The Metal Hammer Podcast

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094: Spoopy Christmas Dec 12, 2019

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El reviews The Nightmare Before Christmas Live in London (with Mr Danny Elfman himself). Spoiler: It was incredible. Plus she and Merl chat AC/DC, Aerosmith, Bloodstock, Steel Panther, hater counts, rubbish fans and intimate shows...

093: Remembering The Rev Dec 09, 2019

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We go inside the latest issue of Metal Hammer, celebrating A7X legend The Rev.
Plus! What are we gonna do now Slayer have gone? What's going on with FFDP? And what Iron Maiden thing is Merlin fanboying about this week?
We also answer YOUR questions, and re-cast our favourite Christmas movies with metal actors. Write us a cheque please, Hollywood...

092: Grammy Schmammys Nov 28, 2019

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It's that time of year again. Merl and El ask why The Grammys never quite seem to get metal right. Plus we review Ghost's almighty show at Wembley Arena, pick bands to make movie albums and pick out the defining metal band from each decade of the last 50 years.

091: Rockstars vs Aliens Nov 21, 2019

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Merl, El and Al discuss the latest news in the world of metal, as per usual, including the surprising news of Motley Crue reuniting after a long, hard four year break... Plus, we discuss which albums would make incredible movies, come up with some award-winning ideas for heavy metal xmas ads that would give John…… Continue reading 091: Rockstars vs Aliens

090: Help! Fashion Police! Nov 14, 2019

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On this week's show Merl goes on a rant about Five Finger Death Punch, plus the gang rate the new Ozzy single, discuss whether it's OK to wear band merch if you don't know the band and form a wrestling stable (well, kinda).

089: My Chem, Rage and Barbies Nov 07, 2019

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What a week it's been! Merl, El and Jonathan talk through the My Chemical Romance and Rage Against The Machine reunions, review Threatin, Machine Head and Damnation Festival in the UK, plus debate if Barbies are metal, the least metal bands ever and whether the world really needs ballads.

088: The Horror! The Horror! Oct 30, 2019

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It's Halloween! Merl, El and Al talk through some of their favourite ever horror movies (after we're done explaining what a horror movie is to Eleanor...erm....), plus we review Rotting Christ in London, pick our dream full-album setlists, try to decode a riddle and much more.

087: Steel Panther vs Motley Crue Oct 28, 2019

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The unholy trinity are back in the studio! Merl reviews Killswitch, interestingly supported by Revocation, Alice reports back on Cradle of Filth's Cruelty and the Beast show and El gives the low down on her trip to the Navajo Nation in the US. Plus, yet another beef in the world of metal – this week…… Continue reading 087: Steel Panther vs Motley Crue

086: Machine Head vs Dope Oct 17, 2019

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It's the heavy metal feud we'd never thought we see as Machine Head's Robb Flynn and Dope's Edsel cause the internet to have a meltdown. Beyond that, Merl and Briony talk about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's latest gaff, Metallica's mega 2020 plans and much much more.

085: Christmas Albums Are Metal Oct 10, 2019

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Yeah yeah, we know it's October, but allow us. We delve into Rob Halford's latest Christmas album, Celestial, and start feeling a little festive.
We also say goodbye to drumming legend Ginger Baker, discuss Sepultura's concept albums and get excited about Chelsea Wolfe's UK tour.
Plus! We talk power ballads, 24-hour festivals, and what kind of ice cream is most appropriate for funerals.

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