Another year has come to a close, and damn, what an unbelievable year for extreme metal! Since there were so many great albums to sift through, we decided to break it up into two episodes that we'd run back to back-- long enough to fill most holiday commutes (at nearly 3 hours) and timeless enough to act as a mix tape of how truly rad 2009 was for metal! Kylesa, "Unknown Awareness", Static Tensions Talkset #1 Unanimated "The Endless Beyond", In the Light of Darkness Hypocrisy, "Valley of the Dam...
Dec 22, 2009•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 79
The followup to our first career retrospective of black metal visionaries, Marduk. This episode we focus on Panzer Division Marduk, La Grande Danse Macabre, Plague Angel, Rom 5:12 and Wormwood. "Christraping Black Metal", Panzer Division Marduk (1999) Talkset #1 "Azrael", La Grande Danse Macabre (2001) "The Hangman of Prague", Plague Angel (2004) "Perish in Flames", Plague Angel (2004) Talkset #2 "The Leveling Dust", Rom 5:12 (2007) "Through the Belly of Damnation", Rom 5:12 (2007) "Accuser/Oppo...
Dec 19, 2009•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 78
Ripe for the holiday season, we bring you the black metal stylings of Sweden's Marduk! A band that has gone through several distinct phases, some more innovative than others, but all culminating in their 2009 masterwork... Wormwood. This first show we'll be investigating their early era, focusing on Dark Endless, Those of The Unlight, Opus Nocturne, Heaven Shall Burn... When We Are Gathered, Nightwing and Panzer Division Marduk. "Darkness Breeds Immortality", Those of the Unlight (1993) Talkset ...
Dec 09, 2009•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 77
This week we have another in our series of album spotlights, with Terrorizer's World Downfall. A posthumous release recorded upon the urging of a young Shane Embury to Earache label head, Dig, World Downfall featured 1/2 of Morbid Angel and what would soon become the 2nd guitarist for Napalm Death. Hold on for 36-minutes and change of genre-defining grindcore! "After World Obliteration", World Downfall (1989) "Storm of Stress", World Downfall (1989) Talkset #1 "Fear of Napalm", World Downfall (1...
Dec 02, 2009•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 76
It had to happen... quiet possibly the best known extreme metal band in the world, Cannibal Corpse, is the subject of this week's show. Sure, we could have done a multiple part series examining their entire career, but we opted to each pick some of our faves and go from there. If you want to know more about the band, there is an excellent documentary called Centuries of Torment, which answers any question you could possibly have about them. "Return to Flesh", The Bleeding (1994) Mark's Pick Talk...
Nov 18, 2009•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 75
This week we make our maiden voyage to Poland--a hotbed of visceral death metal, lead by the godfathers of the scene, Vader. "Demon's Wind", The Ultimate Incantation (1993) Talkset #1 "The Crucified Ones", The Ultimate Incantation (1993) "Final Massacre", The Ultimate Incantation (1993) "Blood of Kingu", De Profundis (1995) "Silent Empire", De Profundis (1995) Talkset #2 "Carnal", Black To The Blind (1997) "Fractal Light", Black To The Blind (1997) "Xeper", Litany (2000) "Revelation of Black Mos...
Nov 12, 2009•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 74
This week we bridge the divide between punk and metal by going back to the roots to discover we're not really that different. This week Mark is joined by Kevin Cross, illustrator and musician (Big Rig, Pitch Black, Nerve Agents and others) as we heal the rift of the punk and metal brotherhood. The approach to our song selection was informed by trying to spotlight 'metal' elements within punk music that could act as an inroad for metal fans to appreciate the genre. Now lets all get along and embr...
Nov 04, 2009•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 73
In our further blackened death coverage (and, man do we love genre names) we conclude our discussion on Dissection, with their Storm of the Light’s Bane record. Considered a benchmark album, and rightly so, Storm… still holds up as one of the genre defining classics of the 90s. Dissection did have a brief return to the scene with Reinkaos and Maha Kali, but neither captured the fire and blazing ferocity as their first two records, so we’re ending our coverage here. Don’t get me wrong, there are ...
Oct 27, 2009•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 72
Back to the late 80s, the post-hardcore/rock scene that for better or worse seemed to have sew the seeds of Nu Metal. But before the deluge of garbage we had Helmet. Looking back, you can hear their influence penetrated into a much of the rock/hardcore scenes. Revisit Helmet with us. "Repetition", Strap It On (1990) Talkset #1 "Shirley Maclaine", Born Annoying (1989) "Bad Moon", Strap It On (1990) "Sinatra", Strap It On (1990) Talkset #2 "FBLA", Strap It On (1990) "Black Top", Strap It On (1990)...
