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Metal Robot Podcast

68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -

The podcast about all things metal, and everything in between!
Hosted by Tom McKay and features the world of metal in all its glory! Since 2016 he's been giving it all to the world of metal music and gone through the many sub-genres of metal to hear the best (and worst) of the bunch. Now since 2020, he's been taking this love of metal to the audio world, and bringing his unique spin on the heaviest, filthiest, and even most unique metal you've ever heard. From reviews of the latest in metal music, to engaging interviews with metal's rising stars, you can find it all on the show. And if that's not enough, Tom also dives into the week's biggest and funniest metal news you may have missed. The show is a mix of all that and so much more. Hit subscribe, and let's jump into the pit.
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I May Have Gone Crazy… | MRP #054

February 10, 2024 18:32 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-02-10) The final episode of the 2023 season delves into essential metal albums, featuring Killswitch Engage's "Alive or Just Breathing" as suggested by a listener. The episode discusses the album's significance in shaping the metalcore genre and its impact on modern metal (potentially going crazy in the process). The episode continues with an interview segment featuring Steve Crane from the death/doom band Dusk, continuing on from two episodes back, discussing t...

2023 Metal Robot Wrapped (w/Thrashers Paradise) | MRP #053

January 22, 2024 19:13 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2024-01-22) In this episode we wrap up the 2023 season with Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise to talk about what we’ve been listening to the most this past year. 2023 for many has been a rollercoaster, including for both me and Collin. Though we couldn’t get around to a best of the year list ourselves, that doesn’t mean we’ve been avoiding the black hole of the metal scene. This was the year that saw lots of new and interesting bands popping up, many of which we...

Essential Metal Albums. Is This One Of Them? | MRP #052

December 17, 2023 23:05 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-12-17) In this episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, the show kicks off with the death/doom metal band Dusk and their new album "Dissolve Into Ash." Dusk's vocalist and bassist, Steve Crane, providing insights into the band and their latest release. We then start up a new series called "Essentials Dungeon," where we delve into albums suggested by listeners as essential metal listening. The highlighted album in this episode is Dream Theater's "Octavarium". The e...

Why Do We Care About The Grammys? (no, really?) | MRP #051

December 06, 2023 15:50 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-12-06) In the latest Metal Robot Podcast, we kick off with Bandcamp shout-outs and reviews. We talk with Ontario thrasher Baffald with their new album “Fuk Off 2020” and the thrash scene in the 90s. We look into why the hell we still care about the Grammys and encourage other forms of metal award entertainment, and we wrap up the show with Blackbriar part 2 talking about ‘A Dark Euphony’ and what’s to follow. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal ...

Are People Hyped For Music Videos Anymore?? | MRP #050

November 06, 2023 14:06 - 1 hour - 94 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-11-06) We check back in with Ronnie Romero and get to know him on a… deeper level. Dark Symphonic metal band Blackbriar joins us to chat about ‘A Dark Euphony’. Plus, do you care about music videos? Are they worth making anymore? As well as the week’s latest releases. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact Che...

We Can Learn from Taylor Swift? | MRP #049

October 28, 2023 18:38 - 53 minutes - 85 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-10-28) Augurium returns to talk ‘Unearthly Will’ and why this one was different from the previous. We’ll also be joined by singer/songwriter Ronnie Romero, cause he just dropped a new album that’s a huge moment for his career. Why is that? He’ll tell us more. What metal musicians can learn from Taylor Swift… yes, really… and some new albums from the week’s latest releases. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalro...

Why YouTubers Hate Bill C-11, & Why They’re Wrong | MRP #048

October 19, 2023 13:06 - 1 hour - 112 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-10-19) Dawn of Existence returns from the last episode, going track by track of their latest album ‘Ancient Arts’. Joining us will be death metal band Augurium with their new album ‘Unearthly Will’. What the hell is going on with Canada’s online media? And some much-needed Bandcamp Friday plugs, plus two albums I didn’t get to talk about on release. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your mus...

