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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Episode 30: Slayer

To celebrate our 30th episode, we invited our buddy Matt Berlinsky (@meistermatt) from the Stone & Steel Radio Show (stoneandsteelradioshow.com) to join us as we honor the almighty Slayer. Slayer were the first of thrash’s Big 4 to break up, so we knew it was our duty to discuss their entire discography in extreme detail. We all know Slayer is a great band, but we don’t pull any punches here—Slayer found a sound that worked and didn’t veer from it at all throughout their 3 decade lifespan. If you enjoy Slayer, this is not a bad thing. If you don’t enjoy Slayer, we probably already don’t like you.

Closing track: “Angel of Death” from Reign in Blood (1986)

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Mike’s Picks:
Reign in Blood (1986) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Undisputed Attitude (1996) — Worst Album
God Hates Us All (2001) — Least Favorite

Alex’s Picks:
Reign in Blood (1986) — Best Album
Seasons in the Abyss (1990) — Personal Favorite
Undisputed Attitude (1996) — Worst Album

Matt’s Picks:
Reign in Blood (1986) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Divine Intervention (1994) — Worst Album

Albums we discussed this episode…
Show No Mercy (1983)
Haunting the Chapel EP (1984)
Hell Awaits (1985)
Reign in Blood (1986)
South of Heaven (1988)
Seasons in the Abyss (1990)
Divine Intervention (1994)
Undisputed Attitude (1996)
Diabolus in Musica (1998)
God Hates Us All (2001)
Christ Illusion (2006)
World Painted Blood (2009)
Repentless (2015)

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