Collin and Tom attempt to predict the winner of the 2026 Juno Awards… and immediately remind everyone why their prediction record belongs in the trash.

After getting sidetracked by Hamilton traffic, tea experiments, and existential confusion about time itself, the guys break down this year’s metal nominees—including Cryptopsy, Despised Icon, Counterparts, Unreqvited, and Silverstein. 

Will the legends finally get their due? Will a wildcard shock everyone again? Or will the JUNOs once again prove they operate on pure chaos energy?

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MUSIC:

Cryptopsy “Until There’s Nothing Left”

Unreqvited “The Starforger”

Despised Icon “The Apparition”

Counterparts “No Lamb Was Lost”

Silverstein “Convession”

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This week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast… we go back to Japan. Again.

This time, Tom brings in a suggestion inspired by the Pumpkin Queen: Versailles Philharmonic Quintet — a visual kei power metal band that looks like a gothic opera and sounds like it scored every anime opening ever made.

So naturally… we ask the question: Are they rock or metal?

…and immediately realize… yeah, this one might’ve been decided before we hit record.

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Is metal really for kids… or are we all just raising tiny future headbangers?

In this special interview episode, we sit down with Adam from Odin Conquers All, alongside his son Odin—the internet’s most metal four-year-old—to talk about what it’s actually like growing up with heavy music.

We dive into everything from bedtime music video rituals to first concerts, internet backlash, and how a mix of Disney soundtracks and bands like Behemoth can somehow coexist in one household.

Adam breaks down the reality behind the viral videos, explains how metal exposure really works for kids, and shares his long-term vision of turning the project into a nonprofit supporting families and music education.

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Collin has officially hit DEFCON 1.

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Tom tries (and mostly fails) to contain Collin’s full-blown meltdown over the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance—and yeah… it gets ugly.

From Dream Theater’s triumphant return with Parasomnia, to Ghost doing Ghost things, to the ongoing disrespect toward Spiritbox… things spiral fast.

And when the actual winner is revealed to be Turnstile… yeah… that’s where the episode goes completely off the rails.

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MUSIC:

Dream Theater “Night Terror”

Ghost “Lachryma”

Sleep Token “Emergence”

Spiritbox “Soft Spine”

Turnstile “BIRDS”

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What happens when two metal fans try to determine the heaviest songs by System of a Down?

Apparently… chaos.

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom take on the long-awaited installment of their “What Is ___’s Heaviest Song?” segment. After starting with 37 songs from across the band’s entire discography, the guys brutally narrow the list down to 10 of the heaviest tracks the band ever released.

Along the way they revisit albums like Toxicity, System of a Down, and Steal This Album!, discovering something surprising: the band’s heaviness doesn’t always live in the hits.

Instead, the real brutality often hides in the deep cuts, packed with frantic riffs, punk energy, and the kind of unhinged songwriting that only System could pull off.

By the end, the guys crown the single most consistently heavy System of a Down song in their catalog.

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MUSIC:

David Robson "Torture Chamber"

HIM “Join Me In Death”

System of a Down “She’s Like Heroin”

System of a Down “Dreaming”

System of a Down “Fuck the System”

System of a Down “War?

System of a Down “X”

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In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom throw subtlety straight into the mosh pit and unleash some of their boldest and most controversial metal hot takes.

From calling out the oversaturation of mediocre metalcore and deathcore, to debating whether Tool is wildly overhyped, the duo isn’t holding anything back. Along the way they tackle everything from the legacy of Howard Jones vs. Jesse Leach in Killswitch Engage, to whether Glenn Danzig should finally retire, and even why the metal community desperately needs an official Metal Hall of Fame.

Is this insightful commentary… or pure rage bait? Probably both. Listener discretion is advised.

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Collin and Tom hit the road to London for a night of pure thrash metal chaos as Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus tear through Canada Life Place.

From the greatest merch-buying experience of their lives (complete with early access, no lineup, and a surprisingly chill merch worker), to debating the quirks of a cashless arena that still somehow takes cash at the band table, the duo relive every moment of the night.

They also dive into the venue itself—how the arena handled sound, seating, and the unfortunate moment when their usher wiped out on the stairs mid-escort (don’t worry, she was okay).

Finally, the main event: the bands. The guys discuss how Exodus, Anthrax, and Megadeth delivered on a stacked thrash lineup, what made each set stand out, and why this Canadian tour felt like something special.

It’s road trip stories, merch addiction, thrash metal, and a whole lot of laughter.

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MUSIC:

Ozzy Osbourne “Crazy Train” (music box cover)

Exodus “The Toxic Waltz”

Slayer “Raining Blood”

Anthrax “Madhouse”

Ean Grimm "Warrior Rising"

Anthrax “Indians”

Megadeth “Tipping Point”

Megadeth “Sweating Bullets”

Megadeth “À Tout le Monde”

Megadeth “Holy Wars… The Punishment Due”

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It’s the February 2026 edition of WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN LISTENING TO? — and somehow the Pumpkin Queen has seized production control. Tom is wearing cat ears. There are Valentine’s stuffies involved. Collin is holding an object under threat of supernatural consequence. And Megadeth is tomorrow. It’s a February WHYBLT!

In between the absolute nonsense, we dive into listener picks, Collin’s picks, Tom’s picks, and more.

It’s sophisticated. It’s chaotic. It’s WHYBLT.

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MUSIC:

Motionless In White “Afraid of the Dark”

Myrkur “Touch My Love And Die”

Megadeth “Hey God?”

Graveworm “In Honour of the Fallen”

Krateros “The Performer”

Tailgunner “Midnight Blitz”

Threat Signal “Non-Essentials”

Mors Verum “Canvas”

Megadeth “The Last Note”

MØL “DREAM”

Winterfylleth “Misdeeds of Faith”

Castle Rat “WOLF I”

URNE “The Spirit, Alive”

Jacob Lizotte “Gates Of Hell”

Jacob Lizotte “Path Of Destruction”

Megadeth “Made to Kill”

Dio “Gypsy”

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The year of thrash is upon us. With Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus all releasing new material in 2026, Collin and Tom are gearing up for their first concert of the year — February 28th in London, Ontario. From deep cuts like “Medusa” to thrash staples like “Tornado of Souls,” the guys break down what they’re hoping makes the setlist… and predict if they’ll be hearing some new Anthrax music live.

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MUSIC:

Megadeth “Dystopia”

Megadeth “Sweating Bullets”

Megadeth “Hanger 18”

Megadeth “The Last Note”

Megadeth “Good Mourning / Black Friday”

Megadeth “Tornado of Souls”

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