Diving Into Faith No More's Angel Dust with Blake & Georgina * In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast , host Blake is joined by special guest Georgina for an in-depth exploration of Faith No More's groundbreaking 1992 album, Angel Dust . We'll dive into the band's evolution, the creative process behind this genre-defying masterpiece, and provide detailed breakdowns of each track. From the eerie "Land of Sunshine" to the epic "Midlife Crisis," no song is left unexamined. To wrap things up, ...
Aug 21, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This week Blake and Georgina discuss the 3rd studio album from Grunge/Metal band Soundgarden and their album Badmotorfinger. They discuss this album track by track and talk about the death of Chris Cornell and finish the episode with their top 10 Albums of 1991
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 33
For this week's episode Blake is joined by special guests Jim and Jon to dive deep into Judas Priest's iconic 1984 album "Defenders of the Faith." They'll discuss the album's impact, all the tracks, and its legacy in the metal world. To wrap up the episode, the trio will share and debate their top 10 Metal albums of 1984. Don't miss this trip down metal memory lane!
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This week Blake is joined by metal fan and avid golfer Alvin Paul. He is a podcast host of his golfing podcast titled MULLIGANS AND HACKERS which you can find everywhere you listen to podcasts and on youtube. On this episode, listen in for interesting stories of the struggles of growing up in rural Newfoundland back in the pre internet days trying to discover metal. We get into one of his favourite albums. The Gothic/Doom metal band CEMETARY and their 1994 album Black Vanity....
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This week we do our first podcast on a Instrumental album. Blake and Eric discuss the 2nd studio album from Guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and his classic album Surfing With The Alien. They dissect this album and in honour of Canada Day on July 1st and the 4th of July they give each of their top 10 guitarists from their respective countries.
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Blake is joined by guest Mary Zimmer (Zema) from the youtube channel VOICE HACKS. https://www.youtube.com/@voicehacks Mary picked the 4th studio album from Finnish Melodic Death Metal legends CHILDREN OF BODOM and their album Hate Crew Deathroll. They talk about the amazing talent of the band and most notably Vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho and discuss this album in detail. They also talk about Mary's previous bands, her youtube channel and her vocal lessons she gives through zoom....
Jun 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Blake and Eric discuss the 1997 solo album from Bruce Dickinson - Accident Of Birth. His 4th studio album and new member Adrian Smith helped write 2 of the songs and performed on the album along with guitarist and producer Roy Z. At this point this was the Air Raid Sirens most metal album since leaving Iron Maiden for a few years. The guys end the podcast with their top albums of the year for 1997.
Jun 15, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This weeks episode we go back to 1977 and the 3rd studio album from Metal Legends Judas Priest. Blake is joined by guest Adam Pearson. Find Adam on social media under Adam Invader. He is a member of the horror themed band NIGHT CHILL. Adam picked this album so we discuss this album and give out our top 10 Priest songs of all time.
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This week Blake is joined by guitarist Topi Pitkänen of Finland's Melodic Death Metal Band SWANSONG. They talk about how Topi got into heavy metal music, whats happening currently with Swansong and then discuss Iron Maiden's 9th album FEAR OF THE DARK. They finish the episode off with their favourite Iron Maiden tracks. https://www.swansongmetal.com
Jun 01, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Special guest this week is Tim Scott, lead vocalist for Swedish Based Thrash/Groove metal band METHANE. Tim joins Blake and they discuss the debut album from Thrash legends OVERKILL and their album Feel The Fire. They end the episode with their favourite thrash albums of all time. Check out Methane on all your music services. And their Bandcamp page. Kill It With Fire | Methane ( bandcamp.com )...
May 25, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week Blake and Eric discuss the 1976 album RISING from RAINBOW. Their 2nd studio album. Featuring 2 legends in hard rock/metal. Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio. We talk about this album in detail and our Top 10 List is Top 10 Albums with Dio as Vocalist.
May 18, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This week we discuss our first Hair Metal Album. The 1981 Debut from Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love. Blake and Georgina discuss this album in detail and talk some "Dirt" about Motley Crue and finish off the episode with their top 10 Hair Metal albums of all time. https://www.themetal.pit.org
May 09, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This week we go back to 1986 and the Power And Pain album from Thrashers WHIPLASH. Staicha hosts with Jim and Kenny. They discuss this album in detail and give their top 10 albums of 1986. Please visit our website https://www.themetalpit.org and subscribe to our podcast on your favourite podcast service and rate and review. Subscribe to our youtube channel.
