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The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Album Review - March Of The Unheard (The Halo Effect)The podcast returns with another amazing Metal Debate album review. This time Gomthog takes on the new one from The Halo Effect titled "March Of The Unheard" (Nuclear Blast, 2025).
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Greg Kyle (RIP).2025-01-1906 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 78The Metal Debate podcast closes out the year with Xander and Gomthog counting down their top 20 metal albums of 2024.
Intro music by CONTRA. The track "Clown King" by Odious (Clown King, 2024) used with permission from the artist; the track "Rankarumpu" (Rankarumpu, 2024) by Korpiklaani used courtesy Austin Griswold / Secret Service PR.2024-12-1450 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Album Review - Dissolution (Wroht)Today, we have a death metal band straight from the bay area of Oakland, California. I'm talking about Wroht with their 2nd full-length album Dissolution.
So without further ado, let's dive into this new album. Kicking things off we have the song "Blood Prison". One thing that I've already noticed about this new record is that it seems to be a compilation of all the singles that this band has been periodically releasing since February.
While I had already heard all of these on the Cycle of Torment EP, it was worth listening again as there have been a few...2024-10-2704 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Album Review - Abart (Eisregen)Welcome back metal heads to another album review here on The Great Metal Debate podcast. Today we will be talking about a German black metal band called Eisregen with their ... Holy dog shit! This is the band's 16th full-length studio album? What the fuck? How come I'm just now finding out about these guys. Ohhhh, that's why. Its because its their first album to be released through Napalm Records. Gotcha.
But damn, these guys have been busier than a one armed machinist. According to Metal-Archives, they have consistently released new music roughly once or per year or once every two...2024-08-2204 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Episode 77Xander and Gomthog are back to count down their top metal albums of 2023!
Intro music by CONTRA; all tracks used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Cadaver Synod (Sylvatica)Welcome back metalheads to a brand new metal album review on The Great Metal Debate podcast. Originally I had planned to review the new album from the Netherlands black metal band Asagraum, but I found something at the last second that completely blew that away.
Thanks to the website Angry Metal Guy, I spotted an album cover that intrigued me enough to check it out; especially since the artwork depicts a very weird moment in history. In 897AD, Pope Stephen VI dug up the 9 month old corpse of his predecessor Pope Formosus, dressed him up and brought him to a...2023-11-0904 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Death My Final Bride (Midnight Betrothed)Welcome back metalheads to another episode of the great metal debate podcast. Today, I will be reviewing a new album from the one man dungeon synth project called Midnight Betrothed with his new album Death ... My Faithful Bride.
This just might be the first album we have ever reviewed on this channel that most other metalheads probably wouldn't even consider to be metal. There is some guitar work but no heavy riffs or solos. There are some drums but blast beats are completely absent. It is mostly piano but with black metal vocals.
The black metal style vocals just might...2023-05-0103 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastMarkus Vanhala of Omnium Gatherum (03-11-2023) InterviewIn this interview recorded on March 11, 2023, Gomthog talks with guitarist Markus Vanhala of Omnium Gatherum on the band's stop in Joliet IL on their tour across North America supporting Eluveitie!
Excerpts from the track "Slasher" (Omnium Gatherum, 2023) used with permission from Century Media.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Episode 76In this year-end episode, Xander and Gomthog count down their lists of top 15 metal albums 2022.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs “Tormented By Atrocities” by Castrator (Defiled In Oblivion, 2022) and “Forgotten Iceburgs” by Depressive Witches (Distant Kingdoms, 2022) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastMetal Debate Episode 75In this episode Xander Gomthog reviews recent concerts and talk what’s coming up in 2023!
Intro/outro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “War Gnomes” by Adavant (The Mystic And The Mountain, 2023), “Silhouettes Of Horror” by Hyperia (Silhouettes Of Horror, 2022), and “Let Him Be Crucified” by Blasphemer (The Sixth Hour, 2020) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 74In this episode Gomthog reviews recent concerts with Accept / Narcotic Wasteland in Nashville and Sabaton / Epica in Cincinnati!
Intro/outro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Forge Your Destiny” by Aftertime (Infinite Legacy, 2021), “Dragon Saga” by Dark Legion (God Of Harvest, 2022), and “The Oath” by Gloryful (Cult Of Sedna, 2019) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 73In this episode Gomthog reviews his experience at Heavy Hell III in Indianapolis IN!
Intro/outro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Dispossession” by Jesus Wept (Psychadelic Degeneracy, 2022), “Demon King” by Cursed Blade (demo, 2020), and “Hellfire & Steel” by Bastard (Rotten Blood, 2022) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 72In the final episode of the year, Gomthog counts down the best metal albums of 2021!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The Xhamain track "Eternal Soedad" (Na Alma, 2021) used with permission from the artist; the Everdawn track "Heart of a Lion" (Cleopatra, 2021) used with permission via Earsplit PR.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 71In the latest episode Xander and Gomthog talk attending recent concerts in South Dakota, Cincinnati, and Atlanta, including their experiences getting beaten up in the mosh pit.
