Many of our favorite bands are replacing original members. From Nightwish to Dream Theater and more, we've seen lots a major bands with lineup changes over the years. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for metal?  Join Metal Evang...

AI is changing the face of the world. From how we do business to how we create music. Does technology spell the end of human creators?Shoot us topics, thoughts and ideas to greatmetalpodcast@gmail.com

There is a metal subgenre that takes a lot of heat and has been given a pretty bad rep. But we’re here to set the record straight. Stick around for the Hot Take to hear our defense of one of the most controversial metal styles.Shoot us ...

One man has inspired and influenced the metal genre more than anyone else. Can you guess who?Join the GMP boys as they take a peek behind the curtain to see where so many metal names, themes, and imagery comes from.

Today on the Great Metal Podcast, we are going to give some hot takes on the issues with live shows, and where they stand in today's music scene. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we hit up the hot topi...

Welcome to a new format for the Great Metal Podcast. We are pulling together highlights of things we've done in the past for a little more of a structured and fast pace show. Today, we discuss emotion in metal. Join Metal Evangelis...

The Grammys has a supposed 350 “Experts” in various musical fields determining what categories nominees go in. Turns out none of them have heard of metal, so we are back again with the real Grammys for our third annual Metal Edition.Joi...

The new year is under way and the metal is already tearing through the ether! Let’s check out the top 10 metal releases for January 2023.Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss the metal the new year ha...

Metal has more in common with classical music than you might realize. Don't let people tell you metal is just noise! Teach them the refined sounds of metal. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss ...

Is listening to and playing metal just a hobby? Can it be a career? Can it make you enough money to quit your day job?Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss the surprising day jobs of rock stars before...

We know why metal is so good, but what makes Christmas music so endearing? And why do they blend together so well? And more importantly, can it really be HEAVY METAL? Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as w...

Metallica may be the undisputed king of metal when it comes to dollar bills, but do they actually write the best riffs? How does Lux Aeterna compare to other 2022 riffs? Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete a...

What's more metal than the sound of cold, hard industry? Today we chat about the sounds and bands that define the industrial metal genre. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss what defines Indust...

Band you love change their tune? Feeling like maybe they care less about the music than just the money these days? Where do you draw the line between authentic musical advancement vs placating the masses? Join Metal Evangelist Luke...

The mainstream music industry does not understand metal. At all. Like, zero percent. After reading a Rolling Stone article that listed Led Zepplin, AC/DC, and Rush as “heavy metal”, the Metal Evangelist Luke went into a rage and nearly destroye...

"What'd they say?" Sometimes you mishear a lyrics, and you just can't hear it any other way. How our minds make madness of lyrics is the topic of today's great metal podcast. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just P...

Every so often we like to check out up and coming metal bands and one of the best ways to determine that is to find out what the fans are listening to.Luckily, we get a lot of recommendations of bands and songs from our faithful listene...

These are riffs, intervals, melodies, lyrics that send shivers down your spine. Get ready to have your face melted and your breath taken away.Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss metal that is so goo...

Can a pop band write a metal song? In this episode, we've found some that have tried. Do they succeed? You decide!Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss when pop bands try to write metal.Shoot ...

Some songs just don't appear live, and today we dig into why that is. Turns out, there can be a variety a reasons, from too technical to too emotional. Metal songs stretch ALL bounds of difficulty. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shred...

With enough energy to blast your balls off, Power Metal is all about getting pumped up. Today, we discuss the power of this genre! Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss Power Metal. ...

As America celebrates Independence Day, we celebrate the great metal it has produced, and how that metal came to be. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss Patriot Metal. Shoot us top...

Today we dive into women with some technical chops, specifically in the shred guitar department. Get ready for some face melting solos!Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss lady shredders.. <...

We check out the itunes top charts for metal, and discuss what's popular today and our thoughts on it. Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster Scott and Just Pete as we discuss what's trending today (and maybe what should be trendi...

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration for writing that next killer riff, and what better inspiration than a killer flick? Today's episode is all about metal songs inspired by Hollywood hits!Join Metal Evangelist Luke, Shredmaster...