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by Beyond the hits—exploring the albums, bands, and moments that shaped the heavy 70s & 80s metal
J, Chip, and Tim dig into the heavy rock and metal that defined two decades—from Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin’s pioneering riffs to Mötley Crüe’s sonic excess, the unsung heroes, and the stories behind it all. One album at a time. Let’s relive the magic. www.digmeoutpodcast.com
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- 6 days ago1h 7m
T.T. Quick’s Metal of Honor: Too Metal for One Lane, Too Restless for Another
A record can give one teenager confidence and give another listener a headache. T.T. Quick’s Metal of Honormakes a convincing case for both.Returning guest Patrick Testa joins Jason Dziak, Tim Minneci, and Chip Midnight to revisit his formative 1986 favorite. We trace the band’s New Jersey roots and early Megaforce connection, then get into the arrangements, raw production, and Mark Tornillo’s divisive rasp.The biggest argument isn’t whether T.T. Quick can play. It’s whether the boogie of “Come Beat the Band,” the melodic pull of “Queen of the Scene,” and the Dave Clark Five cover “Glad All Over” broaden the album or blur its identity. Along the way: Z-Rock discovery stories and a handmade aluminum band emblem.If you love Accept, early Mötley Crüe, or traditional heavy metal, this episode is for you.03:12: Z-Rock and finding unfamiliar metal.14:25: The lineup and production team.20:11: What works on Metal of Honor.29:07: Patrick’s high-school metalwork.39:38: Variety versus album identity.58:00: Our full verdicts.Subscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.comHave a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- 2 weeks ago1h 1m
Manowar’s Kings of Metal Still Demands You Pick a Side
What happens when a band decides metal is not just a genre, but a kingdom they were born to rule?Gavin Reid joins Jay, Tim, and Chip to dig into Manowar’s 1988 Atlantic Records album Kings of Metal. From the speed of “Wheels of Fire” to the choir-drenched drama of “Heart of Steel,” the band’s self-appointed heavy-metal coronation is more melodic, theatrical, and ambitious than its barbarian artwork suggests.[2][1]We talk power metal, fantasy-world escapism, the title track’s undeniable chant, Joey DeMaio’s “Sting of the Bumblebee” bass showcase, a baffling song sequence, and why “Pleasure Slave” is the album’s obvious weak link. If you love Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Blind Guardian, Ghost, or the grand theatrical side of classic metal, this episode is for you.[1]Episode highlights02:02: Why Kings of Metal became our “what is metal?” test case14:00: “Wheels of Fire” and Manowar’s unexpected aggression19:58: “Heart of Steel,” choirs, and power-metal grandeur26:07: The “Kings of Metal” anthem and its call-and-response hook30:55: The album sequence that never finds its momentum36:06: “Pleasure Slave” and the songs we would leave behind49:50: Album, EP, or Decent Single?Subscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.comHave a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Oct 6, 20261h 5m
The 1977 Album That Should Have Made Starz Famous
A Top 40 single, a Capitol Records deal, KISS-world connections, and Jack Douglas in the producer’s chair. So why is Starz’s Violation still a record most rock fans have never heard?Jay, Tim, and Chip dig into the 1977 album that turned Starz into a musicians’ favorite without making them stars. We get into Bill Aucoin, Richie Ranno’s connection to Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne auditions, “Cherry Baby” reaching No. 33, and the strange mix of power pop, hard rock, theatrical vocals, and sharp melodic turns that makes Violation both rewarding and frustrating.If you love KISS, Cheap Trick, Angel, or late-1970s melodic hard rock, this episode is for you.Episode highlights:00:44: The poll that sent Starz to the table07:23: Bill Aucoin, Capitol, and Jack Douglas16:44: “Sing It, Shout It” and “S.T.E.A.D.Y.”30:07: “Subway Terror” and the album’s harder edge32:41: “Is That a Street Light or the Moon?”38:40: Why Starz never broke through56:22: Worthy album or better EP?Subscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.comHave a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Sep 15, 202657 min
Holland’s Little Monsters: The Chicago Metal Album That Got Lost Between Scenes
What if one of 1985’s most overlooked metal albums was not from the Sunset Strip at all?This week, Jay, Tim, and Chip dig into Holland’s 1985 Atlantic Records debut, Little Monsters. The album won an 80 percent community runoff, and it became a first listen for all three of us. Featuring powerhouse vocalist Tom Holland and future guitar virtuoso Michael Angelo Batio, it is a tight 34-minute hard-rock record with equal parts melodic songwriting, technical guitar, Chicago identity, and mid-’80s major-label ambition.We get into the power-pop instincts beneath the riffs, Batio’s surprisingly disciplined shred work, “Wake Up the Neighborhood” appearing in Girls Just Want to Have Fun, the album’s strongest songs, and why Holland may have needed one more record to find its real commercial lane.If you love Cheap Trick, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Enuff Z’Nuff, early Def Leppard, or overlooked ’80s hard rock, this episode is for you.00:44: The poll result and Holland’s underdog victory01:40: Holland’s short history and Chicago roots02:22: Michael Angelo Batio before Nitro02:37: “Wake Up the Neighborhood” and its movie connection03:09: The album’s best riffs, hooks, and influences04:04: What keeps Little Monsters from being a complete statement04:50: Final verdictSubscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.comHave a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Sep 1, 20261h 3m
