Focus on Metal Podcast
By Dario, Mandy, Scott, Julien
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Podcast Description
Focus on Metal is a premier global metal crazed netcast featuring dedicated and knowledgeable fans with years of radio experience. This fast paced show features interviews with metal's most important personalities, latest news headlines, captivating topics, great music, reviews of the latest releases and plenty of segments from contributing metalheads. The weekly show you've all been waiting for is just a click away. We Focus on Metal. Everything else is insignificant.
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ExplicitEP 73 - Focus on Steel & Fire Records | Episode 73 - Focus on Steel & Fire Records Once again the listeners have come through with a great idea, put the spotlight on some of the great small metal labels out there. So this episode we kick things off with a look at Steel & Fire Records and there great old school compilation "True Metal Never Rusts Vol 1". This comp is , as they say, all killer no filler as you will hear on this weeks show. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. You can the compilation for yourself at: http://steelandfirerecords.bandcamp.com/ Want to know bout the bands we featured this week? Here's where to go. Switchblade - http://www.myspace.com/switchblade777 Air Raid - http://www.facebook.com/AirRaidOfficial Razormaze - http://www.facebook.com/razormaze Neverworld - http://www.neverworldmetal.co.uk/ Skull Hammer - http://www.skullhammer.net/ Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place Set for release on March 13th. It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 2/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 72 - Focus on Don Jamieson | Episode 72 - Focus on Don Jamieson When John Katic from Iron City Rocks let us know that there was interview with fellow metalhead Don Jamieson available for air we jumped at the chance to run it. So this episode we present John talking with Don as well as me doing a bunch o' talking by myself. Plus we throw in a scrap metal segment and some other great stuff. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place Set for release on March 13th. It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 71 - Big 4 Undercard | Episode 71 - Big 4 Undercard Everyone can usually agree on the Big 4 but what about those great bands that have always been considered contenders? That's usually where the real discussion between metal fans lies. Everybody has their own take on who belongs in that pantheon right below the Big 4. and J and I are no different. We had total agreement on a few but in true metal tradition we had to thrash out the final spot. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place Set for release on March 13th. It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 70 - Hair Strikes Back | Episode 70 - Hair Strikes Back WARNING - This episode may cause you to choke on hairspray. Nostalgia is not what it used to be. J and I have noticed a recent trend in metal releases. There appears to be two metal revivals bubbling to the surface and coincidentally one is making J happy and the other is making me happy. This episode we focus on J's. Always one to appreciate the fun parts of metal (which is why he's a big Anthrax fan) J has been happy to see a lot of new bands unabashedly displaying their eighties hair metal influences. So this episode we explore some of these bands. Call em' hair, sleaze, or glam these guys are gaining traction without a boost from major labels. Stay tuned for an episode in the near future where we will delve into the revival of NWOBHM and classic metal…UP THE IRONS! And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place Set for release on March 13th. It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 69 - Forging A Road To Metal | Episode 69 - Forging A Road To Metal Way back about thirty episodes we asked for your gig travel stories. One of our listeners answered the call and so this episode was inspired by some great European road stories. The take away I got from all this is that metal fans will go to great lengths to see their favorite bands. I doubt that Bieber fans ever crossed a continent for a show but for metalheads the journey as they say can be the reward. What the hell am I talking about? The metal at the end is THE reward. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 68 - Ride The Relevancy | Episode 68 - Ride The Relevancy The words were tendered…Tallica no longer relevant! Being a long time fan I had to disagree. I figured I would toss it out to J he was going to agree with one of the views and either way it would make for great discussion. I almost expected him to go against my opinion, knowing his reaction to the Black Album but to my surprise he stood firmly in the relevancy camp. Judging by the incredible anniversary shows they just rolled out at the Fillmore I think we made the right decision. Playing a week of shows with no songs being played more than once. If that wasn't enough the band also rolled out pretty much everyone ho ever played with them including the mysterious Hugh Tanner, Lloyd Grant, Ron McGovney, Mr Newsted, and of course mega Dave just to name a few. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 67 - Psyched About Sykes | Episode 67 - Psyched About Sykes John Sykes one of hard rock and metal's quintessential journeyman guitar players. Whitesnake, one of metal's great hopes of 1987. The question arose, did Coverdale screw the proverbial metal pooch when he sacked the band that really played on the 1987 album. That's the topic of this weeks episode…along with the usual unplanned rambles along the way. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 66 - The Black Metal Episode | Episode 66 - The Black Metal Episode What??? No not that Black metal. This episode was inspired by two things. A suggestion from J and a comment from Doug Pinnick on "That Metal Show". So we thought why not tackle the subject this week. The roots of metal are tied directly to American blues and the pentatonic blues box. If that's the case why are there not more black folks in metal? It's not like there are not some great examples in metal right now, why aren't there more. I'm not sure if we came away with an answer but the discussion was pretty good anyways. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 65 - Music Discovery II | Episode 65 - Music Discovery II Time once again for one of our more popular shows, music discovery. It's been a few months so why not get the word out about some great releases. Hopefully you ill hear some must have tunes and go out get them for yourself. That's a wrap for this year. Next up in 2012 is the mysterious Black Metal episode. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check their program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 12/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 64 - Satan Claws is Comin' to Town | Episode 64 - Satan Claws is Comin' To Town Time once again for us at FoM to spread some holiday cheer. So for your consumption here's our second annual holiday/year end episode. J and I discuss the past year and throw out a few wishes for 2012, all with a healthy dash of metal clad holiday tunes. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 63 - Final Score on the Big 4 | Episode 63 - Final Score on the Big 4 So we have talked about two of the latest release from the Big 4 in the last few episodes. In this episode J and I look at the latest recorded output from all of the Big 4 and give our current ratings on who comes out on top. We also have a contribution from Cast Iron comrade John Katic as he talks with Jonny from Art Of Dying and finally J and I do our first Scrap Metal revisited as we look at the latest release from Riot. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 62 - Drummer Roundup Part 2 | Episode 62 - Drummer Roundup Part 2 So here's part 2 of the roundup of some of our favorite drummers this weeks episode is capped off with an interview with the legendary Andy Parker from UFO humbly submitted by one John Katic. If you haven't caught John's show head over to castironring.com and follow the link to Iron City Rocks. Be sure to check out all the other great shows there as well. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 12/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitCast Iron Ring Update | Hey FoMers just wanted to give a quick rundown of the latest episodes of the shows on the Cast Iron Ring and to also let out some breaking news about the ring. It's been less than a month and we have already almost doubled our show offerings. Lots of great shows to choose from so I urge you to check them out. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 61 - Drummer Roundup Part 1 | Episode 61 - Drummer Roundup Part 1 So far on FoM we have talked about singers and bassists. We talk guitarists on pretty much every episode, although I would expect that they will get their own roundup in the future. However the next two episodes of FoM are all about the skin pounders. The original concept was that J and I would each bring a list to the table like our artwork episode. In this case it didn't quite work out so well. This time J came up short on the list but what the hell, ever forward. That's metal !!!! And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 60 - Focus On Worship Music | Episode 60 - Focus on Worship Music Okay, so we aren't the first metal podcast to do a breakdown of the long awaited Anthrax release "Worship Music" but what the hell we are gonna do it anyways. This week J and I discuss the new disc and J also waxes a bit on the new Megadeth release too. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Check out Sonic Age Records for some killer metal music http://www.sonicagerecords.com/index.php Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 59 - Focus on TH1RT3EN | Episode 59 - Focus on Th1rt3en It's been a Mega month. The new Gigantour lineup was announced and on the same day Mustaine and co released their new disc on Roadrunner fittingly titled Thirteen. In this episode of FoM we assess the Gigantour tour and do a track by track rundown of the new disc. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth: Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Check out Sonic Age Records for some killer metal music http://www.sonicagerecords.com/index.php Focus on Metal is proud to be a part of the Cast Iron Ring. Check out our partner shows at http://castironring.com/ | 11/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 58 - The Countdown Winds Down | Episode 58 - The Countdown Winds Down Countdown winds down…WTF? This weeks episode drops within days of the reveal of The Cast Iron Ring. Head over to http://castironring.com/ and watch the seconds tick by until all is revealed on 11/11/11 In the meantime have a listen to this weeks episode as J and I wrap up our discussion of music delivery past, present and future. I'll also given update on what former FoM guests Benedictum are up to and roll some great metal tunes including a NWOBHM blast from the past. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth:Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Check out Sonic Age Records for some killer metal music http://www.sonicagerecords.com/index.php Set for launch on 11/11/11 FoM will be part of the Cast Iron Ring. Stay tuned for more details at http://castironring.com/ | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 57 - Focus on John Petrucci | Episode 57 - Focus on John Petrucci Okay maybe John Petrucci is only part of the podcast but would you have been as interested if it said Focus on Formats Part 1. I didn't think so. So first up this week J and I will be delving into the formats we bought metal on both past and present. We had a lot to say so this puppy will be divided among this weeks show and the one to follow. Then, we get to John Petrucci. Cohost John Katic caught up with Petrucci fresh from the release of the new disc "A Dramatic Turn of Events". JP talks about the new disc, tour plans, and some of his solo stuff too. This weeks brings us less than two weeks from the launch of the Cast Iron Ring. Stay tuned for more. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net For all the latest Dream Theater news go to: http://www.dreamtheater.net/ For John Petrucci news and mercy log on to: http://johnpetrucci.com/ FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth:Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Set for launch on 11/11/11 FoM will be part of the Cast Iron Ring. Stay tuned for more details at http://castironring.com/ | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 56 - A Black Tide of Drummers | Episode 56 - A Black Tide of Drummers For some reason, with no intent beforehand, this one turned into a drummer episode. First up is MVP drummer Scot Coogan the man behind the skins on the latest Lynch Mob disc as well as the stick man for Ace Frehley (among others). We catch up with Scot right before the Lynch Mob show in Pittsburgh. I know what you're saying, MVP. Hey the guy's a local boy so I gotta give him props. Next up is a sit down with Steven Spence from upstarts Black Tide. Fresh off the sophomore release and some killers tour stuff, including opening two local gigs for Iron madden, Steven talks all things Black Tide. We also open the vault and give you a taste of now defunct NYC metallers Sinful. And as always metal tunes for your headbanging pleasure. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth:Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. Set for launch on 11/11/11 FoM will be part of the Cast Iron Ring. Stay tuned for more details at http://castironring.com/ | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 55 - Focus on Christian Metal | Episode 55 - Focus on Christian Metal Christian metal, white metal, unblack metal whatever you want to call J and I don't know much about it so that means it's a perfect topic for Focus on Metal. Apparently Christian metal has a huge following and that really peaked our interest her on the show. Ya we know about the obvious bands but it's surprising just how many bands are out there in this genre. Probably the biggest scene for this type of metal right now is in metalcore. It's amazing how many metalcore are christian focused and yet have a large fan base in both the secular and non-secular communities. So with all that in mind J and I hunkered down into our metal libraries searching for examples of this genre and we were surprised at what we found. We call this one The Godcast…enjoy. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth:Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 54 - Nick Catanese, Focus on the Evil Twin | Episode 54 - Nick Catanese, Focus on the Evil Twin Nick Catanese has got to have one of the best gigs out there. Faithful sidekick to Zakk Wylde and the anchor for Black Label Society. Nick is the man and our man with the interviews John Katic caught up with Nick for a little chat. As usual when to Pittsburgh boys get together there's gonna be some honest smack talk going on and in this installment Nick lays out his thought on several topics. Nick does tend to have a bit of a Star Wars obsession goin on so we will have to forgive him if he goes of a bit on the sci fi. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Check out Nick's official site at: http://eviltwinhq.net/ John Katic's Nick Catanese interview for Guitar World is at: http://www.guitarworld.com/interview-guitarist-nick-catanese-evil-twin-black-label-society FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ Be sure to check out Bill Hale's new book Megadeth:Another Time, A Different Place It's available for pre order right now on Amazon. | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 53 - Focus on Phil Soussan | Episode 53 - Focus On Phil Soussan Phil Soussan, the guy is a true journeyman bass legend. He's the guy behind Ozzy's "Shot In The Dark". He's worked with Jimmy Page and tons of other folks. So this week on Focus on Metal it's all about Phil. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want to know more about what Phil is doing, head over to http://philsoussan.com/home FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ | 10/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 52 - Artwork Summit Pt 2 | Episode 52 - Artwork Summit Pt 2 This week we present the second half of our metal album artwork discussion. If your usual two metalheads discussing their picks wasn't enough we decided to let a third metalhead give their opinions too, in a special guest feature. Stay tuned next week when Nick Catanese drops by FoM. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ | 9/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 51 - Artwork Summit Part 1 | Episode 51 - Artwork Summit Pt. 1 Long talked about, we finally devoted an entire discussion to metal album artwork. This week and continuing next week we bring you the first F0M episode solely focused on artwork. Yes we actually were able to stay focused on topic for an entire discussion. I brought the vinyl and J brought the CDs and we had at it. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 50 - Focus On Manowar | Episode 50 - Focus on Manowar I know a lot of shows make a big deal out of getting to episode 50 but ya know we do a weekly show so 50 isn't really that much of a milestone. So with that in mind we decided that this week it was time for the Manowar Super Special. Strange choice? Maybe, but J had suggested it awhile back and I thought, why not. So this week it's Manowar and nothing but Manowar. I think that's how they would want it, right. So if your a fan of Rob and the boys then hopefully this will be a great episode. And if you aren't really familiar with them then this will serve as an excellent guideline to the band. And if you don't like the band then this episode will probably... For more Manowar news visit the Kingdom Of Steel at http://www.manowar.com/ And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ | 9/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 49 - Metal Mantra | Episode 49 - Metal Mantra This week on FoM we delve into J's mantra "when a singer leaves a band, I'm done". It's a long and winding road but I'm still gonna try and convince him that some singers can be replaced. Plus lotsa classic metal tunes and another round of Six Degrees Of Steve Harris. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. For some great books on metal and hard rock head to http://www.martinpopoff.com/ | 8/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 48 - Martin To The Max | Episode 48 - Martin To The Max This week on FoM we bring you master metal author Martin Popoff. Few authors can lay claim to the track record of this guy. 34 books on hard rock and metal. He is probably the all time king of album reviews, coming in just shy of 8000 reviews. Add his time with Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles and all the liner notes and other stuff he's done and it all adds up to an unbeatable track record of metal authorship. So being a long time buyer of Martin's books I was psyched to have him on the show. We discuss his latest two books "Black Sabbath FAQ" and "The Deep Purple Royal Family" both of which I highly recommend. Of course when two old school metal heads with the same kinda music background get together we talked about a whole bunch of other stuff too. Plus J and I talk a bit on the Sabs and of course there's your weekly dose of classic metal. