100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal
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Aerosmith - Rats in the Cellar
13 oktober 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Aerosmith's "Rats in the Cellar" with the producer and co-creator of this show, Christian Bladt, who hosts his own show, The Bladtcast. Producer Jay Ruston also discusses the song, as does author Martin Popoff.
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Kiss - "Detroit Rock City"
6 oktober 2025 · 56 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by guitarist Stoney Curtis to discuss Kiss's "Detroit Rock City" from their landmark album "Destroyer". Brian also talks about the production of the song and the album with producer Jay Ruston, and, as always, author Martin Popoff gives some historical perspective to the song.
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UFO - "Love To Love"
29 september 2025 · 57 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Sirius XM personality and former co-host of That Metal Show Eddie Trunk to discuss UFO's "Love to Love" (both the studio and live versions). Brian also talks about the production of both versions with Jay Ruston, and, as always, author Martin Popoff provides some historical context for the song.
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Deicide - "Dead By Dawn"
22 september 2025 · 52 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about Deicide's "Dead By Dawn" with Monte Conner, the former senior vice president of A&R for Roadrunner Records and current head of A&R at Nuclear Blast Records. Producer Mark Lewis also talks about why this song was so important to him, and, as always, author Martin Popoff provides some historical context to the song.
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Danzig - "Twist of Cain"
15 september 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Chef Curtis Duffy about Danzig, particularly the song "Twist of Cain". He also discusses his restaurant in Chicago, Ever, his new book "Fireproof", some of his favorite concerts of all time, and what it was like to be at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" show. Producer Jay Ruston also discusses this song and the first Danzig solo album it was featured on, and, as always, we get some historical context from author Martin Popoff.
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Sepultura - "Dead Embryonic Cells"
8 september 2025 · 53 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Sirius XM host Jose Mangin to talk about the importance of Sepultura's "Dead Embryonic Cells", the current incarnation of Pantera, Jose's charity Headbang for Science and an incredible story about backstage at a Sepultura-Pantera-Prong show in the 90's. Also: Producer Mark Lewis takes a look at the production on the song and author Martin Popoff gives us some historical perspective on the song.
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Metallica - "Spit Out The Bone"
1 september 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO discusses the production on Metallica's "Spit Out The Bone" from the album "Hardwired to Self-Destruct" with that album's producer, Greg Fidleman. Then, chef Chris Santos returns to the show to talk about the song, the likelihood of a Metallica residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas and whether or not they will ever get the opportunity to perform at halftime during the Super Bowl. As always, author Martin Popoff also joins in to give some historical context for the song.
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King Diamond - "Welcome Home"
25 augustus 2025 · 52 min
This week, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined in The Space studio in Las Vegas by In Flames guitarist Chris Broderick to discuss King Diamond's "Welcome Home". Producer Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff also share their thoughts on the song, and this era of King Diamond.
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AC/DC - "Sin City"
18 augustus 2025 · 50 min
Metal Blade Records CEO talks to Scott Ian of Anthrax about AC/DC's "Sin City". He also talks about the production of the song with producer Mark Lewis and, as always, author Martin Popoff checks in to give us some historical context for the song.
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Judas Priest - Victim of Changes
11 augustus 2025 · 50 min
NHRA Funny Car Driver Ron Capps joins Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel to discuss both the studio and live versions of Judas Priest's "Victim of Changes". Brian also discusses the production of the song with producer Jay Ruston, and author Martin Popoff helps put the song into historical perspective.
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UFO - "Rock Bottom"
4 augustus 2025 · 55 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about UFO's "Rock Bottom" with guitarist Phil Demmel, producer Jay Ruston and as always, author Martin Popoff provides some historical perspective with facts and opinion from the song's release.
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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
28 juli 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
In this special episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel breaks the format of the show to commemorate the passing of The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. He discusses Black Sabbath, Ozzy's solo work, the reality show and everything in between with returning guests comedian Don Jamieson and producers Bill Metoyer and Mark Lewis.
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Rainbow : "Gates of Babylon"
21 juli 2025 · 51 min
This week, we break format: our weekly one-man encyclopedia of rock and metal (and the author of 138 books) Martin Popoff spends time in the guest chair talking to Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel about Rainbow's "Gates of Babylon". Producer Jay Ruston also talks about the production on this song by the great Martin Birch.
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Iron Maiden : "The Wicker Man" (with Chris Jericho)
14 juli 2025 · 58 min
In this extended episode, Wrestling Champion / Actor / Musician / Podcaster CHRIS JERICHO joins Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel to discuss the Iron Maiden song "The Wicker Man" and its importance in the history of the band, establishing the "comeback era" after Bruce and Adrian returned to the band. Lees meer
Brian also talks about the production of the song with Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff provides some historical context to the release of the song.
