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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.
October 29, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 138: "Flush The Fashion" by Alice CooperAfter leaving the sanitarium, Alice started a brand new journey. It took a weird turn to New Wave to find out where we're going.Join us!...more56minPlay
October 23, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 137: "Sheer Greed" by GirlAnyone listening to this kind of music who's around my age has got to remember "Joe Elliott" coming up to "Phil Collen" in the VH1 made for TV movie about Def Leppard.Right?Well anyway. That was the scene where Collen is recruited to replace Pete Willis. So, what was Mr. Collen doing before joining?He was in a band called Girl and he was bandmates with future LA Guns singer, Phil Lewis. This band was PHILLED up with Phils.So this week, we've got a glam rock two'fer for ya.https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast/https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/...more1h 7minPlay
October 09, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 136: California Breed Self TitledWhat happens when Joe Bonamassa can't tour for Black Country Communion?Welp, our man Glenn Hughes just starts another band and what happens when one of the members of that band can't tour?Well, get with us and check out the Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham, and Andrew Watt vehicle, California Breed!https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast/...more1h 11minPlay
October 02, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 135: "Radio KAOS" by Roger WatersIt's always nice when we're joined by a good friend. This week, Keefy Chackes of Ghost Cult Mag was kind enough to lend us his time.In doing so, we decided to take a swing at the second solo album released by Roger Waters, Radio KAOS.Check out Keefy's work here: https://www.ghostcultmag.comDuncan's music: https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/DMA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast...more1h 22minPlay
September 17, 2023Department of Metal Antiquties 134: "Carcass Cuntry" by Jeff Walker and Die FluffersBefore the reformation of Carcass, there was a project that brought together many different metal musicians. Jeff Walker seemed to call his entire roladex of metallers. Including members of Napalm Death, Him, other members of Carcass, Cradle of Filth, Anathema, and Faith No More!So, when you have this esteemed group of players from legendary metal bands, he did exactly what everybody would have wanted, he released a covers album of classic country and Americana songs.Who asked for this?Join Nik and Duncan to see if you should be.https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast/...more1h 7minPlay
September 10, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 133: "On Parole" by MotörheadWhat if you had this band that went on to fame and fortune in the metal industry? A band that was so cool and unique that it inspired two separate musical genres?Now, what if you were the record label that had this band and decided it wasn't worth releasing the debut record of theirs you paid for?Well, that's what happened to our good friends in Motörhead.How insane is that? Later, once they got popular, this label thought, well, we might as well cash in right? As we all know cash albums always turn out great.Join us as we dive deep into this saga, this record, and this icon.Like us on Facebook?https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast/Check out Duncan's music!https://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/...more59minPlay
September 03, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 132: "Malice In Wonderland" by Paice Ashton LordAfter the demise of Deep Purple, and before the reformation of Whitesnake, Ian Paice, Jon Lord, and Bernie Marsden join with future Black Sabbath bassist, Neil Murray, and little known lead singer, Tony Ashton, and form a super group of proto metal pioneers.What they came back with was a bit different than what any one was expecting.Join Nik and Duncan as they get their music nerd on and do a deep dive review on the album.https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcasthttps://duncan-evans.bandcamp.com/...more54minPlay
August 28, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 131: "Album" by Public Image LtdThis is a weird episode frankly. We're talking about Punk Rock Royalty, Johnny Lydon, teaming up with world's greatest stunt guitarist, Steve Vai, who's played with Zappa, David Lee Roth, etc, a recluse drum god, Ginger Baker, and the efforts of a stalwart producer and bassist, Bill Laswell.The idea of Johnny Rotten working with confirmed virtuosos and allowing them to do their funky stuff is mindbending.Join Nik and Duncan as they dig in deep!Duncan: https://www.bandcamp.com/devansmusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast...more49minPlay
August 17, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 130: Damage Plan's Self TitledAfter the demise of the seminal groove metal band, Pantera, the brothers Abbott decided to start a new band.Get with Nik and Duncan as they dig deep into the only release of a band cut short by tragedy.https://www.facebook.com/dmapodcast...more46minPlay
August 07, 2023Department of Metal Antiquities 129: The Noel Redding Band "Clonakilty Cowboys"Do you remember The Jimi Hendrix Experience? What about Thin Lizzy? Well, good news for you, we have two members of that band today doing some business in the funky, 70's Elton John sort of way.Enjoy!...more51minPlay
FAQs about The Department of Metal Antiquities:How many episodes does The Department of Metal Antiquities have?The podcast currently has 211 episodes available.