
175 - Various Artists: "New Wave of British Heavy Metal - '79 Revisited" (1990)
17/12/2025 | 27 mins.
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “New Wave of British Heavy Metal - '79 Revisited” byVarious Artists, a compilation studio album released in 1990.Selected songs are "Eye of the Storm", "Cheetah", "Don't Need Your Money", "Blitzkrieg" and "Witchfinder General".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill Peters explores the compilation album 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal, 79 Revisited,' discussing its significance in music history, the influential bands of the era, and the personal impact it has had on his musical journey. He delves into the album's creation, the rare tracks included, and reflects on the nostalgia associated with the music from this pivotal time in heavy metal.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 Eye of the Storm / Sweet Savage02:42 Lars Gets His Pet Project Up and Running07:02 Cheetah / White Spirit08:28 Discussion of "79 Revisited" Disc One, Track by Track13:49 Don't Need Your Money / Raven14:54 Discussion of "79 Revisited" Disc Two, Track by Track19:43 Blitzkrieg / Blitzkrieg21:09 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "79 Revisited"23:55 Witchfinder General / Witchfinder General25:21 Podcast Notes and Contacts

174 - Angel Witch: "Angel Witch" (1980)
14/12/2025 | 24 mins.
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Angel Witch” by Angel Witch, the band's debut studio album released on November 17, 1980.Selected songs are "White Witch", "Sorcerers", "Free Man" and "Angel Witch".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryOn this episode, Bill Peters reviews the debut album 'Angel Witch' by the band Angel Witch, exploring its origins, the context of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, and a detailed breakdown of the album's tracks and themes. He reflects on the album's impact, its legacy, and the band's journey over the years, highlighting the significance of their music in the heavy metal genre.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 White Witch02:47 Did Angel Witch Miss a Trick with Refused Record Contract?06:18 Sorcerers07:40 Discussion of "Angel Witch" Track by Track14:16 Free Man15:43 Bill's Thoughts and Memories on "Angel Witch"20:23 Angel Witch21:54 Podcast Notes and Contacts

173 - Alice in Chains: "Live" (2000)
10/12/2025 | 22 mins.
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Live” by Alice in Chains, the band's second live album released on December 5, 2000.Selected songs are "Bleed the Freak", "Rooster", "Love, Hate, Love" and "Would?".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill Peters reviews Alice in Chains' live album, discussing its context, the significance of live recordings, and analysing key tracks. He reflects on the band's history, the impact of Layne Staley's vocals, and the album's overall experience, including the amazing and sometimes overlooked rhythm section of the band, and encouraging listeners to explore this often-overlooked gem.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 Bleed the Freak02:44 Filling in Time Waiting for the band to Get Back Together05:47 Rooster07:40 Discussion of "Live" Track by Track14:34 Love Hate Love16:03 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Live"19:19 Would?20:42 Podcast Notes and Contacts

172 - Queen: "Flash Gordon" (1980)
07/12/2025 | 19 mins.
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Flash Gordon” by Queen, the band's ninth studio album released on December 8, 1980.Selected songs are "Flash's Theme", "Battle Theme", "Football Fight" and "The Hero".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill delves into Queen's ninth studio album, Flash Gordon, released in 1980. He discusses the band's unique approach to composing a soundtrack for a film, highlighting their creative freedom and the challenges they faced while balancing their ongoing projects. The conversation explores the musical themes and standout tracks of the album, emphasizing the band's ability to enhance the film's narrative through their compositions. Peters reflects on the album's impact and his personal connection to both the music and the film, ultimately questioning its place within Queen's discography.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 Flash's Theme02:39 The Biggest Band in the World do a Movie Soundtrack05:45 Battle Theme06:54 Discussion on "Flash Gordon" Track by Track11:17 Football Fight12:45 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Flash Gordon"16:29 The Hero17:19 Podcast Notes and Contacts

171 - Various Artists: "Saturday Morning: Cartoon's Greatest Hits" (1995)
02/12/2025 | 31 mins.
On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Saturday Morning: Cartoon’s Greatest Hits” by VariousArtists, a compilation studio album released on December 5, 1995.Selected songs are "Go Speed Racer Go!", "Underdog", "The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)", "Spider-Man" and "Jonny Quest / Stop That Pigeon".If you would like to hear these podcast episodes in full, the way they are meant to be experienced, as well as receiving bonus exclusive content, go to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/realmetalkevin Email: [email protected]Twitter:@realmetalkevinBluesky:@metalkevin.bsky.socialInstagram:@realmetalkevinSummaryIn this episode, Bill reviews the album 'Saturday Morning: Cartoon's Greatest Hits,' exploring its nostalgic appeal, the challenges of transforming short cartoon theme songs into full-length tracks, and the varying quality of the cover versions. He reflects on his personal connection to the album and its cultural significance, highlighting both the hits and misses in the interpretations of beloved childhood tunes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime01:23 Go Speed Racer Go!04:28 Nostalgia for Youth Inspires the Album Concept07:05 Underdog10:56 Highlights and Misses in Cover Versions17:10 The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana)20:22 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Saturday Morning: Cartoon's Greatest Hits"23:51 Spider-Man25:54 Podcast Notes and Contacts28:05 Jonny Quest / Stop That Pigeon



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