IoMP 147: TV Show Themes That Would Make Amazing Metal Songs

Collin and Tom dive into the weirdly perfect crossover between TV themes and metal music, debating which classic intros would make incredible metal songs.

IoMP 146: Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Gimmick or Genius?

Collin and Tom dive into the brutal world of Dethklok and Metalocalypse to decide whether the legendary cartoon band is a gimmick or one of metal’s greatest accidental success stories.

IoMP 145: What Is Apocalyptica's Heaviest Song? (Yes, Really)

Collin thought ranking the heaviest Apocalyptica songs was a terrible idea at first…

IoMP 144: We Saw Amonklok Conquest at the Great Canadian Casino in Toronto

A recap of the Toronto experience of the Amonklok Conquest Tour in Toronto (May 1st, 2026)

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayMay 11, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Amonklok Tour, Amon Amarth, Dethklok, Castle Rat, Toronto Concerts, Toronto, Great Canadian Casino Resort, Viking Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Metalocalypse, Doom MetalComment

IoMP 143: Evanescence (Early) - Are They Rock or Metal?

Evanescence sparked a generation of fans—but were they ever truly metal, or just really, really good at sounding like it?

IoMP 142: Amon Amarth and Dethklok Songs We Want To Hear at The Great Canadian Casino in Toronto

Collin and Tom scramble to pick their must-hear songs before seeing Dethklok and Amon Amarth

IoMP 141: What Have You Been Listening To? - April 2026

Collin wins a beer league championship and immediately derails the episode—then somehow they still manage to deliver one of the most stacked WHYBLT breakdowns of the year.

IoMP 140: Why Record Stores Still Matter in 2026 (Even with Spotify)

Record stores aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving.

IoMP 139: Best Stoner Metal Bands of All Time

Collin and Tom celebrate 420 by diving into stoner metal.

IoMP 138: Most Metal Video Game Characters Ever

From Doom Slayer to Isabelle (yes, really), Collin and Tom break down the most metal video game characters ever

IoMP 137: Mötley Crüe - Are They Rock or Metal?

Our favourite duo debate the legacy of one of the wildest bands of the 80s—and somehow end up discussing strip clubs along the way.

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Are They Rock or Metal?Tom McKayApril 14, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Motley Crüe, Motley Crue, Hair Metal, hair metal, Hard Rock, 80s Rock, 80s Metal, The Dirt, Are They Rock or Metal?, Rock or MetalComment

IoMP 136: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 8

Collin and Tom revisit the nostalgia of Guitar Hero Smash Hits, breaking down its metal-heavy tracklist and deciding where it ranks among the most metal Guitar Hero games ever released.

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 10, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero Smash Hits, Pantera, Slayer, Iron Maiden, DragonForce, Most Metal Guitar Hero, Heaviest Guitar Hero GameComment

IoMP 135: Metal Around the World: Kyrgyzstan

Collin and Tom explore the underground metal scene of Kyrgyzstan, discovering a surprisingly black-metal-heavy lineup of bands

Influencers of Metal, PodcastTom McKayApril 7, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Metal Around the World, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Black Metal, Darkestrah, Faustus, Melissa Dead, Kashgar, Shahid, underground metal Comments

IoMP 134: Powerglove: Gimmick or Genius?

Is Powerglove a brilliant nostalgia-fueled metal project or just a clever gimmick?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Gimmick or GeniusTom McKayApril 3, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, gimmick or genius, Powerglove, Nintendocore, Video game metal, metal coversComment

IoMP 133: What Have You Been Listening To? - March 2026 (feat. The Blyzzrd)

Collin, Tom and TheBlyzzrd break down the metal dominating their playlists, from Exodus and Monstrosity to atmospheric heaviness from Gaerea and Temple of Void.