Death By Music Podcast
290 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis show is for the morbidly curious music fan - it's a combination of true crime and music history. Death By Music Podcast covers death in the music industry, from overdoses to plane crashes to cold-blooded murder.
NEW EPISODES MONTLY! MINI episodes every Monday - topical music stories with a bit of off-topic chit chat. 100+ archived mini episodes are available on our Patreon!
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Episodes
Paul Is Dead (Beatles) | Extendo 1
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWelcome to our first Extendo episode! This is longer than your typical Death By Music Mini, and less researched than your typical full episode (the podcast team is out of town for a few weeks!). Today's topic is the "Paul is Dead" conspiracy centering around Paul McCartney of The Beatles. Our main source of information is by Rob Sheffield for Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/paul-mccartney-is-dead-conspiracy-897189/ [email protected] By Alex Motte...
Death By Music Mini 20 - Rammstein Sued By German Cannibal
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBRammstein, German industrial metal band, was sued by a German cannibal for stealing his material. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Rammstein Sued By German Cannibal | Mini 20
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBRammstein, German industrial metal band, was sued by a German cannibal for stealing his material. Support the show
3.7 - Peter Steele (Type O Negative, Carnivore)
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBPeter Steele was quite the controversial figure, but his contributions to the goth metal scene are plentiful and undeniable. He died unexpectedly at the young age of 48. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uCxmoJyhC8CpQz9dEk6Yq?si=c621fd0ceeff4408 By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson. Support the show
Paula Abdul's Mysterious Unverified Plane Crash | Mini 19
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBPaula Abdul keeps telling the media about a plane crash she experienced in the early 90's, but there's little to no evidence to support her contradicting story. What do you think? Support the show
Death By Music Mini 19 - Paula Abdul's Mysterious Unverified Plane Crash
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBPaula Abdul keeps telling the media about a plane crash she experienced in the early 90's, but there's little to no evidence to support her contradicting story. What do you think? Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
3.6 - Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBJerry Garcia was a founding member of the legendary Grateful Dead, and one of the greatest guitarists of all time! He was involved in the counterculture movement of the 1960's, but all of the experimentation coupled with diabetes led to his death at the young age of 53. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2tLugsa57pp9BIuMoDFtaE?si=1dd38f7179bf4ea0 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Mu...
When Britney Spears Shaved Her Head | Mini 18
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis episode goes into the reasons why Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship in the first place. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 18 - When Britney Spears Shaved Her Head
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis episode goes into the reasons why Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship in the first place. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
3.5 - Aaliyah
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBAaliyah's tragic death happened at the young age of 22 - after a video shoot in the Bahamas, the overweight plane killed 9. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZReCdhZN28dlcB9JT9b1B?si=a7a1b96e7e854994 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson. Support the show
Dave Matthews Band Defecates on Chicago | Mini 17
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBYes, this really happened - 17 years ago this week! Let the anniversary celebration begin. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 17 - Dave Matthews Band Defecates on Chicago
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBYes, this really happened - 17 years ago this week! Let the anniversary celebration begin. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
3.4 - Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report)
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis jazz bass genius changed the instrument forever, but was on a dark path after struggles with mental health conditions and self-medicating. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ss2VTIMVh7L0gUyFJaCBl?si=0545380207c947aa . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 16 - Insane Clown Posse Juggalos March on Washington
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBRemember that one time the FBI labeled Juggalos as a gang? Neither does Cassie, but this episode dives into ICP's march on Washington where they fought the unfair association. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Insane Clown Posse Juggalos March on Washington | Mini 16
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBRemember that one time the FBI labeled Juggalos as a gang? Neither does Cassie, but this episode dives into ICP's march on Washington where they fought the unfair association. Support the show
3.3 - Whitney Houston
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWhitney's rise to superstardom was inevitable - she had the perfect voice, personality, and look. But there was something much darker going on behind the scenes, and the long tumble from the top ended with a tragic and untimely death. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Q2gVNbqbNlh7YOoZbgBCc?si=91484891e2ed4512 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson @aminalslikeyo...
