Metal Gods Podcast

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.Happy 40th anniversary to Screaming for Vengeance! Judas Priest's 8th studio album holds some of their most popular songs... but we're not here to talk about those. Your hosts are dying to talk about "Bloodstone", a personal favorite of the panel. George, Tom, and Hattie are joined by returning guest Erik to wax poetic on abstract lyrics and funky guitar lines. We also look at a live version from 2018, and share some thoughts on the whole album. This episode has seen reason change to treason, and will make you lose sense of all kind!Metal Gods Podcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Tom DeVita, Hattie McHattersonEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.Featured song: "Gnaal - the bowed lyre (taglharpe) Funeral march" by Eldrimhttps://eldrim.bandcamp.com/ Your hosts finally touch on the last Judas Priest album they've yet to explore! 2014's Redeemer of Souls was the first to feature Richie Faulkner on guitars, and the 17th Judas Priest album overall. George, Tom, and Hattie are joined by returning guest Erik to talk about "Halls of Valhalla", the standout track from Redeemer. The group also ponders why this album is relatively unpopular in the band's canon and consider what its long-term legacy may be. This episode is as fierce as the gale upon the north sea.Metal Gods Podcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Tom DeVita, Hattie McHattersonEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Join our first foray into 1997's Jugulator, the first of two Judas Priest albums featuring Tim Owens on vocals, and a controversial entry in the Judas Priest canon. "Death Row" is our song of the week. Your hosts level some hard criticisms at the song where it's warranted, but praise the performances where it's due. George, Tom, and Hattie address the different opinions of Jugulator held by the fanbase and give their own impressions of the album. This episode will show no mercy, so don't anticipate it.Metal Gods Podcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Tom DeVita, Hattie McHattersonEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Kyle Beam (Undeath)It's time... to defend the faith! But your hosts are going to need some help from Kyle Beam, guitarist of Undeath (Rochester, NY, USA), the hottest band in the current death metal scene. Our task today is to break down "Jawbreaker", a cult classic cut from 1984's seminal Defenders of the Faith. We discuss lyrical interpretations ranging from the semi-official to the unofficially-official to the totally speculative, and we don't hold back. We also check out live versions from 1984, 2015, and even 2001 from Halford's Live Insurrection. This episode is as deadly as the viper and it's on the verge of snapping if it's caught in your ears.Check out Undeath's music and merch here:https://undeathmetal.com/"Rise from the Grave" featured at the end of this episodeMetal Gods Podcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Tom DeVita, Hattie McHattersonEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Adam DiLuzio @bigfknadzWe're back! And we're wishing a Happy 14th birthday to Judas Priest's strange, epic opus Nostradamus, itself the 16th Judas Priest album. The band explored new territory and gave us possibly their most divisive work. George and Tom might not have been thrilled with "Revelations" in Season 1, but can "Prophecy" make a better impression? Special guest Adz carries the torch for this album and song, and highlights its good points. We touch on Judas Priest's live performances during this era, the complicated legacy of the album Nostradamus, the man Nostradamus himself, with time for a few tangents on Symphony X, Queensryche, and Opeth. This episode is like the darkness (born out of light)!Metal Gods Podcast is created and produced by: George Silano, Tom DeVita, Hattie McHattersonEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Deb Levine, of Pittsburgh, PA, USA based heavy metal band Lady Beast. Lady Beast has 4 albums and 2 EPs, and notably, has recorded an awesome cover of Judas Priest's "Ram it Down", which makes Deb the perfect guest for this episode.George, Tom, and Deb share their experiences seeing Judas Priest live, being a positive influence on the metal community, the importance of metal music festivals to the genre's future, and much more. Your trio of hosts then gets into an analysis of 1988's lesser-spotted album Ram it Down, including a full breakdown of the title track.Check out Lady Beast's music and merch here:https://ladybeast.bandcamp.com/"The Poisoned Path" featured at the end of this episodeEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Your hosts are finally ready to bring you the full scoop on the Judas Priest concert they attended on 3/30/2022. This recap is jam-packed with audio clips from Priest's red-hot performance that night. Featuring 20 songs from 12 albums and a special guest onstage, this set was one for the books. George and Tom reminisce at length about the evening, with a couple of special guest commentators, all of whom are thrilled to share their memories with you, the loyal listeners. Thanks for supporting us through 30 episodes (and many more to come)!Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Your hosts are back with an episode of firsts: the first time they look at a cover performed by Judas Priest, and the first non-album (bonus) track on this show. "Race with the Devil" was originally a song by Gun in 1968, with the Judas Priest cover recorded in 1978 and unreleased until 2001 as a bonus track on the CD remasters. Tom and George drool over the groove of the guitar riff, Les Binks' impeccable drum fills, Rob Halford's soaring vocals, and compare the Judas Priest cover favorably to the Gun original.And of course, this podcast would be remiss if we didn't wish a big ol' round of congratulations to Judas Priest for their recent announcement as a 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee! Your hosts give their initial reactions to the news and address some criticisms of the Hall, with a positive spin.Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Melissa Nee from Metal Chat with Melissa It's been 36 years since the release of Turbo, Judas Priest's maligned 10th album, but our guest Melissa still holds a grudge with one song in particular. Your hosts listen to and break down Melissa's least favorite track "Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days", and get her input on the context of the metal scene in 1986, how Priest fans reacted to Turbo, and how the album has held up over the years. Those of you who haven't heard "Wild Nights..." might wonder, is it really that bad of a song? Listen with us and find out!Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Joe McGlynn from In the Lap of the Pods of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.Your hosts are celebrating 42 years since the release of British Steel, Judas Priest's landmark sixth album, and they've brought along a guest. Joe helps George and Tom break down his favorite song on British Steel, "Rapid Fire", and explains the influence this particular song had on thrash/speed metal bands for years to come. Joe also brings up numerous parallels between Priest and the legendary British band he covers on his own podcast, Queen. The guys compare and contrast various versions of "Rapid Fire", from the albums 98 Live Meltdown, Demolition (re-recorded bonus track), and Epitaph.Check out Joe's band Man Must Die here:https://manmustdie.bandcamp.com/Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Jonatan Hedlin from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.Your hosts wish a happy 45th birthday to Sin After Sin, Judas Priest's third album, by breaking down the classic closing track "Dissident Aggressor". This deep dive takes George, Tom, and Jonatan all the way down the rabbit hole with an engaging discussion on the Berlin Wall and political division. Jonatan shares his story of first hearing Sin After Sin, putting it aside, and rediscovering the album many years later.  We touch on the band's delayed recognition and winning the 2010 Grammy Award. And to end the episode, find out how highly "Dissident Aggressor" ranks in the hosts' top Judas Priest songs. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Jarvis Leatherby, bassist of California heavy metal band Night Demon. Jarvis's extensive credentials also include: bassist in Cirith Ungol, owner of independent label Iron Grip Records and Iron Grip Management. George and Tom catch up with Jarvis about Night Demon's newest release, Year of the Demon, out today on Century Media Records. The guys discuss the role of compilation albums in a band's canon, cover songs that take on a life of their own, and Jarvis's passionate dedication to the growth of the heavy metal scene. We also find out Jarvis's favorite Judas Priest songs and albums, and hear his story about meeting Rob Halford.Check out Night Demon's music and merch here:https://www.nightdemon.net"Kill the Pain" featured at the end of this episodeEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Fearghal Traynor from Feckin' MetalYour hosts are celebrating the 46th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny, Judas Priest's second album, and we brought our friend Fearghal along for the ride (Feckin' Metal Podcast). We do a deep dive into the ripping Side Two track "Tyrant"... or should it really have been Side One? There's plenty to discuss in a song so chock full of hooks, as Fearghal eloquently puts it. Fearghal also shares a story about finding inspiration in his schoolwork from "Tyrant", and compares the merits of the different live versions to the studio track. Of course, we give our impressions of Sad Wings of Destiny overall and address a popular fan theory. