The Trailer Behind The Metal Shoppe

There’s been a shakeup at the Metal Shoppe. Nomen has been fired, Rory has gone from temp to permanent, and someone new has walked through the door with notes, big plans and a suspicious amount of authority.

The new arrangement kicks off with a proper cold one, a few ground rules and a long list of metal picks, from the heavy to the haunting to the just plain weird. Along the way there’s a message from a familiar voice, some questions about who’s really in charge, and a band or two you’ll want to look up as soon as the episode ends.

Press play, find out who’s running the show now, and see if anyone is shedding a tear.

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Music Played on This Episode

1. Revocation: “Sarcophagi of the Soul” (New Gods, New Masters)
2. Gates of Slumber: “The Judge” (The Awakening)
3. Ambush: “Possessed by Evil” (Desecrator)
4. Ghoul: “Ghetto Blasters” (Dungeon Bastards)
5. Earth Tongue: “Dimly Lit Cadaver”
6. Savage Master: “The Black Rider” (Dark and Dangerous)

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The Metal Shop crew is back in the trailer for another round of chaos, "corporate sabotage," and a serious amount of great metal. This one's got a little bit of everything — a shady origin story involving a certain rival podcast's Discord, a spicy round of "who gets voted off Mixtapes From Hell," and a deep, genre-hopping stretch of music picks that swing from old-school thrash to power metal to horror-movie soundtracks. Oh, and there's a dice game.

The "hack" — The guys kick things off with a bit about how they came into possession of some very classified intel from a certain other podcast's server. What did they find? You'll have to listen.

Corporate rivalry escalates — Metal Shop continues its ongoing feud with "that other show," including a few threats aimed squarely at the competition and their crew.

A round of "Who Gets Voted Off Mixtapes From Hell?" — The guys play a song blind and debate whether it's good enough to save someone's spot on a certain other podcast's roster. Spoiler: not everyone agrees.

A deep, genre-spanning music run — From an unexpected cover track to a Montreal band that almost broke big in the '80s, from thrash metal legends to power metal royalty to a horror-soundtrack curveball at the very end — this episode's music picks are all over the map in the best way.

A dice game decides the last song — When you can't decide what to play, you let chance make the call. The crew rolls for it.

(Track order as played)

1. Carcass — "Keep on Rotting in the Free World" (Swan Song, 1995)
2. Sword — "Life on the Sharp Edge"
3. Cinderella — "One for Rock and Roll" (Heartbreak Station)
4. Sacrifice — a cut from Volume 6
5. Witchforce — "Witchcraft"
6. Luca Turilli's Rhapsody — "Ascending to Infinity" (title track)
7. Fulci — "Splatter Fatality"

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Back on Zoom. New shirts. Same chaos.

Noman and Rory are back — and they have absolutely no idea who those two old guys from that other podcast are. Never heard of them.

Two hours of music discovery this week. Some of it heavy. Some of it theatrical. Some of it from places you wouldn't expect. All of it worth your time.

There's a pirate metal origin story that predates everything you think you know about pirate metal. There's a band from Quebec whose mythology runs so deep it connects to other bands you've never heard of. There's a Swedish band formed in a high school music competition that has absolutely no business sounding the way they do. There's a guilty pleasure that turns out not to be guilty at all. And there's a vocal performance that stops everyone cold.

Also — Sabotage. And what happened to them. You're not ready.

Georgia has been spotted elsewhere. The investigation is ongoing.

The Kraken has been released. 🦑

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This one comes courtesy of patron Tony Griggs — whose killer playlist sparked the inspiration to pull this two-part classic from the vault and bring it back as one epic combined episode.

Daryl Dwarf — drummer, founding member, author, and one of the most genuinely engaging rock personalities you'll ever hear on this show — joined Sean, Todd, and Corey Geek for nearly two hours of conversation that goes everywhere.

The Killer Dwarfs have been around for 40 years. They've survived grunge, label chaos, pandemics, and the complete collapse of the music industry as they knew it. They're still standing. They're still touring. And Daryl has some very specific thoughts on why.

This episode covers the full story — the highs, the lows, the hiatuses, the comebacks, the tours you wouldn't believe, the producers you'd recognize, and the famous names who showed up along the way in ways you wouldn't expect.

There's also a recording studio story involving Andy Johns, a cardboard box, and one drumstick that you genuinely need to hear to believe.

And yes — there's a necklace story that will change how you think about 45 records forever.

