This episode features Richard and Duel as they give show reports for Chthe'illst as well Diocletian, Altars Ablaze and Bloody Vengeance. The guys also discuss what they've been listening to and to cap off the episodes there are albums reviews f

115 - Sophisticated Death Metal Freaks? A Pompous Contradiction of Terms

16 days ago 37m 42s

Duel and Richard discuss the hotly debated and highly criticized Summer Slaughter 2024 line-up. Duel gives a show report from High Command, Cyclone and Midnight, the guys discuss what they've been listening to and there are reviews for the late

114 - Ain't Nothing Wrong With Some King Diamond Worship

22 days ago 28m 10s

Duel and Richard discuss what's been dominating their listening time, Richard discusses the Lamp of Murmuur, One of Nine and Ebony Pendant gig he attended and the guys also give reviews for:Attic - "Return of the Witchfinder"Coffins - "Sinister

113 - Hammer of the Underworld January - March

Apr 5th, 2024 31m 8s

Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the best underground releases of the past few months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

112 - Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler

Mar 22nd, 2024 38m 42s

Join Duel and Richard as they discuss the latest albums from Judas Priest, Lord Dying and Traveler! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

111 - The Return of Deathcore's Finest, and I Say Finest Because They DON'T Actually Play Deathcore

Mar 15th, 2024 37m 42s

Duel and Richard discuss the return of Slayer, what they've been listening to as well as reviews for:Isahn - "Isahn"Hulder - "Verses in Oath"andJob For a Cowboy - "Moon Healer" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

110 - Apparently a FOOD Themed Band isn't just EMPTY Calories

Jan 25th, 2024 53m 46s

This episode has reviews for:Departure Chandelier - "Satan Soldier of Fortune."At the Plates - "Omnivore"The guys will also discuss new singles from:AbortedLord DyingJudas PriestSlimelordand Hulder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

109 - They Will Have You CONVERTING to Christianity and Ready to RETAKE the Holy Land in Three Tracks Flat

Jan 14th, 2024 37m 23s

The first episode of 2024 has Duel and Richard talking about the best releases they "missed" or glossed over in 2023 as well as running down the most anticipated records of 2024, plus, What the guys have been listening to! Hosted on Acast. See

108 - The TOP 10 BEST METAL Albums of 2023

Dec 30th, 2023 1h 2m

Join Duel, Richard, and Pete as they each give their top 10 albums of 2023 while also looking back at the year that was in heavy metal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

107 - The BLACKEST of the BLACK: The VERY Best Black Metal Releases of 2023

Dec 29th, 2023 47m 56s

Join Duel and Richard as they look back on the best black metal albums of 2023 chosen by your humble hosts of The Funda-Metal-ists podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

106 - "At-mosh-pheric Death Metal and a Full on Saxophone Invasion"

Dec 18th, 2023 38m 55s

This episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists podcast features reviews forPhobocosm - "Foreordained"Gama Bomb - "Bats"Mutilation Case - "Mutilation Case"and Panopticon "The Rime of Memory." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

105 - "Dokken, Cinderella, This is What Peak Male Performance Looks Like."

Nov 24th, 2023 1h 38m

On this episode Peter Bog returns to the fold as Duel, Richard and Pete discuss "No Pain, No Gain," the newest single from Austrian Death Machine. The guys also review "Gods of Fire" from Firstborne and "American Gothic" from Wayfarer. There is

104 - The Gauntlet Grew 666 More Spikes After Hearing That Song Title.

