Every metal head has imagined putting together their fantasy supergroup made of up any one they choose. In this episode, Chris and J discuss their fantasy supergroups of musicians both alive and deceased. 

Our picks of the week: J - Nervosa - Agony; Chris - My Dying Bride - Feel the Misery

Our "Real Live One" bands: J - Jeff Waters (guitars), Gary Holt (guitars), Chuck Billy (vocals), Alex Webster (bass), Charlie Benante (drums), Lindsay Schoolcraft (keyboards/backing vocals). Chris - Roy Khan (vocals), Michael Romeo (guitars), Andy LaRoque (guitars), Eddie Jackson (bass), Mark Zonder (drums), Jon Oliva (keyboards/backing vocals). 

Our "Real Dead one" bands: J - Dimebag Darrell (guitars), Randy Rhoads (guitars), Cliff Burton (bass), Lemmy (vocals), Nick Menza (drums). Chris - Warrell Dane (vocals), Clive Burr (drums), Chuck Schuldiner (guitars), David Prichard (guitars), Peter Steele (bass). 

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With the release of their new album Firepower and concert tour, Judas Priest are solidifying their spot as metal gods. In this episode, Chris and J talk Judas Priest! We give our thoughts on Firepower, their current lineup and tour set list, and talk about our favorite Judas Priest albums. 

Our pick of the week: Judas Priest - Firepower

Segment 1: The new album (Firepower) Segment 2: The state of Priest in 2018 Segment 3: Seeing Priest live in 2018 Segment 4: Judas Priest Albums Retrospective 

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1986 was a pivotal year for metal. From the passing of Cliff Burton, to major releases like Reign in Blood, Master of Puppets, and Peace Sells, 1986 shaped metal forever. This episode, Chris and J talk about some of the other albums and metal moments in 1986 which made metal what it is today. 

Sometimes a band has to replace their classic lineup vocalist. Sometimes fans embrace them, and sometimes they can't get over losing the original. In this episode we talk about a few of those. Which side did you take on the big split?

While they won't win any major awards, movies that celebrate heavy metal are a huge part of our lives. From movies like Airheads and Spinal Tap, to some that are far less famous, Chris and J talk about the metal movies that make them want to raise their glass and yell. 

For metal heads, music is a way of life and sometimes bands leave a permanent mark. From Pantera and Metallica to Dream Theater and Slayer, Chris and J discuss the bands that made them metal heads and changed their lives forever. 

Chris and J talk about some of their favorite heavy metal cover songs while enjoying a few cold drinks. 

Chris and J crack open a cold one and talk about when metal bands go geek by writing about comics, sci-fi, fantasy, and movies. 

This episode is the first in our series of essential albums focusing on classic death metal. From bands like Obituary and Cannibal Corpse and others, to the importance of Scott Burns in Morrisound Studios, Chris and J talk about the classic death metal albums that make them want to raise their horns. 

The first episode of The Heavy Metal Hangover, with Chris and J. This episode is an introduction to who we are, what we have been listening to lately, and highlights our thoughts on the announcement of Slayer retiring and heading out on tour with Lamb of God, Anthrax, Testament, and Behemoth.