In Episode 262, Martin makes the bold claim that the 'old bands' invented hair metal.Helix – “Heavy Metal Love”Scorpions – “Big City Nights”Ted Nugent – “No, No, No”Y&T – “Don’t Wanna Lose”Judas Priest – “Devil’s Child”Learn more a

Introducing the Jordan Harbinger Show

5 days ago 2m 57s

Pantheon Media CEO Christian Swain invites you to check out the Jordan Harbinger Show. We've become regular listeners again, and hope you enjoy it too.

AC/DC, Alice in Chains and Thrash

12 days ago 39m 12s

In Episode 261, Martin explores the relationship between the "Big Four" of thrash metal and the bands they influenced (and were influenced by).AC/DC – “Fire Your Guns”Alice in Chains – “We Die Young”Anthrax – “Black Lodge”Megadeth – “Ad

The Battle of 1976

19 days ago 39m 53s

In Episode 260, Martin ponders who the 'coolest' band of spring 1976 may have been.Kiss – “King of the Night Time World”Led Zeppelin – “Candy Store Rock”Rainbow – “Run with the Wolf”Aerosmith – “Lick and a Promise”Judas Priest – “Geno

That Jukebox in Your Head

26 days ago 38m 11s

In Episode 259, Martin gets inside your head with songs that once heard become earworms and maybe even the soundtrack of our lives.Queen – “It’s Late”Accept – “Aiming High”Deep Purple – “Maybe I’m a Leo”Blue Oyster Cult – “Dominance and

Greatest Band of All Time

Jun 4th, 2024 39m 11s

In Episode 258, Martin looks at the inputs that put a band into the running for the designation "Greatest Band of All Time."The Beatles – “Two of Us”Led Zeppelin – “Over the Hills and Far Away”U2 – “Seconds”Queen – “If You Can’t Beat Th

The Devolution of Sabbath Intros

May 28th, 2024 34m 31s

In Episode 257, Martin posits the notion that the devolution of Black Sabbath as a band exists in parallel with their song introductions.Black Sabbath – “Scarlet Pimpernel”Black Sabbath – “The Sign of the Southern Cross”Black Sabbath – “N

The Devolution of Sabbath Intros

May 28th, 2024 34m 31s

Heavy Metal Duets

May 21st, 2024 34m 24s

In Episode 256, Martin celebrates heavy metal duets that are collaborations between singers and some of his personal faves.Max Webster – “Battle Scar”Motorhead/Girlschool – “Please Don’t Touch”Gary Moore – “Out in the Fields”Halford – “

Golden Era Quo Intros

May 14th, 2024 32m 31s

In Episode 255, Martin finds inspiration in the opening riffs from Status Quo's "golden era" albums.Status Quo – “Is There a Better Way”Status Quo – “Down Down”Status Quo – “Big Fat Mama”Status Quo – “Just Take Me”Status Quo – “Little

Goofy Riffs

May 7th, 2024 37m 44s

In Episode 254, Martin scoffs at 'sing songy,' goofy riffs that may undermine the band's 'seriousness' or lessen his taste for the band.Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train”Aerosmith – “Shame on You”AC/DC – “Can’t Stand Still”Rush – “I Think I’

Albums That Don't Deserve the Love

Apr 30th, 2024 40m 30s

In Episode 253, Martin explores albums that bands' fanbase want to intellectualize into being good (even if they're maybe not).Queen – “The Hitman”Black Sabbath – “Letters from Earth”Rush – “Carnies”Kiss – “Easy as It Seems”The Clash

Joke About The Police

Apr 23rd, 2024 40m

In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)!The Police – “Omegaman”XTC – “Grass”Joy Division – “A Means to an End”Magazine –

Barely Written Songs

Apr 16th, 2024 36m 36s

In Episode 251, Martin complains about 'lazy' songwriting and 'underwritten' songs.AC/DC – “There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’”Van Halen – “Source of Infection”Deep Purple – “Never Before”Ted Nugent – “Backstrap Fever”Thin Lizzy – “Are You

Their Future in One Song

Apr 9th, 2024 40m 55s

In Episode 250, Martin ponders the question "when has a band 'found' their future sound in one song/album?"Ted Nugent’s Amboy Dukes – “Living in the Woods”Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me”Rush – “Anthem”Scorpions – “In Trance”Th

First Person Perspectives

Apr 2nd, 2024 34m 58s

In Episode 249, Martin pays homage to Black Sabbath's song "I" and explores some "self centered" songs.Thin Lizzy – “Soldier of Fortune”Blue Oyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths”The Damned – “These Hands”Iron Maiden – “Running Free”Black

Metal History in First Verses

Mar 26th, 2024 36m 2s

In Episode 248, Martin dissects the first verse of the first track of some seminal metal gods.Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Purple Haze”Montrose – “Rock the Nation”Judas Priest – “One for the Road”Diamond Head – “Lightning to the Nations”

Wrapping Up the Album

Mar 19th, 2024 39m 3s

In Episode 247, Martin wonders aloud about the meaning and intent of tracks that wrap up albums.Rush – “La Villa Strangiatto”Slayer – “Raining Blood”Black Sabbath – “Lonely Is the Word”Van Halen – “Happy Trails”Queen – “More of That J

Covers on Debuts

Mar 12th, 2024 37m 37s

In Episode 246, Martin explores the whys and hows of band who included cover songs on their debut album.38 Special – “Around and Around”Winger – “Purple Haze”Kiss – “Kissin’ Time”Great White – “Substitute”Cheap Trick – “Speak Now or F

Ancient Zeppelin Reviews Part 2

Mar 5th, 2024 40m 50s

In Episode 245, Martin continues his dive into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep in reviews of their albums.Black Sabbath – “Laguna Sunrise”The Who – “How Many Friends”Yes – “Sound Chaser”Electric Light Orchestra

Ancient Zeppelin Reviews

Feb 27th, 2024 36m 14s

In Episode 244, Martin focuses on the first four Led Zeppelin albums. He delves into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep within reviews of those albums covering 1969 to 1971.Jeff Beck – “Let Me Love You”Blue Cheer – “S

Ancient Sabbath Reviews

Feb 20th, 2024 36m 32s

In Episode 243, Martin focuses on bands that are referenced to compare Black Sabbath to, for better or worse.Cream – “N.S.U.”Grand Funk – “Paranoid”Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog”Todd Rundgren – “Black Maria”MC5 – “Miss X”Learn more abo

This Band's British Steel

Feb 13th, 2024 37m 1s

In Episode 242, Martin explores bands who replicate the magic of Judas Priest's seminal 1980 album British Steel with a simplified, straightforward killer album.Megadeth – “Countdown to Extinction”Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”Black Sabb

Contrarianism

Feb 6th, 2024 39m 27s

In Episode 241, Martin proves to himself that he may not be as contrarian as he thinks while he picks *his* favorite albums from artists whose catalogues he knows well.Alice in Chains – “Rain When I Die”Stranglers – “The Raven”Rolling Sto

Producer Chris Tsangarides

Jan 30th, 2024 34m 59s

In Episode 240, Martin celebrates late, great producer's Chris Tsangarides' catalog.Judas Priest – “Victim of Changes”Thin Lizzy – “Angel of Death”Tygers of Pan Tang – “Slave to Freedom”Lords of the New Church – “Kiss of Death”Y&T – “