For the Season 3 finale Andrew takes a closer look at a genre he overlooked at first. But will it be a little too hardcore for Don? Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Compelled to Copulate” by Despised Icon “Laid to Rest” by All Shall Perish “In Dying Days” by As Blood Runs Black “Knee Deep” by Job for a Cowboy “Bludgeoned to Death” by Suicide Silence “Illusionist” by Born of Osiris “Soil the Stillborn” by In...
Apr 03, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Don takes over researching duties and throws Andrew a bit of a curveball for the second to last episode of Season 3. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Good Times Are So Hard to Find” by Blue Cheer “Mongoose” by Fu Manchu “Power Trip” by Monster Magnet “Vidage” by 1000mods “The Druid” by Sleep “Aquarian” by Sleep “Thumb” by Kyuss “Demon Cleaner” by Kyuss “Hurricane” by Kyuss Links: Sons of Kyuss full 1989 alb...
Mar 15, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Episode Summary: A list of 70’s metal vocalists that doesn’t include Ozzy? Bring on the hate mail. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Lost in Hollywood” by Rainbow (Graham Bonnet) “Mirrors” by Angel (Frank Dimino)* “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith (Steven Tyler) “Bloodsucker” by Deep Purple (Ian Gillan) “Gettin’ Tighter” by Deep Purple (Glenn Hughes) “Virgin Killer” by The Scorpions (Klaus Meine) “Brighton R...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 10
Andrew and Don retrace Sepultura’s rapid ascent and investigate why lead singer Max Cavalera suddenly left the band in 1996. Get a taste of Cavalera-era Sepultura with a sampling of 10 songs across 6 albums. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Bestial Devastation” by Sepultura “War” by Sepultura “From the Past Comes the Storms” by Sepultura “Beneath the Remains” by Sepultura “Stronger Than Hate” by Sepultura “...
Feb 16, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 9
After a reasonably “metal” group of nominees in 2022, the Grammys appear to have completely lost the thread again. Andrew and Don break it all down and share their picks and predictions for 2023. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Call Me Little Sunshine” by Ghost “We’ll Be Back” by Megadeth “Kill or Be Killed” by Muse “Degradation Rules” by Ozzy Osbourne ft. Tony Iommi “Blackout” by Turnstile Credits: Email:...
Jan 31, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Andrew and Don investigate why Thin Lizzy is still viewed as a one or two hit wonder when almost all of their albums are so damn good. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “The Rocker” by Thin Lizzy “Sha La La” by Thin Lizzy “Suicide” by Thin Lizzy “Emerald” by Thin Lizzy “Don’t Believe a Word” by Thin Lizzy “Do Anything You Want To” by Thin Lizzy “Hey You” by Thin Lizzy “Angel of Death” by Thin Lizzy “Thunder a...
Jan 17, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We’ve talked about Ministry. Now let’s dig a little deeper into the genre that Al Jourgensen helped create. This is the last episode of 2022 but The Heavy will be back in just a few short weeks for the second half of Season 3. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Hot On Heels of Love” by Throbbing Gristle “Yashar” by Cabaret Voltaire “Steh auf Berlin” by Einstürzende Neubauten “Requiem” by Killing Joke “Assimil...
Dec 16, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Eight albums to satisfy the angsty teenager in all of us. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Bonus Playlist: 1996 Metal https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KBjgGAyM0raJDk8PZ6yQ4?si=8d1c5138cb7a4bdd Workout Playlist: “Ænima” by Tool “13 Steps to Nowhere” by Pantera “Roots Bloody Roots” by Sepultura “Number 1” by Manowar “A Gothic Romance (Red Roses for the Devils’s Wore” by Cradle of Filth “Little Horn” by Marilyn Manson “My Girl...
Nov 29, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Heavy gets you primed for The Original Misfits tour by revisiting the Glenn Danzig era and the founding of the horror punk subgenre. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “She - Original 7” Version” by Misfits “Last Caress” by Misfits “We Are 138” by Misfits “Attitude” by Misfits “Skulls” by Misfits “Where Eagles Dare” by Misfits “London Dungeon” by Misfits “Death Comes Ripping” by Misfits Links: This Music L...
