The Metal Maniacs Podcast

The Metal Maniacs-Jason Ingersoll, Nick Modd
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Welcome to The Metal Maniacs Podcast, the ultimate destination for extreme metal enthusiasts! 🤘🎸 Nick Modd and Jason Ingersoll, your dedicated hosts, are lifelong metalheads with a burning desire to share their love for this genre with fellow metal enthusiasts. With years of experience as musicians, fans, and scholars of the genre, we bring a unique perspective to the table. From in-depth biographies, reviews, and exclusive interviews with metal artists to insightful discussions about the genre's evolution. Metal Maniacs is your go-to source for all things (extreme) metal.

  1. 5d ago

    Metal Reaction Ep. 32: Splitfuse, Convulsis, Deadspeak & More (Thrash, Metalcore, Death Metal)

    Twenty years apart, three countries, and one drummer found by accident — that's just one story in this episode as we react to 6 underground metal bands: thrash, djent-metalcore, hardcore punk, and old-school death metal all in one sitting. Joined by Co Host Derek Hampton we cover a bit of everything. This episode of The Metal Maniacs dives into six wildly different corners of the underground metal and hardcore scene — from Michigan thrash and hardcore punk to progressive metalcore out of Montreal, melodic metalcore from Germany, and a Polish old-school death metal band making a genuine comeback after two decades. Bands featured in this reaction episode: Splitfuse (Progressive Metalcore) — their cover of TesseracT's "Dystopia" plus the original track "Defy the Odds" off their debut EP Crystal Shroud https://youtu.be/HwWI4FbKP6g?si=MclYP-OU62y3cPtn Chemical Valley Mutants (Hardcore Punk/Metal) — Michigan road warriors dropping their song "Ignorant" ahead of their sophomore LP Struggle Convulsis (Thrash Metal) — Downriver, Michigan thrashers unleashing "Brain Matter Mainline" off their debut LP Unrepentant Menace https://open.spotify.com/artist/6q0FHDlbrVYddA87Gre4eK Exhausted (Groove/Modern Metal) — "End Result" off their new EP Down to the Wire, engineered with guidance from Dave Vanderlinde of All Hail the Yeti https://youtu.be/PhgDO6HkVWw?is=h-7P8UuSBhgbCwL1 Gone. (Melodic/Modern Metalcore) — the emotionally heavy single "MISERY," a track that hits like Dayseeker at their most commercial and most devastating https://tr.ee/6lem-Lw4CE Deadspeak (Poland) (Old-School Death/Heavy Metal) — reacting to "Soul-o-suction" and the story of a 20-year-old band reuniting after finding their original-era drummer living in Denmark https://deadspeak666pl.bandcamp.com/album/no-respect-neither-for-living-nor-for-the-dead-ep-2024 Whether you're into thrash, djent, hardcore punk, or true old-school death metal, this episode is a crash course in bands most algorithms will never show you. If you're a band and want to be featured on a future reaction episode, reach out — we read every submission. Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    Metal Reaction Ep. 32: Splitfuse, Convulsis, Deadspeak & More (Thrash, Metalcore, Death Metal)

  2. Sep 15

    IATT: The Band Critics Call "The Artist's Artist" | Full Interview :The Metal Maniacs Podcast

