Season 2

S02E05 - Can death metal really be melodic? You betcha

Andrew and Don explore “the Gothenburg sound” by way of three groundbreaking albums by Swedish bands At the Gates, Dark Tranquility and In Flames. Honorable mention goes to Carcass of Liverpool, England.
 
Links:
H.R. Giger’s greatest album covers
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/h-r-gigers-greatest-album-cover-art-16381/ 
Workout Playlist:
“Blinded by Fear” by At the Gates
“Cold” by At the Gates
“Punish My Heaven” by Dark Tranquillity
“Lethe” by Dark Tranquillity
“Moonshield” by In Flames
“Goliaths Disarm Their Davids” by In Flames
“Buried Dreams” by Carcass
“Heartwork” by Carcass
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 
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

S02E04 - If we must have Canadian Content, can it be less Tragically Hip and more Strapping Young Lad?

Andrew and Don look at the prolific career of B.C. boy Devin Townsend, including his big break with Steve Vai and groundbreaking work with SYL.  A hidden gem here for the casual metal fan.
 
Links:
Steve Vai and Devin Townsend on the Tonight Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ynEpNTcVQ&ab_channel=GuillaumeDeblock 
Loudwire Wikipedia Fact or Fiction interview with Devin Townsend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ZdpLSUrTU&ab_channel=Loudwire 
Ocean Machine: Biomech album by Devin Townsend (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSo0Rjr7wSs&ab_channel=SangDalang 
Workout Playlist:
“Dirty Black Hole” by Steve Vai
“Down Deep Into The Pain” by Steve Vai
“S.Y.L.” by Strapping Young Lad
“Exciter” by Strapping Young Lad
“Detox” by Strapping Young Lad
“Aftermath” by Strapping Young Lad
“Love?” by Strapping Young Lad
“Almost Again” by Strapping Young Lad
“Far Beyond Metal” by Strapping Young Lad
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 
Bonus Playlist: Devin Townsend / SYL
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54EwMeMZHkGb1mQZeEUtYE?si=bbc20cf2815848f4 
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

S02E03 - 25 times a rock or metal band played live in a movie

Andrew scoured the history books (and downloaded way too many movies) to bring you this look back at the most memorable live hard rock and metal band performances in movies.
 
Links:
Ozzy's cameo in The Jerky Boys (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmXlwSI2DKw&ab_channel=navy4181
“Hammer Smashed Face” the Disney version (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Zmkevry5g&ab_channel=EndlessNoise
Workout Playlist:
“Hammer Smashed Face” by Cannibal Corpse (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective)
“Tommy The Cat” by Primus (Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey)
“Saddam A Go-Go” by Gwar (Empire Records)
“Symptom of the Universe” by Helmet (The Jerky Boys)
“Gas Chamber” by L7 (Serial Mom)
“Feuer Frei!” by Rammstein (xXx)
“Rock & Roll Queen” by The Subways (RocknRolla)
“Doctor Rock” by Motörhead (Eat the Rich)
“Beheaded” by The Offspring (Idle Hands)
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50
Bonus Playlist: Movie Performances:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3HGpsxILxCpw5MbGQw8Bxu?si=f8ed99003a5c41dd
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

S02E02 - Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader is not the most reliable source for rock trivia

Andrew goes down the rabbit hole on Alice In Chains’ heyday.  WARNING: we did not bleep it out. You’ll know it when you hear it.
 
Links:
Alice in Chains: the Untold Story by David de Sola
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23014647-alice-in-chains 
Father Rock clip with Sleze (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3KQ5MBMcdI&ab_channel=NehiStripesSeattle 
Diamond Lie playing “Social Parasite” in 1988 (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdeSV7b1ej0&ab_channel=ShirleyCobain 
Workout Playlist:
“We Die Young” by Alice In Chains
“Man in the Box” by Alice In Chains
“Them Bones” by Alice In Chains
“Down in a Hole” by Alice In Chains
“Rooster” by Alice In Chains
“Would?” by Alice In Chains
“Grind” by Alice In Chains
“Heaven Beside You” by Alice In Chains
“No Excuses” by Alice In Chains
“Social Parasite” by Diamond Lie
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 
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

S02E01 - Nobody tell Don’s boss that he doesn’t know what the British Invasion was

Andrew tees up the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, circa 1978-1982, also known by the incredibly clunky acronym NWOBHM.
Links:
Wheels of Steel: the Explosive Early Years of NWOBHM by Martin Popoff
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29074142-wheels-of-steel
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal Encyclopedia by Malc Macmillan
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1369008.The_New_Wave_of_British_Heavy_Metal_Encyclopedia 
YouTube clip: the invention of air guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkQx7CNolRo&ab_channel=Rock%26Jazzer 
Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey (documentary)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478209/
Workout Playlist:
“Angel Dust” by Venom
“Death or Glory” by Holocaust
“Getcha Rocks Off” by Def Leppard 
“Do It Good” by Tygers Of Pan tang
“Motorcycle Man” by Saxon
“Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Iron Maiden
“Angel Witch” by Angel Witch
“Helpless” by Diamond Head
Season 2 Spotify Playlist (Part 1):
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59moNNX5Q2WSHcz1w2Qt1o?si=1517c2e42f774e50 
Bonus NWOBHM Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7u4X96XaZDEz0m7Ul262nC?si=d0c6fc80666b410a 
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

We‘re Baaaaaaack

Season 2 begins on September 14th!  In the meantime, Andrew and Don have a quick update on the release schedule, some industry news and... a different kind of epidemic happening in Alberta.