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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 39: Korn Is Going Kanadian!

Influencers of Metal Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this lively, humour-filled episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom react with excitement to the announcement of Korn’s upcoming Canadian tour. The band will hit eight Canadian cities alongside Gojira and Loathe—without a single U.S. date or Canadian opener in sight. The duo marvels at how rare it is for international bands, especially American ones, to dedicate an entire run solely to Canada. Along the way, they swap stories about ticket-buying habits, past concert road trips,

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00:23:26

IoMP 38: What's The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 2

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2025/04/08

In this episode of The Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the wild world of Guitar Hero II as part of their ongoing series determining which installment of the franchise is the most metal. This second part of the series explores the iconic 2006 game’s massive 98-song tracklist (on the Xbox 360 version), highlighting the significant uptick in metal representation compared to its predecessor. The hosts geek out over standout tracks like “Beast and the Harlot” by Avenged

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IoMP 37: Metal's Most Niche Subgenres

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2025/04/04

Metal is a term used to describe a broad range of different sounds of the heavy music we enjoy. There’s Heavy Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, Power Metal. But there’s even more niche subgenres such as Dream Thrash? Or Nintentocore? Pornogrind? Viking Metal? The tree of metal is quite large, and it’s a tree that’s hard to find the branches of a lot of the time. These are just some of the strangest, weirdest, and most specific ones.Check out more from

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00:10:48

IoMP 36: Ghost - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/04/02

“Are They Rock or Are They Metal?” It’s back with another entry bound to get us in more trouble than the last one. The Influencers of Metal Podcast brings on the Pumpkin Queen once again to talk about Ghost B.C., and whether the debate surrounding their metal status is warranted. Looking through their catalogue from beginning to today, seeing their rise in popularity and seeing their sound warp and shift overtime with gimmicks in the way for some people. Will Ghost come out as a metal band by the

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01:01:55

IoMP 35: WHYBLT - March 2025

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2025/03/31

It’s WHYBLT Time! Rounding out the end of March, Collin & Tom have come out of their hibernation with their latest selection of brutal bangers and weird pivots to present their favourite listenings from the last month. From Collin’s heavy list of iconic death metal classics and latest thrash metal releases, to Tom’s usual all over the place list of metal bangers and odd ball picks, it’s an episode to remember.Check out more from

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00:28:27

IoMP 34: Metal at the Canadian JUNO Awards 2025

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2025/03/28

In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom dive into the nominees for the 2025 JUNO Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year, celebrating Canada's recognition of heavy music ahead of the award ceremony March 30th. The JUNOs may be celebrating only Canadian artists, but as any metalhead who’s watched the Grammys can attest, the JUNOs get metal right more often than not. The duo look at the five nominees, including Anciients’ ‘Beyond the Reach of the Sun’, Devin Townsend’s

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00:20:11

IoMP 33: What Is Metallica's Heaviest Song?

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2025/03/25

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom prove there’s no topic too controversial they won’t touch. “What is _____ Heaviest Song?”, a new segment on the show where they rank ten songs from a band’s discography to determine the heaviest. The debut episode focuses on Metallica, and the duo acknowledges upfront that their rankings are subjective and based on personal opinions (which is true, but also a hopeful shield to not be hunted down by the Metallica fan police). All was

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00:21:36

IoMP 32: Influencers Declassified Concert Survival Guide

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2025/03/18

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin, Tom, and special guest “the Pumpkin Queen” dive into the essentials of concert-going, offering a foolproof plan to ensure a safe and fun experience. Building on their previous episode about concert etiquette, they emphasize the importance of preparation, from what to bring to how to navigate the venue. This episode goes over the absolute must-haves, the preparation of timing and logistics, managing the expenses, and much more key pointers

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00:43:33

IoMP 31: Collin Saw Dream Theater's 40th Anniversary...

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2025/03/14

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin makes Tom jealous as he tells the story of the recent Dream Theater stop in Toronto celebrating 40 years of the progressive metal giants. Collin shares the setlist of the show, including his thoughts on the show’s dynamic setlist while geeking out over fan favourites. He goes on to talk about the experience he had with the show’s venue, ending with the hefty prices for Dream Theater merch and a big announcement the band made to close out

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00:26:32

IoMP 30: Pumpkin Queen's Life Dating A Metal Influencer

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2025/03/07

Time to shift gears for today. In this episode of Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom welcome back the "Pumpkin Queen" for a deep dive into her experience dating Tom, a metal influencer. What starts as a lighthearted interrogation quickly turns into a candid and entertaining discussion about their relationship, filled with hilarious stories, first impressions, and the challenges of dating someone immersed in the metal scene.Collin puts the Pumpkin Queen in the spotlight, as the personal

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00:33:57

IoMP 29: Concerts - Our First, Our Most Important,...

