The Heavy with Andrew and Don
Join Calgary radio host Don Sutherland and his headbanging brother Andrew as they tackle a new rock or metal history topic every two weeks, helping you discover great songs you’ll never hear on the radio. The Heavy: metal for all.
Episodes
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
S03E02 - How to replace your frontman and get away with it
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Andrew and Don look at 5 bands who replaced iconic singers, to varying degrees of success
Season 3 Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0
Workout Playlist:
“Never Say Die” by Black Sabbath
“Die Young” by Black Sabbath
“House of Pain” by Van Halen
“Good Enough” by Van Halen
“Room for One More” by Anthrax
“Discharge” by Anthrax
“Be Quick or Be Dead” by Iron Maiden
“Man on the Edge” by Iron Maiden
“Metal Meltdown” by Judas Priest
“Bullet Train” by Judas Priest*
*Not on Spotify
Links:
Taylor Hawkins Tribute with Wolfgang Van Halen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecjq1ItOpiQ&ab_channel=kathykielar
Anthrax on Married With Children (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/RQty0OEsptM
“The Angel and the Gambler” by Iron Maiden (YouTube)
https://youtu.be/IhlRyxWU21s
Credits:
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: https://theheavy.podbean.com/
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
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Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
S03E01 - I don’t know how to put this but… Mötley Crüe was kind of a big deal
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
Tuesday Oct 04, 2022
And we’re back! To kickstart the season, Andrew and Don dig up a little dirt on Vince, Tommy and the gang, but mostly just enjoy some feelgood tunes.
Season 3 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2TtKX3RH4v9dFlOAW2vAqM?si=175f38f09ab144a0
Workout Playlist:
“Live Wire” by Mötley Crüe
“Take Me to the Top” by Mötley Crüe
“Bastard” by Mötley Crüe
“Red Hot” by Mötley Crüe
“Tonight (We Need a Lover)” by Mötley Crüe
“Use It or Lose It” by Mötley Crüe
“Wild Side” by Mötley Crüe
“All in the Name Of…” by Mötley Crüe
“Dr. Feelgood” by Mötley Crüe
“Kickstart My Heart” by Mötley Crüe
“Smoke the Sky” by Mötley Crüe
Links:
1988 Kerrang! Interview with alleged Nikki Sixx imposter
http://klassickerranginterviews.weebly.com/matthew-trippe---may-1988.html
The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band by Neil Strauss
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25378.The_Dirt
The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star by Nikki Sixx and Ian Gittins
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1883838.The_Heroin_Diaries
Shout at the Devil album cover
https://djsaw.info/2020/08/21/classic-album-of-the-week-motley-crue-shout-at-the-devil/
Credits:
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: https://theheavy.podbean.com/
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Tuesday May 03, 2022
S02E16 - Four Very Big metal Debuts
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Andrew goes old school for the final episode of Season 2, looking back at the debut albums for each of the big 4 thrash metal bands (Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer). Thanks to everyone who has come down the road with us this far.
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Metal Thrashing Mad” by Anthrax
“Soldiers of Metal” by Anthrax
“Evil Has No Boundaries” by Slayer
“Metal Storm / Face the Slayer” by Slayer
“Killing Is My Business… and Business is Good!” by Megadeth
“Looking Down the Cross” by Megadeth
“Hit the Lights” by Metallica
“Whiplash” by Metallica
Bonus Playlist: Big 4 Thrash Debuts
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52TdkfzfFk6GmkwNKIqBdi?si=0e661fae701c4c4e
Links:
Anthrax’s Fist Full of Metal album cover
https://audioveinentertainment.com/2018/10/05/retrospective-review-anthrax-fistful-of-metal/
Slayer’s Show No Mercy album cover
https://www.vintageheavymetal.com/albums/slayer-show-no-mercy-cover-art-the-real-story/
Megadeth’s Killing is My Business album cover
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/megadeth-killing-business-artwork/
Metallica’s Metal Up Your Ass and Kill ’em All album covers
https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/metal-your-ass-how-metallicas-kill-em-all-got-its-iconic-art-and-title
Credits:
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: https://theheavy.podbean.com/
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
S02E15 - Out of Obscurity: the Eddie Vedder Story
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
Saturday Apr 23, 2022
After freeloading for 2 seasons, Don finally brings a topic of his own. Let’s see if he can tell Andrew something he doesn’t already know about Eddie Vedder and the formation of Pearl Jam.
