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In this episode, Matt and Greg, take a deep dive into the world of Hair/Glam Metal. They explore a definition and the history of the subgenre, as well as highlighting 8 genre defining bands and 6 new to us bands. They also read aloud some listener reactions and spin the wheel of subgenres.
What bands did they focus on to represent the era of leather and lace? How many cans of hairspray were used in the making of this episode? Was this truly the most successful subgenre in metal? We answer all that and more on today's episode!
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On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite metal album releases of the year. From a list of 170 albums that span the collective metal subgenres, they choose favorites for 13 unique categories. From their favorite debut albums to 2023’s album of the year, Greg & Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did your favorite album of 2023 make the list? Is it worthy enough to be a Distortion Dads favorite? Find out about that and more on today’s episode of Distortion Dads - 2023 In Review!
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In this new episode type, Metal Rewind, The Distortion Dads go back in time to bring you an episode chocked full of nostalgia, big hair, and of course, Metal 🤘!
We travel back to the year 1982, where we set out to prove that Metal had something to offer everyone, even before subgenres dominated the scene. Nowadays anyone can find a metal subgenre that interests them through variations in vocal stylings, lyrical content, distortion tones, accompanying instruments, tempos and more. But what about in 1982?
Were we able to find different types of Metal? Who were some of the bands that released an album that year? What types of nostalgic goodies and memories did we unbury? Come back in time with us as we answer these questions and more on Distortion Dads' Metal Rewind - 1982. -
This Distortion Dads episode is a themed playlist episode, which focuses on the 4th of July holiday - the official celebration of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from British rule. It has long been celebrated by parades, family gatherings, picnics, and of course, fireworks. Many metalheads also celebrate with their favorite 4th of July playlist, but what does your playlist contain? Does it include songs that represent the history of our nation's independence? Does it include songs about a typical 4th of July celebration? What makes a good independence day soundtrack? We hope to answer these questions and offer our 20-song 4th of July playlist on this episode of Distortion Dads!
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The Distortion Dads are back with an episode that gives you the tools and the songs that will hopefully help you fall asleep faster 💤and wake up feeling refreshed ⏰. What’s the secret ingredient? The vast world of Metal 🤘! We find 10 metal songs to put you to sleep and find 10 more as an alarm to wake you up. Is it possible 😮? How does a genre of music meant to get your energy up, put you to sleep? We answer these and many more on today’s episode!
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On this episode, the Distortion Dads choose their favorite metal album releases of 2022. From a collective list of 110 albums that spans 25 metal subgenres, they choose favorites for 9 unique categories. From their favorite debut albums, to 2022’s album of the year, each Dad gives their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did your favorite album of 2022 make the list? Is it worthy enough to be a Distortion Dads’ favorite? Find out about that and more on today’s episode of Distortion Dads - 2022 In Review!
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Today’s Distortion Dads episode is a themed playlist episode, which focuses on the Thanksgiving holiday. Ah, yes, the famous United States holiday filled with family and food at the end of November. Matt and Greg both scoured the world of metal for songs that could be applied to Thanksgiving. They both came up with a 10-song playlist - one focusing on the history of the holiday and one encompassing the family/togetherness aspect of Thanksgiving. Which songs were chosen for the 20-song playlist? Were there really enough metal songs centered around this holiday? Find out about that and more on today’s themed playlist episode of Distortion Dads: Thanksgiving!
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On this episode, the Distortion Dads look at one of the most infamous subgenres in all of metal. A subgenre surrounded by controversy and corpse paint. We look at 8 genre defining bands who were all a part of a second wave of the subgenre. What bands did we choose? One has put out 19 albums but hasn’t played live in almost 30 years. Another band had one of the most influential EPs, but because of turmoil surrounding the band, their debut album came out 7 years later. We introduce 6 new-to-us bands, one of which has less than 100 monthly Spotify listeners and another who’s theme involves a World War. We end the episode with listener reactions to 14 of our DDDDs that we read aloud to each other. All that and more as we introduce you to… Black Metal!
