The official podcast of MetalSucks, hosted by Petar Spajic, Brandon Hahn and Jozalyn Sharp. One featured interview each week with a prominent metal musician and discussion of the latest headlines in metal news. New episodes every Monday morning.
Haken’s Ross Jennings and Peter Jones on The MetalSucks Podcast #524
They've got a North American tour starting on February 10.
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2/5/2024 • 0
Infected Rain’s Lena Scissorhands on The MetalSucks Podcast #523
Time will be available February 9.
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1/29/2024 • 0
Enterprise Earth’s Gabe Mangold on The MetalSucks Podcast #521
Death: An Anthology will be out on February 2.
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1/22/2024 • 0
Caligula’s Horse’s Sam Vallen on The MetalSucks Podcast #521
He's promoting the band's new album Charcoal Grace coming January 26.
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1/15/2024 • 0
Lucifer’s Johanna Platow Andersson on The MetalSucks Podcast #520
It's our first episode back!
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1/8/2024 • 0
Best of 2023 (Part 2) Featuring Sermons’ Him on The MetalSucks Podcast #519
Featuring the show's top five albums of the year.
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12/18/2023 • 0
Best of 2023 (Part 1) Featuring Baroness’ John Baizley on The MetalSucks Podcast #518
Be sure to stick around next week for part two!
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12/11/2023 • 0
Fans of the Podcast on The MetalSucks Podcast #517
Yes, even you can end up on the podcast.
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12/4/2023 • 0
MTVoid’s Justin Chancellor and Peter Mohamed on The MetalSucks Podcast #516
Yes, that Justin Chancellor.
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11/27/2023 • 0
Dying Wish’s Emma Boster on The MetalSucks Podcast #515
Dying Wish's latest album Symptoms of Survival is out now.
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11/20/2023 • 0
Devin Townsend on The MetalSucks Podcast #514
Looking back at 25 years of Infinity, he rejoins the podcast.
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11/13/2023 • 0
Within Temptation’s Sharon den Adel on The MetalSucks Podcast #513
Within Temptation's latest album Bleed Out is out now!
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11/6/2023 • 0
Bad Wolves/God Forbid/Ex-Man Podcast’s Doc Coyle on The MetalSucks Podcast #512
The one and only Doc Coyle is back on the show!
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10/30/2023 • 0
Dying Fetus’ John Gallagher on The MetalSucks Podcast #511
Make Them Beg For Death is out now.
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10/23/2023 • 0
Princess Goes’ Michael C. Hall, Matt Katz-Bohen, and Peter Yanowitz on The MetalSucks Podcast #510
Yes, that's the guy from Dexter. He fronts Princess Goes.
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10/16/2023 • 0
Prong’s Tommy Victor on The MetalSucks Podcast #509
State of Emergency is out anywhere you get your music!
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10/9/2023 • 0
’68’s Josh Scogin on The MetalSucks Podcast #508
'68's latest album Yes And... is out now.
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10/2/2023 • 0
Carnifex’s Scott Ian Lewis on The MetalSucks Podcast #507
Necromanteum will be out on October 6.
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9/25/2023 • 0
Kvelertak’s Vidar Landa on The MetalSucks Podcast #506
Endling is available now wherever you get your music.
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9/18/2023 • 0
Baroness’ Gina Gleason on The MetalSucks Podcast #505.5 (Bonus Episode)
Shine is out now.
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9/16/2023 • 0
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor on The MetalSucks Podcast #505
Find out all about what Corey Taylor thinks about his upcoming solo album, AI, and fatherhood.
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9/11/2023 • 0
Sylosis’ Josh Middleton on The MetalSucks Podcast #504
A Sign Of Things To Come will be released on September 8 via Nuclear Blast.
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9/4/2023 • 0
Exmortus’ Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez on The MetalSucks Podcast #503
Conan is back on the show.
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8/28/2023 • 0
Dethklok’s Brendon Small on The MetalSucks Podcast #502
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar comes out tomorrow, August 22.
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8/21/2023 • 0
Kataklysm’s Maurizio Iacono on The MetalSucks Podcast #501.5 (BONUS EPISODE)
We've got a bonus episode of The MetalSucks Podcast with Kataklysm's Maurizio Iacono.
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8/18/2023 • 0
Better Lovers’ Jordan Buckley on The MetalSucks Podcast #501
You can check out Better Lovers' EP God Made Me an Animal now.
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8/14/2023 • 0
Bell Witch’s Jesse Shreibman and Dylan Desmond on The MetalSucks Podcast #500
For our milestone episode, we with funeral doom outfit Bell Witch.
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8/7/2023 • 0
Crypta’s Fernanda Lira on The MetalSucks Podcast #499
Shades of Sorrow will be released on August 4.
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7/31/2023 • 0
Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon on The MetalSucks Podcast #498
The new album Truth Killer will be out this Friday.
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7/24/2023 • 0
Outer Heaven’s Austin Haines on The MetalSucks Podcast #497
Infinite Psychic Depths will be released on July 21.
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7/17/2023 • 0
Oxbow’s Eugene S. Robinson on The MetalSucks Podcast #496
Love's Holiday comes out on July 21.
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7/10/2023 • 0
Alice Cooper’s Nita Strauss on The MetalSucks Podcast #495
Her album The Call of the Void is coming out this Friday.
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7/5/2023 • 0
Eleine’s Madeleine Liljestam And Rikard Ekberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #494
Their new album We Shall Remain is coming out on July 14.
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6/26/2023 • 0
Fascination Street Studio Founder Jens Bogren on The MetalSucks Podcast #493
As a producer, mixer, and recording engineer, Jens Bogren knows a thing or two about making metal sound good.
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6/19/2023 • 0
Royal Thunder’s Mlny Parsonz on The MetalSucks Podcast #492
Their upcoming album Rebuilding the Mountain is coming this Friday, June 16.
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6/12/2023 • 0
Fates Warning’s Ray Alder on The MetalSucks Podcast #491
He's got a new solo album coming out on this Friday.
