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MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 82 | Listening Circle - Gorguts - ObscuraMetalBreak makes a triumphant return to form with this hot edition of the beloved Listening Circle. This time we talk about Obscura by Gorguts. Enjoy!2025-07-0558 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 81 | Paky asks Johannes follow-up questionsSometimes in interviews, answers warrant follow-up questions. Many times they don't happen. Paky has found a few quotes by Johannes that were left unscrutinized. We're here to fix that. Enjoy!2025-01-2445 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 80 | Listening Circle - Testament - Dark Roots of EarthWe invite our patreons into our retrospective review of Testament's Dark Roots of Earth. Enjoy!2024-12-051h 23
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 79 | Tuska 2024As is tradition, we review this years rendition of the Tuska festival. Along some puppy asmr and opeth single review, everybody wins! Enjoy!2024-08-221h 22MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 78 | Listening Circle - Korn - KornMixing our own thoughts with our beloved supporter on Patreon, we discuss maybe one of the most important metal albums that we're not really that in to. Enjoy!2024-07-221h 22MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 77 | Listening Circle - Opeth - OrchidThe listening circle returns, as we share our and our Patreon supporters' opinion on Opeth's legendary debut, Orchid. Enjoy!2024-05-161h 08MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 76 | Listening Circle - At The Gates - Slaughter Of The SoulJoin the listening circle, and add your voice to the conversation! patreon.com/metalbreak In this very first listening circle, we dig in to what many would call the quintessential album of the Gothenburg sound. Slaughter of the Soul by At the Gates redrew the metal map in countless ways, and has stood the test of time like few others. It has also been a huge influence on Avatar, alongside so many other bands. Together we our patreons, we discuss and dissect one of our absolute favorites. Enjoy!2024-03-041h 06MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 75 | Jussi Helenius of Turku SaatanalleMetallihelvetti is a revered institution in the Finnish metal underground, and in its heart you find Jussi Helenius. Together with his partners in crime he has made Finland in general and Turku in particular a much more extreme place for decades. Turku Saatanalle is the flagship festival of the organisation, and we talk its history, as well as its current state, while also diving into some old school Brazilian metal among many other things. Turku Saatanalle XI takes place March 1-2 2024 at Utopia in Turku. More info can be found here: https://www.metallihelvetti.net/ Enjoy!2024-02-2653 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 74 | Let's Get DeepIn this episode, we play a round of Let's Get Deep, and it get's... deep. Got time had by all! Enjoy!2024-01-111h 20MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 73 | The Crow Is Being Rebooted, And We Have ThoughtsIn this episode, Paky has found out about about next year's reboot of her beloved the Crow. We talk, and try to unpack how this is doom to failed, or if there is any hope at all. Bill Skarsgård will be in it... we like him. And how do we get Avatar on the soundtrack (Hollywood money this way please!). Enjoy!2023-12-191h 16
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 72 | Matt McGachy Of CRYPTOPSY + Halloween!In this episode we talk with Cryptopsy's Matt McGachy as well as doing some damage control for what would have been our Halloween special! Good times! Enjoy!2023-10-3157 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 71 | Nakkeknækker[Interview starts at 3:50!] In this episode, Paky interviews Danish death metal band Nakkeknækker. We are head over heals with them and blown away by what they are doing already now. Enjoy!2023-08-1739 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 70 | Jean-Paul Gaster From ClutchINTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:34! Paky talked to Clutch drummer Jean-Paul Gaster, and that led us to talk about stuff. Good times are being had by all. Enjoy!2023-08-0645 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 69 | Dr Owen CogginsDr Owen Coggins of the International Society for Metal Music Studies joins us to talk metal in academia and academia in metal. Enjoy!2023-07-221h 12MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 68 | Summer MetalIn this episode, we talk about the metal we gravitate towards in the summer, while trying to unpack what