EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 23 MIN
IoMP 47: Metal in the 2010s – A Look Back To Our High School Days
from Influencers of Metal Podcast · host Tom McKay
In this episode, Collin and Tom revisit their high school years by diving into the metal bands that rose between 2011 and 2018—an era that shaped their musical identity. From Periphery and Motionless in White to Deafheaven, Power Trip, Jinjer, Alien Weaponry, and Nothing More, they explore how these rising acts helped define the 2010s metal landscape. Expect a mix of chaotic fun, personal stories, and heartfelt reflections on a generation of modern heavyweights.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/-----------------------------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.
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In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom take another nostalgic dive into their high school years—this time focusing on the metal bands that rose to prominence between 2011 and 2018, the era that defined their teenage soundtracks. From the rise of Periphery and the evolution of Motionless in White, to blackgaze pioneers Deafheaven, thrash revivalists Power Trip, groove-laden Jinjer, Māori metallers Alien Weaponry, and genre-benders Nothing More, the episode mixes personal anecdotes with reflections on how metal evolved throughout the 2010s. It’s both a chaotic celebration and a heartfelt tribute to a formative era in heavy music—and in the hosts' own lives.
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IoMP 47: Metal in the 2010s – A Look Back To Our High School Days
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