Solo? Band? Which Is Better? | MRP #047

September 04, 2023 21:05 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-09-04) On this Labour Day episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, Dawn of Existence talks ‘Ancient Arts’. Avgmnt returns and stresses our internet connection with the Andromeda galaxy. You tell us if writing music solo is better, or if it’s better as a group project. And we check out Crucible of Hate, Circa Arcana, Tragic Forms, and some Bandcamp Friday shout-outs. It’s all coming up on the Metal Robot Podcast. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal con...

A.I. Has A Place In Metal... Because We're Already Using It | MRP #046

August 08, 2023 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-08-08) Let's get back to Aepoch in the past, talking that east coast tour with Carrion Vael. And we go to the future… or to another galaxy! 3 new albums for the return of our reviews segment. And, we’ll get real with the AI problem. It’s a hot topic, gotta milk it while it’s curdling. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot....

That New A7X. Æpoch’s Eastern Cdn Tour! Backing Tracks Bad? Forlesen’s Doom Experience | MRP #045

June 27, 2023 03:24 - 51 minutes - 81.7 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-06-26) So how about that new Avenged Sevenfold album “Life Is But A Dream”? Aepoch just wrapped up their Eastern Canada tour with Carrion Vael. We hear from YOU on Backing Tracks. Good? Bad? Neither? Both? Forlesen joined us a bit further back to talk their latest release Black Terrain. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrob...

From BLEH to YEAH! These Albums Got BETTER (w/ Thrashers Paradise, Valcata, Jaodae) | MRP #044

June 19, 2023 04:24 - 43 minutes - 71.4 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-06-19) From Bleh, to YEAH! What albums grew on us since we first heard them? Valcata talks Paralyzed and using GuitarPro for music creation. And Jaodae and I slowly find our way through the interview while derailing each other. 🤖Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ 🤘 Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact 🤘 Here are all the links referenced in th...

What The Hell Happened? | MRP BONUS

June 18, 2023 23:23 - 17 minutes - 35.7 MB

What The Hell Happened? | MRP BONUS by Tom McKay

Why Is It Important To Take Inspiration From OUTSIDE of Metal? (ft. Jaodae, Valcata) | MRP #043

April 19, 2023 16:01 - 51 minutes - 81.3 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-04-19) We sit down with Valcata’s Oha Cade to talk the new single “Paralyzed”. Plus, Jaodae – a Toronto based Instrumental Prog Band – talks “Chimera” and so much more. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT UKRAINE: https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/ Check out Homoiousios: https://hyperfollow....

From Power to Death! Evolving Your METAL Sound (w Legendarium, Thrashers Paradise) | MRP #042

April 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-04-03) With Quarter 2 upon us, it’s time to take a look at what’s coming up and see what we can come up with. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT UKRAINE: https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/ Check out Homoiousios: https://hyperfollow.com/homoiousios Check out Thrashers Paradise (Collin Sterl...

Top 5 BEST Metal Albums of 2022! | MRP #041

March 04, 2023 23:11 - 44 minutes - 72.7 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2023-03-04) Already in 2023, and that means it’s another year we hope to GOD doesn’t suck. But then again, 2 months later and the biggest trending topics are spy balloons, train derailments and people coming after AI art. Off to a helluva start! Coming up, Laura Vargas joins us once again to continue talking about the latest “Inferno Doll” single “Renfield”. Lots of good stuff we talked about that you don’t wanna miss out on. In place of our metal news recap - we get...

“RENFIELD” How THE INFERNO DOLL Turned A Romance Ballad To A Heavy Thrashing Metal Single | MRP #040

January 01, 2023 03:42 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-12-31) We finish our talk of work and giggles with The Effigy. Plus we get to talk Dracula just after Christmas with The Inferno Doll. In place of our metal news recap: We look back on some of our favourite news stories covered in the year, and even take a look at some we didn’t get to cover. Plus, we start counting down the Top 10 BEST Metal Albums of 2022! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g Se...

