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Your favorite podcast, wherein Dr. Eric, an expert, and Dr. John, a novice, explore, discuss, and argue about the history of heavy metal music. Theme Music: Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License
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- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Do not go djentle into that good night…
Wherein Eric and very special guest co-host Schuyler refuse to accept their status as crusty, OLD metalheads and instead choose to dive deeply into the origins of the 21st century progressive modern metal phenomenon that is: djent.This bonus episode would not have been possible without the support of beloved Heavy Metal 101 Patreon members like Schuyler, who requested this specific topic. Please do consider joining us on our Patreon page for just $3/month. Not only will you have the opportunity to request a bonus episode topic all your own and gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:Listening Break #1: "Future Breed Machine" by Meshuggah from Destroy Erase Improve (1995)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP9412LFP0oListening break #2: “Bleed" by Meshuggah from Obzen (2008)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc98u-eGzlcListening break #3: “Bland Street Bloom” by Sikth from Death of a Death Day (2006)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-EJLG7sJD0Listening break #4: "Icarus Lives!" by Periphery from Periphery (2010)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScLf2HixuUgListening break #5: “Concealing Fate Pt. 1- Acceptance” by TesseracT from One (2011)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4n-JMbwgooListening break #6: "CAFO" by Animals As Leaders from Animals As Leaders (2009)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ZrF7taMHAListening break #7: "Awake" by Textures from the Silhouettes (2008)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD3HVYqiQJUVisit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month. Thanks for listening!Underscore credits:Ethereal - LivE [Another Generic Djent Music] [Royalty Free Djent]LOTHUSNostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free MusicRoyalty Free Instrumental Djent/Thall Metal - "DARK WRATH" (No AI) #djent #thallDavi
- 2 weeks ago3 min
A Very Special Announcement
Tune in for a very special announcement from Heavy Metal 101...Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/underscore creditGreen Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (8 bit)Chiptune Planet
- Oct 1, 202659 min
The Return of the Annual Halloween Spooktacular: King Diamond and Mercyful Fate after 1990!
Wherein Eric and special guest co-host Dr. Ross explore the terrifyingly extraordinary latter day careers of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate, beginning in 1990 and working their way all the way up to 2026.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Listening break #1: King Diamond "Eye of the Witch" from The Eye (1990)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_rmDu01KJgListening break #2: Mercyful Fate- "Burn in Hell" from 9 (1999)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CwJPAemW9MListening break #3: King Diamond- "Voodoo" from Voodoo (1998)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLn7Y1M32HEPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:“Two Little Girls” by King Diamond and Roberto Falcao, cover by Eric SchwartzRetro Horror Synth Theme - Sanity Unravels // Royalty Free No Copyright Background MusicWhite Bat Audio Creepy Haunted House / Sound FX (NO Copyright)The Audio Horizon SFX'It's In The Fog' by @DarrenCurtisMusic 🇺🇸 | Horror Music (No Copyright) ☠️BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free MusicMercyful Fate - A Dangerous Meeting (8 bit)Chiptune PlanetRoyalty Free Music - Aftermath - Horror - Kevin MacLeodFree Royalty ArchiveKing Diamond - Eye Of The Witch (8 bit)Chiptune PlanetMercyful Fate - Curse Of The Pharaohs (8 bit)Chiptune PlanetMERCYFUL FATE - Is That You Melissa 8 BITLeonardo MessinaCinematic Uplifting Orchestral Celebration - FanfarePenrose AudioFrozen 2(겨울왕국2) OST - Into the Unknown / 8 bit Cover(8비트 커버)정훈남JHN STUDIONo Copyright Music] The Graveyard | Horror Music | Royalty Free Music VIVEK ABHISHEKVoodoo Mathematics - Percussion/Background - Royalty Free MusicTeknoAXE's Royalty Free MusicRitual of the Underworld | Suspense Music | Black Magic Music | Cinematic | No Copyright | FreeMusic 2.0Copyright Free Scary Music - "Ghost" by Tim Beek 🇳🇱BreakingCopyright — Royalty
- Sep 21, 20261h 9m
Pop Metal at the Dawn of a New Millenium (2000-2004)
Wherein Eric and John explore the reemergence of heavy metal as a force in popular music/culture at the dawn of the 21st century, including such bands as Limp Bizkit, Korn, Linkin Park, Slipknot, System of a Down, Tool, Evanescence, Metallica, and many more, and John, amazingly, smiles just a couple of times in nostalgic reverie. Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Video break #1: Slipknot- "Duality" from Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses) (2004) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fVE8kSM43IListening break #1: Nightwish- "Nemo" from Once (2004)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDV9mfZ7B7AListening break #2: Metallica- "St. Anger" from St. Anger (2003)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar9BaNN5J4EPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:Free Radio Jingles Various Radio IDs FX, Sweepers, Ramps, Music Imager & Artist DropsradiojinglesvipEpic Metal Instrumental | No Copyright Heavy Metal Music | Free Background Music for CreatorsMusiclatest - No Copyright MusicNostalgic Music [Copyright Free Music] - "Brahe" by Punch Deck 🌎BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free MusicLimp Bizkit - Rollin' (8 bit)Chiptune PlanetKorn - Blind (8-Bit Version)Walrus In The End [8 Bit Tribute to Chester Bennington (RIP) & Linkin Park] - 8 Bit UniverseDuality [8 Bit Tribute to Slipknot] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit UniverseLeft Behind [8 Bit Tribute to Slipknot] - 8 Bit Universe8 Bit UniverseDisturbed - Down With The Sickness (8 bit)Chiptune PlanetDrowning Pool - Bodies | NES RemixMeme MusicSystem Of A Down - Chop Suey (C64 Cover, SAM, Hokuto Force)NoplanTool - Schism 8-BitxTwilightxxPrincessx8-bit: Godsmack - I Stand Alone8bitsbrothersRoyalty Free Music - Epic Inspiring Dramatic Cinematic Emotional Background | FREE DOWNLOADBlueTreeAudioEvanescence - Bring Me To Life (8 bit) Chiptune PlanetNemo - Nightwish - 8Bit8BitUzzNightwish - Deep Silent Complete 8-BITTehNamota[8 Bit] Phantom Of The Opera8 Bit SongsMetallica - Fuel (8-bit cover) [ 8biTune ]8biTuneMetallica - Enter Sandman 8bit (NES style)Bernieman82Horror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]Power Music Factorystorytelling background music no copyright | history music no copyright 1NextuneMetallica - Until it Sleeps 8-BitMiles
- Aug 17, 20261h 9m
Hardcore, Crossover, The Emergence of Metalcore, and Jane (Fricking) Doe…
Wherein Eric and John return to the fray for season #6(66!) of the Heavy Metal 101 podcast, kicking things off in style with explorations of hardcore, crossover, and early metalcore, and culminating in a discussion of the band Converge and their seminal masterpiece Jane Doe.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Suggested Listening: Bad Brains- "Pay to Cum" (1980) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRfvq7q1O8Video Break #1: Suicidal Tendencies- "Institutionalized" from Suicidal Tendencies (1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoF_a0-7xVQListening break #1: Killswitch Engage- "Temple from the Within" from Killswitch Engage (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTVGPWMGK4gListening break #2: Converge- "Concubine" from Jane Doe (2001)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrAxmXDSiuAPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:(free) hardcore punk x metal x alternative rock type beat - "M.F.P.S" (prod. Capsized)CapsizedThrash punk/ Crossover instrumentalCracker Punk (ig acc : punk_is_dad_-_2.0)No Copyright Epic Intense Teaser Trailer Background Music / Infinite by @soundridemusicSoundridemusic - No Copyright Music[FREE] HARDCORE METAL INSTRUMENTAL [PROD. DRIFTAWAY]driftawayWild Flora - Documentary Background Music No CopyrightFree Tune LibraryMELODIC METALCORE - ROYALTY FREEAMRPHISTicking Tension Trailer NoCopyright Background Music / Ticking Tension by Soundridemusic [FREE] HARDCORE METAL INSTRUMENTAL [PROD. DRIFTAWAY]driftawaygrave - grindcore/powerviolence/death metal instrumental [free]pekarotSad Piano Ambient Music (Copyright Free) - "Undertow" by @ScottBuckley 🇦🇺BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music
- May 18, 20261h 22m
A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1990s with Quinn from ...And Vol. 4 All
Wherein Eric, John, and special guest Quinn, of the And Vol. 4 All podcast, chit-chat delightfully about many of the most important heavy metal albums of the 1990s.Like Heavy Metal 101, And Vol. 4 All can be found EVERYWHERE you listen to podcasts. Do check out Quinn's wonderful show! You can also reach Quinn at: https://x.com/AV4APodFor a written version of Eric and Quinn's lists, as well as links to John's selected "Most Hated Metal Songs" from the episode click here.Official Listening Break: Megadeth - "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" from Rust in Peace (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5o8Daw1ZsYPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month! We will be back for new episodes in August of 2026.Underscore credits:Epic Cinematic Dramatic Background Music NO COPYRIGHT | Royalty Free Dramatic Music For Videos • EMWEpic Music WavesFree Dramatic Background Music No Copyright || Royalty Free Dramatic Background Music || EMWEpic Music WavesMegadeth - Hangar 18 (16-bit Sega Cover)Warrior Soul audio excerpt recorded live in Frankfurt, 3/28/10Guns N' Roses - Estranged 8 BITS2mattosbrSkid Row - Slave To The Grind (8 bit) Chiptune PlanetDeath - Suicide Machine 8-Bit RequiemSicDeep Theta Waves Meditation | Royalty Free Meditation Music 432 HzHealing Meditation MusicAlice In Chains - Would? (8 Bit) pandoozlesBlack Sabbath - Computer God (Doom Soundfont)Jim's Music DungeonTicking Tension Trailer NoCopyright Background Music / Ticking Tension by SoundridemusicSoundridemusic - No Copyright MusicCOPYRIGHT FREE) Broadway Walk - Big Band Music No Copyright Music By AJType O Negative - Black No 1 8 bit remixMonstercoreXFilmsCarcass - Heartwork [8-bit] Metal 8 BITNine Inch Nails - Heresy (8-Bit Version) WalrusEdward Elgar - Pomp and Circumstance - Royalty Free Music - DOWNLOAD Free Music Warehouse™ Copyright Free Inspirational Music - 'The Travelling Symphony' by @SavfkMusic 🇮🇹 BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free MusicTool - Forty Six & 2 [8-Bit Cover] 8BitWaffleAt the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film CoversThe beautiful people - Marilyn Manson (8-Bit) 8 Bit MusicAll Hail The New Flesh - Strapping Young Lad (8-bit) Barbed Wire GardensAlaska's Flag - Alaskan State Anthem (