    Nobody pronounces their name right, so they changed it to "IATT". We sat down with I Am The Trireme — the Philly blackened-prog band critics call "the artist's artist" — to break down five albums, one wild recording retreat, and their upcoming genre-smashing epic. I Am The Trireme (IATT) doesn't make easy records. Since 2015's debut Gnosis: Never Follow the Light, this Philadelphia-based extreme metal band has built a discography that fuses black metal aggression, progressive death metal complexity, orchestral arrangements, and — on more than one occasion — literal saxophone solos, into something no other band in the underground is doing. In this episode, vocalist/bassist Jay Briscoe join The Metal Maniacs to walk through the full IATT story: how the band started, what the name actually means, and the writing process behind albums like Nomenclature (a concept record about the horrors of primitive 1700s medicine), Magnum Opus (built around alchemy and the philosopher's stone), and their most ambitious project yet, Etheric Realms of the Night — an album about the subconscious and nightmares, accompanied by a full companion film. We also get into the making of An Ode To Solace, recorded in an isolated Pennsylvania mountain cabin where the band captured wind and wildlife field recordings and wove them directly into the song. Jay talks influences (including Dissection), the shift from vocals-only to vocals/bass, their approach to writing dense progressive arrangements, how they handle creative disagreements in the studio, practice habits, and what's next — including upcoming tour dates with Narcotic Wasteland, Visitant, Summoners Circle, and Gravewitch. If you're into bands like Opeth, Dissection, Ne Obliviscaris, or anything that blends black metal with progressive songwriting and orchestral texture, this is required listening — and required watching. Topics Covered: 00:00 – Intro — The origin of IATT and the meaning behind the name — Member history and lineup changes — Gnosis: Never Follow the Light (2015) and the "Trusty Noose" sample — St. Vitus Dance EP and self-recording — Nomenclature (2019): primitive medicine, occultism, and songwriting breakdown — Magnum Opus (2022): pandemic-era writing and alchemical themes — Ascending Into Oblivion (2025 Version): revisiting Gnosis a decade later — An Ode To Solace: the mountain cabin recording session — Etheric Realms of the Night (2026): the album-length film and nightmare concept — Dissection and early extreme metal influences — Writing process, riff development, and handling creative disagreements — Practice schedule and production approach — Upcoming shows and touring — What's next for IATT This is an underground spotlight episode — if you've never heard of IATT before, this is your entry point into one of the most genuinely original bands in modern extreme metal. FOLLOW IATT- https://www.iattrealm.com/ Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    IATT: The Band Critics Call "The Artist's Artist" | Full Interview :The Metal Maniacs Podcast

  3. Sep 8

    Metal Reaction Ep. 31: Deathcore, Post-Metal & Black Metal Submissions

    Episode 31: we react to metal bands YOU submitted — deathcore from the Philippines, post-metal from Sweden, black/death metal inspired by the Salem witch trials, and more. Full honest reactions, no scripts. I am joined by a co- host Luke Forton- singer from Reinventing Yesterday This episode is a straight-up mailbag of submissions from bands across the globe who sent us their music for a reaction, and the range is wild. We start with Endure the Exile, an independent deathcore band from the Philippines, reacting to their new single "False Prophet." Then we jump to Dimwind, an alternative post-metal / progressive sludge trio from Sweden — their upcoming album "The Carrion Waltz" was written in the aftermath of a personal cancer battle, and it hits different once you know that. We also cover This Hollow Reality, a relaunched melodic metalcore project featuring scream vocalist Thom Gardner (Pulse, Poltergeist) on their new single "Reach," and Antiquus Infestus, a black/death metal band with a full concept album built around the Salem witch trials and religious fanaticism — this one's dense, dark, and worth the deep dive.\ Rounding it out: Endurus, a death/groove four-piece out of Tampa, Florida with their new video "Slambogini"; MetalkrüsA, a Spanish heavy metal band channeling serious Black Sabbath energy on "Rise of the Ancient One"; Charnel Crown, bringing raw new material straight from the studio; and L.M.I., a sludgy punk/hardcore trio from the Philly area dropping their fifth EP "V" after over a decade as a touring band. If you're a band and want us to react to your music, the submission info is in the links below — we go through every one. This is what The Metal Maniacs is about — giving underground and independent metal a real, honest platform. Subscribe so you never miss a reaction episode, and keep the submissions coming. Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    Metal Reaction Ep. 31: Deathcore, Post-Metal & Black Metal Submissions

  4. Sep 1

    Mind-Blowing Metal: We Found 6 New Bands You Need To Hear

    Jeff and I are back with round 2 of Swapped Bands — where we each bring 3 underground metal bands the other has NEVER heard and force a live reaction. This episode covers deathcore, technical death metal, melodic death metal, and progressive metal from bands flying way under the radar. [200-char cutoff lands here] This time Jeff hits me with Goroh (a hardcore/deathcore EP that channels The Acacia Strain and Knocked Loose with barked Accuser-style vocals and heavy breakdowns), Bore (2000s metalcore in the ETID / From a Second Story Window lane with creative riffing and fried mid-range vocals), and Feed's standout track that leans hard into that same ETID-inspired chaos with genuinely great clean vocal work mixed in. I bring three bands that deserve way more ears: Entropist, a progressive death metal band out of Denver, Colorado, whose debut concept album "The Vision" blends fantastical storytelling with real emotional weight — think The Contortionist, Rivers of Nihil, and Meshuggah influence. Reeking Aura, an atmospheric death metal act from the NY/NJ scene now signed to Profound Lore Records, bringing a raw, melodic take on death/doom with their new record "On the Promise of the Moon." And Art|Est, a technical deathcore band out of Leipzig, Germany, whose debut "Evil Embodiment" pulls in Archspire and Cannibal Corpse comparisons with heavy environmental-destruction themes. We give honest, unfiltered first reactions to every track — no scripts, no sugarcoating — and talk about what works, what doesn't, and which of these bands you should actually go check out next. New episodes of The Metal Maniacs drop weekly — subscribe so you don't miss the next Swapped Bands episode. Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcastFollow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnCSupport Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    Mind-Blowing Metal: We Found 6 New Bands You Need To Hear

