Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast !! Hosts: Wayne, and the RumGuy WE ARE BACK BABY !!! On this episode Wayne and Rum are left to their own devices and cause a ton of mayhem for Matt to edit together. This episode is full of facts, fun and just all around mayhem. So please sit back and enjoy, comment, like, subscribe and share. …

Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast !! Hosts: Wayne, the RumGuy and Matt Robin WE ARE BACK BABY !!! And we welcome a new host Matt Robin. On this episode the guys talk about TikTok, acting in films, family, celebrities, Kevin Smith, Matt is still playing Mass Effect, Xbox vs PS, the Queen died, politics, movies, Matt Freezes duri…

Episode Notes Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast !! Hosts: Wayne, the RumGuy and Matt Robin WE ARE BACK BABY !!! And we welcome a new host Matt Robin. This episode is fill with madness, amazing stories and so much more. We get to know the new guy some, Rum blows things up, and the guys talk Film, Pop culture and everything you l…

Episode Notes Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast !!Hosts: Wayne and the RumGuy Thank you for waiting on us .. I know we’ve been away for a while, BUT WE ARE BACK BABY !!! We’ve been dealing with issues just like everyone else but are happy to announce that we are here and aren’t going anywhere. So thank you as always for the sup…

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Happy 40th anniversary to Screaming for Vengeance! Judas Priest's 8th studio album holds some of their most popular songs... but we're not here to talk about those. Your hosts are dying to talk about "Bloodstone", a personal favorite of the panel. George, Tom, and Hattie are joined …

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Featured song: "Gnaal - the bowed lyre (taglharpe) Funeral march" by Eldrim https://eldrim.bandcamp.com/ Your hosts finally touch on the last Judas Priest album they've yet to explore! 2014's Redeemer of Souls was the first to feature Richie Faulkner on guitars, and the 17th Judas P…

Join our first foray into 1997's Jugulator, the first of two Judas Priest albums featuring Tim Owens on vocals, and a controversial entry in the Judas Priest canon. "Death Row" is our song of the week. Your hosts level some hard criticisms at the song where it's warranted, but praise the performances where it's due. George, Tom, and Hattie address …

Guest: Kyle Beam (Undeath) It's time... to defend the faith! But your hosts are going to need some help from Kyle Beam, guitarist of Undeath (Rochester, NY, USA), the hottest band in the current death metal scene. Our task today is to break down "Jawbreaker", a cult classic cut from 1984's seminal Defenders of the Faith. We discuss lyrical interpre…

Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast !! Hosts: Wayne and the RumGuy Thank you for waiting on us .. I know we’ve been away for a while, BUT WE ARE BACK BABY !!! We’ve been dealing with issues just like everyone else but are happy to announce that we are here and aren’t going anywhere. So thank you as always for the support and look…

Guest: Adam DiLuzio @bigfknadz We're back! And we're wishing a Happy 14th birthday to Judas Priest's strange, epic opus Nostradamus, itself the 16th Judas Priest album. The band explored new territory and gave us possibly their most divisive work. George and Tom might not have been thrilled with "Revelations" in Season 1, but can "Prophecy" make a …

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Deb Levine, of Pittsburgh, PA, USA based heavy metal band Lady Beast. Lady Beast has 4 albums and 2 EPs, and notably, has recorded an awesome cover of Judas Priest's "Ram it Down", which makes Deb the perfect guest for this episode. George, Tom, and Deb share their experiences seeing Judas Pri…

Welcome back to the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast. Hosts: Wayne and The RumGuy Wayne and Rum apologize for the length of time between shows and explain why. The guys talk about a possibility of being on a new network, they talk trading cards, Wayne talks all the cool stuff from Mighty Con Nola, Darth Vader ( Spencer Wilding ) and his Brothers …

Your hosts are finally ready to bring you the full scoop on the Judas Priest concert they attended on 3/30/2022. This recap is jam-packed with audio clips from Priest's red-hot performance that night. Featuring 20 songs from 12 albums and a special guest onstage, this set was one for the books. George and Tom reminisce at length about the evening, …