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want to order some of Martin's great books: http://www.martinpopoff.com/ FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. | 8/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 47 - Metal Discovery 1 | Episode 47 - Metal Music Discovery 1 How do ya follow a George Lynch episode? Dunno, but here's what we're gonna do. There's been a load of great classic flavored metal releases this year and it's about time we publicized some of them. J and I realized that we just don't have enough time in a regular episode to keep everyone up to date on the great stuff out there so here's our shot at rectifying the situation. We looked at what has come out so far this year, picked some of our favorites and put em' all into this show. Hopefully you will find some worthwhile stuff in here. Next week we'll return with one of our normal topic based show. The topic? Black Sabbath. But that's nothing compared to the main event. I'll be sitting down with number uno metal author and undisputed king of album reviews Martin Popoff. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net FoM cohost John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. | 8/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 46 - Lynched | Episode 46 - Lynched George Lynch. Need I say more? Hard to believe that three episodes ago we were talking about Winger and this episode it's Mr. Scary himself George Lynch (courtesy of our cohost John Katic from Iron City Rocks). So George will be talking about the new album as well as the gear that makes his tone. J and I will set the stage will bit of chat on the whole Eddie versus Randy deal. Long story short if it smells like it, it probably is. As usual we will play plenty of metal including some tasty treats from George's latest release "Kill All Control" And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want to keep up on all things Lynch: http://georgelynch.com/wordpress/ John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 45 - Scrued | Episode 45 - Scrued It's been a hot summer so far and this week J and I got a bit lazy. So this one's a bunch of talk about a bunch of stuff all adding up to nothing (except some amusing conversation). Sometimes a hot summer day will do that to ya, but we still put out a show and that's what counts. Plus we throw Killer Dwarfs on the scrap pile and round it out with an interview with shredder Rob Balducci (courtesy of Iron City Rocks). And of course a bunch of great metal for your listening pleasure. Fear not though, next week we get Lynched. That's right the master himself George Lynch will be the featured guest on the show and I'm sure I'll be driving J nuts with guitar talk. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net You can find out more about Rob Balducci at http://www.robbalducci.com/ John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. Be sure to check out Bob Nalbandian's three part Skull Sessions podcast on the BIG 4. You can find the podcast on iTunes or head to http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/ShockwavesSkullSessions/ it absolutely worth listening to. Looking to round out your metal collection. Century Media has put together an excellent collection of essential metal releases on their store. Go to http://www.cmdistro.com/Essential/Heavy_Metal/10?sortOrder=Rating and shop away. | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 44 - Iron Woman | Episode 44 - Iron Woman As promised this week on FoM we have one of the coolest vocalists in metal today, Veronica Freeman from Benedictum. If you are unfamiliar with Benedictum we aim to change that this week. Veronica and I sat down for a chat about the band and their latest release Dominion. Veronica is the female version of Dio. Not only because of her incredible pipes but also because she his just as personable and down to earth as Ronnie was. In fact if you want to hear her sing some Dio pick up a copy of Benedictum's first release Uncreation. To kick off the show J and I had a chat about the changing face of women in metal and look back at some of the well known and lesser known women who have made in impact in metal. Looking to round out your metal collection. Century Media has put together an excellent collection of essential metal releases on their store. Go to http://www.cmdistro.com/Essential/Heavy_Metal/10?sortOrder=Rating and shop away. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Check out all things Benedictum at: http://benedictum.net/ and be sure to sign up for their mailing list so you can keep up on everything they are doing as well as upcoming dates. In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. Be sure to check out Bob Nalbandian's three part Skull Sessions podcast on the BIG 4. You can find the podcast on iTunes or head to http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/ShockwavesSkullSessions/ it absolutely worth listening to. | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 43- Hey Beavis... | Episode 43 - Hey Beavis... It's Winger. I know, I know. I could just blame this one on J but he has a point, Winger is a pretty damn good group of musicians that kinda got the shaft by a friggin cartoon. So on this episode J and I toss around the Winger talk. To back up the viewpoint we toss out a few tunes from the last two albums which, although having some semblance of earlier stuff, is headed in a heavier direction. Then we follow that up with a chat with Reb Beach brought to us by contributing cohost John Katic. John and Reb will talk Winger and Whitesnake plus some of Reb;s possible upcoming solo stuff. We also play a dedication for recently departed Motorhead guitarist Michael "Wurzel" Burston. And to make sure you don't think we're heading down the hair band rabbit hole we play some brand new Seven Witches for ya. Next week is the long awaited chat with Benedictum's killer vocalist Veronica Freeman so stay tuned for FoM # 44 and I do believe that there's some George Lynch in our very near future too. And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net John Katic's own great show can be found at: http://www.ironcityrocks.com/ In addition to iTunes and other podcast providers Focus On Metal is aired weekly Tuesdays on http://www.purerockradio.net be sure to check there program page for this show as well as the other great metal shows they have on tap. | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 42 - Metal Merch To The Max | Episode 41 - Metal Merch To The Max Merch the hallmark of every metal head. For many it's the first indication that that other weird dude is a metal head too. On this episode wistfully discuss metal merchandise of the past as well as the current state of the metal merchandise machine. Head back to yesteryear where back patches and classic concert tees roamed wild in the streets. We also managed to cram in a great interview with Michael Wilton from Queensryche. Whip discusses the new disc, their summer 30th anniversary tour plans, the Epitaph run with Judas Priest and even some of his own merchandise that's out there. Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want More of the Blade : http://www.queensryche.com/ is the official site for Queensryche. Get all the latest news, sign up for the email list, and buy all your Queensryche stuff including the new disc. http://www.michaelwilton.com/ is Whips own site where you can check in all of his other bands and activities If you want to check out Whip Ale head to http://www.ratpakrecordsamerica.com/whipale.cfm | 7/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 41 - Beer, Spatula and Death | In this strange and oddly paced episode recorded at four different occasions that took two months to complete, we learn about some bizarre news events and follow a few oddball online happenings. In the spotlight we have world renowned photographer Mark Weiss. The episode happens to close a chapter of a specific Focus on Metal division. Get ready for the unexpected, get a cold one and crank it up. Oh, and stay focused. \m/ | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 40 - Rokken with... | Episode 40 - Rokken with... C'mon you know you are a Dokken fan. Just admit it and prepare to bask in the metal goodness of classic era Dokken. On this episode Scott and J delve into the first four releases from the George, Don, Mick And Jeff (and Juan if you wanna be technical). Up for examination are Breaking The Chains, Tooth and Nail, Under Lock And Key , and Back For The Attack. We also make a brief stop with the Nightmare on Elm Street EP and since we are known to go down roads we don't intend to go, we also end up discussing briefly the catalog in the nineties after the "classic era" releases. In addition to that we have a quick rundown of some new metal releases for your summer enjoyment and of course the usual dose of metal tuneage. Visit Focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want any of the discs discussed today: http://www.cmdistro.com/ or http://www.cduniverse.com Can't wait for the normal iTunes feed, need to hear FOM the day it comes out. Head over to http://www.purerockradio.net and check out the schedule for all the great metal shows including the first run slot for FOM. …and remember, Focus On Metal everything else is insignificant. | 6/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 39 - Two Tickets To Metal Paradise? | Episode 39 - Two Tickets To Metal Paradise? The concert experience, is it better, worse, the same? Are fans a better audience in Europe or North America? Every metal head knows South American metal fans totally know how to have a concert experience. So It ain't even worth discussing. As far as the other questions J and Scott spend this episode dissecting and dissertating upon those very questions. Also up, we throw Shok Paris on the scrap pile and wrap it up with a chat with none other than Ricky Warwick. Former leader of The Almighty but nowadays better known as the new frontman for the legendary Thin Lizzy. And if that ain't enough metal goodness we also debut a brand new segment, The Tape Trader. The music on this one is of a decidedly NWOBHM bent as we hear from the likes of AIIZ, Girlschool and Picture to name but a few. Visit focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want any of the discs discussed today: http://www.cmdistro.com/ or http://www.cduniverse.com Can't wait for the normal iTunes feed, need to hear FOM the day it comes out. Head over to http://www.purerockradio.net and check out the schedule for all the great metal shows including the first run slot for FOM. …and remember, Focus On Metal everything else is insignificant. | 6/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 38 - A Pair Beats An Ace | Episode 38 - A Pair Beats an Ace There's many ways to stock your band with guitar slingers but is one way better than the other? J and Scott kick this question around on this episode of Focus On Metal. Drawimg on past experience and personal bias the discussion is as usual lively and guaranteed to drift into other areas. Also on this episode a Deep Cut from Riot in honor of Mark Reale's birthday. And we top it all of with a quick rundown of some releases including what may be the first playing of anything from the new Saxon disc on a podcast. As usual there's plenty of metal tossed into the mix including Arch Enemy, Testament, Anvil, Hammerfall and more. Visit focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want that Saxon DVD head to: http://www.saxon747.com Want any of the discs discussed today: http://www.cmdistro.com/ or http://www.cduniverse.com Can't wait for the normal iTunes feed, need to hear FOM the day it comes out. Head over to http://www.purerockradio.net and check out the schedule for all the great metal shows including the first run slot for FOM. …and remember, Focus On Metal everything else is insignificant. | 6/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 37 - Return Of The Blade Part 2 | Episode 37 - Return of The Blade Part 2 Tokyo Blade was one of the original NWOBHM bands. Recently the release their first new music in what seems like forever. Thousand Men Strong is one of the strongest releases the band has ever had. The new disc contains all the elements of classic NWOBHM but with some modern touches. As if that wasn't enough the band is composed of the classic 1984 line up of the Blade with the inclusion of their brand new vocalist Nick. Andy Boulton on of the founders of the band and the only remaining original member sat down with Focus On Metal to discuses all things Blade. On this episode you will hear Andy discuss all his current gear as well as great stuff he has used in the past and his gear plans for the future. In addition to that we have another installment of Six Degrees Of Steve Harris, A Deep Cut, and a whole metal load of killer Tokyo Blade tunes from the past as well have stuff from the new album. Visit Focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want More of the Blade : http://www.tokyoblade.com/ is the official site for Tokyo Blade. Get all the latest news, sign up for the email list, and buy all your Tokyo Blade mercy including the