History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff

In Episode 374 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin examines how bands such as the Pixies, Queen, and Black Sabbath use dramatic shifts between quiet and heavy passages to create tension, surprise and impact.

Pixies – “Tame”

Queen – “Death on Two Legs”

Opeth – “Heir Apparent”

Black Sabbath – “Orchid”

Roger Waters – “Deja Vu”

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In Episode 373 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin celebrates underrated singing guitarists, exploring how artists including Brian May, Ted Nugent and Jerry Garcia are often overshadowed as vocalists by their reputations as guitarists, frontmen and songwriters.

Steve Hackett – “Strutton Ground”

Queen – “Sail Away Sweet Sister”

Ted Nugent – “Crave”

Gary Moore – “Enough of the Blues”

Y&T – “Hell or High Water”

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In Episode 372 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin looks back at the tragic stories of rock and metal legends who died from alcohol-related illness and substance abuse. He including several musicians he personally interviewed, while reflecting on booze as the music world’s often-overlooked “silent killer.”

1. The Stooges – “T.V. Eye” 0:23 – 0:532. Fear of God – “All That Remains” 2:37 – 3:073. Bruford – “Hell’s Bells” 1:51 – 2:214. Rory Gallagher – “Shadow Play” 0:17 – 0:475. Children of Bodom – “Mask of Sanity” 0:50 – 1:20

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In Episode 371 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores why some of rock and metal's greatest albums save their strongest statement for last. Closing tracks from Ozzy Osbourne, Metalllica and others prove the final song can be the album's most memorable, ambitious, and powerful moment.

Ozzy Osbourne – “Diary of a Madman”

Yes – “Heart of the Sunrise”

Metallica – “Metal Militia”

Alice in Chains – “Would?”

Kiss – “Black Diamond”

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In Episode 370 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin examines why so many classic rock and metal bands, from Def Leppard to Rush and Iron Maiden, have debut albums that sold surprisingly poorly compared to their blockbuster follow-ups, despite often being fan favorites and essential parts of their catalogs.

Def Leppard – “Satellite”

Rush – “Finding My Way”

Twisted Sister – “Run for Your Life”

Slayer – “Die by the Sword”

Iron Maiden – “Phantom of the Opera”

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