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 143: Evanescence (Early) - Are They Rock or Metal?
Evanescence sparked a generation of fans—but were they ever truly metal, or just really, really good at sounding like it?
IoMP 142: Amon Amarth and Dethklok Songs We Want To Hear at The Great Canadian Casino in Toronto
Collin and Tom scramble to pick their must-hear songs before seeing Dethklok and Amon Amarth
IoMP 141: What Have You Been Listening To? - April 2026
Collin wins a beer league championship and immediately derails the episode—then somehow they still manage to deliver one of the most stacked WHYBLT breakdowns of the year.
IoMP 140: Why Record Stores Still Matter in 2026 (Even with Spotify)
Record stores aren’t just surviving—they’re thriving.
IoMP 139: Best Stoner Metal Bands of All Time
Collin and Tom celebrate 420 by diving into stoner metal.
IoMP 138: Most Metal Video Game Characters Ever
From Doom Slayer to Isabelle (yes, really), Collin and Tom break down the most metal video game characters ever
IoMP 137: Mötley Crüe - Are They Rock or Metal?
Our favourite duo debate the legacy of one of the wildest bands of the 80s—and somehow end up discussing strip clubs along the way.
IoMP 136: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 8
Collin and Tom revisit the nostalgia of Guitar Hero Smash Hits, breaking down its metal-heavy tracklist and deciding where it ranks among the most metal Guitar Hero games ever released.
IoMP 135: Metal Around the World: Kyrgyzstan
Collin and Tom explore the underground metal scene of Kyrgyzstan, discovering a surprisingly black-metal-heavy lineup of bands
IoMP 134: Powerglove: Gimmick or Genius?
Is Powerglove a brilliant nostalgia-fueled metal project or just a clever gimmick?
IoMP 133: What Have You Been Listening To? - March 2026 (feat. The Blyzzrd)
Collin, Tom and TheBlyzzrd break down the metal dominating their playlists, from Exodus and Monstrosity to atmospheric heaviness from Gaerea and Temple of Void.
IoMP 132: Metal at the Canadian JUNO Awards 2026
Collin and Tom try to predict the 2026 JUNOs… despite overwhelming evidence they have absolutely no idea what they’re doing.
IoMP 131: Versailles Philharmonic Quintet - Are They Rock or Metal?
Versailles Philharmonic Quintet enters the Rock or Metal arena… and accidentally ends the debate instantly.
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.