Metalology

Metalology

Earache Podcasts presents: Metal Anthology Podcast: A Metal/Hard Rock podcast show discussing your favorite bands.

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December 16, 2025 133 mins
It’s that time of year again! As we celebrate another year around the sun and enter the eighth year of Metalology, it’s time to look back on the year and highlight our favorite METAL albums of 2025!

Joining the Metalology hosts once again is Julian “Heavymetaljoker” Purnell to share his pick for the best METAL album of 2025 and this years picks are diverse as hell. Ranging from deathcore, prog-metal, death metal, and more, Metalol...
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In this episode, the Metalology sits down with new Defy The Tyrants members Tom Ruisi (vocals) and Jon Biong (bass) to discuss this new chapter of Defy The Tyrants. They share their stories on how they joined Defy The Tyrants during a turbulent time, some stories that have never been shared on the podcast, why they wanted to play in a band, why Defy was a perfect fit for them, and the new single “Leviathan”.

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November 18, 2025 66 mins
Is gatekeeping helping or hurting the metal scene?

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most heated debates in heavy music: Is gatekeeping actually healthy for metal, or is it holding the genre back?

We explore why some fans insist gatekeeping protects the culture, how elitism can damage growth and creativity, the impact gatekeeping has on new listeners, emerging artists, and the future of the metal community.

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Is Ola Englund the best Metal solo artist on YouTube?

In this episode, the crew discusses Ola Englund and his two albums, "Masters of the Universe" and " Stargazer", while listening to highlights from both those albums. The Metalology crew discuss Ola’s YouTube channel and the impact he has had on the Metal and guitar industries as well.

They also review the Megadeth single “Tipping Point” and share their thoughts on the direction ...
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What are your thoughts on the new Arch Enemy episode and are we ready to give Tim Lambesis a THIRD chance at redemption?

In this episode of Metalology, the crew discusses Tim Lambesis' recent third relaunch of As I Lay Dying, the new lineup reveal, and if they will still give Tim a chance...and the answers may surprise you. (duh-duh-DUUUUH!) The crew also shares their thoughts on the new Arch Enemy album, "Blood Dynasty", as they ...
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On this episode of Metalology, the hosts take you on a journey and review Orbit Culture's "Death Above Life", a highly anticipated release from one of modern metal's rising new stars. The hosts discuss their thoughts on "Death Above Life" by listening to highlights from each song in this track by track album review and discuss the album's moody atmosphere, brutal sonics, aggressive vocal performances, the gritty production, and mor...
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On this episode of Metalology, the hosts (Anthony, Jandro, Rudy, and Alberto) talk about one of the most original metal and rock acts of our generation, the mighty Mastodon. In remembrance of former vocalist/guitarist Brent Hinds, Metalology picks a song from each album to showcase Mastodon's evolution, the insane talent each member had, Brent Hind's original approach to songwriting and his criminally underappreciated vocal talents...
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On this episode, Metalology welcomes Verona on Venus frontman and former DevilDriver guitarist, Mike Spreitzer to the show.

PART I: Verona on Venus
Beginning with an in depth discussion around Mike's new project, Verona on Venus, his expeirence launching a new band following his departure from such a high profile Metal band (DevilDriver), what inspired him to to tackle vocal duties for the project, being resourceful by utilzing Off...
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Interview with Hollwood’s most Metal concept designer, Dane Hallett (Alien: Romulus, Predator: Badlands, Mad Max: Fury Road)

In this episode, we sit down with director and concept designer, Dane Hallett. We discuss his filmography and many of the blockbuster films he worked on including Alien: Romulus, Msd Max: Fury Road, Furiosa, Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and his upcoming projects such as Mortal Kombat 2....
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Join Metalology for a review of possibly one of the greatest and most iconic moments in rock and metal…Ozzy Osbourne’s final show. In this episode, the boys at Metalology discuss Ozzy’s performance, mixed emotions while watching the concert, favorite moments/highlights, the best performances, what kind of toll this show took on the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Yungblud's standout performance, and reasons why this concert occurred in t...
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In this episode, the hosts of Metalology discuss the legendary Nine Inch Nails. They discuss the legacy Trent and Co. have left on the rock and metal landscape, how the bands sound has evolved over the years, Anthony’s deep love and sentiment for NIN’s music, as well as listen and discuss a playlist of songs that Anthony feels best represent the bands sound. The impact of Nine Inch Nails is on full display on this episode of Metalo...
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This is a Q&A episode. We know. Shit gets weird.

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June 23, 2025 84 mins
It’s time to break out your Monster Energy drinks and wave your American flag as we discuss Five Finger Death Punch, one of the most popular yet divisive bands in Metal. In this episode, Anthony and Alberto try to convince Jandro and Rudy that Five Finger Death Punch is actually a good band, share some of their favorite songs with our resident Metal elitists, and ask the question “Why does Five Finger Death Punch get so much hate?”...
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Enter the world of black metal, or at least what some consider the best of the best of black metal, as the Metalology crew discuss black metal pioneers, Mayhem! Joined by surprise guest, Julian Purnell (Heavymetaljoker), the crew dig through Mayhem’s 90’s discography as they discuss the first listener recommendation with a playlist also curated by the listener. As they listen and discuss Mayhem’s earlier music, opinions get thrown ...
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It’s time to take on God himself as the Metalology crew review the new demonic Behemoth album, “The Shit Ov God”, and ask themselves…is this a masterpiece or just redundant af? With the room divided over their opinions on black metal and Nergal himself, there is much to discuss here including a track by track review of “The Shit Ov God”. Grab your bibles and get ready for this exorcism of opinions as Metalology reviews Behemoth’s “...
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Is Sleep Token even Metal? That’s the question at hand as the hosts of Metalology sit down and review Sleep Token’s “Even in Arcadia”, an album that stretches the boundaries of what’s considered hard rock and metal in the modern era. The hosts listen to clips from each track on the album, share their thoughts on the band’s versatility and if it’s listenable, and at the end, they answer the question ‘Is Sleep Token’s “Even in Arcadi...
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May 6, 2025 74 mins
In this episode of Metalology, the crew discuss one of the best and most influential bands to come out of the Thrash Metal scene, Testament. For once, Anthony doesn’t choose a butt rock band! In this episode, the crew discusses the history of the band, how they were introduced to Testament, and they give their thoughts on several Testament songs that span several eras of the bands growth. They also touch on the horror film Sinners ...
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April 29, 2025 81 mins
On this episode, the Metalology crew sit down with host of the Chord Progression podcast, Kevin Hellestad, to discuss We Came As Romans. Will the crew be open to Kevin’s pick for the episode as Wd Came As Romans is a heavy melodic band with commercial tendencies? Will the podcast let go of their Gatekeeping ways? As they dig through a playlist curated by Kevin, you’ll definitely be surprised at what you hear from Metalology’s Metal...
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April 15, 2025 92 mins
Transform into the final form of divorced dad rocker and join Metalology on this trip down 2000’s rock memory lane as the crew discuss Three Days Grace. Joined by the Heavy Metal Joker himself, Julian Purnell, the Metalology hosts discuss their introductions to Three Days Grace, personal deep stories that connect with Three Days Grace’s biggest hits, listen to and discuss a small playlist curated by Julian, and discuss the return o...
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March 25, 2025 71 mins
In this episode of Metalology, the Metalology crew asks themselves “Will Ozzy Make It?” Duh, duh, duuuuuuh! Jk but seriously. They talk about Black Sabbath’s upcoming and final reunion show, how they were introduced to the music of the metal fathers themselves, and play several of their favorite Sabbath songs while talking about their impact on Metal.

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