Influencers of Metal: Brotherhood, Metal, and Life’s Heaviest Moments

In this episode of Vigorously with Val Kleinhans, Val sits down with Tom and Collin from the Influencers of Metal podcast for a deep dive into the brotherhood that built their show and the brotherhood fuels the metal scene. The trio unpacks how metal shapes identity, builds community, and process life’s heavier moments. They also share some takes on the biggest stories in heavy metal in 2025... so far. The passing of Ozzy Osbourne, the passing of Brent Hinds of Mastodon, the Cradle of Filth drama...you get the idea. They hit on it all! Whether you live for riffs or real talk, this episode strikes a powerful chord. Get more Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tmckay715/ Get more Collin: https://www.instagram.com/thesterlings_paradise/ Follow the Influencers of Metal podcast: https://linktr.ee/influencersofmetalpodcast?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeF7_KjIkgxuICzPnf7stb6YbHO6GPmF8ARHH53bRnAC9YtxfaVIl-O5yb-ag_aem_KavPG19k2L6lseZoW1Wz6A Get more Val at https://valkleinhans.com/