Your hosts are back with an episode of firsts: the first time they look at a cover performed by Judas Priest, and the first non-album (bonus) track on this show. "Race with the Devil" was originally a song by Gun in 1968, with the Judas Priest cover recorded in 1978 and unreleased until 2001 as a bonus track on the CD remasters. Tom and George droo…

Guest: Melissa Nee from Metal Chat with Melissa It's been 36 years since the release of Turbo, Judas Priest's maligned 10th album, but our guest Melissa still holds a grudge with one song in particular. Your hosts listen to and break down Melissa's least favorite track "Wild Nights, Hot & Crazy Days", and get her input on the context of the metal s…

Guest: Joe McGlynn from In the Lap of the Pods of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts are celebrating 42 years since the release of British Steel, Judas Priest's landmark sixth album, and they've brought along a guest. Joe helps George and Tom break down his favorite song on British Steel, "Rapid Fire", and explains the influence this particu…

Guest: Jonatan Hedlin from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts wish a happy 45th birthday to Sin After Sin, Judas Priest's third album, by breaking down the classic closing track "Dissident Aggressor". This deep dive takes George, Tom, and Jonatan all the way down the rabbit hole with an engaging discussion on the Berlin Wall an…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Jarvis Leatherby, bassist of California heavy metal band Night Demon. Jarvis's extensive credentials also include: bassist in Cirith Ungol, owner of independent label Iron Grip Records and Iron Grip Management. George and Tom catch up with Jarvis about Night Demon's newest release, Year of the…

Guest: Fearghal Traynor from Feckin' Metal Your hosts are celebrating the 46th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny, Judas Priest's second album, and we brought our friend Fearghal along for the ride (Feckin' Metal Podcast). We do a deep dive into the ripping Side Two track "Tyrant"... or should it really have been Side One? There's plenty to discus…

Welcome back to the madness also known as the Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast. Hosts: Wayne and the RumGuy On this episode the guys talk why they have been away so long, the new venue that is in the New Orleans area.. The Marsh Room, the show Jack Reacher, Rums big trip, whose coming on the show or coming back, Rum not drinking, the MHOG canoe t…

Guest: Rob from Hell Bent for Metal @Judas_AF It's the 4th anniversary of Firepower, Judas Priest's highly acclaimed 2018 album, and our friend Rob is here to discuss the song "Spectre" with us. Rob is a vocalist putting together a Judas Priest tribute band called Hell Bent for Metal, and he has roots in the 80s rock and metal scene. He's tremendou…

The Madness has Returned….The Metal Hand Of God podcast !! Hosts: Wayne and the RumGuy We welcome back an amazing person, brother and guest .. Artist Mr Andrew Hunt back to the show. This episode is full of incredible stories about Andrews job, what he can talk about with his new job and so much more. Andrew is an incredible artist and person. So d…

Guest: Daniel Drago from Diary of the Madmen of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. It's the 41st anniversary of Point of Entry, Priest's under-the-radar 1981 album, and we have a guest here to advocate for it. To kick things off, Dan tells us about his podcast; we then move on to a general chat about metal, Ozzy Osbourne, and Judas Priest. Later, we do…

Guest: Erik Shaw from Maiden A-Z of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 2005's epic comeback Angel of Retribution. George, Tom, and Erik break down "Judas Rising", the opening track to Judas Priest's reunion album with Rob Halford after his 12-year hiatus from the band. The guys highlight the opening scream, the t…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Greg DiPasquale, guitarist of Western New York band Fatal Curse. Fatal Curse released their debut album Breaking the Trance on Shadow Kingdom Records in 2019, with strong influences from NWOBHM bands like Diamond Head. In this episode, we cover lots of ground topical to Judas Priest: rediscove…

We're back for some more Stained Class! Your hosts celebrate the anniversary of Judas Priest's 4th album, released in 1978, with a focus on the title track. Tom and George talk about how the album was ahead of its time, Les Binks' drum kit, lyrical interpretations of the song "Stained Class", and more. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: ht…

You've got another musical guest comin'! Please welcome Steven Waddell, founder of Scottish bands Oath SC and Tantrum. Steven sings, plays all the instruments, and he records Oath SC's music himself. He is part of the new wave of traditional heavy metal, but with a style and flavor all his own. In this episode, we chat about standing out in the tra…

