The Heavy Metal Hangover

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

October 20, 2025 117 mins

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,"...

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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...

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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...

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September 22, 2025 89 mins

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. 

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September 15, 2025 174 mins

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!

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September 8, 2025 94 mins

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! 

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September 2, 2025 124 mins

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!

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August 18, 2025 136 mins

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. 

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August 11, 2025 132 mins

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. 

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August 4, 2025 190 mins

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. 

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July 24, 2025 129 mins

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. 

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This episode Rex and Duff talk about some of their favorite albums that have come out so far this year. 

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June 16, 2025 154 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about the new A-Z album then rank albums by Type O Negative and Ghost.

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June 9, 2025 161 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about some new albums that came out recently then rank albums.

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May 30, 2025 102 mins

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.

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May 27, 2025 152 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about the new Candlemass EP and does music need to be complex or easy to be good? 

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May 16, 2025 154 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about what makes a cool album cover and a tough choice!

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May 8, 2025 151 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about how much a band's gimmick or look matter and what happens when they change.

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This episode Rex and Duff talk about Rex seeing Carcass, Cannibal Corpse and Meshuggah and Duff seeing Pantera and Metallica and discuss the bands and their experiences at the shows.

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April 21, 2025 126 mins

This episode Rex and Duff talk about when you "grow out" of a band or type of music and why sometimes you never can. 

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