makes certain metal sound more like summer than others. Enjoy! PLAYLIST WITH MUSIC WE TALKED ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6AKwzbIDM8mSIxx77Bskli?si=BQ3yUfBiQxKEgJ5K2LS5Yg MINDFALL'S CLASSIC 2003 DEMO FROM THE BARREN: https://youtu.be/jnVf88JEtUE2023-06-221h 00MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 67 | Our Guilty PleasuresPLAYLIST WITH ALL THE SONGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tzn9dPdojlr6gwJlEZPDC?si=cee7d2d7333a4c93 In this episode, we play each other some of our favorite guilty pleasures in music. A lot of pop, and of course a dash of musical theater, Enjoy!2023-04-231h 29MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 66 | Our Patreon Members Asks Johannes About The New AlbumWith Avatar's Dance Devil Dance coming out February 17, Paky collected the questions of our fantastic supporters over at Patreon. This giant blue whale of an episode is the results. Enjoy!2023-01-281h 48MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 65 | 2023 Predictions And PredicamentsWe pull out our crystal ball and tell you EXACTLY what's going to happen in the next 365 days. No side tracks or second guesses here. You can thank us later. Enjoy!2023-01-1357 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 64 | Singles Vs AlbumsPaky and Johannes discuss the album format being challenged by single releases in today's fast paced society. They agree to disagree but also agree. Enjoy!2022-12-091h 03MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 63 | Paky's Bday And What We Did This Summer Pt. 2In this episode Paky answers questions from you for her birthday and we get caught up on what the hell happened this summer.Thanks to you, a donation of 430 USD has been made to the AKC Canine Health Foundation in our Jacob's memory. A engraved brick paver is being put in his name and the money goes towards research in the fight against the disease that took him from us.If you consider donating yourself, you can visit https://www.akcchf.org/donate2015/chf-donate.htmlThank you, and enjoy the episode.2022-10-161h 38MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 62 | What We Did This Summer Pt. 1We return from a summer constantly on the move, and we're here to tell you all about it! Enjoy!patreon.com/metalbreakteespring.com/stores/metalbreak2022-09-191h 07
MetalBreakTell Me A Story S02E02We return once again to the warmth of an open fire in a thunder storm, to tell you tales of hauntings and the Devil himself. We also have our Patreon friend Rob with us who shares some excellent writing of his own. Enjoy!Read more Rob goodness here: reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/570ceu/is_ed_real_or_am_i_crazy_part_1andnightmaresoup.com/products/the-nightmare-society-volume-22022-08-1156 minMetalBreakTell Me Story S02E01TMAS is back with a vengeance! Lakes and oceans ended up being the theme in a slightly more free flowing formate. Also, our first Patreon guest Chris joins us! If you want to guest a future TMAS and share a tale of your own, consider becoming a supporter over at patreon.com/metalbreak. Enjoy!2022-05-2352 minMetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 61 | Tour Talk Pt. 2 - Paky Hits The Road With AvatarPaky joined Avatar for their brief US run earlier this year, which means that it was MetalBreak on Tour! We talk about the experience and find out wether she will finally go mad and run away to join a circus. Enjoy!patreon.com/metalbreakPlease consider getting a Jacob memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:https://metalbreak.creator-spring.com/listing/jacobbadass2022-04-051h 01
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 60 | Tour Talk Pt. 1 - In Loving Memory Of JacobTRIGGER WARNING! LOSS OF PET, DEATH, ILLNESS!This is a two parter, where we try to keep most of the sadness in part one.Jacob was the third host of the podcast, and in many ways its biggest star. As he ended up having so many fans among you, we want to make this very public tribute to him. Thank you again, all of you who reached out and showed love.Please consider getting a memorial shirt. All the money we get from the Jacob designs go to charity:https://metalbreak.creator-spring...2022-04-0520 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 59 | Samuel Honkavaara Of REBELLIXIn this episode, we sit down with Sam from Rebellix, talking moving country for music, self discovery, their latest EP, Serpent's Kiss (out now!) and more. Enjoy!2022-02-2646 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 58 | Nikan And Arash Of CONFESSConfess returns! We pick it up right where we left off last time (listen to episode 25 with Nikan if you haven't already), and talk the present and future of one of the most driven and resilient bands you'll ever hear! Enjoy!2022-01-131h 12MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 57 | Touring During Covid And Getting Covid On TourJohannes has been on tour. He also got sick. Paky and Johannes unpack the experience together, sharing thoughts and some road stories. Enjoy!2021-11-181h 00MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 56 | The Halloween Pumpkin Carving Special 2021We carve pumpkins and talk metal and other scary music. What more can you ask for? Also, something paranormal may or may not have happened...Enjoy!2021-10-281h 35
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 55 | "Am I The Asshole?" Metal Edition Pt 2We return to be judge, jury and executioners. Once again Paky has searched through Reddit for some moral dilemmas in the name of metal. Enjoy!2021-10-021h 00
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 54 | Trying To Understand Swedish Metal With Henke BrannerydhJohannes has a long talk with fellow Swede and podcaster Henke Brannerydh of Rockpodden, trying to solve the mystery behind the phenomena of Swedish metal. Did we get any wiser? You'll be the judge!Enjoy!Henke's podcast (in Swedish): https://open.spotify.com/show/5RFZ1vzfbLamNOIn9n3ie7?si=xHtnud4YRqO-tik6dadEmw&dl_branch=1Rockpodden2021-09-041h 21MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 53 | "Am I The Asshole?" Metal Edition Pt 1For this episode, Paky went lurking the "Am I the asshole"-subreddit for some heavy metal content and in the TRVE elitist spirit, we will be the sole judges! Enjoy!patreon.com/metalbreakteespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-08-1542 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 52 | Side Stage With Dino Cazares Of Fear Factory[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 17:57]In this episode, Johannes has a long talk with Fear Factory master mind Dino Cazares about latest album Aggression Continuum and the past, present and future of the band and humanity at large. Enjoy!Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-06-281h 47
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 51 | SIDE STAGE With Bodom After Midnight (RIP Alexi Laiho)[Interview starts at 7:41]In this episode Paky and Johannes have a heartfelt talk with the remaining members of Bodom After Midnight. We talk about the legacy of their colleague and friend Alexi Laiho and the debut EP that came to be their swansong.Our Patreon: patreon.com/metalbreakMerch: teespring.com/stores/metalbreakPhoto by Terhi Ylimäinen2021-05-1249 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 50 | Anneke Van Giersbergen[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 9.23]In this episode Paky and Johannes get to talk to the always inspiring, always delightful Anneke van Giersbergen. They talk her latest album, The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest and all that goes into making such personal work. Enjoy!Listen to The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6MEBn5n2uktdaned7Zc91o?si=lmRP5V-VSVG2CaDvFE_WGwWe’ve got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreakOur patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak2021-04-1153 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 49 | SIDE STAGE With Joel Ekelöf of SOEN[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:54]In this episode Paky and Johannes talks to Joel Ekelöf of Soen about their latest album Imperial. They about the music, the method and the message as well as touching on the spiritual side of things. Enjoy!Listen to Imperial by Soen: https://open.spotify.com/album/49iLyqy5332uQV3q5qDmA2?si=E3eFouUySVG0jYZ7_AOo1wOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-03-0443 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 48 | SIDE STAGE With Korpiklaani[Interview starts at 14:04] In this episode Johannes talks to Korpiklaani about their latest album Jylhä, the energy new members can bring and more or less unconventional ways to write a song. Enjoy!Listen to Jylhä: https://open.spotify.com/album/2gsQLMCZXvrq3Rlb4S424v?si=tH6UNpuVQVGDDwV_LJVZWQOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-02-1543 min
MetalBreakTell Me A Story S01E05 Featuring David Andersson Of SoilworkIn this episode, Paky and Johannes go to space and listen to various disturbing sounds from way out there. David from Soilwork brings us to the morgue and our Patreon-contributor debates wether or not one should pick up hitchhikers from the afterlife. Enjoy!Our patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakMerch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-02-071h 07
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 47 | 2020, The 2000's And The FuturePaky and Johannes discuss current trends in metal, trying to guess where we're going, based on where we've been.Let us know what you think about this long-form episode style! Support us on www.patreon.com/metalbreak!2021-01-302h 03
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 46 | Erlend HJELVIK[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:20]Paky has a chat with Erlend Hjelvik about his solo debut 'Welcome to Hel', and vikings and metal at large! Enjoy!Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe have merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-01-1348 min
MetalBreakIn Memory Of Alexi LaihoWe take a moment to remember and pay our respects to a man gone too soon.2021-01-0416 minMetalBreakTell Me A Story S01E04 Featuring Ryan Van Poederooyen Of ImonolithAncient spirits and haunting battle cries. Paky and Johannes dig through the annals of history for their stories, while Ryan Van Poederooyen unveils some light childhood trauma. Enjoy!Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2021-01-021h 09
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 45 | David Andersson Of SoilworkIn this episode Paky has a chat with David Andersson of Soilwork. They discuss brand new EP A Whisp Of The Atlantic, religion, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and much more! Enjoy!Listen to A Whisp Of The Atlantic: https://open.spotify.com/album/39FoTXhyioMJWeNi11dZ4p?si=BcnnDYgNSBm9ThFKliHQ8QOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2020-12-161h 04MetalBreakTell Me A Story S01E03 Featuring Sangwan Of Monsters Dive[Apologies for the sound quality! This was a bit of a guerilla-recording!]In this episode Paky and Johannes dive deep into the world of witches, while our patron teaches us of the Buck-riders. Our special guests, South Korean Post Hardcore band Monsters Dive, take us to school. Enjoy!CHECK OUT MONSTERS DIVE:https://www.facebook.com/MonstersDive/https://monstersdive.bandcamp.com/album/dive-or-dieFURTHER READING ON TODAY*S STORIES:https://www.therussianstore.com/'Baba Yaga: The Ambiguous Mother and Witch of the Russian Folktale' by Andreas Johnshttps...2020-12-121h 04MetalBreakTell Me A Story S01E02 Featuring Matt Heafy Of TriviumThis week both Paky and Matt Heafy of Trivium take us to ancient Japan, while Johannes drags us along on a trip to Ukraine and a more recent past. Our Patreon contribution brings us inside a haunted childhood home. All of this and some general banter goodness in this second episode of Tell Me A Story. Enjoy!Check our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakWe've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2020-11-2446 minMetalBreakTell Me A Story S01E01 Featuring Chiara Of Moonlight HazeThis is the first episode of our new series, Tell Me A Story! Paky and Johannes compete in spookiness alongside contributions from our dear friends from patreon.com/metalbreak. On occasion we'll also have artist friends dropping by with a story of their own. This time it's the very talented Chiara of Moonlight Haze! Enjoy, and remember to check our new merch over at teespring.com/stores/metalbreak.Check out Moonlight Haze on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J9Jg6CEtjR3C4SFXz1elX?si=vD-e4Bt0RcCY9pHhJag_gQhttps://www.moonlighthaze.com...2020-11-1132 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 44 | Halloween Special - "Tell Me A Story" With Theology Master Karolina KouvolaIn this episode Paky and Johannes sit down for they're annual pumpkin carving listening to the academic musings and ghost stories of Karolina Kouvola. Karolina is a theology master, writing a PhD about Finlands-Swedish belief narratives about the cunning folk. She has written several non-fiction books about historical warrior groups and co-authored a book about Helsinki ghost stories.Enjoy!Photo by Suvi KairulahtiOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreakNEW MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2020-10-301h 06
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 43 | Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns of FinntrollIn this episode Johannes talks with Finntroll frontman Vreth. On top of talking their latest masterpiece Vredesvävd, they also discuss language, Estonian axemen, wether you want to be a Mick Jagger or a Paul McCartney and much more! Enjoy!Vredesvävd OUT NOW! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IGCwxXb9x7n2ILyOaE7hZ?si=9SNkm9_fQpuK9ZMc5evapQOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak2020-09-221h 05