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6/5/2023 • 0
Leprous’ Einar Solberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #490
Solberg's solo album 16 will release on June 2.
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5/29/2023 • 0
Dieth/Ex-Megadeth’s David Ellefson on The MetalSucks Podcast #489
This week's episode features a living legend.
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5/22/2023 • 0
Avenged Sevenfold’s M. Shadows and Synyster Gates on The MetalSucks Podcast #488.5
To celebrate their new album out in the coming weeks, we've got a special bonus episode of The MetalSucks Podcast.
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5/19/2023 • 0
ProgPower USA’s Milton Mendonca on The MetalSucks Podcast #488
Turns out a lot goes into running a metal festiva
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5/15/2023 • 0
Devildriver’s Dez Fafara on The MetalSucks Podcast #487
Devildriver's got a new album coming soon.
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5/8/2023 • 0
Burning Witches’ Laura Guldemond on The MetalSucks Podcast #486
It's an episode full of Countess Bathory, vomiting on a cruise ship, and some discussion of last weeks' news,
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5/1/2023 • 0
Cattle Decapitation’s Josh Elmore on The MetalSucks Podcast #485
Cattle Decapitation's new album Terrasite will be out on May 12.
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4/24/2023 • 0
Cradle of Filth’s Dani Filth on The MetalSucks Podcast #484
Trouble and Their Double Lives will be released on April 28.
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4/17/2023 • 0
Overkill’s Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth on The MetalSucks Podcast #483
New Jersey's own Bobby Ellsworth shoots the shit in this week's MetalSucks Podcast.
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4/10/2023 • 0
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor on The MetalSucks Podcast #482
Brann's gettin' ready for a long summer of touring.
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4/3/2023 • 0
The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman on The MetalSucks Podcast #481
the New Jersey native's got a lot to say.
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3/27/2023 • 0
August Burns Red’s Dustin Davidson on The MetalSucks Podcast #480
Death Below comes out this Friday, March 24.
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3/20/2023 • 0
Kamelot’s Thomas Youngblood on The MetalSucks Podcast #479
Along with some discussion about the 'concert that got away.'
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3/13/2023 • 0
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström on The MetalSucks Podcast #478
Avatar's latest album Dance Devil Dance is available today.
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3/6/2023 • 0
Venomous Concept’s Kevin Sharp on The MetalSucks Podcast #477
The Good Ship Lollipop came out last Friday.
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2/27/2023 • 0
Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo on The MetalSucks Podcast #476
Maybe Spencer will tell us whether this is a podcast or not.
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2/20/2023 • 0
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante on The MetalSucks Podcast #475
From live albums to comics, this conversation with Charlie goes places.
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2/13/2023 • 0
Insomnium’s Markus Vanhala on The MetalSucks Podcast #474
Insomnium's new album releases on February 24.
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2/6/2023 • 0
Sanguisugabogg’s Devin Swank on The MetalSucks Podcast #473
Ohio native Devin Swank talks sports, games, books, and more in this week's episode.
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1/30/2023 • 0
Enslaved’s Grutle Kjellson on The MetalSucks Podcast #472
The band's new album Heimdal is coming this March.
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1/23/2023 • 0
Katatonia’s Jonas Renske on The MetalSucks Podcast #471
Renske's our guest ahead of the release of Katatonia's Sky Void of Stars this Friday.
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1/16/2023 • 0
Obituary’s Donald Tardy on The MetalSucks Podcast #470
Obituary's next album is right around the corner.
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1/9/2023 • 0
The “Best Of” Episode Part Two on The MetalSucks Podcast #469
It's the finale of our two-part end of the year extravaganza!
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12/19/2022 • 0
The “Best Of” Episode Part One on The MetalSucks Podcast #468
It's our first of two "best of" episodes for 2022!
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12/12/2022 • 0
Tarja Turunen on The MetalSucks Podcast #467
The former Nightwish singer takes some time to chat with The MetalSucks Podcast.
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12/5/2022 • 0
Candlemass’ Johan Längqvist on The MetalSucks Podcast #466
Our podcast gets a heaping helping of doom, courtesy of Candlemass' Johan Längqvist.
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11/28/2022 • 0
L.S. Dunes/Coheed and Cambria’s Travis Stever on The MetalSucks Podcast #465
Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever takes some time to chat about his latest side project.
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11/21/2022 • 0
Corrosion of Conformity’s Mike Dean on The MetalSucks Podcast #464
The man behind some of the grooviest bass licks in southern metal joins The MetalSucks Podcast.
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11/14/2022 • 0
Devin Townsend on The MetalSucks Podcast #463
The eclectic, eccentric, and exuberant Devin Townsend sits down for a special edition of our podcast.
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11/7/2022 • 0
Dave Lombardo on The MetalSucks Podcast #462
He's baaaaaaack.
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10/31/2022 • 0
Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia and Andrea Ferro on The MetalSucks Podcast #461
This week's show focuses on legacy, lessons learned, and 20 years of Comalies.
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10/24/2022 • 0
Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos on The MetalSucks Podcast #460.5 (Bonus Episode)
Join us for an extra special weekend edition of The MetalSucks Podcast with Lorna Shore's Will Ramos.
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10/21/2022 • 0
Alter Bridge’s Mark Tremonti on The MetalSucks Podcast #460
We welcome him with arms wide open.
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10/17/2022 • 0
Lamb of God’s John Campbell on The MetalSucks Podcast #459
Campbell's got plans for the Grammy award when he wins it.
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10/10/2022 • 0
Autopsy’s Chris Reifert on The MetalSucks Podcast #458
Autopsy drummer/vocalist Chris Reifert spills his guts on The MetalSucks Podcast.
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10/3/2022 • 0
In Flames’ Anders Fridén on The MetalSucks Podcast #457
The In Flames frontman chats about touring a post-pandemic America and how to keep fans happy after 14 albums.
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9/26/2022 • 0
Destrage’s Matteo Di Giola on The MetalSucks Podcast #456
The Italian guitarist sits down for a chat.
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9/19/2022 • 0
Clutch’s Neil Fallon on The MetalSucks Podcast #455
Epic wordsmith Neil Fallon joins the show.
