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On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys pick up where they left off with Part 2 of the ABC's of Metal - The C Bracket. It's the main part of the C-Bracket Tournament! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin… Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com...
Kenneth and Chris delve into the "C" bracket of their ABCs of Metal series, analyzing Carcass's evolution from goregrind to melodic death metal and Cannibal Corpse's consistent, brutal legacy, ultimately choosing Cannibal Corpse to advance. They then contrast Candlemass's pioneering doom metal with Cradle of Filth's theatrical extreme metal, leading to a discussion on drumming, live show dynamics, and the impact of keyboards in metal. The episode concludes with Candlemass winning its bracket, setting the stage for the main tournament in part two.
The last time we saw these notorious glam rockers from L.A., they were headlining stadiums across the country. This year marks their 45th anniversary and this summer, they will embark on the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour to celebrate this milestone. If you haven’t guessed by now, we’re talking about Motley Crue. And on this episode of Debating Metal, we’re giving you our version of Motley Crue’s Greatest Hits. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Ken...
On this episode, the guys continue with the ABC's of Metal with the B Bracket. Done on the style of a playoff bracket, the guys debate what they believe to the best metal band that begins with the letter B. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmeta...
On this episode, the guys begin a new series called the ABC's of Metal and debate what they believe to the best metal band for each letter. In honor of March Madness, it's bracket time! So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com...
At the height of their popularity, this band parted ways with their lead singer to near universal dismay. 2 years later, they returned with a new singer and a new album. How did the fans react? By making it their first #1 album of their career! They have released 12 studio albums, with all but 2 going double platinum or better including 2 Diamond albums, 4 Live albums and 4 compilations in their storied career and we’re here to give you our take on their studio albums. It's Van Halen - Worst to ...
It's our 6th anniversary episode and it’s been a wild 6 years, and we plan and hope to keep it going for a long while. So for this episode, we are going to north of the border to celebrate the return of one of the world’s biggest artists, RUSH and our version of their Greatest Hits. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.c...
Sometimes life can be an absolute blur. 2025 was quite an impactful year. From new releases to re-releases, beginnings and endings, 2025 was a mixed bag and the guys are here to discuss all things 2025 and give a quick preview of what they think 2026 will be like. So site back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X ...
On October 16, 2025, the world lost a musical legend when Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS passed away at the age of 74. On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys will pay tribute to the One of One, the Spaceman, Ace Frehley. From the time when he arrived at his audition wearing one red and one orange until what became his final performance on September 5th, 2025, Ace Frehley’s undeniable status as one of hard rock and heavy metal’s most influential guitarists has never wavered. Ace insp...
On this episode the guys go back to the 80’s. Seems like a theme on this show. Anyway, they’re talking about one of the more unique glam bands from that period. On this episode we’re talking about Dokken. While Dokken has been around for over 40 years, their biggest impact came on the middle 80’s as they delivered 3 platinum albums in a 4 year period. With Don Dokken’s melodic vocals, George Lynch’s scorching guitar work and the pounding rhythm section of Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown, Dokken had a...
Guitarists are the foundation for every rock band. Whether its the driving rhythms of Johnny Cash or the finger tapping of Eddie Van Halen, guitarists are an essential part of a band. On this episode, the guys speak off the cuff about their favorite guitarists. It's not about best or most influential, but about what we think of that guitar player. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.faceb...
For over 50 years, Ozzy entertained the world, first with Black Sabbath and then as a solo artist. Considered one of the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, Ozzy’s career has been like no other. From the streets of Birmingham England to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame (twice!), Ozzy left an indelible mark on the world of heavy metal. Today we’re doing a special edition of Debating Metal. Today we're doing a deep dive into Ozzy’s albums with Worst to First Ozzy Osbourne. We also have a new BIG 4 for you, so ...
In 1985, as thrash metal continued to make it's way out of the underground, two albums that were released 6 months apart set out to take the world by storm. First, on the west coast, Exodus released their long awaited (by fans!) debut album Bonded by Blood. Similarly, on the east coast, Overkill unleashed their debut Feel the Fire. Both bands are still going strong in 2025 and we love it! on this episode, we go head-to-head to see which debut album made you headbang more than the other! So sit b...
On this week's episode, the guys gave each other 1 album that the other had never heard before asked them to offer their honest opinion as to what they thought. On what will become an every so often recurring topic we have dubbed "The Blind Listen", the guys talked about production, song structure, musicianship and overall quality of the music. Listen in and hear what the guys had to listen to and then give it a listen yourself and let us know what you think too! So sit back, relax, turn it up t...
Melodic Death Metal. Nu Metal. Grunge Metal? Hair Metal? What was on your Mix tape in the year 2000? They guys give you theirs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - https://twitter.com/debatingmtlpod email - debatingmetal@gmail.com...
One of the greatest frontmen in the history of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has had an historic career. In that career, he has been surrounded by some of the greatest guitar players on the planet. On this episode, we dive into all the guitarists from his solo career including some names you may not have known were associated with the Prince of Darkness. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.f...
