The Heavy Metal Hangover
An unscripted, weekly heavy metal themed show that’s all fun and no politics. Join Rex and Duff, friends since childhood and lifelong metal fans, while they have the conversations you have with your buddies over a few drinks. Full of random topics and hilarious stories, this show is unlike any podcast you’ve ever heard. If you want a show about heavy metal without any agenda, but loaded with laughs, this is the show for you. Rex and Duff have a beer in one hand, and a fistful of metal in the other.
Episodes
Rex and Duff are tackling a heavy question this week: Are we losing our connection to the music? With millions of tracks just a click away, we discuss whether having infinite access has actually made us value individual albums less. Do we still sit with a record, read the liner notes, and let it haunt us, or have we become "musical tourists" constantly chasing the next skip button?
We dive into how AI and streaming are changing the...
Get ready for the ultimate metal debate because Rex and Duff are etching their choices in stone! This week, we're taking on the massive challenge of building our "Mount Rushmore" of Metal Musicians. Who belongs on the sacred mountain of shred? We're talking definitive lists and tough decisions across all positions:
We'll be naming the four essential Metal Guitarists that defined the riff, the four Drummers who laid down the thunder...
Get ready for an aggressive dose of thrash speculation! Rex and Duff are diving deep into the hype surrounding the upcoming Megadeth album. While the album isn't out yet, we're laying out our predictions: Will it be a return to their golden era? Will it feature more technical fire or a return to a simpler groove? We'll break down the recent singles and updates, and of course, spend time talking about Dave Mustaine's controversial c...
Get ready for another dose of high-volume heavy metal and low-budget horror! Rex and Duff are back, and this week we're digging our nails further into the coffin of Metal Horror Films, continuing our discussion on the perfect and imperfect blending of loud riffs and cinematic gore.
Then, we transition to a debate that's been rattling the scene for decades: "Built-by-the-Label" Bands. We're talking about bands that emerged from a ca...
Get ready to raise a glass of cold gin, throw up the horns, and celebrate the incredible legacy of the legendary Ace Frehley! This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff dedicate the entire main segment to the Space Ace, discussing his signature tone, his overlooked songwriting contributions, and the true cultural impact he had on an entire generation of guitarists. We'll be talking about his classic tracks like "Shock Me,"...
Rex and Duff are back and we've got a mountain of new metal to discuss! We kick off the show by catching up on some of the biggest and most exciting recent and upcoming releases, including new heat from Revocation (New Gods, New Masters), the gothic grandeur of Paradise Lost (Ascension), the extreme artistry of Igorrr (Amen), the doom-laden depth of Novembers Doom (Major Arcana), and an update on the latest from the mighty Megadeth...
Get ready to throw some horns because Rex and Duff are back with a brand new episode of The Heavy Metal Hangover! We're kicking things off by diving headfirst into the mosh pit of live shows, starting things off by talking about Rex's recent pilgrimage to see Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. Then, it's time to dim the lights for Metal Movies!—our deep dive into films that perfectly blend metal culture and horror. We're talking cult c...
This episode Rex and Duff talk about the importance of track listings and some of their favorite first tracks off first albums that helped define a band for the reminder of their career.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about Rex seeing Pantera and their thoughts now that both have seen the updated line up. And Duff has some tough choices for Rex!
This episode Rex and Duff talk about Rex seeing Nine Inch Nails in Brooklyn and how must music does or does not connect with each host. And a tough choice from one of our listeners!
This episode Rex and Duff talk about kicking off the Halloween season by talking about the movie Trick or Treat and some other metal related horror stuff. Then we introduce our own side projects including Duff's Youtube channel Duff Dives and new plans for Rex's band Youtube Channel. All this and a tough choice!
This episode Rex and Duff talk about beer for a little while then switch gears to talk about what they look for in a perfect album.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about sentimental albums and which albums would we say are unbeatable in head to head competitions. And a tough choice for Duff that really gives him a hard time.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about how they may have been too harsh on Bark at the Moon last episode which makes them reflect on bands and albums they didn't like at first but gave a second listen to and liked them.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about Ozzy's last show, his legacy and what he meant to them. Then they give their thoughts on his solo career.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about some of their favorite albums that have come out so far this year.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about the new A-Z album then rank albums by Type O Negative and Ghost.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about some new albums that came out recently then rank albums.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about what is a good theme song for a slow motion walk where you step out and crack open a beer on a summer day like in a movie.
This episode Rex and Duff talk about the new Candlemass EP and does music need to be complex or easy to be good?
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.