Death By Music Mini 15 - Ozzy Osbourne Pees on the Alamo
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBHear Cassie read a cleverly written article on a story she's somehow never heard of: one of Ozzy's many blunders, taking a piss on the Alamo. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Ozzy Osbourne Pees on the Alamo | Mini 15
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBHear Cassie read a cleverly written article on a story she's somehow never heard of: one of Ozzy's many blunders, taking a piss on the Alamo. Support the show
3.2 - Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash
July 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBThis episode tells the tragic story of Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crash that killed 6 people at the height of their career. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CQZMX2iMq3PAvv2zJPd14?si=f4f2667d5ffa4c33 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson @aminalslikeyou on Instagram. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 14 - Ringo Starr's Sex Toy Dispute
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWhat's in a name? Well, when your name is Ringo Starr, apparently there are a lot of sex toy innuendos. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Ringo Starr's Sex Toy Dispute | Mini 14
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBWhat's in a name? Well, when your name is Ringo Starr, apparently there are a lot of sex toy innuendos. Support the show
3.1 - Wendy O. Williams (The Plasmatics)
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWendy O. was a total badass babe with a storied career as the frontwoman for The Plasmatics, and a successful solo career as well. After she faded from the limelight, Wendy tragically took her own life at the age of 48. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5siMrWkjNfpOmkOzHW6Cil?si=fa0afc9030e44390 . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Music by Demons. Artwork by Mike Johnson. Support th...
Death By Music Mini 13 - Selling Your Soul To Satan
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode gives a brief history of selling your soul to Satan in exchange for some sick riffs. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Selling Your Soul To Satan | Mini 13
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBThis episode gives a brief history of selling your soul to Satan in exchange for some sick riffs. Support the show
Bonus Episode - Q&A
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBHere's a little Q&A so you can get to know the Death By Podcast Team a little better. Season 3 starts back up next week! Support the show
Death By Music Mini 12 - Jim Morrison's Missing Shelby Mustang
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow does a car go missing? When it's the 60's and you're on drugs, nobody knows. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Jim Morrison's Missing Shelby Mustang | Mini 12
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHow does a car go missing? When it's the 60's and you're on drugs, nobody knows. Support the show
Mötley Crüe's Spaghetti Incident | Mini 11
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBThis is what happens when you don't shower for two months. Doesn't matter, had sex. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 11 - Mötley Crüe's Spaghetti Incident
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBThis is what happens when you don't shower for two months. Doesn't matter, had sex. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Four Ridiculous Rockstar Arrests | Mini 10
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBBlack Crowes' Chris Robinson, Skid Row's Sebastian Bach, Marilyn Manson, and Puddle of Mud's Wes Scantlin. Death By Podcast Team Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/2p0zepd1bqm3z5601bqfe3j29?si=3b6836484683423e Support the show
Death By Music Mini 10 - Four Ridiculous Rockstar Arrests
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBBlack Crowes' Chris Robinson, Skid Row's Sebastian Bach, Marilyn Manson, and Puddle of Mud's Wes Scantlin. Death By Podcast Team Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/2p0zepd1bqm3z5601bqfe3j29?si=3b6836484683423e Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Ace Frehley (KISS) Drinks Perfume | Mini 9
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhy would you do such a thing? Because you're an alcoholic, duh. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 9 - Ace Frehley (KISS) Drinks Perfume
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhy would you do such a thing? Because you're an alcoholic, duh. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Death By Music Minisode 9 - Ace Frehley (KISS) Drinks Perfume
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhy would you do such a thing? Because you're an alcoholic, duh.
Cynthia "Plaster Caster" Molds Celebrity Genitals | Mini 8
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBDrew thinks dicks are cute. Here's a fun mini episode on a groupie that would make plaster replicas of rock star penises. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 8 - Cynthia "Plaster Caster"
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBDrew thinks dicks are cute. Here's a fun mini episode on a groupie that would make plaster replicas of rock star penises.
