The Department of Metal Antiquities

The Department of Metal Antiquities

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The Department of Metal Antiquities episodes

  • DMA #85: The Rolling Stones "Their Satanic Majesty's Request"
    We're going to slaughter some sacred cows this week, or are we going to feed them some delicious happiness?
    I don't think that makes a whole lot of sense, but it's time to dig into that happy and frolicking time back in 1967 when everything in the entire world, including the Blues Based Rolling Stones went straight up hippy dippy.
    Check it out!
    1 hr 4 min
  • DMA #84: AC/DC's Brian Johnson Is A Geordie
    Much like when Bruce Dickinson joined the ranks of Iron Maiden, Brian Johnson had a past as well. 
    This was completely unknown to me and now we're going to have to dig into this band from Newcastle. So crack open a Newky Brown and find your favorite spot in the pub.
    1 hr 5 min
  • DMA #83: Sepultura "Schizophrenia"
    Back in 1987 a new band dropped their sophomore record. Instead of leaning back into the black metal sounds they were becoming known for, they flipped the script and turned into death metal.
    Join Nik and Duncan as they dig into the grave of Sepultura's sophomore record.
    59 min
  • DMA #82: Paul Kossoff "Back Street Crawler"

    Funny, in my head I want to think of this album as Back Street Brawler, because frankly, that makes a whole lot more sense to me.

    But what we do have is the first Post-Free release by the one and only, Paul Kossoff.

    Let's dig in.

    56 min
  • DMA #81: The Insane Thin Lizzy and Motorhead Hybrid

    In the Year of Our Lord, 1983, Motorhead required a guitarist to enter the studio with. For some reason, they chose one of the most melodic players in the known universe, Brian Robertson, late of Thin Lizzy.

    Join Duncan and Nik as they dig deep into this one.

    Strap in.

    1 hr 1 min
  • DMA #80: Smith/Kotzen's Self Titled

    Let's take a bit of a turn and talk about a future forgotten album.

    During a lull in the schedules and the pandemic, Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of Winery Dogs (currently) took some time to write and record an LP, and later an EP of leftovers.

    They even took the show on the road with the most recent dates being played last month in the United Kingdom.

    Come with us as we look into what all the fuss was about.

    54 min
  • DMA #79: Jimmy Page Death Wish II Soundtrack
    In 1982, Jimmy Page emerged from his self created isolation and wrote and recorded a soundtrack for the Charles Bronson vehicle, Death Wish II.
    We also talk a bit about Duncan having seen Nick Mason's A Saucerful of Secrets the previous evening. If you're a fan of that particular project, check out the link below.
    This was an interesting time for Jimmy Page and it also brings us to the XYZ band that almost happened. Dig in and enjoy!
    Nick Mason on the Glacially Musical Pouredcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gmp-65-nik-and-keefy-commiserate-over-not-seeing-nick-mason/id1558383319?i=1000550730529
    Duncan Evans Music: www.duncanevansmusic.bandcamp.com
    58 min
  • DMA #76: Green Jelly (Pronounced Jell-O) Return With 333

    I learned today that my good pal, Duncan Evans, has never heard of Green Jelly.

    It's time someone learned him up real good and that's what today is all about. We are talking about the second album by the comic metal collective based out of Buffalo, NY and Hollywood, CA. Honestly, I couldn't quite figure out how that works.

    Join us won't you!

    1 hr

About The Department of Metal Antiquities

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As a musical genre, heavy metal (and all it's sub-genres) has only existed for 50 years, but in that time there have been a great many happenings that we have collectively forgotten.