The Metal Pit Podcast

Slayer - Seasons in the Abyss - 1990In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by special guest Alvin to dive deep into Slayer's iconic 1990 album, Seasons in the Abyss. Together, they explore the story behind the album, dissect each track, and discuss its powerful mix of unrelenting thrash and haunting atmospheres. From the relentless fury of 'War Ensemble' to the eerie title track. The episode wraps up with Blake and Alvin sharing their personal top 10 Slayer songs of all time. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the abyss, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who lives for thrash metal!"Guest: IG: Alvinator_mandhgPodcast: Mulligans and Hackers (Golf podcast)

1st episode of Season 3A Deep Dive into Judas Priest's British SteelIn this heavy episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake and co-host Eric bring their metal expertise to break down one of the most iconic albums in Judas Priest’s arsenal, British Steel. From the unmistakable riffs of “Breaking the Law” to the anthemic power of “Living After Midnight,” Stick around for the finale, where they reveal their top 10 Judas Priest albums—a list guaranteed to spark debate among fans!

Episode - THRASH THROUGH THE DECADESJoin Blake, Jon and Eric as they rip through the history of Thrash Metal, covering its explosive origins, the impact of the Big 4, and the differences of the USA East coast vs West Coast Thrash scenes of the 80's.They discuss European Thrash, Canadian and modern day Thrash.

Lance Hall interviews bass player Jessica Otten of symphonic death metal band HALIPHRON. They have a new album coming out October 25th titled ANATOMY OF DARKNESS. The follow up to their previous impressive album PREY. Check out the interview and if you haven’t find HALIPHRON where ever you listen to your music.

On this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Blake dives deep into Lamb of God's crushing 2004 album Ashes of the Wake. Joining the discussion are Shell Dahlia from Australia (IG -@shell_dahlia) and Jenny Mac from the US (IG-@280bpmfingerblast), bringing their unique perspectives to one of the most pivotal records in modern metal. From the aggressive riffs to the politically charged lyrics, they dissect each track and discuss the album's impact on the metal scene. Get ready for an episode filled with powerful analysis and plenty of metal banter!"

Descending into Darkness: Marilyn Manson's Antichrist SuperstarJoin host Blake and co-host Georgina as they dive into the dark, provocative world of Marilyn Manson's Antichrist Superstar. In this episode, they explore Manson’s controversial rise, the album’s aggressive themes, and break down each track’s haunting lyrics and industrial sound. From the raw rebellion of "Irresponsible Hate Anthem" to the haunting reflection of "Man That You Fear," Blake and Georgina leave no stone unturned in this journey through one of metal’s most shocking records. Stick around until the end as they share their top 10 albums of 1996—a year filled with iconic releases.

This weeks podcast we have a interview with 2 members of the super doom band LEGIONS OF DOOM!! Our writer Lance Hall had a chat with long time Trouble/The Skull member Ron Holzinger and vocalist Karl Agell (formerly of Leadfoot, COC) They discuss their debut album under the name Legions Of Doom titled THE SKULL 3 and talk about the writing and recording of that album and the future for this new band.

In this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, host Blake is joined by Lance and Fred to dive deep into In The Beginning, the explosive debut album by Malice. They’ll break down the band’s formation, their influences, and how this album carved out a place for them in the heavy metal scene of the mid-'80s. Expect in-depth discussions on the driving riffs, powerful vocals, and standout tracks that make this album a classic. To wrap things up, the trio will share their top 10 albums of 1985, showcasing a killer year for metal. Don’t miss this headbanging episode!

This week Blake is joined by guest. Irena Angelova, guitarist for extreme metal band GWENDYDD.They talk about Metallica's 3rd album MASTER OF PUPPETS! How much it influenced Irena among many others. We talk about each track and name our favorite Metallica songs. We also discussed how Irena got into metal music and more about her band.

In this electrifying episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Host Blake is joined by Eric and Lance as they take a deep dive into the first five North American-released albums by AC/DC. Together, they break down each iconic album, discussing the impact of Bon Scott’s gritty vocals and Angus Young’s blistering guitar work. The trio also reveals their favorite three tracks from each album, providing insights and stories behind the music that defined a generation. Whether you're a die-hard AC/DC fan or just getting into the classics, this episode is a must-listen!

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, Blake and Georgina share their top 10 metal albums of 1992, offering a snapshot of the year in metal. Whether you're a longtime fan of Faith No More or new to the band's eclectic sound, this episode is a must-listen for any metalhead.

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

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!

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.

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.

Blake is joined by guest Mary Zimmer (Zema) from the youtube channel VOICE HACKS. https://www.youtube.com/@voicehacksMary 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.

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.

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.

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

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)