The Metal Oasis Podcast

08/20/2024

We're back with Ep. 93 - Magma by Gojira! This is Orion's pick to celebrate their appearance in the Olympics!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-93-magma-by-gojira-album-dive

Beneath the surface of the Oasis pressuring is building and ready to burst. As the ground shakes and tremors, an explosion erupts and covers the land in hot MAGMA leaving the boys stranded! This week to celebrate Gojira in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, TMO is diving into their 3rd Gojira alb...

07/29/2024

Its our 2 year anniversary! This week we're diving into the nostalgia pool and looking back on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 soundtracks!

Big thanks to all our supporters the past couple years!

Happy TWO Year Anniversary to the podcast! This week the boys are joined by Bobby to dive into the nostalgia pool as they look back on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and soundtracks. Though there isn't much metal, these soundtracks acted as the gateway into our metal journeys. So join us as we all...

07/08/2024

This week's we're diving into the world of folk metal with Elvenking's The Scythe!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-91-the-scythe-by-elvenking-album-dive

This week, the boys are continuing the metal journey by venturing into the world of folk metal with Elvenking's 2007 release, The Scythe! This is Adam's pick and one that has been lurking for quite some time. This sees the band take on a divisive concept album, moving beyond their folk influences an...

07/03/2024

Ep. 90 is in the books! This week we're running Metal by Numbers by listing our favorite songs titles with numbers. Join us as we get back to our metal roots!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-90-metal-by-numbers

This week TMO takes a break from album dives and kicks back with another list. Adam, Orion and Scholze each bring 10 songs that represent their taste with the stipulation that each song title must have a numerical digit in the title! Some liberties and reaches were made to make the lists **ahem Scho...

06/24/2024

For this week's Metal Monday, we're diving into our 4th review for
Trivium with The Sin and The Sentence! Join us before we're thrown into the fire!

This week The Metal Oasis takes another pit stop with Trivium's 2017 release, The Sin and The Sentence! This is the first album to feature Alex Bent on drums and sees the band pushed to new heights with a more aggressive yet melodic songwriting. This is Orion's pick, so join us as the metal journey....

06/23/2024

COMING SOON!

06/17/2024

Metal Monday returns and we are back with Aaron's pick as we dive into Blood Mountain by Mastodon!

The metal journey continues this week as the boys make the trek up Blood Mountain by Mastodon! This is the first foray into Mastodon's catalog by The Metal Oasis as their early albums have high praise and acclaim. Mastodon's progressive and technical songwriting has garnered a mass following within....

06/16/2024

COMING SOON!

05/14/2024

We're back and ready for a heavy metal evening as we dive into Invincible Shield by Judas Priest!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-86-invincible-shield-by-judas-priest-album-dive

Heavy is the crown of horns that rest of upon the head of the metal god! This week TMO is on the road with a live album dive into the 19th studio album, by the metal masters Judas Priest, Invincible Shield! In preparation for Adam and Aaron seeing Judas Priest live for the first time, it was fitting...

04/22/2024

This week for Metal Monday, as the boys geared up for their first show, we have a first look preview into the 2022 release from Blind Guardian - The God Machine! As we'll find out, this is an album for new and old BG fans!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-84-blind-guardians-the-god-machine-preview

This week as TMO gears up to hit the road to finally see Blind Guardian, they take a pause and preview the band's most recent release from 2022, The God Machine! This album finds the band, heading into legacy act status this late in their career, firing on all cylinders with heavy riffs and soaring....

04/21/2024

Photo dump from Blind Guardian!

04/16/2024

Bonus time! Adam and TMO favorite, Terry, dive into their trip to see the mighty Dethklok on the Mutilation on a Spring Night with Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon

Another tour review is on the books! Last week Adam and frequent contributor, Terry, ventured north to see the Mutilation on a Spring Night Tour featuring Dethklok, Dragonforce and Nekrogoblikon! The boys break down each set and discuss this unique bill! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Fol...

04/15/2024

Metal Monday returns and this week we finally dive into A Pale Blue Dot by Dreamshade! Thanks to Matt for stopping by and diving into this with us.

"From a cosmic perspective, the earth seems so insignificant. Sometimes we forget how small we are in this vast unknown. How precious is that pale blue dot?" This week, Adam is finally able to share Dreamshade with The Metal Oasis, an album only three years old, but has made quite the impact on his....

04/14/2024

COMING SOON!

04/01/2024

returns! This week we are diving into Aaron's world of Arch Enemy and Anthems of Rebellion! Join us as we trek through the desert to find Imhotep!

03/25/2024

This week Adam joins up with James from Coffee & Shugar and dive into Dark Sun by dayseeker! A long awaited review for for a deeply emotional album showcasing the lighter side of The Metal Oasis! Thanks again for James and Heather for stopping by!

Link in the comments.

03/18/2024

METAL MONDAY RETURNS! This week we're diving into The Sound of Perseverance by Death (Official)!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-79-the-sound-of-perseverance-by-death

BEHOLD! SPIRIT CRUSHER! The metal journey continues as Orion finally brings to the table The Sound of Perseverance by Death! The last album the band would release before Chuck Schuldiner's untimely passing, the boys dive into the mind of a band flirting with the boundaries of progressive death metal...

03/17/2024

COMING SOON!

03/04/2024

METAL MONDAY is back! This week we welcome Kevin from the Chord Progression Podcast! We discuss his metal journey and cap it off with our Top 5 Cheesy & Guilty Pleasures!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-78-interview-with-the-chord-progression-podcast

This week TMO welcomes to the show Kevin from the Chord Progression Podcast and dive into his metal journey, podcasts guests, show memories and more. Then as a fun exercise, the boys peel back the metal layers and list their Top 5 Cheesy/Guilty Pleasure songs and artists. A wide range of songs make....

02/20/2024

Metal Monday is back and this week the crew is back to full force and ready to dive into some deep cuts!

The Metal Oasis is back to full strength as Orion makes his triumphant return! This week, the boys each bring 5 songs to create the ultimate playlist of non-album singles, bonus tracks and EPs. Some individuals followed the rules and some did not, so join us as we dive in and dig up some deep cuts!....

02/05/2024

Our second run through with Dragonforce and this week its the sophomore follow-up, Sonic Firestorm! Track by track, solo by solo. Another fun review!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-76-sonic-firestorm-by-dragonforce

A dawn over the new world shines down on the waters of the oasis, but soon a fiery red sky summons a meteor strike that pummels the ground below. This week, the metal journey takes Adam and Scholze into the fields of despair with the second foray into Dragonforce -- Sonic Firestorm! Approaching the....

01/29/2024

Episode 75 and we feel alive! The journey continues down the road towards The Death We Seek by Currents! Thanks to Billy for joining us!

https://the-metal-oasis.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-75-the-death-we-seek-by-currents

As the black shadow dissipates from the previous week, the boys have been led astray and head towards an unfamiliar silhouette in the distance. An ominous cathedral of bones begins to appear, a theme that keeps repeating over and over on this metal journey. This week TMO is joined by the resident sh...