Whether it was making a greatest hits tape of your favorite artists or putting together a tape of all your favorite songs off the radio, DJ intro included. For some it was just personal and fun, for others, it was skill that made them a little money as a side hustle. On this episode, the guys are going to make their own MIX TAPE just like the good old days. It’s 1986 All over again, so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the mix begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris ...
Last time we "remastered" one of our old Greatest Hits episodes, and this week we’re doing it all over again. This week, we’re giving you Metallica’s Greatest Hits – The Remastered Expanded Edition. 5 more songs added and in the style you've become familiar with. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin! Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debatingmetal/ X - ...
Hosts Kenneth Dean and Chris Kaye revisit their classic Megadeth Greatest Hits episode from 2020, applying their perfected debate format to select a definitive 20-song setlist. They delve into individual song preferences, album quality, and the band's career trajectory, culminating in the creation of an ideal Megadeth concert experience, complete with an encore. The episode also features their 'Big Four Riffs' for Megadeth and a look into their unscripted debate process.
Judas Priest’s Screaming for Vengeance is the album that turned them into a household metal band and Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast also broke the band in the US. Today we’re going to discuss the pros and cons of each as well as dive a little deeper than normal and give our personal takes and anecdotes on the albums. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast...
Metallica’s self titled album Metallica, commonly known as “The Black Album” was released in August of 1991. Megadeth’s Countdown was released 11 months later in July of 1992. Both albums marked a more commercial direction for the bands but also cemented each band’s place in the world of heavy metal. Today, the guys are going to go track by track and discuss the pros and cons of each as well as dive a little deeper than we normally do because these are two bands they really like. And when they’r...
Happy New Year Every body! When it comes first songs on albums, the best way to grab your audience’s attention is to start with a banger of a song. But where do you go from there? Today, the guys discuss what they believe to be some of the best first and second songs on a metal album…so sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debatingmetalpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.co...
This past weekend, Chris Kaye and Kenneth Dean drove up to Ft. Worth, TX from the outskirts of Houston where they live to go see Iron Maiden in concert. And while they were driving up, they decided it would be a great time to record an episode. So that’s what they did. They went back to what they did when they first met. They brought up a subject and just started talking about it. So what was the topic you ask? Why all the hate? All musical artists have their fans and their critics, but some art...
1987 was the year that the cracks would begin to show in the world of heavy metal and more specifically Glam Metal. But it still had some very good metal music. While one band was on top of the world 2 years earlier and would disband in 1987, one band that formed 2 years earlier went on to have the biggest selling debut of all-time. Some may say the guys are stuck in the 80’s and for this episode, they are as they breakdown 1987. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin. Hos...
On this episode, the guys are taking you to the depths of…Heavy Metal. For the first time since the show began, they're going on record with their favorite albums of all time!!! The guys are also joined by friend of the show, Matt from Miami and together they will offer you their top 6 Favorite Albums of All Time (666). And for the returning BIG 4, they will offer you their BIG 4 - Rest of the Best as the BIG 4 comprises of the rest of their Top 10 Favorite Albums. So sit back, relax and let the...
In 2006 the former member of the Dio era Black Sabbath reunited as Heaven and Hell and recorded 3 new songs to be included in a Black Sabbath Dio Years compilation. That led to a tour and then a full album. The subsequent tour would be Ronnie’s last as he was diagnosed with stomach cancer shortly thereafter and passed away on May 16, 2010. About a year and half later, the original Black Sabbath convened at the famed Whisky A Go-Go to announce they would be reuniting with plans to record a new al...
It's part 5 and the final part of our series call the 10 Most Important in Metal History and we saved the best for last. Whether you want to admit it or not, lead singers are the most vital component when it comes to a band. While it is affectionately and commonly known that most singers have LSD, Lead Singers Disease, there is a reason for that. The singer is the front man, the most visible person on the stage and essentially the mouthpiece of the band. Today we’re going to share with you whom ...
It's Part 4 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. On this episode, the guys are offering you their take on the 10 Most Important Rhythm Guitarists in Metal History. For the most part, rhythm guitarists are the unheralded force behind the band. They create the rhythms and melodies for the songs and in some cases are also the lead guitarists as well...So sit back, relax and let the debate begin. Hosted by - Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal and Chris Kaye Facebook - https://ww...
It's Part 3 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Drummers by and large are a unique breed of people. As the old saying goes, they spend their days hitting things with sticks so they are a little different to begin with. But to be considered one of the best in history, that means you’ve got a lot more going on than just a good back beat. These next group of drummers the guys will be discussing are some of the most unique, ferocious, and dare I say intelligent drummers to g...
Part 2 of the 5-part series The 10 Most Important in Metal History. Typically, the bassist and the drummer work in unison to keep the beat and rhythm of the song. Other times, bassists take a more intricate roll whether it's playing melodies as an additional guitarist or playing the instrument as if they were the lead guitarist. Either way, bassists are the foundation of every band and on this episode, the guys give you their opinions on who they think the 10 Most Important Bassist in Heavy Meta...
