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...And Vol. 4 All

The history, philosophy, and future of the greatest music in the world: Heavy Metal... Also there's jokes!

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Episodes

URNE's Joe Nally (The Interview)

Quinn talks with Joe Nally, bassist, lead vocalist, and primary creative force behind the London based trio, #URNE, who just released their new album #AFeastOnSorrow- Certain to be on every 2023 AOTY list!

Aug 22, 202343 min

Heavy Metal Vocals (Part 3)

Quinn closes out the episode on Heavy Metal Vocals with #MachineHead #EverytimeIDie #Melvins #Crowbar #EyeHateGod #Firebreather #Neurosis #Mastodon #Isis #CultofLuna

Aug 11, 202339 min

Heavy Metal Vocals (Part 2)

Quinn digs into the evolution of Heavy Metal vocals featuring: Motorhead, Black Sabbath, Venom, Slayer, Hellhammer, Mantas, Death, Bathory, SIGH, and Cannibal Corpse... kind of.

Aug 07, 202333 min

Heavy Metal Vocals (Part 1)

Quinn takes a look at the history and evolution of heavy metal vocals featuring: Louis Armstrong, Screamin Jay Hawkins, the Beatles, the Who, Mike Oldfield, Elton John, and Shrinebuilder.

Aug 01, 202326 min

...And Vol. 4 All: Season II (Trailer)

Quinn hosts ...And Vol. 4 All, a deeply reverent and lovingly irreverent exploration of the history, philosophy, and future of the greatest music in the world: Heavy Metal. Catch up on all 15 Episodes of Season 1 on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your pod fix. Check out this trailer with show highlights from Season 1 and if you want to know what's coming up on Season 2 feel free to f**k around, and find out!

Apr 11, 202310 min

Megadeth (Part 4): Youthanasia, Cryptic Writings, and Risk.

Quinn wraps up the Megadeth series by exploring the band's late 90s albums, "Youthanasia," "Cryptic Writings," and "Risk." The episode delves into how Megadeth navigated the rise of grunge, comparing their approach to other "Big Four" bands and highlighting the surprising Alice in Chains influence on "Cryptic Writings." It concludes with a critical look at the "Risk" album and a thoughtful reflection on Dave Mustaine's personal evolution, his ongoing grievances, and hopes for his future.

Apr 06, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Black Sabbath (Part 2): the Last Four Albums

Quinn takes an AV4A tour through Black Sabbath's final four albums with the original line-up (Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, and Bill Ward) from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath in 1973 to Never Say Die! in 1978. Featuring music by: Vanusa, The Bee Gees, Warcoe, Bongripper, and Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats.

Dec 13, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Sabbath Gabbath (Part 1)

Quinn talks with Ry from @sabbathbloodypodcast and Ryan from... real life... to talk all things Black Sabbath. We discuss the history, discography, line-up changes, and significance of the greatest band in the world: Black Sabbath. And we make fun of Death Metal a little bit.

Nov 14, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 8

The Future-uture-uture of Heavy Metal (Part 2)

Quinn explores the evolving landscape of heavy metal, presenting three core concepts: synthesis (combining diverse elements), limitation (innovation born from constraints), and alchemy (transforming old ideas into new forms). He illustrates these concepts with examples like Ghost, Black Sabbath, and Stoner Metal bands. The episode culminates with Quinn's and listener-suggested top bands pushing the boundaries of the genre, including The Ocean, DVNE, Spiritbox, and Khemmis.

Sep 29, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 7

The Future-uture-uture of Heavy Metal (Part 1)

The host delves into the "Black Age" of heavy metal, a renaissance period beginning in the mid-2000s characterized by a surge of high-quality releases. He traces his personal rediscovery of metal through Mastodon's seminal albums, "Leviathan" and "Blood Mountain," and highlights the band's diverse influences and the eccentric genius of guitarist Brent Hinds. The episode also explores the interconnected Georgia sludge scene (Baroness, Black Tusk, Kylesa) and the pioneering Palm Desert stoner metal movement (Kyuss, Sleep), concluding with an emotional deep dive into Mastodon's "Crack the Sky."

Sep 27, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Subgenres (Part 3): Subgenre-gation!

Quinn concludes our series on Subgenre's with discussion of Groove, Prog, Industrial, Goth, Nu Metal, Metalcore, and Post.

Sep 05, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Subgenres (Part 2): Subgenre-gation! Sludge, Grunge, Power, Death, and Doom... again.

Quinn continues the subgenre exploration, starting with a critical look at Metallica's trajectory after "And Justice For All," arguing their Black Album marked an artistic betrayal despite its commercial success. The episode uses a Shakespearean analogy to discuss artistic evolution versus retreat. It then shifts to a detailed examination of various metal subgenres including Doom, Death, Power, Grindcore, Sludge, and the second wave of Black Metal, concluding with Grunge's impact on the metal landscape and its complex relationship with the genre it supposedly "killed."

Aug 23, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 4

The Subgenres (Part 1): Subgenre-gation! Doom, Black, Glam, Speed, and the Rise of Metallica...

This episode embarks on a semi-chronological exploration of heavy metal's diverse subgenres, beginning with Doom and proto-metal, then contrasting Black and Glam metal. It highlights the evolution of British heavy metal into Speed and Thrash, culminating in an in-depth look at Metallica's early years, their groundbreaking albums, and the personal tragedies that shaped their sound and legacy. The host also shares personal anecdotes and subgenre identification tips.

Aug 02, 20221 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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