SINGLE-A-MONTH? A Gothic Metal Artist, And A Master Workaholic (ft. The Effigy, Viserion) | MRP #039

December 23, 2022 18:22 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-12-23) Christmas time is upon us! Lots of stuff coming out, including the joy and dread of the season, plus everyone’s end of the year lists! Don’t worry, I’ll have that ready for you soon enough. Coming up, Effy Gold joins us on the show, the workaholic who’s releasing gothic symphonic metal singles every month. Makes me exhausted thinking about it, we’ll talk about how it’s done. Plus Viserion returns to wrap up our talk from last week. Professionalism in the m...

BLACK METAL (but not black metal) from NYC! (ft Viserion, Blood of Indigo) | MRP #038

November 07, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-11-07) We’re in November, and we know that because Mariah Carrey is currently blaring over your local hot topic loud speakers. Come on, at least play Twisted Sister’s Christmas album! It’s more on brand! On tonight’s show, Blood of Indigo returns to talk Dawn of the Shaded World. Plus, we sit down over a couple beers with New York’s very own black metal (but not quite black metal) band Viserion to talk their single “Reborn in Darkness”! In the metal news recap: I...

Behind the MOST EPIC Symphonic DM Album of 2022! (ft. Blood of Indigo, Collin Sterling) | MRP #037

November 01, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-10-31) It’s Universal Spooky Day! The day where it’s culturally appropriate to be a metalhead. Any other day, you’re just going through something. On tonight’s special Halloween edition of the show, we go on a journey through the most epic Cdn symphonic death metal album of 2022, Dawn of the Shaded World. Blood of Indigo’s Alex Centorame and Nathan Gross will join us for that. Plus, Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise joins us to look forward at the final quart...

Hōgaku X Symphonic Synthwave!? How did THAT Happen? (feat. Holly Royle, Witnesses) | MRP #036

October 05, 2022 00:36 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-10-04) It’s officially the month of October! It feels like this year has gone by so fast, and that may be because it’s all molding together into an incoherent blob of “oh god 2022 is normal now”. But on the Brightside, Halloween is soon upon us, and people are already getting ready for Christmas. Again, 2022 is normal! On the line-up for tonight, Witnesses returns from last week’s talk of Dracula. And joining us is Holly Royle of disconnected Souls to talk the “K...

"What Is The Metal Robot Podcast?" | MRP #000

September 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.92 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-09-28) What Is The Metal Robot Podcast? Subscribe to find out more! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g See this and more at = https://themetalrobot.com Like MRR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot Follow MRR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theMetalRobot Follow MRR on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ Join the MRR Discord: https://discord.gg/wzb9DWQWkp ------...

Doom metal + Dracula (but the side characters) (ft Greg Schwan, Splintered Throne) | MRP #035

September 23, 2022 16:49 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-09-23) IT’S MY BIRTHDAYI am now officially 25 years old! And there’s a great show we have today. JMo of Splintered Throne returns for part 2 of our conversation from last week. Also Greg Schwan joins us for the new Witnesses EP “The Holy Water” EP. Doom metal, plus Dracula side characters is on the menu for that. The Black Dahlia Murder have figured out if they’ll continue as a band, and Marilyn Manson’s legal troubles are only just getting started. Also: The Dev...

The Start of Twitch's FASTEST Growing Drummer!! | MRT #005

September 12, 2022 01:59 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Metal Robot Throwback (2020-04-08) The start of the pandemic was an interesting time. People were staying home more, and streamers and online content creators started to see their numbers rise. Though SunfyreTV's rise happened recently, she to saw an increase in viewership around this time. And I, wanting to use the pandemic to be productive, decided to send emails out to as many people as possible for an interview. SunfyreTV was the only one to say yes! Here's how that went. Check out t...

Modern 80s twist for “The Greater Good of Man” (feat. Splintered Throne, Kilfeather) | MRP #034

August 30, 2022 20:37 - 53 minutes - 84.2 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-08-30) We’re wrapping up August with a bang this week, back from the hiatus and ready to bring on the fire! And this is apparently brought to you by Avatar who want to be our saviours… go figure. On tonight’s episode, Kilfeather returns for part 2. Also, Splintered Throne’s new album The Greater Good of Man released last week with Lisa Mann behind the mic, let’s talk with the band’s guitarist Jason Moser. In the metal news recap: “Bring Me To Life” hit the top of...

