By Tom McKay
The podcast about all things metal, and everything in between!
Hosted by Tom McKay and features the world of metal in all its glory! Since 2016 he's been giving it all to the world of metal
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The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.
The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-09-23) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we explore significant recent events in the rock and metal scene, including the bar fight on stage with Jane's Addiction. Opeth's upcoming album was delayed due to manufacturing issues, and Mikael Akerfeldt has thoughts on the reaction to the new music. We also talk about the fustercluck of a promotion cycle Linkin Park has found themselves in. The surprising revelation of Dave Grohl's infidelity, which shocked fans, is lightly touched on, but maybe not with the same shock as some have felt. Stephen Flam of the sludge doom metal project GÖDEN also joins us, discussing their latest album Vale of the Fallen.
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#JanesAddiction #Opeth #MRP
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:32 – Jane’s Addiction on Hiatus
07:20 – Opeth’s Album Delayed
15:12 – Linkin Park Fustercluck
22:22 – Dave Grohl no longer the “Nicest Guy In Rock”
28:04 – GÖDEN on “Vale of the Fallen
53:03 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Goden “Urania”
https://youtu.be/NhxOR4980PY
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-06-06) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we dive into In Flames' 10th album, "Sounds Of A Playground Fading." I’ve got mixed feelings about the album, with me praising its better moments but criticizing its monotonous sound and lack of variety.
The podcast then features interviews with members of two metal bands with new albums. First, Phil Flores from the thrash metal band EvilDead discusses their latest release, "Toxic Grace." This is followed by a conversation with Robert and Benno from the German sleaze rock band Night Laser, who talk about their new album, "Call Me What You Want."
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – Essentials Dungeon
09:14 – EvilDead
26:11 – Commercial break
27:11 – Night Laser
57:32 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
In Flames “I Am Above”
https://youtu.be/4OkSsFsXLD8
In Flames “Sounds Of A Playground Fading”
https://youtu.be/_CLA2M54gtw
In Flames “The Puzzle”
https://youtu.be/jBR6BkUBrMQ
In Flames “The Attic”
https://youtu.be/zPdYw2ZcYeo
In Flames “A New Dawn”
https://youtu.be/342Wg8wYABA
In Flames “Liberation”
https://youtu.be/pqj1K2JJoi4
EvilDead “Raising Fresh Hell”
https://youtu.be/YGDGAgS0JDY
Night Laser “Way To The Thrill”
https://youtu.be/u2nkoKMHW0U
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-05-02) In this episode, I'm feeling sick so I want to punish myself by talking about why I might have to enter witness protection if I'm not careful. Stan Culture is becoming dangerously insane, and I fear it won't just be Swifties coming for my head. I sit down with Eric Alper to find out more. Also, Nate Silva joins us, Previously of The Slyde, and now going solo with his new album "The Chase" due out May 3rd. Plus the last week of April had some more releases and these ones are surprising.
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#Stan #Metal #Podcast
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – REVIEWS
11:16 – Stan Culture Is Crazy (feat. Eric Alper)
35:11 – Commercial break
35:56 – Nate Silva
1:04:08 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Stormborn “Serpentine”
https://youtu.be/-rwScIHewaw?si=WR9TVk-JJ_mEEIka
Vesperian Sorrow “An Epistle to the Prime Vivified”
https://youtu.be/toSBGOCt9LQ?si=X4wLaGuFT-dak-8F
Omni Slim “Night Terror”
https://youtu.be/OqkcT0o-dM4?si=S3YuBdyKPRq-oVAa
Nate Silva “Cauterize (feat. Kevin Daoust)”
https://youtu.be/ivPDpv4wDL8?si=VnbefgkcR-F_IipS
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-04-21) We kick the show off in the Essentials Dungeon with a request to look at the "swan song" album of Canadian Avant-Garde metal band Unexpect called Fables Of The Sleepless Empire. Then we get into the craziest and weirdest concert stories from you and the metalheads of reddit. And finally we wrap up with a sit down (early in the morning) with singer and co-founder of Nocturna; Rehn Stillnight. We talked about a lot, including that new album "Of Sorcery And Darkness" and how the album's creation differed from their debut.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_ver6G-eAO9dooRhCpliA
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – Essentials Dungeon: uneXpect
14:34 – Weirdest Concert Stories
24:08 – Commercial break
25:23 – Nocturna
49:42 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Unexpect “Unsolved Ideas of a Distorted Guest”
https://youtu.be/oPDZPLHNhdU
Unexpect “Unfed Pendulum”
https://youtu.be/4CgLBeWeL-4
Unexpect “Words”
https://youtu.be/PBDvDBuLKEY
Unexpect “Orane Vigilantes”
https://youtu.be/qk1FPxe0qTk
Unexpect “The Quantum Symphony”
https://youtu.be/s3y1vZ4c-0A
Unexpect “Until Yet a Few More Deaths Do Us Part”
https://youtu.be/hQ74IDKxb1U
Nocturna “Strangers”
https://youtu.be/35GQvgh95P8
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-04-16) In this bonus episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we're starting up Season 2024, promising an interview with Nocturna's Rehn Stillnight to discuss their new album, Of Sorcery and Darkness.
