The Metal Pit Podcast

The Metal Pit
  • 4.2 (6)
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We dive headfirst into the world of metal every week. Whether you enjoy the more laid-back sounds of heavy rock, power metal, doom, or traditional metal, or you prefer the brutal and uncompromising sounds of death metal, black metal, grindcore, or thrash, we are your go-to source for everything metal. So, crank the volume and throw those horns high as we delve deep into the albums and bands that shaped metal and speak with some of the musicians and bands who keep the spirit of metal alive and well!

  1. 1d ago

    Dio - Holy Diver (1983) Guest Metal Maiden Bella

    In this episode, Bella from Australia shares her journey into metal music, her thoughts on Dio's iconic album Holy Diver, and insights into the Australian metal scene. We explore the stories behind the music, lyrics, and album artwork, offering a deep dive into heavy metal history and culture. Blake and Bella Kate delve into the nuances of listening habits, album experiences, and their top Dio songs, exploring how music consumption has evolved from vinyl to digital. They also share insights on 1983's influential metal albums and personal concert memories. Comment your favorite Dio songs.

    Dio - Holy Diver (1983) Guest Metal Maiden Bella

  2. Sep 26

    Black Sabbath - 1970 (Guest - Julia Elenoir of 5RAND)

    Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (1970) Featuring Julia Elenoir of 5RAND On this episode of The Metal Pit Podcast, Blake is joined by Julia Elenoir of 5RAND to revisit the album that changed heavy music forever: Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking 1970 debut. Before getting into the album, Julia talks about 5RAND, her musical background, influences and her personal connection to Black Sabbath. Released on Friday, February 13, 1970, Black Sabbath introduced listeners to Tony Iommi’s crushing guitar riffs, Geezer Butler’s dark and supernatural lyrics, Bill Ward’s powerful jazz-influenced drumming and Ozzy Osbourne’s unmistakable voice. Recorded quickly and with much of the band’s live energy left intact, the album helped establish the blueprint for heavy metal and doom metal. Blake and Julia go through the album song by song, discussing the music, lyrics, atmosphere and lasting influence on metal. From the rain, thunder and terrifying opening tritone of “Black Sabbath” to the blues-heavy improvisation of “Warning,” this is a deep dive into an album that sounded unlike anything else released at the time. Was this truly the birth of heavy metal? Which song best represents the classic Black Sabbath sound? And more than five decades later, does the album still possess the power to frighten and inspire listeners? Turn down the lights, turn up the volume and enter the darkness with The Metal Pit Podcast. Follow The Metal Pit Website: https://www.themetalpit.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themetalpitpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themetalpit666 Subscribe, rate and share the episode—and remember to PLAY IT LOUD!

    Black Sabbath - 1970 (Guest - Julia Elenoir of 5RAND)

  3. Aug 24

    Reload Festival Part with Kira

    Reload Festival Part 2: Kira Returns with the Post-Festival Recap In this follow-up episode, the host chats with Kira from Germany after she returns from Reload Festival to recap how it went. They start with quick personal and metal-themed questions (tea vs. coffee, beach vs. mountains, horror vs. comedy, front-row preference, Iron Maiden vs. Judas Priest, Slayer over Metallica, black metal vs. death metal, harsh vocals, small clubs, favorite non-metal music, and a dream show: Alice In Chains’ original lineup), and the host mentions his horror podcast “Someone’s in My Fruit Cellar,” where they build soundtracks for classic horror movies. Kira describes Reload as sold-out with about 20,000 visitors, extreme heat and heavy dust, crowd surfing during Terror, and seeing bands like Judas Priest (including “Turbo Lover”), Gaerea, Deafheaven, Orbit Culture, Kittie, and Lamb of God, plus festival food, camping options, and early announcements for next year. She praises the Reload team for providing free face masks and managing dust with watering.

