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Heavy Metal Historian Episode 28: We commence the examination of another eminent genre of Metal, and go back to look at the bands and artists that shaped the initial stages of the subgenre. From Ronnie James Dio, with his work in Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and Dio; to the works of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden; […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 27: Amalgamating the experimentalism of avant-garde rock, with the emerging electronica coming out of Europe, Industrial Music would rise to later evolve into the genre made famous by Nine Inch Nails and Ministry, we turn back the clock to examine where it all derived from: we investigate The Origins of Industrial […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 26: Inside the evolution of Prog Metal during the 1990’s and 2000’s arose a new subgenre that has become one of the most popular of current metal styles. The intriguingly named DJENT Metal embraces a particular style established by the likes of Meshuggah. From Sikth to Animals as Leaders, and more, […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 25: From the DIY approach of early punk, to the self-managed method of Hardcore, to the rise of Thrash Metal, we dig a little deeper into the most vital part of these scenes: the Metal Fans who connected with each other to share music in an underground network of tape-trading… Hosted […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 23: Finally, we reach our destination after looking at Thrash Metal, Punk, and Hardcore, and inspect the first prosperous fusion of Metal with Punk: Where Thrash was blended with Hardcore. We look into the key bands that shaped the genre, and where it is headed now. From Uncle Slam to Suicidal […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 23: We turn to Prog Metal from 2000 to today and examine the likes of Mastodon, Periphery, and Baroness, as they drove the boundaries of the style further. Then we glance to the future, not only to the new bands emerging across the world, but predict the return of some big […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 22: We revisit Hardcore Punk, wherein we explore MORE bands and artists that contributed greatly to the scene and to its influence on Metal. From the Shock Rock of GG Allin, to the war declaration of Fear; and the Anarcho-punk of Discharge to the Zombie Punk of the Cramps: We re-examine […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 21: We return to Prog, where we pursue the significance of Rush, as the Canadian musical giants establish a subgenre that would influence countless bands that would follow. From Queensryche, to the development of Dream Theater, into the ambiguity of Tool and beyond, we delve into The Rise of Progressive Metal. […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 20: We turn to the second wave of Punk: the emergence of Hardcore. From the Horror Punk of the Misfits, to the influence of Rollins and Black Flag, to the political Dead Kennedys, and the Straight Edge of Minor Threat and Fugazi, we turn to the advancement of a Punk Subgenre […]

Heavy Metal Historian Episode 19: From the development of Pink Floyd into the 1970’s, to key essential bands from the era such as Genesis and Yes, to Rush leading the growth of Progressive Metal, we turn back time to investigate why Prog was so important to the evolution of Rock and Metal during the era […]