Dig Me Out: 70s & 80s Metal

Dig Me Out: 70s & 80s Metal

Author: Beyond the hits—exploring the albums, bands, and moments that shaped the heavy 70s & 80s metal Language: English Episodes: 60
There's a whole world of heavy music beyond the radio staples, and that's exactly where Dig Me Out: 70s & 80s Metal lives. Hosts J, Chip, and Tim are your guides, moving past the greatest hits to explore the full albums, influential bands, and pivotal moments that built the sound of an era. Each episode focuses on a single record, digging into the riffs, the production, and the cultural context that makes it matter. You'll hear about the giants like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, of course, but the conversation also celebrates the unsung heroes and delves into the glam and excess of acts like Mötley Crüe. This isn't just a track-by-track review; it's a deep, engaging commentary on the stories behind the music. The podcast thrives on the hosts' shared passion and knowledge, making each discussion feel like a conversation among friends who genuinely love turning over every stone in metal's formative decades. If you've ever wondered about the album that came before a band's big breakthrough or wanted to understand the scene that made a particular sound possible, you'll find a home here. It's a dedicated, thoughtful excavation of the hard rock and metal that defined the 70s and 80s, designed for listeners who believe the deep cuts are often where the real magic lies.
Episodes
KIX - Midnite Dynamite | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:17
October 1985: hair was big, riffs were bigger, and rock was veering toward an electrified blend of glam, grit, and decadence. Metalheads and rock fans everywhere were tuning in to MTV, where every week, a new video was p…
Blue Murder - Blue Murder | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:02
April 1989: The world was a strange mix of excess and transition. On one side, the neon-drenched MTV era was still riding high, with hair metal bands like Poison, Motley Crüe, and Def Leppard dominating the charts with t…
Riot - The Privilege of Power | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:42
In this episode, we dive into the unconventional journey of Riot and their 1990 album The Privilege of Power. As the 80s faded, Riot defied metal norms by blending their power metal roots with jazz horns, progressive inf…
Triumph - Sport of Kings | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:06
We explore the pivotal 1986 release by Canada’s iconic rock trio, Triumph, as they navigated the evolving landscape of 80s music. Blending their signature guitar-driven sound with radio-friendly synths and melodic hooks,…
Tigertailz - Bezerk | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:09
As the curtain began to fall on the extravagant 80s, the dawn of the 90s brought an undercurrent of change to the music world. In 1990, the air was thick with anticipation—grunge was still bubbling under the surface, and…
Spread Eagle - Spread Eagle | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:10
1990 was a year on the cusp of change. The world was watching as the Berlin Wall fell, signaling the end of an era. In pop culture, we were transitioning from the neon glow of the ’80s into the more grounded and grunge-t…
Paradox - Heresy | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:13
Remember the late ’80s when thrash metal was still underground? Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax were solidifying their places as the big four of thrash and “The Black Album” hadn’t propelled the genre to the mai…
Accept - Restless and Wild | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
In 1982, the metal scene was rapidly evolving, marked by the raw energy of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) and the nascent thrash movement that would soon explode onto the scene. Within this context, the ban…
W.A.S.P. - W.A.S.P. | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:55
In the mid-1980s, heavy metal was undergoing a transformative era. The genre, already known for its rebellious spirit and loud, aggressive sound, was embracing a new level of theatricality and spectacle. Bands like Iron…
Danzig - Danzig | 80s Metal Revisited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:49
Let’s rewind to 1988. Metal underwent a massive transformation, with flashy glam metal and its catchy hooks coexisting alongside darker, more intense sounds on MTV’s Headbangers Ball. Enter Glenn Danzig, fresh from his w…