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Blue Oyster Cult - "Fire of Unknown Origin"
7 juli 2025 · 47 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Blue Oyster Cult founding member Albert Bouchard to discuss working with producer Martin Birch, their song "Fire of Unknown Origin" and the record of the same name, which includes the mega-hit "Burnin' for You". Brian also discusses production with Jay Ruston and author Martin Popoff puts the song into the historical context of its release in 1981. Lees meer
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Alice Cooper - "Halo of Flies"
30 juni 2025 · 58 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Rock n Roll Hall of Famer and the bassist in the original Alice Cooper group, Dennis Dunaway, to discuss past and present collaborations with Alice, especially the band's epic song "Halo of Flies". Jay Ruston talks about the production on the song and author Martin Popoff puts it in its historical context.
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Riot - "Swords & Tequilia"
23 juni 2025 · 54 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Riot's "Swords & Tequilia" with television and film writer-producer Brian Koppelman and music producer Mark Lewis. As always, author Martin Popoff puts the song into its historical context.
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Kiss: "War Machine"
21 juni 2025 · 40 min
Continuing our conversations recorded at the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville, comedian Courtney Cronin joins Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel to discuss the Kiss song "War Machine". Brian also discusses the song with producer Jay Ruston, and as always, author Martin Popoff puts the song into context of its release in 1982.
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Motorhead: "Overkill"
16 juni 2025 · 39 min
Comedian Don Jaimeson is back to discuss Motorhead's "Overkill" with Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel, who also discusses the production of the song with producer Mark Lewis. As always, author Martin Popoff gives us some historical perspective on the song.
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Anthrax - "Only"
16 juni 2025 · 39 min
In our final installment recorded at the 2025 Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville, comedian Craig Gass returns to the show to talk to Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel about a somewhat controversial Anthrax song, "Only", which was their first single released with John Busch on vocals. Jay Ruston discusses the production of the song, and, as always, author Martin Popoff provides historical analysis.
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Steeler : "Cold Day In Hell"
26 mei 2025 · 44 min
In another of our interviews from the RockNPod Expo in Nashville, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talked to Ron Keel about Steeler's "Cold Day in Hell", the first song on the first-ever Metal Blade release, the original "Metal Massacre". Producer Bill Metoyer also discusses the production on this recording of the song and how it compared to the version on the first Steeler record. Martin Popoff also provides background on the song, which is the first US recording featuring Yngwie Malmsteen. Lees meer
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Cynic : "Veil of Maya"
19 mei 2025 · 39 min
Still in Nashville, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Chaney Crabb of Entheos about Cynic's song "Veil of Maya". He also discusses the production of the song with producer Jason Suecof and our friend Martin Popoff talks about the historical significance of the song.
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Led Zeppelin : How Many More Times
12 mei 2025 · 49 min
Back at the Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Billy Sheehan about a band he has been very vocal over the years about not being a fan of in Led Zeppelin, but surprisingly really enjoyed their song "How Many More Times" from their first album. He also chats with producer-musician Butch Vig about the song, and, as always, the great Martin Popoff provides incredibly background information.
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King's X : "Dogman"
5 mei 2025 · 48 min
Still in Nashville for the Rock N Pod Expo, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the King's X song "Dogman" with actor-comedian Hal Sparks, producer Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff.
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Iron Maiden: "Murders in the Rue Morgue"
28 april 2025 · 39 min
Once again from the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Iron Maiden's "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with Sirius XM DJ and co-host of Rock Strap from Pantheon Media, Keith Roth. Brian also visits producer Mark Lewis's home studio to talk Maiden, and, as always, we hear from author Martin Popoff.
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Guns N' Roses: "It's So Easy"
21 april 2025 · 51 min
This episode begins our "Nashville Set": about two months worth of episodes primarily recorded at the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville. At the Expo, our host, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel caught up with legendary A & R man Tom Zutaut who signed Guns N' Roses to Geffen. Their primary focus was the song "It's So Easy", which Brian also discussed with producer Mark Lewis at his home studio, with tremendous information as always from author Martin Popoff.
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Armored Saint : "Reign of Fire"
14 april 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the importance of the Armored Saint album "Symbol of Salvation" and specifically the song "Reign of Fire" with the band's bassist Joey Vera, producer extraordinaire Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff.