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9/12/2022 • 0
Revocation’s David Davidson on The MetalSucks Podcast #454.5 (Bonus Episode)
Get your fill of horror movies, brutal metal, and Revocation's David Davidson on this bonus episode.
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9/9/2022 • 0
Electric Callboy’s Nico Sallach and Kevin Ratajczk on The MetalSucks Podcast #454
Who's up for a little German electronicore to start the week
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9/5/2022 • 0
Bloodbath and Paradise Lost’s Nick Holmes on The MetalSucks Podcast #453
Horror flicks, the new Bloodbath record, and a potential livestream concert were discussed.
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8/29/2022 • 0
Kittie’s Morgan Lander on The MetalSucks Podcast #452
Kittie's Morgan Lander joins the podcast, while Petar and Brandon share their Psycho Las Vegas experiences.
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8/22/2022 • 0
Film Composer and Musician Tyler Bates on The MetalSucks Podcast #451
He discusses playing and touring with Jerry Cantrell in support of Brighten, among other things.
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8/15/2022 • 0
Film Composer and Musical Icon Danny Elfman on The MetalSucks Podcast #450
He discusses remix albums, Iggy Pop, soundtrack work and more!
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8/9/2022 • 0
The Halo Effect’s Mikael Stanne on The MetalSucks Podcast #449
Mikael talks The Halo Effect, preconceived expectations, performing in the freezing rain and more!
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8/1/2022 • 0
Imperial Triumphant’s Steve Blanco on The MetalSucks Podcast #448
On this week's episode, Steve talks Kubrick, Kenny G, and more!
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7/25/2022 • 0
Nile’s Karl Sanders on The MetalSucks Podcast #447
Karl talks his new solo album, guitar lessons, and more!
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7/18/2022 • 0
Albuquerque’s Metalhead Mayor Tim Keller on The MetalSucks Podcast #446
Tim talks metalhead public servants, which band he'd give the keys of the city to, and more!
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7/11/2022 • 0
Chad Gray (Mudvayne, Hellyeah) on The MetalSucks Podcast #445
Chad talks touring with Slipknot, Vinnie Paul, and more!
The post Chad Gray (Mudvayne, Hellyeah) on The MetalSucks Podcast #445 appeared first on MetalSucks.
7/5/2022 • 0
Municipal Waste’s Tony Foresta on The MetalSucks Podcast #444
Tony talks 'The Toxic Avenger,' Panic At The Disco, and more!
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6/28/2022 • 0
Kreator’s Mille Petrozza on The MetalSucks Podcast #443
The thrash legend talks coffee, Ari Aster's movies, and more!
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6/21/2022 • 0
Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess on The MetalSucks Podcast #442
Jordan talks his solo tour, good ambient music, and more!
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6/13/2022 • 0
Max Cavalera on The MetalSucks Podcast #441
Max talks Sepultura album anniversaries, the possibility of a Killer Be Killed tour, and more!
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6/7/2022 • 0
GWAR’s Blöthar the Berserker on The MetalSucks Podcast #440
The intergalactic sexlord talks comics, the Goo Goo Dolls, and more!
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5/31/2022 • 0
Astronoid’s Brett Boland on The MetalSucks Podcast #439
Brett talks lyrics, the last 'Rambo' film, and more!
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5/23/2022 • 0
God Forbid’s Byron Davis on The MetalSucks Podcast #438
Byron talks about the vinyl reissue of 'Gone Forever,' the band's upcoming reunion, and more!
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5/16/2022 • 0
Evergrey’s Tom Englund on The MetalSucks Podcast #437
The guitarist/vocalist discusses the band's new album, their 25th anniversary, and more!
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5/9/2022 • 0
Dream Theater Frontman James LaBrie on The MetalSucks Podcast #436
James and his songwriting partner Paul Logue discuss his solo album, fatherly advice, and more!
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5/2/2022 • 0
Devil Master’s Darkest Prince on The MetalSucks Podcast #435
He talks revitalizing the band's line-up, opening slots for My Chemical Romance, and more!
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4/26/2022 • 0
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster’s Dallas Taylor on The MetalSucks Podcast #434
The vocalist talks his life-changing accident, his new vampire movie, and more!
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4/18/2022 • 0
Destruction’s Schmier on The MetalSucks Podcast #433
The thrash legend talks GBH, propaganda, grilling, and more!
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4/11/2022 • 0
Dark Funeral’s Lord Ahriman on The MetalSucks Podcast #432
The satanic black metallers talks Shakespeare, getting robbed of stage armor, and more!
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4/4/2022 • 0
Symphony X’s Michael Romeo on The MetalSucks Podcast #431
Michael talks about his new solo album, H.G. Wells, and more!
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3/28/2022 • 0
Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog on The MetalSucks Podcast #430
The legendary rapper talks the band's upcoming tour with Slipknot, weed legalization, and more!
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3/21/2022 • 0
Periphery and Haunted Shores Guitarist Mark Holcomb on The MetalSucks Podcast #429
Mark discusses deadlines, Mario Party, and more!
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3/14/2022 • 0
Sabaton’s Joakim Brodén on The MetalSucks Podcast #428
Joakim talks the band's new album, WWI movies, and more!
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3/8/2022 • 0
Crowbar’s Kirk Windstein on The MetalSucks Podcast #427
Kirk talks about touring, the future of Down, and more!
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3/1/2022 • 0
The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica on The MetalSucks Podcast #426
Mike discusses his love of hockey, the band's upcoming tour, and more.
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2/22/2022 • 0
Amorphis’ Olli-Pekka Laine on The MetalSucks Podcast #425
We discuss the band's new album 'Halo,' playing for eight hours in the snow, and more!
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2/14/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 8 seconds
Napalm Death Frontman Barney Greenway on The MetalSucks Podcast #424
We discuss getting visas post-pandemic, getting COVID while touring with GWAR, and more!
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2/7/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Cannibal Corpse Frontman George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #423
We discuss his new solo album, working with Jamey Jasta, NFL football and more.
