Heavy Metallurgy Presents: The Metal Tag 2026!Heavy Metallurgy2026-09-19 | Heavy Metallurgy Presents: The Metal Tag 2026!Heavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #148: Albums That Grew on Us w/ Jimmy (Future Ruins)Heavy Metallurgy2024-03-02 | Not every album is instantly likeable. Some take time, patience, and repeated listens for us to fully appreciate. That extra effort pays off when the album finally ‘clicks’ and we get it. Jimmy from FUTURE RUINS joins the show to talk about albums that definitely took time to grow on us.
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Regardless of who came before or after, this was a band built on beautiful atmosphere that created a very lucrative lane for others to explore and evolve in their wake. With all of this in mind... how does Aégis, the band's 3rd full length album, sit with 4 old Metallurgists who are largely dead inside? Join us and witness the carnage and despair...
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@ExplosiveAction @ironboneheadproductions3981Heavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #147: This Year in Metal: 1988 with King Fowley (DECEASED…)Heavy Metallurgy2024-02-24 | By 1988, heavy metal was established as a global phenomenon. Thrash titans stalked the land and hairspray supplies were running critically low as bands broke out, packing ravenous audiences into arenas around the world. King Fowley joins the show to talk about heavy metal’s halcyon days. What were the must-have releases that year? What overlooked gems failed to make an impact? And how does 1988 fit into the history of hard ‘n heavy music?
Check out Northern Spire Productions: northernspire.bigcartel.com/products northernspire.bandcamp.comNecrowretch - Swords of Dajjal Review :: The Heavy Metallurgy Album Club DissectsHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-22 | With 15 years of sculpting their creative essence through black metal song craft, France's Necrowretch have returned with their 5th full-length offering, Swords of Dajjal! Sweeping melodies enchant a traditional black metal foundation. The outcome is as potent as it is remarkably Swedish sounding melodically and in execution. Though Necrowretch may wear their influences on their sleeve, there is no denying the quality and execution of these songs thanks to interesting song structures and a very lively attack. But is it all enough to impress the Metallurgists? Join us to find out and share your thoughts in the chat!
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@Necrowretch @seasonofmist @MelanieLovesDeathMetal @killingforcompany666Departure Chandelier - Satan Soldier Of Fortune :: Árstíðir Lífsins - Hermalausaz ReviewHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-21 | For his first Heavy Metallurgy review of 2024, Kellen (Killing for Company) tackles the international trio, Departure Chandelier as he unveils their appreciation for the French LLN black metal aesthetic by way of Napoleonic worship on their 2nd full-length album, Satan Soldier of Fortune. Perhaps these are odd bedfellows, but their synth soaked ferocity and simplistic approach to memorable riffage is sure to make an impression.
For his Call to Arms, he moves on to Iceland/Germany to reveal the new 2 song EP from Árstíðir Lífsins. This trio creates a highly developed and all-encompassing sonic descent into old Norse history by way of pagan black metal. These 2 tracks are full of atmosphere, interesting musical changes and a ferocity that piles on the urgency in their compositions. 2024 is already proving to be another mighty year for all forms of metal.
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@killingforcompany666 @vanrecords @NuclearWarNowProductions @ÁrstíðirLífsinsChapel of Disease - Echoes of Light :: Obsidian Tongue - The Stone Heart EP ReviewHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-19 | As death metal continues to age and some would say, "stylistically mature", we continue to witness more prog and post rock elements entering into what was once was a "safe" arena of sickness and brutality. With their last few albums, Germany's Chapel of Disease have been seemingly going the way of Horrendous and other bands who share a similar deathly inception. With their 4th album, Echoes of Light, have they stepped too far out of the realm? Alan ponders their journey, along with his Call to Arms being focused on Portland, Maine's unique and atmospheric Obsidian Tongue. The Stone Heart is a self released EP that finds this gifted duo further exploring their expansive style with atypical chords, effects and a crushing urgency the doesn't shy away from beauty. Join Alan as he shares his thoughts on these 2 new releases.
