Heavy Metal History: The Podcast

Dustin Koetsch
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Heavy Metal History: The Podcast

Heavy Metal History is a weekly podcast, created by Dustin “Wildcard” Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre. With in depth research into how the bands made the records or by having guests from bands to discuss various influences, histories and the behind the scenes stories, struggles and triumphs of how their records were written and recorded. The ONLY podcast that goes through the chronological history of the Heavy Metal genre on a month by month album by album basis to see how it evolved and changed. His aim is to bring you one of the most comprehensive and in depth podcasts about the entire history of the genre.

  1. #176 Chelsea & Tony (Dawn of Ouroboros)

    FEB 28

    #176 Chelsea & Tony (Dawn of Ouroboros)

    Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guests were Chelsea Murphy (Vocals) and Tony Thomas (Guitar) from the black metal infused band Dawn of Ouroboros. ( @DawnofOuroboros  )They came on the podcast to discuss the writing and recording of the bands new album "Bioluminescence" which comes out March 7th on  @ProstheticRecords  If you like these interviews please consider leaving a like and subscribing to the channel.Follow / Support the bandINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dawnofouroboros/?hl=enFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dawnofouroboros/BANDCAMP: https://dawnofouroboros.bandcamp.com/album/bioluminescenceFOLLOW the podcast.www.instagram.com/heavymetalhistorywww.facebook.com/heavymetalhistorypodcast

    40 min
  2. #175 Josh Elmore (Cattle Decapitation)

    JAN 27

    #175 Josh Elmore (Cattle Decapitation)

    Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History My guest was Josh Elmore, guitarist of the band Cattle Decapitation. Josh came on the podcast to discuss the 20th anniversary of "Humanure" (At the time of recording) and along the way gives so much detail about his gear through almost every iteration of albums! Josh was a wealth of knowledge we get super into his guitars and set ups along with the history of the album. Follow / Support the podcast. www.instagram.com/heavymetalhistory www.facebook.com/heavymetalhistorypodcast

    2h 6m
  3. #174 Ernie C. (Body Count)

    JAN 13

    #174 Ernie C. (Body Count)

    Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Ernie C., guitarist of the legendary band Body Count. Ernie came on the podcast to talk about the bands long history in the metal scene, their new album "Merciless" and had so many stories to share about touring and the new album!

    57 min

  4. 12/15/2024

    Best Metal Albums of 2024!

    Welcome to the final Heavy Metal History of 2024, I want to thank everyone that came back to the podcast or gave it a chance after the hiatus! This all wouldnt exist without you and the musicians who gave their time to share their stories. 6 months ago guitarist Jeremy Harlan from Sunmancer and I did a "Best of 2024 so far" episode discussing what records we enjoyed during the year so far and this is the year end follow up to that. (The previous episode is ONLY available on youtube, so go subscribe!) So, what records did we love? What records changed? Who doesn't like Blood Incantation?!?! Also joining in on this episode is a special guest with Fred Calderon of Carnifex, he shares some stories about bands and what records he enjoyed this year as well! Thanks so much for an awesome 2024 and there's so much more to come in 2025!

    1h 46m
  5. #173 Matt McGachy (Crytopsy / Vox and Hops)

    12/09/2024

    #173 Matt McGachy (Crytopsy / Vox and Hops)

    Welcome to this installment of the podcast My guest was Matt McGachy, Vocalist of Crytopsy and host of the Vox and Hops Podcast. In this episode Matt and I discuss his first album after joining Crytopsy and its controversies, the legacy of "None so Vile" and content creation burnout!

    1h 13m
  6. #172 Drew, Jimmy & Seb (See You Next Tuesday / Meth)

    11/18/2024

    #172 Drew, Jimmy & Seb (See You Next Tuesday / Meth)

    Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. This week we have 2 returning guests and one new guest. Drew Slavik (Guitar) and Jimmy Watson (Drums) of See You Next Tuesday and Seb Alvarez (Vocals) of Meth, who makes his first appearance on the podcast. They all came on to discuss the absolutely monstrous collaborative EP between  @cunexttuesdaygrind  and Meth (who put out one of the best albums of the year with Shame) called "Asymmetrics" which was coined by Alvarez. Guest musicians also include Guy Kozowyk from  @TheRedChordOfficial  , members of Nights Like These, Tomb of Woe and Pulled From Flesh.  @NightsLikeThisBand  Support Follow SYNT → https://www.facebook.com/@cunexttuesdaygrind/ Follow Meth. → https://methil.bandcamp.com/ Get Asymemetrics→ https://cunexttuesdaygrind.bandcamp.com/album/asymmetrics Subscribe Spotify → https://linktr.ee/Heavymetalhistory YouTube → https://linktr.ee/Heavymetalhistory Follow Instagram → https://linktr.ee/Heavymetalhistory

    1h 6m
  7. #171 Joe Sudrovic & Sean Vandegrift (From A Second Story Window)

    11/11/2024

    #171 Joe Sudrovic & Sean Vandegrift (From A Second Story Window)

    Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guests were Joe Sudrovic (Bass) and Sean Vandegrift (Vocals) of the band From a Second Story Window. From a Secons Story Window has mostly been silent since 2008, but this past year has seen the band release new material which coincided with the 20th anniversary of "Not One Word Has Been Omitted" Joe and Sean came on to talk about the history of that record, Sean coming back to the band ssince the EP and what the future holds for new material for the band. Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast wherever you listen!

    1h 17m

  8. 11/04/2024

    #170 May 2004 Pt.2

    in this installment of the podcast we get into the history of May of 2004 and the records i discussed were: Xandria – Ravenheart May 24th Crisis - Like Sheep Led to the Slaughter May 25th Alabama Thunderpussy – Fulton Hill May 25th Ayreon – The Human Equation May 25th Slipknot – Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses) May25th Meandhimcallitus - The (C:) of Love Stories May 25th I Will be catching up with the rest of the history episodes for 2004, its been a laborious process which i acknowledge in this episode as well! Thanks for listening!

    1h 32m
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Heavy Metal History is a weekly podcast, created by Dustin “Wildcard” Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre. With in depth research into how the bands made the records or by having guests from bands to discuss various influences, histories and the behind the scenes stories, struggles and triumphs of how their records were written and recorded. The ONLY podcast that goes through the chronological history of the Heavy Metal genre on a month by month album by album basis to see how it evolved and changed. His aim is to bring you one of the most comprehensive and in depth podcasts about the entire history of the genre.

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