May 01, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week Blake and guest Pete discuss the 1986 album and movie TRICK OR TREAT. The 4th album from Fastway. The album was written specifically for the movie and Blake and Pete discuss the movie more then the album. They finish off the episode with their Top 10 Movies where Metal is a theme or featured in the movie. Visit Pete's 2 podcasts he host. He has a mental health podcast titled Pete Being Pete Podcast where he talks about anxiety and depression, His Metal podcast he co-hosts with Kam Lee ...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week Blake and Georgina discuss the amazing debut album from Metal Church. Their self titled 1984 album. They discuss every song on this album and end the podcast with their lists and a talk on some of the top debut albums of all time in Metal/Hard Rock. Visit our website https://www.themetalpit.org
Apr 17, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
This week our guest is Jemiina - Vocalist for Finnish Melodic-Death Metal Band SWANSONG . Jemiina and Blake discuss in detail the 4th studio album from Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind - 1983 Jemiina also discusses her band how she got into metal music. And both Jemiina and Blake end the episode with their top 10 Female Vocalists.
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
This week we go back to 1983 to the debut album from Mercyful Fate - Melissa. One of the albums that helped influence Black Metal and Extreme metal. Staicha, Georgina and Blake discuss this album in detail and give their top 10 albums of 1983 which was a great year for many classic metal albums.
Apr 03, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week we discuss the Scorpions biggest selling album Love At First Sting. Blake, Eric and Jim discuss this album and give their top 10 Live albums of all time to finish off the episode.
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week Blake and Georgina discuss the 4th studio album from WHITE ZOMBIE - Astro Creep 2000. The 1995 breakthrough album and also their last before breaking up and Rob Zombie going solo. We discuss this album in detail and touch on his solo career and Rob Zombie's Horror movie directing. They finish off the episode giving their top 10 songs from White Zombie/Rob Zombie.
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we go back to 1990 and Megadeth's 4th studio album RUST IN PEACE. Blake and Jason from THE METAL PIT are joined by guest Curtis Dewar from CSQUARED MUSIC. https://csquared.info/ They dive into what is regarded as one of the best thrash albums of all time. They finish the podcast off with their top 10 albums of 1990.
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week we go back to 1992 and the 2nd studio album from ALICE IN CHAINS. Their best selling album DIRT which pawned 5 singles. Blake, Jim and Georgina dive into this album and give their top 10 albums of 1992.
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week we go back to 1983 and of the first thrash metal albums with the debut album from Slayerrrrrrrrrr!!! Blake, Jim and Staicha discuss this album in detail and rank their top 10 Slayer songs of all time and have a quick chat about the new Kerry King Song.
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Going back to 1978 and the debut album from California Hard Rockers VAN HALEN and their self titled album. One of the best debut albums of all time in Hard Rock music. Blake, Ken and Top Jimmy discuss this album and give their top 10 Van Halen songs of all time and discuss the Sammy Hagar era as well.
Feb 07, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Blake and Jim discuss the 1984 debut album from US Metal band W.A.S.P. and their self titled album. They dive deep into this album and end the episode with their TOP 10 albums of 1984. A big year in Metal.
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Going back to 1971 to one of the bands that pioneered Heavy Metal. Talking one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time LED ZEPPELIN. Blake, Ken and Jim discuss their 4th album untitled but were calling it Led Zeppelin IV. They finish off the episode ranking all the Led Zeppelin albums.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Going back to 1990 and the classic album from Punk, crossover Thrash band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and their album LIGHTS, CAMERA, REVOLUTION. Jim, Billy and Blake discuss this album in detail and give their top 10 Metal albums of 1990.
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 9
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Blake, Jason, Kim and Billy discuss the year in Heavy Metal 2023 and discuss some live shows/festivals attended this year. Then we countdown THE METAL PIT's Top 15 Albums of 2023. ***Next Episode January 10th***
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Merry Christmas. A few days late but our Christmas episode talking about the lightest album we have discussed on this podcast. Discussing Trans-Siberian Orchestra's 2nd Christmas album THE CHRISTMAS ATTIC. Released in 1998. Blake and Billy discuss this album in detail and how of course it was created from the Metal band Savatage. They finish off the episode with something different and give their Top 10 Christmas Movies/TV shows of all time.
Dec 27, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Last episode before Christmas so why not discuss Welcome To Hell?? The debut album from Venom released December 1981. So 42 year anniversary of this influential band and album. Blake host with Jim and Venom expert Staicha. Listen to the end to hear their top 10 albums of 1981.
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This week we discuss the 2nd solo album from Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of a Madman. The last album to feature guitar god Randy Rhoads. Jim, Ken and Blake discuss this album in detail and end the episode with their top 10 guitarists or guitar teams of all time.
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 5