  5. Aug 25

    Snakeout Interview — Two Bands, Honey Thief &SF shows| The Metal Maniacs

    Snakeout is a Michigan hard rock duo balancing two full bands, day jobs, and a growing catalog of catchy, punk-leaning anthems — and in this interview, Brett Dierolf and Jeremy McLary get real about how they make it work. From their 2022 debut EP "Unapologist" to 2024's "The Holy Ghost EP," Snakeout has built a sound that's equal parts hard rock hook, punk energy, and dynamic songwriting — vocals with a Propagandhi-adjacent edge, dual-guitar interplay, and tight, short songs that hit hard and get out. In this episode of The Metal Maniacs, we dig into the making of their newest release, the writing process behind standout tracks, and what it's really like running two bands at the same time without burning out. We break down some of the strongest cuts off the new record — "Folding" and its instantly hookable chorus, the punk-rock stomp of title track "Honey Thief," the killer melody on "Dead Eyes," and "Johnny Unitas," which might be my favorite track on the whole thing for the riffs and melody alone. We also get into "Heavy Advantage" and its aggressive, self-referential Snakeout callout, the groove and tempo shifts on "So Easy," the guitar effects and strong mix on "Big Baby," the dual-guitar fun of "Sunkist," the Minus the Bear-style intro on "Souvenir," the big shout-along chorus on "Bad Break," and "Poster Boy" — which, yes, we ask about directly, because it sure sounds like it's about waiting two days for a text back. Beyond the album breakdown, Brett and Jeremy talk through their songwriting process — how riffs and patterns come together, when a solo earns its spot in a song, how they handle creative disagreements, and what their practice schedule actually looks like when juggling with Tunnel of Love. We also cover their live setup — guitar tone, tunings, cabs, drums — plus what shows are on the books and what's coming next for the band. If you're into Michigan hard rock, underground punk-leaning bands, or just want an honest look at what it takes to run a DIY band while balancing another project, this is a full behind-the-scenes conversation with Snakeout you don't want to miss. 🎧 TOPICS COVERED: 00:00 — Intro & band background Album deep dive: Honey Thief, Folding, Dead Eyes, Johnny Unitas, Heavy Advantage, So Easy, Big Baby, Sunkist, Souvenir, Bad Break, Poster Boy Songwriting process, solos & creative disagreements Practice schedule & juggling two bands Guitar tone, gear, tunings & production Upcoming shows and what's next for Snakeout This channel covers underground and mainstream metal, band biographies, album breakdowns, and interviews across the extreme and hard rock spectrum. If you like discovering bands before they blow up, subscribe for more underground spotlight episodes like this one. FOLLOW SNAKEOUT-https://linktr.ee/snakeout?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b57d7efd-96c8-4827-8c90-35217cb67277 🤘 SUPPORT THE SHOW / FOLLOW ALONG: Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/ #Snakeout #MichiganHardRock #UndergroundMetal #BandInterview #HoneyThief #TheMetalManiacs #DIYMusic #PunkRock

    Snakeout Interview — Two Bands, Honey Thief &SF shows| The Metal Maniacs

  6. Aug 18

    This Was the Worst Metal Album I Heard All Year (Plus 23 Others):The Metal Maniacs Podcast