    Reload Festival Part with Kira

  4. Aug 3

    Reload Festival 2026 Preview with Kira

    In this podcast episode, the host Blake talks with Kira from Germany, a Metal Pit writer and past Metal Maiden of the Month, about the upcoming three-day Reload Festival in Germany and plans to record a follow-up episode after it happens. They plug TheMetalPit.org, the new Metal Maiden of the Month Jelena Rupic from Serbia, upcoming History of Metal and trivia pages, and invite female listeners and volunteer writers/photographers to get involved. Kira describes Reload as a mid-sized festival (about 15–18,000 people) with two close stages that never run bands at the same time, plus camping. They discuss acts she’s excited for (Soulfly, Terror, Orbit Culture, Arch Enemy with new vocalist Lauren Hart, and Gaerea), her hope Judas Priest plays “Turbo Lover,” festival safety, staying hydrated during summer heat, and why Reload’s friendly atmosphere makes it appealing for people who dislike very large festivals.

    Reload Festival 2026 Preview with Kira

  5. Jul 1

    Anthrax - Persistence of Time (1990)

    Anthrax “Persistence of Time” The host welcomes returning The Metal Pit writers George and Eric to discuss Anthrax’s 1990 album Persistence of Time,. They share how they discovered Anthrax, touch on the band’s history as an East Coast thrash “Big Four” member, and describe Persistence of Time as darker and more crisply produced than State of Euphoria. They end with their top 10 Anthrax songs. www.themetalpit.org

    Anthrax - Persistence of Time (1990)

  6. Jun 7

    Satyricon - Volcano (2002)

    Metal Pit Podcast: Kira on Satyricon’s Volcano (2002) + Top Albums of 2002 Blake welcomes Kira, a recent Metal Maiden of the Month and writer of a Hellripper album review for The Metal Pit, to her first podcast episode. Kira, from Germany, explains how Satyricon’s 2002 album Volcano first drew her into extreme metal after hearing it via a German magazine compilation, and why it remains her favorite Satyricon release. They discuss Satyricon’s black metal roots, the band’s shift toward rock influences, and go track-by-track through Volcano, including “Fuel for Hatred” as Kira’s first extreme metal song, plus the long closer “Black Lava.” Kira recalls seeing Satyricon at Wacken at age 14, and shares her 2002 top albums list.

    Satyricon - Volcano (2002)

  7. May 30

    Interview with Diva Satanica of Bloodhunter

    Diva Satanica (Bloodhunter) Interview: ‘Sons of the Abandoned’ Songwriting, Touring Reality, and New Singles Blake interviews Diva Satanica of Spain’s melodic death metal band Bloodhunter about their new album, "Sons of the Abandoned" (out June 12 via Via Roar/Reigning Phoenix Music), They discussed three released videos/singles including a cover of Annihilator’s “Human Insecticide.” Diva explains Bloodhunter’s evolving songwriting process, a shift toward more first-person, personal lyrics, and how recent life changes—her mother’s passing, leaving Nervosa, and the band’s renewed focus—shaped the record. They talk about touring’s unseen exhaustion, staying outspoken amid judgment, and the anti-war themes and visuals in “Threshold of Hell” Diva addresses appearance pressures for women in metal, the challenges of today’s music industry, hopes to tour the US/Canada. www.bloodhunter.net

    Interview with Diva Satanica of Bloodhunter

  8. May 15

    Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin (1986)

    New Episode — The Metal Pit Podcast This week we dive into Ozzy Osbourne’s 1986 album The Ultimate Sin — big hooks, bigger hair, neon-soaked riffs, and enough 80s metal attitude to make your speakers ask for hairspray. We go through the album song by song, breaking down the tracks, the sound, the production, the lyrics, and where this record sits in Ozzy’s solo catalog. We also talk about the mighty Jake E. Lee, his guitar work, his impact on Ozzy’s 80s era, and why his playing on this album still deserves way more credit. To finish it off, we each pick our Top 10 Albums of 1986 — a killer year packed with thrash classics, glam giants, traditional metal, hard rock, and a few surprises. Crank it up and join us in The Metal Pit.

    Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin (1986)
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We dive headfirst into the world of metal every week. Whether you enjoy the more laid-back sounds of heavy rock, power metal, doom, or traditional metal, or you prefer the brutal and uncompromising sounds of death metal, black metal, grindcore, or thrash, we are your go-to source for everything metal. So, crank the volume and throw those horns high as we delve deep into the albums and bands that shaped metal and speak with some of the musicians and bands who keep the spirit of metal alive and well!

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  • Creator
    The Metal Pit
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © themetalpit2023
  • Show Website
    The Metal Pit Podcast

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