What happens when you bring Lindsay Schoolcraft back for a Halloween edition of What Have You Been Listening To??
You get some incredible music recommendations, a few surprisingly serious conversations, and enough late-night nonsense to make you wonder how these three ever manage to stay on topic!
Lindsay Schoolcraft returns to the Influencers of Metal Podcast alongside our favourite metal duo, Collin and Tom, to share the songs and albums that have been dominating their playlists throughout October. And with three very different musical tastes in the room, there's plenty to discover!
From haunting gothic melodies and emotionally powerful modern metal to underground discoveries, progressive experimentation, and some familiar heavy metal legends, this month's selections showcase just how diverse the metal world can be. Whether you're looking for something beautiful, something brutal, or something completely unexpected, there's a good chance you'll leave with a few new additions to your playlist.
Of course, this wouldn't be an Influencers of Metal episode without a few detours!
Along the way, Lindsay shares her thoughts on generative AI and its place in the creative world, the conversation takes an unexpected trip into the ridiculous side of power metal, and Collin's late-night energy provides more than a few moments of absolute chaos. There are also some fascinating perspectives on songwriting, artistic expression, and what makes certain music resonate so deeply with listeners.
And through it all, one thing becomes abundantly clear: metal is a much bigger, stranger, and more colourful world than people sometimes give it credit for.
So which songs made the biggest impression this October? What unexpected discoveries caught everyone off guard? And just how far off the rails can one music discussion go?
Join us for a special Halloween edition of What Have You Been Listening To? and discover some new music along the way.
Hit play and enjoy the madness!
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