The songs “Spectral Procession” by Graveslave (No Center, 2021), “Scarlet Queen” by Ethereal Exile (Soul Beyond Time, 2020), and “Atoms Divide” by Graveripper (Radiated Remains, 2021) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 70Gomthog is joined by Xander to debate the merits of American groove metal band Lamb Of God. Along the way the guys play play killer tracks by Annihilate The Hero, Into Chaos, and Burn The Gates!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks "Double Agent” (Burn The Gates, 2019), “Wrong Constellations” (Into Chaos, 2017), and “Dissonance” (Annihilate The Hero, 2018) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 69In this episode Gomthog is joined by metal fan Erik to talk expectations for the coming year in metal. Plus, the guys play great tracks by MaelstroM, Zero Degree, MaelstroM, and Sorceress Of Sin!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs “Briar Patch” by Zero Degree (Black Hole Illumination, 2020), “Empyre of Stones” by Sorceress Of Sin (Mirrored Revenge, 2020), “Bad Blood” by Kill City Kills (Badlands I, 2020), and “Predestined” by MaelstroM (Of Gods And Men, 2020) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 68In this special Thrashcast episode Gomthog plays a number of sick thrash metal tracks and is joined for debate by Randy Thrashover!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Vernoica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs “Dirty And Mean” by Act Of God (Dirty And Mean, 2019), “World Domination” by Thrashwall (Thrashwall, 2020), “Ad Astra” by Kobold (Masterpace, 2019), “Alien Spring” by Decimator (Alienist, 2020), and “Manic Rapture” by Sarcator (Sarcator, 2020) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 67In the final episode of the year, Gomthog counts down the top 20 metal albums of 2020.
Credits: intro/outro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Круговерть” by Woodscream (Варево, 2020) and “Into The Azure” by Volcandra (Into The Azure, 2020) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAnna Holtz of Desdaemona (09-04-2020) InterviewVocalist Anna Holtz from Italian symphonic power metal act Desdaemona joins the show in this interview to discuss the band's history, their latest video for the track "Everdare", as well as what they have planned for the future!
Excerpts from the track "Everdare (Memento Audere Semper)" (Desdaemona, 2019) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - From A Dying EmberFalconer is a Swedish folk/power metal band that I have always had mixed feelings about. Some of their albums seem very good to me while other albums have fell short of any expectations I may of had. In other words they are very hit or miss in my opinion. Before listening to this new album my favorite Falconer album was their 2008 CD titled Among Beggars and Thieves. Once I finished listening to this new album three times in a row, I decided that From A Dying Ember would dethrone my now 2nd favorite.
Right from the start we are...2020-09-0704 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - We Are OneHey everyone this is Red Iron here for The Great Metal Debate to share with you our review of We Are One - the new collaboration between U.D.O. and the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr, the official concert band of the German armed forces.
The U.D.O. lineup is mostly intact since their most recent studio album, Steel Factory. 68 year old Udo Dirkschneider is on vocals bringing a refined touch and instinct he has developed over the course of 26 studio albums worth of experience. You of course know his gritty voice from Accept classics such as “Balls to the Wa...2020-07-2206 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastChris Dovas of Dovas (06-02-2020) InteviewDrummer Chris Dovas joins the show to talk his new death metal project Dovas as well as the debut album "Everlasting Lake of Fire"!
Excerpts from the track "Satan's Command" (Everlasting Lake of Fire, 2020) used with permission from the artist.2020-06-2327 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 66With a few drinks (or more) under their belts, the guys count down their respective top 5 disbanded metal bands; things get heated as Brian leaves some obvious picks off his list followed by Gomthog making controversial claims about Dio!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks "Open Eyes" (Beyonduplication, 2015) and "Love Through A Mailbox" (Dirt Cheap, 1988) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - CereclothNaglfar fans would be more than pleased with this highly anticipated and very long awaited new album. This band hasn't put out a record since Téras back in 2012. Naglfar has been my all time favorite black metal band since the late 2000s when I first discovered them in high school.
For those of you who don't know, Naglfar is a melodic black metal band hailing from Umeå, Sweden. Here is a fun and gross fact about the band's name. Naglfar in Norse Mythology was a giant ship made entirely from finger and toe nails of the dead. As soon as...2020-05-2104 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastJake Jones of Aether Realm (05-07-2020) InterviewVincent “Jake” Jones of Aether Realm joins the show to talk about the band’s history, altered plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and new album “Redneck Vikings From Hell”.
Credits: excerpts from the Aether Realm track “Goodbye” (Napalm Records, 2020) used with permission from Napalm Records.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAxuruk of Blodiga Skald (04-21-2020) InterviewAxuruk from Orc clan Blodiga Skald joins the show to discuss the new album "The Undrunken Curse".