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We can’t believe it’s been one year for the Distortion Dads podcast! We take a look at the history, stories, and stats in a behind the scenes recap of the past year. What was the motivation behind the podcast? How have the episodes morphed over time? What bands do we still listen to? What episodes and playlists are our favorites? Can you make a six-D alliteration? Find out the answers to these questions and more on the latest episode from the Distortion Dads.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iqkRRkueJ8EjbbzsvjVhy?si=196edc51ae184ef7&pt=389c9311490c47fff907256ffe573035
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Are you a fan of covers? If you're not, we're going to try and change your mind!
For today's Distortion Dads episode, we have our first storyline discussion topic! A listener submitted topic for the top metal covers of non metal songs.
From the vast amount of metal covers out there, we each select 10 of our favorites, based on a unique scoring system.
What covers made the list? What were our favorites? Find out on today's episode of Distortion Dads!
Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cbVigMn5fMZN550cqfUhQ?si=0a35511fcc43452a
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Today's Distortion Dad's Wheel of Subgenres episode looks at a decade or more of changes in the sound of metalcore beyond what we already spoke about in Metalcore Part 1. How does Metalcore part 2 differ? We look at 8 genre-defining bands who put out their first albums from 2005 to 2016 and are still putting new music out today. Who are they? One just did a collaboration with Ed Sheeran, another jump started their career thanks to a Taylor Swift song. We introduce 6 new-to-us MC2 bands - one of which just released their debut album this year and another that uses an instrument not commonly heard in metal. We end the episode by choosing 6 DDDD for volunteer listeners to react to and read them to each other live. Will they like what they hear? And what will be our next metal subgenre to explore? All this and more on today's Distortion Dad's Wheel of Subgenres episode for Metalcore Part 2!
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Candy hearts ♥️, chocolates 🍫, & roses 🌹are all familiar staples this time of year, as symbols of what others might do for love. Are you feeling love this year? Or are you feeling heartbreak and looking to rekindle lost love?
Whether you're in the mood to celebrate Valentine's Day or not, this Distortion Dads 🎸 Themed Playlist 🎸 episode has a song or two for you. 10 songs around the themes of Valentine's Day, and 10 songs in a Valentine's Day story - with a twist!
So, sit back with your Valentine's treats and it’ll be love at first bite. Then tune in to the Distortion Dad's Spotify profile afterwards and listen to the playlist! -
The Distortion Dads jump into their second subgenre and quickly realized that they had their work cut out for them. After tons of research and placing bands in waves, part one is here. This episode explores the bands that were integral to the "first wave" of Metalcore, including the Massachusetts Metalcore Scene and others from around the country. They also found new bands that resemble this "first wave" and share the reactions of those with minimal to no experience in the subgenre. So, sit back and enjoy the ride.
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The Distortion Dads had so much fun with Halloween, they tried their hands at Christmas. They chose 20 Metal tracks that capture the spirit and fun of the holiday. There’s going to be laughs, stories, and great tunes. So, come join them. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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The Distortion Dads search for metal songs that are worthy of the greatest holiday, Halloween! They were tasked with collecting 10 songs and explaining their significance. They went down separate paths but created a playlist that any metal head would be proud to play at their next party. Check it out... if you dare!!!
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The Distortion Dads, Matt and Greg, dive into their first sub-genre episode with Melodic Death Metal. They create a definition and explore the history of the sub-genre. They research "genre-defining" bands, find new-to-them bands, and talk about how their families reacted to the sub-genre. They also delve into singers that are extremely talented at the yin and yang of singing, screaming and clean vocals. Lastly, they give the Wheel of Sub-genres a spin to find out what they'll cover next. So, jump in with them and remember, you need to go to Finland... and Sweden.
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The initial episode of the Distortion Dads, where your hosts Greg and Matt discuss what the podcast will be about. They also dive into the most influential metal albums that defined their lives and their path into becoming the metal heads they are today. The Wheel of Subgenres segment is also unveiled to give the Dads some much needed homework.