new disc. | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 36:Return of The Blade | Episode 36 - Return of The Blade Tokyo Blade was one of the original NWOBHM bands. Recently the release their first new music in what seems like forever. Thousand Men Strong is one of the strongest releases the band has ever had. The new disc contains all the elements of classic NWOBHM but with some modern touches. As if that wasn't enough the band is composed of the classic 1984 line up of the Blade with the inclusion of their brand new vocalist Nick. Andy Boulton on of the founders of the band and the only remaining original member sat down with Focus On Metal to discuses all things Blade. On this episode you will hear Andy discuss the past, the new disc, the new singer, the music and concert industry and much more. And of course you get to hear samples of almost all the tracks off the new disc. This is part one of my talk with Andy and part two will roll next week in episode 37 which will focus on all the great gear that he is currently using. Visit Focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want More of the Blade : http://www.tokyoblade.com/ is the official site for Tokyo Blade. Get all the latest news, sign up for the email list, and buy all your Tokyo Blade mercy including the new disc. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 35 - The Ronnie and Bob Show | Episode 35 - The Ronnie and Bob Show May 16th marked the one year anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. As anyone who has listened to past episodes of FOCM know some of us here as huge Dio fans. Join us on this special episode of Focus on Classic Metal as we pay tribute to the mighty RJD. J and Scott have a brief talk about their thoughts on Ronnie and then we turn this episode up to eleven as we welcome perhaps the best metal podcaster out there…Bob Nalbandian. If you aren't familiar with Bob, he is the host of the Shockwaves Hard Radio podcast as well as the Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast. Bob was also the founder of the Headbanger fanzine and has worked with some major metal publications. If you like what Bob has to say please subscribe to his shows, you won't be disappointed. There's not a lot of music in this episode BUT we think that all the great stuff from Bob more than makes up for it. Visit Focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net Want More of Bob: http://www.hardradio.com for the home of the Shockwaves Hard Radio podcast and a bunch of other great metal stuff Podcast 39 is the one with the Ronnie interview from 1983 as well as the Mustaine one. http://www.hardradio.com/shockwaves/podcasts/podcast1.xml to directly subscribe to the podcast http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/artists/ShockwavesSkullSessions/ is the home of the Skull Sessions including the new videocast. | 5/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 34 - Overdrive Deep Dive | Episode 34 - Overdrive Deep Dive K.K. leaving the Priest. WTF!! We do our first ever new release deep dive. We gave Overdrive's new disc Angelmaker the full FOCM treatment and came away with a four horns up rating. Listen to the show and decide for yourselves. If you agree…buy it. Also on this episode we roll out our first listener submitted metal. Be sure to check out a great track from Virginia's own The Omega Point. And if that wasn't enough we toss in a classic live metal morsel from Angel Witch. Visit Focusonmetal.net for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites. Comments/suggestions/listener submissions: scott@focusonmetal.net julien@focusonmetal.net | 5/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 33 - Hate to the Max | Focus shifts from monologue to abundance of interviews. This week, while you visit the Psycho Dungeon, you get treated to three of them. Max Cavalera and Marc Rizzo of Soulfly and Cavalera Conspiracy plus Jade Simonetto of Hate Eternal. They all talk about their newest albums. Hate Eternal drops "Phoenix Amongst the Ashes" on May 10 via Metal Blade, while Cavalera Conspiracy's "Blunt Force Trauma" has been out since late March via Roadrunner. We also discuss Marc's solo album, find out what Max thinks of the end of the run for the world's most wanted fugitive (who also gets a song dedicated to him and can now sing along in hell). Dario talks about the Big Four, Dream Theater drummer drama and reveals details of a fun contest that he won and thus saved you from being tortured by an out of context song. Call us at 205-383-3666, email at shout@focusonmetal.net. iTunes reviews and rating are always welcome and appreciated. Thanks to John at Iron City Rocks for his help. | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 32 - Metal Mental Overload | Episode - 32 Metal Mental Overload This one kicks off with a discussion about the huge amount of new metal choices available every week. Is it making these new songs disposable compared with the classic albums? Will new metal fans have the same connection with these songs years from now like some of us do with the first albums that brought us into metal's glorious embrace. As long as we are talking releases we may as well throw in a new releases update. So we did. But wait there's more, John Katic talks with Kingdom Come main man Lenny Wolf, Wargasm hits the scrap pile, and it's time once again to play "Six Degrees of Steve Harris" Metal Overload indeed. And remember…Focus On Metal, Everything else is insignificant. On a sad note… 22-April K.K. Downing announced he was retiring from Judas Priest. For all the detail hit Focusonmetal.blogspot.com For those of us on the classic team, this was indeed sad to hear. K.K. has always been the unsung heart & soul of the Priest. | 4/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 31 - Psycho Dungeon | Focus on Metal Network adds one more show to its roster. Welcome to Sycco Dungeon. We shift focus from dialogue driven show to Dario's monotonous monologue broken up by all types of interesting guests. Despite being alone, somehow Dario is surrounded by girls who make a few unexpected appearances on this inaugural episode of Psycho Dungeon. We introduce you to incredibly talented guitarist Gretchen Menn as we discuss her involvement with a few tribute bands and the launch of her solo career. We hear a sneak peek from her upcoming debut album. We also dig into Focus on Metal Vault to bring out an educational ear opening topic as well as some killer tunes from Slayer, GWAR and Cavalera Conspiracy. Find out Dave Mustaine's favorite Slayer