Radioactive Metal 669: In Trouble – Tribute to Eric Wagner

The RAM office was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Eric Wagner. Mr. Wagner was most noted as the founder and frontman of the legendary Trouble. The Doom metallers have a special place in our Metal Hearts, so we wanted to pay tribute. Former co host Roch was the creator and host of our awesome “Album Autopsy” series. The first episode focused on the amazing self titled,…

Radioactive Metal 668: Talkin’ Tunes

We found ourselves sans “Creature Feature” again this week. But no matter, as there was enough going on in the World of Heavy Metal to grab our attention. The month of August has some off the beaten path anniversaries. Death Metal legends Cannibal Corpse dropped their infamous debut this month in ’90. As well, this is the 20th anniversary of Go-Gos vocalist Belinda Carlisle appearing Playboy(!) But honestly… we read…

Radioactive Metal 667: The Neighbour Of The Beast

Welcome to the week after The Big One! Following our monumental 666th episode, the music world celebrated another milestone. It was the 40th anniversary of the debut of MTV. Of course even in those early years MTV never meant much to Metal fans. Apart from the Headbanger’s Ball, the only thing of interest was the fact that some of the coolest vids were constantly being barred from airplay. So we…

Radioactive Metal 666: The Big One – interview with Aborted and celebrating episode 666

As one of the longest running podcasts (of any kind), Radioactive Metal continues to roll. Of course, only a Metal program would acknowledge episode 666 as a milestone. After 665 episodes, we are here – The Big One! To celebrate we got “the band back together” and tapped former co hort Roch to co host. We cracked open some bevies and reminisced about some of our fave memories. We go…

Radioactive Metal 665: Woman Of Dark Desires – interview with Jade Willow

We’re always looking for that unique interview guest. Band interviews are the bread and butter of this show. But there are so many unsung areas all with a story of their own. Enter – Jade Willow. Miss. Willow is a “D.I.Y. model”, adult content creator, fellow podcaster and an all ’round interesting person. So we wanted to hear her story first hoof. We get into her modelling, the wonderful world…

Radioactive Metal 664: Alumni Week

Consider this “Alumni Week” here at the U of R.A.M. This weeks music fish wraps were goblet full of great news concerning former Radioactive Metal interview guests. So with a Metal Heart full of pride we focus our attention on those breaking stories. We go over the rumours of Testament’s Steve DiGiorgio taking over bass duties on the new Megadeth album. The awesome news of Exodus drummer Tom Hunting’s successful…

Radioactive Metal 663: QDF3 – discussing Quebec Deathfest 3

Henceforth, the Quebec Deathfest is going to be a part of our lives. We had such an amazing time last time out, we couldn’t wait to go back. But then the you-know-what hit and the Music Godz reigned hellfire down on our parade. Now the world is opening up again and it’s official – QDF 3 is happening! Sept 30 – Oct 1st of ’22! We’re so stoked we decided…

Radioactive Metal 662: Witchy Radio – interview with Witch Cross

Another one off the old Bucket List! We discovered Danish heavy rockers Witch Cross in ’84. The same time we went Metal full time. The outfit’s debut album “Fit For Fight” caught our attention right away. So much in fact said album produced one of our fave songs ever! The band’s output has been sporadic over the years. But now WC are back with an amazing new album “Angel of…

Radioactive Metal Special Episode: “Decline Of The Western Civilization 2 – The Metal Years” Watch Along

Welcome to Radioactive Metal’s second Watch Along. We had such a great time during the Halloween season covering the 80s horror rock film “Trick Or Treat”, we figured we’d give it another go. “Decline of The Western Civilization 2- The Metal Years” is an old fave of ours. This docu film covering the 80s LA metal scene is rich with rock n roll history and a lot of laughs as…

Radioactive Metal 661: The New Queen – interview with Marta Gabriel (Crystal Viper)

I guess we just can’t get enough Marta! Earlier this year we spoke with Crystal Viper vox Marta Gabriel. We discussed the band’s latest effort “The Cult”. Not one to rest on her laurels, Mrs. Gabriel followed that up right away, dropping a cool comp. of covers. “Metal Queens” pays tribute to all the amazing vocalists that helped shape Marta’s awesomeness. This time we discussed the new record and all…

Radioactive Metal 660: Lori’s Mom – “Metal Muthas” with Barbara Bravo

We’ve never hidden our love of Decibel magazine. We’ve been monthly readers/subscribers for years now. We’ve chatted about it endlessly and have interviewed contributors. A fave regular feature has been the Metal Muthas column, where the mother of a prominent artist is interviewed. Well…we thought we’d give it a go ourselves. Our fandom of legendary deathmongers Nuclear Death goes back decades. Our friendship with mainperson Lori Bravo has really blossomed…

Radioactive Metal 659: Bare Bonez – interview with Yautja, guest host Lori Bravo

Unfortunately, this week Aaron was unable to join us. So with his blessing, your “Cool Uncle Snowy” set out and enlisted a suitable co host. Death Metal trailblazer (and good friend) Lori Bravo (ex-Nuclear Death) has dropped her amazing new solo album “Bare Bones”. So it made for a perfect opportunity to get her back on the show again. We discuss the new album, her almost relationship with Autopsy’s Chris…