Episodi

  • Iron Maiden - "Hallowed Be Thy Name"

    Iron Maiden - "Hallowed Be Thy Name"
    Oct 5 2026
    Iron Maiden - "Hallowed Be Thy Name" from the album "Number of the Beast" released in the US March 22, 1982 and in the UK March 29, 1982 This episode is officially the last in line, the number one song that defined heavy metal, the favorite song of our host, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel. To discuss this song, he invited back on the show the only person who might be as big of a Maiden fan as he is: musician/actor/wrestler/podcast host Chris Jericho. Check out the unedited video version of the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9X4rxUHwo40 Brian also discusses the production with Jay Ruston, and one last time for this show, we hear from author Martin Popoff, with facts, figures, information and opinion about the song. As discussed previously on the show, Brian will be back in January 2027 with a new podcast, the Metal Blade 45th Anniversary podcast, where each week he will be joined by guests to spend the entire show discussing one album from the 45 year history of Metal Blade Records. If you're subscribed to this show, the new one will appear in the same feed, and the old episodes of this show aren't going anywhere if you want to revisit your favorites or catch up on shows you may have missed. Brian Slagel is on social media @BrianSlagel Chris Jericho is on X @IAmJericho, on Instagram @ChrisJerichoFozzy and Tik Tok @ChrisJericho Jay Ruston is on X and Instagram @JayRuston Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 Lizzy Borden is on X and Instagram @LizzyBordenOfficial Show Producer Christian Bladt is on X and Instagram at @ChristianDMZ and his podcast is called The Bladtcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • Rainbow - "Stargazer / A Light in the Black"

    Rainbow - "Stargazer / A Light in the Black"
    Sep 28 2026
    Rainbow - "Stargazer / A Light in the Black" from the album "Rising" released May 17, 1976. Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel welcomes back to the show radio and TV host Eddie Trunk to discuss Brian's second favorite song of all time (which is actually two songs that he just can't separate): Rainbow's "Stargazer" and "A Light in the Black". They also discuss the entire Rainbow catalogue, and how they both found their way to the band, and of course, remember their friend Ronnie James Dio. Jay Ruston discusses the production on these songs and, as always, author Martin Popoff gives us some historical context and his opinion about the songs. If you would like to see the complete and unedited version of Brian's interview with Eddie Trunk, go to our You Tube channel and watch it HERE: https://youtu.be/-k_O2LgelSQ Follow the show on Social Media @100MetalSongs Follow Brian Slagel on Social Media @BrianSlagel Follow Eddie Trunk on social media @EddieTrunk Jay Ruston is on Instagram and X @JayRuston Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Metallica - "Enter Sandman"

    Metallica - "Enter Sandman"
    Sep 21 2026
    Metallica - "Enter Sandman" Released as a single on July 29, 1991. The music video was released July 30, 1991 and the album "Metallica" (AKA "The Black Album") was released August 12, 1991. Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses Metallica's "Enter Sandman" and catches up with his old friend Brian Lew who photographed Metallica extensively in the early days, and his work is part of the documentary "Murder in the Front Row" and the book of the same name. Brian also discusses the production of "Enter Sandman" with Jay Ruston, and, of course, author Martin Popoff checks in with his usual collection of information and opinion. For the entire, unedited video version of the interview, go to our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/c4_zFsfs92o Follow Brian Slagel on social media @BrianSlagel Brian Lew's "Murder in the Front Row" is on Instagram @MurderInTheFrontRow Jay Ruston is @JayRuston and the show is @100Metal Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Mercyful Fate - "Evil"

