The MetalSucks Podcast

On this week's MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Insomnium guitarist Markus Vanhala as our guest. During our chat, we discuss how the band's latest single, “The Witch Hunter,” almost didn’t make it on the new album Anno 1696. We also learn more about the short story that inspired the concept album, as well as how he felt  releasing singles to the fanbase instead of a complete EP. Speaking of EPs, we got Markus to share his favorite EP’s of the 90’s, how the special edition of Anno 1696 comes with an exclusive EP of bonus songs, what ideas  people feel would be “commercial suicide” working for the band, and his optimistic outlook on the future of the music industry. Also in the episode is a discussion between Petar and Sylvia, where they tackle the sad news that Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring due to his health issues, Steve-O pleading with Bam Margera in hopes of choosing recovery over death, their excitement over Jason Newsted working on new heavy music, and Dee Snider’s comments on reunion tours being “lame.” Song: Insomnium - “The Witch Hunter” Song: Insomnium -  “White Christ” Feat. Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ Song:  Lord of the Lost - "Leave Your Hate In The Comments” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope you're ready for some death metal destruction, because Sanguissugabogg frontman Devin Swank is the guest for this week's edition of The MetalSucks Podcast. As an Ohio native, we couldnt' help but ask him how he became a die hard Minnesota Vikings fan and the sports chat continued a bit as we asked him what his least favorite sporting event to watch live is. But don't worry — this isn't going to be a strictly jock episode, since we also chat about the last video game he finished and the last book he read. You can rest easy, nerds. We also chat about what it's like to star in a music video where he had to portray heavy violence on band members, as well as the importance of getting to take enough time as a band to complete Homicidal Ecstasy.  Aside from our chat with Devin, Petar and Brandon discuss Pantera getting removed from festivals in Germany and Austria due to his past racist actions, Biohazard reuniting and possibly doing new music, the return of Job For A Cowboy, and Marilyn Manson’s latest legal update. Song: Sanguissugabogg “Face Ripped Off (Feat. Aaron Heard of Jesus Piece) Song: Sanguissugabogg “Pissed” Song: Hellripper “The Nuckelavee” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grutle Kjellson of Enslaved joins us this week! We discuss the Cinematic Universe Boxset that was released celebrating their livestreams in 2020, performing social distanced concert in large venues, how new album Heimdal has a very introverted feel to the songwriting, taken live music for granted prior to the pandemic, the difficult on touring that bands are currently experiencing, why its crucial for the fans to support live music now more than ever before, and on returning to North America after a long absence with Insomnium. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia also discuss the latest Metallica single “Screaming Suicide”, Danzig Sings Elvis playing a one of show and why we feel this is an event to see, and our expectations on what Danzig will wear and how he will sound. Song: Enslaved “Congelia” Song: Enslaved “Caravans of The Outer Worlds” Song: Ahab “Mobilis in Mobili” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The MetalSucks Podcast, we've got Katatonia frontman Jonas Renkse behind the mic as our guest! In this jam-packed episode, we discuss the creation of the band's album Sky Void of Stars coming this Friday. We also chat about his habit of trying to read as much news as possible and how he had to change that habit during the pandemic, having selective memory in most things not including all the music he created, the music industry still healing after the pandemic, and more.  Speaking of the pandemic, Renske also explains some of the hardships that cropped up from coming back to performing live, including the difficulty of finding crew for tours and his thought on performing livestreams concerts and albums in their entirety. Petar and Brandon discuss the passing of legendary guitar Jeff Beck, our excitement for a John Bush Anthrax tour with guitarist Paul Crook, and Brandon became a first time father with the birth of his son Atlas. Song: Jeff Beck “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” Song: Katatonia “Birds” Song: Katatonia “Atrium” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