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 43 | Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns Of FinntrollMetalBreak Episode 43 | Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns of FinntrollIn the episode Johannes talks with Finntroll frontman Vreth. On top of talking their latest masterpiece Vredesvävd, they also discuss language, Estonian axemen, wether you want to be a Mick Jagger or a Paul McCartney and much more! Enjoy!Vredesvävd OUT NOW! Listen on Spotify: Our Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak2020-09-221h 05
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 42 | We Watched This Is Spinal TapIn this episode Paky and Johannes follow up their latest Patreon watch-along with a talk about the greatness, impact and personal significance of mockumentary masterpiece, This Is Spinal Tap! Enjoy!We've got merch: www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreakOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak2020-09-071h 15
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 41 | Niclas EngelinIn this episode Paky and Johannes has chat with good friend Niclas Engelin. They talk about the past with his formative years and early efforts as well as the here and now, playing with We Sell the Dead and dealing with the current state of the world. Enjoy!Listen to Black Sleep by We Sell The Dead: https://open.spotify.com/album/4SP0pmh8XzJxzM8RnFx6CR?si=LHxlFOG9SxGR7hGvDpvLyQWE'VE GOT MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/metalbreak2020-08-151h 05
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 40 | We watched the Crow (a retrospective) pt. 2This is the second part of Johannes and Paky discussion the Crow, which they recently watched with their patreons.They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!Check out Soi Dog Foundation!www.soidog.org/www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundationhttps://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhukethttps://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundationFollow us!Patreon.com/metalbreakJohannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatarPaky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak2020-07-2646 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 39 | We watched the Crow (a retrospective) pt. 1This is the first part of Johannes and Paky discussion the Crow, which they recently watched with their patreons.They review, reminisce and rejoice in a classic while Paky is laying down the facts. Enjoy!Check out Soi Dog Foundation!www.soidog.org/www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish/https://www.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundationhttps://twitter.com/@SoiDogPhukethttps://www.youtube.com/user/SoiDogFoundationFollow us!Patreon.com/metalbreakJohannes' Twitter: @johannes_avatarPaky's Instagram: @paky_metalbreak2020-07-2649 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 38 | Arjen Lucassen[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:08]In this episode Paky and Johannes enjoy a conversation with Arjen Lucassen of Ayreon fame. They discuss the upcoming album Transitus (out September 25), the challenges of getting signed doing rock operas in the 90's, working with heroes and geniuses, and much more!This episode is dedicated to the Soi Dog Foundation. Visit their homepage www.soidog,org to learn more about their work for stray cats and dogs in South East Asia.You can also follow them on their socials:www.facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglishwww.instagram.com/SoiDogFoundation...2020-07-1855 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 037 | Chiara Tricarico Of Moonlight Haze[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 10:31]In the episode Paky and Johannes have a chat with vocalist Chiara Tricarico of Italian symphonic power metal band Moonlight Haze, talking lockdown, the voice as an instrument, ancient legends of the moon and more! Enjoy!Lunaris is out now! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/610ZRqFz5vnwySLj1c0LuU?si=VFQAVdZkT4-woVYcZOZK-ASupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/metalbreak2020-06-2950 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 36 | Netta Laurenne Of Smackbound[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 20:12]In this episode, Paky and Johannes have a great conversation with Smackbound front woman Netta Laurenne. They talk about debuting during a pandemic, their upcoming album 20/20, tricking your bandmates to get naked and much more! Enjoy!2020-06-061h 04
