Influencers of Metal Podcast

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From the shores of the Thrashers Paradise, all the way to the Metal Robot satellites! The Influencers of Metal Podcast brings together Collin Sterling and Tom McKay for a show with laughter, crying, more laughter, and the occasional intellectual discussion. The most fun podcast in metal. Join the fun!

  1. 1d ago

    Most Metal Wrestling Themes, Pt. 2 – Ep. 4

    Metal and professional wrestling collide once again! On this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom return for Part 4 of their wrestling series — and another round of metal bands providing entrance music for some of wrestling’s biggest, strangest and most intimidating characters. There’s only one slight problem: Tom forgot to do his research. Thankfully, Collin is ready to become his wrestling professor as the duo dive into themes connected to Batista, Rey Mysterio, Roderick Strong, Seth Rollins’ days as Tyler Black, Chris Jericho, Bray Wyatt’s terrifying Fiend, The Undertaker, House of Black, IYO SKY, Cody Rhodes and more. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Saliva “I Walk Alone (Batista)” Misery Signals “A Victim, A Target” Poppy “Scary Mask (feat. FEVER 333)” Prong “Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    Most Metal Wrestling Themes, Pt. 2 – Ep. 4

  2. 4d ago

    6 Favourite American Bands (Described by 2 Canadians)

    This episode could not have been more poorly timed. On this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, our favourite Canadian duo admit that the U.S.A. has some kick-ass metal bands, and they’re not going to let national pride or a trade war get in the way of that. Continuing on with their series of 6’s, Collin and Tom take a look at their favourites from across the border. Collin showing no mercy with the thrash metal of old and new in Anthrax and Warbringer, while also showing love for Death. Tom, meanwhile, going the opposite direction with two modern metal giants in Trivium and Avenged Sevenfold, with a new addition to his listening with L.A. Prog-Power band In Virtue. Along the way, the distractions never cease when it comes to these two, such as Tom’s lack of thrash related geographic awareness, and the duo making each other hungry with talk of the best fast-food burgers and pizza joints. No matter where in the world you’re from, we gotta know: What 6 American bands are YOUR favourites? Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Anthrax “Be All, End All” Trivium “Insurrection” Warbringer “Living Weapon” In Virtue “Tempus Fugue (feat. Chaney Crabb)” Death “Spiritual Healing” Avenged Sevenfold “Mad Hatter” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    6 Favourite American Bands (Described by 2 Canadians)

  3. 5d ago

    Metal Bands/Artists That Deserve Their Own Biopic

    Which metal artists deserve the Hollywood biopic treatment? On this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom grab the popcorn and put together their metal biopic wish list, looking at the bands and musicians whose careers have enough triumph, tragedy, chaos and drama to make a genuinely great movie. From the incredible career of Ronnie James Dio and the larger-than-life story of Ozzy Osbourne, to Rob Halford’s journey with Judas Priest, the legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and Death, and Dave Mustaine’s ultimate revenge story, there’s no shortage of metal history begging for the big screen. Tom also makes the case for a very different kind of biopic centred around The Ghost Inside and their recovery and return following their devastating tour bus crash. Meanwhile, the guys imagine movies about Peter Steele, debate whether bands like Rush and Cannibal Corpse would work better as documentaries, and eventually arrive at the endless drama surrounding Slipknot. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    Metal Bands/Artists That Deserve Their Own Biopic

  4. Sep 4

    Deep Purple — Are They Rock or Metal?

    On this episode of “Are They Rock or Metal?, Collin and Tom turn back the clock to one of the most influential bands in heavy music history. Deep Purple might sound firmly rooted in hard rock by modern standards, but songs like “Highway Star,” “Burn” and “Fireball” helped lay the groundwork for what heavy metal would eventually become. From the speed and bombast of their riffs to Ian Gillan’s vocals, hard-hitting drums and the unmistakable sound of Jon Lord’s keyboards, the guys dig into just how far ahead of their time Deep Purple really were — and why their influence can be heard throughout generations of metal that followed. So, where do Deep Purple belong? Are they simply one of hard rock’s greatest bands, a crucial example of proto-metal… or should they officially be welcomed into the metal family? Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: One Touch Edit "Giant Trees" (epidemic sound) Deep Purple “Highway Star” Deep Purple “Burn” Deep Purple “Fireball” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

