HeyJaredThe Heavy Metal Hangover
An unscripted, weekly heavy metal themed show that’s all fun and no politics. Join Rex and Duff, friends since childhood and lifelong metal fans, while they have the conversations you have with your buddies over a few drinks.
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The Maiden Triple-Bill Live, 'Heavy Trip', & Pathology's 'Unholy Descent' (opens the original)
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This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff dedicate the bulk of the show to a full recap of the current Iron Maiden tour. We pull no punches as we dissect the performances, stage energy, and full setlists from the legendary triple-threat bill: the thrash assault of Anthrax, the razor-sharp attack of Megadeth, and the unstoppable powerhouse that is Iron Maiden. Did the setlists deliver the deep cuts we wanted, or play it safe? We break down every riff and theatrical moment from the pit.
Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax Anticipation: Ghost's Indefinite Halt & Catching Bands While You Can (opens the original)
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The countdown is on for one hell of a live metal assault! On this week's episode of The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff compare notes on their upcoming, separate road trips to catch the mighty Iron Maiden live. We break down the legendary triple-threat bill featuring Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax—sharing our unfiltered thoughts on where each band is at today, the deep cuts and anthems we are dying to hear from the stage, and what has us most excited for this massive run. Then, the mood s
Back After 3 Weeks: Monster-Mania Stories, Maiden Bound & Honoring Fallen Legends (opens the original)
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We are officially back after a three-week hiatus, and there is a massive amount of ground to cover! On this episode of The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff catch up on life away from the mics and dive headfirst into Rex’s recent trek to Monster-Mania Con. We talk about meeting horror and guitar royalty—including the dream encounters with Robert Englund, Doug Bradley, and Dokken/Lynch Mob shredder George Lynch. Plus, we preview seeing Iron Maiden live next week and what it means to see our foun
Pit Etiquette, Gatekeeping, and 'Hard Rock Nightmare' (opens the original)
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This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff open the show with a look back at the 1988 schlock-fest Hard Rock Nightmare—complete with garage bands, cabin-in-the-woods slasher tropes, and peak '80s hair. Then, we transition to the real life pit: Crowd Etiquette at Metal Shows. We’re asking if the old school rules apply or if the younger generation of metalheads has a new etiquette to follow in the pit. But one thing remains... "You guys in the front here, keep an eye on each other, alrigh
Transformers, Accept Tributes & Locker Room Classic Rock Shock! (opens the original)
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This week on The Heavy Metal Hangover, Rex and Duff dive headfirst into the new Reformatted Edition of the iconic 1986 Transformers: The Movie soundtrack. We peel back the curtain on the Knights of Unicron—the underground house band featuring death metal royalty Matt Harvey and Ross Sewage (Exhumed, Ghoul) alongside drum powerhouse Gus Rios (Gruesome). We talk about their work backing up massive guest vocalists like Sebastian Bach, Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archer
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