Radioactive Metal Podcast

Legendary rockers WASP are always a great time. Either on the live front or their immense discography. Case in point - we had a fantastic time merely talking about their wicked cover of The Who's "The Real Me". So we figured we'd crank up the volume and dedicate an entire discussion segments to Blackie And The Boys. We share our fave songs, albums, live experiences and how we first discovered the controversial outfit. And of course, our own personal stories pertaining to the one of LA's finest. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the announced Pantera live date in our area and the infamous "WKRP" Turkey Drop segment. Musically, we crank new tunage from The Rods, KEN Mode, End Reign and Outergods. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram    

Cover songs can be rather divisive amongst Metal fans. Some see it as a loving tribute. Others see it as a complete waste of time and effort. Around the RAM offices, we love a good cover song. Particularly a blast from the past being paid homage being paid by a current hotshot. But which is preferred? The original...or the cover. So we figured we'd go over our own laundry list and Yay or Nay on which version. Think QR/Slade. WASP/Who. Napalm Death/DKs. Musically, we crank new and used from Hirax, the aforementioned Napalm Death, Striker, Display Of Decay, Tailgunner,  Deathblow and we introduced Mexico's Phantom in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns uP and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

While we're not ready to give up the Halloween ghost just yet, we understand that the show must go on. Record Store Day: Black Friday is just around the corner. And RSD is always a huge deal around here. So if one is good than two must be better. So once again we go over the the RSD list of releases at www.recordstoreday.com and make our choices that we want to add to our collections. Pull up the list and check off your picks with us. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss our experience at the Winnipeg Comic Con and have some Godzilla talk. Musically, we crank some new + used from Cirith Ungol, Electro Hippies, Vitamin X, White Wizzard, Godthrymm, Devastator, and Vladmirs! Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  

Conventions are always a great time. Be they the growing number of pop culture cons or the closer to home record and music cons. In our neck of the woods, the Winnipeg Comic Con is upon us. So we decided to share our experiences at the Manitoba Record and Music Con. Aside from an awesome haul, we have some cool stories to share. As well, we discuss cons in general, all the why and wherefores. If you've never taken one in - Run! Don't walk, to the one nearest you. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we took in our first (!) GBH gig!! Musically, we crank some Sacrifice, Aggression, the aforementioned GBH, Witchfynde, Profanatica, Helm's Deep, Roach Motel, Scarred For Life, and we introduce Industrial metallers Trick Casket inner "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  

Happy Bday to us!! Believe it or not your fave Metal podcast has ben a thing for 17(!) years now! We we first de-butted nobody knew what a podcast was. So this time 'round we decided to kick back, pour a few of our fave bevies and just shoot the shite'. About anything and everything. We test our Horror metal at www.filmposters.com As well, we rank the Friday The 13th instalments. And finally, we enjoy the headaches Taylor and the Swifties are giving republicans. Musically, we have a fistful of Metal with Cirith Ungol, Hallow's Eve, High Spirits, Harms Way, Impetigo, Elm Street,  Gama Bomb, Werewolves, Necrofier and Dead Bob. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

The Ozzman Cometh?? Mr. Ozzy Osbourne's recent announcement of wanting to do another album and tour has Metaldom all abuzz. But a front person is only as good as the band behind them. Over his illustrious career, Ozzy has surrounded himself with some amazing musicians. Most went on to have legendary carriers themselves. So we figured this week we'd apply the 'Top 5' treatment to those awesome artists. Yeah we chose some obvious (looking at you, Randy) but some other choices will raise your eyebrows. Check it out! In our "News, Views and Tunes", we check out the Halloween Horror Nights in F.L.A and go ga-ga over the Prime series "Daisy Jones & The Six". Musically, we crank awesome tunes from Cryptic Slaughter, Ruin Lust, Xorsist and introduce Virginian thrasher Vigil in out "Indie Spotlight'. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

At a bazillion years old the Rolling Stones just released a new record. There's a whole new industry of "classic" rock bands still touring with more gray hair than hair spray. And Crue vox Vince Neil has been under fire for sub-par performances for years now. All this begs the question - When should an artist hang it up? Should there be an age limit? Or is it a health issue, positive or negative. How about when a band member no longer enjoys playing with their bandmates? We leave no stone unturned. In our "News, Views and Tunes", Aaron casts his vote for the MLMAs. And we reminisce about old school compilations and when Dee Snider kicked ass at the PMRC hearings. Musically, we crank tunes from Dead Kennedys, MDC, Razor, D.R.I., Blackbaird, Belvedere, Attacker and we introduce Winnipeg hardcore bashers Pink Snot in our "Indie Spotlight". Remember to vote for Snowy for Ambassador of the Year at the MLMAs at www.loudawards.com. Thx! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to posse