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 035 | Hansi KürschIn this episode Johannes gets starstruck as he gets to talk to one of his greatest influences, the legendary Hansi Kürsch! They talk about the latest Demons & Wizards release 'III' and go deep on Hansi's amazing chemistry with collaborator Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth fame. Enjoy!2020-03-2638 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 034 | Andrea Brosio And Michael MonroeIn this episode Paky sits down with living legend Michael Monroe and up and comer Andrea Brosio of White Cloud Fire to talk talent shows, pure intentions, the ugly side of the music business and much more! Enjoy!White Cloud Fire - Liberta: https://youtu.be/SYmBgGLFhXMMichael Monroe - Last Train To Tokyo: https://youtu.be/NZegMf2p1J42020-03-171h 00
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 033 | Lordi Interview PLUS The Worst Metal SongsIn this episode Johannes meets mr Lordi himself, talking shock, horror, schlager, muppets and much more! Paky digs deep into Johannes' experience recording an album, and together they go on a quest for really shitty metal songs! Enjoy!2020-03-081h 43
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 032 | Crimson SunIn this episode Paky met up with the whole line-up of the Finnish band Crimson Sun. Talking motives, motivation, taking matters in your own hands and what it means to make that second hard album. Enjoy!2020-02-0445 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 031 | Stix of Steel Panther PLUS Paky Answers YOUR Questions[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 9:00] In this episode Paky and Johannes meet up with Stix of Steel Panther to talk honesty, longevity, common friends and more. After the interview Paky answers your questions. It’s a great mix of her sharing experiences, values and tastes. Enjoy!2020-01-241h 20
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 030 | The Process Of Making An Album Pt 2Paky and Johannes make their triumphant return as Paky continues to have Johannes try to make sense out of what goes in to the process of writing and recording music. They also do their best to make the holiday season feel more METAL! Enjoy!2019-12-101h 12
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 029 | Halloween Pumpkin Carving And Black Metal CrimesIn this episode we carve some pumpkins and entertaining each other with increasingly darker and heavier subject matters all based in horrific acts from the wild world of black metal. Enjoy!2019-11-0549 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 028 | Paky And Johannes On The Process Of Writing An AlbumIn this episode Paky is picking Johannes' brain about anything and everything regarding writing and recording an album. Enjoy!2019-10-2757 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 027 | Visions Of AtlantisIn this episode Paky and Johannes meet Clémentine Delauney and Thomas Caser of Visions of Atlantis. We talk about their new album Wanderers, the motivations and musings of epic lyricism, what it means to find home and the long way back for a band that never stopped believing.Enjoy!2019-10-0534 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 026 | Eeka Mäkynen - Tuska Festival CEOIn this episode Paky meets the CEO of the Tuska festival. They talk about the process of running a festival in general and a great independent one in particular. Enjoy!2019-08-1637 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 025 | Nikan "Siyanor" Khosravi Of CONFESSPaky and Johannes finally have their long anticipated talk with Nikan Khosravi of Confess! This may very well be one of the most interesting and important voices in metal today due to the band's unique story and their members' courage and creativity.The potential and purpose of metal is defined as Nikan shares stories about his time in solitary confinement in the Iranian prison Evin, his refusal to give in, back down or sell out and their tireless journey to express themselves freely and live their lives as they see fit.Confess' new single EVIN is...2019-07-251h 13
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 024 | The Tuska 2019 Special Feat. The 'Smoke On The Water'-Game with HalestormIn this episode Paky and Johannes do their yearly breakdown of the Tuska Festival in Helsinki, Finland. While going through the bands they saw they discuss break ups and reunions, metal for children, bad ass front women and much more. They also found time to meet up with Arejay and Josh of Halestorm for a quick round of the 'Smoke on the water'-game.Enjoy!2019-07-151h 29