Kilfeather's "Armchair Revolutionaries" | MRP #033

August 16, 2022 00:38 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-08-15) How many people have seen Tommy Lee’s d**k this week? That aside, we’ve got a jam packed show for you today. Atavistia is here to talk about that hilarious T-shirt design. Plus Kilfeather released a new album this week, let’s talk to him about it and so much more. Metallica were loved by all, now those same people wanna cancel them. Plus Spotify is trying something new, curious to know if it’ll flop. And, let’s take a crack at the first Arch Enemy album in...

Kilfeather on “Armchair Revolutionaries” (feat. Kilfeather, Atavistia) | MRP #033

August 16, 2022 00:38 - 1 hour - 103 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-08-15) How many people have seen Tommy Lee’s d**k this week? That aside, we’ve got a jam packed show for you today. Atavistia is here to talk about that hilarious T-shirt design. Plus Kilfeather released a new album this week, let’s talk to him about it and so much more. Metallica were loved by all, now those same people wanna cancel them. Plus Spotify is trying something new, curious to know if it’ll flop. And, let’s take a crack at the first Arch Enemy album in...

“Satanic Panic NEVER went away!” (feat. Alan Cross) | MRP #032

August 08, 2022 01:09 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-08-07) The Satanic Panic! Yes, I’m still talking about this. Joining me tonight is Alan Cross of the Ongoing History of New Music podcast. In the metal news recap: Steel Panther on the cover of a Motley Crue documentary? And who’s the most successful touring metal act of the past 40 years? I’d tell you now, but that would spoil Metallica’s surprise. Plus, reviews for that new Amon Amarth album, a request from you and more from this weeks new releases.   Subscri...

Gonemage, Video Games, the Satanic Panic 2.0? | MRP #031

August 01, 2022 22:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-08-01) So apparently the satanic panic is back? Well actually it’s trending on Twitter. But that weirdness aside, we’re on episode 31 of the show! A special 2 parter interview with Gonemage, a grind-blackened-nintendo-core-thing project about video games and his last album “Master of Disgust”. In the news recap, we get into that “satanic panic” thing and what it has to do with the pope. Plus Michael Keene of The Faceless goes on a normal one again. But in this we...

Selling Out & Metal! (ft. Collin Sterling, Box) | MRP #030

July 25, 2022 00:48 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-07-24) We’re on episode 30 of the show! Box’s Andrew Stromstaad is back for the upcoming album “Cherry Blossoms at Night”. Also, I sit down with my good friend Colin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise once again to talk about selling out. Does it still matter? Or are some just being crybabies about it? In the metal news recap, who’s really to blame for Sepultura’s split? Max says, it’s not his wife. And David Draiman has, oh, let’s say an odd opinion on Vince Neil’s ...

Musicians and Social Media (ft Lindsay Schoolcraft, Jon Asher, Box) | MRP #029

June 19, 2022 23:47 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-06-19) Happy Fathers Day! Lindsay Schoolcraft and Jon Asher join me in a panel discussion about musicians and social media. Avant-garde act Box has an album is due out soon, so let’s sit down with him to discuss that. And, we get into that new ONI record, along with Motionless In White, Kreator and Red Handed Denial! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g   See this and more at = https://themetalrobot...

The BEST Power Metal bands of ALL TIME! (ft. Collin Sterling, Scott Wilson)| MRP #028

May 28, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-05-28) We’ve got a different episode this time. No news, no reviews, just a discussion of the best power metal bands of all time with regular podcast guest Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise. Plus a continuation of our interview with Demiricous’ Scott Wilson about the band’s hiatus, finding the drive, and the future for the band along with talk about the new album “III: Chaotic Lethal”. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/chann...

The Disaster leading up to Demiricous calling it quits (ft Scott Wilson, SunfyreTV) | MRP #027

May 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-05-21) It’s another week, another podcast. Demiricous’ Scott Wilson joins the show to discuss the bands beginnings and the disaster that led to its eventual hiatus. SunfyreTV is back with us to talk about her various characters and so much more. Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam claims Rolling Stone “took me out of context” in Taylor Hawkins tribute. Anvil, MNRVA, Thy Kingdom Will Burn and Volturian new releases. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.y...

