talk about bands best known vs their best albums. Matt infuriates Jeff again and David behaves by not bringing up spiders and snakes constantly.Davids Twitter - https://x.com/007DBindaBCBluesky - @ametricanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-191h 19
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 31 - Metal Life Chat with MelissaWe were lucky enough to have the wonderful Melissa from the Metal Chat podcast on! Matt and I briefly bitch about current events and then we bring Melissa on and have a really cool talk about gatekeeping and genre-ficationFind Melissa on Twitter @metalchatpod and listen to her wonderful podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-chat-with-melissa/id1548017605Bluesky:@americanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-1757 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 30 - Replacing the ReplacementsWe wrap up our discussion regaring replacement singers doing better than the original. Let us know who we missed.@americanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-1141 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 29 - Replacements Take OverMatt and Jeff go over some replacements that took an older song and nailed it. Matt has to gloat about his Dodgers first though. Congrats Matt.Bluesky:@americanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-091h 04
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 28 - Rules Wrap Up and a Side of PoliticsMatt and Jeff return for an episode talking about bands and genres and being factually correct Bluesky@americanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-0642 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 27 - Even More Rules of MetalMatt and Jeff take a look at some more of the rules of metal. Jeff was still suffering from trauma to the brain so we do repeat ourselves a little bit. For once, it wasnt Matts fault.Bluesky@americanheadbanger.bsky.social@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-11-0542 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 26 - Metal Still RulesWe cover some more of the rules of metal. Jeff has a concussion so he was barely coherent. Matt is old so he was just his normal amount of coherent.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-10-2443 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 25 - Crikey! Lets Talk British Bands - Part 1Matt and Jeff talk about the influence of British bands in metal and associated genres. We put out a post on social media and gave ourselves some homework for the next epsiode where we will talk more about some of the bands given to us that we had no familiarity with.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-10-111h 08
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 24 - The Rules of MetalMatt and Jeff get into whether or not some common metal rules are valid or not. Jeff doesnt get too heated at Matt this time.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-10-041h 05
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 23 - Albums vs PlaylistsMatt and Jeff talk about how we consume metal and then about some of the rules of metal fandom. Matt pisses off Jeff causing him to have a fitBluesky:Matt, the Asshole - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialSweary Jeff -@mozsab.bsky.social
2025-09-251h 01
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 22 - Chuck Farley Kirk and RIP TompaA mainly political discussion about the recent events in Utah and the repurcussions. We do then have a chat about Tomas Lindberg Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-09-181h 08
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 21 - Licences and other industry storiesMatt talks about licensing bands from overseas for releases in the US. Matt also jerks us off onto quite a few tangents.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-09-0559 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 20 - The Importance of 1988Matt and Jeff look at 1988. For Matt, it was a year of discovery and diving deeper into heavy metal. Jeff is MUCH younger than Matt so he just talks about albums that still resonate with him.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-08-2657 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 13 - Tier List with WadeThis episode has a guest, Wade, another longtime Kings X fan. He heard our commentary on Ear Candy and wanted to straighten us out. We rank the Kings X albums on a tier list and our final list is pretty interestingTwitter:Wade - @pillman9mmJeff - @mozsabBluesky:Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-08-101h 07
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 12 - Three Sides of OneRich and Jeff delve into the final (as of now) Kings X album. After a 14 year break, Kings X released this in 2022. Do they keep up the quality from the last couple albums?Bluesky: Rich: @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-08-0545 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 19 - Jag Panzer!!Matt somehow talked Mark Briody of Jag Panzer into coming onto the pod. Mark and Matt swap stories about life on the road as well as record company crap. Jeffs favorite Jag Panzer album is Dissident Alliance which amuses Mark. Twitter: Jeff: @mozsabMatt: @mattalica73Mark: @jag_panzer
2025-07-301h 30
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 11 - XVWe tackle XV, the second to last Kings X album. Is it as good as Ogre Tones? Bluesky: Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-07-2447 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 18 - Mayhem Takes OverWe bring on a guest, Bryan Mayhem, from Twitter. We talk about our favorite albums from the year so far. You can see the different tastes each one of us has. Mine being the best of course.Thank you, Bryan!!!!bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.socialTwitter:Bryan: @ExtremeMetalDadJeff: @mozsabMatt: @mattallica73
2025-07-111h 01
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 17 - Dan SwanoJeff reviews the Acid Bath and Rwake concert he went to. Then he and Matt talk about the prolific and extraordinary career of Dan SwanoBluesky: Matt @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-07-0258 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 10 - Ogre TonesThis episode covers Ogre Tones. New producer and new record label, is this good news? Rich and Jeff take a look at the tenth studio album (Black Like Sunday doesn't count) by King's X. Is it as heavy as the name is?Bluesky - Rich: @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social
2025-06-2845 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 9 - Manic MoonlightRich and Jeff dive into the 9th album by King's X, Manic Moonlight. Jeff does not like one song in particular and has a bit of a rant
