The Heavylution Podcast

Raven are one of the longest tenured UK Heavy Metal bands in existence. Founded in 1974 by Mark and John Gallagher, Raven have been cranking out tunes of all kinds for decades and on their 3rd full length album, All For One, they created one of Power Metal's all time classics. Join me as I share my thoughts on the record and a little insight into Raven.

Warlock's Burning The Witches album features classic power metal riffs, catchy hooks, and soaring vocals from The Metal Queen: Doro Pesch. Join me as I talk about the split in heavy metal styles in the early 80s and Warlock's contribution to the budding Power Metal subgenre.

In the early 1980s there was a transition period when bands started pushing the limits on what was possible with the new sound of heavy metal. Pop culture impact on 80s heavy metal, Metallica's first full length from last week's episode, and fanzines and tape trading make their appearances on this one.

Metallica is arguably, the biggest heavy metal band of all time and their first full length record, Kill Em All, shows us exactly why they caught on like wildfire. Released in 1983, Metallica came out guns blazing with a fast and furious record that would ultimately change heavy metal forever.

It's my first ever interview! Join me as I sit down with a local young guitarist with a passion for heavy metal. Jensen was an absolute blast to talk with as we chatted about shows that make him cry, what got him started on guitar, and of course, the music and albums that inspire him.

Def Leppard was an early contributor to the rise and success of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal and followed it up with a classic heavy metal album in their second release with High N Dry. MTV hits the airwaves and sees immediate success, giving bands like Def Leppard a shot at commercial success with their hit Bringing On The Heartbreak.

After their lead singer, Bon Scott, passed tragically from alcohol poisoning, the Young brothers were back to writing music as a means to heal from the loss and to honor his legacy in the band. What came out of this was one of the most iconic AC/DC albums ever released: Back In Black. A chart topping, worldwide success over time, this album is a staple in hard rock and heavy metal circles.

Heavy Metal was on the rise in the early 80s and the socio-economic climate helped propel it into the spotlight. Queensryche put out their debut EP in 1982 and instantly sealed their place in American heavy metal history.

"666! The number of the beast!" is over if the most controversial lyrics from Iron Maiden's 3rd, and probably most well-known, album, The Number of the Beast. It marks the first appearance of Bruce Dickinson on lead vocals and features their most controversial track.

I'm revisiting the band that started it all: Black Sabbath. Their 1980 album "Heaven and Hell" was the first album to feature their new lead vocalist, Ronnie James Dio, cementing the album as one of the all-time great classic heavy metal albums.