IoMP 46: Our High School Metal Lives Unpacked
In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin & Tom rewind to their high school days to uncover the roots of their metal obsessions. From blasting Three Days Grace, to stumbling upon theatrical acts like Powerwolf and crushing riffs from deathcore titans, this is the raw, unfiltered origin story of two lifelong fans. Collin shares how his early love for Billy Talent and System of a Down led him down the rabbit hole eventually leading to Powerwolf—the first band that truly hooked him into the metal world. Meanwhile, Tom dives into how gateway acts like Avenged Sevenfold opened the door to darker, heavier genres that now define his taste.
If you've ever looked back at your teen playlists and thought, "How did I get here?"—this one’s for you. Hit play and relive the awkward, angsty glory days that made us the metalheads we are today.
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