We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text This week on the podcast, Mike and Sebastian dive deep into the iconic Paranoid album by Black Sabbath. This legendary record holds a special place in our hearts, and we explore its lasting influence on us personally and on the heavy metal genre as a whole. From the rebellious energy of 'War Pigs' to the crushing riffs of 'Iron Man' and the anthemic title track 'Paranoid,' we break down why this album still stands as a cornerstone of metal. Join...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Join us this week as we dive deep into Nightwish's latest album, "Yesterwynde." We'll unravel the epic tales woven into each track, discuss how the band's sound has evolved, and explore the emotional journey "Yesterwynde" takes listeners on. From the soaring vocals of Floor Jansen to the intricate orchestral arrangements, this album is a true masterpiece. But what makes it truly special? We'll analyze the key tracks, delve into the ...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text The legend himself, arguably the greatest guitarist of all time. Number one on so many top guitarist list. Yes, lets talk about him. He had such a short time here on earth but made one of the biggest impacts in music and those reverberations are still felt to this day. Mike and Seb have one question for you…Are you experienced? Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact Mandatory Music: email u...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Now for something different. Mike and Sebastian unpack the new David Gilmour album released just a couple of days ago. This is proof we are not just metal heads as our appreciation for music flows through many styles and moods. Join us as we explore one of the true masters of songwriting and navigate with us through the tender and soulful solos and riffs of Mr. Gilmour. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastia...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text We are back from our trip to Edmonton to watch the icons that are Metallica. Spoiler warning, we do talk about the set list quite a bit, so if you are planning to hit up the Mexico shows in the up coming weeks you and do not want the set list ruined…wait till after to listen to us. Man what a ride though and what an experience. Join us as we recap this momentous musical sojourn. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text What would it be like if we could have control of Metallica’s set list? Well, Mike and Sebastian give you that very answer. We outline some bangers, some surprises and some specific reasons on the order of the songs. With so many choices of incredibly well written pieces by our favourite band, this task was extremely difficult. So, enjoy our lists and maybe make one of your own… Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text What if you could only bring 5 albums with you to an island and that is all the music you would listen to for the rest of your life? Well on this episode of Mandatory Music, we tackle that exact question. We discuss some of the albums we would take, some honorable mentions so join us and give us a holler on what albums you would take with you. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact M...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Welcome back to Mandatory Music as we continue our journey through the realm of Sleep Token. The Offering is the most listened to song off their first full length studio album, Sundowning. What dark choral worship music are we going to unlock on this episode as we walk with the deity of sleep through the lands of mystery and slumber? Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact Mandatory Music: e...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mandatory Music has returned with another Sleep Token track, that may or may not be about rocks…Granite. Join us as we explore more of this the not-metal, not-pop band, not-alternative, not R&B…actually what is Sleep Token. Come help us fine out. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact Mandatory Music: email us at mandatorymusicshow@gmail.com find us on Facebook search mandatory music In...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Michael and Sebastian are back after a little hiatus to bring you a real raw and blind reaction to a band that has haunted the reaction channels of everyone, Sleep Token. Sometimes beauty and magic come from the most mysterious and unknown places, so step into the garden with us as we unravel this enigmatic band. We do not have any notion of what to expect but our minds are open and our hearts beat with excitement. Mandatory Music is proudly hos...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text We are back with All Nightmare Long from Metallica’s super compressed album Death Magnetic. Do you like palm muting? Good, because this Lovecraft inspired song pulls from a short story called" The Hounds of Tindalos" and it takes us back to Metallica’s roots. The sound and thrash are back, this tune carries an aggression and power that has been missing from the band for many, many years. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Mi...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mandatory Music is back with Metallica’s longest song from 72 seasons, Inamorata. A unique song that offers interesting and doom like flavors, this masterpiece of song writing takes James voice to places of tenderness and sorrow, of regret and pain. Come join us as we unravel the riffs and tones that make up what could very well be Metallica’s last song ever written….or is it. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and S...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text This week on Mandatory Music, Mike and Seb are doing the longest song off of the Hardwired album, Halo on Fire. We all go through life, ripe with situations full of temptations and bad decisions, some lead us to danger and darkness or to sorrow or sadness. We are all human in the end and we try to make the correct choice in our lives but sometimes those choices engulf us in our own flames of regret. Come explore this masterpiece of a song that t...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Welcome back to Mandatory Music. Join us as we explore Metallica’s first ever ballad from the Ride the Lightning album, Fade to Black. This set the standard that Metallica was not just a trash band and showed their audience what was possible within the song writing talent of the band. Emerging from James' depression and sorrow, it is often said that artists draw from their soul the inspiration for their art and the fuel for greatest sometimes ma...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Welcome to Mandatory Music. On today’s episode Michael and Sebastian dissect the Metallica’s closing track on the Hardwired…to self Destruct album….the thrash banger, Spit Out the Bone. We peel back layer after layer of themes and riffs to get to the metallic core of this tune about succumbing to technology and turning into a machine. Join us on the ride. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Cont...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Michael and Sebastian tackle what some consider the undeniable greatest song that Metallica has every recorded, Master of Puppets. Take a ride with us as we explore the rise and fall of the music, lyrics and themes of addiction as the song echo’s feelings of euphoria and despair, elation and depression. Obey your master. https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/moises-the-musicians-app/id1515796612 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2324471/share Outro song wr...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mike and Sebastian break down Metallica's iconic song One. We dig deep into the lyrics, song composition and the imagery from their first ever music video. We also stroll down memory lane reflecting on our experiences seeing the song live. Thank you for listening!! we really appreciate the support Email: mandatorymusicshow@gmail.com Follow on Facebook @mandatorymusic Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastia...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Mike and Sebastian introduce themselves and talk a little music and what's to come in the future. We cover the format of the podcast which is to deep dive specific songs from 1 band for a 14 episode season. 7 songs for Sebastian and 7 songs for Mike. Season 1 we will be talking all things Metallica!! Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Contact Mandatory Music: email us at mandatorymusicshow@...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text Ever sit around with friends and start asking, “What if this happened… or what if that had gone differently?” That’s exactly what Sebastian and I dove into this week! We picked a few wild “what if” scenarios and had an absolute blast exploring how things might have turned out. Tune in to hear the twists, turns, laughs, and unexpected answers—we had way too much fun with this one! Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide an...
We would love to hear from you!! Send us a text This week on Mandatory Music, we’re diving into soundtracks that are way better than the movies they came from! From the hard-hitting riffs of Maximum Overdrive and the electronic brilliance of Tron: Legacy, to Ares, Last Action Hero, Blue Hawaii, and plenty more — we’re breaking down the albums that made mediocre movies unforgettable. Tune in for a fun, nostalgic, and music-filled discussion that proves sometimes the soundtrack steals the show!...