song (which he claims he recently discovered) and get totally shocked to learn how many (or few) sold albums it takes to get into Billboard 200 these days. Dario does one of his usual rants with an unusual twist and wraps up the show with an Extreme Classic from 1988. | 4/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 30 - Listing Towards A Ramble | Episode - 30 Listing Towards A Ramble Listing Towards A Ramble, what the hell does that mean? Well this episode of Focus On Classic Metal started off as a discussion of metal "best of" lists and quickly dissolved into all matter of rambling discussion. Somehow Julien managed to wrest control of this one and sometimes ya gotta just roll with it. That being said we did manage to pack in some great metal tracks for your head banging enjoyment. Some NWOBHM form Avenger. Fifth Angel hits the scrap pile. Sonic Force gives us a deep cut. But wait there's more. To find out what other tracks are in store for your listening pleasure you'll just have to listen to the whole damn thing. We have gotten lots of great show ideas from the listeners (as well our own personal favorites) and there's plenty of great episodes yet to come from the Focus on Classic Metal team. So remember…Focus On Metal, Everything else is insignificant. One final word. If you like Glen Drover's guitar work make sure you check out the new release Metalusion which hit the shelves on April 5. | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 29 - Silver Metal Edition | Episode - 29 Silver Metal Edition On this episode of Focus On Classic Metal we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Slayer's Reign In Blood as well as 1986 as a pivotal year in classic metal history. If that wasn't enough we also check in with Motorhead drummer Mikkey Dee and find out what's going on in the world of Lemmy and company. It wouldn't be Focus on Classic Metal without the music and this show includes some great tracks from the likes of KIng Diamond, Slayer, and Fates Warning just to name a few. | 3/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 28 - Mountain of Doom | While saving Dario's liver from excessive drinking and your ears from vulgar display of unfunny stories, Mandy, the core of the Extreme Pear rejoins her sidekick Dario and the Extreme Metal Podcast churns out another brutal episode. After getting stood up twice, the third date with AMON AMARTH results in a cool albeit brief interview with Johan Söderberg, the guitar player. Johan talks to us about the new album, his influences and much more and the Extreme Pair summarizes "Surtur Rising" and plays a couple of premiere AMON AMARTH tracks from the upcoming release. We also review a black metal documentary "Until the Light Takes Us", dig into our own closets in search of the most unextreme skeletons. We find Stryper, but nobody claims that one. Another hot episode of Focus on Extreme Metal turns brutal when we attempt to launch a dual-channel synchronized fartburp. We also play some music as picked by our listeners, deliver the metal news with new releases and tour report followed by birthdays and we end the epic return to offbeat form with a third installment of the now classic Extreme Pair outtakes. Our new episode also features a brand new track from PROTEST THE HERO's new album Scurrilous as well as music from GWAR, DEICIDE, DEATH TOLL RISING, VILE, HATE, BURZUM and much more. Enjoy, be sure to call us and leave a voice mail at 205 383 3666 and write to us at metal@extremepair.net | 3/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 27 - Words From Drover | Episode - 27 Words With Drover On this episode of Focus On Classic Metal, Scott talks with Glen Drover about his upcoming release Metalusion due to hit shelves on April 5. If that's not enough metal guitar goodness, this weeks guest host is Dave Reffett who comes on board to give a NAMM show recap. Metal Church comes up in the scrap yard plus a bunch of new metal and old metal for your weekly dose of the heavy. | 3/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 26 - Extrement All | The first (and hopefully last ever) episode of Focus on Extreme Metal featuring Dario exclusively features an interview with SCALE THE SUMMIT guitar player Chris Letchford. Chris talks about the new album "The Collective", the dark nature of the album and it's creative development as well as the dream come true tour with Dream Theater. The new episode of the Extreme Pair (without the vocals of the better half) also concentrates on instrumental music of the extreme variety. The bands featured on the show come from all aspects of extremeness, some brutally technical, some more proggy, while some are totally deranged and devoid of any scales with heart stopping time signatures. Some of the bands heard on the episode include Behold the... Arctopus, Spastic Ink, Sleep Terror, Blotted Science, Cloudkicker, Exivious, Abolishment of Hate and Gordian Knot. Some of the music presented should come with a health warming label. Dario also presents an unofficially licensed from the Bonebat Show "P**ses Me Off" segment. Our new episode also features a brand new track from Lifelover's new album Sjukdom As always, we are looking for bloggers and other content providers to join our team, we also appreciate your iTunes reviews and ratings, and if you feel so inclined, leave us a message on our voice mail at 205 383 3666. Keep it hot and keep it brutal. | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 25 - No Escape From Alcatrazz | Episode - 25 No Escape From Alcatrazz On this episode of Focus On Classic Metal, Scott & Julien discuss guitar based gaming and it's contribution to the spreading of metal and it's possibilities as a new music distribution paradigm. If that wasn't enough we present an in depth interview with a vocal legend, Graham Bonnet about his past, present and future. The guy stepped in Dio's shoes. How many singers can say that? Besides singing for Blackmore he has also fronted with Yngwie and Steve Vai in Alcatrazz and has 7 solo discs to his credit. Also in this episode, some new album release news, a deep cut from Rage and plenty of "classic" metal. | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 24 - 70,000 Tons of Filth | This episode starts off cold with the darkness of Cradle of Filth, featuring and interview with guitarist Paul Allender. He talks about his musical influences growing up, his hiatus from the band when Cradle rose above underground and he also talks about the new album, Darkly, Darkly Venus Aversa. We then switch scenery, because we