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1/31/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 6 seconds
Voivod’s Michel “Away” Langevin on The MetalSucks Podcast #422
We discuss the band's new album 'Synchro Anarchy,' their recent live record 'Lost Machine' and the upcoming band documentary.
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1/24/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 56 seconds
Producer and Fit For an Autopsy’s Will Putney on The MetalSucks Podcast #421
We discuss the band's new album 'Oh What the Future Holds,' producing Every Time I Die's latest record 'Radical' and more.
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1/19/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 55 seconds
Shadow of Intent Guitarist Chris Wiseman on The MetalSucks Podcast #420
We discuss their new album, 'Elegy,' the pros and cons of self-releasing, and why signing to a label feels like "giving up."
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1/11/2022 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
Venom Prison’s Larissa Stupar on The MetalSucks Podcast #419
We discuss their new album, 'Erebos,' revisiting past trauma, Brexit, immigration and more.
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1/3/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Best of 2021 (Part 2) on The MetalSucks Podcast #418, feat. Chevelle’s Pete Loeffler, Zao’s Scott Mellinger, and Green Lung
We recap some of the best albums of the year and talk to the artists who made them.
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12/20/2021 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 46 seconds
Best of 2021 (Part 1) on The MetalSucks Podcast #417, feat. Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley, Lucifer’s Johanna Sadonis and Nicke Andersson, and Seven Spires’ Adrienne Cowan and Jack Kosto
We recap our favorite metal albums of 2021 along with some very special guests.
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12/13/2021 • 2 hours, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
Code Orange’s Jami Morgan on The MetalSucks Podcast #416
We discuss their latest single, "Out for Blood," why he feels Code Orange are in it for the long game, and how they are intentionally polarizing.
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12/7/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 53 seconds
Imperial Triumphant Guitarist Zachary Ilya Ezrin on The MetalSucks Podcast #415
We discuss the band's latest album, 'Alphaville,' releasing their live album only on vinyl, NFTs in music and more.
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11/29/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Death Angel Guitarist Rob Cavestany on The MetalSucks Podcast #414
We discuss the band's new live album, 'The Bastard Tracks,' their recent Grammy nomination, the eventual Bay Area Strikes Back tour ad more.
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11/22/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 42 seconds
Converge Frontman Jacob Bannon on The MetalSucks Podcast #413
We discuss the band's new album, 'Bloodmoon: I,' working with Chelsea Wolfe and Cave In's Stephen Brodsky, and more.
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11/15/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 38 seconds
Khemmis Guitarist/Vocalist Phil Pendergast on The MetalSucks Podcast #412
We discuss the band's new album, 'Deceiver,' fighting through pandemic depression to finish it, the exit of bassist Dan Beiers and more.
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11/8/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 14 seconds
Whitechapel’s Phil Bozeman on The MetalSucks Podcast #411
We discuss the band's new record, 'Kin,' tackling your past trauma and moving on, how he doesn't get TikTok and more.
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11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Twelve Foot Ninja’s Steve “Stevic” MacKay on The MetalSucks Podcast #410
We discuss the band's new album, novel, graphic novel and video game, collaborating with Huey Lewis and Jinjer's Tatiana Shmayluk, and more.
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10/25/2021 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 51 seconds
The Melvins’ Dale Crover on The MetalSucks Podcast #409
We discuss the band's new album of acoustic re-workings, 'Five Legged Dog,' Coady Willis getting the job in High on Fire and more.
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10/18/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 44 seconds
Alien Weaponry’s Lewis and Henry de Jong on The MetalSucks Podcast #408
The brothers discuss the band's new album, 'Tangaroa,' environment awareness, their Maori heritage and more.
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10/12/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Jeremy Spencer (Psycho Synner, ex-Five Finger Death Punch) on The MetalSucks Podcast #407.5
We discuss the band's recent name change from Psychosexual, his decision to release nine albums at once and more.
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10/7/2021 • 49 minutes, 19 seconds
Local H’s Scott Lucas on The MetalSucks Podcast #407
We discuss the band's latest album, 'Lifers,' working with Steve Albini, letting fans pick setlists and more.
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10/4/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 18 seconds
Insomnium’s Jani Liimatainen on The MetalSucks Podcast #406.5
We discuss the band's new EP, 'Argent Moon,' the timeframe for a new full-length record and more.
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9/30/2021 • 47 minutes, 2 seconds
Rivers of Nihil Vocalist Jake Dieffenbach on The MetalSucks Podcast #406
Discussing the band's new album, 'The Work,' life as a musician who is hard of hearing, following up 'Owls' and more.
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9/27/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
Aborted’s Sven de Caluwé on The MetalSucks Podcast #405.5
We discuss the band's new album, 'ManiaCult,' horror movies, action figures and more.
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9/23/2021 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
Spiritbox Guitarist Mike Stringer on The MetalSucks Podcast #405
We discuss the band's new album, 'Eternal Blue,' touring with Limp Bizkit and more.
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9/20/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 47 seconds
Björn “Speed” Strid (The Night Flight Orchestra, Soilwork) on The MetalSucks Podcast #404
We discuss The Night Flight Orchestra's new album, 'Aeromantic II,' how the band has evolved beyond just a side project, and more.
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9/13/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Jinjer’s Tatiana Shmayluk on The MetalSucks Podcast #403
We discuss their new album, 'Wallflowers,' her desire to tour heavily despite the current climate, and more.
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9/7/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Sepultura Vocalist Derrick Green on The MetalSucks Podcast #402
We discuss the band's new live release, 'SepulQuarta,' his opinions on mandatory vaccinations for attending shows, and more.
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8/30/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 37 seconds
Between the Buried and Me’s Paul Waggoner on The MetalSucks Podcast #401
We discuss the band's new album, 'Colors II,' why the time was right for a sequel, the emotions of returning to touring and more.
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8/23/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Spirit Adrift’s Nate Garrett on The MetalSucks Podcast #400
We discuss the band's new EP, 'Forge Your Future,' the compliment he got from Fenriz of Darkthrone, and more.
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8/16/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 14 seconds
Gost’s Baalberith on The MetalSucks Podcast #399
We discuss the new album, 'Rites of Love and Reverence,' the negative feedback he received from long-time fans on the last album, and more.
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8/9/2021 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 14 seconds
Make Them Suffer’s Booka Nile on the Metalsucks Podcast #398
We discuss the band's new single, "Contraband," her participation in the reality TV show Married at First Sight, and more.
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8/2/2021 • 1 hour, 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Dee Snider (ex-Twisted Sister) on The MetalSucks Podcast #397
We discuss his new solo album, 'Leave a Scar,' working with Jamey Jasta, his thoughts on the David Ellefson scandal and more.
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7/26/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Periphery’s Misha Mansoor on The MetalSucks Podcast #396
We discuss his new solo album, the band's own label, 3Dot, upcoming Periphery music and more.
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7/19/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Mayhem’s Attila Csihar on The MetalSucks Podcast #395
Csihar discusses the band's new EP of originals and classic punk covers.
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7/13/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 6 seconds
Adam D. (Killswitch Engage, Times of Grace) on The MetalSucks Podcast #394
We talk the new Times of Grace record, 'Songs of Loss and Separation,' look back at 'The Hymn of a Broken Man' and more.
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7/6/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 50 seconds
Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura) on The MetalSucks Podcast #393
We discuss his new solo album, how it differs from his work with Alkaloid, why he hopes there will never be a new Necrophagist album and more.
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6/29/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Howard Jones (Light the Torch, Ex-Killswitch Engage) on The Metalsucks Podcast #392
We discuss Light the Torch's new album, his movie podcast with Jamey Jasta, touring post-pandemic, and more.
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6/21/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 52 seconds
Red Fang’s Aaron Beam on The MetalSucks Podcast #391
We discuss the band's new album, their legendary music videos, reuniting with producer Chris Funk, and more.
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6/14/2021 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 50 seconds
Perturbator (aka James Kent) on The MetalSucks Podcast #390
We discuss his first new album in five years, 'Lustful Sacraments,' the 10 year anniversary of Perturbator and more.
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6/7/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 32 seconds
At the Gates’ Tomas Lindberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #389
We discuss the band's new album, the legacy of 'At War With Reality,' rejoining Lock Up and more.
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6/1/2021 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 43 seconds
Crypta’s Fernanda Lira (ex-Nervosa) on The MetalSucks Podcast #388
We discuss the new album, 'Echoes of The Soul,' her decision to leave Nervosa, the raging pandemic in Brazil and more.
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5/24/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 7 seconds
Fear Factory’s Dino Cazares on The MetalSucks Podcast #387
We discuss the band's new album, 'Aggression Continuum,' the split with former vocalist Burton Seabell, and much more.
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5/17/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 45 seconds
Caliban Guitarist Marc Görtz on The MetalSucks Podcast #386.5
We discuss re-recording the band's classic songs in their native German for their 'Zeitgeister' EP, their next full-length and more.
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5/13/2021 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Royal Blood’s Ben Thatcher on The MetalSucks Podcast #386
We discuss the band's new album, 'Typhoons,' whether "rock is dead" as some older musicians claim, and frontman Mike Kerr getting sober.
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5/10/2021 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Scott Ian, Dave Lombardo and Fil Eisler (‘Thunder Force’ Soundtrack) on The MetalSucks Podcast #385
Hollywood and thrash metal icons meet to discuss their work on the 'Thunder Force' soundtrack and more.
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5/4/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Neurosis’ Steve Von Till on The MetalSucks Podcast #385
We discuss his career as a solo artist as well as his poetry and get an update on new music from Neurosis.
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4/26/2021 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Gojira’s Joe Duplantier on The MetalSucks Podcast #384
We discuss the band's new album, 'Fortitude,' the charitable effort behind "Amazonia," maintaining the same lineup for 20 years and more.
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4/19/2021 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 23 seconds
Ex-Children of Bodom Guitarist Daniel Freyberg on The MetalSucks Podcast #383
We discuss the late, great Alexi Laiho, Bodom After Midnight's pending EP release, if there is any unreleased material left and more.
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4/12/2021 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 46 seconds
Zao Guitarist Scott Mellinger on The MetalSucks Podcast #382
We discuss the band's new album, The Crimson Corridor, a look back at their 2006 classic, 'The Fear is What Keeps Us Here,' and more.
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4/5/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 42 seconds
Cannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher on The MetalSucks Podcast #381
We discuss the band's new album, 'Violence Unimagined,' welcoming Erik Rutan into the band, his passion for the NFL and more.
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3/30/2021 • 1 hour, 43 minutes, 9 seconds
Josh Scogin (’68, The Chariot, ex-Norma Jean) on The MetalSucks Podcast #380
We discuss '68's new record, 'Give One Take One,' the hand-drawn animated video for "Bad Bite," missing out on opening for Faith No More because of the pandemic, and more.
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3/22/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 1 second
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton on The MetalSucks Podcast #379
We discuss memories of Alexi Laiho, the Big 4 of NWOAHM, classic '80s action movies and new material he's working on.
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3/15/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Duane Denison (Tomahawk, The Jesus Lizard) on The MetalSucks Podcast #378
We discuss the band's new album, 'Tonic Immobility,' the 20-year anniversary of their debut, working with Mike Patton and more.
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3/8/2021 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 26 seconds
Demon Hunter Frontman Ryan Clark on The MetalSucks Podcast #377
We discuss their new acoustic album, Songs of Death and Resurrection, his career as a visual artist, and more.
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3/1/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 14 seconds
The Crown’s Marko Tervonen on The MetalSucks Podcast #376
We discuss the band's new album, 'Royal Destroyer,' writing a tribute song to late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, and more.
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2/22/2021 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Brand of Sacrifice Guitarist Michael Leo Valeri on The MetalSucks Podcast #375
He discusses the band's new album, 'Lifeblood,' a digital-first marketing mindset, and waiting to tour instead of hosting livestream concerts.
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2/15/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 6 seconds
Epica Frontwoman Simone Simons on The MetalSucks Podcast #374
We discuss the band's new album, 'Omega,' writing the 'Essence of Epica' book, and a family member giving her negative feedback about singing when she was 16.
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2/10/2021 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 30 seconds
Cult of Luna’s Johannes Persson on The MetalSucks Podcast #373
We discuss the band's new EP, 'The Raging River,' launching the band's own record label, working with Mark Lanegan, and more.
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2/2/2021 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 8 seconds
Tribulation Guitarist Adam Zaars on The MetalSucks Podcast #372
He discusses the band's new album, the departure of guitarist Jonathan Hultén, and how the band almost broke up.
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1/25/2021 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 9 seconds
Accept’s Wolf Hoffmann on The MetalSucks Podcast #371
He discusses the band's new album, 'Too Mean to Die,' why he's not interested in livestream concerts, how today's metal fans are more open-minded than in the past, and more.
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1/19/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Harakiri for the Sky Vocalist JJ on The MetalSucks Podcast #370
We discuss the band's new album, 'Mӕre,' working through the pandemic, his thoughts on anti-vaxxers and more.
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1/12/2021 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 8 seconds
Ice-T on The MetalSucks Podcast #369
The Body Count frontman talks latest Grammy nomination, dedicating a win to Power Trip's Riley Gale, Donald Trump leaving office and more.
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1/4/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Marty Friedman on The MetalSucks Podcast #368
We discuss his upcoming New Year's Day livestream concert, potentially performing at the Olympics in Tokyo, and more.
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12/22/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 43 seconds
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale on The MetalSucks Podcast #367.5
She discusses her Christmas song with Dee Snider, the upcoming David Bowie tribute she's part of, and an update on the next Halestorm record.
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12/17/2020 • 43 minutes, 46 seconds
Best of 2020 MetalSucks Podcast, Featuring Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway, Unleash The Archers’ Brittney Slayes and More (Episode #367)
Also featuring Madeleine and Rickard of Eleine, Jamie Graham of Viscera, Johanna Sadonis and Nicke Andersen of Lucifer, and JP and JD of Loviatar.
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12/14/2020 • 3 hours, 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Tarja Turunen (ex-Nightwish) on The MetalSucks Podcast #366
She discusses Christmas memories from her childhood, how a personal tragedy ruined the holidays for her for many years and more.
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12/8/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 11 seconds
David Andersson (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra) on The MetalSucks Podcast #365
David discusses becoming a major songwriter in Soilwork and his experiences with Covid-19 through his day job as a doctor.
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11/30/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 24 seconds
Underoath’s Chris Dudley on The MetalSucks Podcast #364
We discuss Underoath's recent livestream performance, an update on their next album, our favorite horror films and more.
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11/23/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 21 seconds
TesseracT’s James Monteith on The MetalSucks Podcast #363
We discuss the band's plans for their next record, the luxury of having no deadlines when creating new music, and more.
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11/16/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 58 seconds
Troy Sanders (Mastodon, Killer Be Killed, Gone is Gone) on The MetalSucks Podcast #362
We discuss Killer Be Killed's second album, updates on new music from Mastodon and Gone is Gone, his thoughts on releasing music during a pandemic and more.
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11/10/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 48 seconds
Dark Tranquillity’s Mikael Stanne on The MetalSucks Podcast #361
We discuss the band's new album, 'Moment,' an update on their North American tour, which artist deaths have hit him the hardest and more.
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11/2/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 4 seconds
Mikkey Dee (Motörhead, Scorpions, ex-King Diamond) on The MetalSucks Podcast #361
Mikkey reflects on the 40th anniversary of 'Ace of Spades' and shares some memories of Lemmy.
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10/26/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 32 seconds
Cradle of Filth Mastermind Dani Filth on The MetalSucks Podcast #360
We discuss the band's upcoming livestream concert, recording new music during a pandemic, the explosion of new music and art throughout the world that will follow and more.
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10/20/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 48 seconds
Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn on The MetalSucks Podcast #359
He discusses the decision to re-record an early demo, the band's initial formation, the chances of fans hearing all new material and more.
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10/13/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 11 seconds
John Bush (Armored Saint, ex-Anthrax) on The MetalSucks Podcast #358
We discuss the band's new album, Punching the Sky, why he stays off social media, the Los Angeles homeless problem and more.
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10/5/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 2 seconds
Pallbearer’s Brett Campbell on The MetalSucks Podcast #357
We discuss the band's new album, Forgotten Days, how its lyrics tie into the band's debut, Sorrow and Extinction, and more.
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9/29/2020 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 34 seconds
Brutus Bassist Peter Mulders on The MetalSucks Podcast #356
We discuss the band's new live release, the financial toll the pandemic has taken on the band and their thoughts on making a new original album.
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9/21/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Amaranthe’s Elize Ryd on The MetalSucks Podcast #355
We discuss the band's new album, Manifest, how the pandemic affected it, her desire to put out a DVD/Blu-ray and more.
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9/14/2020 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 36 seconds
Enslaved’s Ivar Bjørnson on The MetalSucks Podcast #354
We discuss Enslaved's new album, Utgard, the band's recently completed virtual world tour, how Deep Purple influenced them and more.
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9/8/2020 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 32 seconds
The Ocean’s Robin Staps on The MetalSucks Podcast #353
He discusses the band's new album, the critical success of Pelagial, and how he predicted Covid-19 on one of the band's DVD releases.
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9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds
Kataklysm’s Maurizio Iacono on The MetalSucks Podcast #352
We discuss how delaying an album release isn't "metal," how his booking job has changed during Covid-19, and why cancel culture might be necessary.
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8/25/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 33 seconds
Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway on The MetalSucks Podcast #351
We discuss the band's first new album in five years, arguing about song sequences with Shane Embury, the dehumanization of people across the world and more.
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8/18/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 47 seconds
Kamelot Vocalist Tommy Karevik on The MetalSucks Podcast #350
We discuss the band's new live album/DVD, his love of Michael Jackson, his recent marriage to Kobra Paige and more.