Credits; excerpts from the Blodiga Skald track "The Curse" (Soundage Productions, 2020) used with permission from the artist. Promo photo by Arianna Ceccarelli Photography.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - The Broad And Beaten WayRed Iron’s review of The Broad And Beaten Way by Sinisthra (Rockshots Records, 2020). Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Oritz Rodriguez; background track “Chasing Shadows” by Alex Lee.
“Hey everyone - this is Red Iron for The Great Metal Debate, to give you a taste of the new Sinisthra album, titled The Broad And Beaten Way, that will be out on May 15th from Rockshots Records. Rockshots has given us about a hundred rock and metal albums since 2016, and this is the first album we’ve heard from Sinisthra since 2005.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Black Hole IlluminationZero Degree is one of my favorite melodic death metal bands coming out of Gerrmany. Last Friday, they released their sophomore album entitled Black Hole Illumination.
I first discovered this band in early 2011 on YouTube after clicking down the rabbit-hole of sidelinks, Sometimes when you do that, you find some hidden gems!
Their debut record, Surreal World, is nothing short of immaculate. Now that nearly a full decade has passed, the wait is finally over for new material from Zero Degree. Black Hole Illumination is a treasure for any fan of melodic death metal, especially if you’re a fan of...2020-04-2402 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 65In this episode Gomthog is joined by co-host Jared Compton to talk pagan/folk metal as well as the ongoing effect of the coronavirus pandemic on music and concerts. Amidst the discussion the guys play incredible tracks by Velesar, Winterhymn, and Adavant!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs "Gallows Pass" by Adavant (The Unyielding, 2018), "Karczmiany troll" by Velesar (Dziwadła, 2019), and "Blood Burner" by Winterhymn (Blood & Shadow, 2016) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - InfidelWell shit! I missed it again. I’m starting to think my love of nostalgia and focus on only certain bands and songs is NOT a good thing. Why what do you mean Brian? I missed another great band that’s been out for years, that’s what I fu*kin mean! High Roller Record’s, Swedish Power Metal Band, Ambush has apparently been around since 2013 and I’m just now finding out about it. I blame my (slow)podcast co-host Gomthog. How am I ever supposed to find out about these bands if you don’t speak up. I think he doe...2020-04-1404 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - The CovenWe have a beautiful melodic death metal band from Finland called Torchia. Now, I'm going to be completely honest. I never heard of this band until yesterday when this album came out, which means I am unfamiliar with their 2017 debut Of Curses and Greif. But ever since 24 hours ago I have had their new album titled The Coven on repeat!
This record slaps! I absolutely love the pitch harmonic style guitar riffs and the solos are very well constructed. You can tell when bands take their time writing music because you can notice all the hard work these guys put...2020-03-3103 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastJohn Simon Fallon of The Order Of Chaos (2020-03-11) InterviewThe Order Of Chaos founder John Simon Fallon joins the show in this interview recorded March 11, 2020, to discuss the band's history, his recent decision to step away from the group, and their new full-length album "Maniacal."
Excerpts from the track "Believe In The Demon" (The Order Of Chaos, 2020) used with permission from Asher Media Relations. Photo of John Simon courtesy of Kevin Eisenlord Photography.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 64With concerts and tours being cancelled, the guys come together to vent about the situation. Later, they debate the whether 80s metal is still relevant in the year 2020.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Hellbiter” by Ambush (Infidel, 2020), “Wings Of Agony” by Lutharo (Wings Of Agony, 2020), and “Corrupted Flesh” by Hemotoxin (Restructure The Molded Mind, 2020) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastYlva Başak(2020-01-19) InterviewVocalist Ylva Basak from Turkish/German symphonic metal act Dream Ocean joins the show in this interview to discuss the band, her personal music journey, as well as their latest album “Lost Love Symphony”.
Photo by Anil Demir. Excerpts from the Dream Ocean track “Everstorm” (Lost Love Symphony, 2018) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 63The podcast closes out 2019 with our annual countdown of the top 20 heavy metal albums of the year!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The Dialith track “The Sound Of Your Voice” (Extinction Six, 2019) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastVolcandra (10-26-2019) InterviewDave Palenske and River Jordan from black metal upstarts Volcandra are on the show to talk about the origin of their project prior to a show at Mag Bar in Louisville!
Excerpts from the track "Plains of Despair" (Volcandra, 2019) used with permission from the artist.2019-11-0119 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Santa Muerte“Shame on you, you big sinner.” That’s what I was saying to myself after my introduction to the band Sinner. I can’t believe I haven’t heard about Mat Sinner’s original band Sinner before now. With their 12 track, 18th studio album “Santa Muerte” on AFM Records being released Friday, September 13th, you’d think I’d have listened to them at least once. Hell, Sinner already had 8 amazing studio albums released by the time Mat started as one of the original members of Primal Fear in 1997. It just goes to show you how a myopic musical focus can sometimes cost y...2019-10-1305 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastDialith (09-19-2019) InterviewIn this interview guitarist Alasdair Wallace Mackie and vocalist Krista Sion from US symphonic power metal upstarts Dialith discuss the band, their musical backgrounds, as well as the new album "Extinction Six".
