Radioactive Metal

In 2017, Radioactive Metal was fortunate enough to interview a Who's Who in the extreme Metal Underground. The backbone that put a handful of these artists on the map (MIDNIGHT, NUNSLAUGHTER) is the mighty Hells Headbangers record label. We've been supporting the HH label for years now. They put out some awesome tunes but the why's and wherefores behind HH are just as fascinating. Hells Headbangers is a total DIY, family run business headed up by the Horval Brothers: Eric, Chase, and this episode's interview, Justin. We get into the origins of HH, their roster of artists, and his involvement as the voice of HH. We also get to know a bit about the the man away from the HH offices. Remember, "When You Need Metal... Go To Hell!" In our News, Views, and Tunes, we fanboy over the "final" SLAYER tour and crank the new VOIDHANGER, SKELETHAL, and the immortal IMPIETY! Horns!!

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Hardcore rockers HARM'S WAY are making huge strides forward in their career. Predominantly a hardcore band, they have been top tier talent in that scene. We've been following the band from the get-go and had them on the show while they were promoting their last record. It was a pleasant surprise to this old school metaller to see HW sign-on with Metal Blade Records. We were fully expecting to speak with usual spokesman, drummer Chris Mills, but we were stoked when vox James Pligge picked up the phone. We push the new "Posthuman" album, their new spot on Metal Blade, and his straight edge and athletic lifestyle. James also tells us a cool story about a prominent culinary figure nudging the band towards Brian Slagel. In our News, Views, and Tunes, we address the Catanese situation and get excited over the word "Metal" becoming a Merriam-Webster adjective! Musically we crank the new HW, tech deathsters SUNLESS, and METAL CHURCH. Horns!!

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Sometimes, we swear there is no Metal Gods! If there was, then Cleveland thrash veterans DESTRUCTOR would be spoke in the same breath as some of their better known contemporaries. Dating back to the mid 80s, Destructor has persevered through tumultuous industry changes and personal tragedies. Vocalist/axeman Dave Overkill saw it all and still retains the faith to this day. We finally sat down with Mr. Overkill in a long overdue interview, chatting about the amazing "Decibal Casualties" record and their relationship with Pure Steel Records. And most interesting to fans today,  we chat about Athenar's (MIDNIGHT) time in the band. In our News, Views, and Tunes, we weigh in on the DECAPITATED "verdict" and pay tribute to not one, not two, not three, but four (!!) fallen comrades. Musically, we crank the latest Destructor, GATECREEPER and some classic FASTWAY. Horns!

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Many times over the years, we stated we're always on the lookout for unique subjects for our interviews. Band interviews are awesome, but our beloved genre also produces so many other talented and creative people. Allow us to introduce the black metal themed java, TRVE KVLT COFFEE! When this damn good brutal brew struck our taste buds, we knew we were onto something to get behind. So we got brewmaster Kaffee Bean Økvlta on the horn and had a cool chat over a hot kup of TKC. We discussed the idea/concept of a black metal coffee and its market potiential. Of course, the conversation inevitably turned to Mr. Økvlta's interest in black metal itself. So conjure up a pot of your new fave brew and enjoy! In our News, Views, and Tunes, we shovel our way out of trouble and crank some VENOM, PHYLACTERY, and ZAO! Horns!!

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The Xmas season crept right up on us this year. In the past, we've made sure to break out all the jingle bells and whistles in honour of the Hellidays. We may have somewhat missed getting onboard Santa's sleigh, but we did make sure to give our Beautiful MFers a special Christmas gift. Amazingly enough, we've never had Canuck death metal legends CRYPTOPSY on the show before. So when the band recently crossed the country and hit our town, we finally cornered vox Matt McGachy. The guy's been behind the mic for a decade now but is still considered "the new guy", but during this short chat we knew who was running the show. We spoke of Cryptopsy's staunch independence and surviving the "Unspoken King" shitstorm. Lord Worm left some big shoes to fill but McGachy made them fit. In our News, Views, and Tunes, we exchange some awesome black/death metal related gifts and crank some Cryptopsy, IMPETIGO, and ALICE COOPER. Merry F'n Christmas! Horns!