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8/10/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Black Crown Initiate’s Andy Thomas on The MetalSucks Podcast #349
We talk to Andy about the band's new album, politics, social media, and more.
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8/3/2020 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second
Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström on The MetalSucks Podcast #348
We discuss the band's new album, Hunter Gatherer, pushing metal even further towards the edge, the present arrival of the dystopian world of past art, and more.
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7/28/2020 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 25 seconds
Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) on The MetalSucks Podcast #347
We discuss his new live DVD/BluRay, For the Love of Metal Live, how the role of artists has changed during the pandemic, the next film project he's set to direct and more.
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7/21/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 47 seconds
The Acacia Strain’s Devin Shidaker on The MetalSucks Podcast #346
We discuss releasing two albums in one year, current events exhaustion, his girlfriend getting Covid-19, System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan and more.
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7/13/2020 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 39 seconds
Witch Taint’s Lance the King of Black Metal and Matthias Backwards on The MetalSucks Podcast #345
We discuss various slang terms for "taint," their ongoing beef with death metal, why they refuse to do pilates on camera and more.
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7/6/2020 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 34 seconds
Voivod Guitarist Daniel “Chewy” Mongrain on The MetalSucks Podcast #344
We discuss the Canadian perspective on recent civil rights protests and the pandemic, Voivod's appearance at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, their next album and more.
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6/29/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes
Volumes Vocalist Michael Barr on The MetalSucks Podcast #343
We discuss his exit from and eventual return to the band, their next album, the death of Diego Farias and more.
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6/22/2020 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 26 seconds
The Sword’s Kyle Shutt on The MetalSucks Podcast #342
We discuss the band's recently released rarity, b-side and live compilations, their hiatus, the future of The Sword and more.
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6/15/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth (Overkill, BPMD) on The MetalSucks Podcast #341
We discuss his supergroup cover band, BPMD (featuring Mike Portnoy, Phill Demmel, and Mark Menghi), the next Overkill album, and more!
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6/10/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 23 seconds
Within Temptation’s Sharon den Adel on The MetalSucks Podcast #340
We discuss the band's latest standalone single, "Entertain You," why people film altercations instead of helping out and more.
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6/1/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Nita Strauss on The MetalSucks Podcast #339
Nita Strauss discusses her new guitar tutorial website, when her second solo album will arrive, creating content during the pandemic and more.
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5/26/2020 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Nightwish Vocalist Floor Jansen on The MetalSucks Podcast #338
We discuss the band's new album, Human. :II: Nature., how COVID-19 has taught people to slow down, and a funny story involving Vinnie Paul.
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5/18/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Khemmis Bassist Daniel Beiers on The MetalSucks Podcast #337
We discuss the band's new mini-album, Doomed Heavy Metal, how the pandemic has changed their plans and more.
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5/11/2020 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
In This Moment’s Maria Brink on The MetalSucks Podcast #336
We discuss the band's new album, Mother, their elaborate stage shows, a possible In This Moment live stream performance and more.
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5/4/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta on The MetalSucks Podcast #335
We discuss his own podcasting experience, Hatebreed, the Melvins, James Taylor and more.
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4/28/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Warbringer Frontman John Kevill on The MetalSucks Podcast #334
We discuss the band's new album, Weapons of Tomorrow, military history, the stock market, breaking out of the neo-thrash mold and more.
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4/20/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 53 seconds
The Black Dahlia Murder’s Trevor Strnad on The MetalSucks Podcast #333
We discuss the band's new album, Verminous, the inspiration of Bram Stoker's Dracula, his love of power metal and more.
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4/13/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Testament’s Chuck Billy on The MetalSucks Podcast #332
We discuss the band's new album, Titans of Creation, Chuck's recovery from COVID-19, touring with Slayer on their farewell run and more.
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4/7/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 57 seconds
August Burns Red Guitarist JB Brubaker on The MetalSucks Podcast #331
We discuss the band's new album, Guardians, the 10th anniversary of Constellations, collecting baseball cards and more.
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3/31/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
Lucifer’s Johanna Sadonis and Nicke Andersson on The MetalSucks Podcast #330.5
We discuss the band's new album, Lucifer III, leaning more towards horror themes and more.
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3/27/2020 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Ice-T on The MetalSucks Podcast #330
We discuss the coronavirus outbreak, Body Count's new album, Carnivore, how he thought Hatebreed were a racist band at first and more.
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3/24/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 31 seconds
Daniel DeFonce of Unique Leader Records / Continental Touring on The MetalSucks Podcast #329
Dan has a whole lot of advice for bands, including his strategy on how to book a tour for a band that has a lot of buzz behind them, the importance of a band being self-sufficient in promoting, emerging trends in social media (and some nostalgia on the switch from MySpace to Facebook), and the importance of a band's visual aesthetic and merchandising. He also shares his thoughts on a band having a “uniform” on stage and how fans need to push themselves harder to get out of their house and go to live events.
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3/20/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 57 seconds
Code Orange Drummer/Vocalist Jami Morgan on The MetalSucks Podcast #328
We discuss the band's forthcoming album, Underneath, the hundreds of hours the band spends working on their visual aesthetic, shaking up fans with something new every album, working with Chris Vrenna from Nine Inch Nails this time around and upgrading the stage show for this new album cycle. Jami also tells us what it's like to have grown up in a band he's been in since the age of 17, hardcore music being so important to their work ethic, playing The Dillinger Escape Plan's final show, taking constructive criticism from online commenters, and the importance of several of the metal scene's leading younger bands playing together on this summer's Slipknot tour.
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3/9/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 21 seconds
Every Time I Die Guitarist / Pro Wrestler Andy Williams on The MetalSucks Podcast #327
We discuss all things Every Time I Die, wrestling and the intersection between those two worlds, including Andy's road from metal icon to wrestling star, the anxiety of recording the new ETID album and having to leave to get in the ring, his fandom of the WCW as a kid and more. We also talk about other topics related to his work in both music and wrestling: the best hair metal ballads of all time and how becoming a professional wrestler has allowed him to appreciate garbage music more, his memory of the Mass Transit incident, how the backstage experience at wrestling has changed over the years, if the tag team breakup storyline is inevitable for The Butcher, The Blade, and The Bunny, and an update on the progress of the new Every Time I Die record.