find a need to escape a cold winter snap that brings sickness and despair to the Extreme Pair. We take this opportunity to warm up and talk exotic metal with Rob Cranny (Northern Storm Records) who has been to four Wacken Open Air festivals as well as the newest and coolest fest, The "70,000 tons of Metal", a four day cruise that took 2,000 lucky metalheads and 40 metal bands on a journey nobody is likely to ever forget. We talk to Rob about the experience of sharing a large cruise ship with devoted metalheads and non-stop music coming from three stages on board of 70,000 tons of metal. Our new episode also features Metal Swapping (featuring Into Eternity and Canvas Solaris), New Releases, Tour Report, Metal Birthdays and much more including music from Cradle of Filth, Hatriot, Rob's label representatives Profaner and a brand new track from the new Deicide album. As always, we are looking for bloggers and other content providers to join our team, we also appreciate your iTunes reviews and ratings, and if you feel so inclined, leave us a message on our voice mail at 205 383 3666. Keep it hot and keep it brutal. | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 23 - Mega Poland | Episode - 23 Mega Poland On this episode of Focus On Classic Metal, Scott talks at length with former Megadeth axe slinger Chris Poland. We find out what Chris is doing now, hear some of his new material and go over what gear he is currently using. Also Julien and Scott discuss Chris's influence on the first two Megadeth albums and also debut the Crushed Metal concept. As you may have guessed there's quite a bit of Megadeth to be heard on this one headbangers. On a sadder note R.I.P. Gary Moore. | 2/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 22 - Reek of Carcass | Mandy and Dario had a great chat with a pioneer of the second wave of extreme metal, Bill Steer, known for his work with Carcass and Napalm Death. Bill talked to us about his latest Firebird album, tough times surrounding the last Carcass studio album, and an even more difficult process of reuniting with the band. Bill spends a bit of time discussing Heartwork and talks in depth about its impact on the band. For us it is always a pleasure to talk to such an influential individual such as Bill. Mandy and Dario also dress the upcoming episode with Carcass music, and typical features of Focus on Metal, such as news, new releases, tour report and the return of metal birthdays. Episode 22 of Focus on Metal is feature-packed with many surprises. Naturally with the off the wall humor you’ve come to expect from the Extreme Pair. | 2/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 21 - Joe Stump Special | Here we are with another episode of Focus On Classic Metal. On this episode Scott talks with metal guitar master Joe Stump. Joe is a solo guitar virtuoso as well as the guitarist for Holy Hell and Reign Of Terror. If that wasn't enough he is also the metal guitar guru at the prestigious Berkeley School of Music and an all around pretty cool guy. Also on this episode Julien and Scott dug through the metal scrap pile and came up with Kick Axe plus the premier of two new FOCM segments and the new release report. As usual there is a whole bunch of great metal too. It's 90 minutes of classic metal by metalheads for metalheads. \m/ | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 20 - Remastering Rudy | In this bonus Focus On Classic Metal episode a bit of breaking metal news, J and Scott talk on the subject of metal remasters and reissues and John Katic from Iron City Rocks delivers a killer interview with all star bassist Rudy Sarzo. If you ever wanted to know about Rudy you need to listen to this one | 1/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 19 - Keepers Of The Flames | In this episode the classic metal team kick off the new Focus On Classic metal podcast. Features include a killer interview with guitar god Dave Reffett the man behind Shredding The Envelope. | 1/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 16 - 2010 in a Can | We sum up the year and features an interview with Steve Seabury, author of delicious cookbook, "Mosh Potatoes". We add a ton of music from the best albums of 2010 as per last week's guests on our show. We also share top news stories from the last 12 months and Mandy and Dario talk about their favorite releases and concert experiences, all drenched with their distorted sense of humor. Put your headphones on, buckle up and as usual, expect the unexpected. Heavy New Year and Cook Out With Your Book Out. | 12/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEP 13 - No Ordinary Joe | John talks to the man, the myth, the legend: Joe Satriani about his latest album, Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards, we also find out what's next for Chickenfoot, and Joe talks about his videocast promotions of his projects and how they got start | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 9 - Guitar Merry Go Round Table | Guitar great Tommy Merry talks in detail with Dario and Scott about his music, filmmaking, and guitar gear. A must not miss interview! An unexpected phone call to Dario as he winds down the show changes the face of the Metal Birthdays segment forever. We also bring you the latest news and tour announcements. | 11/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 8 - Book, Bass and Boards | First installment of Focus on Books features an interview with author Mark Eglinton. He talks about his book, "James Hetfield: The Wolf at Metallica's Door". Dario and Scott discuss the least popular instruments in metal, bass and keyboards. This episode's music is used to illustrate samples of metal's most influential bass guitar heroes. Most of our regular segments are here for your enjoyment as well. | 11/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitEp 7 - Accept and Reunite | In this episode, we talk to Wolf Hoffmann of recently reactivated legendary Accept. He talks about the reunion, growing up in Solingen, Germany and the type of impact that had on the Accept sound, he also speaks of his photography endeavors. Accept's reunion prompts us to discuss metal reunions in general with focus on most recent ones as well as hypothetical returns of bands no longer with us. We also bring you our usual dose of metal news ranging from new releases, tours and birthdays. Add a pinch of some great music, and you have a recipe for another captivating show. | 10/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
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