The Heavy Metal Hangover

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 classics and deep cuts like Demon Knight, Trick or Treat, Strangeland, and Night of the Demons, just to name a few of the twisted flicks we're dissecting! Finally, we wrap things up with a high-stakes "King of the Mountain" tough choice segment! We face off with agonizing metal dilemmas before crowning the "King of the Mountain" in a battle of impossible decisions. 

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? 

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

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

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.

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

This episode Rex and Duff talk about gas station supplements and somehow link this to metal. Swear we do. 

This episode Rex and Duff talk about Ministry and their albums and then a couple "pick one" choices. Picks of the week: Rex: SpiritWorld - Helldorado Duff: Cradle of Filth - The Screaming of the Valkyries