Before the blast beats and breakdowns, before the long hair and leather jackets — every metalhead had their awkward musical origin story. In this nostalgic and hilarious episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dig deep into the six childhood favorites that shaped who they are today.
From console hockey features to the gateway rock bands that led them down the road to metal, the guys relive the soundtracks of their youth — complete with looks into where the seeds began to sprout.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or a new fan, this episode is a trip down memory lane that reminds us all where our love of heavy music began — and how far we’ve come since those early days of awkward headbanging in the bedroom mirror.
Hit play now and relive your own musical childhood!
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