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100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Brian Slagel
Heavy Metal
Anthrax
Ace Of Spades
Motorhead
Music Production
Caught In A Mosh
Thrash Metal
Dueling Guitars
Punk Rock
Van Halen
Armored Saint
Metal Blade Records
Moshing
Alice Cooper
Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
Alice In Chains
Hypnotize
Elected

100 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

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about Deicide's "Death By Dawn" with Monte Conner, the former senior vice president of A&R for Roadrunner Records and current head of A&R at Nuclear Blast Records. Producer Mark Lewis also talks about why th... more

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Chef Curtis Duffy about Danzig, particularly the song "Twist of Cain". He also discusses his restaurant in Chicago, Ever, his new book "Fireproof", some of his favorite concerts of all time, and what it w... more

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Sirius XM host Jose Mangin to talk about the importance of Sepultura's "Dead Embryonic Cells", the current incarnation of Pantera, Jose's charity Headbang for Science and an incredible story about ba... more

Metal Blade Records CEO discusses the production on Metallica's "Spit Out The Bone" from the album "Hardwired to Self-Destruct" with that album's producer, Greg Fidleman. Then, chef Chris Santos returns to the show to talk about the song, the likelih... more

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Recent Guests

Curtis Duffy
Acclaimed chef and author of 'Fireproof,' known for his Michelin-starred restaurant Ever.
Episode: Danzig - "Twist of Cain"
Jose Mangin
Sirius XM personality and passionate advocate for heavy metal music
Sirius XM
Episode: Sepultura - "Dead Embryonic Cells"
Greg Fidleman
Producer known for work with Metallica and many other iconic rock bands
Episode: Metallica - "Spit Out The Bone"
Chris Broderick
Guitarist known for his work with Megadeth and In Flames
In Flames
Episode: King Diamond - "Welcome Home"
Martin Popoff
Music journalist and critic
Episode: AC/DC - "Sin City"
Scott Ian
Guitarist from Anthrax
Anthrax
Episode: AC/DC - "Sin City"
Ron Capps
Legendary NHRA funny car driver with multiple championships
Episode: Judas Priest - Victim of Changes
Phil Demmel
Former guitarist for Machine Head and current guitarist for Kerry King's band
Episode: UFO - "Rock Bottom"
Chris Jericho
World Championship wrestler, actor, and musician
AEW, Fozzy
Episode: Iron Maiden : "The Wicker Man" (with Chris Jericho)

Host

Brian Slagel
Brian Slagel is the founder of Metal Blade Records and a prominent figure in the heavy metal music scene. He is recognized for his deep knowledge of music history and passionate engagement with genres such as heavy metal and hard rock.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great but…

    I absolutely love this podcast, but the amount of ads is absurd. Most of the time you’re close to 7-8 minutes in before there’s any content that isn’t an ad, the intro song, or the copy and pasted intro. Then, more ads (at least 2 minutes) between each segment. It’s crazy.

    Like I said, I love it, but, c’mon, a 50 minute episode shouldn’t be 30-35% ads and less than 30 minutes of new, original content.

    It could be great, but for now it’s frustratingly good.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tsauce124
    United States4 months ago
  • Awesome as always Brian, Tom's section was so interesting, always learning something from these episodes!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    D3af_f0r3v3r
    5 months ago
  • Thank You!

    This is absolutely fantastic! This is what I have been waiting for. Keep up the excellent work Brian. One thing I would love to know is how these artists and guests got into these bands/songs you dive into. When was the first time you saw this band? No complaints at all though! Thank you again!!

    Frank

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    77frankk
    United States6 months ago
  • Brian Slagel is a music legend so his podcast where he discusses different songs and the impact they each have on music is excellent. All of the guests so far have been great and add something different to the conversations. Can't wait to hear all 100.

    Audible
    5
    james wray
    United States9 months ago
  • Well done!

    Brian Slagel is a music legend so his podcast where he discusses different songs and the impact they each have on music is excellent. All of the guests so far have been great and add something different to the conversations. Can't wait to hear all 100.

    Audible
    5
    james wray
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared by the host and guests, particularly enjoying the insider insights into song creation and music history.

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Danzig - "Twist of Cain"
Q: How did your experiences in the kitchen relate to your love for heavy metal?
Curtis explains the chaotic environment of kitchens makes it relatable to heavy metal music, as both spaces are loud and energetic.
Danzig - "Twist of Cain"
Q: What was your first impression of the first Danzig record?
Curtis mentions he was obsessed with the entire record and scoured heavy metal magazines for anything related to Danzig.
Metallica - "Spit Out The Bone"
Q: What's the trick to making a band sound live on a record?
There's no specific trick, but capturing the element and spirit of the live performance is crucial, and sometimes requires unraveling parts of the production that don't maintain that spirit.
Metallica - "Spit Out The Bone"
Q: Tell me when you first got to work with Metallica and how that whole thing happened?
I started working with Metallica after being introduced through Rick Rubin, as I drew the short straw to get the Metallica gig.
Blue Oyster Cult - "Fire of Unknown Origin"
Q: What do you remember about the writing process and recording this song?
Albert Bouchard recalls being intrigued by the poem's imagery and metaphor, eventually transforming it through collaboration and production to cater to Eric Bloom's vocal style.

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This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of iconic heavy metal and hard rock songs, focusing on how these tracks have defined and shaped the genre. Each episode features the host, who is the founder of a prominent record label in the music industry, as he curates a specific song from his list of 100 essential tracks. The discussions include insights from special guest musicians and industry experts, providing listeners with both personal anecdotes and historical context behind each song's significance. The engaging blend of storytelling and technical analysis from experienced producers and music critics brings a new dimension to beloved anthems, making it suitable for both long-time metal enthusiasts and new fans alike.

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Recent guests on 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal include:

1. Curtis Duffy
2. Jose Mangin
3. Greg Fidleman
4. Chris Broderick
5. Martin Popoff
6. Scott Ian
7. Ron Capps
8. Phil Demmel

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