100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Jimi Hendrix - "All Along The Watchtover"

First released as a single September 21, 1968 and was later featured on the Electric Ladyland album, released in October 16, 1968.

(Originally recorded by Bob Dyland and released on the "John Wesley Harding" album December 27, 1967.

In this episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by guitarist Stoney Curtis talk about the impact of Jimi Hendrix by focusing on his cover of Bob Dylan's "All Along The Watchtower".

Brian also discusses the production of "All Along The Watchtower" with Metal Blade's Ryan Williams, who breaks down the unique sound and the technology that was available to produce it back in 1968.

As always, author Martin Popoff provides historical context, facts and his expert opinions about Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower".

The complete, uncut version of Brian's conversation with Stoney Curtis can be found on our YouTube Channel:

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Black Sabbath - "Into The Void"

Release Date July 21, 1971

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the importance of the Black Sabbath song "Into The Void" with singer John Corabi (who has worked with Motley Crue, Ratt, The Dead Daisies among many others). John also talks about the underappreciated impact of Grand Funk Railroad and how he was able to see the original Sabbath perform live in the 70's and some of the other amazing shows he was able to see growing up in Philadelphia.

Brian discusses the production of this song with Bill Metoyer, and, as always, producer Martin Popoff provides musical context and history about this song.

You can watch video of the entire unedited version of the interview HERE:

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Fates Warning - "A Pleasant Shade of Gray"

Released April 22, 1997

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Fates Warning singer Ray Alder about their 1997 album "A Pleasant Shade of Gray": an entire album made up of one song. He also talks about the production of the record with Bill Metoyer, who did some engineering on the album.

As always, author Martin Popoff provides some historical significance and impact of the song.

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Kiss - "Love Gun"

Released June 30, 1977

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discussed the title track from the 1977 Kiss album "Love Gun". First up, he hears from author Martin Popoff about the historical significance and impact of the song. Then, this show's producer Christian Bladt discusses more of the background and production of the song. Finally, the co-host of Morning Skate Scott Laughlin talks about his Kiss fandom, looks ahead to the NHL Playoffs and discusses some of the new music he's listening to right now. i

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UFO - "Let It Roll"

The original studio version of UFO's "Let It Roll" was released on the album Force It on July 1, 1975.  The popular live version from the album Strangers in the Night was released on January 16, 1979

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about UFO's "Let It Roll" with renowned producer and founder of Shrapnel Records, Mike Varney. Jay Ruston discusses the production with Brian and, as always, we check in with author Martin Popoff for some historical and musical context.

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