Metal Heads Podcast

In this episode, I talked to Jamie who runs the Instagram page @jamielikesvinyl. We discuss his love of collecting vinyl, his tips for anyone starting to collect and the wide breath of music genres in his collection. We also ended the episode with a round of Gift or Curse.

We are back for season 2 and we are starting off with a topic which is important to alot of us... neurodivergency. Robyn—Instagram’s The Metal Therapist—is a mental health professional and passionate metal fan whose voice is changing the conversation around neurodivergence and heavy music. Her experiences and expertise shed light on a scene where loud, raw, and dark themes are not only art but also a lifeline. Tune in to explore how heavy music creates sacred spaces where self-expression, acceptance, and catharsis collide.

In this episode, I spoke to Vincent, the vocalist from Scorching Tomb - we discussed the overwhelming success of their new album "Ossuary", reflecting on the surprising listener engagement and the motivation it brings to create more music. We discussed their creative process, what's next for the band, and at the end, we played a round of Gift or Curse.

In this episode, I spoke to Blayne Smith about the intricacies of the metal music scene, focusing on the importance of underground bands and the role of music labels. He shares insights on the freedom of expression in music reviews, the balance between honesty and humor, and the stereotypes surrounding the metal community. The conversation also highlights the current state of metal, exciting modern bands, and personal experiences with concerts and music critique. As always, we ended with a round of Gift or Curse.

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Justine from the heavy metal band Employed to Serve shares her experiences in the music industry, the dynamics of working with her husband, and the importance of representation for women in metal. She discusses her pre-show rituals, the songwriting process, and the challenges of touring. Justine also highlights the significance of music in mental health and shares her thoughts on balancing work and personal life. The episode concludes with a fun game of Gift or Curse, exploring various topics related to music and life.

In this episode, I was joined by Louis Noguera who runs the Instagram page and podcast "Battle Jackets London". We discussed everything battle jacket and patch related, spoke about his meet-up events in London, and ended things with a round of Gift or Curse.

In this episode, I was joined by the PR powerhouse Ebony Jeanette. She is the CEO of her own PR company, as well as a booking agent, a new mum and a real estate agent.

We discussed diversity in the metal scene, PR power moves and how to make yourself invaluable.

...and as always, we ended with a little game of Gift or Curse.

In this episode, I was joined by former Ingested vocalist and Twitch streamer Jason Evans! We talked about gaming, social media for pets, his Twitch streaming, the evolution of the extreme metal scene...and we ended with a game of Gift or Curse!

In this, the first episode of 2025, I spoke with Shane Jost (vocalist of Cognitive). We dive into the latest album "Abhorrence", being signed to Metal Blade Records, his experience with mental health and extreme metal...and of course, a game of 'gift or curse'!

In the final episode of 2024, I am joined by Jac and Will from the Noizze Podcast Network. We discuss our top 10 metal/metal adjacent albums of the year! There's a broad range of albums discussed, so there's something for everyone.