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Diary Of a Madman
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Mix Tapes is a weekly podcast all about music hosted by two veteran musicians. We interview famous musicans, producers, engineers, authors and fellow podcasters. We also have segment shows and debates all things rock and metal.

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Latest Episodes

Foreigner has no original members, neither does Quiet Riot or Skynard but they are still touring. Is that ok? Did Brian Johnson save AC/DC? Did Dio save Sabbath? What bands made the wrong choice and pay for it with their career?

That and so much mor... more

Remember hearing that new album from a band that you loved and you had the confused look on your face? A look of, Oh no, what happened?

We talk about these and also talk about the bands that recorrected the ship before it hit the iceberg.

It's a fu... more

We see your youtube question and we decided to answer some of them. So enjoy!

Intro song written by Us and Jes using a Quad Cortex, which we heavily endorse.

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Satanic Panic, Guns'N'Roses, Black Metal, PMRC

Those are some things we remember from our youth and we were thinking, when did Rock/Metal stop being so dangerous?

Hope along and let us know your thoughts, we're very curious.

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Recent Guests

Norman Skinner
Singer, vocalist for Forbidden; prolific metal frontman
Forbidden
Episode: Norman Skinner(Forbidden, Skinner)
Jared Klein
Drummer for Rivers of Nihil
Rivers of Nihil
Episode: Jared Klein(Rivers of Nihil)
Jeremy Von Epp
Guitarist for The Watchers and Forbidden, former Venting Machine member
Forbidden, The Watchers, Venting Machine
Episode: Jeremy Von Epp(Forbidden, The Watchers, The Venting Machine)
Max Norman
Producer/Engineer known for work with Megadeth, etc.
Independent/Studio career
Episode: Max Norman Part 2!!
Roland Grapow
Guitarist and songwriter, formerly of Halloween and Masterplan
Frontiers Records (record label discussions)
Episode: Roland Grapow(Masterplan, Helloween)
Steev Esquivel
Musician formerly of Skinlab and Defiance
Skinlab, Defiance
Episode: Steev Esquivel( Skinlab)
Kevin Dunn
Owner of Sacra Metal, musician and label founder
Sacra Metal
Episode: Kevin Dunn(Owner of Sacrametal, Lysol Toast, Dump Your Boyfriends, Walk of Shame)
Steve Gennarelli
Wrestling podcaster and historian
Episode: Mount Rushmore of Wrestling Theme Music with Steve Gennarelli
Darren Paltrowitz
Host of the Paltrowcast; journalist and music industry enthusiast
Paltrowcast, DLR Podcast
Episode: The Albums that Made Us(Head Trip in Every Key by Super Drag) with Darren Paltrowitz

Hosts

Eric Stang
Primary host with a long-running presence on the show, often leading interviews and moderating discussions around metal history and production.
Mark Moots
Co-host who contributes guest interviews, debates, and lighter, crowd-driven segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Great Job

    Yeah buddy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GCMaywad
    United States2 months ago
  • Music Geekery at its Finest

    Mark and Eric ask great questions to a wide variety of music professionals. Drummers, bassists, guitarists, producers, etc. The guests really open up about themselves and their careers. Lots of great storytelling! Musicians talking to musicians lead to great rabbit holes and real life advice!

    Cheers to Eric and Mark!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JonnyBGoode10
    United States3 months ago
  • Orry 5150

    Pretty entertaining show. Good questions. Great topics. Lots of minutia. Some of phrases of one of the host that are very annoying that keeps popping up in the conversation «Let me ask you this?» «100%»

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Orry5150
    Norway6 months ago
  • New listener

    Love the show! Right in my wheelhouse. Informative and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    disappearing1
    United States7 months ago
  • Thoughtful music discussions

    What a great find! Great conversations about hard rock/metal. Not a hot take/gossip type listen.

    However, the idea that Pearl Jam turned into a Neil Young tribute act is absurd and sort of lazy 🥱

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZaWheelZ
    United States8 months ago

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Audience praises in-depth, musician-to-musician conversations and broad guest variety.
Listeners note strong interviewing skills and engaging chemistry between hosts.
Fans appreciate nostalgia balanced with technical, education-forward insights about music production.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mailbag!!!!!!!!!!
Q: Question for Mark. If you're forced to listen to either discography, would you rather Guns N' Roses or Limp Bizkit?
Guns N' Roses, mainly because of a nostalgia factor and the quality of Appetite, though the discussion also touches on the problematic sides of Limp Bizkit.
Emre Aube(Parabellum)
Q: What gear and live setup do you use to keep the classic thrash tone?
Emre discusses running a traditional, non-modeler rig with a full stack (dual/triple heads), SD1 overdrive, and NS2 gate, preferring a live air and feel over studio-model perfection.
Emre Aube(Parabellum)
Q: What are your songwriting dynamics and how do you decide who contributes what?
Emre describes a collaborative process where he writes most of the lyrics, others contribute riffs and basslines, and the group works to ensure every song has something to prove for each member.
Emre Aube(Parabellum)
Q: When did you realize you could sing and take on the frontman role?
Emre explains he gradually found the ability to scream and sing and decided to do both guitar and vocals, driven by a desire to front the band and keep the lineup small enough to stay agile.
Kevin Dunn(Owner of Sacrametal, Lysol Toast, Dump Your Boyfriends, Walk of Shame)
Q: What's your approach to signing bands and promoting them?
I do not take profits or streaming; it's about the band's art, mutual promotion, and doing tranches of 200 copies to keep costs manageable while the bands promote themselves on social media and at shows.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mix Tapes

What is Mix Tapes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two veteran musicians host in-depth conversations and debates centered on rock and metal, blending storytelling with technical insight. Across recent episodes, listeners get feature interviews with authors, producers, engineers, and musicians, plus lively tag-team exchanges about era-defining albums, gear, and the culture surrounding metal communities. The show shines in its ability to pull back the curtain on production, touring, and scene history while maintaining a casual, conversational vibe that feels like hanging out with fellow fans. A recurring strength is the mix of serious craftsmanship—sound design, recording history, guitar and vocal technique—with nostalgic nostalgia and playful debates that keep topics accessible even for newc... more

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Recent guests on Mix Tapes include:

1. Norman Skinner
2. Jared Klein
3. Jeremy Von Epp
4. Max Norman
5. Roland Grapow
6. Steev Esquivel
7. Kevin Dunn
8. Steve Gennarelli

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