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Battle of the Bands

Since the dawn of recorded history, we’ve been wired to fight - whether it was fighting for survival on the African savannah tens of thousands of years ago, or fighting with our siblings for the remote.
We’re captivated by stories of adversaries battling it out for supremacy.
Whether it was David and Goliath, Achilles and Hector, Michaelangelo and Leonardo Davinci, or even Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, the struggle for superiority is one we can all innately relate to.
And these battles have played themselves out many times in the world of music, leaving us not only with some great tunes for the ages, but also with some incredible stories. Each week on this show, we’ll deep dive into these stories and unpack battles between musicians that were sometimes fought with album and concert sales, words and fists, and other times, with bullets.
For over half a century, the boys next door otherwise known as The Beatles, have been duking it out with the bad boys of rock n roll, The Rolling Stones.
The intense rivalry between the east coast rapper, Notorious BIG and the west coast’s 2Pac Shakur was drawn to an abrupt and premature end bullet-induced end, resulting in inextricably linked murder cases that remain unsolved to this very day.
And in the world of heavy metal, it’s difficult to look past the ego, and drug-fueled bitterness that long drove a wedge between thrash metal icons Metallica and Megadeth.So tune up and plug in, as I take you inside these rivalries and more.
This... is the Battle of the Bands.

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Mayhem v Burzum | 1 | The Birth of Black Metal

In this mini season, we venture to the forests of Norway and explore the early days of what would become black metal.

Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe v Czech Republic | 1 of 1

In this mini, we explore Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe's run in with the Czech judicial system - one that saw him spend 39 days in prison, and contemplate a 10 year prison sentence.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 7 | Keeping the Rock Faith

We explore life after grunge for Bon Jovi and Motley Crue, subsequent album releases, lineup changes, reunions, and their legacy on rock and metal.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 6 | Dr Feelgood and the Moscow Music Peace Festival

In this episode, tensions reach boiling point at the Moscow Music Peace Festival, while Motley Crue reach the pinnacle of their careers.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 5 | I'm Not Here Cause I'm Dead

Nikki Sixx pushes his heroin habit too far, hitting absolute rock bottom.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 4 | Slippery When Wet

Bon Jovi release the biggest album of 1986 - one that would define their career.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 3 | Runaways and Razzle

This jam packed episode welcomes Bon Jovi to the world, and sees Motley Crue navigate the manslaughter and death of close friend, Razzle.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 2 | Shout At The Devil

Episode 2 kicks off in 1982...as the Crue's star begins to shine.

Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 1 | From the Streets of West Hollywood

Episode 2 kicks off in 1982...as the Crue's star begins to shine.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | ENCORE | Martin Popoff Interview

My guest in this special encore episode of Battle of the Bands: Judas Priest v Iron Maiden is rock and metal historian, Martin Popoff.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 9 | The Second Coming and Legacy

Our grand finale tracks the return of Dickinson and Halford, the band's second acts this side of the year 2000, and their heavy metal legacies.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 8 | Fear of the 90s

We kick off episode 8 in 1992 with Maiden's Fear of the Dark, before navigating the loss of frontmen in both camps, and Rob Halford's coming out as gay at the close of the decade.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 7 | Painkillers and Suicides

In this exciting episode of Battle of the Bands, we explore the dynamic 80s landscape that transformed hard rock and heavy metal forever.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 6 | High Water Mark

Episode 6 kicks off in 1984, and sees us venturing somewhere back in time to Ancient Egypt, and playing with synth guitars on Turbo Lover.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 5 | Escape Velocity

Episode 5 kicks off in late '82, and tracks Maiden's rise to world domination with Piece of Mind, while Judas Priest have their run in with the PMRC.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 4 | Screaming for the Beast

Episode 4 kicks off in late '80, taking us through the firing of Dennis Stratton and Paul DiAnno, and the release of two iconic albums from both Maiden and Priest.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 3 | British Killers

Episode 3 kicks off in 1978, taking us through to 1980 and the commercial success of both British Steel and Iron Maiden's self titled album.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 2 | Rocka Rolla

Episode 2 kicks off in 1973 and takes us right through to 1978.

Judas Priest v Iron Maiden | 1 | Origins

We're back! And we're traveling back in time to the early days of two legendary British heavy metal bands - Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.

Megadeth v Metallica | ENCORE | Mick Wall interview

Battle of the Bands is back for a special encore episode featuring none other than the world’s leading rock and metal journalist, Mick Wall.

Megadeth v Metallica | 9 | Season Finale - A New Dawn

In the season finale of Battle of the Bands, we look at both bands efforts and impacts during the 21st Century, and their ongoing legacy.

Megadeth v Metallica | 8 | Taking Risks

In this episode of Battle of the Bands, we usher in the 90s, and grunge.

Megadeth v Metallica | 7 | Escape Velocity

In this episode of Battle of the Bands, both Metallica and Megadeth reach their high water marks. 

Megadeth v Metallica | 6 | And Justice For All

In this episode of Battle of the Bands, Metallica welcome Jason Newsted to the fold and go out for justice.

Megadeth v Metallica | 5 | So Far So Good

In this episode of Battle of the Bands, Metallica pick up the pieces, Jason Newsted joins the band, and Megadeth says So What.

Megadeth v Metallica | 4 | Tragedy on Two Axles

Megadeth v Metallica | 4 | Tragedy on Two Axles

Megadeth v Metallica | 3 | Ride the Lightning

Megadeth v Metallica | 3 | Ride the Lightning

Megadeth v Metallica | 2 | You're Out of the Band

Megadeth v Metallica | 2 | You're Out of the Band

Megadeth v Metallica | 1 | Musicians Wanted

Megadeth v Metallica | 1 | Musicians Wanted

Season One Trailer

Each week on this show, we’ll deep dive into these stories and unpack battles between musicians that were sometimes fought with album and concert sales, words and fists, and other times, with bullets.