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. Weirdest Metal Covers Ever? (Metal Covers pt. 3)

    3d ago

    Weirdest Metal Covers Ever? (Metal Covers pt. 3)

    On this gloriously unhinged episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom return to one of their favorite recurring topics: absolutely baffling metal covers. From Blind Guardian somehow making “Mr. Sandman” sound majestic, to Sodom covering “Surfing Bird,” the guys dive headfirst into the weirdest “why did this band cover THAT?” moments in metal history. Along the way, they discuss DragonForce turning Titanic into speed metal, Exhumed doing Madonna with a backing track and frog vocals, and Children of Bodom somehow making Eddie Murphy songs work. Plus: pirate metal folk songs, Megadeth covering Nancy Sinatra, Wind Rose accidentally creating a dwarf metal empire through Minecraft, and so much 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: Blind Guardian “Mister Sandman” Children Of Bodom “Party All The Time” Arsis “Sunglasses at Night” Megadeth “These Boots” ----------------------------- 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.

    24 min
  2. These Bands Aren't Around Anymore (... And We Wish They Were)

    5d ago

    These Bands Aren't Around Anymore (... And We Wish They Were)

    Breakups suck. Whether it’s your ex leaving you because you spent the mortgage payment on Cannibal Corpse vinyl variants… or your favourite metal band calling it quits forever. In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into the bands they wish were still around, from legendary icons like Death, Type O Negative, and Dio to underground favourites like Cathartic Demise and Astaroth Incarnate. The episode spirals gloriously out of control with debates about hologram concerts, Peter Steele’s impossible charisma, Ryan Gosling dating a sex doll in Lars and the Real Girl, and why Cannabis Corpse may secretly be one of the greatest joke bands ever created. Along the way, the guys celebrate the music, the memories, and the emotional scars left behind when incredible bands disappear. It’s heartfelt, chaotic, weirdly wholesome, and somehow educational. Just another normal day at the office. 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: Bolt Thrower “Mercenary” Type O Negative “My Girlfriend’s Girlfriend” Huntress “Eight of Swords” Cannabis Corpse “The 420th Crusade” ----------------------------- 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.

    22 min
  3. What Have You Been Listening To? - May 2026

    6d ago

    What Have You Been Listening To? - May 2026

    In the May 2026 edition of WHYBLT, Collin and Tom dive into the albums, songs, and discoveries that dominated their playlists over the past month. Along the way, they discuss listener submissions from Municipal Waste, Brojob, and Motionless in White, highlight honorable mentions from Faith No More and Breaking Benjamin before counting down their Top 5 albums and songs of the month, featuring Frozen Soul, Jungle Rot, Venom, Castle Rat, Dimmu Borgir, Kryptosis, Atavistia, Pro-Pain, 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: Municipal Waste “Wave of Death” Brojob “SLOBBER TO PREVAIL” Kevin MacLeod “Thinking Music” Motionless In White “Playing God (feat. Corey Taylor)” Faith No More “Everything’s Ruined” Breaking Benjamin “Something Wicked” Venom “Metal Bloody Metal” Castle Rat “WIZARD” Pro-Pain “STONE COLD ANGER” Dimmu Borgir “The Exonerated” Atavistia “Mystic Tavern” Slackjaw “Vicious Cycle” Jungle Rot “Blade Of Betrayal” Frozen Soul “No Place of Warmth (feat. Gerard Way)” Frozen Soul “Ethereal Dreams” Cryptosis “Faceless Matter” ----------------------------- 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.

    1h 5m
  4. Best Power Ballads in Metal History

    May 26

    Best Power Ballads in Metal History

    Love is in the air. So are emotional breakdowns, questionable seduction tactics, and at least one man trying to romance a cathedral. This week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the world of metal power ballads — from the tearjerking sorrow of “Snuff” by Slipknot and “Hickory Creek” by Whitechapel, to the arena-sized heartbreak of “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison, and a lot 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: STEELHEART “She’s Gone” Slipknot “Snuff” NanowaR of Steel “... And Then I Noticed That She Was a Gargoyle” Yngwie Malmsteen “Hold On” ----------------------------- 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.

    32 min
  5. Bands That Got BETTER After Replacing Their Singer

    May 22

    Bands That Got BETTER After Replacing Their Singer

    Collin and Tom dive headfirst into one of metal’s most dangerous gambles: replacing the vocalist. Sometimes it destroys a band. Sometimes it accidentally creates legends. From Howard Jones elevating Killswitch Engage to arena-status dominance, to Bruce Dickinson transforming Iron Maiden into metal royalty, the guys break down the greatest vocalist replacements that actually worked. Along the way, they debate the eternal Howard Jones vs. Jesse Leach argument, uncover shocking “wait… they weren’t the original singer?” moments involving Rob Halford and James LaBrie, and praise the absolute game-changing impact of Angela Gossow joining Arch Enemy. 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: Parry Music “Hillbilly Banjo” Killswitch Engage “Rose of Sharyn” Arch Enemy “My Apocalypse” Pantera “5 Minutes Alone” ----------------------------- 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.

    25 min
  6. TV Show Themes That Would Make Amazing Metal Songs

    May 19

    TV Show Themes That Would Make Amazing Metal Songs

    This week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into one of their most gloriously nerdy discussions yet: TV show themes that would absolutely rip as metal songs. The guys break down why certain themes already flirt with metal energy, which bands could pull off the perfect covers, and how cartoons from the ‘90s and 2000s had no business going that hard. 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: Kevin Macleod “Sardana” Nerf Herder “Buffy the Vampire Slayer Theme” Mr Dooves “Dave the Barbarian Theme (From “Dave the Barbarian”) - A Cappella” Keith Ferreira “Maybe Tomorrow (From “The Littlest Hobo”) Exodus “Low Rider - War Cover” ----------------------------- 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.

    33 min
  7. Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Gimmick or Genius?

    May 15

    Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Gimmick or Genius?

    This week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the beautifully brutal world of Metalocalypse and its legendary band Dethklok to answer one simple question: are they a gimmick… or absolute genius? From the origins of the show on Adult Swim, to the musical insanity of Brendon Small and Gene Hoglan, the guys unpack how a cartoon band somehow became one of the tightest live acts in metal.  Along the way, they discuss discovering Dethklok through Batmetal videos in high school, the cultural impact of Metalocalypse, seeing the band live in Toronto, and why the music genuinely stands on its own without the show. 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: Dethklok “Awaken” Dethklok “Bloodlines” Dethklok “SOS” ----------------------------- 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.

    16 min
  8. What Is Apocalyptica's Heaviest Song? (Yes, Really)

    May 12

    What Is Apocalyptica's Heaviest Song? (Yes, Really)

    Collin thought this episode was doomed from the start. Tom thought otherwise. In this chaotic installment of the “What Is _____’s Heaviest Song?” series, the duo tackle one of the weirdest challenges yet: ranking the ten heaviest songs by Finnish cello-metal legends Apocalyptica. What starts as pure skepticism slowly transforms into genuine shock as the duo dives deep into distorted cellos, crushing riffs, Dave Lombardo appearances, unexpected grooves, and one absolutely devastating collaboration with Gojira. 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: Apocalyptica “Cell-0” Apocalyptica “Fatal Error” Apocalyptica “Bring Them to Light (feat. Joseph Duplantier)” ----------------------------- 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.

    22 min
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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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