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Did you enjoy this content? Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss a show!Therion - Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas Review : The HM Album Club DissectsHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-15 | If you can rely on anything, the fact that change can and will happen is a guarantee. Whether its in life or art, evolution is a constant. With music, some go out of their way to remain grounded in a predetermined style and carry that unwavering focus and dedication onward until their last recorded note. With bands like Sweden's Therion, who arose out of obtuse, yet period/geography correct death metal, change became a very important element to their creativity and songwriting style. Symphony Masses: Ho Drakon Ho Megas is very much a transitional album in Therion's long musical career. Love it or hate it, there is no denying a sense of freedom within these songs. New ideas. Clinging to minor death metal elements, while reaching deep into gothic, or Middle Eastern atmospheres and modes. It was a statement type of album that tried to show the fans that there was more to them than their juvenile selves trying to reconstruct Napalm Death and Entombed riffs. Whether or not you like this, or what the band became afterwards is irrelevant. What we have here is an album that is often overlooked, yet at the time was pushing boundaries that none of us maybe realized needed pushing. It's all about freedom. What do the Metallurgists think about this polarizing album? Join in the conversation to find out and share your thoughts!
This week we welcome guests Melanie (Loves Death Metal) and Roger Kjorvik to the discussion!
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@seasonofmistThe Professor Reacts: Helloween - Chameleon : a 5000 subscriber... celebration?Heavy Metallurgy2024-02-11 | Some time ago, The Professor stated that he would react live to Helloween - Chameleon, an album he has loathed since the day it dropped, when Heavy Metallurgy hit 5000 subscribers. Thanks to all of you, that milestone came and went several weeks ago. Due to illness and and the general disbelief that he would have to finally make good on that promise, this event was delayed.
Many of you asked about it. Have been waiting for it. The day is finally upon us!
The Metallurgists will sit and spin Chameleon in its entirety, discussing it as it goes. Is this truly the only bad album in Helloween's gifted and incredible career? Will Alan arrive a the other side... A BELIEVER????? Join us for the fun.
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But while remembering where one has come from has value, looking constantly backwards makes us stumble; we miss what is happening around us as we become blind to where we are headed. Simon and Eric join the show neither to shout-out the primordial poundings of the 1980s First Wave bands nor to hail the harbingers of the 1990s second blackened wave, but instead to highlight the hosts who have taken hold since 2000, for they are the future. In other words… ‘f#ck yeah nowadays black metal’!
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For his first review of 2024 on Heavy Metallurgy, Brainsmasher was quick to volunteer to dive in to the inner workings of Verses in Oath, Hulder's second full-length opus. Join him in the dissection and be sure to subscribe to his youtube channel!
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@hulderofficial9683 @brainsmasher666 @20buckspinlabelSpectral Voice - Sparagmos Review :: The Heavy Metallurgy Album Review SeriesHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-05 | For her first Heavy Metallurgy review for 2024, Melanie (Loves Death Metal) unearths the brooding funeral, death, doom metal fused 2nd full-length album, Sparagmos, from Colorado's Spectral Voice. Though this music feels like it was born deep in the crust of Earth, it's wider scope and atmosphere yearns for the cosmos. Melanie explores the cavernous detonations churning at the core of Sparagmos as Spectral Voice further evolves their sound into a more dynamically aware being. Join her for the analysis.
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@MelanieLovesDeathMetal @darkdescentrecordsHeavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #144- Rare & Obscure Heavy Metal Reissued!Heavy Metallurgy2024-02-03 | While Marty sets the stage alight with The Glorious Dead, Alan gathers two hardcore collectors of obscure heavy metal: Aaron, The Metal Theologian and DaN, curator of The Corroseum. Together they cover some of the rare, unknown metal releases from days of yore that have been graced with a reissue so that headbangers near and far can easily and affordably obtain physical copies of these great metallic anthems.
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Both bands play a style of doom polar opposite of each other, with TodoMal focusing on more of an ethereal nature ala Anathema, while The Ghoul stick to tradition with Pentagram influences in tow. With doom being one of Rick's favorite sub-genres, it'll be interesting to see where he lands on these releases. Join us!
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@todomalofficial7059 @arduamusic1444 @thedreadfulminutesSumerlands - Sumerlands Review :: The Heavy Metallurgy Album Club DissectsHeavy Metallurgy2024-02-01 | Sumerlands is a metal union of musicians that have clocked in the hours and done time in other bands such as Dream Unending, Magic Circle and Eternal Champion among countless others. Needless to say, with their pedigree clearly in check, their steel is indeed true.