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 023 | Sabaton And News[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 15:00]Paky meets her friend, your friend, everybody's friend Joakim Brodén from SABATON! They talk their coming album 'the Great War', their love for History, the evolution of the band and the random road of chance that in hindsight looks like a formula!We also talk some news of the metal world and play Johannes' favorite game! Enjoy!Instagram: @paky_metalbreakTwitter: @metalbreak_podJohannes' twitter: @johannes_avatarPatreon: www.patreon.com/metalbreak2019-06-271h 06
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 022 | Devin Townsend | From Empath To Empath[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 7:07]In this episode Paky sits down with one of our absolute favorite people ever in music, Devin Townsend and do a deep dive into the motivations behind his latest release 'Empath'. Empathy, fear and forgiveness is discussed as they dig towards the core of what drives a great artist to keep going and find something important to say in his third decade of writing and recording.Empath is out now and we love it! Check it out on any streaming platform, or get your physical copy today!Our Instagram: @paky_metalbreak2019-04-1259 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 021 | Metal MisconceptionsIn this episode we asked YOU to share your thoughts on common misconceptions about metal, its fans and musicians. Hear our discussion from the trivial to the very deep. Plus we finally find out what band Paky is!Enjoy!2019-03-2855 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 020 Beast In BlackINTERVIEW STARTS AT 2:41[]Paky and Johannes sit down with Beast in Black to talk subjects spanning a universe between Anime and David Hasselhoff, as well as their new album 'From Hell With Love'! Enjoy!2019-03-1931 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 019 | Diamond Dallas Page[INTERVIEW STARTS 06:15 INTO THE EPISODE!]Johannes had to pinch his arm once or twice as childhood hero and fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page reached out to him to be a guest on Metal Break. Talks are going all over the place but most of all it's about DDP's insane drive. Enjoy!2019-02-211h 09
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 018 Matt Heafy Pt 2[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 09:02]In part 2 of Johannes’ conversation with Matt they talk about touring, privacy, social media and what it was like starting out young.2019-02-0351 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode | 017 | Johannes talks to Matt Heafy Pt 1[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 5:55]At the end of last year Johannes sat down with Matt Heafy of touring buddies Trivium to have a chat about fatherhood, social media, shared experiences and everything metal. Enjoy!2019-01-1744 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 016 | Anneke Van Giersbergen[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 07:04]In this episode Paky talks to the fantastic Anneke van Giersbergen. They chat about her latest album Symphonized, her sunshine personality and much more!Paky and Johannes also go out on quite the tangent talking individual interview styles and bad interview questions. Enjoy!2018-11-2637 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 015 | Bombus Interview[INTERVIEW STARTS AT 11:36]In this episode Johannes has a sit-down with fellow swedes Feffe and Ola from the amazing band Bombus. Lots of subjects are covered and a good time is had by all.On top of that Paky keeps evolving her ASMR skills and throughout the episode we explore wether or not Gothenburg matters at all.2018-09-2543 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 014 | This week in metal | Emperor, Dee Snider, Stratovarius, Voivod & more!In this episode we comment and discuss the fact that Emperor stays true to being true and Dee Snider is from America and wants us all to know it. Stratovarius and Voivod are teasing releases and we dig in, reminisce and discover all at once.We also ponder that even if sobriety might make you a better singer, it doesn’t guarantee you become a better person. We also talk about the best and worst reunions in metal according to us and look forward to new albums in September.Enjoy!2018-09-1653 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 013 | Interview with LEPROUS And Johannes' Most Embarrassing Moments On StageIn this episode you get to hear Johannes chat with Tor Oddmund Suhrke from Leprous at Tuska 2018. On top of that Paky is doing further explorations in to the world of ASMR and digs deep in Johannes' painful past.2018-09-1338 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 012 | Tuska 2018Once again we return from the land of the dead and take you on a journey to the land of metal! We went to Tuska 2018 in Helsinki, Finland and do our best to tell you all about