Influencers of Metal Podcast

From the shores of the Thrashers Paradise, all the way to the Metal Robot satellites!

The Influencers of Metal Podcast brings together Collin Sterling and Tom McKay for a show with laughter, crying, more laughter, and the occasional intellectual discussion.

The most fun podcast in metal. Join the fun!

Tom McKay 7/10/26 Tom McKay 7/10/26

IoMP 162: 6 Metal Bands That Are Perfect for Summer

Who says metal can't be the soundtrack to summer?

Tom McKay 6/5/26 Tom McKay 6/5/26

IoMP 152: Weirdest Metal Covers Ever? (Metal Covers pt. 3)

Collin and Tom dive into the weirdest, funniest, and most confusing metal covers ever recorded.

Tom McKay 7/28/25 Tom McKay 7/28/25

IoMP 68: WHYBLT - 2025 so far (w/ Lindsay Schoolcraft + The Pumpkin Queen)

What happens when a Juno-nominated symphonic goth icon, a metal podcast duo, and the Pumpkin Queen walk into a playlist? Over two hours of pure genre-hopping chaos.

Tom McKay 6/27/25 Tom McKay 6/27/25

IoMP 60: WHYBLT - June 2025

Things get wild on this month’s WHYBLT as Collin, Tom, and the Pumpkin Queen dive into their favorite musical discoveries from June 2025.

Tom McKay 5/16/25 Tom McKay 5/16/25

IoMP 49: The Best Acoustic Metal Songs You Need to Hear

Metal… but make it sad and unplugged. Let’s dive into the weirdly emotional world of acoustic metal, where even death growls get soft and cozy.

Tom McKay 12/3/24 Tom McKay 12/3/24

IoMP 05: Metal for Kids (kinda)

Metal can be good for kids to!