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 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 121: HIM - Are They Rock or Metal?

Is HIM metal, rock, or the most emotionally devastating third option imaginable.

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Are They Rock or Metal?Tom McKayFebruary 13, 2026Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Are They Rock or Metal?, Rock or Metal, HIM, His Infernal Majesty, Finnish Rock, Finnish Metal, Goth, Goth Rock, Goth MetalComment

IoMP 114: LADYBABY - Are They Rock or Metal?

Cute, chaotic, and confusing as hell—Collin and Tom tackle LADYBABY in the first Are They Rock or Metal?

IoMP 106: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Are They Rock or Metal?

Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra metal, rock, or just extremely loud Christmas magic?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Are They Rock or Metal?Tom McKayDecember 19, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock or Metal, Are They Rock or Metal?, Christian Music, Christmas Rock, TSO, Metal, Rock, Christmas Canon, Wizards in WinterComment

IoMP 101: AC/DC - Are They Rock or Metal?

AC/DC has shaken stadiums, rattled generations, and rolled their way into metalheads’ hearts—but are they actually metal?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Are They Rock or Metal?Tom McKayNovember 26, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, AC/DC, ACDC, Are They Rock or Metal?, Rock or MetalComment

IoMP 87: Linkin Park - Are They Rock or Metal?

Collin, Tom, and special guest Justin dive deep into Linkin Park’s genre-bending catalog to settle the score once and for all: are they rock, metal, or just really, really good at both?

Influencers of Metal, Podcast, Are They Rock or Metal?Tom McKayOctober 8, 2025Podcast, Influencers of Metal, Thrashers Paradise, Metal Robot, Linkin Park, Rock or Metal, Are They Rock or Metal?, Hybrid Theory, meteora, Nu-Metal, nu metalComment

IoMP 78: Avenged Sevenfold - Are They Rock or Metal?

Avenged Sevenfold: rock or metal? On the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Tom and Collin dive into A7X’s catalog from Waking the Fallen to The Stage to settle the debate.