SunfyreTV - How a Twitch Drummer went VIRAL on TikTok | MRP #026

May 07, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-05-07) WE’RE BACK! Scattered Hamlet continuing from the last episode. I also sit down with Twitch drumming superstar Sunfyre TV about her recent rise to Twitch fame and so much more. We also have news of the week to follow AND we’ll get into that new Ibaraki album and many others. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g   See this and more at = https://themetalrobot.com   Like MRR on Facebook: https://...

Sir Oz (CRS) talks The Collector of Truths, Death Metal, & MORE! | MRT #004

April 23, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MB

The Metal Robot Throwback (2019-12-06) Looking back at the 3rd ever interview with Sir Oz of Mexican death metal band CRS. Pretty good for my third interview ever, but obviously not at its best. It's almost hilarious how bad I was at doing interviews. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact Full Video: https://youtu.be/Fsple122X5U ---------...

Scattered Hamlet took over the interview! (feat. Scattered Hamlet, TDW) | MRP #025

April 12, 2022 17:37 - 1 hour - 110 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-04-12) The chaos ensues with Scattered Hamlet, southern fry, southern… something metal band will join us from 5 months ago. As well, the finale of our talk with Tom TDW de Wit that’s been ongoing for the past few episodes! Special news segment about the Grammy awards, and we’ll get into Papa Roach’s new album and other new releases from this week. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g   See this and ...

Homoiousios: when the world makes metal together (ft. The Gee J, TDW) | MRP #024

April 03, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-04-02) The Gee J joins us with part 2 of our interview talking about his project Homoiousios, how it relates back to his former faith and much more, you don’t want to miss that. Also, part 2 of 3 of my interview with TDW – Tom de Wit – we talk about his studio The Imagineering Suite and much more proggy goodness. Metal news of the week, and also this weeks new releases, INCLUDING the mighty Meshuggah! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtu...

The Adventures of the Proggy Boi (ft Tom TDW de Wit) | MRP #023

March 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-03-26) On this episode of MRP, the release of Dream Widow (Foo Fighters) is finally here! Let’s talk about it! Also, I sit down with TDW to take us into the world of TDW. News of the week to follow, and ending the show with our friend Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise to get into the albums coming up that are getting us excited! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g   See this and more at = https:...

New 80s Metal in 2022?? | MRP #022

March 20, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-03-20) On this episode of MRP, Dark Funeral released their new album “We Are The Apocalypse”. Then, JJ Tartaglia of Thunderor, Skull Fist and Operus talks about… well that. Metal news of the week to follow and then Homoiousios, Metal voiced by the many! Guilherme Adriano (also known as The Gee J) is the founder of this idea, and I sit down with him to talk more about it. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E...

Astaroth Incarnate talks "Ascendence", their lyrical inspiration, & MORE! | MRT #003

March 12, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

The Metal Robot Throwback (2019-12-10) Looking back at the 4th interview, and the first "on location" interview. What could possibly go wrong with that!? The lack of portability was not great, the camera having a focus attack and the extra background noise was also not great, but at least we had a good time talking and enjoyed the show that took place afterwards! Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on th...

BEST (Non-Big 4) Thrash Metal Bands of ALL TIME! | MRP #021

March 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-03-07) On this episode of MRP, we start with March 4th releases, including the mighty Sabaton! Then, I let you tell me what the best non-big 4 thrash metal bands are. News of the week to follow, and then we end with an old un-released interview from Casket Robbery, talking about their song “The Hidden… The Hideous” Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g   See this and more at = https://themetalrobot.co...

Ukrainian Metal is off the chain! (ft. Collin Sterling) | MRP #020

February 27, 2022 01:07 - 1 hour - 130 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-02-26) News this week has been pretty grim. We start off the show with this weeks releases (including the new Corpsegrinder album), then with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in full swing, Collin Sterling and I take a look at some Ukrainian metal bands that deserve your support. Continuing with this weeks news recap, and ending the show with part 2 of Joseph Izayea’s interview about “Harder Truths”. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube....

