by Brian Slagel
100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal is the ultimate journey into the heart of heavy music, hosted by Metal Blade Records’ founder, Brian Slagel. Each week, Brian dives into one of his personally curated tracks from his list of the heaviest songs in metal and hard rock, exploring the music that shaped a genre. With special guest musicians—some who wrote and recorded these iconic songs and others who found inspiration in them—the show unearths the stories behind each track. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or a new fan, this podcast brings you closer to the music and the legends who define it. Joining Brian are music journalist and critic Martin Popoff, offering deep historical context for each song, and acclaimed producer Jay Ruston, who provides technical insights into how these heavy anthems were crafted. Together, they bring an all-encompassing look at the hits that set the stage for metal and continue to inspire. Subscribe to 100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal and discover the unforgettable songs that live at the core of heavy music, one groundbreaking track at a time. Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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April 28, 2025
Once again from the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Iron Maiden's "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with Sirius XM DJ and co-host of Rack Strap from Pantheon Media, Keith Roth. Brian also visits producer Mark Lewis's home studio to talk Maiden, and, as always, we hear from author Martin Popoff. Use Promo Code METAL1982 to save 15% on orders from OldGlory.com, who have the concert, sports and entertainment merchandise you need. Promo Code METAL1982 will also save you 10% with our friends at HeroCarePackages.com, who want to help you show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable ackage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 21, 2025
This episode begins our "Nashville Set": about two months worth of episodes primarily recorded at the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville. At the Expo, our host, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel caught up with legendary A & R man Tom Zutat who signed Guns N' Roses to Geffen. Their primary focus was the song "It's So Easy", which Brian also discussed with producer Mark Lewis at his home studio, with tremendous information as always from author Martin Popoff. Our friends at HeroCarePackages.Com want to help you show your support and uplight our service members with your own customizable package. You'll get 10% off your order if you use the code METAL1982. The code METAL1982 will also save you 15% on an order from OldGlory.Com, who have the concert, sports and entertainment merchandise you're looking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 14, 2025
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the importance of the Armored Saint album "Symbol of Salvation" and specifically the song "Reign of Fire" with the band's bassist Joey Vera, producer extraordinaire Mark Lewis and author Martin Popoff. Our friends at HeroCarePackages.com want to help you show your support and uplift our service members with your own customizable package. You'll get 10% off if you use the code METAL1982. The code METAL1982 will also save you 15% on an order from OldGlory.com, who have the concert, sports and entertainment merchandise you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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