The metal podcast by Invisible Oranges, the metal blog. Featuring a rotating selection of hosts that go in-depth on heavy metal music, culture, and art, our coverage strives to be both meaningful and entertaining, just like the music we love. Expect episodes to feature a variety of content, including quick discussions on interesting subjects, deep dives into specific albums or artists, and interviews with notable members of the scene.
Episodes
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Episode 7: Discussing The Best Albums of 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
As the year ends, so do the year-end lists begin. Writers Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Langdon Hickman discuss the year's unique circumstances and go through a few of their front-runners -- including Sweven, Cirith Ungol, and more.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Episode 6: Year-End Reflection - Revamping the Invisible Oranges Twitter
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
In 2020, we made a change to how we used our Twitter platform -- namely, instead of just linking to content, we started engaging with listeners, both through humor and increased interaction. Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Langdon Hickman discuss the changes and the impetus for them, plus general reflections on comedy to kick things off.
P.S.: Follow us at @invisoranges on Twitter!
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Episode 5: Ripped to Shreds' Andrew Lee on Everything Death Metal
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Writers Andrew Rothmund, Jon Rosenthal, and Langdon Hickman speak with Andrew Lee, mastermind of death metal act Ripped to Shreds, anime goregrind project Houkago Grind Time, and much more about all things death metal: from the modern impact of local scenes to whether or not Opeth is good.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Episode 4: Judas Priest Deep Dive
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Writers Joe Aprill and Langdon Hickman discuss all things Judas Priest: the early records, the revolutionary Painkiller (which turned 30 this year), and the band's recent work.
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Episode 3: Remembering Power Trip's Riley Gale & The Merit of Album Reviews
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Invisible Oranges writers Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, and Joe Aprill reflect on Power Trip frontman Riley Gale's passing, then discuss album reviews -- who reads them, and are they worthwhile?
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Episode 2: Metal in the Time of Coronavirus & Favorite 2020 Albums So Far
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Sunday Oct 04, 2020
Writers Andrew Rothmund, Joe Aprill, and Ted Nubel commiserate on being heavy metal fans in a global lockdown and discuss their favorite albums of 2020 so far, including Cirith Ungol - Forever Black, Huntsmen - Mandala of Fear, and more.
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Invisible Oranges writers Andrew Rothmund, Langdon Hickman, and Joe Aprill discuss their heavy metal "origin stories," then talk about seminal documentaries that changed the way they understand heavy metal. This double-length episode also features an interview with Scott Carlson, founding member of Repulsion with a host of other credits to his name.