Our second in the Permeable Lines series, and our first point-5 episode since 83.5 nearly two years ago! That enough numbers for you? Join us for a brief dust-up between inspiration and rip-off. You decide. (More numbers: “18 is actually 9…it stuck in his mind….”)

Note I:

The Radical Research Patreon page is now set up and ready for your patronage. We are offering tiered subscription levels for those who want a set-it-and-forget-it donation option. As ever, if you choose to support us, we are humbled and grateful! patreon.com/RadicalResearchPodcast

Note II: All past Radical Research episodes can be found here, where you can also find Jeff’s Peter Steele and Fates Warning books…and more to come soon! Radicalresearch.org

Note III:

Let’s take stock. These are our other .5 episodes thus far. Mini-episodes, if you will. Great for late-night Radical snackin’!

Metal Laughs, 83.5 (8 min, 13 sec)

Mystery Snippets Part 2, 41.5 (13 min, 51 sec)
https://radicalresearch.org/episode-41-5-mystery-snippets-pt-2/

Mystery Snippets, 23.5 (9 min, 28 sec)
https://radicalresearch.org/episode-23-5-mystery-snippets/
Riff Similarities (Permeable Lines), 17.5 (10 min, 59 sec)
https://radicalresearch.org/episode-17-5-the-curious-the-uncanny/

The Kiss/Nuclear Death Convergence, 5.5 (7 min, 10 sec)
https://radicalresearch.org/episode-5-5-calling-dr-morpheus-the-kiss-nuclear-death-convergence/

Music cited in order of appearance:

Mercyful Fate, “A Dangerous Meeting” (Don’t Break the Oath, 1984)

Megadeth, “Return to Hangar” (The World Needs a Hero, 2001)

Diamond Head, “Am I Evil?” (Lightning to the Nations, 1980)

Megadeth, “When” (The World Needs a Hero, 2001)

Testament, “Over the Wall” (The Legacy, 1987)

Sieges Even, “Apocalyptic Disposition” (Lifecycle, 1988)

Pestilence, “Out of the Body” (Consuming Impulse, 1989)
Suffocation, “Infecting the Crypts” (Human Waste, 1991)

Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.