For MGP's Season 2 premiere, your hosts celebrate the anniversary of 1984's mega-classic Defenders of the Faith with a big discussion on "Some Heads Are Gonna Roll". George and Tom go deep on the lyrical themes of tyranny and rebellion, compare Judas Priest to Shakespeare, and ponder the deservedness of Defenders' high reputation. Drinking: Abomina…

Your hosts wrap up the year with one more bonus episode! George and Tom recap 2021 in Judas Priest news, read through listener comments, and reflect on some of our opinions that have changed. The dudes detail some plans for 2022, including the Anniversary Series, which will see the Metal Gods Podcast align its episode calendar to cover a song from …

For MGP's Season 1 finale, your hosts jump back to 1977 to talk about Judas Priest's third album Sin After Sin, and they love it! George and Tom tell the story of the Starbreaker (well, their interpretation, at least), do a bit of karaoke, ponder why this song and album lagged behind other Judas Priest work in popularity, and listen to a ripping co…

Your hosts finally venture into the Tim Owens era with "One on One" from 2001's Demolition album, and it's not a fun time for them! George and Tom discuss what makes for a bad guitar tone, the metal landscape of the early 00s, and the numerous flaws that make "One on One" one of the worst ever Judas Priest songs. Drinking: Casamigos Email: metalgod…

Your hosts venture into strange territory with Revelations, from the 2008 metal opera Nostradamus. George and Tom banter about some questionable experimentation, Judas Priest's drive to capture the essence of Nostradamus as a historical figure, and how the lyrics paint a picture of internal conflict. We opine on which parts of Revelations work, and…

Your hosts begin a new series covering Judas Priest's live history, but they'll need a special guest who attended the 1991 tour to help them out! George and Tom and joined by Steve of the mega-popular Uncle Steve's Iron Maiden Zone podcast. Steve shares his memories of getting into Priest, seeing the band live twice in 1991, and offers lots of grea…

Your hosts reflect on the first Judas Priest song George ever heard. Delivering the Goods is the opening track on 1978's Hell Bent for Leather/Killing Machine album. The dudes discuss the song's immediate catchiness, the band's attitude as boldly stated in the lyrics, Les Bink's contributions to Priest, and more. Drinking: Pumpkin Ale from Whole Ho…

Your hosts invite their first ever guest from the metal world: Trevor William Church, founder of California bands Haunt and Beastmaker. Trevor sings, plays every instrument, produces albums, runs an indie record label, and even ships his own merch. He is the true definition of a DIY musician, and one of the champions of a new wave of traditional he…

The Madness has Returned….The Metal Hand Of God podcast !! Hosts: Wayne and Vernon We welcome back an amazing person, brother and guest .. writer, comedian and all around great guy Mr Casey Jost back to the show. This episode is full of incredible stories including Casey is expecting his first child, we also talk about life with kids, how to talk t…

You've got another episode comin'! Your hosts have an extended discussion on the all-time classic Judas Priest anthem. George and Tom reminisce on their first times hearing You've Got Another Thing Comin', empowerment in the metal community, the immense power of this song in live settings, how the track almost didn't make it onto 1982's Screaming f…

We are BACK …. Finally!!!! The Metal Hand Of God ( MHOG ) podcast is coming back with a vengeance… Hosts: Wayne and The RumGuy We welcome back Hip Hop legend and MHOG family member SMO. We talk life, love, music, movies, smoking, the pandemic, being nice to other, getting stuff done and making a positive out of such a bad situation. We also talk he…

Your hosts are back for more Firepower, with 2018's modern classic, Lightning Strike! Tom muses on deeper lyrical meetings and connects his personal experiences. George reflects on the importance of a song's placement as second on an album or setlist. The guys ponder whether Lightning Strike is the album's best, and how it represents Judas Priest. …

Bonus episode! A quick live unboxing of Judas Priest's new box set, 50 Heavy Metal Years of Music. Email: metalgodspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/metalgodspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/metalgodspod Metal Gods Podcast is part of the Deep Dive Podcast Network. Check out https://twitter.com/deepdivepodnet?lang=en for more…