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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs

A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs

Joshua Charig

A look into the most influential songs in heavy metal: from those which inspired the genre to head-banging anthems. We listen to music throughout the past 90 years and discuss how they shaped this colossal genre, and the historical context in which they were born.
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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.4 All Day and All of the Night by the Kinks

Ep.4 All Day and All of the Night by the Kinks

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08/02/22 • 17 min

The swinging 60s are kicking off and blues is popular again thanks to some pioneering English musicians. Rock music is born and feeds into a rapidly shifting society embracing free love and change. Meanwhile, the Kinks are cranking up their amps to destructive levels.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.3 Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley

Ep.3 Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley

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07/26/22 • 18 min

Elvis, perhaps the most famous musician ever. He not only changed the face of music forever but our very society too. Blue Suede Shoes came out at a time where he went from local hero to international superstar.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.2 Rock Around the Clock by Bill Hailey & his Comets

Ep.2 Rock Around the Clock by Bill Hailey & his Comets

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07/19/22 • 15 min

Transistors, films, & rock n roll. Rock Around the Clock is a seemingly innocuous, yet perhaps one of the most consequential tracks in history and almost spent its life as a forgotten B side.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.1 Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson

Ep.1 Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson

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07/14/22 • 15 min

This episode looks into the life of Robert Johnson, the King of the Blues. Learn about why this song is so important, the harsh life he lived and the legacy he left.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.17 Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

Ep.17 Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne

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02/21/24 • 22 min

After being thrown out of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne thought his music career was done and a life as an abattoir worker awaited him in Aston. The Blizzard of Ozz LP turned out to be his saving grace, not only giving his career the boost he needed, but saving his life at the same time. Discover how Ozzy became the most recognisable man in metal.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.16 Ace of Spades by Motorhead w/Special Guest Teri

Ep.16 Ace of Spades by Motorhead w/Special Guest Teri

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01/29/24 • 51 min

Motorhead is yet another band who needs no introduction. Their influence is felt far and wide and by uniting the punks and the metalheads they changed the paramters of what metal could be. The pinnacle of their sound, the Ace of Spades, tells their story; from Lemmy's beginnings as a roadie to topping the UK charts.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.15 Victim of Changes by Judas Priest

Ep.15 Victim of Changes by Judas Priest

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11/12/23 • 17 min

If Black Sabbath built the home of heavy metal, Judas Priest decorated it. After their first album flopped commercially, and their label holding their purse strings tight, Judas Priest needed something outstanding if they were to survive as a band. 1976's Sad Wings of Destiny not only gave the band the success they deserved, but developed the metal genre further. Title track Victim of Changes is still one the most important and enjoyed Judas Priest tracks.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.14 School's Out by Alice Cooper

Ep.14 School's Out by Alice Cooper

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08/09/23 • 22 min

Alice Cooper brought a third dimension to live shows, transforming the bare stages of the early 70s into works of art in their own rights, whilst at the same time kicking up controversy. School's Out became the anthem for school children across the Western world, and Alice Cooper left a lasting mark on heavy metal.
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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - Ep.13 Smoke on the Water By Deep Purple

Ep.13 Smoke on the Water By Deep Purple

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05/02/23 • 18 min

It's 1972, heavy metal is this awkward new genre the fans love but bands hate. Nonetheless, rock groups are pushing boundaries to make darker and heavier music, and Deep Purple too have stamped on their distortion pedals.

Smoke on the water brought groove and power to heavy rock, and influenced a slew of hard rock and metal bands over the next 50 years.

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A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs - 12.5 Bonus Episode! Children of the Grave by Black Sabbath
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04/01/23 • 18 min

Bonus Episode! At a time when the threat of nuclear war seemed excruciatingly real, Black Sabbath once again produced a seminal anti-war song to capture the feeling of a generation. Children of the Grave has proven to be a timeless song and one of the many reasons Black Sabbath are still an influential force in music.
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How many episodes does A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs have?

A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs?

The episode title 'Ep.17 Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs?

The average episode length on A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs is 20 minutes.

How often are episodes of A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs released?

Episodes of A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs are typically released every 22 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs?

The first episode of A History Of Heavy Metal In 100 Songs was released on Jul 14, 2022.

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