Excerpts from the Dialith track "The Sound of Your Voice" (Extinction Six, 2019) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Legions Of The UndeadI have the pleasure of doing the review for Exmortus’ new EP, “Legions of the Undead,” and this is pretty exciting. I am so happy that I got to listen to this before anybody else!
I think this EP is pretty sick. I really liked the theme that they're going with this time, just because I am a horror fan and I enjoy all things spooky and dark and undead.
I listened to this EP about six times, and I have to say it reminded me a lot of their albums “Ride Forth” and “Slave to the Sword“. And those two are two of...2019-10-0605 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastBatu Cetin of Molested Divinity (2019-08-09) InterviewBatu Cetin, frontman for Turkish brutal death metal squad Molested Divinity, comes on the podcast for an interview recorded prior to the band's appearance at Chicago Domination Fest 2019!
Credits: excerpts from the Molested Divinity track "Depths Of Chaotic Existence" from the album Desolated Realms Through Iniquity (New Standard Elite, 2019) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastMatt Smith of Theocracy (08-10-2019) InterviewPower metal evangelist Matt Smith from Theocracy joins the show in this interview recorded prior to the band’s performance at Mad With Power Fest 2019!
Credits: excerpts from the Theocracy track “Ghost Ship” (Ghost Ship, 2019) used with permission from Ulterium Records.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 62The latest episode finds the guys quarreling over whether Blind Guardian is power metal, and then discussing if you can be a fan of a band if you don’t like their music. Later, the debate turns to the controversial topic of the use of the confederate flag in metal. Along the way they play amazing songs by Hollowstone, Eltharia, and Dreamborn!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs “Innocent” Eltharia (Innocent, 2014), “The Dreaming City” Hollowstone (Walking Between Worlds, 2016), and “Seven Deadly Sins” Dreamborn (Seven Deadly Sins, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastTravis Wood (08-01-2019) InterviewOf Serpents frontman Travis Wood joins the podcast in this interview for an update on the band including work on their upcoming album, An Invitation To Ashes.
Credits: excerpts from the Of Serpents track "Ether Clouds" (Mortuary Sessions, 2018) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 61The guys are back with a throwback to their earliest podcast episodes listening to and feuding over metal songs! Gomthog returns to his argument that black metal is the most innovative subgenre, while Brian makes the radical claim Blind Guardian is not power metal.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodrigez. The tracks “The Deathbringer” by Iron Hunter (Mankind Resistance, 2018), “The Final Solution” by Vile Child (Stalking The Streets, 2019), “Devil’s Feast” by Carmilla (Deflector, 2019), “Drawing New Worlds” by Neperia (Drawing New Worlds, 2018), “Traitors of the Night” by Lucifer’s Hammer (Time Is Death, 2018), “Free Leonard Peltier” by Stormbat (Decolonization...2019-07-051h 07
The Great Metal Debate PodcastRaven Black (06-14-2016) InterviewMuppet and Raven from dark carnival metal troupe Raven Black join the show in this podcast recorded in Clarksville TN prior to the band's performance at The Warehouse.
Excerpts from the track "Risen From The Ashes" (Raven Black, 2019) used with permission from WURMgroup record label.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastFlotsam and Jetsam (06-01-2019) InterviewIn this interview recorded June 1, 2019, at the Tiger Room in Louisville KY, Flotsam and Jetsam's Eric A.K. and Michael Gilbert join the show to talk about the band's history, current tour, as well as their latest album "The End Of Chaos".
Excerpts from the track "Prisoner Of Time" (The End Of Chaos, 2019) used with permission from AFM Records.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - PneumaFull disclosure up front: I fancy myself a fan mostly of European metal, or at least bands that SOUND like they are from Europe stylistically. So, when I review a modern metal band from the US, I do bring some biases to the table. With that admitted, where does New York’s Monochromatic Black and their debut album Pneuma fit into the metal landscape in 2019?
Well – after over a dozen times listens to this album from beginning to end – I find myself really appreciative of what Monochromatic Black is trying to accomplish musically, and am impressed with the nuts-and-bolts execution of the...2019-06-0404 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 60A review of the Judas Priest / Uriah Heep concert segues in to a debate about concert venue size. Later, Gomthog and Brian have different takes on the Dio hologram tour. Throughout, the guys play tracks by metal bands Karkosa, Heavy Justice, and Wolftooth.
