The Department of Metal Antiquities
Nik CameronAs a musical genre, heavy metal (and all it's sub-genres) has only existed for 50 years, but in that time there have been a great many happenings that we have collectively forgotten. In this podcast Nik Cameron and Duncan Evans will be going through albums, concerts, etc in a vain glorious attempt to remember it all. We contextualize the subject and then we take it track by track. In the end, we'l... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 244 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music HistoryMusic | |||
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What happens if you're Dave Mustaine and Nick Menza and Marty Friedman decide they're going to go work on solo projects instead of that boss ass Megadeth record you've started writing?
Well, you call Lee Ving of FEAR and a couple other kids and bash... more
In 2006, System of a Down went on hiatus and Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of the band decided to make an album without the singer and bassist.
Join Nik and Duncan as they deep dive into what became Scars on Broadway.
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Join us as we discuss a recent Duncan discovery. What we have here might just be the very first LP ever recorded by on Lemmy Kilmister, then known as Ian Willis.
Should we spin it or bin it?
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The show dives into metal history with a track-by-track lens, balancing deep-dive analysis of albums, their context, and anecdotes from the hosts' experiences in the scene. Episodes cover a wide range of artists and eras, often highlighting how production choices, lineup shifts, and cultural moments shaped reception. The tone is casual and humorous, with running riffs and a “spin or bin” verdict that helps listeners decide which records deserve a closer listen. A notable strength is the hosts' chemistry and ability to connect obscure releases to broader metal history, making this appealing to both devoted fans and curious newcomers seeking niche recommendations and context.
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