It's mid September. That means the October spooky season is creeping up. Around here we fully embrace Halloween and all that goes with it. So for the month leading up to the 31st we like to assault our senses with the appropriate stimuli. So before Oct. 1st hits we decided it would be an awesome time to give our recommends for movies, music and comic books. We share some standards but we do a deep dive into some cool stuff. Musically, we crank some awesome tunage from Deceased, Denner's Inferno, Uada, Cloak, Exorcist ('86) and Violent Life Violent Death. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! Remember we're up for Manitoba Heavy Music Award for Ambassador of the Year. Go to www.loudawards.com and mark an X. Thx! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) seems to be all the rage right now. Love it or hate it, it seems to have invaded the entertainment world, music being no exception. We do a deep dive into this phenom, with all the techno mumbo jumbo. Who knew back then that the science fiction from The Jetsons would become science reality. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss our recent trip to Texas (No, we didn't go blind). As well, we're once again up for a Manitoba Loud Music Award. Cast your vote at www.loudawards.com (Ambassador of the Year). Musically, we crank new and used from Incantation, Incendiary, Concrete Sox, Heir Apparent, Infest, Doomsday and introduce Sweden's Ignited in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy. This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  

Couple episodes back we discussed the various unique places we've attended a gig. Now we can add "movie theatre" to that list. This past weekend the two Arlington, TX dates from the Metallica M72 tour were simulcast to theatres the world over. We both caught the Sunday show. And decided to go the event with a fine studded wristband. We go over the setlist, our theatre experiences and veer off to places unexpected. In all, a fantastic conversation! In our "News, Views and Tunes", we struggle talking about the recent Batushka gig. Musically, we crank some Onslaught, Whiplash, Dag Nasty, the aforementioned Batushka, Inepsy, Disciples Of Power, Phantom Lord and we introduce black n rollers Hellfynder in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy!  This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

After our self imposed hiatus, we're back and ready to rock! But we weren't sitting back and sipping drinks on the beach. We took in some gigs. And hit the theatres and record shops. Oh, and Metallica's debut "Kill 'em All" hit the racks. Not only is "Kill..." one of the most influential albums but its also an old fave of ours. So we decided it would be a great time to dissect this album that helped shape our Metalness. We go over how/when we discovered it, our fave tracks and share some personal stories. Happy Bday, Old Friend!! In our "News, Views and Tunes", we finally caught the '87 "Trick Or Treat" in the theatre. And we took out a subscription to Thunderflixx. Musically, we crank new and used from Blitzkrieg, Hallow's Eve, Septic Death, Ripcordz, Mortal Sin, Cruelty, Wreck-Defy, Stabbing and introduce Winnipeg death metallers Inhumed and Regina punkers Bats Out in our Indie Spotlight! Horns Up and Stay Healthy!  This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself

Horns Up! Episode 750! Another milestone! We've all heard the expression "Classic Rock". We have a fair idea what makes up said music. But can we put a fine pointed horn on it? Is it simply a generational thing? Or do subgenres play into it? And what this "Dad Rock" business? Does it exist? And what are the who's, whats, wheres and whens behind it? It all makes for an interesting (to say the least) conversation. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss record shopping in a brewery (??). Musically, we crank some new and used from Exhumed, Heavy Load, Black Lace, Death Ray Vision, Black Knife, Horrified, Tailgunner and we introduce Red Deer's Hooker Spit in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  

If there was a penalty for exceeding a maximum amount of live gigs, we'd be doing hard time. We learned the good way that a gig can be enjoyed beyond the usual venues. Over the years we taken in shows in parking lots, sidewalks, parade floats a.o. That's not even counting the myriad of basement shows. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we reminisce about the "Airheads" flick. Musically, we crank new and used from Vendetta, Marduk, MainEEaxe, Attitude Adjustment, Escuela Grind, Artificial Dissemination and Battle Born! Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

