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 7/3/26 Tom McKay 7/3/26

IoMP 160: Sleep Token - Gimmick or Genius?

Is Sleep Token one of modern metal's greatest success stories—or one of its most overhyped bands?

Tom McKay 5/15/26 Tom McKay 5/15/26

IoMP 146: Metalocalypse: Dethklok - Gimmick or Genius?

Collin and Tom dive into the brutal world of Dethklok and Metalocalypse to decide whether the legendary cartoon band is a gimmick or one of metal’s greatest accidental success stories.

Tom McKay 4/3/26 Tom McKay 4/3/26

IoMP 134: Powerglove: Gimmick or Genius?

Is Powerglove a brilliant nostalgia-fueled metal project or just a clever gimmick?

Tom McKay 1/9/26 Tom McKay 1/9/26

IoMP 111: Nekrogoblikon: Gimmick or Genius?

Is Nekrogoblikon secretly genius, or just metal’s most successful goblin-based gimmick?

Tom McKay 10/22/25 Tom McKay 10/22/25

IoMP 90: GWAR: Gimmick or Genius?

Is GWAR just a bunch of costumed aliens with fake blood and foam cocks… or are they secretly one of metal’s smartest acts?