Oct 13, 2009•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 71
Since we love black metal so much and the seasons are changing, leading into the grim frostbitten kingdoms of winter, we thought we'd throw another Norway show at you. This week is Ulver. Many may know the versatile front man, Garm from his many side projects or his more electronic endeavors, but this episode we'll be focusing on their "Black Metal Trilogie." Bergtatt, Kveldssanger & Nattens Madrigal. For ease of reading, I'll be listing the songs as us stupid Americans can understand them. ...
Oct 07, 2009•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 70
Back to Norway again-- this time the very influential, yet marginally known act... Thorns. For all intents and purposes Thorns is the musical vehicle for Snorre W. Ruch, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and served 8 years for being an accomplice in Euronymous' (Mayhem) murder, which added to his lack of wide visibility in the scene until his 2001 self titled album. Previously to his 2001 debut, he released Thorns vs Emperor, in an attempt to reintroduce himself to the scene as a prel...
Sep 29, 2009•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 69
In an effort to keep our scope of metal broad... this week we bring you The Melvins. We'll be focusing on their Atlantic years, which gives a good cross section of their sound without laboring you, dear listener with their more noisy, experimental stuff (maybe another show). "Honey Bucket", Houdini (1993) Talkset #1 "Night Goat", Houdini Live: A Live History of Gluttony and Lust (2005) "Hag Me", Houdini (1993) "Teet", Houdini (1993) Talkset #2 "Joan of Arc", Houdini (1993) "Skweetis", Stoner Wit...
Sep 22, 2009•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 68
After a brief hiatus for Labor Day, we're back with another album spotlight episode--Dissection: The Somberlain. For a band with such a brief career, they left a lasting impression and presence within the extreme metal scene still felt today. With their Storm of the Light's Bane album and At The Gates' Slaughter of the Soul, they effectively closed the door on what was thought possible in death metal. This is the time when many death metal acts were really shedding their extreme roots and ventur...
Sep 14, 2009•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 67
It's been a while since we've gone into the world of thrash, and what thrash band outside of Slayer have influenced more extreme metal bands... Kreator. Germany's Kreator have had a hell of a long tenure of fantastic output, with only a brief turd period in the 90s. For the purposes of this episode Jason and I are doing a "best of" episode. At least out favorites, so tear the sleeves off your shirt and prepare for Kreator! "Storming with Menace", Terrible Certainty (1987) Talkset #1 "Total Death...
Sep 01, 2009•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 66
The final installment of our Judas Priest coverage, focusing on Screaming for Vengeance, Defenders of the Faith, Ram it Down and Painkiller. We left out Turbo, if you’re really interested check it out, but like Point Of Entry it doesn't really reflect the whole of their career. "The Hellion / Electric Eye", Screaming for Vengeance (1982) Talkset #1 "Riding on the Wind", Screaming for Vengeance (1982) "Jawbreaker", Defenders of the Faith (1984) "Love Bites", Defenders of the Faith (1984) Talkset ...
Aug 25, 2009•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 65
Quite possibly one of the most important albums in extreme metal, Entombed's Left Hand Path captured the ferocity, darkness and explosive energy of Swedish death metal more concise than most of their peers. Much of this can be attributed to many of the songs being around in one form or another for years before Entombed ever drew their logo on a cassette case. Nihilist, the precursor to Entombed, was a testing ground for 90% of Left Hand Path's material, and this moniker was whom was signed to Ea...
Aug 17, 2009•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 64
Part two of our Judas Priest coverage. This episode we discuss: Stained Class (1978), Hell Bent For Leather (1978), British Steel (1980) and Screaming for Vengence (1982) This is the era where we see Priest 'perfect' their sound with Stained Class and begin the down the road of stripping down their style to bare bones. "Exciter", Unleashed in The East (1979) Talkset #1 "Saints in Hell", Stained Class (1978) "Stained Class", Stained Class (1978) "Beyond the Realms of Death", Stained Class (1978) ...
Aug 12, 2009•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 63
Back to the Netherlands this week, with another lost gem of a band, Celestial Season. Their unique blend of Peaceville-style doom mixed with Kyuss/stoner rock added a warmth that many of their peers lacked. We Discuss Their 1993 debut, Forever Scarlet Passion and their 1995 genre bender, Solar Lovers. They went on to record a few more albums, but they didn’t have the same emotional impact that these first two did. This pair of records captures a moment in time that has yet to be surpassed. "Deca...
Aug 02, 2009•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 62
No real introduction is needed to Judas Priest, but for those who just remember Breaking The Law, Heading Out on the Highway and Living After Midnight--This show is for you! This episode spotlights the Priest that should be remembered, the birth of heavy metal and the beginning of the reign of the Metal Gods! We discuss: Rocka Rolla (1974), Sad Wings of Destiny (1976) and Sin After Sin (1977). "Victim of Changes", Sad Wings of Destiny (1976) Talkset #1 "Rocka Rolla", Rocka Rolla (1974) "The Ripp...