  5. Sep 2

    What Have You Been Listening To? — August 2026

    August 2026 may not have delivered the strongest month for new metal releases, but that isn't stopping Collin and Tom from finding plenty worth listening to! On this month's “What Have You Been Listening To?”, the guys dig through everything that's been dominating their playlists, from new releases and overlooked albums to old favourites making unexpected comebacks. Collin dives into Norther, Cancer Bats, Electric Callboy, Fen and Kanonenfieber, while Tom brings Cease To Resist, Warforged, Cairiss, Noveria and a return to Canadian prog favourites Protest the Hero. Plus, listeners bring Metallica, Torpor! and the gloriously named Powerlöad into the conversation, Collin rediscovers Deep Purple, Tom unearths SYRAX, and an increasingly irritating James Hetfield soundbite randomly interrupts the entire episode. What have YOU been listening to? Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Powerlöad “Bad Girls” Deep Purple “Perfect Strangers” SYRAX “Vaettir” Norther “Frozen Angel” Cease To Resist “The Rite” Cancer Bats “Give Me Dirt” Warforged “Streets” Electric Callboy “The Way You Are” Cairiss “Retrace” Fen “Barrow” Noveria “Echoes From The Abyss” Kanonenfieber “Z-Vor!” Protest the Hero “Tidal” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    What Have You Been Listening To? — August 2026

  6. Aug 30

    Metal Around The World — Cambodia

    Pack your bags, grab your passport and make sure Tom actually remembered everything — Metal Around the World is heading to Cambodia! Collin and Tom dive into one of the smallest metal scenes they’ve encountered yet, checking out four Cambodian underground bands: Nightmare A.D., Atakheat, Reign in Slumber and Doch Chkae. From crusty thrash and death metal to black metal so unbelievably lo-fi that it creates an entirely new definition of “underground,” Cambodia proves you don't need a massive scene to find some fascinating heavy music. And when the journey is over, the wheel decides where Metal Around the World heads next! Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Nightmare A.D. “Pain is a Master” Atakheat “ថ្ងៃដែលខ្ញុំស្លាប់ (The Day I Die)” Reign In Slumber “It Never Left” Doch Chkae “Dream In Hell” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    Metal Around The World — Cambodia

  7. Aug 21

    Our DREAM 5-Band Metal Festival Lineups!

    What if you could book ANY five bands for your own metal festival? This week, Collin and Tom are building their dream festival stages! Because they’re still stuck on the desert island and Tom’s bored. The rules are simple: five bands. One stage. Build your dream festival lineup. Two stages. Ten bands. Prog, doom, death metal and enough brutality to make the local island wildlife deeply concerned. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Omnivide “Void” Castle Rat “DRAGON” Mastodon “Snakes for Dinner” Opeth “Demon of the Fall” Dream Theater “In the Name of God” Frozen Soul “Arsenal of War” Vader “Triumph of Death” Jungle Rot “A Burning Cinder” Kataklysm “Like Angels Weeping the Dark” Cannibal Corpse “Nothing Left to Mutilate” Scott Buckley - Call To Adventure is under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ https://www.youtube.com/user/musicbyscottb Music powered by BreakingCopyright:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5ZtcVdDqGo 🔎 Find more music here: https://breakingcopyright.com ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    Our DREAM 5-Band Metal Festival Lineups!

  8. Aug 19

    Is Pizza Thrash a Metal Subgenre, really?

    Is Pizza Thrash REALLY a subgenre?  Collin and Tom investigate the bizarre label given to bands like Municipal Waste, Lich King and Gama Bomb and ask whether Pizza Thrash has enough of its own musical identity to qualify as a legitimate metal subgenre—or if it's basically just a meme for fast, fun 2000s thrash. Plus: Crabcore comparisons, Deathcore slander and a disturbing number of meows. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot https://x.com/theMetalRobot https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ MUSIC: Municipal Waste “The Art of Partying” Jacob Lizotte “Inheritance” Lich King “Combat Mosh” ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

    Is Pizza Thrash a Metal Subgenre, really?
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From the shores of the Thrashers Paradise, all the way to the Metal Robot satellites! The Influencers of Metal Podcast brings together Collin Sterling and Tom McKay for a show with laughter, crying, more laughter, and the occasional intellectual discussion. The most fun podcast in metal. Join the fun!

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