This episode features:

• The complete Killer Dwarfs story — four decades in the trenches
• The Monsters of Rock Cruise and what it took just to get on the boat
• Famous names and unexpected connections throughout rock history
• The recording sessions that defined a sound
• What the music industry looks like from inside after 40 years
• The philosophy that kept them going when everything else said stop
• One of the greatest recording studio stories ever told on this show

Guest: Daryl Dwarf — Killer Dwarfs, Laidlaw, Automan, Sphinx

With: Corey Geek

Inspired by: Patron Tony Griggs and his killer playlist

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Part 2 of 3 — Featuring Georgia Lunch, HR Representative

Georgia Lunch is still in the building. The animal trough situation remains unresolved. And somehow the Metal Shoppe has descended into one of the deepest, most gloriously unhinged rock music conversations in the show's history.

Part 2 picks up right where Part 1 left off — Georgia Lunch is still on her post-air-guitar-travel welfare check, Noman is still navigating the ongoing saga of Donnie Rhames, tapestries, and corporate intrigue, and Rory is along for the ride as things spiral beautifully out of control.

This episode covers:

• The Metallica and Lou Reed Lulu album — the podcast that covers it one track at a time needs a year between songs to recover, and honestly that tracks
• Stars — the iconic 1985 heavy metal charity recording — the backstory, the Spinal Tap cameo that somehow was real, Ronnie James Dio making the calls, Rough Cut under Dio's umbrella, Kevin Dubrow in the pink jacket getting a lead vocal, and Yngwie J. Malmsteen making sure no one confused him with the other Yngwie
• Beck Bogert and Appice — the supergroup trio that wrote Superstition before Stevie Wonder made it famous, and why Carmine Appice doesn't get enough credit for anything
• The Quiet Riot deep cut — Paul Shortino and the QR3 album, and why it's the only Quiet Riot album worth owning
• The Desmond Child extended universe — turns out he wrote Poison by Alice Cooper, and the trivia game to identify which mystery artist hired him for their second album after the first one didn't sell
• Kane Roberts — the bodybuilder guitarist with the preposterous Rock Doll video and the Desmond Child-penned songs nobody asked for but some of us deeply loved
• Jodi Bon Jovi — Jon's cousin — released an album. It exists. It's not great. She covers Jefferson Airplane's Somebody to Love. The definitive Bon Jovi family power ranking is established for the first time on record
• The complete Kiss deep dive — Gene vs Paul, the theory that Gene was the draw for comic book kids who didn't understand what Plaster Caster meant, why Paul only did one eye with the makeup, Kiss Revenge as possibly the greatest non-makeup Kiss album, Spit as an underrated banger, Vinnie Vincent trying to sell his decade-long solo project for $200 a song or a million dollars for the masters
• Brent Fitz from Winnipeg — playing with Triumph, April Wine, Bruce Kulik, and Gene Simmons — the Winnipeg connection that keeps coming back
• Mixtapes from Hell — the Cinderella podcast that plays every song in the catalog and builds the ultimate mixtape — and yes, the theme songs written for the three hosts are played live on air
• SeatGeek and Fast Fred — the AI podcast with the fake beard and the wig — continues to be mocked with increasing affection
• Part 2 of 3. It gets better from here.

Music featured this episode:

Beck Bogert and Appice, Quiet Riot, Stars, Kiss (Revenge, Dressed to Kill, Hot in the Shade), Kane Roberts, Dogma, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Clutch

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Part 3 of 3 — The Georgia Lunch Farewell Session

All good things must end. Georgia Lunch's HR welfare check concludes in the most Metal Shoppe way imaginable — with a Vinnie Vincent diss track, a Jodi Bon Jovi deep dive, a full debate on band name ownership, Steel Panther, and Rob Halford's Fight closing out the trilogy.

Part 3 picks up right where Part 2 left off. Georgia is still in the building. The trough is still a concern. And somehow we've arrived at one of the deepest, most genuinely informed music conversations the Metal Shoppe has ever hosted.

This episode covers:

• Lich King's Black Metal Sucks — a diss track aimed at an entire genre, played for the room. Georgia's verdict: diplomatic. Noman's verdict: it's on the playlist
• Slaughter's Burning Bridges — the Vinnie Vincent diss track with a spoken bridge in Mark Slaughter's shrieky falsetto that remains one of the most unhinged moments in hair metal history. The full origin story: how three members of Vinnie Vincent Invasion escaped, how Chrysalis kept the band and fired Vinnie, how Bobby Rock got replaced by the ridiculously pretty Blas Elias, and how Bobby Rock ended up in Nelson — who apparently partied harder than anyone
• The original Incubus — thrash metal from the late 80s, nothing to do with the other Incubus, later renamed Opprobrium to avoid confusion. One subscriber on YouTube. The other Dagger also turns up with one subscriber and causes confusion
• The Slaughter/Canadian Slaughter confusion — two different bands, wildly different sounds, Rory caught in the middle
• Jodi Bon Jovi — Jon's cousin — finally gets her song played. Somebody to Love (Jefferson Airplane cover). The verdict: something happened. The website exists. She looks like Jon. The album cover raises questions
• The Guess Who saga — Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings suing the drummer who owned the name for misrepresentation, winning, reclaiming the name, then touring as the Guess Who with only two of the four original members. The CCR/John Fogerty parallel. The Foreigner deep dive — when does a band stop being itself and become a cover band of itself? Jeff Pilsen in everything. The Hurricane/Foreigner connection nobody knew
• Satchel from Steel Panther was in Rob Halford's Fight — nobody knew, including us
• Georgia's farewell speech — on finding community in music, in podcasting, in air guitar, on the importance of whimsy, and on what makes a great conversation. Noman and Rory are not fired. They may even get sick days. Do not push it
• Mortal Sin by Fight closes the trilogy