We're outlining changes to the show's scheduling and format, opting for a more flexible release schedule to balance with other projects, such as reviving the YouTube channel.
Also I've announced Patreon here, with tiers upon tiers. And then we preview future episodes featuring band reviews and interviews, including discussions on unexpected and upcoming guests Veriteras and Nate Silva.
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-03-18) In this bonus episode of our podcast, Collin and I dive deep into the world of movies for a change, a little excerpt from "B-Side" discussions when recording Episode #053 of the podcast. We talk about them all, including "Oppenheimer" and "Rocketman," sharing personal experiences and reflections of the year's movies, and looking back on some hilariously stupid interactions with "Karens" at the movie theatre.
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-02-10) The final episode of the 2023 season delves into essential metal albums, featuring Killswitch Engage's "Alive or Just Breathing" as suggested by a listener. The episode discusses the album's significance in shaping the metalcore genre and its impact on modern metal (potentially going crazy in the process).
The episode continues with an interview segment featuring Steve Crane from the death/doom band Dusk, continuing on from two episodes back, discussing their new album "Dissolve Into Ash."
The show is wrapped up with an interview with Evan and Nick from Bacterial Husk, a death metal quartet, sharing insights into their debut album "Anthropogenic Ruin." And becoming a favourite among the 2023 interviews in 2023.
The podcast concludes announcing a break before the next season, encouraging listeners to stay tuned for updates and subscribe to the Metal Robot Podcast across various platforms.
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#KillswitchEngage #BacterialHusk #MRP
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – Essentials Dungeon: KSE “Alive or Just Breathing”
17:52 – Dusk pt2
34:06 – Commercial break
35:06 – Bacterial Husk
1:11:39 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Jacob Lizotte “Inheritance”
https://youtu.be/sCq-C97ghfo?si=mhpFTRjTkDu3ZjUq
Killswitch Engage “My Curse”
https://youtu.be/iPW9AbRMwFU?si=tjckEcxxZlOf-Zix
Killswitch Engage “My Last Seranade”
https://youtu.be/OoQrwKJtv_c?si=QQU5Nu517QcccdOd
Killswitch Engage “Numbered Days”
https://youtu.be/SQG-ZwFBZRg?si=Q2XfTfT7Niq-HffM
Killswitch Engage “The Element of One”
https://youtu.be/NO-TWf2gJs0?si=QG3hxfRD5VWwtL8N
Killswitch Engage “Just Barely Breathing”
https://youtu.be/v2PaacfQTH8?si=D73auJmncqWH5OIg
Jacob Lizotte “Gates of Hell”
https://youtu.be/sHOwwcjdRdk?si=aQ4TFlckBwL1boHI
Killswitch Engage “Fixation on the Darkness”
https://youtu.be/o4Ge8_uiQwU?si=pJjfHj_DNhM8Gci-
Converge “Concupine”
https://youtu.be/38m1NXeQP4E?si=FmLNHIxivR_5nLjO
Killswitch Engage “Rise Inside”
https://youtu.be/2fK1SxiZEew?si=a3O1sibxjnPT2Orj
Dusk “The Promise Passed”
https://youtu.be/QwKqC5CgJeo?si=SFBSyn4yStSgV4qT
Sam Astaroth “Demoncore”
https://youtu.be/uyO1tOnJSCs?si=CTIZTlVpQ9donzh0
Bacterial Husk “Mystics of Transmutation”
https://youtu.be/nS7G_9OhtT8?si=oy0sDZA8h-lVqQVP
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-01-22) In this episode we wrap up the 2023 season with Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise to talk about what we’ve been listening to the most this past year.
