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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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00:28:13

IoMP 99: Best Metal Albums from the Year 1997

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2025/11/18

Tom drags Collin kicking and screaming back into a makeshift time machine so the boys can travel back to 1997 — the year Tom was born and the year metal got extremely weird, extremely good, and extremely… 90s. They dig through the absolute chaos of ’97’s metal releases: everything from Strapping Young Lad’s City, Rammstein dropping Du Hast on the world, Devin Townsend going full biomech with Ocean Machine, HammerFall restoring the glory of power metal, and nu-metal bubbling like a pot someone forgot

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00:13:25

IoMP 98: So We Listened To Sleep Token's "Take Me...

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2025/11/17

Oh boy, it’s time we finally bite the bullet. In this special episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom share their final thoughts after listening to the entirety of Sleep Token’s “Take Me Back To Eden”, their most recent album at the time. With twists and turns unexpected, some surprising intrigue and an inability to finish a thought, did they enjoy Sleep Token’s most popular album to date? Did “Take Me Back To Eden” make a fan out of them?Check out more from

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00:30:53

IoMP 97: Best Metal Albums from the Year 2000

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2025/11/14

It’s time to travel back to the dawn of the new millennium — the year 2000 — when frosted tips were cool, nu-metal ruled the airwaves, and Collin was born into chaos.In this first half of a two-part series, the duo look at the best metal albums from the years they were born, starting with Collin’s birth year. From debut masterpieces like Disturbed’s “The Sickness” and Killswitch Engage’s self-titled, to legendary final chapters like Pantera’s “Reinventing the Steel,” it’s a year loaded with metal

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00:28:00

IoMP 96: What Is Sabaton's Heaviest Song?...

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2025/11/11

On this special Remembrance Day edition of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom pay their respects to those who served — and what better way to do it than by diving headfirst into the battle anthems of history’s most war-obsessed metal band: Sabaton.The duo are ranking the top 10 heaviest songs in the Swedish band’s catalog — from “Ghost Division” to “Bismarck” to “Reign of Terror.” Along the way, they get emotional over Sabaton’s version of In Flanders Fields, debate whether The Great

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00:28:20

IoMP 95: The Metal Seeds of Our Childhood: 6 Songs...

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2025/11/10

Collin and Tom crank up the nostalgia and take a detour down memory lane, revisiting the songs that defined their childhood — long before blast beats and breakdowns took over their playlists. From “Bodies” to “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, they unpack the early tracks that planted the seeds of their metal obsession. It’s equal parts heartfelt, ridiculous, and heavy — basically, the perfect Influencers of Metal episode.Check out more from

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00:14:32

IoMP 94: Metal on a Desert Island—What Album Keeps...

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2025/11/04

Collin and Tom find themselves stranded on a desert island after their ill-fated “Titanic Reenactment Cruise” goes down in flames… or, well, waves. With no supplies but two metal albums, the guys show off their ultimate “Desert Island Metal” picks: Devin Townsend’s The Retinal Circus and Demons & Wizards’ self-titled debut. The conversation dives deep into why these albums are timeless, dynamic, and a perfect soundtrack for going feral in paradise… and maybe keep you sane when you’re

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01:05:58

IoMP 93: What Have You Been Listening To? - October 2025

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2025/10/31

As spooky season fades into the grave, Collin and Tom rise from the crypt one last time to talk about what’s been haunting their playlists this October. In this edition of “What Have You Been Listening To?”, the guys recap their favorite spins of the month—from Collin’s doom-soaked return to Pallbearer and the battle hymns of Sabaton, to Tom’s rediscovery of Canadian death metal/core act Sleepwraith and, shockingly, a thrash metal band?!Add in a record-breaking wave of listener submissions, eerie

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00:35:21

IoMP 92: 6 Killer Halloween Metal Bands (ft....

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2025/10/28

Horror and metal: two genres forged in darkness, blood, and power chords.In this Halloween special, Collin and Tom are joined by YouTuber Blackmetal Werewolf to talk about six bands that capture the spirit of Halloween. From Rob Zombie’s iconic mix of music and movies, to Trick or Treat’s lighthearted power metal charm, the trio covers it all. They dive into Ice Nine Kills’ cinematic metalcore love letters to slasher icons, Lordi’s monster-masked mayhem, and so much more! The crew also share horror

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00:28:24

IoMP 91: Metal Around the World: Slovakia

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2025/10/24

In this episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom take their passports and dive into the metal scene of Slovakia, thanks to Collin’s dad accidentally picking the right country. What starts as a geography lesson on the Velvet Divorce turns into a full-on exploration of Slovak death, doom, and pagan black metal — featuring bands like Doomas, Signum Regis, Lunatic Gods, Vortex Unit, and more.Check out more from

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00:20:55

IoMP 90: GWAR: Gimmick or Genius?

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2025/10/22

Gimmick? Or Genius? That’s the question for this new series on the Influencers of Metal Podcast! Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the chaotic, blood-soaked world of GWAR — the alien overlords of shock metal, fake blood, and theatrical carnage.From their over-the-top costumes to their four-cocked frontman, the duo debate whether GWAR’s outrageousness is just a gimmick… or straight-up genius. Along the way, they unpack the band’s history, their self-built mythology, and why getting drenched in fake

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00:40:29

IoMP 89: What Is The Most Metal Guitar Hero Game? Part 5

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2025/10/17

It’s the dawn of a new era — Guitar Hero: World Tour, the game that expanded the franchise beyond the plastic axe and into full-band territory. But with bigger ambition came one big problem: a metal shortage. Out of 240 playable songs, only 35 were metal.Collin and Tom dive into what should’ve been a shred-fest, but instead gave us a mixed bag of Tool, Korn, and a sprinkle of Ozzy. Was it a bold experiment or a missed opportunity for headbangers? They break down the metal lineup, argue about Tool’s

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00:21:01

IoMP 88: The Weirdest Band Merch Ever Made (NSFW...

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2025/10/10

From blood-infused vinyl to full-on dildo sets, metal bands have never been afraid to get… creative with their merch. This week, Collin and Tom dive deep into the strangest, wildest, and most questionable items ever sold in the name of heavy music.From Ghost’s holy butt plugs and Rammstein’s anatomically accurate dildo collection (yes, it’s real) to Devin Townsend’s sloth plushie and Profanatica’s uh… “biological” collectibles, the boys explore how far musicians will go to sell you something

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00:14:29

IoMP 87: Linkin Park - Are They Rock or Metal?

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2025/10/08

Are they rock? Are they metal? Or are they just really good at making white guys cry in traffic?Collin, Tom, and special guest Justin take on one of the trickiest “Rock or Metal” debates yet — the genre-bending legacy of Linkin Park. From Hybrid Theory and Meteora’s nu metal thunder to One More Light’s pop pivot and From Zero’s new chapter, the crew dissects how the band evolved, fought off critics, and accidentally became a meme thanks to Transformers and Chester Bennington’s god-tier screams.Check

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00:21:19

IoMP 86: Best of Death Metal - Legends, Icons, & MORE

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2025/10/03

The "Best Of" series rises from the grave! This time, Collin and Tom crack open the coffin of death metal—one of the most influential, versatile, and brutal genres in all of metal. From the legendary fathers of the genre like Death to American staples like Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Obituary, Morbid Angel, and Suffocation, and across the ocean to Bolt Thrower in the UK, death metal has no borders and no limits.Check out more from

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01:10:07

IoMP 85: What Have You Been Listening To? - September...

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2025/09/30

This month’s What Have You Been Listening To? is stacked with chaos. Collin & Tom are joined by Collin’s best friend Justin, who shows up with… a very non-metal list. Instead, he’s got Jimmy Buffett, the Arkells, and his old roommate’s indie rock band. Collin spirals into a moral crisis with Whore of Bethlehem before unleashing Violator, BAEST, Nicolas Cage Fighter, and more. Tom goes full spectrum, from Igorrr’s experimental “Amen” to gothic symphonics with Blackbriar, Renaissance Fair covers

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01:24:35

IoMP 84: Collin Saw Korn at Canada Life Place in London

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2025/09/26

Collin heads to London, Ontario for Korn’s Kanada 2025 tour stop at Canada Life Place with his friends—while Tom gets a ‘tism headache and misses out last minute. Now Collin—with his friend Justin—recap the night for Tom and for you. A tale of metal, and questionable seats with questionable openers. With pyro-blasting Gojira, and headliners Korn bringing the chaos, the guys dive into the concert experience: the venue, merch, setlists, and why both Collin and Justin walked away blown away by Korn all

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01:16:10

IoMP 83: We Saw Powerwolf at The Rebel in Toronto

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2025/09/24

The Influencers of Metal Podcast hit The Rebel in Toronto for Powerwolf’s long-awaited Canadian show—with DragonForce opening the night. Collin and Tom, and special guest The Pumpkin Queen dive into the full experience: merch table madness, a bizarre parking situation, DragonForce surprising everyone (and making the crowd do push-ups?!), and Powerwolf delivering a set that turned a first-time metal concert-goer into a die-hard fan.Check out more from

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00:18:37

IoMP 82: Koᴙn Songs We Want To Hear at Canada Life...

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2025/09/21

Collin and Tom are heading to London, Ontario to see Korn with Gojira and Loathe—and while Tom’s hyped for Gojira, Collin is ready to go full “Korny.” In this episode, they dive into the real hard-hitting debate: which Korn songs absolutely need to be on the setlist? From “Coming Undone” to “A.D.I.D.A.S.” to deep cuts that only true fans remember, they pick their dream tracks, roast each other’s choices, and get way too distracted by bad puns, tanks on the QEW, and… nursery rhymes?Check out more

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00:18:23

IoMP 81: Powerwolf Songs We Want To Hear at The Rebel...

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2025/09/16

The wait is finally over—Powerwolf is coming to Toronto! In this episode, Collin and Tom break down the songs they’re hoping to hear, relive their Powerwolf obsessions, and even debate whether there will be stripper nuns at the show (as one does). From priest-and-nun cosplay plans to wrestling entrance themes, this one’s got it all. Also, wish Tom a happy 28th birthday, he’s spending it with his girlfriend and friends at a power metal concert wearing a Spirit Halloween priest costume.Check out more

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00:44:07

IoMP 80: 6 Metal Albums That Missed the Mark (......

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2025/09/12

Not every release can live up to the hype—and in this episode, Collin and Tom dive into six albums that let them down. From the overblown expectations of Sleep Token’s “Even in Arcadia” and Slipknot’s “We Are Not Your Kind”, to experiments gone wrong with Avenged Sevenfold’s “Life Is But A Dream” and some controversial takes on popular albums, the guys break down where these records fell short and why they didn’t click.The big takeaway? Hype is dangerous, critics don’t always agree, and the only

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