Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 286

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we journey back to where epic doom metal truly found its voice as we take a deep dive into Candlemass' legendary debut, Epicus Doomicus Metallicus. Released in 1986, this monumental album redefined heavy music with its crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, and timeless songwriting, laying the foundation for generations of doom bands that followed.

Plus, there's a massive bonus for Mastodon fans! We spin two brand-new singles from the band's forthcoming album Marrow Deep, due for release on 28 August 2026. It's your chance to hear the next chapter from one of modern metal's most innovative and influential acts before the full album drops.

From the birth of epic doom to the future of progressive sludge metal, Episode 286 is packed with monumental riffs, towering melodies, and everything that makes heavy music unforgettable.

Heavy Metal Tones – where the classics meet the future of metal.

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Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 285

50 Years of Punk 1976–2026 – Part 6

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, the 50 Years of Punk series rolls on as we revisit one of the most explosive albums ever committed to vinyl—Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols.

Originally featured 235 episodes ago, this episode returns because it deserves its place in this landmark series. More than just an album review, it's a look back at the record that challenged the establishment, rewrote the rules of rock music, and became the blueprint for generations of punk bands that followed.

A quick note to listeners: thanks to a winter sore throat (and perhaps a little too much shouting at the World Cup!), my voice wasn't up to recording a brand-new episode this week. Rather than miss a week, I've brought back this classic episode, which fits perfectly into the ongoing punk retrospective.

Thanks for sticking with me, and don't worry—my normal voice will be back very soon.

Heavy Metal Tones – celebrating 50 years of Punk, one classic album at a time.

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Heavy Metal Tones – Episode 284: Three Female Warriors of Metal

This week on Heavy Metal Tones, we're celebrating three of the most powerful women in heavy metal with a special three-interview spectacular.

Joining the show is the legendary Tarja Turunen, whose unmistakable voice helped define symphonic metal before launching an acclaimed solo career. We also welcome Amanda Maldonado (Lamia) - Vindicta, one of metal's rising forces, discussing her journey, music and what's next. Rounding out the lineup is Prika Amaral, the driving force behind Brazil's extreme metal pioneers Nervosa, sharing stories from the frontlines of thrash and death metal.

Three incredible artists. Three unique stories. One episode packed with passion, perseverance and pure metal power.

If you've ever wondered what it takes to carve out a place in one of the world's heaviest genres, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Heavy Metal Tones – where the music is loud, the stories are real, and metal has no boundaries.

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