Metalheads Podcast

Here come Metalheads, here come Metalheads, right down Metalheads Lane
We got a bag that's filled with toys for boys and girls again
Hear those slay bells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight
So jump in bed and cover your head, cause Metalheads come tonight!

In the penultimate 2025 episode, our friend Justin Riley joins us to discuss metal news and evaluate a mighty list of new releases, including albums from Coroner, Evoken, An Abstract Illusion, Hooded Menace, Tombs, Wode, Testament and more. Plus, What We're Listening To, Picks From the Crypt, epic homework failures and an elemental monster battle of final albums, as Celtic Frost "Monotheist" locks horns with Bolt Thrower "Those Once Loyal" in a Thunderdome clash for the ages.

This episode we discuss the recent deaths of Ozzy Osbourne, Tomas Lindberg, Brent Hinds and Erik Wunder, and honor their tremendous contributions to metal. We also count down our Top 5 Deceased Artists We‘re Glad We Saw Live, John recaps his time at ProgPower USA XXIV, and we break down the stats and awards from our Top 20 Albums at Midyear show. Plus, News, New Releases, What We’ve Been Listening To, and Picks from the Crypt. So, raise a glass and join us as we commemorate fallen metal legends in this extra-sized In Memoriam edition of the podcast.

On this, the day of our deity of reciprocity, we gather to give special thanks to our treasured Midyear Sun. As an offering for our Podfather, we will today surrender 20 heavy metal albums. As Metalheads take, so Metalheads also give.

This episode we welcome back Dennis Mikula of Ghost Bath! We talk about the creation of his band's new album, Rose Thorn Necklace, how he started his vaporwave label, Geometric Lullaby, why sad depressing music soothes him, and how his obsession for writing songs can sometimes be a health risk.  Dennis also helps us break down Metal News, New Releases, What We’re Listening to and Picks from the Crypt. Plus, for the first time on the podcast, two live albums get locked in the Metal Thunderdome, courtesy of Jay.