Welcome to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Welcome to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Welcome to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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System of a Down: "Hypnotize"

System of a Down: "Hypnotize"

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 S...

10 Feb 202549min

Amon Amarth: "Twilight of the Thunder God"

Amon Amarth: "Twilight of the Thunder God"

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. Be sure...

3 Feb 202546min

Alice in Chains : "Them Bones"

Alice in Chains : "Them Bones"

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: ...

27 Jan 202548min

 Pantera : "Cowboys From Hell"

Pantera : "Cowboys From Hell"

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 producti...

20 Jan 202549min

Motorhead :  "Ace of Spades"

Motorhead : "Ace of Spades"

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 wildfir...

13 Jan 202549min

Cannibal Corpse : "Hammer Smashed Face"

Cannibal Corpse : "Hammer Smashed Face"

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. Learn more a...

6 Jan 202553min

Black Sabbath : "War Pigs"

Black Sabbath : "War Pigs"

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...

30 Dec 202449min

Blue Oyster Cult :  "Astronomy"

Blue Oyster Cult : "Astronomy"

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. Learn mo...

23 Dec 202446min

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