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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.In this podcast ... more
FAQs about The Department of Metal Antiquities:How many episodes does The Department of Metal Antiquities have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.
September 15, 2024DMA 168: Vernon Reid and Jack Bruce's "Spectrum Road"When Living Colour was on a break, Vernon Reid started performing with Jack Bruce, formerly of Cream.What we were given was a collaboration that would end until the death of Jack Bruce in 2014.This week we discuss their jazz fusion record.Check it out with us!...more52minPlay
September 01, 2024DMA 167: "Lace and Whiskey" by Alice CooperIn 1977, Alice Cooper decided to eschew his standard black eyes and scary self to reinvent himself as a Private Dick named Maurice Escargot.This experiment is precisely what his fans were clamoring for.This is also the tour that spawned "The Alice Cooper Show" recorded live in Las Vegas,, though featuring none of the songs from the album.This is a wild one.Should we spin it or bin it?...more49minPlay
August 25, 2024DMA 166: "Fused" by Tony Iommi and Glenn HughesHere we go once again we are back and ready to attack!Back in the early aughts, Iommi and Hughes figured they needed on more record to complete the set and they released FUSED into the world.You may have heard this is out for preorder on vinyl and you should check it out with us if it's a spin it or a bin it!...more1h 12minPlay
July 29, 2024DMA 165 - Deconstruction Self TitledIn the wild days of Grunge, Jane's Addiction self immolated and cut themselves in twain.On one side, we had Perry Farrell's Porno For Pyros and on the other we had Deconstruction featuring Dave Navarro and Eric Avery.One of them went on to success on MTV and even started a new touring rock festival and the other one, Deconstruction, is whom we're discussing today!Find out if we should spin it or bin it....more48minPlay
July 20, 2024DMA 164: "Live Fast Die Fast" by WolfsbaneIn the middle 80's Blaze Bayley starts a band after seeing the Ronnie James Dio Holy Diver Tour.Their first album is released on Def American Recordings and produced by Rick Rubin.Should we spin it or bin it?Join Nik and Duncan as they find out....more1h 10minPlay
July 13, 2024DMA 163: "Hey Zeus" by X ReviewedHELLO! In 1987, X, minus Billy Zoom, went on an extended hiatus. In 1993, they reformed with the last lineup and released their album, Hey Zeus, to little fanfare.Join Nik and Duncan as they discuss this forgotten punk record and see if you should spin it or bin it....more1h 3minPlay
July 07, 2024DMA #162 - "Simply Mortified" by BS 2000As we all know, artists gonna art and when the Beastie Boys took an 8 year break between albums, Adam "AdRock" Horowitz still had some songs to sing.He was joined by the Beasties's touring drummer, former Suicidal Tendencies man, Amery "AWOL" Smith.This is their second album.Check it out with Nik and Duncan who'll tell you if you should spin it or bin it!...more1h 2minPlay
June 22, 2024DMA #161: "The Flesh Is Weak" by James Chance and the ContortionsWelcome back! Class is in session. This week in the Department of Metal Antiquities, we are joined by associate professors from Masonique, the punk band from Portland, OR who just dropped their first record on sweet vinyl.This week, we are discussing the late punk legend, James Chance and The Contortions. Rest In Power, James who died on 6/18/24.This was already planned....Check out Masonique:But the vinyl: https://masonique.bandcamp.comGive the band some love:https://www.facebook.com/masoniquemusic/...more1h 25minPlay
June 15, 2024DMA 160 - Phenomena Featuring Glenn Hughes, Cozy Powell, Neil Murry, and John ThomasWhat happens when members of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, Deep Purple, and Budgie get together in order record a concept album for an upcoming horror thriller movie?Probably not what you expect, but join Nik, Duncan, and Gino as they delve deep into what happens when Glenn Hughes, Neil Murray, Cozy Powell, Mel and Tom Galley, John Thomas, and Don Airey in the studio.Gino is Gino LaPosta from Montreal, QC. He's the mastermind of World on Alert and also a member of CroMagnum and Void Within.World on Alert has released their first single and you can see that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JAhRc5O8XEPreorder their EP on Bandcamp https://worldonalert.bandcamp.com/album/world-on-alert...more1h 1minPlay
June 09, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 159 - Firebird "Self Titled"Back in 1999, when Carcass was just a memory, Bill Steer lined up a blues rock power trio that he hoped was strong enough to take on the world.Not long after that, they'd recorded two records and Bill and some new kids started touring.Join Nik and Duncan and see if it's a spin it or bin it!...more55minPlay
FAQs about The Department of Metal Antiquities:How many episodes does The Department of Metal Antiquities have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.