Debating Metal: The Podcast
Kenneth Dean, the Dean of Metal & Chris Kaye
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Ep. 187 - The ABC's of Metal
On this episode, the guys begin a new series called the ABC's of Metal and debate what they believe to the best metal band for each letter. In honor of March Madness, it's bracket time! So sit back,…
Ep. 186 - Van Halen Worst to First
At the height of their popularity, this band parted ways with their lead singer to near universal dismay. 2 years later, they returned with a new singer and a new album. How did the fans react? By…
Ep. 185 - Rush Greatest Hits
It's our 6th anniversary episode and it’s been a wild 6 years, and we plan and hope to keep it going for a long while. So for this episode, we are going to north of the border to celebrate the return…
Ep. 184 - Year in Review 2025
Sometimes life can be an absolute blur. 2025 was quite an impactful year. From new releases to re-releases, beginnings and endings, 2025 was a mixed bag and the guys are here to discuss all things…
Ep. 183 - Tribute to Ace Frehley
On October 16, 2025, the world lost a musical legend when Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS passed away at the age of 74. On this episode of Debating Metal, the guys will pay tribute to the One…
Ep. 182 - Dokken Worst to First
On this episode the guys go back to the 80’s. Seems like a theme on this show. Anyway, they’re talking about one of the more unique glam bands from that period. On this episode we’re talking about…
Ep. 181 - Favorite Guitarists
Guitarists are the foundation for every rock band. Whether its the driving rhythms of Johnny Cash or the finger tapping of Eddie Van Halen, guitarists are an essential part of a band. On this…
Ep. 180 - Tribute to Ozzy - Worst to First
For over 50 years, Ozzy entertained the world, first with Black Sabbath and then as a solo artist. Considered one of the Godfathers of Heavy Metal, Ozzy’s career has been like no other. From the…
Ep. 179 - Exodus - Bonded by Blood vs. Overkill - Feel the Fire
In 1985, as thrash metal continued to make it's way out of the underground, two albums that were released 6 months apart set out to take the world by storm. First, on the west coast, Exodus released…
Ep. 178 - The Blind Listen
On this week's episode, the guys gave each other 1 album that the other had never heard before asked them to offer their honest opinion as to what they thought. On what will become an every so often…
Ep. 177 - Mix Tapes 2000
Melodic Death Metal. Nu Metal. Grunge Metal? Hair Metal? What was on your Mix tape in the year 2000? They guys give you theirs. So sit back, relax, turn it up to 11 and let the debate begin... Hosted…
Ep. 176 - Ozzy's Guitarists
One of the greatest frontmen in the history of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has had an historic career. In that career, he has been surrounded by some of the greatest guitar players on the planet. On…
Ep. 175 - Mix Tapes 1986
Whether it was making a greatest hits tape of your favorite artists or putting together a tape of all your favorite songs off the radio, DJ intro included. For some it was just personal and fun, for…
Ep. 174 - Metallica's Greatest Hits (Remastered Expanded Edition)
Last time we "remastered" one of our old Greatest Hits episodes, and this week we’re doing it all over again. This week, we’re giving you Metallica’s Greatest Hits – The Remastered Expanded Edition.…
Ep. 173 - Megadeth's Greatest Hits - Redeaux & Remastered
Way back on Episode #39 during our first year in 2020, we premiered an episode format that went over great with the listeners. It was the Greatest Hits show. But those first few shows didn’t use the…
Ep. 172 - Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance vs. Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Judas Priest’s Screaming for Vengeance is the album that turned them into a household metal band and Iron Maiden’s Number of the Beast also broke the band in the US. Today we’re going to discuss the…
Ep. 171 - Metallica - Metallica vs. Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction
Metallica’s self titled album Metallica, commonly known as “The Black Album” was released in August of 1991. Megadeth’s Countdown was released 11 months later in July of 1992. Both albums marked a…
Ep. 170 - Best 1-2 Punch in Metal
Happy New Year Every body! When it comes first songs on albums, the best way to grab your audience’s attention is to start with a banger of a song. But where do you go from there? Today, the guys…
Ep. 169 - Why All the Hate
This past weekend, Chris Kaye and Kenneth Dean drove up to Ft. Worth, TX from the outskirts of Houston where they live to go see Iron Maiden in concert. And while they were driving up, they decided…
Ep. 168 - 1987 - The Year in Metal
1987 was the year that the cracks would begin to show in the world of heavy metal and more specifically Glam Metal. But it still had some very good metal music. While one band was on top of the world…
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