
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

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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"
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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.
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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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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!
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.
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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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