IoMP 149: Best Power Ballads in Metal History

IoMP 163: What is Cannibal Corpse's Heaviest Song?

What is Cannibal Corpse's heaviest song? It sounds like an impossible question... until Collin willingly sacrificed his sanity by listening to all sixteen Cannibal Corpse albums. After narrowing more than 200 songs down to a shortlist, Tom and Collin battle through one of the most brutal discographies in metal history to rank the 10 heaviest Cannibal Corpse songs ever recorded. From the Chris Barnes era to George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher's reign of terror, the guys debate crushing riffs, monstrous breakdowns, punishing grooves, unforgettable album artwork, and the songs that define one of death metal's most legendary bands. Can slower Cannibal Corpse songs actually hit harder? Which albums dominate the rankings? Does the band's biggest hit deserve a place near the top? And which song ultimately earns the title of the heaviest Cannibal Corpse song ever? Plus, expect plenty of ridiculous tangents, questionable humour, Pumpkin Queen reactions, and Collin becoming just a little too committed to the cannibalism theme. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ [https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/] https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 [https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132] https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ [https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/] https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ [https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/] Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ [https://themetalrobot.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews [https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews] https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot [https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot] https://x.com/theMetalRobot [https://x.com/theMetalRobot] https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/] MUSIC: Joseph Bishara “Ritual casting (The Conjuring)” [https://youtu.be/HeZP8tVGAUI?si=G6YBUTCXLSUQddq5] Cannibal Corpse “Drain You Empty” [https://youtu.be/HeZP8tVGAUI?si=G6YBUTCXLSUQddq5] Cannibal Co [https://youtu.be/HeZP8tVGAUI?si=G6YBUTCXLSUQddq5]rpse “Funeral Cremation” [https://youtu.be/c3Hq0z8A0UE?si=tJ2XzIT86kHy3Jig] Cannibal Corpse “Scourge of Iron” [https://youtu.be/uaFzmZrKKKw?si=jVhOwlKR7N9ZtFCM] ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

IoMP 162: 6 Metal Bands That Are Perfect for Summer

Nothing beats an Influencers-2 holiday! Summer is here, the barbecue is fired up, the drinks are cold, and the playlist needs to be loud. Collin and Tom each bring their picks for six metal bands that perfectly capture the spirit of summer. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, hanging around the campfire, hitting the beach, or hosting a backyard party, these bands prove that metal isn't just for dark winter nights. From party metalcore and pirate metal to folk drinking anthems, comedy metal, and even some thrash, this episode is packed with great recommendations, plenty of laughs, and enough questionable jokes to keep things interesting. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ [https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/] https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 [https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132] https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ [https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/] https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ [https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/] Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ [https://themetalrobot.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews [https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews] https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot [https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot] https://x.com/theMetalRobot [https://x.com/theMetalRobot] https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/] MUSIC: Jorge Ferreira “Tiro Liro a Minha Maneira” [https://youtu.be/Rkp8-YgWDKU?si=HmQzJbP8SzxDgkjt] Electric Callboy “Hypa Hypa” [https://youtu.be/75Mw8r5gW8E?si=SDmK4WMJFWJ1BBWK] Korpiklaani “Vodka” [https://youtu.be/e7kJRGPgvRQ?si=fk6-kK5KqdV6UkcQ] TrollfesT “Piña Colada” [https://youtu.be/tRiAIw4I6Ow?si=bCyeT9GS-PZiacUo] ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

IoMP 161: The Biggest Metal Festivals in the World

Festival season has arrived, and while most people are thinking about food trucks and carnival rides, Tom and Collin have something much louder in mind. This week on the Influencers of Metal Podcast, the guys take a tour around the world's biggest and most legendary metal festivals—from Canada's Loud As Hell and the brand-new ProgStorm, to European giants like Wacken Open Air, Hellfest, Bloodstock, Rock am Ring, Mystic Festival and the legendary 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise. Along the way they debate surprising headliners, discover a festival that no longer exists halfway through recording, argue over pronunciation (again), and somehow end up talking about fairy security, Def Leppard's drummer, and Fairly OddParents. Whether you're planning your first metal pilgrimage or just adding to your bucket list, this episode is packed with enough festivals to keep your passport busy for years. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ [https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/] https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 [https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132] https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ [https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/] https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ [https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/] Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ [https://themetalrobot.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews [https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews] https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot [https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot] https://x.com/theMetalRobot [https://x.com/theMetalRobot] https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/] All festivals mentioned: https://loudashell.ca [https://loudashell.ca] https://sites.google.com/journeymanproductions.org/home/hyperspace-metal-festival [https://sites.google.com/journeymanproductions.org/home/hyperspace-metal-festival] https://www.progstorm.com [https://www.progstorm.com] https://www.wacken.com/en/ [https://www.wacken.com/en/] https://hellfest.fr [https://hellfest.fr] https://bloodstock.uk.com [https://bloodstock.uk.com] https://deathfests.com [https://deathfests.com] https://www.rock-am-ring.com/en [https://www.rock-am-ring.com/en] https://rockinriolisboa.pt/en [https://rockinriolisboa.pt/en] https://70000tons.com/home/ [https://70000tons.com/home/] https://www.mysticfestival.pl/en/home/ [https://www.mysticfestival.pl/en/home/] MUSIC: Jacob Lizotte “Exit Wound” [https://youtu.be/-Ffdzu5qzoY?si=G8sq2_1BVZd5kNS0] ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

IoMP 160: Sleep Token - Gimmick or Genius?