    I reviewed 24 metal albums released this year — and one of them was so bad it almost ruined the whole ranking. This is my honest, no-holds-barred metal album ranking for 2026, underground to mainstream. Every year I listen to as much new metal as I can get my hands on — death metal, blackened stuff, groove, slam, the underground submissions you all send me — and I rank them from best to worst. This time, one album stood out for all the wrong reasons, and I couldn't NOT talk about it. In this episode of The Metal Maniacs, I'm breaking down all 24 albums I reviewed this year, counting down to the one release that genuinely disappointed me the most. Whether you're here for the album rankings, the reactions, or just want to see which record takes the crown for worst metal album of the year, this is a deep dive into where metal is headed — the good, the bad, and the genuinely rough. 🎧 WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS RANKING: 00:00 — Intro: Why I rank every metal album I hear 02:15 — Honorable mentions & albums that almost didn't make the cut 06:40 — Mid-tier rankings: solid but forgettable releases 14:30 — Underground standouts that deserve more attention 22:10 — Top 5 albums of the year 28:00 — The WORST metal album I heard all year (and why) 33:00 — Final thoughts & what I'm looking forward to next year This channel covers metal biographies, album rankings, underground spotlight episodes, and reaction content across death metal, black metal, groove, and beyond — bands like Death, Morbid Angel, Carcass, At the Gates, Sepultura, Gojira, Nothingface, and more have all gotten the deep-dive treatment here. If you care about where extreme and modern metal is going — production quality, songwriting, and whether bands are pushing the genre forward or coasting — this is exactly the kind of ranking/review content you're looking for. Agree? Disagree? Think I got the worst album wrong? Drop your own ranking in the comments — I read every one, and disagreements are half the fun of doing this every year. 🤘 SUPPORT THE SHOW / FOLLOW ALONG: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/ #MetalAlbumsRanked #WorstAlbum2026 #MetalReview #DeathMetal #TheMetalManiacs #UndergroundMetal #MetalPodcast #AlbumRanking Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    This Was the Worst Metal Album I Heard All Year (Plus 23 Others):The Metal Maniacs Podcast

  7. Aug 13

    The Michigan Metal Scene Report: New Local Releases & Shows 8-13 :The Metal Maniacs Podcast

    Shows and releases this month-Aspen Sanctum, nethergate, snakeout, and more Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcastFollow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnCSupport Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    The Michigan Metal Scene Report: New Local Releases & Shows 8-13 :The Metal Maniacs Podcast

  8. Aug 11

    Nethergate: Detroit Death Metal's Best Kept Secret" The Metal Maniacs Podcast

    We sat down with Nethergate, Detroit's most underrated death metal band, to talk about the local scene, their sound, and what it actually takes to build a band from the underground up. Detroit has a death metal scene most people outside Michigan have never heard of, and Nethergate is one of the bands quietly keeping it brutal. In this interview, we talk formation, influences, the realities of building a following in the underground, and what's next for the band — Their new Album Sanguvoria and just an honest conversation with a band that deserves way more attention than they're getting. If you're into death metal, underground scene coverage, or you just want to discover your next favorite band before everyone else catches on, this interview is for you. We ask the questions other channels skip — the real story behind the music, not just a highlight reel. 🎧 Follow Nethergate-https://www.instagram.com/nethergate.death.metal?igsh=MXdyZmFranM3ZmF2aA== Whether you're already a fan of Nethergate, deep into the Detroit/Michigan death metal underground, or you just found this band for the first time through this video, drop a comment and let us know what you think. If you're in a band and think you deserve a spot on this channel, reach out — we're always looking for the next underground act worth covering. This is The Metal Maniacs — band biographies, album rankings, interviews, and honest reaction content covering underground and mainstream metal alike. New episodes drop weekly, from deep-dive band histories to conversations with the bands actually building the underground scene right now. #Nethergate #DeathMetal #DetroitMetal #UndergroundMetal #MetalInterview #TheMetalManiacs 👕 SUPPORT THE SHOW / LINKS: Get episodes early-https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMetalManiacsPodcast Follow us here-https://tr.ee/YA-9eUZGnC Support Our Sponsor- https://www.starkrealestatemi.com/

    Nethergate: Detroit Death Metal's Best Kept Secret" The Metal Maniacs Podcast
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Welcome to The Metal Maniacs Podcast, the ultimate destination for extreme metal enthusiasts! 🤘🎸 Nick Modd and Jason Ingersoll, your dedicated hosts, are lifelong metalheads with a burning desire to share their love for this genre with fellow metal enthusiasts. With years of experience as musicians, fans, and scholars of the genre, we bring a unique perspective to the table. From in-depth biographies, reviews, and exclusive interviews with metal artists to insightful discussions about the genre's evolution. Metal Maniacs is your go-to source for all things (extreme) metal.

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  • Creator
    The Metal Maniacs-Jason Ingersoll, Nick Modd
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Metal Maniacs-Jason Ingersoll, Nick Modd
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