Accompanied by the phenomenal Adam Drake of the Nerferherder Council, Joe and Lucas explore the musical onslaught of Wolfgang Van Halen's Mammoth.  This three-album journey begins with the authentic and melody-focused self-titled debut, continues with the tighter and more experimental Mammoth II, then concludes with an in-depth critique of the 2025 album The End.  While not forgetting the massive legacy of his father, Eddie Van Halen, Wolfgang’s continued growth as a lyricist, musical prodigy, and forging his own identity are constant throughout this episode.  Particularly through the tracks like "Distance.” Are you sure you’ve packed enough crabs with garlic butter to handle this?  Check it out!  #discussmetal #Mammoth #MammothWVH

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Album of the week
Joe - Mammoth “Mammoth WVH” or “Mammoth II” or “The End”
Lucas - Igorrr “Amen”
AJ - Bullet for My Valentine “The Poison”

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Episode 284: Van Halen - Discography Discussion - https://danandjoeshow.podbean.com/e/episode-284-van-halen-discography-discussion/

Author & Punisher is not fake music generated by a machine.  Rather, it is the brainchild of one man with a singular goal in mind; to compose and demonstrate the noise like no other.  In a core genre dominated by beeps, boops, and loops, Author & Punisher builds something real. (Pun intended) Don't be scared of the drone machines, they're not coming for us all, yet. Lucas and Joe have had their senses overwhelmed.  Are you ready to jump in with us? #discussmetal

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Album of the week
Joe - Issues “Headspace”
Lucas - Nuns of the Tundra “THE WORLD'S GONE CRAZY AND SO HAVE I”

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"The One-Man Industrial Doom Metal Band" aka Author & Punisher via Noisey on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PrOTHl6Tldc

Go big or go home! It’s finally time for Discography Discussion to talk about Van Halen. Joined by Jon Drake of the Nerfherder Council, Joe leads the charge into this mighty band’s discography. Expect plenty of Eddie and Alex fanboy moments on this one.  While the core of this band has not changed much over time, and fans can be polar opposite when it comes to who the singer is, there is no doubting Van Halen’s influence on so many guitar players and heavy metal bands.  No one can hold back this eruption, so strap in and enjoy! #discussmetal #vanhalen

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Album of the week
Joe - Tourniquet “Vanishing Lessons”
Jon - Van Halen “Live Without a Net”

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On this episode of Discography Discussion we dive into the four albums by Norwegian band In Vain, a band with their own flavor of progressive extreme metal.  Dan struggles with his lack of comprehension for the composition of these songs, and can't figure out if the band or he himself are the problem.  Have Dan and Joe met their match on this one?  Find out now! Enjoy! #discussmetal #invain

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Album of the week
Dan - Circle Back “Terminus”
Joe - Final Light “Final Light”

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Atreyu is a band that likes to keep you guessing.  Are they going to do the thing you are expecting on each album?  Are they going to do the thing you like, or something you hate?  Dan and Joe do their best to try to explain the many different incarnations of this band and also explain why they are worth your time. Enjoy! #discussmetal #atreyu

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Album of the week
Dan - Zao “Preface”
Joe - Kekal “Envisaged”

On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe dig into the demented minds of The Red Chord.  Prepare yourself for discussions about groovy grindcore,1940s Chicago fires, and the many faces of mental health “clients.” It’s going to get heavy and weird for a while.  Enjoy! #discussmetal #theredchord

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Album of the week
Dan - Deicide “Overtures of Blasphemy”
Joe - MASTER BOOT RECORD “PERSONAL COMPUTER”

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Defeating Elitism and Gatekeeping in METAL - https://bit.ly/DMPodcast20220515

It used to be hard to be an extreme metal fan in the 80's and 90's when everyone was sure every random corner of the world was brimming with hidden Satanic cults.  Tonight on Discuss Metal Live we discuss what it was like growing up in a society that hated the music we loved so much. #discussmetal

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Atheist is one of the most beloved technical metal bands from the early 90s.  On this episode of Discography Discussion Dan and Joe try to wrap their heads around this mind warping band.  Check it out! #discussmetal #atheist

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Album of the week
Dan - The Red Chord “Fused Together In Revolving Doors”
Joe - Sum 41 “Chuck”

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This week we dive head first into the world of blasphemous death metal with Deicide.  We try our best in this episode to figure out if Deicide is sincere, or a tongue in cheek band designed specifically to piss off everyone from all walks of life.  Dan can't help but read the lyrics aloud on this one while Mike and Joe try to keep it about the music.  Don’t miss this one, it has old school vibes.  Enjoy! #discussmetal #deicide

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Album of the week
Dan - Atheist “Peace of Time”
Joe - Mammoth WVH “Mammoth WVH”
Mike - DGM “The Passage”

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Episode 088: Cannibal Corpse - http://bit.ly/DDCannibalCorpse

Fans of progressive music can sometimes have trouble “getting into” newer bands in the genre.  The reasoning is different for everyone, but it can sometimes be hard to give a band a chance when stacked against giants of the genre.  Is Rivers of Nihil able to convince Dan and Joe that they have something unique to offer in comparison to their favorite progressive bands?  You’ll just have to click play to find out. Enjoy! #discussmetal #riversofnihil

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Album of the week
Dan - Blood Incantation “Timewave Zero”
Joe - Lich King “Born Of The Bomb”

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Episode 231: Morbid Angel with Scott Mellinger of Zao - https://bit.ly/DDPodcast231

We have made fun of Cradle of Filth on this show for FAR too long.  It’s time to do the work and get the proper context behind this band.  Are these guys black metal?  Can Dan stop being a metal elitist long enough to just enjoy a band for what they ARE?  Find out how much our eyes have been opened on this heavily requested episode. Enjoy!  #discussmetal #cradleoffilth

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Album of the week
Dan -Venom Prison “Erebos” 
Joe - Author & Punisher “Ursus Americanus”

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