Metal goes mainstream! From Napalm Death on live TV to Pantera in SpongeBob, discover the wildest metal band appearances in pop culture.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 22, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Napalm Death, Metallica, Cannibal Corpse, Anthrax, Pantera, Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson, Satyricon, Mainstream, Pop CultureComment

IoMP 41: How The Influencers Met - An IoMP Origin Story

Two bros talking into microphones…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 18, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Origins, Break Me DownComment

IoMP 40: Metal but with Weird Instruments

Who needs a guitar? I have a drill!

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 15, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Bleed From Within, Sepultura, Speed, Jackyl, Les Claypool, Weird Instruments, WeirdComment

IoMP 39: Korn Is Going Kanadian!

Korn, eh? Welcome up north guys!

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 11, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 38: What's The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 2

Guitar Hero II: Electric-boogaloo

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 8, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 37: Metal's Most Niche Subgenres

Metal’s subgenre game is strong… and weird… very weird.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 4, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 36: Ghost - Are They Rock or Metal?

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 2, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 35: WHYBLT - March 2025

It’s WHYBLT Time!

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 31, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 34: Metal at the Canadian JUNO Awards 2025

Time for a bit of Canadian Pride on the Influencers of Metal Podcast!

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 28, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 33: What Is Metallica's Heaviest Song?

Excuse us while we strap on these Kevlar vests… no reason, really…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 25, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 32: Influencers Declassified Concert Survival Guide

Here’s everything you are gonna need for your next concert…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 18, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 31: Collin Saw Dream Theater's 40th Anniversary Show

Collin saw Dream Theater’s 40th anniversary show in Toronto. Let’s talk about it…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 14, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Dream Theater, 40th AnniversaryComment

IoMP 30: Pumpkin Queen's Life Dating A Metal Influencer

We get a true behind the scenes look into Tom, and his relationship with the Pumpkin Queen.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMarch 7, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal RobotComment

IoMP 29: Concerts - Our First, Our Most Important, Our Most Memorable

Every metalhead has those shows that stick out to them. Here are ours…

IoMP 28: WHYBLT - February 2025

Time to ask the question: What Have You Been Listening To?

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 28, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Ozzy Osbourne, Jinjer, Dream Theater, Immortal, Devin Townsend, Kittie, Paleface Swiss, Pathogenic, Fractal Sun, Subterranean Lava Dragon, DynaztyComment

IoMP 27: When Metal Sneaks Into The Mainstream

The metal boys and girls have been unleashed into the world.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 25, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Ozzy Osbourne, Cradle of Filth, Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox, Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee StallionComment

IoMP 26: What's The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 1

This episode shreds! … I’m not sorry for that pun.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 21, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Guitar Hero, Motorhead, Pantera, Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, White ZombieComment

IoMP 25: Weirdest Metal Band Names

The first one definitely qualifies here…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 18, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Weirdest Band Names, Weird, Anal Cunt, Aborted Hitler Cock, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, iwrestledabearonce, Killitorous, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, We Butter The Bread With Butter, Uncle Acid & The DeadbeatsComment

IoMP 24: Metal's Romantic Side <3

The day of love and aggressive cuddling… in the mosh pit…

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 14, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Pumpkin Queen, Valentine's Day, Slipknot, Avantasia, Black Veil Brides, Ghost, Terra Atlantica, PoisonComment

IoMP 23: Wrestling and Metal

It’s the wrestling episode! Get in the pit (or I guess the ring) and let’s mosh (and fuck someone up)

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayFebruary 11, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Wrestling, Disturbed, Motionless In White, Amenra, Motorhead, Killswitch Engage, Powerman 5000Comment