The tracks “Demon Seed” by Heavy Justice (And So We Fall…, 2017), “Sword Of My Father” by Wolftooth (Wolftooth, 2018), and “Archfiend” by Karkosa (Harvest of the Adept, 2018) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 59The guys are together again to talk about The Three Tremors Show as well as what they think metal will sound like in 2030. Later, they address feedback from a listener who thinks Gomthog doesn’t give Slayer and Pantera their due. Throughout, the guys play tracks by Tigersclaw, Ohen, and Blood Wolf.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “1680” Blood Wolf (Blood Wolf, 2019), “The Fallen Queen” Tigersclaw (Force Of Destiny, 2019), and “Valley Of Dry Bones” Ohen (Mortal Man, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 58The latest episode features two concert reviews. First, Metal Mark talks his experience seeing The Iron Maidens in Louisville KY; later, 80s nostalgia warrior Brian returns to the show, with Gomthog taking him to task over attending the Metallica show in Nashville TN. Along the way, the guys play metal tracks from Realm Of Glass, Altair, and Tomestone!
Intro music by CONTRA. The tracks “A Lesson Before Ascending“ by Altair (Descending: A Devilish Comedy, 2017), “You Can’t Kill Metal” by Tomestone (Shadows Of Fear, 2019), and “Reveries From The Haunted“ by Realm Of Glass (Forsaken, 2018) each used with permission from the artist.2019-04-2132 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastMaurizio Iacono of Kataklysm (02-17-2019) InterviewKataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono is interviewed in this podcast recorded live at Manchester Music Hall in Lexington KY on February 17, 2019, as the band tours North America with Soulfly.
Credits: excerpts from the Kataklysm track "Outsider" (Meditations, 2018) used with permission from Nuclear Blast Records.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastAlbum Review - Kill Or Get KilledThe nineties were often thought of as a decade when metal died and grunge took over. Well, someone forgot to tell Piet Sielck the famed guitarist and producer, because in 1996 he said “screw grunge” and founded one of the most enduring power mental band's ever in Iron Savior. With twelve albums currently under their belt, the tour du metal force will release it's their thirteenth album on March 8th, 2019, titled Kill Or Get Killed.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 56This episode features a pair of concert reviews. First, metal fan Xander tells his tale attending the Unleash The Archers / Striker / Helion Prime show in South Carolina. Later, Gomthog shares his experience from the 2018 ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta GA.
Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The songs “Perish The Elements” by Promethian Horde (Ashes Of The Empyrean, 2014), “JFK Blown Away” by Executive Disorder (Hail To The Chief, 2016), and “Broken” by Realm Of Glass (Reveries From The Haunted, 2018) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 55The new show finds the guys reminiscing about their trip to Birmingham Alabama to see Seven Spires, Hate Storm Annihilation, and Inviolate. Later, Gomthog has a controversial take on the legacy of Vinnie Paul and Pantera. Along the way songs from Burning Shadows, Inviolate, and Granshaw are played.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguea. The songs “Broken Cycle” Inviolate (The Insomniac’s Dream, 2017), “The Reckoning” Granshaw (Bloody Hands Clear Conscience, 2018), and “Southwind“ Burning Shadows (Truth In Legend, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 54Episode 54 finds Gomthog joined by guest contributor Randy Thrashover. The two talk about the intersection of metal and hardcore, as well as talking about recent metal shows. In between, the guys plays songs by Lethal Night and Abysmalia!
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Tracks “Against The Absolute” by Abysmalia (Polarization, 2015) and “On The Prowl” Lethal Night (Visions In The Night, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 53In the latest episode the Gomthog reviews his experiences at the recent Nightwish and Iced Earth shows. Later, the guys talk through the recent beef between Judas Priest and former guitarist KK Downing, and then Brian asks if all heavy music is metal.