With sonic influences that run the gamut of traditional hard rock and metal bands, the clear standout is the era of Ozzy Osbourne when guitarist Jake E. Lee was in charge of songwriting. Sumerlands isn't a direct reproduction of course, but those palm muted, full chords and vibrant melodies sends a sonic salute to albums like Bark At the Moon and he Ultimate Sin.
The Metallurgists have gathered again, this time to pick apart the 2016 debut from Sumerlands and share their thoughts on the more "hard rock" influenced side of metal. Join us!
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First up is Los Angeles, California's Upon Stone with their debut full-length album, Dead Mother Moon. There's no denying this band had The Jester Race and Skydancer on repeat during their formative years for such a vibrant influence to enter into their creative output. The album feels like a fantastic snapshot in time where empowering harmonies cascade like drifts of snow down from the land of Gothenburg.
For his Call to Arms, he sheds some light on the new EP, Delusional Monster, from Australia's Besomora. Again, a very noticeable Swedish influence in the vein of At the Gates, but with Chuck from Death on vocals.
Both bands wear their influences on their sleeves for effective results. Join us to hear Alan dissect these releases down to their metal core.
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Despite our dwelling in the digital age, DECIBEL continues to proudly fly the flag for print media in the Heavy Metal Underground. Their dedication to physical media includes not only the flagship monthly metal magazine but also their series of flexi discs and an increasingly impressive range of books. Taken together, these outlets have positioned Decibel at the epicenter of Metal’s information network. Albert Mudrian joins the show to talk about the zine’s 20th anniversary and to share his favorite releases from the Peaceville Three.
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@Scanner4uDe @ROAR-ROCK-OF-ANGELS-RECORDSHeavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #141- This Year in Metal: 1987 w/ Jurgan Aumann & MetalMickeyHeavy Metallurgy2024-01-13 | In 1987 it almost seemed that heavy metal could do no wrong. From haunted mansions to mountain halls, metal classics were coming out of the woodwork as many bands who had been refining their craft for years were now at the peak of their game. Whether you counted yourself among the living, had an appetite for glam, or just wanted to scream bloody gore, there was something for you to love and call your own among 1987’s heavy metal releases. Jurgen Aumann (Six Beers Nine Wives) and Mike (MetalMickey) join the show to help us review one of the banner years in heavy metal history.
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Why didn't this band really take off? Too tech? Too far removed from a blossoming Florida scene?
There's no denying that Alex Krull, the only remaining original member still in the band in 2023, was one of the instrumental figures that took this band on a descent into confusion and madness post Longing for Death, but that conversation may be best suited for a later discussion.
Tonight, the Metallurgists gather to discuss what may be Atrocity's shining moment. Join us.
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Still reverberating through the exalted halls of the thrash metal pantheon, the San Francisco, Oakland and surrounding areas produced not only some of the best aggravated thrash in the world, a fair share of the heavy hitters are STILL summoning the mosh pits and bloodying the knuckles the world over.
Vio-lence, though once succumbing to the thrash metal burnout and eventual extinction of the 90's, were one of the scenes most lethal agents of intensity. The band has resurfaced decades later to enjoy the fruits of their meticulous labor set forth on their ever impressive debut album, Eternal Nightmare.
Not only is this an obvious career highlight or the band, but an imposing memorial monolith for all thrash fans and bands alike to pay homage to in perpetuity.
The Metallurgists assemble to talk an undeniable classic... join us!
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The HM Metal Tag 2024
1. Name a release you’re eagerly anticipating in 2024.
2. Chinese New Year: 2024 is the year of the Dragon. Show off an album either inspired by, or containing Dragons on the cover.