Nov 15, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Andrew recounts the truly messed up origin story of the Norwegian Black Metal scene, then dives into one of The Heavy’s most interesting Workout Playlists to date. Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Necrolust” by Mayhem “From the Dark Past” by Mayhem “War” by Burzum “Paragon Belial” by Darkthrone “Transilvanian Hunger” by Darkthrone “A Sign for the Norse Hordes to Ride” by Immortal “Cursed Realms of the Winte...
Nov 01, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Andrew and Don look at 5 bands who replaced iconic singers, to varying degrees of success Season 3 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Never Say Die” by Black Sabbath “Die Young” by Black Sabbath “House of Pain” by Van Halen “Good Enough” by Van Halen “Room for One More” by Anthrax “Discharge” by Anthrax “Be Quick or Be Dead” by Iron Maiden “Man on the Edge” by Iron Maiden “Metal Meltdown” by Judas Priest “Bullet Train...
Oct 18, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 2
And we’re back! To kickstart the season, Andrew and Don dig up a little dirt on Vince, Tommy and the gang, but mostly just enjoy some feelgood tunes. Season 3 Spotify Playlist (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0 Workout Playlist: “Live Wire” by Mötley Crüe “Take Me to the Top” by Mötley Crüe “Bastard” by Mötley Crüe “Red Hot” by Mötley Crüe “Tonight (We Need a Lover)” by Mötley Crüe “Use It or Lose It” by Mötley Crüe “Wild Side” by Mötley Crüe “...
Oct 04, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Andrew goes old school for the final episode of Season 2, looking back at the debut albums for each of the big 4 thrash metal bands (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer). Thanks to everyone who has come down the road with us this far. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Metal Thrashing Mad” by Anthrax “Soldiers of Metal” by Anthrax “Evil Has No Boundaries” by Slayer “Metal Storm / Face the Slayer”...
May 03, 2022•50 min•Ep. 16
After freeloading for 2 seasons, Don finally brings a topic of his own. Let’s see if he can tell Andrew something he doesn’t already know about Eddie Vedder and the formation of Pearl Jam. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Hunger Strike” by Temple of the Dog “Say Hello 2 Heaven” by Temple of the Dog “Crown of Thorns” by Mother Love Bone “Half Ass Monkey Boy” by Mother Love Bone “Garden” by Pearl Jam...
Apr 23, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Let's take a closer look at Type O Negative’s discography and their enigmatic frontman, Peter Steele. Just don’t take a closer look at any of their album art.
Apr 05, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Andrew and Don discuss this year’s nominees for Best Metal Performance, their personal favourites and who they think will actually win. Also, a few great songs that were snubbed and deserve your attention. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Genesis” by Deftones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbp0bET06wc&ab_channel=Deftones “The Alien” by Dream Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V462IsOV3js&...
Mar 23, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What better way to present the highly visual art of shock rock than with an audio podcast? Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Fields of Regret” by Alice Cooper “Return of the Spiders” by Alice Cooper “Caught in a Dream” by Alice Cooper “I’m Eighteen” by Alice Cooper “Under My Wheels” by Alice Cooper “Halo of Flies” by Alice Cooper “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper “Billion Dollar Babies” by Alice Cooper...
Mar 09, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The Heavy’s first top 10! Andrew presents a complete, objective, unimpeachable list of the 10 best metal guitar solos ever. Please send all messages of agreement and/or congratulations to theheavypod@gmail.com Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Winter Madness” by Wintersun (3:04) “My Last Words” by Megadeth (3:22) “Fermented Offal Discharge” by Necrophagist (3:00) “I Am a Viking” by Yngwie J. Malmste...
Feb 22, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Before Blink 182, Green Day and The Offspring, there was Bad Religion and Epitaph Records. The Heavy goes all the way back to 1980 to find the roots of the southern California punk scene. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Suffer” by Bad Religion “News from the Front” by Bad Religion “So Far Away” by Social Distortion “Knowledge” by Operation Ivy “The Malachi Crunch” by NOFX “Same Old Story” by Penny...
Feb 08, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The Heavy explores the very niche genre of pirate metal, including Running Wild, Alestorm and many more. So pour yourself an ale, kick back and enjoy. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544 Workout Playlist: “Under Jolly Roger” by Running Wild “Riding the Storm” by Running Wild “Black Sails at Midnight” by Alestorm “Mexico” by Alestorm “Shipwrecked” by Alestorm “Black Sails on the Horizon” by Blazon Stone “Midnight Moonshi...