Death By Music Mini 8 - Cynthia "Plaster Caster" Molds Celebrity Genitals
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBDrew thinks dicks are cute. Here's a fun mini episode on a groupie that would make plaster replicas of rock star penises. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
2.10 - Freddie Mercury (Queen) Part 2: Re-recorded
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBFreddie Mercury was an artist and an icon, soon-to-be legend as the frontman of Queen. This episode covers Queen's career after hitting it big with "Bohemian Rhapsody." Queen quickly became one of the biggest bands in the world, and with that came plenty of booze, drugs, and lots of partying. This episode covers HIV/AIDS, and Freddie Mercury's illness and death. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/...
2.10 - Freddie Mercury (Queen) Part 2
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBFreddie Mercury was an artist and an icon, soon-to-be legend as the frontman of Queen. This episode covers Queen's career after hitting it big with "Bohemian Rhapsody." Queen quickly became one of the biggest bands in the world, and with that came plenty of booze, drugs, and lots of partying. This episode covers HIV/AIDS, and Freddie Mercury's illness and death. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/...
Death By Music Mini 7 - Taylor Swift
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThis mini covers the controversy and reasoning behind Taylor Swift re-recording her first six albums! We were confused as hell so we decided to hash it out on a mini episode.
Death By Music Mini 7 - Taylor Swift Re-Recording First 6 Albums
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThis mini covers the controversy and reasoning behind Taylor Swift re-recording her first six albums! We were confused as hell so we decided to hash it out on a mini episode. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
Taylor Swift Re-Recording First 6 Albums | Mini 7
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThis mini covers the controversy and reasoning behind Taylor Swift re-recording her first six albums! We were confused as hell so we decided to hash it out on a mini episode. Support the show
2.9 - Freddie Mercury (Queen) Part 1: Re-recorded
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBFreddie Mercury was an artist and an icon, soon-to-be legend as the frontman of Queen. This episode covers his early life and beginnings in Queen, up until their monumental release of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Tune in next week for part two, which covers the latter part of Queen, Freddie's solo career, and his sickness and decline. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xeYrTE9wbEZJHd6C69rDt?si=8bfbfd79e9...
2.9 - Freddie Mercury (Queen) Part 1
May 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBFreddie Mercury was an artist and an icon, soon-to-be legend as the frontman of Queen. This episode covers his early life and beginnings in Queen, up until their monumental release of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Tune in next week for part two, which covers the latter part of Queen, Freddie's solo career, and his sickness and decline. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xeYrTE9wbEZJHd6C69rDt?si=8bfbfd79e9...
Death By Music Mini 6 - The Beatles
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this minisode, we're putting the "beat" in Beatles. Turn the lights down low.
The Beatles Scandalous Stories | Mini 6
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this minisode, we're putting the "beat" in Beatles. Turn the lights down low. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 6 - The Beatles Scandalous Stories
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this minisode, we're putting the "beat" in Beatles. Turn the lights down low. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)
2.8 - Pearl Jam at Roskilde 2000: Re-recorded
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBA crowd crush happened during the Pearl Jam performance at Danish music festival Roskilde in 2000. The overcrowding and lack of security resulted in the tragic deaths of several young men. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15LYRayqY451dYY0vKXIH8?si=CtSgwDajQ_u_pd9UUMB3DA . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Support the show
2.8 - Pearl Jam at Roskilde 2000
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBA crowd crush happened during the Pearl Jam performance at Danish music festival Roskilde in 2000. The overcrowding and lack of security resulted in the tragic deaths of several young men. [email protected] Listen to the accompanying playlist for this episode on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15LYRayqY451dYY0vKXIH8?si=CtSgwDajQ_u_pd9UUMB3DA . By Alex Motteler, Cassie Gardener, and Jake. Support the show
Death By Music Mini 5 - Dolly Parton Loses Dolly Parton Drag Contest
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MBFind out what happened when Dolly Parton entered a drag contest as herself... And how she attracted the KKK to her theme park in Nashville. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/deathbypodcastteam)