The Metal Pit Podcast

New Episode — The Metal Pit Podcast
This week we dive into Ozzy Osbourne’s 1986 album The Ultimate Sin — big hooks, bigger hair, neon-soaked riffs, and enough 80s metal attitude to make your speakers ask for hairspray.
We go through the album song by song, breaking down the tracks, the sound, the production, the lyrics, and where this record sits in Ozzy’s solo catalog.
We also talk about the mighty Jake E. Lee, his guitar work, his impact on Ozzy’s 80s era, and why his playing on this album still deserves way more credit.
To finish it off, we each pick our Top 10 Albums of 1986 — a killer year packed with thrash classics, glam giants, traditional metal, hard rock, and a few surprises.
Crank it up and join us in The Metal Pit.

Blake is joined by James for a loud, fast, and filthy trip through Motörhead’s Rock ’n’ Roll.
We break down the album, talk about where it fits in the Motörhead catalog, hit on the standout tracks, and get into what makes Lemmy and company such a force even when they make it all sound way too easy.
Then we wrap things up by counting down our Top 10 albums of 1987. Expect plenty of riffs, a little chaos, and absolutely no acoustic detours.

​Iced Earth – Something Wicked This Way Comes (1998)
Blake is joined by returning guest Eric and George to discuss Iced Earth’s 1998 album Something Wicked This Way Comes, covering the band’s origins (including the switch from Purgatory to Iced Earth), lineup details, and where the record sits among fan favorites and polarizing releases.
They briefly address Jon Schaffer’s involvement in the January 6 Capitol events and how it affects their listening, then move track-by-track, noting musical elements, lyrics, and live versions.
They rate the album share first-listen stories, discuss live albums and concerts, and each presents a personal top 10 Iced Earth album list.

***This is our 1st episode to feature song clips***

Blake and James go back to 1983 and discuss the Raven album All For One.
They get into each song and James give his take on some of their most recent albums.
They finish off the episode with their top 10 albums from 1983. A year of a lot of great metal albums. Canadian, Blake even gives his top 6 Canadian album of 1983.
Listen for your take of Mind Over Metal.

Join Blake and guest Eric from The Metal Pit as they delve into King Diamond's legendary 1987 album 'Abigail.'
In this comprehensive discussion, they explore the intricate storytelling, musical prowess, and theatrical elements of the album.
They also touch upon King Diamond's influence on metal and his vocal versatility.
The episode concludes with a lively debate on their top 10 metal albums of 1987, showcasing a wide array of thrash, power metal, and classic heavy metal favorites.
Don't miss this nostalgic trip back to one of metal's greatest years!