Don't do THIS on your first PR campaign! (ft. Joseph Izayea, Jon Asher)| MRP #019

February 20, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 113 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-02-19) On this episode of MRP, we take a look at this weeks new releases; Dagoba, Bloodywood, Fumigation, and Nightrage. Then, Joseph Izayea tells us about himself and his new album "Harder Truths". Metal news of the week to follow, and then Jon Asher walks us through a PR campaign and some of the mistakes musicians make all the time. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g See this and more at = https...

Joseph Izayea's "Harder Truths", and Your First PR Campaign! | MRP #019

February 20, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 113 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-02-19) On this episode of MRP, we take a look at this weeks new releases; Dagoba, Bloodywood, Fumigation, and Nightrage. Then, Joseph Izayea tells us about himself and his new album "Harder Truths". Metal news of the week to follow, and then Jon Asher walks us through a PR campaign and some of the mistakes musicians make all the time. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g See this and more at = https...

BONUS: Your Favourite Metal Love Songs (Valentines Day 2022)

February 14, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-02-14) It is Valentines Day, the day where us single people tell couples taking pity on us to step on a nine inch nail. I asked you to tell me your favourite metal love songs, and BOY did you deliver! Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g See this and more at = https://themetalrobot.com Like MRR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot Follow MRR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theMetalRo...

Joe Rogan, Spotify, and The Order of the Young | MRP #018

February 06, 2022 03:26 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-02-05) This episode is Spotify mayhem! What has been going on with Spotify, Joe Rogan and Neil Young? Let's talk with Curtis Dewar and Gaia Guarda of C Squared Music Marketing! Then we take a look at Korn, Titanosaur, Venom Prison, TYMO and their releases from this week. Metal news of the week to follow, including the 2022 Rock & Roll hall of fame, Vinnie Paul NFT ideas, "Bring Me To Life" passing 1 billion YouTube views, Maledictis crowdfunding, and Halestorm's...

Lindsay Schoolcraft talks Martyr, the Harp, AND MORE! | MRT #002

February 05, 2022 04:39 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MB

The Metal Robot Throwback (2019-08-31) Looking back at the second interview, and hardest interview I've ever done, with Lindsay Schoolcraft. The reason why will define how a week of grief and frustration can turn into a great end with laughs and music. Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact Full Video: https://youtu.be/W8HkjKTnTjA --------...

Lindsay Schoolcraft's "Twin Flame" and why Patreon is important. | MRP #017

January 30, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

The Metal Robot Podcast (2022-01-29) On this episode of MRP we'll be speaking with Lindsay Schoolcraft about her new single/video "Twin Flame" as well as Patreon. Then some new albums came out this week that we discuss on the show. A recap of this weeks metal news. Then we return to the Music Corner with Collin Sterling of Thrashers Paradise. Subscribe for Reviews, Interviews and MORE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g See this and more at = https://themetalrobot.com ...

Pterodactyl Problems Talks Esoteric Hobbies, Their Name & MORE! | MRT #001

January 24, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

The Metal Robot Throwback (2019-03-24) Looking back at the very first interview I had ever done in my YouTube career. I got the chance to speak with Pterodactyl Problems 3 years ago for my college radio show at the time "Metal Robot Radio". Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal content you crave ► https://themetalrobot.com/ Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email! ► https://themetalrobot.com/contact Full Video: https://youtu.be/fTiz5dIOJBo --------------------...

BONUS: Lindsay Schoolcraft on Travis Scott/Astroworld Disaster

December 13, 2021 06:25 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

BONUS: Lindsay Schoolcraft on Travis Scott/Astroworld Disaster by Tom McKay

BONUS: Sam Astaroth on Travis Scott/Astroworld Disaster | MRP #016

December 13, 2021 06:25 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MB

BONUS: Sam Astaroth on Travis Scott/Astroworld Disaster | MRP #016 by Tom McKay

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