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Metalology
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Earache Podcasts presents: Metal Anthology Podcast: A Metal/Hard Rock podcast show discussing your favorite bands.
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Is Devildriver’s “Strike And Kill” the best Metal Album Of 2026?!
1w ago02:06:34Tap to summarizeCan DevilDriver still deliver after two decades of crushing riffs? In this episode of Metalology, Anthony, Jandro, Bagi, and Rudy dive into DevilDriver’s Strike and Kill, breaking down the album track by track, discussing the riffs, vocals, songwriting, production, and whether this modern groove metal release lives up to the band’s legacy. Is Strike and Kill one of DevilDriver’s strongest records in years, or does it fall short of the band’s classic era? We share our favorite songs, biggest surprises, hot takes, and final ratings in another unfiltered metal discussion. 🎸 If you’re into DevilDriver, groove metal, metalcore, deathcore, heavy metal album reviews, and metal podcasts, this episode is for you. 💬 Let us know in the comments: * What’s your favorite song from Strike and Kill? * How would you rate the album? * Where does it rank among DevilDriver’s discography? 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more weekly metal debates, album reviews, interviews, and discussions from Metalology. #DevilDriver #StrikeAndKill #Metalology #HeavyMetal #GrooveMetal #MetalPodcast #AlbumReview #Metalcore #Deathcore #MetalCommunity To follow our socials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Thrash Metal Bands To Check Out In 2026
2w ago01:03:18Tap to summarizeThey say every dog gets his day and on this episode of Metalology, our resident Metal elitist takes control. On this episode, Jandro was tasked to choose six thrash metal bands for you to check out this year. All the bands featured on this episode are new (newish) artists and the songs are featured are pretty recent. This was a fun episode and you might be surprised by some of the opinions of the other hosts. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Slaughter To Prevail Too Heavy For Metal (?)…and Anthony Got Into A Fight At Our Studio
4w ago01:26:22Tap to summarizeIt’s time to bring the breakdowns and the bear roars! In this episode of Metalology, the hosts discuss the russian deathcore powerhouse, Slaughter to Prevail, the bands surprisingly eclectic music,Alex Terrible’s talent as a frontman and fighter, and if Slaughter to Prevail is the ultimate fight music? To keep with the cage fighting vibe of the episode, Anthony shares two stories about the weirdest fights he’s been in…including one that happened at our studio a week prior to the recording of this episode! At the top, Metalology also asks “How has Pantera aged in the 2020’s” in the new Threads from the Pit segment. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Does Avenged Sevefold’s City of Evil hold up after 21 years?
Jun 901:50:23Tap to summarizeTwenty-one years after its release, does City of Evil still deserve its legendary status? In this episode of Metalology, Anthony, Jandro, Bagi, and Rudy revisit Avenged Sevenfold's breakthrough album City of Evil to find out if it truly stands the test of time. The crew listens to key moments from the record, breaks down the songs, and dives into the album's impact on modern metal. Anthony, a longtime fan of the album, finds himself defending City of Evil against resident metal elitists Jandro and Rudy, who aren't afraid to challenge its reputation. Expect passionate debates, hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of arguments as the hosts dissect one of the most influential metal albums of the 2000s. Has City of Evil aged like fine wine, or is its legacy bigger than the music itself? Tune in and decide for yourself. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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What Is the Worst Modern Metal Band? | Metalology Q&A
Jun 201:15:03Tap to summarizeWhat Is the Worst Modern Metal Band? | Metalology Q&A In this episode of Metalology, we’re answering questions from our Instagram followers about metal, Defy the Tyrants, songwriting, and some of our most controversial hot takes. From debates about modern metal to the question guaranteed to start arguments, we’re covering it all: What is the worst modern metal band? Drop your answer in the comments and let the chaos begin. 🤘
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Does the classic Dio album “Holy Diver” still hold up?
May 1901:31:04Tap to summarizeNo Anthony. Rudy on hiatus. The gates of Metalology have never sounded like this before. In this historic first, Jandro and Alberto take the wheel for a full deep dive into one of the greatest metal albums ever forged: Holy Diver by Dio. From soaring vocals and crushing riffs to fantasy-driven lyrics that helped shape heavy metal history, the crew breaks down every track, every moment, and why this album still stands tall decades later. Whether you worship at the altar of classic metal or you’re hearing Holy Diver for the first time, this episode is a ride through fire, steel, and pure Dio magic. Raise the horns and enter the realm.
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Is Godsmack an underrated Metal band or washed Dad Rock?
May 1301:44:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the Metalology hosts discuss whether or not Godsmack is an underrated Metal band. “Hear me out…” They talk about how they were introduced to Godsmack, play a 7 song playlist of some heavy Godsmack deep cuts while asking if they are a Metal band, when did the hosts stop listening to Godsmack, and Sully Erna’s insane talent as a songwriter and visionary that are exposed during his first solo record. The hosts also talk react to the new DevilDriver single “Dig Your Own Grave” and discuss their anticipation for the new DevilDriver record. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Did Nu-Metal SAVE Metal…twice?!
May 501:17:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Metalology, we dive headfirst into one of the most polarizing movements in heavy music history. In the late ’90s, when metal was losing mainstream ground and identity, nu-metal crashed in—loud, rebellious, and impossible to ignore. Love it or hate it, bands fused hip-hop, groove, and raw emotion into something that dragged metal back into the spotlight. But here’s the twist—was that just round one? Fast forward to the 2020s, and the DNA of nu-metal is everywhere again. From rising bands to arena headliners, that same bounce, angst, and genre-blurring chaos is making a serious comeback. Is this nostalgia… or evolution? And more importantly—did nu-metal just pull off the unthinkable and save metal again? We’re breaking down the impact, the backlash, the revival, and what it all means for the future of heavy music. Whether you’ve been blasting it since day one or you’re just now hearing the echoes, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Metal and AI: Tool or Threat?
Apr 2401:00:56Tap to summarizeIs AI the ultimate creative weapon—or the beginning of the end for human artistry? In this episode of Metalology, we dive headfirst into the chaos where heavy metal collides with artificial intelligence. From AI-generated riffs to machine-made vocals, we’re asking the real question: is this the evolution of metal… or its extinction? Expect hot takes, debate, and a no-BS breakdown of whether AI belongs in the pit—or should be kicked out of the scene entirely. To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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Is Glam Metal actually Metal?
Apr 1401:22:58Tap to summarizeThis week on Metalology, we are asking the age old question “Is Glam Metal actually Metal?” and to help us answer this question is Fraxures guitarist, Esty Sanchez. Esty sits in for Jandro this week and confronts Anthony on his comments regarding glam metal from our recent Metallica “Master of Puppets” episode and this one is a doozy. It gets real HEATED! Join us for this heated debate as the gloves come off and Metalology asks “Is Glam Metal actually Metal”! To follow our desocials, tap our link right here: https://linktr.ee/metalology
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