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PODCAST

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!

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00:22:46

IoMP 79: What Is Lamb of God's Heaviest Song?

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2025/09/10

In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Tom and Collin go all-in on Lamb of God, ranking the top 10 heaviest songs in their discography. From groove-driven staples like “Now You’ve Got Something to Die For” to the crushing chaos of “Ruin,” they break down riffs, drumming, and surprises along the way. Which song reigns supreme as Lamb of God’s heaviest?Check out more from

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00:29:51

IoMP 78: Avenged Sevenfold - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/09/05

Avenged Sevenfold—are they the saviors of 2000s metal or just a glorified hard rock act with fancy logos? Collin and Tom step into the pit with another edition of Are They Rock or Metal? to settle the score once and for all. From Waking the Fallen to The Stage (and yes, even Life Is But a Dream…), the guys tear through A7X’s catalog, Collin’s love/hate history with the band, and the eternal debate sparked by Hail to the King.Check out more from

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01:02:53

IoMP 77: What Have You Been Listening To? - August 2025

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2025/08/30

This month on “What Have You Been Listening To?” Collin and Tom bring a smorgasbord of chaos, including listeners bringing forth pagan black metal, throwback power ballads, and even some local scene gems that deserve the spotlight. From the feral blast of Blackbraid’s Blackbraid III to the swagger of SpiritWorld’s Helldorado, all the way to Ozzy crooning through No More Tears, nothing is off limits. Collin drops a surprise honorable mention, Tom can’t resist gushing about melodic power death

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00:22:37

IoMP 76: 6 Non-Metal Bands That Metal Fans Actually Love

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2025/08/26

Metalheads are known for their love of heavy riffs and brutal breakdowns—but what about the bands outside of metal that still earn a spot in our playlists? Collin, Tom, and the Pumpkin Queen reveal six non-metal bands that metalheads everywhere can enjoy. From the sing-along magic of ABBA to the prog-rock fire of Coheed and Cambria, we break down why these artists connect with metal fans, share stories tied to their music, and argue about whether Weird Al deserves a place in the pit. Open minds,

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00:31:11

IoMP 75: 6 Must-Watch Metal Movies Every Headbanger...

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2025/08/22

Metal isn’t just on your playlists—it’s sneaking into your movies too. From cult classics like Airheads to documentaries like Global Metal, Collin and Tom take a deep dive into six of the most iconic (and bizarre) metal movies you need to know about. Expect Brendan Fraser with toy guns, Tom Cruise as a coked-up rockstar, and the eternal question: who would win in a fight—Lemmy or God?Check out more from

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00:35:16

IoMP 74: Metal Around The Globe - Sweden

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2025/08/19

Round and around the globe we go, and our first stop is in Sweden! In this ‘round the globe episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom take a trip to the land of Ikea, fishing, beautiful fjords, and death metal. From the titans of Swedish prog, to the godfathers of djent, and the kings and queens of melodic death metal, Sweden’s metal scene has a lot to offer, and they’re all on display here!Check out more from

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00:17:14

IoMP 73: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 4

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2025/08/12

Before the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, Guitar Hero Encore: Rock the 80s gave PS2 players one last hair-flipping, neon-drenched shred-fest. In this episode, Collin and Tom dig into the game’s 30-song, all-1980s setlist — from Dio’s untouchable “Holy Diver” and Anthrax’s thrash classic “Caught in a Mosh” to glam-heavy hits from Poison and Twisted Sister. With only 11 metal tracks in the mix, can this glitter-covered gem hold its own against the giants of the Heaviest Guitar Hero rankings? Or does Guitar

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00:19:02

IoMP 72: How To Get Your Goth Girlfriend Into Metal...

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2025/08/08

In this special episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom welcome special guest “The Pumpkin Queen” (Tom’s girlfriend) to check out 6 new metal bands the duo think she will love. With Collin tapping into her gothic and witchy nature, and Tom going straight for the metal hammer, will she become a metalhead by the end of this episode? Or will she be driven further away from the genre than ever before?Check out more from

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00:12:18

IoMP 71: Skillet - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/08/05

Are Skillet a metal band… or are they just rocking the Christian airwaves? Tom and Collin dive into the faith-fueled riffs of one of the most hotly mislabeled bands of the 2000s. From Comatose to Unleashed, they break down why Skillet walks the line—but never quite crosses into metal.Check out more from Collin!https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/Check

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00:42:53

IoMP 70: Metal Subgenres as Pokémon (ft. Lindsay...

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2025/08/04

It’s time to evolve! In this chaotic and charming episode of Influencers of Metal, we’re catching ‘em all—metal subgenres, that is. Joining Tom and Collin this week are special guests Lindsay Schoolcraft and The Pumpkin Queen for a nostalgia-fueled crossover of metal and Pokémon.Each guest brought a list of Pokémon they feel represent a specific metal subgenre, from the obvious to the absolutely unhinged. You’ll hear about Collin’s lifelong bond with Pokémon and why his picks get weirdly personal

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01:06:48

IoMP 69: WHYBLT - July 2025 (The Good Soup Edition)

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2025/07/31

This month’s What Have You Been Listening To? is a wild one—because July kind of sucked for new releases. But hey, that didn’t stop Collin and Tom from digging deep into their libraries (and a couple listener requests) to find the gems, the freakshows, and the total thrashers.It’s 2-for-1 this week, and your eardrums are not ready. Let’s wrap July in metallic noise and poor decisions!.Check out more from

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01:29:22

IoMP 68: WHYBLT - 2025 so far (w/ Lindsay Schoolcraft...

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2025/07/28

In this special mid-year edition of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom are joined by not one, but two incredible guests — Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Lindsay Schoolcraft and returning favourite The Pumpkin Queen. Together, the crew dives into their top 5 favourite releases of 2025 so far, showcasing a wide-ranging playlist of 24 songs across metal and beyond. From the symphonic highs of Epica and the crushing intensity of Whitechapel, to darkwave collabs, pirate metal antics, and even a bit

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00:23:09

IoMP 67: 6 Modern Death Metal Albums You NEED to Hear

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2025/07/23

In this chaotic and passionate episode, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the blistering world of modern death metal, offering six killer album recommendations for anyone looking to explore the genre today. Whether you're a newcomer to the pit or just looking to refresh your death metal playlist, the duo’s mix of humor, deep cuts, and barely contained ADHD has you covered — with picks ranging from Frozen Soul’s old-school Texas brutality, to Crypta’s all-female assault on the eardrums, to Adult

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00:27:11

IoMP 66: The Albums That Changed Our Metal Lives

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2025/07/21

In this introspective (and characteristically chaotic) episode, Collin and Tom sit down to discuss the metal albums that changed their lives, the ones that cemented their love for metal and opened the floodgates to everything that followed.Collin leads off with Dream Theater’s Octavarium (2005), the progressive metal opus that cracked open his “third eye” and revealed the beauty in metal’s madness. The album’s sprawling complexity, emotional weight, and technical brilliance hit him like a revelation

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00:13:12

IoMP 65: Nickelback - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/07/15

In this episode, Collin and Tom (with special guest The Pumpkin Queen) dive into the ultimate non-debate: Is Nickelback a rock or metal band? Spoiler alert—they're rock. Nobody's losing sleep over this one, but that doesn't stop the crew from stretching a 5-second verdict into 13 minutes of banter, breakdowns, and begrudging respect.Tom argues that early Nickelback was heavier than people remember, while Collin and The Pumpkin Queen are firmly in the “divorced dad rock” camp. We also discover that

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00:32:42

IoMP 64: Tom Saw The Final Black Sabbath Show Online

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2025/07/11

On this star-studded episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Tom dives deep into Back to the Beginning — the massive, final concert event that marked the end of Black Sabbath’s legendary career and celebrated the legacy of metal itself. Recorded from a basement livestream with friends (and buckets of sweat), Tom delivers a passionate review of the 10-hour mega-show, which featured over a dozen bands, surprise cameos, and Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever performance.From surprise standouts like

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00:18:45

IoMP 63: What Is Dream Theater's Heaviest Song?

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2025/07/08

Back for more heavy songs! Collin and Tom take on the ultimate challenge this time around: ranking the 10 heaviest Dream Theater songs from across their massive 40+ year discography. From deep cuts off Train of Thought to the crushing weight of The Glass Prison, the guys debate breakdowns, riffs, and sheer sonic density. No, The Astonishing didn’t make the cut—but you'll want to hear which Mangini-era track did.What song do you think is the heaviest Dream Theater song of all time?Check out more from

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00:20:52

IoMP 62: From DOOM to Brütal Legend - Metal in Video...

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2025/07/04

Gamers and metalheads together at last! In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom explore the deep and often overlooked connection between metal music and video games. From Mick Gordon’s award-winning DOOM soundtrack to the absurdly stacked Brütal Legend playlist, this episode dives into the heaviest soundtracks, surprise metal moments, and fictional bands like Telltale’s “Star-Lord.” Whether you grew up on Guitar Hero or discovered metal through the CoD Zombies easter

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00:30:59

IoMP 61: 6 Canadian Metal Bands You Need To Hear This...

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2025/07/01

Happy Canada Day! In this festive episode of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom go full hockey loving, cobra chicken fearing mode to celebrate the best of Canadian culture—from beavers and zambonies to hockey and Tim Hortons’ questionable Ryan Reynolds collab. But the real celebration? Canada's metal scene! The duo breaks down six essential Canadian metal bands you need to know—from the aggressive thrash of Hamilton’s Lutharö and the technical brilliance of Protest the Hero, to the raw power of

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01:00:23

IoMP 60: WHYBLT - June 2025

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2025/06/27

It’s the biggest “What Have You Been Listening To?” episode yet! Collin and Tom are joined by a very special guest—Tom’s girlfriend Shay, a.k.a. the Pumpkin Queen—for a chaotic, genre-hopping ride through their top music picks of June 2025. From listener-submitted gems like horror metal act Blood Opera, to grindcore insanity with King Parrot, there’s something for every flavor of metalhead. Shay surprises everyone with her newfound love for Sabaton’s “Primo Victoria,” while Volbeat’s new album God

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