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Rob from Hell Bent for Metal @Judas_AFIt's the 4th anniversary of Firepower, Judas Priest's highly acclaimed 2018 album, and our friend Rob is here to discuss the song "Spectre" with us. Rob is a vocalist putting together a Judas Priest tribute band called Hell Bent for Metal, and he has roots in the 80s rock and metal scene. He's tremendously knowledgeable about the vocal techniques that singers use, and the audio technology that helps create the best possible vocal sound. If that's the kind of thing that interests you, then you're going to learn a lot in this episode. Rob also has some great stories involving band implosions, seeing Priest live, and trading techniques with Geoff Tate of Queensryche. Later on, we do a full song breakdown of Spectre, and Rob tells us why it's his favorite song on Firepower.Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Daniel Drago from Diary of the Madmen of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.It's the 41st anniversary of Point of Entry, Priest's under-the-radar 1981 album, and we have a guest here to advocate for it. To kick things off, Dan tells us about his podcast; we then move on to a general chat about metal, Ozzy Osbourne, and Judas Priest. Later, we do a full song breakdown of Turning Circles, and give our opinions on Point of Entry. Dan's going to bat for one of his favorite hidden gems in the Judas Priest catalog, so if you don't know the song, let's see if Dan can sell you on Turning Circles!Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network.Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 2005's epic comeback Angel of Retribution. George, Tom, and Erik break down "Judas Rising", the opening track to Judas Priest's reunion album with Rob Halford after his 12-year hiatus from the band. The guys highlight the opening scream, the triumphant lyrics, KK Downing's ripping solo, and the song's pace and role as an opener, among other aspects. Of course, there are some Iron Maiden comparisons in here. We also banter about the idea of Priest touring with 3 guitarists, metal fandom bringing people together, spectacle in concert settings, and more fun topics.Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Greg DiPasquale, guitarist of Western New York band Fatal Curse. Fatal Curse released their debut album Breaking the Trance on Shadow Kingdom Records in 2019, with strong influences from NWOBHM bands like Diamond Head.In this episode, we cover lots of ground topical to Judas Priest: rediscovering the band as an adult and delving deeper into their early work; the release hype for Jugulator and how the album has held up over time; KK Downing's heel turn, Rob Halford's baffling idea of touring Priest with 4 members, the merits of Priest's reunion/Faulkner era, and Babymetal.Check out Fatal Curse's music and merch here:https://fatalcurse.bandcamp.com/"Can't Stop the Thunder" featured at the end of this episodeEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

We're back for some more Stained Class! Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of Judas Priest's 4th album, released in 1978, with a focus on the title track. Tom and George talk about how the album was ahead of its time, Les Binks' drum kit, lyrical interpretations of the song "Stained Class", and more.Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Steven Waddell, founder of Scottish bands Oath SC and Tantrum. Steven sings, plays all the instruments, and he records Oath SC's music himself. He is part of the new wave of traditional heavy metal, but with a style and flavor all his own.In this episode, we chat about standing out in the traditional heavy metal scene, how to make concerts viable in the COVID era, recording music to your own creative vision, cyberbullies, KK's Priest, Sin After Sin, and much more. Lots of great talk here, so grab a drink and enjoy this extended-length episode with a modern metal musician who we're big fans of (and we think you will be too)!Check out Oath SC's music and merch here:https://oath1.bandcamp.com/"Computer Warrior" featured at the end of this episodeEmail: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!

For MGP's Season 2 premiere, your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 1984's mega-classic Defenders of the Faith with a big discussion on "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll". George and Tom go deep on the lyrical themes of tyranny and rebellion, compare Judas Priest to Shakespeare, and ponder the deservedness of Defenders' high reputation.Drinking: Abomination x Skygazer Dreamatorium Stout (North Haven, CT)Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspodMetal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more great pods dedicated to covering classic metal and rock artists in detail, and find a new favorite show!