IoMP 106: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Are They Rock or Metal?

On this episode, Collin and Tom tackle one of the most unexpectedly controversial questions in metal-adjacent history: Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra a rock band… or a metal band? From the band’s surprising extreme metal origins to modern arena-sized holiday spectacles, the guys break down TSO’s sound, songwriting, and seasonal dominance. Along the way, expect praise for Christmas Canon, skepticism about forced holiday cheer, jabs at Mariah Carey’s annual defrosting, and a heated disagreement that nearly ruins Christmas itself.Check out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check out more from Tom!https://themetalrobot.com/https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviewshttps://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobothttps://x.com/theMetalRobothttps://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/MUSIC:Trans-Siberian Orchestra “Christmas Canon”Lucas King “Santa's Nightmare”Trans-Siberian Orchestra “Christmas / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental)”Trans-Siberien Orchestra “Wizards in Winter (Instrumental)”-----------------------------DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.