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 83: We Saw Powerwolf at The Rebel in Toronto
Powerwolf finally descended on Toronto—and we were there with Shay (the Pumpkin Queen) for her very first metal show
IoMP 82: Koᴙn Songs We Want To Hear at Canada Life Place in London
We’re seeing Korn with Gojira in London, Ontario, and it’s time to decide: which Korn songs do we need to hear live?
IoMP 81: Powerwolf Songs We Want To Hear at The Rebel in Toronto
Powerwolf is finally here—and Tom might cry in his priest collar.
IoMP 79: What Is Lamb of God's Heaviest Song?
Lamb of God’s discography is full of heavy hitters, but which track stands tallest?
IoMP 78: Avenged Sevenfold - Are They Rock or Metal?
Avenged Sevenfold: rock or metal? On the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Tom and Collin dive into A7X’s catalog from Waking the Fallen to The Stage to settle the debate.
IoMP 77: What Have You Been Listening To? - August 2025
August’s What Have You Been Listening To? is packed with everything from pagan black metal bonfires to 80s-style power ballads
IoMP 76: 6 Non-Metal Bands That Metal Fans Actually Love
Think metalheads only live on blast beats and breakdowns? Think again.
IoMP 75: 6 Must-Watch Metal Movies Every Headbanger Should See
Metal movies aren’t just fun—they’re cultural landmarks. Tom and Collin break down six essential films where metal takes center stage
IoMP 74: Metal Around The Globe - Sweden
Sweden isn’t just about fjords and furniture—it’s a metal powerhouse.
IoMP 73: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 4
The PS2’s swan song for the Guitar Hero franchise was pure neon spandex — Guitar Hero Encore: Rock the 80s.
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.
IoMP 71: Skillet - Are They Rock or Metal?
Skillet? Rock. Not metal. But let’s unpack why anyway.
IoMP 69: WHYBLT - July 2025 (The Good Soup Edition)
July was kinda dry for metal releases, but we still found some bangers to listen to this month!
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.
IoMP 67: 6 Modern Death Metal Albums You NEED to Hear
Looking to explore the brutal world of modern death metal? How about 6?
IoMP 66: The Albums That Changed Our Metal Lives
In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom get real about the albums that changed everything for them as metalheads.
IoMP 65: Nickelback - Are They Rock or Metal?
Nobody thinks Nickelback is metal… but we did an episode about it anyways!
IoMP 64: Tom Saw The Final Black Sabbath Show Online
Black Sabbath’s final show wasn’t just a concert — it was a full-blown metal pilgrimage.