Intro music by CONTRA; intro voice by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. The tracks “Walk” by Brightstorm (Through The Gates, 2017), “Old Wolf” by Old Wolf (Faustian Mass, 2018), and “Solze” by Brezno (Kri, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 49The gloves are off in this bash-fest with the guys trading barbs over their bucket list bands, including the epic debate of Black Metal vs. Christian Metal, plus Gomthog talks his birthday concerts. Along the way the guys play great tracks from some amazing metal bands!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Dragons, Thunder, Wizards, & Sh#t” by Scarangella (2017), “Embittered Destroyer” by Ahzidal (Where The Shadows Lie, 2017), and “Symphony Of Light” by The Rinn (Stories Of The Green Fairy, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 48EPISODE 48
The guys talk recent and upcoming concerts in the latest show, with Brian recounting his experience at the Obituary / Gruesome concert and Gomthog praising his show with Sabaton, Leaves’ Eyes, and Battle Beast. Along the way the guys play great metal songs from a range of genres!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Skies Of Hell” by Theosis (The Plague And The Heretic, 2017), “The Witness” by Fatal Step (Procession Of Souls, 2017), and “Gehenna” by Amiensus (All Paths Lead To Death, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 47In this show Gomthog recounts his trip to a show in Atlanta, including his debate with a fan about being “open minded” about music. Later, Brian has a controversial take on fans safety at concerts. Along the way, the guys play metal tracks by Caducus, Ritual Of Odds, and Hellbent!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Infinite” by Hellbent (The American Demise, 2016), “Safeword” by Caducus (Fallen, 2016), and “Ritual Of 9” by Ritual Of Odds (Ritual Of IX, 2017) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 46The guys cover a range of topics in the latest show, including the Steve Grimmett situation, 70K tons of metal, Grindmother, and concert passes… plus Gomthog challenges Brian why any metal fan would go to see Iron Maiden!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Haereticus Stellarum II” by Empyrean Throne (Chaosborne, 2017), “Curly Wolves” by Synlakross (Death Bullets For A Forajido, 2016), and “Premonition” by Scytherium (The Midnight Cadenza, 2013) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 45EPISODE 45
The guys are back for another year of metal debate! In this episode Gomthog shares his beef about a photographer at a recent show, and then the discussion turns to ‘gimmick’ metal groups. Later, the co-hosts clash over the new Metallica album and worth of thrash as a sub-genre!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “The Majestic Fall” by Mysteriarch (The Majestic Fall, 2006), “Day Of Days” by Control The Storm (Beast Inside, 2015), and “The Shroud” by Curse The Flesh (Black Majesty, 2015) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastCognitive (01-21-2017) InterviewCognitive bassist Ian Bainbridge and guitarist Harry Lannon talk with Gomthog in this interview recorded January 21, 2017, prior to the band’s performance at The End in Nashville TN on their eastern US tour with Artificial Brain. Credits: excerpts from the track “Birthing The Deformity” off the album Deformity (Unique Leader, 2016) used with permission from the artist via EarsplitPR.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastNecrol of Secrets She Kept (12-08-2016) InterviewVicar of the wicked Necrol from Floridian black metal masters Secrets She Kept talks with Gomthog in this interview recorded December 8, 2016, prior to the band’s performance at Daisy Dukes in Nashville TN on their Eastern Damnation 2016 tour with Lustravi. Credits: excerpts from the track “Messiah Of Pus And Bleeding Excrement” off the album La fin absolue du monde (2010) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 42Black metal takes center stage this episode with Gomthog recounting his experience at the Belphegor show in Nashville. Later, the guys discuss whether musicians should control the rights to their own music, and Brian ends the show with a classic 80s metal rant!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Let The Curtain Fall” by Karkaos (2016) used with permission from the artist; “Into Oblivion” by Chariots Of The Gods (Ages Unsung, 2016) used with permission from the artist via Asher Media Relations.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 41The guys return to debate following the recent show at The Warehouse in Clarksville TN. After talking about the show, they struggle with the question of whether metal is being killed by clichés. Later, Brian hits Gomthog with the claim that music is all about feeling. Along the way, the guys play great songs by Overcrown, Of Serpents, and Lost In Silence!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Lord Of Illusions” by Of Serpents (2016), “To The Wolves” by Lost In Silence (2016), and “Phoenix” by Overcrown (Monochrome, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastJoshua Murphy of War Curse (08-01-2016) InterviewGuitarist Joshua Murphy of mid-western old-school thrashers War Curse is on the podcast in this interview recorded August 1, 2016. Gomthog gets up to speed with ‘Murphy’ on War Curse's recent mini-tour of the US supporting Solstice, how the band developed the material for their debut EP “Final Days”, as well as what’s coming up for War Curse. Credits: excerpts from the track “Final Days” from the album Final Days (Static Tension Records, 2016) used with permission from War Curse.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 40Brian is back on this episode, where he weighs in all a multitude of topics! After sharing his experience at the Stryper/Lynch Mob show, Gomthog gets Brian’s take on the topics of bands using alcohol and whether fans should tip bands. Amid the debate, the guys listen in to molten metal tracks by Valyria and Lustravi!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “O Sanctifier” by Lustravi (Cult Of The Blackened Veil, 2016) and “Steel Inquisition” by Valyria (Steel Inquisition, 201) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 39Metal Mark invades the podcast in the latest show to talk Pantera! Mark gives his perspective on the band, and makes the case for Pantera being among the most influential metal acts of all time. Later, Gomthog introduces Mark to the concept of “Heavy Mandolin”!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “The Wild” by Black Absinthe (Early Signs Of Denial, 2016) played with permission from the band via Asher Media Relations; “For Sekengard” by Sekengard (Sekengard, 2013) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastWinterhymn (05-27-2016) InterviewNorth American pagan metal is on tap in this interview with Winterhymn recorded May 27, 2016, following the band’s performance at The New Vintage in Louisville KY. Draug, Umbriel, Alvadar, and Valthrun talk with Gomthog about the new album and upcoming east coast tour! Credits: excerpts from the song “Blood of the Moon” from the Winterhymn album Blood & Fire (Soundage Productions, 2016) used with permission from FullBlast!PR.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 38The guys throwdown in the latest episode! Brian talks his recent travels to see Lamb Of God and DevilDriver, while Gomthog asks whether the pairing of AC/DC and Axl Rose is a match made in commercial music heaven. In addition, the guys play songs from Adversary and Deviance!
Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. “Bereft Of Life” by Deviance (A New Planetary Perspective, 2015) and “Into The Maelstrom” by Adversary (Ruination, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastTony Kakko of Sonata Arctica (02-25-2016) InterviewPower metal master Tony Kakko from Finnish legends Sonata Arctica is on the podcast in this interview recorded live backstage at ExpressLIVE! in Columbus OH. Tony gets Gomthog up-to-speed on the lastest tour, talks about the challenges of life on the road, as well as hinting about the next album. Credits: excerpts from the track “The Wolves Die Youn” (Pariah’s Child, 2014) used with permission from Nuclear Blast. Photo by Carlos Delgado; CC-BY-SA.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 35The podcast heats up with Gomthog basking in the glow of the recent Epica show. Later, Brian works into a lather over the lack of thrash metal on the 70K Tons of Metal cruise, and takes his co-host to task over skipping Slayer for Nightwish. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. "Unification Of The Four Pillars” by Necronomicon (Advent Of The Human God, 2016) used with permission from Asher Media Relations and Season Of Mist Records; songs “Metal And Lace” by EXM (2015) and “When You Love” by BeyonDuplication (Open Eyes, 2015) each used with permission from the artist...2016-02-1630 min
The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 34The guys debate and play metal in this episode, including the world-premiere of a song by melodic metallers Wold Clan. Then the debate rages with the guys arguing over the importance of thrash as a sub-genre. Adding fuel to the fire, Gomthog suggests Lemmy was not a metal icon. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Wolf Clan track “Witch Hunt” (Pagan Preachers, 2016) and Winter Nights song “The Pleasures Of War” (An Endless Apocalypse, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 33The guys close out 2015 reflecting on their adventures – concerts, interviews, and epic debates – from the past year. Brian doubles-down over his attacks on folk metal, while Gomthog recounts getting spanked at a concert plus the story of one female vocalist who thought he was a stalker. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Hibria song “Pain” (Hibria, 2015) played courtesy of Test Your Metal Records, and Witchhelm track “Jötunn” (Jötunn, 2015) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 32The latest episode finds Gomthog and Brian counting down their lists of best metal albums of 2015, but things get testy when Brian asks if symphonic metal is an oxymoron. Later, the guys clash over whether an album on both their lists is actually a throwback to 80s metal. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Tracks “The Anthem Of Pain” (Apocalypse Moon, 2015) by The Order Of Chaos and “I Am The Revolution” (Hallowed Ground, 2015) by Death Dealer each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 31The debate gets heated in this show when Brian clashes with Gomthog over their differing definitions of a ‘fan’. Plus, Gomthog dishes on his artist interviews prior to the Kamelot concert in Louisville. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Crespuscle track “Shattered Sanctum” (Draconian Winter, 2014) and Framework song “The Delusionist” (A World Distorted, 2014) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 30Stories abound and controversy erupts in this latest podcast episode! Gomthog tells about his experiences at the Unleash The Archers and Eluveitie concerts, and causes Brian’s blood to boil with a stunning new claim about metal. Credits: intro music by CONTRA, intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez. Caducus song “Evolve & Obey” (String Me Up, 2014) and Gomorrah track “To The Depths” (To The Depths, 2013) each used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastCrimson Shadows (10-09-2015) InterviewDrummer Cory Hofing and guitarist Greg Rounding from the boundary-crushing and genre-defying modern death and power metal band Crimson Shadows join the podcast in this interview recorded October 9, 2015, in Covington KY. Greg and Cory talk with Gomthog about the band’s last-minute tour with Unleash The Archers, as well as sharing stories and talking about future shredding plans! Credits: Excerpts from the track “Beyond The Mountain Wasteland” from the Crimson Shadows album Glory On The Battlefield (2012) used with permission from the artist.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastLa Ventura (10-02-2015) InterviewNetherlands melodic metallers La Ventura join the podcast for this artist interview recorded October 2, 2015. Gomthog talks with vocalist Carla van Huizen and bassist/song-writer Mike Saffrie about the band’s history, plus news about their upcoming EP. Credits: excerpts from the song “White Crow” (White Crow, 2012) used with permission from La Ventura.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 29With Gomthog away, Brain takes the mic to talk about his experience at the Superjoint / King Parrot / Child Bite / Cryptic Hymn concert on July 23, 2015 at The Warehouse in Clarksville TN. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez; the song "Revel In Disgust" (Gateways, 2015) used with permission from Cryptic Hymn.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastZoe Marie of Insatia (09-15-2015) InterviewZoe Marie from the southwest US symphonic power metal outfit Insatia checks in with the podcast in this interview recorded September 15, 2015. Zoe reviews with Gomthog the band’s history, her personal musical influences, as well as plans for the soon-to-be-released sophomore album, ‘Phoenix Aflame’. Credits: excerpts from the track “Bleeding You” from the album Asylum Denied (2013) used with permission from Insatia.