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
Dec 14, 2020
Dec 14, 2020
1 hr 19 min
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.
Nov 30, 2020
Nov 30, 2020
1 hr 5 min
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!
Nov 16, 2020
Nov 16, 2020
1 hr 14 min
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.
Oct 26, 2020
Oct 26, 2020
1 hr 11 min
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.
Oct 16, 2020
Oct 16, 2020
44 min
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?
Oct 4, 2020
Oct 4, 2020
1 hr 2 min
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.
Sep 18, 2020
Sep 18, 2020
2 hr 35 min
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.