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Hunger Strike” by Temple of the Dog
“Say Hello 2 Heaven” by Temple of the Dog
“Crown of Thorns” by Mother Love Bone“Half Ass Monkey Boy” by Mother Love Bone
“Garden” by Pearl Jam
“Corduroy” by Pearl Jam
“Save You” by Pearl Jam
“Soon Forget” by Pearl Jam
Links:
Eddie Vedder’s stage climbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raSMqE-CoYo&ab_channel=BearInMindMedia
Bonus track: “Bugs” by Pearl Jam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86PvgGy4LeQ&ab_channel=isaac8399
Credits:
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
S02E14 - Type O Negative is here for you in good, bad and sexy times
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Let's take a closer look at Type O Negative’s discography and their enigmatic frontman, Peter Steele. Just don’t take a closer look at any of their album art.
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
S02E13 - Grammys 2022: Best Metal Performance
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Andrew and Don discuss this year’s nominees for Best Metal Performance, their personal favourites and who they think will actually win. Also, a few great songs that were snubbed and deserve your attention.
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Genesis” by Deftones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbp0bET06wc&ab_channel=Deftones
“The Alien” by Dream Theater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V462IsOV3js&ab_channel=DreamTheater
“Amazonia” by Gojira
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4CcX720DW4&ab_channel=Gojira
“Pushing the Tides” by Mastodon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haT5ars6RXc&ab_channel=Mastodon
“The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition)” by Rob Zombie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WULTU6zl2E&ab_channel=NuclearBlastRecords
Snubs List:
“Phalanx” by Trivium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMoOqlhC-l4&ab_channel=Trivium
“Steel Commanders” by Sabaton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peTCePu1jMs&ab_channel=Sabaton
“Far from Heaven” by Fit for an Autopsy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEicHBvqd2Y&ab_channel=NuclearBlastRecords
“Everybody Sins” by Andrew W.K.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk8wi4XcQgk&ab_channel=NapalmRecords
“Going Hunting” by Avatar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sQvH1LjFCw&ab_channel=AvatarMetal
“Circle With Me” by Spiritbox
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0WzT0OJ-E0&ab_channel=riserecords
“Crypt of Ice” by Frozen Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EKV1O7gJDU&ab_channel=CenturyMediaRecords
Credits:
Hosted by Don Sutherland
Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland
Edited by Ian Sutherland
Logo by Rob Sutherland
Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
S02E12 - Lock up your chickens… Alice Cooper takes shock rock up a few notches
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
What better way to present the highly visual art of shock rock than with an audio podcast?
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Fields of Regret” by Alice Cooper
“Return of the Spiders” by Alice Cooper
“Caught in a Dream” by Alice Cooper
“I’m Eighteen” by Alice Cooper
“Under My Wheels” by Alice Cooper
“Halo of Flies” by Alice Cooper
“School’s Out” by Alice Cooper
“Billion Dollar Babies” by Alice Cooper
“No More Mr. Nice Guy” by Alice Cooper
“Man With the Golden Gun” by Alice Cooper
Links:
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins performs on the Merv Griffin Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1AE_bCoPSI&ab_channel=MervGriffinShow
Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs!: My Adventures in The Alice Cooper Group by Dennis Dunaway and Chris Hodenfield
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/23014648-snakes-guillotines-electric-chairs
“The Laughing Gnome” by David Bowie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQdBxVjZx4&ab_channel=TheVideoJukeBox3
“No More Mr. Nice Guy” (cover) by Megadeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN3P37LWXwY&ab_channel=SamHodby
Credits:
Hosted by Don Sutherland
Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland
Edited by Ian Sutherland
Logo by Rob Sutherland
Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
S02E11 - Top 10 Heavy Metal Guitar Solos
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
The Heavy’s first top 10! Andrew presents a complete, objective, unimpeachable list of the 10 best metal guitar solos ever. Please send all messages of agreement and/or congratulations to theheavypod@gmail.com
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Winter Madness” by Wintersun (3:04)
“My Last Words” by Megadeth (3:22)
“Fermented Offal Discharge” by Necrophagist (3:00)
“I Am a Viking” by Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force (2:47)*
“Play With Me” by Extreme (2:24)
“Fade to Black” by Metallica (5:20)
“Battle Hymn” by Manowar (4:10)
“Mr. Crowley” by Ozzy Osbourne (2:08)
“Tornado of Souls” by Megadeth (3:08)
“The Sleep” by Pantera (2:45)
*Not on spotify
Bonus Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DEnqnewuKwYQzJq0yORUs?si=9066eb6635954380
Links:
“5 Minutes Alone” by Pantera music video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m7njvwB-Ks&ab_channel=Pantera
“Wake Up Dead” by Megadeth music video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kSvN1dQjxc&ab_channel=megadethvevo
Requiem by Korn (new album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/7J0BUlxogdpZAtuZnhomb0?si=51_Z8-FcTEKaTD6oGf4x0g
Kruller by Author and Punisher (new album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/6RVqlSdUv4Mj79zYuCWw7a?si=hGFOix7lRkCSzMyXP8vbFw
Credits:
Hosted by Don Sutherland
Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland
Edited by Ian Sutherland
Logo by Rob Sutherland
Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
S02E10 - SoCal Punk Hits it Big
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Before Blink 182, Green Day and The Offspring, there was Bad Religion and Epitaph Records. The Heavy goes all the way back to 1980 to find the roots of the southern California punk scene.