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 28In this episode the guys discuss the many tours they're excited to see in Fall 2015; later, Gomthog challenges Brian on his recollection of a concert from 1984. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEric Wallace of Black Breath (07-10-2015) InterviewOn July 10, 2015, Gomthog spoke with Eric Wallace, guitarist for Black Breath, prior to their performance in Nashville TN. Credits: Excerpts from the song "Feast Of The Damned" from the 2012 album Sentenced To Life by Black Breath used with permission from Southern Lord.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastIda Haukland of Triosphere (05-22-2015) InterviewIn this artist interview Gomthog talks with singer and bassist Ida Haukland from the Norwegian heavy metal band Triosphere. Ida shares the band's history and influences, talks about their latest album 'The Heart Of The Matter', and what the future holds for Triosphere. Credits: Excerpts from the Triosphere song 'Steal Away The Light' (The Heart Of The Matter, 2014) used with permission from AFM Records.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 26In this episode the guys talk nice for about the first 10 minutes with Gomthog recounting some experiences at the Nightwish concerts in Nashville and Louisville. Then Brian goes off on Gomthog’s comparison of singers Floor Jansen and Rob Halford, and the debate really gets going. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 25In Episode 25 Brian and Gomthog begin talking about the recent The Agonist concert and other upcoming shows, but the discussion quickly slides into personal attacks and with the guys throwing haymakers at each other. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastThe Agonist (04-14-2015) InterviewIn this artist interview, Gomthog talks with Danny Marino and Vicky Psarakis of Century Recording artist The Agonist prior to their performance on April 12, 2015, in Nashville TN. Vicky and Danny talk about their current tour, answer fan questions, and discuss the future of the band.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastSean Lang of Seven Year Storm (02-27-2015) InterviewThe podcast returns with Gomthog talking with drummer and songwriter Sean Lang about his latest project Seven Year Storm on February 28, 2015. Sean discusses his past and present, including his new album Aion I. Music credits: excerpt from "Morphogenesis" by Seven Year Storm (Aion I, 2015) used with permission from the artist. Photo credit: Sean Lang promo photo provided by Asher Media.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastRevocation (02-10-2015) InterviewIn this interview Gomthog talks with bassist Dan Gargiulo and guitarist Brett Bamberger from the technical death metal band Revocation prior to their set opening for The Contortionist at The End in Nashville Tennessee on February 10, 2015.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 24Gomthog and Brian kick off the new year with a podcast where the topics range from commercialism in metal, Mac Sabbath, and the frightening injury to Delain bassist Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastParker Jameson of Starkill (01-19-2015) InterviewIn this artist interview recorded January 19, 2015, Gomthog talks with singer and guitarist Parker Jameson from the band Starkill. The discussion includes the band’s history, latest album ‘Virus of the Mind’, recent US tour supporting Arch Enemy, and plans for 2015.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastKostas Salomidis of Sorrows Path (01-02-2015) InterviewGomthog visits with guitarist Kostas Salomidis from the Greek metal band Sorrows Path to talk about their latest album Doom Philosophy.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 23Brian and Gomthog close out 2014 with a look back at the past year, revisiting some of their best concerts, interviews, and debates. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 22Brian and Gomthog count down their lists of best albums of the year, but the debate goes off the rails when the guys can't agree which year it actually is - 2014... or 1984? Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastDianne van Giersbergen of Xandria (10-12-2014) InterviewIn our latest artist interview, Gomthog talks with Dianne van Giersbergen, vocalist for Xandria. Dianne addresses the band’s latest album, their North American tour, as well as future plans.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 21In this episode, the guys discuss whether metal can be too technical. Later, Brian talks about the Kataklysm song “Kill The Elite”, and Gomthog makes the claim metal must be dark. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 20In this late summer episode, the guys talk about how metal bands stay healthy and together through tough times. Later, Gomthog and Brian spar over the Metallica song 'Jump In The Fire' and debate whether demons are real ontological beings. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 19Brian and Gomthog are at it again in podcast episode 19. This time Gomthog talks about his experience at the Goatwhore show in Nashville, and Brian defends 'catchy' metal from the 80s. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastFancast 3In this fancast episode, Brian and Gomthog reconnect with Dirt Cheap bassist and local metal legend Greg Kyle.
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The Great Metal Debate PodcastEpisode 17This episode finds Brian and Gomthog continuing their discussion on whether cross-genre music festivals are a good idea, and addressing other topics: what should fans expect from bands, and do metal bands need to have a certain image. Credits: Music by CONTRA; intro voice provided by Veronica Ortiz Rodriguez.
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