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What hath GWAR wrought! By the time this pounds your eager eardrums, the Blood Of Gods tour should be wrapping up. The travelling carnival of chaos that is a live Gwar show is always a treat in itself. This time 'round, we got the amazing added bonus of Tank Crimes Records metal meisters GHOUL on the bill. What followed was a most interesting interview experience as we sat with the band, masks and all!! Digestor and Dissector both gave their unique perspectives on all things Ghoul. Busy doing his own part within the Gwar spectacle is underground bassist extraordinaire Ross Sewage (EXHUMED, IMPALED, and others). Mr. Sewage is currently riding high off the success of Exhumed's latest offering "Death Revenge". But the man has so much more to offer. We spoke of the origins of his monicker, his past participation with WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM, and his mom's appearance in Decibel Magazine (!). In our News, Views, and Tunes, we pay tribute to our fallen comrades and crank some Ghoul, Impaled, and old school HOLY TERROR, all while enjoying some Lemmys and an awesome cup of Trvekvltcoffee.com!! Horns!!

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We've said it many times, metal and pro wrestling belong together like peanut butter and chocolate, like Macho Man and Miss Elizabeth, like Kerry King and Tom Araya... Many metalheads are pro wrestling fans and many wrestlers are metal fans. Our guest is a prime (evil) example. She's the inaugural and current SHINE Nova Champion. She's Hell's Favorite Harlot, she's The Priscilla Kelly. We go over her training, her quick rise in the business, and her unconventional and unsettling tactics in the ring. We then dive into her love of heavy metal: how she discovered it, her favorite bands, her first metal concert, and what she did the night before we interviewed her. At the top of the episode, we discuss (metal) coffee, the Master of Puppets demos, meeting Brody King of GOD'S HATE and... Bob Ross?! This one is all over the place! Horns up!!

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Old school MORBID ANGEL fans rejoice! The Florida legends' last experimental album left a sour taste in the mouths of diehards the world over. Regardless of your personal feelings of said record, rest assured that it's a new day in the Morbid camp. The new album "Kingdoms Disdained" is a return to former glory. It's no small coincidence that Morbid's return to greatness marks the return of bass/vocalist Steve Tucker. We sat down with the man on the verge of the record hitting the stands. We discussed the record, his return to the fold, his reaction to the controversial "Illud Divinum Insanus" album, and fatherhood. In our News, Views, and Tunes, we're loving the new "Master of Puppets" boxset and piss it up with CRYPTOPSY. Horns!!

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Decibel Magazine recently released their Top 40 albums of 2017 on their website. What a pleasant surprise to find that, not one, but both of our Creature Features made the grade! First up, (electronic) grinders FULL OF HELL recently came through town and we caught up with vocalist Dylan Walker. We got his thoughts on the brilliant "Trumpeting Ecstasy" album (#8), their straight edge/vegan lifestyles, and their somewhat offbeat collaborations. Canadian black/death metallers WORMWITCH put out a killer debut full length with "Strike Mortal Soil" (#34). We sat down with bassist/vocalist Robin Harris and later joined by Colby Hink (axe). We discuss their Prosthetic Records debut and playing before Suffocation. In our News, Views, and Tunes, we pay tribute to Malcolm Young and Facebook takes a personal interest in our safety. Horns up!!

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Extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have been a mainstay on Metal Blade Records since 2002!  All these years, these San Diego veterans have been raising eyebrows throughout the underground. They elicit both positive and negative reactions for their (arguably) controversial artwork and social beliefs. Still on the road supporting their "Anthropocene Extinction" record, we caught up with axeman Josh Elmore. We discuss said awesome record, their unique monicker, and their brutal... no, fucking brutal... video for "Forced Gender Reassignment"! In our News, Views, and Tunes, we announce the 2018 Manitoba Metalfest and crank some Cat Decap, AGGRESSION (Can), and NE OBLIVISCARIS! Horns!!

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