Radioactive Metal Podcast

1986 was an absolute barnburner of a year. Numerous, now veteran bands and artists hit the garage for the first time. So many now classic albums hit the racks then onto our turntables and ghetto blasters. And there were new stories that rocked all of Metaldom. As well, this year, believe it or not, 1986 turns 40 years young. So as is tradition 'round here, we're doing a deep dive into this banner year. So for the young'ens, this will be quite educational. For the veterans, this will be an awesome strut down memory lane. Musically, we crank some Terrorizer, Hirax, Manilla Road, All Pigs Must Die, Kat, Traitor, Burning Path and we introduce Chile's Caprice Steel in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns up!!  

It's that time again! 2025 is in the books. So around here that means it's time for our annual Rammy Awards! To our newer listeners hopping aboard this year, there are the Radioactive Metal version of the Grammy Awards. You know, R.A.M...Rammies...Grammies. We're so clever. To the winners, sorry, there's no trophy or place in Metaldom infamy. We basically kick back and share our faves of '25 in the categories that mean the most to Metalheads. Best Band, Album, Live a.o. Aswell, we make our inductions into the Radioactive Metal Hall of Fame. Play along with your picks! Musically, we crank some Sacrifice, Unholy Grave, Hellion, Exxecutioner and Antagonizer. Horns up and here's to an amazing 2026!  

Over the years, the legendary Motorhead has been one of the most covered artists in all of Metaldom. But as beloved and influential as they are, Lemmy and The Boys are music fans too. So Motorhead has done their fair share of covers as well. Recently, we celebrated Lemmy's Bday and mourned his passing on the 10th anniversary. So this week we decided to discuss our favorite Motorheaderized cover songs. There are some absolute bangers! In our News, Views and Tunes, we discuss some Henry Rollins spoken word albums and the recent Vinny Vincent craziness. Musically, we crank some Whiplash, Raw Power, Old Funeral, Dissection (Can), Executioner Steel and we introduce Winnipeg black metallers Primordial Serpent in our Indie Spotlight. Horns up!! 

Obviously, we love doing this show. For so many awesome reasons. One of our negative duties we take upon ourselves is the announcements and dedications for those of our fallen Metal comrades. Now its Year's End and we decided we wanted to dedicate this episode saying "Horns Up" for those who left us. Its a tough listen but well worth it. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss vinyl reissues and the Spotify "scrapping" incident. Musically, we crank some Blitzkrieg, Mortician, Necrophagia, Heavy Load, Ragnarok, Virus, Lawnmower Deth, Sudden Impact and we introduce Swedish metallers Blazon Stone in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!    

Metal Forces magazine, the amazing UK tome, is a fave of ours from our teens. They covered all the great underground HM, Thrash/Death and Hardcore outfits. One of their awesome features was the "Penbangers" section. Basically, the pen pal section looking for communication with other readers via the written letter. Some of the ads were pretty entertaining themselves. So this week we figured we'd read some of them courtesy of the www.sendbackmystamps.com websites. You'll laugh, you'll cry. You take a trip down memory lane. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the death of Rob Reiner and the "1987 Metal Forces Readers Poll Results". Musically, we crank some Frank Blackfire (Sodom), Living Death, Iron Angel, Exorcist, Witchkiller, Zombie Ritual, Gammacide, House By The Cemetery and introduce Florida's Living Fast in our "Indie Spotlight" section. Horns Up! 

Corrosion Of Conformity's second full lengther "Animosity" was a benchmark effort. The C.O.C. of today is very different from forty years ago. Along with contemporaries like D.R.I. and The Accused, the then trio helped spearhead the "crossover" scene fans take for granted today. This year this amazing record also turns forty (!). So this week we're featuring it in our "40th Anniversary Album Spotlight Series". We go over the Pushead artwork. Do a track by track deep dive. And share the importance this record had on our personal lives. In our "News, Views and Tunes', we discuss the 80s camp classic flick "Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers" (!!) and "Laurie Partridge"'s more *ahem* obscure movie role. Musically, we crank said C.O.C. record plus Cryptic Slaughter, Beyond Possession, Bratmobile, Warhead, Struck A Nerve, Sodomizer, Hounds and introduce Florida's trad metallers Midnight Vice in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!

Whenever you're on social media, you get bombarded with memes. A lot of them can be quite annoying. While others like to pose questions and make you think. So lately we've been gathering some questions related to our beloved genre and are taking this opportunity to share our thoughts. Makes for great conversation. Be sure to play along too. In our "News, Views and Tunes",  we discuss the (in)famous "WKRP in Cincinnati" Turkey Drop episode. And Sharon Osbourne's creative response to Roger Waters. Musically, we crank Bad Brains, SNFU, Bitch, Coffins, Untimely Demise, Brainfever, Overture and go into the vaults for Montreal bashers Lankhmar in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!   