Music featured this episode:

Lich King, Slaughter, Incubus/Opprobrium, Jodi Bon Jovi, Fight, Steel Panther, Foreigner, The Guess Who

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HR has entered the building. 🏢🤘

Georgia Lunch — Noman and Rory's long suffering HR representative — has dropped by the Metal Shoppe for a welfare check. And honestly, the welfare situation is concerning.

Someone has been washing their hands in the hellhound trough. Nikki No Goodnik used the Metal Lord's throne room as a bathroom and cleaned up with thousand year old tapestries. Anthony was found naked in the ductwork and has since been promoted to Chairman. The Ice Pirates may or may not have dissolved Donnie Rhames in the animal trough. And SeatGeek and Fast Fred — a suspiciously attractive AI podcast — is trying to muscle in on the Patreon.

But most importantly — Georgia has secured TWO pathways to the World Air Guitar Championships in Oulu, Finland. The Notorious Brunch is going to Finland. 🎸

Also — Desmond Child lyrics are apparently the only known weapon against an angry Metal Lord. You give love a bad name. You're welcome.

Part one of a three part series. It only gets better from here.

• 🍺 Drinking: A League of Her Own Peach Pale Ale, the Gay-turade Fruity Punch, and a THC/CBD/Lion's Mane Breeze in a Liquid Death koozie. It's Pride Month at the Metal Shoppe and we support this.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Cactus
• Atomic Rooster
• White Snake
• Rough Cut
• Nikki no Goodnik
• In Obscuria
• SeatGeek
• Fast Fred
• G Love and Special Sauce
• Dagger
• Dogma

Belphegor, Zoikerberg the Meta Lord, and the true Metal Lorde are here to crank up the fun as they dive into the wild world of metal and mayhem! We’re kicking things off with a lively chat about Nomen and Rory’s unexpected day off – they’re off to see Angine de Poitrine, and we’re all about those rock and roll vibes! As we navigate through the banter and shenanigans, we’ll sprinkle in some delightful anecdotes about the mystical realms of metal, and who knows, maybe some tasty beverage recommendations too. Join us as we explore the intricacies of demonic duties, the trials of metal forging, and the hilarious antics that ensue when the boss is away! So, grab your headphones, kick back, and let’s jam out with some killer tunes and laughs!

Takeaways:

• Belphegor and the Meta Lord dive into the unique dynamics of running a metal shop, exploring the roles of Nomen and Rory, who apparently got the day off!
• The playful banter between Belphegor and the Metal Lord highlights a mix of humor and camaraderie, making for a lively discussion about metal culture.
• In this episode, we tackle the importance of giving your team a break, as Belphegor explains why Nomen and Rory deserved some time away from the grind.
• We learn about the hilarious misunderstandings involving Zuckerberg and how he fits into the world of demons and metal lords, adding a layer of absurdity to the conversation.
• The podcast showcases a blend of humor and music, with references to classic metal bands and a light-hearted debate on the merits of various genres, including rock and metal.
• Belphegor and the Metal Lord engage in witty repartee, discussing everything from their favorite music to the quirks of their supernatural roles, making this episode a must-listen for metal fans.

Noman and Rory welcome — or perhaps tolerate — Nikki Nogoodnik, a former Rough Cutt roadie who answered a job posting of questionable legitimacy and ended up in the lunchroom of the Metal Shoppe. Between sorting out whether Nikki is actually employed here, a deep dive into Cactus and their influence on hard rock and metal, and a playlist that runs through Atomic Rooster, Edguy, Grayhawk, Paladin, and a virtual League of Legends metal band called Penta Kill, it's a full session. Also: a Catholic Satanist, a mini-disc player, and an incident involving a tapestry that nearly ended the working relationship before it began.

Nomen and Rory are back with a new episode celebrating International Women's Month with a curated metal showcase. The hosts dig into a selection of tracks spanning genres and borders, featuring The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black, Hexx, Die Spitz, PJ Harvey, Canopy, Death SS, TRIUMPHER, Skinflint, and Stone, sharing the stories behind the bands and what makes each pick stand out. It's a celebration of the artists pushing metal forward in all its forms. The episode also features a Patreon segment walking listeners through how to support the show and keep the metal coming.