Oct 30, 202634 minS2
It's time to embrace the dark side of heavy metal! In this spooky special, we dive into the darker corners of metal, exploring the bands, songs and albums that deliver the perfect Halloween soundtrack. From sinister...
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Step into the loud, unapologetic world of heavy metal with best mates Sam and Luke. Each episode of Headbang Theory will dive deep into the genre we love and have grown up with, covering legendary bands, rising acts you need to know, the latest shows and the big debates around who deserves the spotlight at festivals.From the roots of metal to its evolving future, we bring our own experiences of seeing bands, our unfiltered opinions, and the latest news straight to your ears. Whether you're a lifelong headbanger or just getting started, plug in and join the ride through everything heavy metal
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What is Headbang Theory about?
Step into the loud, unapologetic world of heavy metal with best mates Sam and Luke. Each episode of Headbang Theory will dive deep into the genre we love and have grown up with, covering legendary bands, rising acts you need to know, the latest shows and the big debates around who deserves the spotlight at festivals.
What has Headbang Theory covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Halloween Special: The Dark Side of Metal" (30 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Our metal 'gateway' albums and the records that got us into metal" (16 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "The best support bands that have stolen the show" (2 October 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does Headbang Theory publish?
Headbang Theory publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 16 episodes.
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- Oct 16, 202636 minS2
Everyone has that one album that opened the door to metal. In this episode, we look back at our metal gateway albums — the records that introduced us to heavy music, changed the way we listened to music, and sent us...
- Oct 2, 202630 minS2
Sometimes you buy a ticket to see the headline band… and the support act ends up stealing the show. In this episode, we look back at some of the best support acts we've ever seen , from incredible live performers and...
- Sep 25, 202633 minS2
Slipknot are back with a new single — but what do we make of it? In this episode, we dive into the latest track from one of metal's biggest bands, discussing the sound, the riffs and what it could mean for Slipknot's...
Episode #2
The best metal cover songs
Sep 18, 202625 minS2What makes a great metal cover? Is it about staying faithful to the original, completely reinventing the song, or simply delivering a performance that blows the original away? In this episode, we dive into some of the...
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Sep 11, 202635 minS2Season 2 of Headbang Theory is here ! After a huge summer of festivals, tours and unforgettable shows, we look back at the biggest moments from a glorious summer of heavy metal in 2026. But we're not just looking...
Jul 17, 202630 minS1It's the end of Season 1, and we're turning the amps up one last time before we take a break. In this finale, we're looking back at My Chemical Romance’s recent London shows, the bands that make us nostalgic and we ask...
Jul 10, 202635 minS1As Metallica rolled into London for two huge nights, we were there to take it all in. In this episode, we break down the performances, the atmosphere, and whether the metal legends lived up to the hype. From Gojira's...
Jul 3, 202617 minS1Metallica are back in London, so there's only one thing for it, our ultimate Metallica song draft! It's time to put their legendary catalogue to the test. In this episode, we look forward to getting into the snake-pit...
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Riff Association: Part 2
Jun 26, 202627 minRiff Association is back for Part 2, and things are getting even more ridiculous. This time Sam gives his answers on quick-fire riff riddles, impossible choices, and the challenge of finding the perfect riff for life's...
Episode #6
The Download Lowdown
Jun 19, 202633 minS1It was a weekend packed with riffs, pits, unforgettable performances, and plenty of controversy. Join us as we look back on Download Festival 2026 and break down everything that made this year's event one to remember...
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Riff Association: Part 1
Jun 12, 202623 minWelcome to Riff Association: Part 1. In this new quick-fire episode, we put our knowledge of top riffs to the test by matching our favourites to riffs to everyday situations, random scenarios, and ridiculous questions...
Episode #4
Our dream festival headliners
Jun 5, 202623 minS1<p>What makes the perfect festival line-up? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we build our ultimate festival bill made up of our dream headliners - alive or dead - and the opening acts we'd choose to kick off the each...
Episode #3
Guilty Pleasures
May 29, 202620 minS1<p>Every metalhead has them. Those bands, songs, or albums they secretly love but would never admit to it. In this episode, we reveal some of our heavy metal guilty pleasures and dive into the tracks that somehow found...
May 22, 202620 minS1<p>Who deserves a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026? </p><p>We make our picks and dive into the artists we believe have earned their spot in music history.</p><p>From legendary metal pioneers to hard rock...
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Download 2026: Our must-see bands
May 15, 202621 minS1<p>Download Festival 2026 is going to be massive, so we decided to break it down for our first ever episode. </p><p>We've taken a look at our top five must-see bands for this year, from iconic heavyweights we know will...
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