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Heavy Metal History

Dustin K.
Heavy Metal
Death Metal
Heavy Metal Music
Metallica
Metalcore
Cattle Decapitation
Cannibal Corpse
Slipknot
Deathcore
He Never Died
Frontierer
Black Metal
Pantera
Magic: the Gathering
Slayer
Hardcore Punk
Punk Music
Carnifex
Humanure
Lamb Of God

Heavy Metal History is a 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 ONLY p... more

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Welcome to this Heavy Metal History mini documentary about the band Dissection. In t... more

Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History.

My guest was Blake Judd, guitarist and vocalist of Nachtmystium. Blake came on the podcast to discuss the history, writing and recording for the 20th anniversary of "Instinct Decay"

Nachtmystium ... more

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guests returning once again were Drew and Fox from See You Next Tuesday and new guest Chop from Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop aka Chopx7.

The two groups made a collab 7" based on the Magic the Gat... more

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guests were Cayle Hunter and Nate Burman of Armed for Apocalypse. We discuss the bands crushing new album "The Earth is Breathing Beneath Me" out on Church Road Records on April 24th!

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Recent Guests

Don Swarner
Mixing/ mastering engineer and former Edge of Sanity vocalist, interviewed and featured in the archival clip
Edge of Sanity, Nightingale (projects)
Episode: The ENTIRE History of Dissection Part 1: The Somberlain & Storm of the Lights Bane [1989-1995]
Nate Burman
Member of Armed for Apocalypse
Armed for Apocalypse
Episode: Cayle Hunter & Nate Burman (Armed for Apocalypse)
Cayle Hunter
Member of Armed for Apocalypse
Armed for Apocalypse
Episode: Cayle Hunter & Nate Burman (Armed for Apocalypse)
Ben Mason
Member of Bound in Fear and Pintglass
Bound in Fear; Pintglass
Episode: Ben Mason (Bound in Fear / Pintglass)
Kenny Hickey
Guitarist and vocalist known for Type O Negative and Sun Don't Shine project
Sun Don't Shine; Corpse Paint Records (via interview mention)
Episode: Kenny Hickey (Ex-Type O Negative)
Steven Blush
Author and filmmaker, known for his work on punk and hardcore music history, including "American Hardcore" and the upcoming "When Rock Met Hip-Hop"
Episode: Steven Blush (Author / Filmmaker of American Hardcore)
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)

Host

Dustin Koetsch
Host and creator of the show; presents and curates in-depth metal history with a focus on storytelling and research.

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 States5 years ago
  • disappointed

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

    Audible
    1
    Eric R.
    United States5 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 Kingdom6 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

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blake Judd (Nachtmystium)
Q: Was the recording process more about capturing a live, raw performance or aiming for a polished product?
It was a mix of both: the band recorded many parts in a short window, sometimes a day, with a preference for capturing the moment and raw energy, which sometimes led to a murkier mix that they later had to reconcile in mastering and remixing efforts.
Blake Judd (Nachtmystium)
Q: What kind of gear were you using back then, like guitar amps and pedals?
The setup centered on Mesa/Marshall tones, with a JCM 800, triple rectifier, and a Mesa amplification stack, which defined the live and studio sound during that era; the band also used a Ministry-associated JCM800 owned by a guitarist in the lineup and faced early challenges in miking it properly.
Drew, Fox and Chop (See You Next Tuesday and Chopx7)
Q: Where did the music creation start for this project?
The concept began with Pitching two sides of a story, where Chop and Fox would each handle a side's vocals while the music was written collaboratively, eventually evolving into a hybrid split-collab format.
Cayle Hunter & Nate Burman (Armed for Apocalypse)
Q: What was different about recording the new album compared to previous ones?
They describe a more cohesive, quickly executed process with Kurt Ballou, using pre-established tones, a more cohesive writing period, and a focus on getting Nick's drumming sound to match the band's direction.
Cayle Hunter & Nate Burman (Armed for Apocalypse)
Q: When did Nate join the band and how did that shape the lineup?
They explain the timeline around 2014-2015 with Nate joining after initial fills, which eventually led to Cayle stepping into the vocalist role and the band stabilizing as a full-time lineup.

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What is Heavy Metal History about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive metal history show that blends exhaustive archival research with first-hand accounts from musicians, producers, authors, and scene observers. Episodes often center on seminal albums, genre milestones, and the people behind the music—exploring how records were written, recorded, and released, along with the lore and cultural influences that shaped heavy metal. Listeners can expect thorough analysis, passion for the genre's evolution, and a willingness to cover both classic bands and contemporary projects. A standout aspect is the consistency of expert guests who share personal stories, production details, and historical context, making it especially valuable for fans and professionals seeking behind-the-scenes insight or sponsors... more

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Recent guests on Heavy Metal History include:

1. Don Swarner
2. Nate Burman
3. Cayle Hunter
4. Ben Mason
5. Kenny Hickey
6. Steven Blush
7. Ethan McCarthy
8. Sergio Soto

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