Category Archives: Focus On Metal

Episode 131

Focus on Metal: Episode 131 – Fan Focused

So Richie sent a cryptic email about fan clubs and Kid Rock and said it would all make sense once we started doing the episode. So here’s the episode and hopefully it all makes sense. I’m still not 100%...
Episode 129

Focus on Metal: Episode 129 – Thrash The Lightning

In respect of Jeff Hanneman’s passing we thought that this week we would put ourselves firmly in thrash territory. To that end besides some talk about Jeff we look at back at one of the seminal thrash albums Metallica’s...
Episode 128

Focus on Metal: Episode 128 – Double Live Popoff

This week we continue our discussion with author Martin Popoff. last week we focused primarily on Ted Nugent and this week we turn our attention to Martin’s new book on the mighty Scorpions “Top of The Bill”. This weeks...
Episode 127

Focus on Metal: Episode 127 – Epic Martin

This week we have none other than Martin Popoff returning to the show.Like our discussion with Joel McIver this one is so massive it will span two episodes. As always Martin is always releasing some great books and that...
Episode 126

Focus on Metal: Episode 126 – Incura

We as metalheads always try to classify metal into genres and sub-genres. Sometimes you run into a band that you just can’t neatly be put into a bucket and that’s what this week is all about. Here at FoM...
Episode 125

Focus on Metal: Episode 125 – McIver Alive II

This week we finish up our talk with author Joel McIver right where we left off last week with the subject of Slayer. Our featured track this week is “Mother of All Lies” off the new Pretty Maids release...
Episode 124

Focus on Metal: Episode 124 – McIver Alive I

This week we sit down with metal author Joel McIver for a discussion of all things metal. This also marks this first time that Richie gets in on the action. This was such a good discussion that we need...
Episode 123

Focus on Metal: Episode 123 – SteelRaiser

On this one we finally hook up with supreme Italian Metalheads SteelRaiser to talk about their latest release on Pure Steel “Regeneration”. In addition we celebrate the North American release of “Sacrifice” the new one by Saxon by featuring...
Episode 122

Focus on Metal: Episode 122 – Royal Focus

This week legendary vocalist DC Cooper drops by to talk about his career and also the new 20th Anniversary release by Royal Hunt out now on Frontiers. We also have blast from the past with an unreleased Scrap Metal...
Episode 121

Focus on Metal: Episode 121 – Big Metal Ramble 2

Sometimes as a metalhead you just have a lot to talk about and this week that describes Richie. The Irish one showed up at Bedlam Studios with a lot on his mind. So this week we hit three topics...
Episode 120

Focus on Metal: Episode 120 – Saxon III

Back on Episode 108 we ended our look the Saxon catalogue with Destiny. This week by popular demand we pick up with Solid Ball of Rock, Forever Free, and Dogs of War. This time we end on a high...
Episode 119

Focus on Metal: Episode 119 – Focus on Helker

Most metalheads will agree that some of the most passionate metal fans in the world come from South America, but what about the bands. This week we get to sit down with Diego Valdez the man behind the mighty...