Deep Purple - "Highway Star"

Deep Purple - "Highway Star"

Deep Purple - "Highway Star" Released March 30, 1972 on the album "Machine Head" Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by the former host of MTV's Headbanger's Ball Riki Rachtman to discuss the first really heavy song either of them ever heard as kids: Deep Purple's "Highway Star". They discuss the importance of that song, the greatness of the album and the band, plus some other musical firsts, including first album and first rock poster on their walls. Brian also discusses the production on this song with producer Jay Ruston As always, we get facts, figures and education from author Martin Popoff. Follow Riki Rachtman @RikiRachtman on Tik Tok, Instagram, X and Facebook Jay Ruston is on Tik Tok, Instagram, X and Facebook @JayRuston Martin Popoff is on X @Popoff Martin Follow 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal on X, Instagram and TikTok @100Metal Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Slayer's "Raining Blood" with that band's drummer Dave Lombardo, producer Jay Ruston and author Martin Popoff. Make sure to check out our friends at Her...

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Megadeth: "Peace Sells"

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Megadeth's "Peace Sells" with author Martin Popoff, producer Mark Lewis and Chris DeMakes from Less Than Jake, Make sure to check out our friends at Her...

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the song "Awaken" from the band Dethklok, who grew out of the Adult Swim series "Metalocalypse" with the creator and songwriter Brendon Small. Brian al...

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Slayer : "Hell Awaits"

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Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Slayer's "Hell Awaits" with author Martin Popoff, producer Bill Metoyer (who produced the record) and guitarist Blasko (who has played with Ozzy Osbourne...

2 Mar 202549min

King Diamond: "The 7th Day of July 1777"

King Diamond: "The 7th Day of July 1777"

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the King Diamond classic "The 7th Day of July 1777" with author Martin Popoff, producer Marc Lewis and King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque, who played ...

24 Feb 202549min

Van Halen: "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"

Van Halen: "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the Van Halen classic "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love". As always, he's joined by author Martin Popoff, producer Mark Lewis and musician Rob Caggiano, formerly...

17 Feb 202545min

System of a Down: "Hypnotize"

System of a Down: "Hypnotize"

Host and Metal Bade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusss System of a Down's "Hypnotize". As always, Brian checks in with author Martin Popoff. Then he talks about the production of the record with Dave S...

10 Feb 202549min

Amon Amarth: "Twilight of the Thunder God"

Amon Amarth: "Twilight of the Thunder God"

Host and CEO of Metal Blade Records Brian Slagel discusses the great Amon Amarth song "Twilight of the Thunder God" with author Martin Popoff, producer Marc Lewis and Amon Amarth's Johan Hegg. Be sure...

3 Feb 202546min

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