Metalheads Podcast

This episode we’re locked inside the Court of Chaos, as John takes on the role of trial attorney and lays out oral arguments in defense of the controversial album Jugulator by Judas Priest. Find out what the Metalheads jury decides! Along with this high stakes courtroom drama, we also talk about What We’re Listening To, dig up our Picks From the Crypt and share our thoughts on the latest albums from Anthrax, Dreadnought and Mastodon. Plus, John highlights his favorite moments from ProgPower USA XXV and George, Matt and Markisan talk about their experiences seeing Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives World Tour in different cities. 

We've passed the halfway mark for 2026, so we had to start this episode with a discussion on the year in metal so far. We give our overall thoughts on heavy music at the midpoint, then share a few albums that have moved us, surprised us or staked a claim on our lists. We also break down new albums by Dead Kosmonaut, Einherjer and Warning, drop some gems in What We’re Listening To and dig up some rusty metal trinkets for Picks From the Crypt. Plus, Matt leads the Wheel of Pain segment, Battle Vest Builder. We talk about our processes for building vests, improving existing ones and sharing how we might bedazzle our drip in the future.

George and Markisan escape the Wheel of Pain to chat with Trevor Portz and Karl Chamberlain of Ashen Horde! Trevor and Karl discuss how they connected with a little help from the Podfather, what went into creating the band’s new album, The Harvest, why they decided to start playing live for the first time and how their mutual love for Swamp Thing inspired them creatively. Plus, can Karl record vocals any place, any time? Yes. Yes, he can.

This episode begins with a lively discussion about brand new albums from Khemmis, Fires in the Distance and Godthrymm. We also share What We’re Listening To and creak open the catacombs to reveal our Picks From the Crypt. Plus, Markisan is in the hot seat for the Wheel of Pain segment, Would You Rather. Find out what imaginative hypotheticals the gang throws at him, then cringe in horror at the terrible choices he's forced to make! 

A new era of the Metalheads Podcast begins! We introduce an exciting structure for the show that includes streamlined discussions of New Releases, What We’re Listening To and Pick From the Crypt. After tackling those familiar segments we unveil THE WHEEL OF PAIN! At the end of each show we’ll take turns spinning a virtual wheel with 30 unique discussion topics. The spinner will then lead the segment selected in the next show! For this inaugural Wheel of Pain, we pre-selected the segment, Behind the Curtain. Led by Jay, we discussed the legacy and impact of legendary producer Martin Birch. Plus, George and Will recap their time at Maryland Death Fest and we spin the wheel live for the first time. Find out WHAT our next segment will be and WHO will run it!