Martin Popoff: podcast appearances and interviews

Martin Popoff, born on April 28, 1963, is a Canadian music journalist, critic, and author known for his extensive work on heavy metal music. He has authored more than twenty books that critically evaluate the genre and document its history. Popoff is the senior editor and co-founder of Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, a publication dedicated to heavy metal. He is recognized as one of the most prominent voices in heavy metal journalism, with his contributions earning him the reputation of being "heavy metal's most widely recognized journalist" according to his publisher. Among his notable works is the book titled Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land, which examines a pivotal period for the band Kiss. Throughout his career, Popoff has established himself as a key figure in the documentation and critique of heavy metal music, contributing significantly to the genre’s historiography and critical discourse.