It's Black Friday! Around here we're really not to concerned about the whole rigamorole. Standing in line at 6am with a bunch of normies for a cheap toaster just isn't our idea of a good time. But Record Store Day is in on it. That's where we come in. It's tradition here at RAM that every RSD and RSD: Black Friday that we go over the list of special releases and share our Most Wanted list. Which records are you picking up? In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the amazing "Good Boy" flick and Lemmy's appearance in the Ozzy "Last Rites" bio tome. Musically, we crank some Paradox, Ratos de Porao, Sarcofago, Bestial Mockery, Solicitor, Wick Leather, Overthrow and we introduce New Jersey hardcore bashers Anticitizen in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!

John Connor is pissed! Now more than ever the use of A.I. is prevalent in today's society. And it's reared it's ugly head into Metaldom! This episode we do a deep dive in to in the whole situation and try to differentiate the real and the not-so-real. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss our recent trip to a Punk Rock Flea Market and new Megadeth tune. Musically, we crank some Blood Feast, Deranged, Warrant (Ger), SA Slayer, Archaic Thorn, Frostshock and we introduce Tx' Spell Breaker in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!

With every pop culture fandom, there are two kinds. You have the casual fan. and you have the "connoisseur". A connoisseur is defined as a person with expert knowledge and appreciation for a subject. And Metaldom has their share. As well, every more established band has these two "types" of fans. So this week we're choosing artists and which efforts from their discography Joe and Jane Average would choose. And which records the more discerning fans would choose i.e. The "Black" album or..."Kill 'Em All". You get the idea. In our "News. Views and Tunes", we discuss the Geezer bio tome and the Springsteen bio flick. Musically, we crank some new and used from Inhuman Condition, King Witch, Dead Heat, Insult, Black Lace and we introduce Indiana's Ice Howl in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up! 

We've all seen those "Spirit of Halloween" costume memes. Where the creators take a current event or public figure making headlines and create a mock costume. One of the most recent really hit close to home: The Record Collector. Along with a stereotypical picture, there are 5 points that traditionally make up a serious record collector. And some of these had us saying "Hey! That's us!" So if confession is good for the soul then we feel amazing this week. How many of these fit you? In our "News, Views and Tunes", we acknowledge "Godzilla Day" and discuss the new Megadeth "cover". Musically, we crank some Courtney Gaines ("Children Of The Corn" '84), Overdrive, Evil Survives, Oxygen Destroyer,  Predator, Traitor, Jim Jones And The Kool Aide Kids and we introduce Mexico's Nocturnal Dogs in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!

Happy Halloween! Oct.31st is one of our fave daze of the year. So we want to do something special to celebrate All Hallow's Eve. 80s zombie flick "Return of The Living Dead" is the ultimate in entertainment. Lots blood, boobs and one helluva soundtrack! So this time out, we're going to take a page from those YouTube "10 Things..." type shows. And do our own audio treatment. Just when you thought you might have known everything about this cult classic, we're going to give you some info and trivia that will make you go "Wow! More Brains!!" Musically, we crank some Impetigo, Cauldron, Slasher Dave, Koffin Kats, Send More Paramedics (of course), VHS, Vincent Crowley, The Skirts, Split Dogs (well yeah) and Dracula. Horns Up and Send More Cops! 

"Our childhood is literally dying on us." Its an expression we've said all too often. Unfortunately, we have to say it again. We recently lost the great "Space" Ace Frehley of the legendary KISS. We've never hid our fandom so the news hit us pretty hard. So this time out we're talking all things Ace. All our Frehley faves, the highs and lows and the influence the Acer had on music in general. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the MTV shutdown (??) and The Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Musically, we crank some DKs, Sigh, Faithful Breath, Zig Zags, Verdalack, Speedslut, Blades Of Steel and we introduce (again) Canadian horror rockers The Bloody Hell in our "Indie Spotlight".  Horns Up!!

Happy Bday to...us!! Hard to believe that a mere 17(!) years ago, RAM was just two guys goofing off talking about what we know best. OK, so not much as changed. But we wouldn't want it any other way. So to celebrate we figured we'd goof off some more. Forbes (!!) recently released their Top 30 Rock Artists Of All Time. We went over the list and scratched the outfits that didn't make the cut for us. And replaced them with the artists that would. C'mon, a list without Bathory = zero cred. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we talk some fave horror flicks and the imminent demise of Monroeville Mall (of "Dawn of the Dead '78" fame). Musically, we crank some Deceased, Castle Rat, Creatures and we introduce Japan's Kamikaze Suicide Attack in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up and have a drink for us.

