PMMetalGuide Podcast

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys return to discuss the last number of months of music from 2022, favorite records, important news, favorite songs and so much more!

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the long-awaited release from podcast frequents The Dear Hunter, ANTIMAI, their thoughts on the record, and on the evolution of the band's sound so far and going forward.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys talk recent trends and events, as well as discuss the previous three months of music and news!

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys predict musical trends and events that may occur in the coming year, as well as discuss the previous month of music and catch-up from 2021.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the rest of 2021; album disappointments, year-end-list critiques, favorite songs and so much more on the final recorded episode of 2021!

Two post-millenials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss their unfiltered thoughts on PMMetalGuide's top 40 albums of 2021, potential runner-ups and plans for the coming month of recollection and music listening .

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss cultural icons Limp Bizkit, their music, including their newest record Still Sucks, legacy and modern implications in this analysis. 

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss Swedish pop metal/occult rock legend Ghost, their discography, impacts, controversy and music as a whole on this spooky episode of the PMMetalGuide Podcast.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their eleventh stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2014 release, Pale Communion

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss progressive indie rock headliners The Dear Hunter, and the story, music and history of the group's first record, Act I - The Lake South, the River North.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss recent music, concerts and news within the metal world while pushing off Pale Communion once again!

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the last few months in music, both in popular and underground realms, and discuss their thoughts on many upcoming and recent releases.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the long-awaited release from Fear Factory, veteran groove metal band with questionable media coverage, in addition to the last month or so in music, as well as future releases and tours they are excited for.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the last six months in music, as well as look back on their Best of 2020 list and discuss changes and critiques half a year later.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their tenth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2010 release, Heritage

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, we discuss the questionable new Gojira album, 'Fortitude,' and where it slots into the band's larger discography.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their sixth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2008 release, Watershed.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their sixth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2005 release, Ghost Reveries.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their sixth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2003 release, Damnation.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their sixth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2002 release, Deliverance.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the 63rd Grammy Awards; the winners of many categories, criticisms of the establishment, and performance reviews are among the subjects discussed.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their fifth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 2001 release, Blackwater Park.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their fourth stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 1999 release, Still Life.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys explore the musical and cultural phenomenon of Hollywood Undead, and attempt to explain and interpret the music and people's enjoyment of it.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their third stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 1998 release, My Arms, Your Hearse.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their second stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, with their 1996 release, Morningrise.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys make their first stop on The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, beginning with their 1995 debut, Orchid.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys embark on the maiden voyage of The Opethyssy, a series where they contextualize Swedish progressive metal band Opeth and their discography, as well as touch on all aspects of their career and music.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss Coma Ecliptic, Between the Buried and Me's seventh studio album, and why the record works great as a stand-alone prog release, as well as a worthy edition to the band's extensive catalog.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys explain why power metal is their least favorite subgenre, as well as regional and generational influences that drive the genre's fanbase.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss dungeon synth they have listened to over the past month, as well as reflect on the year as a whole.

Two post-millenials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys talk about squashed expectations of the past 365 days, all while trying to justify their dislike and disappointments for these releases.

Two post-millenials discuss the various subgenres of modern Metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys politely discuss their picks for some of their favorite tracks for the year, while also discussing some of the great records that were not talked about in the previous episode.

Two post-millenials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys battle it out in a no-holds-barred, Thunderdome cage match to determine PMMetalGuide's top 40 albums of 2020.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. A week before list month, the boys ramble on about a series of music-related topics.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys (again) discuss Palimpsest, the most recent effort from progressive metalcore group Protest the Hero, its lyrical content, and its objective placement among other great records of this year. 

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss metal 'best of' lists and how they fundamentally misunderstand the scope and appeal of the vast genre.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the definition of metal and its complicated relationship to related genres.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the new GHOSTMANE album and its place in the broader pantheon of "trap metal." Is this bizarre hyper-modern sub-genre the future of metal itself?

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss black metal's tendency for Nazi sympathy and metal's long and complicated history with racism.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys discuss the term "djent" and where it lays in 2020 before turning to a broader chat about the future of popular metal.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys try to find some positive influences that COVID has had on the metal community amidst the crushing reality.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, the boys try to find some positive influences that COVID has had on the metal community amidst the crushing reality.

Two post-millennials discuss the various subgenres of modern metal and their far-reaching cultural implications. This week, we talk about the skewed bias that Rate Your Music has when it comes to metal album ratings in 2020.