38 Episodes

  1. Iron Maiden : "The Wicker Man" (with Chris Jericho)

    Published: 7/14/2025

  2. Blue Oyster Cult - "Fire of Unknown Origin"

    Published: 7/7/2025

  3. Alice Cooper - "Halo of Flies"

    Published: 6/30/2025

  4. Riot - "Swords & Tequilia"

    Published: 6/23/2025

  5. Kiss: "War Machine"

    Published: 6/21/2025

  6. Motorhead: "Overkill"

    Published: 6/16/2025

  7. Anthrax - "Only"

    Published: 6/16/2025

  8. Steeler : "Cold Day In Hell"

    Published: 5/26/2025

  9. Cynic : "Veil of Maya"

    Published: 5/19/2025

  10. Led Zeppelin : How Many More Times

    Published: 5/12/2025

  11. King's X : "Dogman"

    Published: 5/5/2025

  12. Iron Maiden: "Murders in the Rue Morgue"

    Published: 4/28/2025

  13. Guns N' Roses: "It's So Easy"

    Published: 4/21/2025

  14. Armored Saint : "Reign of Fire"

    Published: 4/14/2025

  15. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Judas Priest : "Screaming for Vengeance"

    Published: 4/7/2025

  16. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Alice Cooper : "I'm Eighteen"

    Published: 3/31/2025

  17. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Slayer: "Raining Blood"

    Published: 3/24/2025

  18. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Megadeth: "Peace Sells"

    Published: 3/17/2025

  19. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Dethklok : "Awaken"

    Published: 3/10/2025

  20. 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal - Slayer : "Hell Awaits"

    Published: 3/2/2025

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100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal is the ultimate journey into the heart of heavy music, hosted by Metal Blade Records’ founder, Brian Slagel. Each week, Brian dives into one of his personally curated tracks from his list of the heaviest songs in metal and hard rock, exploring the music that shaped a genre. With special guest musicians—some who wrote and recorded these iconic songs and others who found inspiration in them—the show unearths the stories behind each track. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or a new fan, this podcast brings you closer to the music and the legends who define it. Joining Brian are music journalist and critic Martin Popoff, offering deep historical context for each song, and acclaimed producer Jay Ruston, who provides technical insights into how these heavy anthems were crafted. Together, they bring an all-encompassing look at the hits that set the stage for metal and continue to inspire. Subscribe to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal and discover the unforgettable songs that live at the core of heavy music, one groundbreaking track at a time. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.