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Disturbing the Priest with Brandon Battick

Brandon Battick
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Disturbing the priest is a heavy metal podcast hosted by comedian Brandon Battick. The podcast goes over everything heavy metal as well as interviews with metal artists and comedians.

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Honored to be joined by Gene Hoglan to talk about his life and the new Dark Angel album! Watch exclusive content on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: www.patreon.com/c/DisturbingthePriestFollow our socials: Instagram: www.inst... more

Happy to be joined by Mike Wynn of the NWOBHM band Tysondog!Watch all the unreleased videos on PATREON for only $3 a month! 🔥PATREON🔥: patreon.com/DisturbingthePrie...Follow our socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/disturbingthepri... more

Ranking all the tracks off Black Sabbath's album Sabotage with Martin Popoff!

Martin's website: martinpopoff.com/html/bookslist

Watch exclusive content on PATREON for only $3 a month!

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Honored to be joined by Andy Dawson of Legendary NWOBHM band Savage! Watch exclusive content on PATREON for only $3 a month!

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Martin Popoff
Author and critic, known for his expertise in heavy metal music
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Episode: Ranking The Tracks From Sabotage by Black Sabbath (Feat. Martin Popoff)
Alastair Skull
Frontman of the doom metal band Black Spell.
Black Spell
Episode: Alastair Skull of Black Spell Full Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.152
Malcolm Cope
Musician and drummer for Quartz, discussing the band's history and latest album
Quartz
Episode: Malcolm Cope of Quartz Full Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.149
Shaun Connolly
Guest comedian and co-host
Episode: This Month in Metal (June) - Ozzy Sells DNA, Vince Neil Goons, Nick Jonas is Paul Stanley, Stryper
Derek Shulman
Former lead vocalist of Gentle Giant, music producer and executive
Gentle Giant
Episode: Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant Full Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.142
Mike Gray
Comedian and metal enthusiast
Episode: Comedian Mike Gray Full Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.138
Reed Bruemmer
Musician and member of Overdose, formerly of Speedwolf
Overdose
Episode: Reed Bruemmer of Overdose (ex-Speedwolf) Full Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.133
John Tyler
Comedian and recurring guest on the podcast.
Episode: This Month In Metal - Gene Simmons VIP, Ghost Phone Ban, Tool Fans Upset, Wes Scantlin Arrested Feat. John Tyler Ep.132
Zero Tolerance
Canadian thrash metal band formed in 2022
Zero Tolerance
Episode: Zero Tolerance Full Band Podcast I Disturbing the Priest Ep.131

Host

Brandon Battick
Host with a comedic background, bringing humor to the metal music discussion and interviews.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Best demos

    First off the big 4 is just based on record sales period . And one of the best demos was AFTERMATH’s Killing The Future Demo -1987

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Listeners appreciate the engaging blend of humor and heavy metal discussions, with many finding the interviews insightful and entertaining.
Fans enjoy the nostalgic reflections on classic metal, alongside contemporary commentary on the genre's evolution.

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#197
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Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok) Full Podcast Ep.162
Q: What are your thoughts on the pressure of recording drums in the current music environment?
Hoglan discusses the pressure to perform and record quickly and how it affects the sound of the music, focusing on the importance of capturing a natural feel.
Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok) Full Podcast Ep.162
Q: Can you tell me about the creative chemistry within Dark Angel during the early days?
Hoglan describes the drive for extremity in their music, how they pushed each other to create heavier sounds, and how that was not by design but an organic evolution.
Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok) Full Podcast Ep.162
Q: What was the first time you ever played a double bass drum?
Hoglan recounts a memorable experience at a Slayer rehearsal where he ended up teaching Dave Lombardo how to play double bass.
Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Death, Dethklok) Full Podcast Ep.162
Q: How do you feel like these new songs are being received live as well as blending in with the legacy material?
Hoglan shares that the younger audience is excited about the new material, frequently chanting song titles and connecting deeply with the new album.
Ranking The Tracks From Sabotage by Black Sabbath (Feat. Martin Popoff)
Q: Do you have a theory on why this album underperformed?
Popoff suggests that changing musical trends and the lack of a hit single contributed to the album's commercial underperformance.

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Focused on the heavy metal genre, the content typically showcases a blend of discussions around iconic heavy metal music, band dynamics, and personal storytelling from musicians. Episodes often include interviews with artists and comedians, providing listeners with insights into the creative process and challenges faced in the industry. Noteworthy is the humor interlaced throughout the discussions, ensuring that the content remains engaging and relatable for both hardcore and casual metal fans. Overall, this podcast is likely to appeal to listeners who appreciate a nostalgic look at the heavy metal scene while also staying current with trends and emerging artists.

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1. Martin Popoff
2. Alastair Skull
3. Malcolm Cope
4. Shaun Connolly
5. Derek Shulman
6. Mike Gray
7. Reed Bruemmer
8. John Tyler

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