The Metal Pit Podcast

Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss - 1990

In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by special guest Alvin to dive deep into Slayer's iconic 1990 album, Seasons in the Abyss. Together, they explore the story behind the album, dissect each track, and discuss its powerful mix of unrelenting thrash and haunting atmospheres. From the relentless fury of 'War Ensemble' to the eerie title track.

The episode wraps up with Blake and Alvin sharing their personal top 10 Slayer songs of all time. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the abyss, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who lives for thrash metal!"

Guest: IG: Alvinator_mandhg

Podcast: Mulligans and Hackers (Golf podcast)

1st episode of Season 3

A Deep Dive into Judas Priest's British Steel

In this heavy episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake and co-host Eric bring their metal expertise to break down one of the most iconic albums in Judas Priest’s arsenal, British Steel.

From the unmistakable riffs of “Breaking the Law” to the anthemic power of “Living After Midnight,”

Stick around for the finale, where they reveal their top 10 Judas Priest albums—a list guaranteed to spark debate among fans!

Episode - THRASH THROUGH THE DECADES

Join Blake, Jon and Eric as they rip through the history of Thrash Metal, covering its explosive origins, the impact of the Big 4, and the differences of the USA East coast vs West Coast Thrash scenes of the 80's.

They discuss European Thrash, Canadian and modern day Thrash.

Lance Hall interviews bass player Jessica Otten of symphonic death metal band HALIPHRON.

They have a new album coming out October 25th titled ANATOMY OF DARKNESS. The follow up to their previous impressive album PREY.

Check out the interview and if you haven’t find HALIPHRON where ever you listen to your music.

On this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Blake dives deep into Lamb of God's crushing 2004 album Ashes of the Wake.

Joining the discussion are Shell Dahlia from Australia (IG -@shell_dahlia) and Jenny Mac from the US (IG-@280bpmfingerblast), bringing their unique perspectives to one of the most pivotal records in modern metal.

From the aggressive riffs to the politically charged lyrics, they dissect each track and discuss the album's impact on the metal scene. Get ready for an episode filled with powerful analysis and plenty of metal banter!"

Descending into Darkness: Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar

Join host Blake and co-host Georgina as they dive into the dark, provocative world of Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar.

In this episode, they explore Manson’s controversial rise, the album’s aggressive themes, and break down each track’s haunting lyrics and industrial sound. From the raw rebellion of "Irresponsible Hate Anthem" to the haunting reflection of "Man That You Fear," Blake and Georgina leave no stone unturned in this journey through one of metal’s most shocking records.

Stick around until the end as they share their top 10 albums of 1996—a year filled with iconic releases.

This weeks podcast we have a interview with 2 members of the super doom band LEGIONS OF DOOM!!

Our writer Lance Hall had a chat with long time Trouble/The Skull member Ron Holzinger and vocalist Karl Agell (formerly of Leadfoot, COC)

They discuss their debut album under the name Legions Of Doom titled THE SKULL 3 and talk about the writing and recording of that album and the future for this new band.

In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by Lance and Fred to dive deep into In The Beginning, the explosive debut album by Malice.

They’ll break down the band’s formation, their influences, and how this album carved out a place for them in the heavy metal scene of the mid-'80s.

Expect in-depth discussions on the driving riffs, powerful vocals, and standout tracks that make this album a classic.

To wrap things up, the trio will share their top 10 albums of 1985, showcasing a killer year for metal. Don’t miss this headbanging episode!

This week Blake is joined by guest. Irena Angelova, guitarist for extreme metal band GWENDYDD.

They talk about Metallica's 3rd album MASTER OF PUPPETS! How much it influenced Irena among many others.

We talk about each track and name our favorite Metallica songs.

We also discussed how Irena got into metal music and more about her band.

In this electrifying episode of The Metal Pit Podcast,

Host Blake is joined by Eric and Lance as they take a deep dive into the first five North American-released albums by AC/DC.

Together, they break down each iconic album, discussing the impact of Bon Scott’s gritty vocals and Angus Young’s blistering guitar work. The trio also reveals their favorite three tracks from each album, providing insights and stories behind the music that defined a generation.

Whether you're a die-hard AC/DC fan or just getting into the classics, this episode is a must-listen!