it!2018-08-301h 44MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 011 | This Week In Metal | Metallica, Slayer, FFDP & Napalm DeathWe talk about the news of the past week and give our thoughts on the generosity of Metallica, the finality of Slayer's set list, the comedic sensibilities of Five Finger Death Punch and the eloquence of Napalm Death's lyrics. Enjoy!2018-05-1639 minMetalBreakMetal Break Episode 010 | This Week In Metal | Watain, Testament, Anthrax, Kamelot, Caleb ScofieldIn this episode we have the pleasure of digging in to a bunch of controversies as metal gets political with Anthrax criticizing Apple, Testament visiting Tel Aviv and Watain doing nazi salutes. Kamelot pick a smoother route and make a dystopian music video.Speaking of politics, we also take a look at the nominees for this year's Golden Gods awards.Enjoy and please consider donating to the Caleb Scofield Memorial Fund: https://www.youcaring.com/jenscofield-11491302018-04-041h 18
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 009 | This Week In Metal | Amorphis, Dio, Gene Simmons, Glenn TiptonAfter battling crashing WiFis and getting heard through the noise that is the sound of the road, we're finally back with comments on Amorphis' latest single, Dio's hologram, Gene Simmons' change of heart and Glenn Tipton's health. Enjoy!2018-03-2954 min
MetalBreakMetal Break 008 | This Week In Metal | Tool, Kiss, Slayer, Alice Cooper, Skid Row & IMONOLITHA new episode after just one week?! You better believe it baby! In this episode of This Week In Metal, Paky and Johannes takes the pulse on a selection of news of the past weeks rubbing them either the right or wrong way. Lots of KISS this time, as well as Tool, Slayer and more!2018-03-2043 minMetalBreakMetal Break 007 | This Week In Metal | Myles Kennedy, Judas Priest New Video, Tommy Lee And MoreIn this new format, we take the pulse on what's been going on in the metal world in the last week. We comment, argue, agree and digress. Listen and share your thoughts with us!2018-03-1147 min
MetalBreakMetalBreak Episode 006 | Ryan Van Poederooyen On The Past, Present And FutureIn this episode we conduct our very first interview for this podcast. Ryan van Poederooyen talks about the end of the Devin Townsend Project, how he got into music, how he stays the most upbeat man in metal today and what the future holds for a man suddenly free to roam.2018-03-101h 00
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 005 | Metal And WrestlingPaky and Johannes talk about their two favorite forms of brutal onslaught; metal and professional wrestling and how they are connected! No coffee, no mercy!2017-11-291h 32
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 004 | Johannes Listens To Hair MetalIn this episode Johannes attempts to understand and appreciate 10 albums, sloppily sorted under the umbrella term Hair Metal. Enjoy!2017-10-3133 min
MetalBreakMetal Break | Everyone is Patreon Special! | Johannes talks about Thoughts Of No Tomorrow (Pt. 2)Here's part two of Johannes trying to remember doing Thoughts of no Tomorrow!2017-09-1036 minMetalBreakMetal Break | Everyone is Patreon Special! | Johannes talks about Thoughts Of No Tomorrow (Pt. 1)Sorry for the delay! To patch things up and get back on track, we're going to crank a whole bunch of these out in a row. We'll start with Johannes sharing some memories from the release of Avatar's Thoughts of no Tomorrow.2017-09-0836 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 002 | Beyond the controversy | Metallica vs Napster pt. 2(Part 2 of 2)In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!2017-08-0251 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 002 | Beyond the controversy | Metallica vs Napster pt. 1(Part 1 of 2)In this episode of Metal Break, Paky and Johannes take a closer look at the fight between Metallica and Napster in 2000. Are Metallica really the devils everyone made them out to be? And how is it possible that the year 2000 is 17 freaking years ago?!2017-08-0245 min
MetalBreakMetal Break Episode 001 | Beyond the Controversy | The 1990 Judas Priest Suicide TrialIn this very first episode of the Metal Break podcast we take a fresh look at the Judas Priest trial of 1990 where the band stood accused of having caused the suicide and ditto attempt by Raymond Belknap and James Vance.Struggling with depression, anxiety, self-worth issues? Chat now with a trained HopeCoach. All chats are free, confidential, 24/7 www.thehopeline.comSuicide crisis lines can be found in many countries worldwide.Here the list:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesDream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas...2017-07-101h 05