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 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?
IoMP 110: Most Anticipated Metal Albums of 2026 (so far)
Our favourite duo kick off 2026 by breaking down the metal albums they’re most excited (and nervous) about this year.
IoMP 109: What Have You Been Listening To? - BEST of 2025
The final WHYBLT of 2025 is here as the duo count down their Top 5 metal picks of the year—using completely different rules and zero chill.
IoMP 108: The Bands That Took Over Our 2025
Before 2025 officially clocks out, Collin and Tom look back at the bands that took over their playlists—from brutal death metal and hardcore to symphonic prog and folk chaos.
IoMP 107: A Very Influencers of Metal Christmas
From Christmas Eve pajamas and split-family traditions to battle jackets, K’NEX roller coasters, and the sacred truth that socks rule — Collin and Tom relive the holiday chaos in this nostalgic Influencers of Metal Christmas Special.
IoMP 106: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Are They Rock or Metal?
Is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra metal, rock, or just extremely loud Christmas magic?
IoMP 105: Metal Around the World: Bangladesh
Bangladesh becomes the first Asian stop in Metal Around the World, and it delivers six bands ranging from classic heavy metal to filthy tech-death
IoMP 104: The Longest Metal Songs Ever
This episode, we dive into metal’s grandest, longest, and occasionally most unhinged epics.