    Mercyful Fate - "Evil"
    Sep 14 2026
    Mercyful Fate - "Evil" Released September 30, 1983 on the album "Melissa" Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the Mercyful Fate song "Evil" with Slayer guitarist Kerry King. They also discuss Rainbow, Judas Priest, Deep Purple and much more. Brian also talks to Mark Lewis about the production of the song. Martin Popoff also checks in as usual, being the font of information you've all come to expect. Watch the complete and unedited version of the Kerry King interview HERE: https://youtu.be/V5zitPwlgqk Follow Brian Slagel on social media @BrianSlagel Kerry King is @KerryKingMusic on X and Instagram and @KerryKingOfficial on Tik Tok. Mark Lewis is on Instagram @MarkLewis720 Follow the show on X and Instagram @100MetalSongs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 min
  • Ghost - "Ritual"

    Ghost - "Ritual"
    Sep 7 2026
    Ghost's song "Ritual" was released on June 20, 2010, as a single ahead of their debut studio album, Opus Eponymous, which followed on October 18, 2010. Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses his appreciation for Ghost and shares stories about his association with the band, especially early on. Then, he is joined by producer Christian Bladt to look back on this podcast and look ahead to a new podcast concept that will start in January 2027. Brian also discusses the production on this song with producer Mark Lewis, and, as always, author Martin Popoff will provide historical information about the song, including facts, figures and his opinions. Watch the complete and unedited video version of Brian's conversation about Ghost, the reflection on this podcast and look ahead to the new one: https://youtu.be/5tpRMUPExSQ Follow Brian Slagel on social media @BrianSlagel Mark Lewis is on Instagram @MarkLewis720 Christian Bladt is on X & Instagram @ChristianDMZ and his podcast is The @Bladtcast Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 Follow the show @100MetalSongs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 min
  • Soungarden - "Rusty Cage"

    Soungarden - "Rusty Cage"
    Aug 31 2026
    Soundgarden - "Rusty Cage" From the album "Badmotorfinger" (Released October 8, 1981) Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about Soundgarden's "Rusty Cage" from their breakthrough album "Badmotorfinger". He's joined by the producer of that album, Terry Date, and then he chats with comedian Dean Delray whose passion for the band runs deep. As always, author Martin Popoff checks in with facts, figures and opinions. For the complete unedited video version of the episode, go to our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/ZX8f3GJ3P9w Brian Slagel is on social media @BrianSlagel Dean Delray is @DeanDelray Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 Follow the show on X and Instagram @100MetalSongs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 min
  • Queensryche - "Eyes of a Stranger"

    Queensryche - "Eyes of a Stranger"
    Aug 24 2026
    Queensryche - "Eyes of a Stranger" From "Operation: Mindcrime" (Released May 3, 1988) Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks to musician Jacob Bunton about the great Queensryche song "Eyes of a Stranger" from their album "Operation: Mindcrime". He also discusses the production of the album with producer Jay Ruston and author Martin Popoff provides facts, figures and opinions as always. Watch the full unedited video version of the interview on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/rmRNMmSEPzw Brian Slagel is on social media @BrianSlagel Jacob Bunton is on social media @JacobBunton Jay Ruston is on social media @JayRuston Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 You can follow the show on social media @100Metal Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 min
  • Rush - "The Spirit of Radio"

    Rush - "The Spirit of Radio"
    Aug 17 2026
    Rush - "The Spirit of Radio" From the Album "Permanent Waves" Released January 14, 1980 Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the importance of Rush's "The Spirit of Radio" with legendary sports radio and television host JT The Brick. They also discuss how JT has seen Rush 54 times (so far), whether or not the Las Vegas Raiders will be any good over the next few seasons, JT winning the first-ever Smack-Off on The Jim Rome Show and much more! Brian also talks about the production of the song with proud Canadian producer Jay Ruston, and we get our usual mixture of facts, statistics and opinon from yet ANOTHER proud Canadian, Martin Popoff. Watch a video version of the full interview on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5og4XF5V2Gc Brian Slagel is on social media @BrianSlagel JT The Brick is on X @JTTheBrick and Instagram @JTTheBrickLV Jay Ruston is on social media @JayRuston Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63 Follow the show on social media @100Metal Songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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