2023 for many has been a rollercoaster, including for both me and Collin. Though we couldn’t get around to a best of the year list ourselves, that doesn’t mean we’ve been avoiding the black hole of the metal scene. This was the year that saw lots of new and interesting bands popping up, many of which we never heard of until they blew up (*cough* Sleep Token *cough*), and fun projects that got us to question the use of A.I. in the music scene, such as loving the outcome with Boi What’s Plankton metal.
The year has been interesting for sure, but whether for the good or bad it’s a year that gave us at least something to talk about moving forward into 2024 (and hopefully not 2020 part 4).
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#2023 #Metal #MRP
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – Misadventures of Collin and Tom
1:30:31 – EXTRO
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-12-17) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, the show kicks off with the death/doom metal band Dusk and their new album "Dissolve Into Ash." Dusk's vocalist and bassist, Steve Crane, providing insights into the band and their latest release.
We then start up a new series called "Essentials Dungeon," where we delve into albums suggested by listeners as essential metal listening. The highlighted album in this episode is Dream Theater's "Octavarium".
The episode concludes with the second part of an interview with Ontario thrasher Baffald, discussing their album "Fuk Off 2020."
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music.apple.com/us/album/f-k-off-2020/1704449461
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#Dusk #Octavarium #MRP
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – Dusk pt1
17:49 – Commercial break
18:49 – Essentials Dungeon: Octavarium
27:40 – Baffald pt2
35:59 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Dusk “Beacon Obscured”
youtu.be/j-C2PFtK-9s?si=T3Z-4CCylIguOaWh
Jacob Lizotte “Into The Dark”
youtu.be/VZ5ZzQe4-mk?si=mz4adxhkSCn_dZYU
Dream Theater “Octavarium”
youtu.be/XYV8Zt2k0RQ?si=aCl_FrAu718ryF9R
Omni Slim “Night Terror”
omnislim.bandcamp.com/track/night-terror
Dream Theater “The Root of All Evil”
youtu.be/aK0Gi-bhC-o?si=V3wMM47Pj8TJxMZi
Dream Theater “The Answer Lies Within”
youtu.be/QK6OpqAhbuU?si=lCRPKkvOyb9SMPrj
Dream Theater “Sacrificed Sons”
youtu.be/xJinRZkANVs?si=_fsYoDH_CunAoYSu
Baffald “The High Cost Of Getting High”
baffald.bandcamp.com/track/the-high…f-getting-high
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The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-12-06) In the latest Metal Robot Podcast, we kick off with Bandcamp shout-outs and reviews. We talk with Ontario thrasher Baffald with their new album “Fuk Off 2020” and the thrash scene in the 90s. We look into why the hell we still care about the Grammys and encourage other forms of metal award entertainment, and we wrap up the show with Blackbriar part 2 talking about ‘A Dark Euphony’ and what’s to follow.
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#Baffald #Grammys #MRP
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Timestamps:
00:00 – INTRO
01:05 – REVIEWS
12:22 – Baffald pt1
26:36 – Commercial break
27:36 – Why Do We Care About The Grammys?
39:36 – Blackbriar pt2
53:58 – EXTRO
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MUSIC
Aeolian “Hominis Obscura”
youtu.be/9ODehiTZESI?si=cjljW2feYIyHw5xU
Contortionist “Deities of Uncreation”
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Sunmancer “Liminal Rift”
youtu.be/zv7HnGne300?si=uUXr3g3WxduZIQMN
Baffald “Fuk Off”
baffald.bandcamp.com/track/fuk-off
Alex Yarmak “Thrash Metal Instrumental”
youtu.be/-PSBCqz4Bdg?si=yw_KhHYTCBDl64kw
Olivia Rodrigo “ballad of a homeschooled girl (Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2023)”
youtu.be/OofRYPBwalI?si=IbO2M4d0WXjPl_Ue
Blackbriar “Bloody Footprints In The Snow”
youtu.be/HFur_-oKgUg?si=qEz8n-fjISfAeXRl
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