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Judas Priest : "Screaming for Vengeance"
7 april 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the title track from Judas Priest's album "Screaming for Vengeance" with producer Mark Lewis, author Martin Popoff and comedian Dean Delray, who also talks about his first comedy special, produced by Bill Burr, filmed in a cave in Tennessee and available on his You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deandelray Lees meer
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Alice Cooper : "I'm Eighteen"
31 maart 2025 · 50 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel welcomes to the show the first artist he ever signed, Betsy Bitch of the band Bitch, to discuss Alice Cooper's "I'm Eighteen". Jay Ruston also shares his thoughts on the production of the song while author Martin Popoff brings his usual encyclopedic knowledge of rock n roll. Lees meer
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Slayer: "Raining Blood"
24 maart 2025 · 52 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Slayer's "Raining Blood" with that band's drummer Dave Lombardo, producer Jay Ruston and author Martin Popoff. Lees meer
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Megadeth: "Peace Sells"
17 maart 2025 · 50 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Megadeth's "Peace Sells" with author Martin Popoff, producer Mark Lewis and Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake, Lees meer
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Dethklok : "Awaken"
10 maart 2025 · 50 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the song "Awaken" from the band Dethklok, who grew out of the Adult Swim series "Metalocalypse" with the creator and songwriter Brendon Small. Brian also talks about the song with producer Mark Lewis and rock and heavy metal author, "Doctor" Martin Popoff. Lees meer
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Slayer : "Hell Awaits"
2 maart 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Slayer's "Hell Awaits" with author Martin Popoff, producer Bill Metoyer (who produced the record) and guitarist Blasko (who has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie and Cryptic Slaugher. Lees meer
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King Diamond: "The 7th Day of July 1777"
24 februari 2025 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the King Diamond classic "The 7th Day of July 1777" with author Martin Popoff, producer Marc Lewis and King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque, who played on this song.
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Van Halen: "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
17 februari 2025 · 46 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the Van Halen classic "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love". As always, he's joined by author Martin Popoff, producer Mark Lewis and musician Rob Caggiano, formerly of Volbeat and Anthrax.
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System of a Down: "Hypnotize"
10 februari 2025 · 50 min
Host and Metal Bade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusss System of a Down's "Hypnotize". As always, Brian checks in with author Martin Popoff. Then he talks about the production of the record with Dave Schiffman before visiting with comedian Craig Gass.
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Amon Amarth: "Twilight of the Thunder God"
3 februari 2025 · 47 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses the great Amon Amarth song "Twilight of the Thunder God" with author Martin Popoff, producer Marc Lewis and Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg.
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Alice in Chains : "Them Bones"
27 januari 2025 · 48 min
This week, Host and Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel tackles a band that he absolutely considers to be a metal band, despite their characterization as part of the early 90's Seattle grunge scene: Alice in Chains and their song "Them Bones" which leads off their album "Dirt". To discuss the song with Brian are author and rock and metal historian Martin Popoff, producer Mark Lewis and the man who signed Alice in Chains to their record deal, the band's A & R manager Nick Terzo.
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Pantera : "Cowboys From Hell"
20 januari 2025 · 49 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses the classic Pantera song "Cowboys From Hell". As always, he's joined by author Martin Popoff, then, producer Mark Lewis examines the production of the song, and finally Nick Stewart of Power Trip talks about the band's influence on his band, who are about to head out on a European tour with the current version of Pantera.
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Motorhead : "Ace of Spades"
13 januari 2025 · 49 min
This week, Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel focuses on Motorhead's "Ace of Spades. Joining him are author Martin Popoff, producer Bill Metoyer (who also talks about this week's wildfires in Los Angeles) and comedian Jim Florentine.
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Cannibal Corpse : "Hammer Smashed Face"
6 januari 2025 · 54 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Cannibal Corpse's "Hammer Smashed Face" with the band's drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, producer Jay Ruston and, as always, author Martin Popoff.
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Black Sabbath : "War Pigs"
30 december 2024 · 49 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses Black Sabbath's "War Pigs" with author Martin Popoff, "Bladtcast" and "Who Are These Broadcasters?" host and producer Christian Bladt (who co-created this show) and Martin Rind of Sacred Reich, who covered the song on their album "Surf Nicaragua".
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Blue Oyster Cult : "Astronomy"
23 december 2024 · 46 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses Blue Oyster Cult's "Astronomy" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and current Blue Oyster Cult member Richie Castellano.
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Judas Priest : "You've Got Another Thing Comin'"
16 december 2024 · 49 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel talks about Judas Priest's "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and Steffan Chirazi of The Metallica Report.
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Thin Lizzy : "Jailbreak"
9 december 2024 · 49 min
Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and comedian / host of Pantheon Podcasts' "Rock Strap", Don Jamieson.
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Slayer : "Black Magic"
2 december 2024 · 49 min
Metal Blade Records CEO discusses Slayer's "Black Magic" with producer Bill Matoyer and slayer guitarist Kerry King. Plus. as with every episode, some facts and figures about the song from author Martin Popoff.
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Metallica : "One"
17 november 2024 · 46 min
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Metallica's "One" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and chef Chris Santos of "Chopped".
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Armored Saint : "March of the Saint"
17 november 2024 · 46 min
Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records breaks down Armored Saint's "March of the Saint" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and Armored Saint singer John Bush.
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Anthrax : "Caught In A Mosh"
17 november 2024 · 47 min
Host Brian Slagel of Metal Blade records talks about Anthrax's "Caught in a Mosh" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and Anthrax bassist Frank Bello.
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Alice Cooper : "Elected"
17 november 2024 · 46 min
In the debut episode of "100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal", Metal Blade Records CEO and your host Brian Slagel examines Alice Cooper's "Elected" with author Martin Popoff, producer Jay Ruston and musician Lizzy Borden.
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