IoMP 76: 6 Non-Metal Bands That Metal Fans Actually Love

Think metalheads only listen to blast beats and screaming guitars? Think again.

Collin, Tom, and the Pumpkin Queen dive into six non-metal bands that every metal fan should check out. From ABBA’s irresistible melodies to Muse’s arena-sized anthems and Billy Talent’s punk grit, these picks prove that metalheads have a wide range of taste—and zero shame about blasting Weird Al on a road trip. Whether you’re looking to expand your playlist or just curious what metal fans crank when it’s not metal, this episode is packed with laughs, stories, and a few hot takes you won’t want to miss.

Hit play now and discover your next favorite band (that isn’t technically metal).

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MUSIC:

• ABBA “Fernando”

• Muse “Survival”

• Green Day “Welcome to Paradise”

• “Weird Al” Yankovic “Amish Paradise”

• Billy Talent “Swallowed Up By the Ocean”

• Coheed and Cambria “Welcome Home”

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