- Apr 20, 20261h 15m
Doomed for All Time: Doom Metal Fragmentation in the 1990s
Wherein Eric and John, following a vanishingly brief look at the early history and development of doom metal, investigate the fragmentation of doom into various sub-sub genres in the 1990s, including death doom (Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Anathema), gothic metal (Type O Negative), stoner metal (Sleep, Electric Wizard), and more.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Listening Break #1: Pentagram- "The Ghoul" from Pentagram/Relentless (1985/93) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRIkfMSnED4Listening break #2: Paradise Lost- "Paradise Lost" from Lost Paradise (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znqVVjOOMwAListening break #3: Paradise Lost- "Gothic" from Gothic (1991)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnqXkN1xpO8Video break #1: Type O Negative "Black No. 1 (Little Miss Scare-All" from Bloody Kisses (1993) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFwYJYl5GUQListening break #4: Sleep "Dragonaut" from Sleep's Holy Mountain (1992)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OWwgGYhsBsListening break #4: Lectric Wizard "Funeralopolis" from Dopethrone (2000)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdlEIlq9nZgPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:Come, Sweet Death, BWV 478 by J.S. Bach (performed by E. Schwartz)Atmospheric Doom Metal - ROYALTY FREE [No copyright Music]poweredBYGDKThe Beatles - I Want You (She's So Heavy) [8-BIT]PlayToDieBlack Sabbath - Black Sabbath 8-BitMiles_Metal... 8-Bit Metal, Video Game and Film Co
- Mar 16, 20261h 11m
To the Extreme Pt. 3- Swedish Death Metal
Wherein Eric and John explore three significant, influential branches of Swedish death metal, the Stockholm scene, the Gothenburg scene, and progressive Swedish death metal, discussing bands including Entombed, Dismember, At the Gates, In Flames, Edge of Sanity, Opeth, and MANY more.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Listening Break #1: Entombed- "Left Hand Path" from Left Hand Path (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weyYzWU-FNIListening break #2: At the Gates- "Slaughter of the Soul" from Slaughter of the Soul (1995) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIqTfc0XIfgListening break #3: Opeth "The Moor" from Still Life (1999)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ob2GdSUQKgPlease do consider joining us at our Patreon page! Not only will you gain access to exclusive content, but you'll also get that sense of pure joy that can only come from supporting the world's wackiest, most insightful heavy metal podcast. Link below: http://patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media:https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcasthttps://twitter.com/heavy_101https://www.tiktok.com/@heavymetal101podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/New episodes of Heavy Metal 101 are always released monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month!Underscore credits:Du gamla, du fria | Copyright Free | National Anthem Of SwedenFree Beta RecordsFree SWEDISH DEATH METAL Music - Haunting of the Flesh // No Copyright Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio free) hardcore punk x metal x alternative rock type beat - "M.F.P.S" (prod. Capsized)Capsized(free) crust punk x hardcore punk x discharge x killtak type beat | “evacuate” (prod. sxzu)SXZURoyalty Free // Epic Fantasy Music "Leaving for Valhalla" by Alexander NakaradaAlexander Nakarada - CreatorChordsDeath/Thrash Metal Riffs - Fight Like Hell // Royalty Free No Copyright MusicWhite Bat AudioRoyalty Free Instrumental Death Metal Track-AMRPHIS Free DEATH METAL Music - Cult of the Skull - // Copyright Free Music - White Bat AudioRoyalty free french musicDar GolanAudio Assault Bulldozer: Boss Hm2 Swedish Death Metal Tone Made with Amp Sim VSTGoat SurgeonD-Beat Backing Track (165 BPM) [Drum Loop]NoCombs_NoMastersHorror Background Music(No Copyright)Scary Dark Mysterious Music/Horror Trailer Music[Royalty Free]Power Music FactoryMelodic Death Metal Type Instrumental "Dread" Prod. Beef DrewBeef Drew ♪weeping - melodic death/black metal instrumental [free]pekarotA Love Song (for Erin)Eric SchwartIt's In The Fog' by @DarrenCurtisMusic 🇺🇸 | Horror Music (No Copyright) ☠️BreakingCopyright — Royalty Free Music</p
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