3. What was your favorite album that you acquired in 2023?
4. Was there a title in 2023 that you were satisfied to purchase digitally (not on physical media) and why?
5. Show an album that musically doesn’t match the cover art.
6. Who is a METAL artist that you own the most items by?
7. Show an album that you blind bought in 2023.
8. Show a title that you own on more than one format.
9. Book Worm: Show off a release conceptually inspired by literature.
10. Name a band that you would travel a considerable distance to see live in 2024.
11. Soured Grapes: Show a 2023 release that you enthusiastically purchased but eventually lost interest in.
12. The Golden Child: Name an artist that you feel can do no wrong.
13. Overstayed welcome: Name a band that you wish would have quit when they were ahead.
14. Show a band/release that you bought in 2023 as a direct result of watching someones Youtube channel.
15. Show us an otherwise good album, that ends up suffering from being too long.
16. Show your favorite band t-shirt.
17. Share a band that has been around for at least 24 years that you think is still going strong/creatively relevant.
18. Share your favorite band mascot.
19. Grab bag: Share a random pull from your collection. NO PEEKING!
20. Show an album from a metal band that others may not consider “metal”Heavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #139- Our Favorite Heavy Metal Albums of 2023Heavy Metallurgy2023-12-30 | Heavy Metallurgy Presents: Episode #139- Our Favorite Heavy Metal Albums of 2023
Another year, another end-of-year list! Many folks have graciously contributed content to Heavy Metallurgy this year. To close out the calendar we’ve gathered as many of the Metallurgists as we could to count down our favorite albums of 2023.
Simon (Explosive Action)
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shop.eihwazrecordings.com Kellen (Killing for Company
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youtube.com/@thedreadfulminutesDeafheaven - New Bermuda Reviews : The Heavy Metallurgy Album Club DissectsHeavy Metallurgy2023-12-28 | The popularity San Francisco's has earned since their 2010 inception is riddled with both adulation and searing dislike. An interloper in the scene? Mixing Shoegaze and Post-Rock with "black metal"? How dare they!! Dare they did and whether you like Deafheaven or not, they are a very modern band with fresh ideas. How fresh? Will these (mostly) gristled old farts on the HM panel tolerate such experimentation mixed in with their metal? Join us and witness the deconstruction...
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High Spirits - Safe on the Other Side Kerrigan - Bloodmoon Destructor - Blood, Bone, and Fire
All 3 bands possess their own special brand of metal, yet all fit quite perfectly within this block of reviews. Alan graciously thought it would be a wise idea to share with all of you a few perhaps less mentioned bands here on youtube, all all very worthy of your time. So get ready to raid that wallet one last time before Santa wrestles the last of your eggnog money away to cover his "general reindeer expenses" fund! Links for all relevant people, bands and labels below!
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youtube.com/@thedreadfulminutesCryptworm - Oozing Radioactive Vomition & Horrifier - Horrid Resurrection ReviewsHeavy Metallurgy2023-12-14 | Simon thankfully hasn't yet solidified his year end list, for the UK's Cryptworm snuck in at the last minute to make him shuffle some of his titles around. Oozing Radioactive Vomition is a filth dripping show of powerful death metal, pure and destructive. Perhaps Cryptworm are a bit reminiscent of their influences, but effectively create songs full of weight and endlessly memorable flow. Simon burrows to the bottom of this bands efforts along with like-minded newcomers to the funeral, Norway's Horrifier with their debut full-length, Horrid Resurrection for his Call to Arms! Join in the madness!
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Thanks for the support!Valdrin - Throne of the Lunar Soul Review :: The Heavy Metallurgy Album Review Series.Heavy Metallurgy2023-11-28 | Im no stranger to 90's Scandinavian black metal. I've always been enchanted by the melody and atmosphere it has nurtured over the years. This is why when the opening moments of Throne of the Lunar Soul, the 4th full-length album from Cincinnati, Ohio's Valdrin crept in with that early Dimmu Borgir spaciousness, I hoped this band was going to be something special. It is rare to hear such atmosphere arising from a US black metal dominant band. Is it the more violent culture or our addiction to the conveniences of the bigger cities? Somehow, this skilled quartet has tapped into the Scandinavian vibe with their ambitious songcraft. Join me as I attempt to share my experience with Throne of the Lunar Soul!
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For his Call to Arms, Simon reveals a classic Australian Band, Neuropath to celebrate the reissue of their 2 1990's demos on 1 CD, At Damnation's Core.
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Lots to be thankful for this year in and outside of metal. Join us and share what you'd like to give a digital thumbs up to in 2023!
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