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Suffer” by Bad Religion
“News from the Front” by Bad Religion
“So Far Away” by Social Distortion
“Knowledge” by Operation Ivy
“The Malachi Crunch” by NOFX
“Same Old Story” by Pennywise
“Salvation” by Rancid
“2000 Light Years Away” by Green Day
“Dirty Magic” by The Offspring
Bonus Playlist: SoCal Punk
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hq5L5CnMg2u0qQ5ojat8i?si=64013a3665674151
Links:
Offspring 1989 self-titled cassette cover
http://betterontape.com/search.php?item=232995
Rancid live on SNL (1995)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezbkFlWjo5k&ab_channel=SCROG420
The Mr. T Experience album cover
https://songswave.com/world-music/album/252198/Everyone-S-Entitled-To-Their-Own-Opinion/
Dookie album cover
https://www.discogs.com/release/16306584-Green-Day-Dookie
Gillman club website
https://www.924gilman.org/
Turn It Around: The Story of East Bay Punk (2017 documentary)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3913194/
Smash!: Green Day, the Offspring, Rancid, NOFX, and the ‘90s Punk Explosion by Ian Winwood
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/37368757-smash
Credits:
Hosted by Don Sutherland
Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland
Edited by Ian Sutherland
Logo by Rob Sutherland
Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
S02E09 - Metal on the High Seas
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
The Heavy explores the very niche genre of pirate metal, including Running Wild, Alestorm and many more. So pour yourself an ale, kick back and enjoy.
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 2):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76iSxhvfRd1ht5svQHvHb4?si=0c1e457cadd04544
Workout Playlist:
“Under Jolly Roger” by Running Wild
“Riding the Storm” by Running Wild
“Black Sails at Midnight” by Alestorm
“Mexico” by Alestorm
“Shipwrecked” by Alestorm
“Black Sails on the Horizon” by Blazon Stone
“Midnight Moonshine” by Lagerstein
“Leave Her Johnny” by Great Master
“Scurvy Back - Split Version” by Swashbuckle
Bonus Playlist: Pirate Metal Mayhem
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5EqgGbfYClDEe5hi782Cwt?si=bf4c901467784e5e
Links:
TikTok sea shanty “The Wellerman”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgsurPg9Ckw&ab_channel=TheKiffness
Running Wild album covers:
https://www.famousfix.com/topic/alestorm/album-covers
“Tortuga” by Alestorm featuring Captain Yarrface from Rum Ahoy
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tortuga+alestorm
“The Longing” by Storm Seeker featuring (with the hurdy gurdy player)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCnttPJHt6s&ab_channel=StormSeeker
Credits:
Hosted by Don Sutherland
Co-hosted and researched by Andrew Sutherland
Edited by Ian Sutherland
Logo by Rob Sutherland
Theme song: “Stallions of the Highway” by Savage Blade
Email: theheavypod@gmail.com
Website: http://www.theheavy.ca
Merchandise: https://theheavypod.square.site/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theheavypod
Twitter: @theheavypod
Instagram: @theheavypod