Jan 25, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Why is Manowar so much bigger outside of their home country? Andrew tries to answer that question and converts Don into a full-on Manowarrior in the process. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 Workout Playlist: “Manowar” by Manowar “Kill With Power” by Manowar* “Sign of the Hammer” by Manowar* “Black Wind, Fire and Steel” by Manowar “Hail and Kill” by Manowar “Metal Warriors” by Manowar “The Power” by Manowar “Warriors...
Dec 21, 2021•51 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Picking up where they left off in Season 1, Andrew and Don continue the Ministry story through the Bush trilogy and up to present day. Al proves he is still the king of industrial metal and really, really gross pranks. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 Workout Playlist: “Bad Blood” by Ministry “No W Redux” by Ministry “Warp City” by Ministry “Rio Grande Blood” by Ministry “Señor Peligro” by Ministry “Let’s Go” by Mini...
Dec 07, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Andrew gets into the history of rap/metal collabs starting with Run-DMC and Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” in 1986. This one's not for the metal purist, but keep an open mind and you’ll discover something great. Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 Bonus Playlist: Rap/Metal Collaborations https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JLYon9QtgU4uLbTt4yuQU?si=3acfc4a257d24f37 Workout Playlist: “Disorder” by Slayer and ICE-T “Rage” by T...
Nov 23, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Andrew and Don explore “the Gothenburg sound” by way of three groundbreaking albums by Swedish bands At the Gates, Dark Tranquility and In Flames. Honorable mention goes to Carcass of Liverpool, England. Links: H.R. Giger’s greatest album covers https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/h-r-gigers-greatest-album-cover-art-16381/ Workout Playlist: “Blinded by Fear” by At the Gates “Cold” by At the Gates “Punish My Heaven” by Dark Tranquillity “Lethe” by Dark Tranquillity “Moonshield” by In F...
Nov 09, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Andrew and Don look at the prolific career of B.C. boy Devin Townsend, including his big break with Steve Vai and groundbreaking work with SYL. A hidden gem here for the casual metal fan. Links: Steve Vai and Devin Townsend on the Tonight Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ynEpNTcVQ&ab_channel=GuillaumeDeblock Loudwire Wikipedia Fact or Fiction interview with Devin Townsend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZdpLSUrTU&ab_channel=Loudwire Ocean Machine: Biomech album by Devin Townsend ...
Oct 26, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Andrew scoured the history books (and downloaded way too many movies) to bring you this look back at the most memorable live hard rock and metal band performances in movies. Links: Ozzy's cameo in The Jerky Boys (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmXlwSI2DKw&ab_channel=navy4181 “Hammer Smashed Face” the Disney version (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Zmkevry5g&ab_channel=EndlessNoise Workout Playlist: “Hammer Smashed Face” by Cannibal Corpse ( Ace Ventura: Pet Detective...
Oct 13, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Andrew goes down the rabbit hole on Alice In Chains’ heyday. WARNING: we did not bleep it out. You’ll know it when you hear it. Links: Alice in Chains: the Untold Story by David de Sola https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23014647-alice-in-chains Father Rock clip with Sleze (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3KQ5MBMcdI&ab_channel=NehiStripesSeattle Diamond Lie playing “Social Parasite” in 1988 (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdeSV7b1ej0&ab_channel=ShirleyCobain Workout ...
Sep 28, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Andrew tees up the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, circa 1978-1982, also known by the incredibly clunky acronym NWOBHM. Links: Wheels of Steel: the Explosive Early Years of NWOBHM by Martin Popoff https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29074142-wheels-of-steel The New Wave of British Heavy Metal Encyclopedia by Malc Macmillan https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1369008.The_New_Wave_of_British_Heavy_Metal_Encyclopedia YouTube clip: the invention of air guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQx7CN...
Sep 14, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Season 2 begins on September 14th! In the meantime, Andrew and Don have a quick update on the release schedule, some industry news and... a different kind of epidemic happening in Alberta.
Sep 07, 2021•6 min
In the Season 1 finale, the guys delve into the craziness of New York’s CBGB club and the American punk scene as a response to some of the bloated, self-important rock of the 1970’s. A big thanks to all of our subscribers for their support - keep spreading the word! Season 2 will start in a just a couple months. Links: New York Rock: From the Rise of Velvet Underground to the Fall of CBGB by Steven Blush https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28220840-new-york-rock CBGB movie (2013) https://www.imd...
Jun 22, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