Hawkwind Made Proto-Stoner Rock Before Anyone Had a Name for It
A Swedish band nobody outside Scandinavia ever heard live sounds like it was mixed by people who actually understood 80s post-punk instead of just imitating it. This episode, guest Darren Leach brings his first pick from the 2000s: Cut City's 2007 debut Exit Decades, a nine-song, 34-minute record that channels Joy Division, The Sound, and early Interpol while arriving a few years after the post-punk revival's commercial peak. We dig into the mechanical-versus-expressive tension in the arrangements, the mix that lets every instrument breathe, and why the album might be missing the one quirky vocal hook that made its peers famous. If you love Interpol, Editors, Bloc Party, or 2000s post-punk revival, this episode is for you.Highlights:01:49: Darren introduces Cut City and the album08:51: The mechanical/expressive dynamic breakdown19:05: The mix and bass discussion26:49: What doesn't fully land on the record33:09: The post-punk revival timeline37:41: Ratings revealedSubscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.com Have a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Aug 18, 20261h 0m
Tora Tora Sounds Like Judas Priest Fighting Aerosmith
Tora Tora beat Metallica in a poll. That alone should tell you something about how this show works.This 80s Metal episode covers Tora Tora's 1989 debut Surprise Attack, the surprise winner of a four-way Patreon poll against Metallica's Master of Puppets, Slade's Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply, and Motörhead's Iron Fist. The Memphis band's blend of Judas Priest style riffing and Beale Street blues set them apart from the Sunset Strip pack, and the hosts dig into the record's three singles, its reverb-heavy production, a firsthand tour bus story from 1992, and the band's ongoing reissue campaign and 2019 reunion. If you love Tesla, Badlands, or late-80s hard rock that never quite got its due, this episode is for you.Episode highlights:00:00: Poll results and Tora Tora's landslide win06:35: A 1992 tour bus story from backstage at a Newport headlining show20:39: What works on Surprise Attack40:04: The production issue holding the record back49:43: Final host ratingsSubscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the Board of Directors at dmounion.com Have a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Aug 4, 20261h 0m
The 1970 Billy Joel Metal Album That Time Forgot
Billy Joel in a metal band sounds like a late night joke, but Attila’s lone 1970 album is a lot stranger and heavier than the punchlines suggest. In this episode, we dig into the self titled organ driven proto metal record he cut with drummer Jon Small for Epic Records, from the meat locker cover photo to the stories of audiences fleeing their short lived club sets. We trace Joel’s path from Long Island psych rockers The Hassles to Attila’s Hammond through Marshall tone, then forward to Cold Spring Harbor and Piano Man, asking how one songwriter could pivot from medieval siege riffs to precise piano ballads in just a few years. Along the way we debate whether Attila deserves its “worst rock album ever” reputation, why the first three tracks feel like a lost EP for Deep Purple and Sabbath fans, and what this record might sound like filtered through Fu Manchu or Jack White’s world.If you love heavy organ, stoner rock, early 70s hard rock, or the weird chapters in big artists’ careers, this one is for you. Highlights: 01:18 poll ballot rundown; 10:13 legendary negative review; 17:21 Hammond through Marshall breakdown; 24:14 proto metal EP inside the LP; 53:38 dream reissue and cover band ideas.Subscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.comHave a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
- Jul 21, 20261h 3m
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Turns 41: Why It Still Matters
A nineteen year old singer, a guitarist who barely wanted him there, and a record that split guitar playing into two schools for the rest of the decade. This week our 90s specialist Jeremy Amend crosses into 80s metal for his first time, bringing us Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force, the 1984 debut that crystallized neoclassical shred into an actual genre. We dig into the mystery of the "J" in his name, Jeff Scott Soto's wild resume, why this album opened the door for Shrapnel Records and guys like Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, and whether the two vocal tracks help or hurt the record. If you love Deep Purple, early Van Halen, or neoclassical metal, this episode is for you.Highlights:00:02: Jeremy's first 80s pick after years of 90s deep cuts04:11: The real story behind Yngwie's name change30:14: Is this the first neoclassical solo guitar album in rock history35:38: What doesn't work on the record52:15: Final ratings and poll resultsSubscribe to Dig Me Out at digmeoutpodcast.com | Join the community at dmounion.com Have a lost or forgotten album that deserves the spotlight? Suggest it here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.digmeoutpodcast.com/subscribe
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