Last episode we focused on the anniversary of the infamous P.M.R.C. Senate hearings. The Parents Music Resource Centre was a pro censorship organization and they had their own hit list - The Filthy 15. Songs that they decided were a no no for everyone else. The week we thought "Hey, I wonder what other songs post hearings that would've made Tipper Gore's list?" So we got our grey matter moving and came up with our own Filthier 15. Like some classics from Cannibal Corpse, Gwar and that WAP song. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we have a political discussion inspired by Living Color appearing on Jimmy Kimmel. Musically, we crank some Exhumed, Hellion, Agent Steel, The Crucifucks, Abominator, Axewitch, Evil Sinner, Blizzen and we introduce Columbia's Tyrants in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!

Believe it or not, it's been 40 years since the P.M.R.C. senate hearings. For the young 'ens, The Parent's Music Resource Center was an organization of Senator's wives that were all about censoring music they didn't like. The Senate hearings were a momentous occasion when Frank Zappa, Dee Snider and John Denver (!) stepped up for Freedom Of Speech. Recently it was the anniversary of this dark day for democracy. So we decided to do a deep dive into the hearings. As well, we go over ringleader Tipper Gore's "Filthy 15". A list of "controversial" songs that got Tipper in a tizzy. This is probably our most politically charged episode yet. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we acknowledge the anniversary of the loss of the late, great Cliff Burton. Musically, we crank some Impaler (one of Tipsy's faves), Piledriver, Black Death, Tipper's Gore, Victim and we introduce (Canada's answer to The Mentors??) Powerload in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!  

This summer was the 50th anniversary of a simple fishing movie that scared the Beejeesuz out of the nation. Steve Spielberg's "Jaws" was a groundbreaking film for a variety of reasons. To commemorate this momentous Bday, the flick hit the theatres and we had the best seats in the house. So this time out, we decided to have a "Geek Fix" discussion topic. We go over how we first discovered this classic, our theatre experience and, of course, the iconic theme music. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we attended a screening and QandA of the Harley Flanagan (Cro Mags) documentary "Wired For Chaos". Musically, we crank Desaster, Unholy Grave, Acheron, Diabolic, Squalus, Savage Death, the aforementioned Mr. Flanagan and we introduce Winnipeg rocker Omens in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!   

Due to technical difficulties and schedules, we ended up taking an unforeseen sabbatical. But we're back!! Veteran RAMmers know that cohost Aaron is a killer musician. And his weapon of choice is the bass. So he's been gnawing at the bit to do an episode "all about the bass!" Our Rush correspondent Mr. Mark Buell is also pretty handy with said instrument. So we figured it's a good time to geek out, yacking about the four strings. We go over our discovery of the bass, our signatures and some of our fave bassists. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss Kelly Osbourne and pro wrassler Beck Lynch buttin' heads and remember the short lived "That 80s Show" sitcom. Musically, we crank new and used from The Rods, Tank, Nuclear Assault, Violator, Sacramentum, Social Unrest, Liege Lord and introduce New Jersey bangers Condition Critical  in or "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!  *Apologies for the sound of Snowy and Mark's voice. It was the result of the aforementioned technical difficulties. 

The big thing on the minds and mouths of Metaldom is the  huge announcement from Megadeth. It's looking like Dave and the Boyz are pumping out another record, hitting the road and then calling it a career. We're excited for the new album. But we're skeptical of it being their retirement tour. I mean, been there, done that. So this week we're going in deep and dissecting everything. As well, we take a moment out to pay tribute to Kick Axe axeman Larry Gillstrom (Rest In Power). In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the return of "Shin Godzilla" to theatres and Little Golden Books (!). Musically, we crank some aforementioned Kick Axe, Castrator, Ignitor, Dragonsclaw, Savage Thrust and we introduce Olympia, Wa.'s Gunslinger in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!

Our 40th Anniversary Album Spotlight Series continues. Bay Area legends Exodus are synonymous with old school metal thrashin' madness. And it all started with the underground classic thrash debut "Bonded By Blood". We go back with this record from the moment it hit the new release racks. So we were eager to give it the 411. We start with how we discovered it and that iconic cover. Then we go track by track. Spoiler/No Spoiler - Every tune is a banger. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we discuss the music of 007 and pay tribute to Jill Lisson (RIP). Musically, we crank some Black Flag, Havok, Funerus, Hatriot, Elixir, Sintage, Bonded By Blood and we introduce Mexico's Exxecutor in this week's "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!