appy New Year, everyone! We're back with a bang and starting off 2023 with none other than Obituary’s Donald Tardy! He joins us at the perfect time, as the band is set to release its first record in six years, The Dying of Everything. With that in mind, we discussed how having their own studio since 2007 has changed how the create music, what sport always gets in the way of progress in the studio, as well as the emotions he felt after playing his first show post-pandemic. We also get around to chatting abOut his experience recently touring North America with Amon Amarth, why the album's release window is perfect for the band, and why the new album's lead single, “The Wrong Time,” was a perfect track in so many ways. Petar, Jozalyn, and Sylvia discuss Dee Snider’s debate about great frontman versus great performers, Rolling Stones misguided attempt at naming the 200 greatest singers, and John Dolmayan’s comments about SOAD in hindsight should have considered getting rid of Serj Tankian in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s finally here. The very last MetalSucks Podcast for 2022 and the end of the line for one hell of a year. To celebrate, we’re unveiling this year’s Top 5 Albums and explain they made such an impact on us.  We’ve also got interviews with four of the five artists behind those records, where we chat about the making of, the impact, and what it’s like to play those songs around the world. There’s also a quick look to 2023 and the plans for what comes next. So come join us and see our picks, agree or disagree, and hopefully check out a great album from 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of our favorite times of the year is finally here! Yes, it's time for us at The MetalSucks Podcast to share the collection of bands and music that's been the soundtrack for 2022. Though you're gonna have to listen to the episode to find out what we've chosen, we're willing to give you these hints: there will be one non-metal arena-filling act on the list (it's not Ghost, by the way). There's also a veteran punk rock band from the 90s and for the first time ever, ZERO BLACK METAL. Believe us when we say that shit was completely unexpected, but hey — our list is just what we listened to the most this year. So join us as we celebrate our number 15 to 6 albums on this episode, get interviews with seven of those artists, and play tracks from each in celebration of this wonderful year of heavy music! And make sure to check out all the MetalSucks Best Of contributions this year right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Tarja Turunen on The MetalSucks podcast! In our discussion, we chat about her getting to handpick the songs on her “Best Of” compilation album, why she included video of a recent live performance with that album, and the timeframe for her next solo release. We also discuss what it was like doing her annual Christmas Together shows last year as a livestream, how she’s handling having dates to perform in the currently embattled Ukraine, and how fans come up with the strangest questions for her. The show also features Petar and Jozalyn sharing their impressions of the new Metallica song and how the it, the new album, and two years of tour dates were announced seemingly out of nowhere. They also chat about Pantera’s first show back with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante, GG Allin possibly getting the biopic treatment, and Nickleback wanting to cover Meshuggah. Song: Tarja Turunen “Dead Promises” Featuring Bjorn “Speed” Strid Song: Tarja Turunen “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we've got Candlemass' inexorable frontman Johan Längqvist on The MetalSucks Podcast! During our chat, we discuss following up his successful return album The Door To Doom, the songs he heard on a jukebox that made him want to be a musician, and the how the recent tour in the States went for the band. Johan also shared the story of getting Tony Iommi to solo on a Candlemass song, he shares which era of Black Sabbath is his personal favorite, and what vocalist he would love to duet with. Petar and Jozalyn discuss the fact that lawmakers are planning to hold a hearing on Ticketmaster's business practices, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold putting some blame on the artists for the Ticketmaster issues, and The Misfits cancelling their Vegas New Year’s Eve Show. Song: Candlemass “When Death Sighs” Song: Candlemass “Sweet Evil Sun” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Stever of Coheed and Cambria joins us this week to talk about his latest project L.S. Dunes. Thoughout the rest of the episode we discuss the origin of the project that eventually would become a supergroup, the energy and excitement of all the songs and how important that is to any project, and the story about establishing a link between his son’s name and a famous English musician. We also discuss his excitement for The Damned going back to there original formation and playing shows, L.S. Dunes first performance ever at Riot Fest, and how Anthony Green was recruited into the project. During other parts of the show, Petar and Jozalyn discuss Ozzfest going to the Metaverse, how we felt watching the video clips, and Maynard James Keenan’s comments about how TikTok “turns to desperation to very quickly.” Song: L.S. Dunes “Permanent Rebellion” Song: L.S Dunes “2022” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices