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Heavy Metal History: The Podcast

Heavy Metal History is a weekly podcast, created by Dustin “Wildcard” Koetsch, who takes you on and audible journey about the history of the Heavy Metal genre.

Podcast · By Dustin Koetsch · American English · Official site

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Sep 20, 2026
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Jul 27, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 20, 2026

    The Atlas Moth An Ache for the Distance 15th anniversary with Stavros Giannopoulos (opens the original)

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    Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal history. Returning once again to the podcast is Stavros Giannopoulos, guitarist / vocalist of the band The Atlas Moth to discuss the 15th anniversary of "An Ache for the Distance" detailing the writing, recording and behind the scenes of the album. Stay tuned at a later date for an "extra" episode with Stavros its an hours worth of conversation that was cut from this due to time and to keep the discussion just on the Ache album. Follow the Podcast! ⁠Fac

  2. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Artist Dan Mumford (opens the original)

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    Welcome to this weeks installment of Heavy Metal History. This month ive decided to do something special and a little different and talk to another part of the metal eco system, THE ARTIST! My guest was artist Dan Mumford, who has created art for bands such as Black Dahlia Murder, Carnifex, Metallica and Iron Maiden! Dan has also worked for Wizards of the Coast / Hasbro for some Magic the Gathering art as well as other pop culture art posters for Star Wars, Horror films and Video Games! Follow /

  3. Episode · Aug 31, 2026

    Artist Caroline Harrison (opens the original)

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    Welcome to this special "Artist Month" of Heavy Metal History. We all know how important art and artists are to the ecosystem of music, my guest was artist Caroline Harrison who has worked in the metal scene making album covers and shirt designs for a plethora of bands from Pyrrhon, Saetia and Replicant! We discuss our favorite comic book art, AI art and so much more. Follow / Support Caroline https://carolinedraws.com/

  4. Episode · Aug 12, 2026

    The ENTIRE History of Dissection Part 2: Murder, Reinkaos and Jon Nödtveidt's Death [1996-2006] (opens the original)

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    PLEASE GO WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE AND SUBSCRIBE IF YOU HAVEN'T YET! I put a lot of work into editing and compiling the visual component in this mini documentary, so please go watch instead of listening! 20 years ago on August 13th, 2006 Jon Nödtveidt ended his life. This is the story leading up to that end. From the murder of Ben Meddour, Jon's incarceration, the Rebirth of Dissection and the writing and recording of "Reinkaos" this mini documentary covers it all.⬇️⬇️Follow / Support the podcast⬇️

  5. Episode · Jul 27, 2026

    The ENTIRE History of Dissection Part 1: The Somberlain & Storm of the Lights Bane [1989-1995] (opens the original)

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    PLEASE CHECK THIS VIDEO OUT ON YOUTUBE HERE IF YOU'RE A LISTENER, ITS A WHOLE MINI DOCUMENTARY IVE BEEN PAINSTAKINGLY EDITING AND WORKING ON FOR MONTHS! THANK YOU! Welcome to this Heavy Metal History mini documentary about the band Dissection. In this episode we cover Jon's early life, the formation of Dissection, the writing and recording of "The Somberlain" and "Storm of the Light's Bane" which all lead up to a horrific moment leading to Jon's incarceration for 7 years. Stay tuned for Part 2 c

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