100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal is the ultimate journey into the heart of heavy music, hosted by Metal Blade Records’ founder, Brian Slagel. Each week, Brian dives into one of his personally curated tracks from his list of the heaviest songs in metal and hard rock, exploring the music that shaped a genre. With special guest musicians—some who wrote and recorded these iconic songs and others who found inspiration in them—the show unearths the stories behind each track. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or a new fan, this podcast brings you closer to the music and the legends who define it. Joining Brian are music journalist and critic Martin Popoff, offering deep historical context for each song, and acclaimed producer Jay Ruston, who provides technical insights into how these heavy anthems were crafted. Together, they bring an all-encompassing look at the hits that set the stage for metal and continue to inspire. Subscribe to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal and discover the unforgettable songs that live at the core of heavy music, one groundbreaking track at a time. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Iron Maiden: "Murders in the Rue Morgue"

Iron Maiden: "Murders in the Rue Morgue"

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Apr 39min

Guns N' Roses: "It's So Easy"

Guns N' Roses: "It's So Easy"

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Apr 50min

Armored Saint : "Reign of Fire"

Armored Saint : "Reign of Fire"

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Apr 49min

Judas Priest : "Screaming for Vengeance"

Judas Priest : "Screaming for Vengeance"

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 Our friends at HeroCarePackages.com can help you show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. You'll get 10% off if you use the code METAL 1982. The code METAL1982 will also save you 15% on your order from OldGlory.com for concert, sports or entertainment merchandise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Apr 49min

Alice Cooper : "I'm Eighteen"

Alice Cooper : "I'm Eighteen"

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. Our friends at HeroCarePackages.com can help you show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. You'll get 10% off if you use the code METAL1982. The code METAL1982 will also save you 15% on your order from OldGlory.com for concert, sports or entertainment merchandise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mar 49min

Slayer: "Raining Blood"

Slayer: "Raining Blood"

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. Make sure to check out our friends at HeroPackages.com to show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. Enter the code METAL1982 to get 10% off. You can also use that code, METAL1982 at OldGlory.com to get 15% off your order on concert, sports or entertainment merchandise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Mar 51min

Megadeth: "Peace Sells"

Megadeth: "Peace Sells"

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, Make sure to check out our friends at HeroCarePackages.com to show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. Enter the code METAL 1982 to get 10% off. You can also use the code METAL1982 at OldGlory.com to get 15% off your order on concert, sports or entertainment merchandise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Mar 49min

Dethklok : "Awaken"

Dethklok : "Awaken"

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. Make sure to check out our friends at HeroCarePackages.Com to show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. Enter the code METAL1982 to get 10% off. You can also use the code METAL1982 at OldGlory.Com to get 15% off your order on concert, sports or entertainment merchandise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mar 49min

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