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100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Brian Slagel
100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal
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    Black Sabbath - "Symptom of the Universe"

    22.06.2026 | 56 Min.
    Black Sabbath - "Symptom of the Universe"

    From the Album "Sabatoge", released July 28, 1975

    Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by actor-comedian Brian Posehn to talk about Black Sabbath's "Symptom of the Universe", Brian's favorite Sabbath song from his Sabbath album. We also get the usual background, facts, figures and opinions from author Martin Popoff, who says that this is also his favorite Black Sabbath song. Plus, a conversation on the production of the song and the record from Mark Lewis.

    Watch the unedited video version of Brian's interview with Brian Posehn on our YouTube Channel:

    https://youtu.be/LRT5aVCmmQg

    Watch the unedited video version of Brian's conversation about this song with producer Mark Lewis:

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    Slayer - "South of Heaven"

    15.06.2026 | 47 Min.
    Slayer "South of Heaven" from the album of the same name.

    RELEASED : July 5, 1988

    Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the title track from Slayer's 1988 album "South of Heaven" with Chris Kael of Five Finger Death Punch who also co-hosts the "Beardo and Weirdo" podcast with comedian Craig Gass.

    Brian also discusses the production on this song with Mark Lewis, and author Martin Popoff checks in with his usual mixture of history, facts, figures and opinion.

    For the complete, unedited video version of the Chris Kael interview:

    https://youtu.be/keYiHcSC33o?si=qWyVun2a7hnPMj3w

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    Iron Maiden - "Number of the Beast"

    08.06.2026 | 50 Min.
    Iron Maiden - "Number of the Beast" from the album of the same name

    Released March 22, 1982

    Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to Queensryche lead singer Todd La Torre about Iron Maiden's "Number of the Beast".

    Producer Jay Ruston returns to discuss the production on the song, and author Martin Popoff offers up some unique opinions while providing facts and figures about the song.

    For the complete, unedited video version of the Todd La Torre interview, where you will see the many technical difficulties that arose during the recording of the interview, click here:

    https://youtu.be/LDpb0QOKIoo

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    Metallica - "Creeping Death"

    01.06.2026 | 54 Min.
    Metallica - "Creeping Death"

    From the album "Ride the Lightning"

    Released November 23, 1984

    In this episode, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel is joined by Mike Hamer of the Violent Gentlemen clothing line to discuss Metallica's "Creeping Death".

    Brian also discusses the production of Metallica's "Creeping Death" with Metal Blade's Ryan Williams.

    As always, author Martin Popoff provides historical context, facts and his expert opinions about Metallica's "Creeping Death"

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

    https://youtu.be/nIdYNBrnryk

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    Queensryche - "Roads To Madness"

    25.05.2026 | 54 Min.
    Queensryche - "Roads to Madness"

    RELEASED September 7, 1984 on the album "The Warning"

    Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the final track on Queensryche's full-length debut, The Warning: "Roads to Madness". He talks to producer Zeuss, who has produced the last three Queensryche albums and then Adam Wodon of CollegeHockeyNews.Com who is a huge fan of the band.

    As always, Martin Popoff checks in with some historical facts and and analysis.

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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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