Oct 25th, 2023 38m 53s

This latest edition of the podcast features reviews for new single releases from Phobocosm and Ninkharsag as well as full-length album reviews for:"Cannibal Corpse - "Chaos Horrific"Sulphur Aeon - "Seven Crowns and Seven Seals"Moonlight Sorcery

103 - "How Dare They Spit Where We Sell $30 Mead Drinking Horns"

Sep 15th, 2023 54m 37s

This episode of the podcast has Duel and Richard discussing the return of Job For a Cowboy, the Blackbraid controversy at Midgardsblot fest and also features reviews for the latest releases from Urfaust, Godthrymm, Mutoid Man, and Horrendous. H

102 - Denim, Leather, and Satanic Lyrics Are Better With a Beer in Hand

Aug 4th, 2023 35m 29s

This latest episode of the Funda-Metal-ists podcast features reviews for:Enforcer - "Nostalgia"Torture Rack - "Primevil Onslaught"Blackbraid - "Blackbraid II"as well as what the guys have been listening to a some live show and some live show re

101 - "The Only Atmosphere Being Conjured Here is Pain :The Best Black Metal of 2023 So Far + A Look Ahead

Jul 7th, 2023 30m 4s

Duel and Richard go over their favorite releases in the world of black metal released so far in 2023 as well as look ahead to three upcoming releases in black metal that they are particularly looking forward to. later this year. Hosted on Acas

100 - Cringe Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Jun 25th, 2023 1h 11m

On this special 100th episode of the Funda-Metal-Ists the boys say goodbye to logtime co-host Peter Bog, bring back Covers Worth Covering as well as Mordor Metal Monthly and give their review of Cattle Decapitation's latest album "Terrasite."

Richard's ADDitional Reviews: Obituary, Immolation, Blood Incantation, & Ingrown Show.

May 8th, 2023 8m 45s

Richard's FINALLY returns after a four month absence with review of Obituary's sold out Show at the Middle East Downstairs in Boston on 5/5/23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doubling Down on Unforgiven:Two Top 10 Metallica Lists and "72 Seasons" Review

May 5th, 2023 59m 15s

"OH YEAH"The Funda-metal-ists are back with a mega multi-listisode of metallica themed mayhem. The guys give their top 10 80's Metallica tracks as well as their 10 top 90-present Metallica tracks bookending a review of the latest Metallica rele

98 - You Can Sum This Week Up With #Spookyblackmetalcastle Supremacy

Apr 10th, 2023 58m 13s

This edition of the funda-metal-ists podcast features reviews for:Hellripper- "Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags"In Flames - "Foregone"Enslaved - "Heimdal"Plus discussion about new singles from Outlaw, Metallica, and Necrofier.All this and more on

97 - Hammer of the Underworld: Blackened Necro Speed? Everyone is Going to Be LINING UP to Fuck These Dudes"

Mar 19th, 2023 45m 33s

The second installment of Hammer of the Underworld sees the Funda-metal-ists shine a spotlight on all that is overlooked and underground as fuck in the world of heavy metal. There is also new release radar and the return of Heavy film club wher

96 - Reviews of AHAB, Katatonia and Imperium Dekadenz

Feb 6th, 2023 47m 1s

The boys start the year off with reviews for AHAB’s The Coral Tombs, Imperium Dekadenz’s Into Sorrow Evermore and Katatonia’s Sky Void of Stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

95 - Hammer of the Underworld: Underground Spotlight January 2023

Jan 20th, 2023 41m 17s

On this newest segment from The Funda-Metal-Ists podcast, Duel, Richard and Peter take a dive into the obscure underbelly of the heavy metal world highlighting all the best metal that may have been overlooked for January 2023. Hosted on Acast.

94 - The TOP 10 Metal Albums and Best EPs of 2022

Jan 3rd, 2023 1h 38m

Join Duel, Peter and Richard as they countdown their top 10 albums of 2022, give some honorable mentions and also shout out their favorite EP releases. The guys also talk about what they wish for 2023 and what their metal NY resolution is for 2

93- Richard's ADDitional Top Live Shows of 2022 and Ramblings

Dec 29th, 2022 29m 25s

Host Richard flies solo for first time, going deeper into his massive list of live bands seen in 2022 with additional funny anecdotes and album recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.