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 7/29/26 Tom McKay 7/29/26

IoMP 165: The BEST Viking Metal Bands

We're diving into the best Viking metal bands of all time!

Tom McKay 7/27/26 Tom McKay 7/27/26

IoMP 164: The HU - Are They Rock or Metal?

Few bands have disrupted heavy music quite like The Hu. But does that make them rock... or metal?

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 8/8/25 Tom McKay 8/8/25

IoMP 72: How To Get Your Goth Girlfriend Into Metal (feat. The Pumpkin Queen)

Shay’s back on the podcast, and this time she’s our test subject for a metal initiation ritual.