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!
IoMP 130: Is Metal for Kids? We Asked a Metal Dad Raising the Next Generation (feat. OdinConquersAll)
A metal dad, a four-year-old headbanger, and a conversation that completely flips the “metal isn’t for kids” argument on its head.
IoMP 129: Why the 2026 Grammy for Best Metal Performance Makes No Sense (Collin's Rage)
Collin loses his mind over the 2026 Grammys—and honestly, you might too.
IoMP 127: Our Most Controversial Metal Opinions
Collin and Tom unleash their most controversial metal opinions yet, from calling Tool overrated to debating the future of symphonic metal.
IoMP 126: We Saw Megadeth at Canada Life Place in London
Collin and Tom hit London, Ontario to see Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus live and break down the entire experience
IoMP 125: What Have You Been Listening To? - February 2026 (Month of Love Edition)
The February WHYBLT episode descends into Valentine’s chaos while delivering one of the most diverse metal playlists we’ve had yet.
IoMP 124: Megadeth Songs We Want To Hear at Canada Life Place in London
With Megadeth, Anthrax, and Exodus all releasing new music in 2026, we’re breaking down the songs we’re dying to hear live before the London, Ontario show.
IoMP 123: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 7
Can Metallica do what no other Guitar Hero game could?
IoMP 122: Whatever Happened to Groove Metal?
Groove metal ruled the ’90s, vanished in the 2010s, and somehow still controls how metal feels today.
IoMP 121: HIM - Are They Rock or Metal?
Is HIM metal, rock, or the most emotionally devastating third option imaginable.
IoMP 120: From Nightwish to Fleshgod Apocalypse: Best of Symphonic Metal
Metal meets violins, choirs, Vikings, Romans, and way too much drama
IoMP 119: Best Metal Songs for Hockey Goal Songs
What kind of monster celebrates a goal with an unplugged metal song?
IoMP 118: Songs That Should Be Metal Covers — But Aren’t (Yet)
What if metal bands covered the songs they should, not the ones they already have?
IoMP 117: What Have You Been Listening To? (January 2026)
The first 2026 edition of What Have You Been Listening To? is loaded with bangers, laughs, and early Album of the Year contenders.
IoMP 116: What Is Devin Townsend's Heaviest Song?
What’s the heaviest Devin Townsend song without touching Strapping Young Lad?
IoMP 115: AI in Metal: Tool or Total Bullshit?
AI bands are flooding streaming platforms, artists are pissed, and Spotify may have quietly crossed a line
IoMP 114: LADYBABY - Are They Rock or Metal?
Cute, chaotic, and confusing as hell—Collin and Tom tackle LADYBABY in the first Are They Rock or Metal?
IoMP 113: Metal Songs That Would Make Perfect Wrestling Themes
Wrestling themes can turn nobodies into icons—and this episode proves it.
IoMP 112: Best Power Metal Bands of All Time
Dragons, dwarves, and ridiculous guitar solos take center stage as Collin and Tom break down the best power metal bands from around the world — and proudly embrace the cheese while doing it.
IoMP 111: Nekrogoblikon: Gimmick or Genius?
Is Nekrogoblikon secretly genius, or just metal’s most successful goblin-based gimmick?