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2025/03/04

Concerts aren’t just about the music—they’re about the memories that stick with us for a lifetime. Whether it’s the first time stepping into a venue, the show that cemented our love for metal, or the craziest experience in the pit, every metalhead has their own concert stories.So on this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into their own stories. From first shows with Fozzy and Daughtry, to the pivotal moments of seeing Stone Sour, Steel Panther, Trivium, and Arch Enemy,

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00:52:07

IoMP 28: WHYBLT - February 2025

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2025/02/28

It’s back! The big episodes returns for February! The Influencers of Metal Podcast presents “What Have You Been Listening To?” for the short month of February, the show that brings you our personal listening choices for the month that include some banger new releases, some returning albums, and some oldies but goodies. From the classics of Ozzy Osbourne’s “The Ultimate Sin” and Immortal’s “Sons of Northern Darkness”, to the latest banger releases of Jinjer’s “Duel” and Dream Theater’s “Parasomnia”,

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00:21:48

IoMP 27: When Metal Sneaks Into The Mainstream

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2025/02/25

In this episode of Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into the unexpected world of metal collaborations—specifically when metal artists step outside their genre. They explore why metal bands often collaborate with non-metal artists and highlight surprising partnerships that worked. Remember when Run D-M-C collaborated with Aerosmith? How about when Ozzy featured on a Post Malone track? Did you know Ed Sheeran worked with not one, but two metal bands in Bring Me The Horizon and Cradle

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00:26:12

IoMP 26: What's The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 1

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2025/02/21

In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Tom and Collin dive into the world of Guitar Hero, the legendary rhythm game that has both humbled and entertained metalheads for nearly two decades. The episode marks the beginning of an ambitious new series where they will analyze each Guitar Hero title to determine which one is the most metal. Their method? Counting the number of metal songs in each installment and ranking them accordingly.Kicking off the series, they break down the setlist of the original

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00:21:02

IoMP 25: Weirdest Metal Band Names

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2025/02/18

In this episode of Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into the weirdest, most bizarre metal band names. From the most absurd tongue twisters of King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, to the obscene Aborted Hitler Cock, to even the longest band name ever named, the duo has something to say about the weirdest band names in metal. Truly, the creativity and sense of humour for metalheads knows no limits.Check out more from

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00:19:46

IoMP 24: Metal's Romantic Side <3

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2025/02/14

It’s time for love, and moshing (which I understand is basically aggressive cuddling). In this special Valentine’s Day episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Tom, Collin, and the Pumpkin Queen, celebrate love through the lens of metal music. Metal isn’t just the dark and evil, there’s the feeling of love in the air with heavy down-tuned junts and pig squeals. Drawing from personal favorites and fan suggestions, the trio share a curated list of unique and diverse tracks that showcase how metal

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00:25:32

IoMP 23: Wrestling and Metal

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2025/02/11

About time we got around to this episode. Wrestling and Metal music go together a lot, especially in the many “walk out” themes wrestlers have. Some of the most metal ones can be the most memorable, the most entertaining, and the most intimidating for any opponent. From Disturbed's “Glass Shatters” for Stone Cold Steve Austin, or AMENRA’s “Ogentroost” for Malakai Black, all the way to Motionless in White’s “Demon In Your Dreams” for Rhea Ripley, it’s the wrestling episode!Check out more from

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00:15:36

IoMP 22: KISS - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/02/04

In this episode of Influencers of Metal, Collin and Tom try to take a more laid-back approach before realizing controversy is what they crave. And so, they introduce their new recurring segment, "Are They Rock or Metal?" where they debate whether certain bands fall under the metal category or if they are more accurately classified as rock.For this inaugural episode, they tackle KISS, the iconic band known for their theatrical performances, elaborate face paint, and larger-than-life stage presence

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00:52:19

IoMP 21: WHYBLT - January 2025 (feat. Pumpkin Queen)

Influencers of Metal Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Influencers of Metal Podcast presents "What Have You Been Listening To?" The monthly book club of metal where Collin and Tom talk about the music they've been headbanging to over the month, and we hear from you as well! Featuring a special guest, the Pumpkin Queen (a.k.a. Tom's girlfriend), it's time to ask: What Have You Been Listening To?Check out more from

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IoMP 20: Pop Goes Metal: Metal Covers Part 2

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2025/01/28

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive into the fascinating world of metal bands covering unexpected songs from outside the metal genre. Dubbed "Part Two" of their exploration of metal covers, the episode highlights some of the most surprising, random, and even bizarre reinterpretations of non-metal tracks by renowned metal artists.Check out more from

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