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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.
June 02, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 158 - "So Red The Rose" by ArcadiaIt's been described as both the best album Duran Duran never made and the most pretentious record of all time.What do Simon LeBon, Roger Taylor (the other one), Nick Rhodes, David Gilmour, Grace Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Sting all have in common?They got together and helped birth this album into the world.Join Nik and Duncan as they bring the whole thing to you in the most pointless of detail!...more51minPlay
May 18, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 157 - "Welcome To The Record" by Death PiggyDid you know there was a time in the world when GWAR did not exist? Thankfully, we have been able to shorten that horrible time by finding out about Death Piggy!This was the Hardcore Punk Band that Dave Brockie (Later Oderus Urungus of GWAR) had that directly led into the forming of the the great crossover thrash band.Join Nik and Duncan as they determine if you should ever hear it!Also, check out friend of the show, Jamey Morris's show: Fistful of Doom: https://www.mixcloud.com/jameymorris/...more50minPlay
May 05, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 156 - "Scream For Help" by John Paul JonesThis week, Nik and Duncan are lucky enough to be joined by, dare we call him, Nerdcore Death Metal bandleader, Justin Pierrot, of Stormland.He writes technical death metal about Gundam. Seriously. That's great.This week our trio adjudicates on the forgotten soundtrack album, Scream For Help, by John Paul Jones Late of Led Zeppelin. It's his first post Zeppelin album and we're here for it.Is it a spin it or bin it? Dig in!https://stormland.bandcamp.com/album/the-altar-of-warhttps://www.facebook.com/Stormland/...more1h 15minPlay
April 28, 2024The Department of Metal Antiquities 155: The Monkees - Pool ItPut yourselves in the Way Back Machine and let's return to the heady days of 1987 when all that was old was new again!This week Nik and Duncan return to a time when the 60's were cool.The Monkees returned from whence they came during a revival and dropped a new record.Should you be thankful? Listen to find out!...more56minPlay
April 21, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 154: Bruce Dickinson - SkunkworksIn 1996, Bruce Dickinson, yes THE Bruce Dickinson, created a new band and released a record. Originally, the band was to be called Skunkworks, but the record company would not take it.What we have here is a post grunge laced album by Dickinson and crew.Should you check it out?Dig in to find out....more1hPlay
April 14, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 153: Beautiful Creatures S/TIn the late 80's, a band named Bang Tango burst onto the scene and made some hay. Unfortunately, they arrived as the party was ending.After some ins and outs and stops and starts, Bang Tango gave way to Beautiful Creatures.That's what Nik and Duncan are taking on today!...more54minPlay
March 31, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 152 - "TYR" by Black SabbathToday, Nik and Duncan took on the last album by Black Sabbath proper that they'll be doing on this podcast.Of course the wellspring that is Heavy Metal sprouts at all things Black Sabbath.This is the third album featuring the seventh vocalist in Black Sabbath's history, Tony Martin.See what all the fuss is about!...more54minPlay
March 25, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 151 - Chelsea Self TitledAt the turn of the 1970's, the man who'd become Peter Criss was involved with the future co-writers of Beth.This band of course was Chelsea.Join Nik and Duncan as they dig in....more53minPlay
March 17, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 150: "Murder One" by KillersNik and Duncan get into this album by former Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di'Anno.10 years after his ouster from Iron Maiden, he returns with his most Iron Maiden-y album yet.Find out if we spin it or bin it!...more58minPlay
March 02, 2024Department of Metal Antiquities 149: "Kilroy Was Here" by StyxThis week the Department takes on the 50th greatest concept album of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine in 2022.Nik and Duncan are joined by the one and only, Steve Scavuzzo of Clouds Taste Satanic.https://cloudstastesatanic.bandcamp.com/merch...more1h 21minPlay
FAQs about The Department of Metal Antiquities:How many episodes does The Department of Metal Antiquities have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.