Metallica - "Spit Out The Bone"
Metal Blade Records CEO discusses the production on Metallica's "Spit Out The Bone" from the album "Hardwired to Self-Destruct" with that album's producer, Greg Fidleman. Then, chef Chris Santos returns to the show to talk about the song, the likelihood of a Metallica residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas and whether or not they will ever get the opportunity to perform at halftime during the Super Bowl. As always, author Martin Popoff also joins in to give some historical context for the song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Sep 48min
King Diamond - "Welcome Home"
This week, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined in The Space studio in Las Vegas by In Flames guitarist Chris Broderick to discuss King Diamond's "Welcome Home". Producer Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff also share their thoughts on the song, and this era of King Diamond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 Aug 51min
AC/DC - "Sin City"
Metal Blade Records CEO talks to Scott Ian of Anthrax about AC/DC's "Sin City". He also talks about the production of the song with producer Mark Lewis and, as always, author Martin Popoff checks in to give us some historical context for the song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Aug 50min
Judas Priest - Victim of Changes
NHRA Funny Car Driver Ron Capps joins Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel to discuss both the studio and live versions of Judas Priest's "Victim of Changes". Brian also discusses the production of the song with producer Jay Ruston, and author Martin Popoff helps put the song into historical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Aug 49min
UFO - "Rock Bottom"
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about UFO's "Rock Bottom" with guitarist Phil Demmel, producer Jay Ruston and as always, author Martin Popoff provides some historical perspective with facts and opinion from the song's release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Aug 54min
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
In this special episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel breaks the format of the show to commemorate the passing of The Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. He discusses Black Sabbath, Ozzy's solo work, the reality show and everything in between with returning guests comedian Don Jamieson and producers Bill Metoyer and Mark Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Juli 1h 2min
Rainbow : "Gates of Babylon"
This week, we break format: our weekly one-man encyclopedia of rock and metal (and the author of 138 books) Martin Popoff spends time in the guest chair talking to Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel about Rainbow's "Gates of Babylon". Producer Jay Ruston also talks about the production on this song by the great Martin Birch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Juli 51min
Iron Maiden : "The Wicker Man" (with Chris Jericho)
In this extended episode, Wrestling Champion / Actor / Musician / Podcaster CHRIS JERICHO joins Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel to discuss the Iron Maiden song "The Wicker Man" and its importance in the history of the band, establishing the "comeback era" after Bruce and Adrian returned to the band. Brian also talks about the production of the song with Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff provides some historical context to the release of the song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Juli 58min
