100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal
Brian Slagel100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal is the ultimate journey into the heart of heavy music, hosted by Metal Blade Records’ founder, Brian Slagel. Each week, Brian dives into one of his personally curated tracks from his list of the heaviest songs in metal and hard rock, exploring the music that shaped a genre. With special guest musicians—some who wrote and recorded these iconic songs and others who ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Metallica - "Enter Sandman"
Released as a single on July 29, 1991. The music video was released July 30, 1991 and the album "Metallica" (AKA "The Black Album") was released August 12, 1991.
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Metallica's... more
Mercyful Fate - "Evil"
Released September 30, 1983 on the album "Melissa"
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the Mercyful Fate song "Evil" with Slayer guitarist Kerry King. They also discuss Rainbow, Judas Priest, Deep Purple and much... more
Ghost's song "Ritual" was released on June 20, 2010, as a single ahead of their debut studio album, Opus Eponymous, which followed on October 18, 2010.
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses his appreciation for Ghost and shares stories abou... more
Soundgarden - "Rusty Cage"
From the album "Badmotorfinger" (Released October 8, 1981)
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage" from their breakthrough album "Badmotorfinger". He's joined by the producer of that a... more
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- Well Done!
Love the show. Not sure why the song snippets are of a lowfi quality though?? Also, no more of that Siriusxm Jose Magniwhatever guy. Please. Guy loves to talk about himself.
UPDATE* Soooo happy to see Too Fast For Love near the top!! One of my all time favorite records. Awesome!!
Apple Podcasts5Castermt
United States2 months ago - good podcast, just skip….
that 20 seconds of the opening that has Lizzy Borden …is absolutely unlistenable…. if i’m not in a position to fast forward thru it…. i have to take off my headphones. But the content of the podcast is great…. i’m a bit confused of the choices of the songs.. for the top 100 songs of heavy metal….
just pick a song you like….
Apple Podcasts2FoxxyBikerChicUnited States3 months ago - Excellent
Absolutely love this pod cast! I’m a 54 year old UK metal head and really enjoy going behind the scenes of these classics…excellent stuff.
Apple Podcasts5JCLSWAN12
United Kingdom8 months ago - Only for die-hards
Slagel is a decent host, and his intimate knowledge of metal is worthwhile. He gets great guests who drop intriguing details from metal’s past and present. But the editing of this podcast is HORRENDOUS. People talk over each other in a way that’s clearly just a bad copy-paste, the trims are jarringly unnatural, the volume is mouselike (exceedingly inappropriate for tinnitus-plagued metalheads).
It’s worth a listen, but it desperately needs better production — a major topic of the podcast itsel... more
Apple Podcasts3Nicholas, Tell HimUnited States8 months ago - Well Done!
Love the show. Not sure why the song snippets are of a lowfi quality though?? Also, no more of that Siriusxm Jose Magniwhatever guy. Please. Guy loves to talk about himself.
Apple Podcasts5CastermtUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #94 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #168 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
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A deep, track-by-track exploration of metal history, artists, and production that blends nostalgia with technical insight. Episodes center on landmark songs, unravelting how riffs, arrangements, and recording choices shaped the sound of metal across decades. Expect intimate behind-the-scenes stories from veteran guests—musicians, producers, and journalists—paired with host commentary that grounds each track in its era and influence. The show stands out for its insider access, robust production anecdotes, and the way high-profile guests connect music history to today's metal landscape, making it a compelling listen for fans and industry peers alike.
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1. Brian Lew
2. Kerry King
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4. Dean Delray
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