Episode 84: Dark Angel

This week we’re talking about the faster than lightning Dark Angel. While credited with helping to popularize thrash metal in the mid 80s, Dark Angel also marks the fourth band we’ve covered to feature drummer Gene Hoglan. Chaotic, fast, and a damn good time. Dig it.

Closing track: “The Burning of Sodom” from Darkness Descends (1986)

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Mike’s Picks:
Darkness Descends (1986) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Time Does Not Heal (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Time Does Not Heal (1991) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
We Have Arrived (1985) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
We Have Arrived (1985)
Darkness Descends (1986)
Leave Scars (1989)
Time Does Not Heal (1991)

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Episode 63: Stormtroopers of Death

This week we’re talking about the hilarious SOD. Stormtroopers of Death was a side project of Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, and Dan Lilker (also of Nuclear Assault), with Anthrax roadie Billy Milano on vocals. Equal parts a giant gag and a legitimately good crossover thrash metal band, SOD’s debut album remains a classic to this day. The title track was even recently covered by the reunited Mr. Bungle on their latest album (on which Scott Ian plays second guitar). Fun band and heavy as hell—turn this one up loud.

Closing track: “Kill Yourself” from Speak English or Die (1985)

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Mike’s Picks:
Speak English or Die (1985) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Bigger than the Devil (1999) — Least Favorite
Rise of the Infidels (2007) — Worst Album

Alex’s Picks:
Speak English or Die (1985) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Rise of the Infidels (2007) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode…
Speak English or Die (1985)
Bigger than the Devil (1999)
Rise of the Infidels (2007)

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