Sleep Token is one of the biggest and most divisive bands in modern metal... but are they actually geniuses, or is the mystery just a really effective gimmick? In this edition of Gimmick or Genius, Collin and Tom dive into one of metal's hottest debates. They discuss Sleep Token's anonymous image, lore, live reputation, songwriting, fanbase, and whether either of them actually understands what the band's gimmick is supposed to be. Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ [https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/] https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 [https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132] https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ [https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/] https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ [https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/] Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ [https://themetalrobot.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews [https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews] https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot [https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot] https://x.com/theMetalRobot [https://x.com/theMetalRobot] https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/] MUSIC: Jorge Ferreira “Tiro Liro a Minha Maneira” [https://youtu.be/Rkp8-YgWDKU?si=HmQzJbP8SzxDgkjt] ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.

IoMP 159: What Have You Been Listening To? - June 2026

The monthly listening party returns! Collin and Tom are back with another edition of What Have You Been Listening To?, breaking down the albums, bands, and songs that have been dominating their playlists throughout June. This time, the duo is joined by a very special guest — the Pumpkin Queen — who jumps into the chaos as the official audience representative, sharing her thoughts, reactions, and one of her own recent metal discoveries. From doom metal and hardcore to metalcore, gothic influences, and theatrical metal madness, this month’s WHYBLT proves once again that there is always something new waiting to destroy your speakers. Grab a coffee, summon the Pumpkin Queen, and join Collin and Tom as they ask the most important question: What Have You Been Listening To? What the fuck have you been listening to? Check out more from Collin! https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/ [https://indi1015.ca/shows/thrashers-paradise/] https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132 [https://www.youtube.com/@thrashersparadise4132] https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/ [https://www.instagram.com/thrashers_paradise/] https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/ [https://www.facebook.com/Thrashers.Paradise.666/] Check out more from Tom! https://themetalrobot.com/ [https://themetalrobot.com/] https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews [https://www.youtube.com/@MetalRobotReviews] https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot [https://www.facebook.com/theMetalRobot] https://x.com/theMetalRobot [https://x.com/theMetalRobot] https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/ [https://www.instagram.com/the.metalrobot/] MUSIC: Pink Floyd “Comfortably Numb” [https://youtu.be/4FLjT5V5Hog?si=p6CTpPdvugjjj5Ne] Powerwolf “Sinners of the Seven Seas” [https://youtu.be/BM0_MJAwlDk?si=4rJPZCKGcmO4o77M] Stoned Statues “What Can I Say” [https://youtu.be/651l8wFV7aw?si=Ls11ohAwH49PhNGz] NIKA “Tightrope Breathin” [https://youtu.be/adetMu7Qd7k?si=AXCsp-VNvcvHyb6j] Lindsay Schoolcraft “I Wait for You to Fall” [https://youtu.be/OWy6I3t4EY0?si=pNYugKo4MrOg15wO] Khemmis “Invocation of the Dreamer” [https://youtu.be/MYTVQUv0NEI?si=qwvAkZr4-XgfTEgb] Monolord “Inside a Collider” [https://youtu.be/-dbaNv_GCaA?si=RgEGB3Kc4g6yIMQH] Devin Townsend “Enter the City” [https://youtu.be/Ih78rQZT8U4?si=2y23RPhUaBQTdvvk] August Burns Red “S.O.S.” [https://youtu.be/UesRWg1fsUg?si=fJGDLorZEcOIFRjx] The Fifth Alliance “Benandanti” [https://youtu.be/g_HPpKqeQV0?si=v5cd8DXnzWOheqFh] Guilt Trip “Veins” [https://youtu.be/VCYXyABzIBE?si=G6ZBMHMFU_nOMfx8] Lindsay Schoolcraft “Vague” [https://youtu.be/Gpgy9Zn2kH8?si=VxE2nDTCMvMqviy3] Devin Townsend “Prepare for War” [https://youtu.be/wdhwXKtVBR0?si=1h9mnEe-rwGtFgxY] August Burns Red “Behemoth” [https://youtu.be/1P4TAZFpROc?si=qWD14Yycm2y-z-dc] ----------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Copyright Exceptions under the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42), allowance is made for "fair dealing" for the purposes of criticism or review.