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3/2/2020 • 1 hour, 39 minutes, 31 seconds
Intronaut’s Sacha Dunable on The MetalSucks Podcast #326
We discuss if the band's long break between albums benefited the music on their new record, Fluid Existential Inversions, the decision to let go of founding drummer Danny Walker following abuse allegations leveled against him, how the band dynamic has changed after that decision was made and how close Sacha himself was to quitting Intronaut in recent years. We also chatted about his excitement for Intronaut’s upcoming North American tour with Cult of Luna, his custom guitar company, Dunable Guitars, how he got credited as a guitar tech on Tool's latest album, his creation of the world’s first “smokeable” six-string guitar, and which guitar player he'd like to make a custom guitar for.
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2/25/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 46 seconds
Devin Townsend on The MetalSucks Podcast #325
We discuss his upcoming North American tour with Haken and The Contortionist, how his latest album, Empath, has ties to his journey into middle age, his realization that he is not a great band member and how that affects the creative process, how being a working musician is 80% logistics, all of his tours becoming special, one-of-a-kind events, and his plans on playing Strapping Young Lad songs this summer. Devin also shares his evolutionary theory on why kids are mean to their parents and talks accountability in music getting misconstrued as having a stance on morality.
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2/17/2020 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 54 seconds
Suicide Silence Guitarist Chris Garza on The MetalSucks Podcast #324
We discuss the band's new album, Become The Hunter, the accompanying trilogy of music videos, if he considers Become The Hunter a return to form after the band's controversial self-titled album, how the door has been opened for more experimentation after that record, his gratitude for being able to continue with Suicide Silence after the death of Mitch Lucker, and the importance of being grateful after something real happens in your life. Chris also tells us about his love of true crime documentaries, the story behind the band's signature burger known as The Meltdown, why his favorite place in the world is Bangkok, and his love/hate relationship with traveling and his fear of flying.
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2/10/2020 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Delain’s Charlotte Wessels and Martijn Westerholt on The MetalSucks Podcast #323
We discuss the band's new record, Apocalypse and Chill, their ideas for the best possible apocalypse experience, the hopeful vibe that the lyrical approach on the record conveys despite the dark subject matter, the use of technology in the making of the album, the importance of never planning a direction when creating music, Charlotte’s desire to sing the album’s ballad live on stage, and the heavier presence of electronics this time around. We also discuss Martijn's trip to Las Vegas to get married and the romantic milestones we endure to celebrate our partners.
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2/3/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 17 seconds
Kirk Windstein (Crowbar) on The MetalSucks Podcast #322
Kirk discuss his first solo album, Dream in Motion. He tells us about the challenge of covering Jethro Tull, which solo artist he thinks successfully broke away from their main band to flourish on their own, the major influence of Carnivore on the Crowbar sound, his favorite Type O Negative record, which festival would be perfect for all the bands whose members comprise Down to play, his favorite Down release and why, an update on the completion of the four Down EPs that were supposed to make up Down IV, and when we can expect a new Crowbar album (hint: very soon).
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1/27/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Poppy on The MetalSucks Podcast #321.5
Poppy tells us about the lyrical growth from her YouTube persona to this record, the importance of having a following on multiple platforms for success in today's music climate, the dark imagery that motivated her to change her persona into something more realistic, and the concept behind the music video for “Anything Like Me." She also discusses growing up on the internet and how it can make you or destroy you if it isn't used the right way, the feeling that she wouldn’t exist without the internet, the honesty in burying certain elements that she felt weren’t genuine, and her peace with knowing that the right people will find her music.
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1/24/2020 • 22 minutes, 1 second
Sepultura Vocalist Derrick Green on The MetalSucks Podcast #321
We discuss the band's new album, Quadra, how the numerology concept throughout it relates to social issues, the importance of branching out in different musical directions with each record for both the longevity of Sepultura and for reaching Derrick's personal goals, the fear of being in a band that traps themselves into one particular musical sound, and the importance of just having fun when creating music. Derrick also talks about the importance of family life and its deteriorating quality today, questions if modern day propaganda is geared to a selfish individual outlook, and speaks to the power of art in today's culture.
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1/21/2020 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
Midnight’s Athenar on The MetalSucks Podcast #320
We discuss the band's new album, Rebirth by Blasphemy, and how it fits into Midnight's history starting with the band's early seven-inches, as well as the difficulty of writing lyrics in the bizarre realm of metal, if he would ever create a record with other musicians or if he always plans to maintain full creative control, and the importance of the visual aspect behind Midnight. Athenar also tells us a bit about his personal life, explaining how a Cleveland native became a fan of his hometowns rival Pittsburgh Steelers, the charm of Cleveland's negative attitude, his lifelong passion for record collecting, the possibility of a four-year-old being a tour manager for Midnight, what instruments he learned to play as a child himself, and the joy that comes with temporarily losing his cell phone.
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1/13/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 7 seconds
The Best of 2019 (Part 2) on The MetalSucks Podcast #319, feat. Lars Frederiksen (Rancid, The Old Firm Casuals)
This week we resume our annual best-of-the-year episode with part two, featuring our five favorite albums of 2019. We play a couple of tracks from each record that we found to be special, and feature an interview with Lars Frederiksen of The Old Firm Casuals and Rancid. This is our last episode of 2019, so come and celebrate the highlights that made this year important as we celebrate our love of heavy music!
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12/16/2019 • 1 hour, 51 minutes, 14 seconds
The Best of 2019 (Part 1) on The MetalSucks Podcast #318, feat. Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist), Ray Alder (Fates Warning) and Chelsea Wolfe
We count down our favorite albums from #15 to #6 (our top five will come next week) and we play a track from each record. Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist, Ray Adler of Fates Warning and Chelsea Wolfe, three of our picks, also join us for quick interviews. Come celebrate another great year with us and the music we love on The Metalsucks Podcast.
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