Heavy Metal History

Heavy Metal History

Dustin K.

English Music Explicit
Episodes 205
Avg. Duration 1h 8m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (35)
Since Dec 2016
Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
53%
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Heavy Metal History is a podcast, created by Dustin “Wildcard” Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre. With in depth research into how the bands made the records or by having guests from bands to discuss various influences, histories and the behind the scenes stories, struggles and triumphs of how their records were written and recorded. The ONLY podcast that goes through the chronological history of the genre to see how it evolved and changed.

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Drew, Fox and Chop (See You Next Tuesday and Chopx7)

May 04, 2026 59m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guests returning once again were Drew and Fox from See You Next Tuesday and new guest Chop from Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop Chop aka Chopx7. The two…

Cayle Hunter & Nate Burman (Armed for Apocalypse)

Apr 20, 2026 1h 5m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guests were Cayle Hunter and Nate Burman of Armed for Apocalypse. We discuss the bands crushing new album "The Earth is Breathing Beneath Me" out on…

The History of Black Sabbath's "Black Sabbath" (2026 Version)

Apr 06, 2026 27m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the podcast i wanted to revisit what started everything, the history of the genre and what better way than to go back…

Ben Mason (Bound in Fear / Pintglass)

Mar 27, 2026 1h 6m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. In this episode my guest was Ben Mason, vocalist of Bound in Fear, Ben is also in 2 other bands, one being Pintglass and the other Hounds of War. Ben came…

Kenny Hickey (Ex-Type O Negative)

Mar 16, 2026 50m

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, my guest was Kenny Hickey, formerly of Type O Negative, back with a new band collaborating with Kirk Windstein called Sun Dont Shine.We discuss the band, its…

Steven Blush (Author / Filmmaker of American Hardcore)

Feb 09, 2026 1h

Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Steven Blush, Author and filmmaker most known for the book and documentary American Hardcore. Steven came on the podcast to discuss…

Ethan McCarthy Returns! (Primitive Man)

Nov 03, 2025 1h 14m

Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. Ethan McCarthy, vocalist and guitarist of  @PrimitiveMan  returns to the podcast to discuss what hima and the band have been up to over the past 5…

Mike Hill (Tombs)

Oct 13, 2025 56m

Mike Hill from Tombs returns to the podcast for his 3rd appearance. Mike has been a long time supporter of the podcast and his band has a new record coming out after 5 years called "Feral…

Johnny Ciardullo (Carcosa)

Oct 06, 2025 1h 5m

Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Johnny Ciardullo vocalist of Carcosa (Also writes guitar for Carcosa and plays in Angelmaker)Johnny came on the podcast where we had…

Into the Void with Evan Husney and Jason Eisener

Sep 29, 2025 57m

Joining me on this installment of Heavy Metal History is Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, Writer's and Executive Producer's of the new Hulu show about the history of the metal genre "Into the Void" the…

Sergio Soto (Imperialist)

Sep 01, 2025 1h 9m

Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. My guest was Sergio Soto, guitarist and vocalist for Californian Black Metal band Imperialist.Sergio was on the podcast before but it is one of the rare…

Johnny Hedlund (Unleashed)

Aug 10, 2025 45m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast, my guest was Johnny Hedlund, vocalist and bassist of the legendary swedish death metal band Unleashed. I met and toured with Johnny's band back in 2008 and…

M.S.W (Hell)

Jul 07, 2025 57m

Welcome to this installment of the Podcast. My guest was M.S.W of the Doom Metal band Hell. He came on the podcast to discuss the writing and recording of his new album "Submersus" , collaborating…

Ciccio (Putridity)

Jun 30, 2025 48m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guest was "Ciccio" guitarist and main song writer for Italian Brutal Death Metal band Putridity. We discuss the bands 10 year "hiatus" and the new album…

Corey Ray & Noah Taylor (Destroyer Destroyer)

Jun 23, 2025 1h 21m

Welcome to this edition of the podcast. My guests were Corey Ray (Guitarist) and Noah Taylor (Drums) who are both original members of the band Destroyer Destroyer. The band was active in the mid…

Matt Harvey (Exhumed / Gruesome)

Jun 02, 2025 1h 19m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast.My guest was Matt Harvey, guitarist and vocalist of Exhumed and Gruesome. This is Matt's return to the podcast!We discuss Gruesome's new record "Silent…

Remco Kreft (Graceless)

May 19, 2025 44m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guest was guitarist and vocalist of the death metal band Graceless, Remco Kreft, who are about to drop their 4th album "Icons of Ruin"⬇️⬇️Follow /…

Marek "Ashok" Smerda (Cradle of Filth)

Apr 21, 2025 48m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guest was "Ashok" guitarist of  @cradleoffilth  . The bands new album "Screaming of the Valkyries" is available everywhere now on  @napalmrecords Ashok…

Alex Rieth (Kardashev)

Apr 14, 2025 54m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast, my guest was Alex Rieth, Bass player of  @KardashevBand  and Holy Fawn. Alex came on the podcast to discuss the bands new album "Alunea" which comes out…

Simon J. (Thoughtseize)

Apr 07, 2025 1h 23m

Welcome to this installment of the podcast. My guest was Simon, guitarist and vocalist of the Cornwall UK based, Magic The Gathering themed, Death/Grind band Thoughtseize.Simon came on the podcast to…

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