2025-06-1336 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 16 - Recent ReleasesMatt and Jeff talk about 3 recent releases they are excited aboutI apologize for the technical glitches, I salvaged as much as I couldBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-06-1320 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 8 - Please Come Home... Mr. BulbousWe get into the 8th album by Kings X, the oddly titled Please Come Home... Mr BulbousBlueSky:Rich: @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-06-0338 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 15 - Emperor Concert and Wild TangentsWe start by talking metal and a recent concert Matt went to. Then we take a left turn into more personal stuff and it gets weird. Enjoy!Bluesky: Matt - @americanheadbanger@bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.socialCheck out Lions led by Donkeys pod on the Armenian genocide: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cv5mDAEZcAGnLIAabS8QT?si=TfWNO8SYQ1WoKn-hEY6wcA
2025-05-2156 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 7 - Tape HeadRich and Jeff report back on Tape Head. Are we happier with this one than we were with Ear Candy? What is up with the cover? Are there harmonies and riffs?Bluesky:Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-05-1941 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 6 - Ear CandyDoes this album live up to its title? Rich and Jeff discuss the 6th album by Kings X, Ear CandyBluesky:Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-05-0636 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 14 - Underrated or Overlooked BandsWe start off with a bit more concert talk and Jeff misses the joke. Then we dive into some bands that have a small discography but are worth checking out.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-04-2430 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 13 - Even more concert talkIn the final (for now) show about live music, we delve into some Bluesky responses. We also talk more about who we have seen and who we want to seeBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socJeff - @mozsab.bsky.soc
2025-04-1637 min
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 5 - DogmanKing's X bring the heavy this album. Do Rich and Jeff appreciate the change in direction? Do they lose their mind about some of these songs?Bluesky:Rich @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-04-1541 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 12 - More Concert TalkMatt and Jeff continue the exploration of live music they've seen. This is a quick one and more is on the wayBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbnager.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-04-1126 min
Metal Life CrisisEpisode 11 - Concert TalkMatt and Jeff go over some amazing concerts they've been too and include some that were sent to them by social media friendsBluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-04-041h 05
Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 4 - King's X self-titledRich and Jeff dive deep into the fourth album by prog metal band King's X. There's a lot to talk about with this album. If we missed anything, let us know on BlueskyRich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-03-3144 minMetal Life CrisisEpisode 10 - Good LyricsLast time we covered awful lyrics. Today we talk about great lyrics with a lot of help from our social media friendsBlueSky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-03-231h 06Metal Life CrisisEpisode 9 - Bad LyricsMatt and Jeff talk bad lyrics BlueSkyMatt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-03-1552 minRich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 3 - Faith Hope LoveRich and Jeff discuss the 3rd album by Kings X, Faith Hope Love. The first two episodes found our hosts agreeing a lot. Does that continue this time?BlueSky:Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.social
2025-03-081h 16Metal Life CrisisEpisode 8 - Tales from A&RTodays episode gets stories from Matt being A&R, some recent releases we are exited about and verge on another rantBlueskyMatt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-03-0849 minRich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 2 - Gretchen Goes to NebraskaIs this King's X's masterpiece? Do Rich and Jeff love this album? This episode we dive into the second full length by the band King's XBluesky:Rich - @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-02-181h 06Metal Life CrisisEpisode 7 - 2 Underappreciated BandsToday we dive into 2 overlooked bands from the early 90's.Then we have a political rant for the second half.Bluesky links:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-02-161h 08Rich and Jeff go to NebraskaEpisode 1 - Out of the Silent PlanetRich and Jeff talk the debut album by King's XRich is fan since the early days of the band and Jeff is more a casual fan. They get together and discuss each album track by track. Rich: @heavymetalhippie.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social
2025-02-0444 min2025-02-0300 min
Music from a Lifetime12-18-21-30-40-NOW! - Episode 4 - JeffHi there, and welcome to today’s episode of 12-18-21-30-40-NOW! The episodes on this podcast that looks to combine the memories of what music creates to the memories of everyday people. On these episodes we will have a conversation with people about how music affects their lives and the memories that music brings back to them about different stages of their life. About how music has affected their lives, and what it reminds them of those times now.
This will concentrate on certain times of their lives. At the age of 12, at the ag...
2024-12-291h 03Metal Life CrisisEpisode 6 - Top 10 albums of 2024Matt and Jeff get together and talk about our respective lists of top 10 albums. Who had the better list?
Matt also goes on an old man rant about technology
Bluesky:
Matt: @americanheadbanger
Jeff: @mozsab
2024-12-2659 minMetal Life CrisisEpisode 5 - Kevin Stewart Panko InterviewMatt and Jeff talk to Kevin Stewart Panko, author of "Into Everlasting Fire: The Official History of Immolation"
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/08/16/pre-order-into-everlasting-fire-the-official-history-of-immolation-from-decibel-books-read-an-exclusive-excerpt-now/
Matt talks to him about 90's death metal and Jeff asks questions about writing
Bluesky
Matt: @americanheadbanger
Jeff: @mozsab
2024-12-181h 15Metal Life CrisisEpisode 4 - Yngvie Malmsteen and other stuffMatt and Jeff talk about Matt seeing Yngvie and how that went and then talk about 90's metal again
Bluesky:
Matt: @americanheadbanger
Jeff: @mozsab
2024-12-1659 minMetal Life CrisisEpisode 3 - Your QuestionsWe talk some record label shenanigans and then answer some questions from Twitter
I think we may upset a lot of people on this one
2024-12-151h 13Metal Life CrisisEpisode 2 - Did the 90's kill metalMatt and Jeff talk about the 90's. After the 80's heyday, what changed? Is metal better now than before?
2024-10-171h 04
Metal Life CrisisTrying Things OutMatt and Jeff talk about metal
Matt - @mattalica73 on Twitter
Jeff - @mozsab on Twitter
2024-10-0749 min