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Metal geeks talk all things metal whilst enjoying a cold beverage. Wulf-Man Dave and friends discuss all topics in metal including trends, musicians, bands, albums, and gear. Dave has over 25 plus years of getting his ears destroyed and shredded through the brutal, sonic landscapes of heavy metal. Join as they dissect and discuss all aspects relating to metal. Buy the ticket, take the ride!
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That Metal Podcast is hosted by David Ballesteros. The show has published 217 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "An Interview With Refestramus" (18 October 2026, 120 minutes), "Happy Birthday To Me: 20 Albums That ALSO Turn 43" (4 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "A Chat With Vanessa Funke" (27 September 2026, 76 minutes).
That Metal Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 70 minutes across 217 episodes.
Booking probability for That Metal Podcast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. That Metal Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. That Metal Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for That Metal Podcast are Artists, Writers & Performers and Music & Recording. That Metal Podcast has a music audience.
David Ballesteros hosts That Metal Podcast, a music podcast with 217 episodes published.
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Episode #217
Ghouls and Goils! Join me as I have an amazing conversation with Jan and Ian of prog rock band Refestramus. We discuss horror movies, A.I., the importance of physical media, and of course their latest album "Morri's...
Hello ghouls and gals! On this episode we discuss my birthday and 20 albums that turn 43 as well! 1983 was an incredible year for heavy metal!
Episode #215
Hails metal geeks and dorks! I have the pleasure of having a chat with German metalhead Vanessa Funke on her latest slab of melodic death metal. It is epic, grand, and hopeful. We also discuss Dungeon Synth and some...
Episode #214
Big Mike and I go down memory lane and discuss our evolving taste in music and movies. Not to be missed!
Episode #213
Metal nerds AND film geeks rejoice! Ruben and I discuss films that Might have a metal correlation. You be the judge! What other movies should we discuss? We also discuss the many legends we have lost in cinema like...
Episode #212
Time to go goblin mode! Erik of Falsimonian (and cohost of TMP) and I discuss his band and music, some of the best albums of 2026, drama with another content creator, the dangers of a.i., and of course Sony going...
Episode #211
Metal ghouls and girls! Ruben and I talk about the connection between metal and video games. Strap in because we bring up over 45 video games and how they connect to heavy metal. To make it more interesting, we attach a...
Episode #210
This is a serious one people. I share my experience getting ripped off by a respected member of the metal/vinyl community: YouTuber "Melanie Loves Death Metal". She has gone missing in action, accounts deactivated, and...
Episode #209
Ghouls and girls I am joined by Vel, a metal obsessed Croatian living in Germany. We discuss 5 albums we would take to our desert island, ai in music and the future of metal, Sony decided to go digital only, and much...
Episode #208
Metal ghouls and girls! Eli and I share some of the latest movie and music pickups of the last couple of months or so. We also discuss the rising cost of vinyl, the Twin Temple controversy, and of course Sony's decision...
On this hit it and quit episode (AKA short episode), I talk about 6 albums by 6 different bands, spanning 6 genres that every beginning (OR veteran) metalhead should own in their vinyl collection. Also, if you dig old...
Episode #206
Metal nerds! Ruben joins me as we discuss albums that turn 30 years old! This episode definitely makes you go down memory lane, so stick around with a drink and enjoy! Cheers!
Metal nerds! On this episode I talk about Banana Man, Men's mental health month, AND 3 loves and 3 hates I have as being part of the vinyl community and collecting vinyl. This one has some OPINIONS, so strap in!!
Episode #204
<p>Metalheads today I am talking about some songs in rock and metal that make me happy! From 80's rock to death metal, these tunes have something different to offer, but the end result is happiness! I also discuss the...
<p>Metalheads! I have another episode of this, that, and the other. Starting with King's X grungy and grimy debut "Out of a Silent Planet" and moving to something released just 2 months ago; A Somber Funeral's emotional...
Episode #202
<p>Eli and I discuss and share some of the most recent music pickups of the last few months. From cds to vinyl, from death/black metal to folk music, we share it all. </p>
Episode #201
<p>Metal freaks! In today's "triple dipper" I recommend Evergrey's 2001 "In Search of Truth" and Majesties 2023 album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed". I also talk about the 1994 movie "The Stoned Age" that follows two rockers...
Episode #200
<p>TTatO explores 1 classic album that is establish or a hidden gem, 1 modern album post 2020, and 1 movie or video game that I think you might enjoy. Today I will talk about The Elysian Field's "We...the Enlightened"...
Episode #199
<p>Finally! Erick and return to share our favorite albums of 2025 and one non-metal album that is sure to ruffle some feathers! What are some of your favorite albums of 2025? Follow us on Instagram...
Episode #198
<p>We're back baby! Erik and I discuss 5 records that we won't sell as well as some album recommendations. If you want to skip the chitchat, skip to the 26:43 min mark. OR check out the video version of this podcast on...
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