​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!

The Metal Pit Podcast: 2025 Heavy Metal Year In Review - Top Albums, Concerts & More!

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of The Metal Pit Podcast! In this episode, we recap the year 2025 in heavy metal with special guests John and Eric.

We discuss the Metal Pit's Top 10 Metal Albums of 2025.

Eric and John also share their personal Top 10 lists, highlighting bands from various metal subgenres ranging from progressive rock to brutal death metal.

Additionally, we talk about memorable concerts and tours from the year, including notable performances by Dark Angel, Dream Theater, and Brit Floyd. We also touch upon upcoming releases and anticipated tours for 2026. Don't miss this comprehensive year-end review for all metal enthusiasts!

In this episode, we discuss some of the best songs of all time.

We discuss 20 groups and their iconic songs, sharing personal favorites, deep cuts, and the impact these bands have had on the metal genre.

Featuring guest writers Jon from the United States and Brett from Australia, we dive deep into bands like Metallica, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Judas Priest, ACDC, and many more.

Join us as we wrap up season three of our podcast and celebrate the four-year anniversary of the Metal Pit website rebirth.

Exclusive Interview with Chris Black of Horizon Theory on Their New Single 'Transcendence' & Upcoming Album.

In this episode of the Metal Pit Podcast we have a interview.

Lance Hall welcomes Chris Black, guitarist for the band Horizon Theory, for an in-depth conversation. Chris discusses their latest single 'Transcendence' featuring Morgan Rose from Sevendust, which is part of their upcoming full-length album 'Mission Control' due in March.

He shares insights into the creative process with producer Morgan Rose, and the contributions of Chris Dawson and Chris Crum. Chris also reflects on the band's journey, his own musical influences, and the experience of transitioning from Michigan to LA for his music career.

Don't miss stories about his early days, favorite tracks, and plans for future tours and music videos.

On this combined mega-episode of The Metal Pit Podcast and Someone’s In My Fruit Cellar Podcast, Blake sits down with actress Kimberley Crossman — star of the cult horror/metal film DEATHGASM and the upcoming DEATHGASM 2.

We talk acting, horror fandom, heavy metal culture, mental health, ridiculous movie gore, why improv is terrifying and wonderful, smoking fake cigarettes while pretending to be a badass, and how she went from thinking metal fans were “scary people in scary clothes”... to discovering that the metal community is one of the most open, loving, supportive groups she has ever worked with.

Kimberley also opens up about navigating depression, therapy, her podcast Pretty Depressed, becoming an ambassador for mental health research & girl-focused charities, filming in Green Bay for the 60 Yard Line, learning salsa dancing for Lucy Lawless, and how wild + surreal it is seeing DEATHGASM fandom still raging 10 years later.

We dig into the metal / horror crossover… AND she teases the absolute madness awaiting fans in Deathgasm 2 — including gore moments she STILL sees in her head when she closes her eyes.

Also: she had her baby shower this morning before this interview… so yes… power move.

LINKS.

KimberleyCrossman.com – Official website of Kimberley Crossman

Podcast: Pretty Depressed (everywhere you listen to podcasts)

Instagram: @kimcrossman

In this episode of the Metal Pit Podcast, hosts Blake and Georgina dive into Ministry's influential 1992 album, 'Psalm 69: The Way to Succeed and the Way to Suck Eggs.'

They discuss their personal experiences with the album, its impact on the industrial metal genre, and its relevance today.

The episode also features fun facts about the band, historical highlights from 1992, and their top 10 albums of that year.

It's Just One Fix in this engaging and nostalgic look back at one of metal's standout records!