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Heavy Metal History: The Podcast

Dustin Koetsch
Heavy Metal
Metalcore
Masochist
Deathcore
Umbilicals
See You Next Tuesday
Cannibal Corpse
Metallica
Death Metal
Thou
Magic: the Gathering
Nirvana
Melodic Death Metal
Punk Music
Meandhimcalledus
C Drive Of Love Stories
Jamiroquai
Fear Factory
True Detective
Black Dahlia Murder

Heavy Metal History is a weekly podcast, created by Dustin “Wildcard” Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre. With in depth research into how the bands made the records or by having guests from bands to discuss various influences, histories and the behind the scenes stories, struggles and triumphs of how their records were written and recorded. The... more

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Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. Ethan McCarthy, vocalist and guitarist of @PrimitiveMan returns to the podcast to discuss what hima and the band have been up to over the past 5 years since he was last on.We talk about the new al... more

Mike Hill from Tombs returns to the podcast for his 3rd appearance. Mike has been a long time supporter of the podcast and his band has a new record coming out after 5 years called "Feral Darkness"

Mike and I discuss this time frame of writing and r... more

Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Johnny Ciardullo vocalist of Carcosa (Also writes guitar for Carcosa and plays in Angelmaker)Johnny came on the podcast where we had an in depth conversation about the themes of the ban... more

Joining me on this installment of Heavy Metal History is Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, Writer's and Executive Producer's of the new Hulu show about the history of the metal genre "Into the Void" the show delves into 8 stories of various metal moment... more

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Recent Guests

Ethan McCarthy
Musician and member of Primitive Man
Primitive Man
Episode: Ethan McCarthy Returns! (Primitive Man)
Sergio Soto
Guitarist and member of the black metal band Imperialist
Imperialist
Episode: Sergio Soto (Imperialist)
Matt Harvey
Vocalist and guitarist for Gruesome and Exhumed, and a prominent figure in the death metal scene.
Episode: Matt Harvey (Exhumed / Gruesome)
Remco Kreft
Guitarist and member of Graceless, with a background in heavy metal music since childhood.
Graceless
Episode: Remco Kreft (Graceless)
Simon J.
Vocalist and guitarist for the metal band Thoughtseize
Thoughtseize
Episode: Simon J. (Thoughtseize)
Ernie C
Guitar player of Body Count
Body Count
Episode: Ernie C. (Body Count)
Jeremy Harlan
Member of Sunmancer
Sunmancer
Episode: Best Metal Albums of 2024!
Fred Calderon
Member of Carnifex
Carnifex
Episode: Best Metal Albums of 2024!
Matt McGachy
Vocalist of Cryptopsy and host of Vox and Hops
Cryptopsy, Vox and Hops
Episode: Matt McGachy (Crytopsy / Vox and Hops)

Host

Dustin Koetsch
Host and creator, Dustin Koetsch, primarily focuses on the deep history of heavy metal through detailed discussions and guest interviews, bringing rich insights from artists about their music and experiences in the scene.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • '\̵͇̿̿\з=(•̪●)=ε/̵͇̿̿/'

    Metal life !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MOFreedom420
    United States4 years ago
  • Doesn't play, gets error. Tried 15 different episodes all with the same result. please fix

    Audible
    1
    Eric R.
    United States4 years ago
  • disappointed

    Doesn't play, gets error. Tried 15 different episodes all with the same result. please fix

    Audible
    1
    Eric R.
    United States4 years ago
  • Super interesting!

    Dustin really goes in-depth from album covers, play with words, etc. It's nothing like I've ever heard before and highly recommend for any heavy metal fans out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharZhao
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • quality show

    The mic quality is great and the research is well done. Listened to the Marty Friedman interview, he only had a short amount of time but had some questions. Any metal fan will enjoy this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dgreenwoodtravels
    Germany7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the depth of research and the quality of interviews with musicians.
Listeners value the high sound quality and production values of the episodes.
Some reviews mention the appeal to both young metalheads and older fans reflecting their long-standing love for the genre.
Many fans enjoy the blend of personal stories and album analyses, enhancing their connection to the music.
The podcast is praised for its unique chronological approach to heavy metal history, making it distinctive.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ethan McCarthy Returns! (Primitive Man)
Q: How do you get people into listening to a 14-minute song?
We're writing music that we think is good, that we want to hear, that we're happy with.
Ethan McCarthy Returns! (Primitive Man)
Q: How has everything been in that time? Getting out of the COVID hole, getting back to making music, touring?
It's difficult to sum up the five years in between then and now. I think things have been in some ways better for Primitive Man and in other ways worse, but I've focused on the good things.
Mike Hill (Tombs)
Q: Did you feel like you let go on this record?
Mike reflects on how the lack of a regimented schedule allowed for a more organic and less anxious creation process.
Mike Hill (Tombs)
Q: What was the working pace like for writing the new material for this record?
He explains that the entire period was filled with nonstop ideas, resulting in a collaborative approach for their new music.
Mike Hill (Tombs)
Q: When you were finishing up the last record, how did you feel about starting the new material?
Mike shares how he immediately began writing once they finished the last record, detailing how the pandemic allowed for a bunch of ideas to flow.

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The podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of the history of the heavy metal genre, providing listeners with an in-depth chronological journey through notable albums and the artists behind them. By featuring guests from various heavy metal bands, it sheds light on their personal experiences, influences, and the creative processes that shaped their music. The focus on detailed narratives surrounding recording challenges, triumphs, and significant moments within the genre sets this podcast apart, making it an invaluable resource for heavy metal enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of the genre's evolution.

Unique in its month-by-month, album-by-album approach, the podcast presents a structured format that likely attracts bot... more

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1. Ethan McCarthy
2. Sergio Soto
3. Matt Harvey
4. Remco Kreft
5. Simon J.
6. Ernie C
7. Jeremy Harlan
8. Fred Calderon

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