As with most genres, the vocalist and axeman seem to be the ones that seem to garner the most attention and accolades. It's the rhythm section that stirs the Metallic drink though. And drummers are the unsung heroes of our beloved genre. So taking a cue from the awesome "High Infidelity" flick, we present our "Top 5" of our favourite skinbeaters.  We look at not only technical skill and reputation but influence and impact as well. All making for an interesting list. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we took in the original "Evil Dead" film at the theatre (!) and discuss Aunt Jemima's "box"(??). Musically, we crank new and used from Massacre, Sacrifice, Dead Kennedys, Cryptic Slaughter, Subhumans (UK), Pupil Slicer, Sadistic Vision, Night Legion and we introduce P.E.I.'s Baited in our "Indie Spotlight".  This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

We all love our Heavy Metal. But Metalheads are nothing if not diverse, with a wide variety of interests outside of our album collections. The creators of our beloved genre are no different. Some artists have excelled in their chosen hobbies. This week we discuss which artists and activities we'd love to join in their endeavours. How 'bout "football" with Steve Harris. Golfing with Alice Cooper. Or skating with Pushead himself. The possibilities are endless. And some may just be feasible. Musically, we crank some new and used from Nasty Savage, Deranged, Cloak, Culted, Nocturnal Departure, Rotten U.K., Gamerra and introduce Finnish rockers Magick Touch in this weeks "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

Ready to feel old? Remember the early 90s? Well, as of this year, 1993 is 30 effin' years old! Wow! Times flies when you're rocking and rolling. So we figured we'd do a deep dive into three decades ago and discover it wasn't all Seattle, flannel and "hard alternative". The year had a number of amazing albums, band debuts and news stories that rocked Metaldom. Musically, we have a stack of wax from Nile, Mayhem, Propaghandi, Cancer, Reagan Youth, 1349, Bestial Warlust, Electric Wizard and Funeral Mist. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram  

We're all too familiar with "that person". That individual who insists they "know it all" regardless of the topic at hand. As Metalheads it's particularly irritating when these posers try horning in on beloved genre. But's there's always a way to trip them up. Heavy Metal is ripe with trivia that is common knowledge to us but would expose any claims-to-be. Namely, a Sabbath vocalist not named Dio or Ozzy. Or Kirk Hammett's pre Metallica band. You get the idea. In our "News, Views and Tunes" we celebrate "Ghostbuster's Day", discuss "Flesh Gordon" (!!) and fanboy out for Spider Punk. Musically, we crank new + used from Dan Lorenzo (ex-Hades), 7 Seconds, Glass Casket, Lord Vigo, Elder Devil, Thantifaxath, and introduce Texas grinders Molly Ringworm (!!!) in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

As a follower of Heavy Metal, how many times have you heard from a non-believer "It all sounds the same to me." Our response - "You must be tone deaf considering the amount of sub genres that makes up our beloved music." But are there to many? And is it a positive or a negative? This week we dive right into it and sort it all out. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss parenting and book banning and all our activity on the live front. Musically, we crank new and used from Tygers Of Pan Tang, Black Dahlia Murder, Terror, Pantychrist, Fuming Mouth and we introduce Winnipeg glam/punk/trash/popsters The Castagne's. Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

This episode is a Good News/ Bad News situation. The Good News - The "Muppet Mayhem" TV series is up on Disney+. Being veteran Gen Xers, we'll always have a soft spot in our Metal Hearts for The Muppet Show. Dr. Teeth And The Electric Mayhem were the house band for said show. And this show sees our fave band of Muppets trying to cut their long overdue debut. We tore thru the show with the eagerness of a 10 yr. old and give our 2 cents. Now The Bad News - We lost one of the all time greats in Tank's Algy Ward. Tank's influence on Metaldom cannot be disputed. So we took a few moments to say "Horns Up!" Crank some Tank tonight! Musically, we spin some of the aforementioned Tank (and the Evo/Algy project), The Rods, Random Killing, Mother Fvckers, World Eater and we introduce Vancouver metallers Medevil in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

The month of May kicks ass! The first couple weeks has a couple kick ass events that caters to the geek in us. Sure we're a Heavy Metal radio show but we don't shy away from discussing some of our there interests. Mat The Fourth is a special day dedicated to all things Star Wars and for fans to celebrate their fandom. Just a few days later was Free Comic Book Day. This special day is the equivalent of Record Store Day. So we share our adventures and the special titles we picked up. In our "News, Views, and Tunes", we say "See ya" to MTV News. Musically, we crank some new and used from Vomitory, Hellwitch, Nuclear Death, Blood Of The Sun and Wacken Metal Battle Canada winner Strigampire! Horns Up and Stay Healthy! This Episode is sponsored by Trve Kvlt Coffee. Summon the coffee demons to possess yourself a cup today! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram