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
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Get ready for the ultimate metal debate because Rex and Duff are etching their choices in stone! This week, we're taking on the massive challenge of building our "Mount Rushmore" of Metal Musicians. Who belongs on the sacred mountain of shred? We're talking definitive lists and tough decisions across all positions:
We'll be naming the four essential Metal Guitarists that defined the riff, the four Drummers who laid down the thunderous foundations, the four Bassists who commanded the low end, and maybe even a few more surprise categories! Brace yourself for some controversial omissions and bold inclusions as we finalize our pantheon of metal gods. Tune in to see if your favorite made the cut!
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Get ready for an aggressive dose of thrash speculation! Rex and Duff are diving deep into the hype surrounding the upcoming Megadeth album. While the album isn't out yet, we're laying out our predictions: Will it be a return to their golden era? Will it feature more technical fire or a return to a simpler groove? We'll break down the recent singles and updates, and of course, spend time talking about Dave Mustaine's controversial cover of the iconic Metallica track, "Ride the Lightning." Was it a brilliant nod or a petty power play? You know we have opinions!
Then, we transition to a guaranteed laugh-out-loud segment: Messed-Up Things to Get Signed by a Metal Band including the weirdest, funniest, and most inappropriate items that fans have shoved in front of metal icons to sign. You'll never look at a sharpie the same way again. Tune in, crank it up, and remember: it's all fun and no politics on The Heavy Metal Hangover!
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Get ready for another dose of high-volume heavy metal and low-budget horror! Rex and Duff are back, and this week we're digging our nails further into the coffin of Metal Horror Films, continuing our discussion on the perfect and imperfect blending of loud riffs and cinematic gore.
Then, we transition to a debate that's been rattling the scene for decades: "Built-by-the-Label" Bands. We're talking about bands that emerged from a carefully crafted marketing plan rather than the garage. Do they count? Can they make great music despite their origins? We focus on one band in particular but tough on the concept itself.
Finally, we close out the show with a round of Halloween Havoc Tough Choices! We're pitting everything spooky, scary, and seasonal against each other in our popular "King of the Mountain" format. Tune in and scream along as we make some impossible decisions!