The Heavy Metal Hangover
An unscripted, weekly heavy metal themed show that’s all fun and no politics. Join Rex and Duff, friends since childhood and lifelong metal fans, while they have the conversations you have with your buddies over a few drinks. Full of random topics and hilarious stories, this show is unlike any podcast you’ve ever heard. If you want a show about heavy metal without any agenda, but loaded with laughs, this is the show for you. Rex and Duff have a beer in one hand, and a fistful of metal in the other.
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Episodes
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
In this episode, Rex and Duff get personal. We’re digging into those life-defining records that aren't just collections of songs—they’re core memories. We look at how the first time we heard the blistering thrash of Megadeth, the heavy metal thunder of Accept, or the raw, sunset-strip rebellion of Guns N' Roses fundamentally shifted our DNA. Why is it that the crackle of a needle or the snap of a cassette case can instantly transport you back to a specific room, a specific smell, or a specific feeling?
Then, we tackle a philosophical question: In an era of infinite streaming, algorithmic playlists, and 15-second TikTok clips, are we losing the "anchors" that create these memories? We discuss if future generations will experience the same deep, physical connection to music when consumption is so fast and intangible. Is the digital age diluting the magic, or just changing the medium?
Finally, we shake off the nostalgia for another high-stakes round of "King of the Hill." We’re pitting some of these memory-triggering classics against each other to see which one stands tall as the ultimate peak of our personal musical journeys.
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
In this episode, Rex and Duff are tracking the pulse of modern metal. We start with a deep dive into the absolute best of the newest releases, breaking down the crushing weight of Immolation’s Descent and the relentless thrash energy of Nervosa’s Slave Machine.
Then, the stakes get high as we kick off a new set of "King of the Mountain." We’re putting our personal favorites on the line to see which tracks and live experiences can hold the peak. This leads us into a celebration of the masters of the stage: GWAR and Iron Maiden. We’re discussing the chaos of GWAR’s "Gor-Gor Strikes Back" tour and the massive, career-spanning energy of Maiden’s "Run For Your Lives" world tour as well as why we love some of our favorite tracks by both bands.
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
In this episode, Rex and Duff are putting our favorite bands under the microscope for a series of Album vs. Album battles. It’s a head-to-head clash where we take 2 records of a band’s career and pit them against each other to see which one truly reigns supreme.
Before the dust settles, we take a quick detour into the production booth to discuss the "Vintage" 80s sound. Is chasing that old-school analog warmth a stroke of genius that adds character, or does it just hold a modern band back? We use these production choices as the ultimate tie-breaker in our album comparisons.