Jul 25, 2009•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 61
In an effort to tie up loose ends, we thought it was time to bookend our Anathema coverage. This episode we document the later half of their career, where we see them move further and further away from the doom metal movement they helped usher in. "Fragile Dreams", - Alternative 4 (1998) Talkset #1 "Regret", Alternative 4 (1998) "Re-connect", Alternative 4 (1998) "Judgement", Judgement (1999) Talkset #2 "Deep", Judgement (1999) "Pitiless", Judgement (1999) "Wings of God", Judgement (1999) Talkse...
Jul 20, 2009•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 60
ASPHYX! Holland's best export. Formed in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tony Brookhuis the band soon gained their seminal lineup with the addition of Eric Daniels and Martin Van Drunen. After producing The Rack and Last One On Earth, Van Drunen left (1992). The following year he recorded with Comecon on the Converging Conspiracies album (1993) and from 95-97 he toured with Bolt Thrower. Meanwhile, Asphyx recorded S/T, Embrace of Death, and God Cries sans Van Drunen. Newly reformed by founding member Bo...
Jul 08, 2009•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 59
It's been a long time since our last Cathedral show. Way back to episode 29. Well this week we pick up on the Carnival Bizarre record from 1995 and slowly work our way through their last release, The Garden of Unearthly Delights in 2006. In the second half of Cathedral's career, we see them push the limits of doom and disco, then triumphantly return to their roots. "Hopkins", The Carnival Bizarre (1995) Talkset #1 "Fangalactic Supergoria", The Carnival Bizarre (1995) "Night of The Seagulls", The...
Jun 27, 2009•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 58
As a prelude to our eventual Iron Maiden show, we thought it might be interesting to delve into the varied career of Bruce Dickinson. In Particular his solo projects that began while he was still in Maiden. We cover Tattooed Millionaire, Balls to Picasso, Accident of Birth, Chemical Wedding and Tyranny of Souls. "Tears of the Dragon", Balls to Picasso (1994) Talkset #1 "Gypsy Road", Tattooed Millionaire (1990) "Tattooed Millionaire", Tattooed Millionaire (1990) "Freak", Accident of Birth (1997) ...
Jun 22, 2009•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 57
In the 3rd part of our Death coverage we discuss Symbolic and Individual thought Patterns. "Symbolic", Symbolic (1995) Talkset #1 "Mentally Blind", Individual Thought Patterns (1993) "Jealousy", Individual Thought Patterns (1993) "Trapped in a Corner", Individual Thought Patterns (1993) Talkset #2 "The Philosopher", Individual Thought Patterns (1993) "Empty Words", Symbolic (1995) Talkset #3 "1000 Eyes", Symbolic (1995) "Without Judgement", Symbolic (1995) "Crystal Mountain", Symbolic (1995) Tal...
Jun 15, 2009•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 56
In historical context, Candlemass is a corner stone of modern metal. From Epicus, Doomicus, Metallicus to Tales of Creation, this early era was hugely influential in ushering in the entire modern doom genre (Cathedral, Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Anathema, Solitude Aeturnus) as well an having a great effect on the whole of the metal world. Our history with Candlemass isn’t as prolific, however. It’s only within the last few years that we have really began to digest to majesty of this Swedish ...
Jun 11, 2009•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 55
This week we're doing an album spotlight on Megadeth's iconic 1990 album "Rust In Peace". RequiemMetal.com Email us - RequiemPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! Follow us on social media: Requiem Facebook Instagram @requiem_metal_podcast Twitter @PodcastRequiem...
May 18, 2009•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 54
Back in the U.S.A. with the sludgy sounds of Kylesa. RequiemMetal.com Email us - RequiemPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! Follow us on social media: Requiem Facebook Instagram @requiem_metal_podcast Twitter @PodcastRequiem...
May 11, 2009•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 53
This time we go into the bizarre band Pyogenesis. From their doom metal roots to their weird indie rock present. RequiemMetal.com Email us - RequiemPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! Follow us on social media: Requiem Facebook Instagram @requiem_metal_podcast Twitter @PodcastRequiem...
May 03, 2009•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 52
Death coverage continues spotlighting Spiritual Healing, Human and Individual Thought Patterns. RequiemMetal.com Email us - RequiemPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! Follow us on social media: Requiem Facebook Instagram @requiem_metal_podcast Twitter @PodcastRequiem...
Apr 20, 2009•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 51
Back to black metal this week, but not by the numbers black metal. Funeral Mist take the genre to a different place-- one that's a dark layered, textural nightmare of sounds and atmosphere. The mastermind behind Funeral Mist, Arioch (also known as Mortuus from Marduk) has crafted an impressive landscape of biblical brutality and sonic barbarity over his relatively short career. We'll be listening to selections from their debut EP Devilry, 2003's Salvation and 2009's Maranatha. RequiemMetal.com E...
Apr 14, 2009•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 50
