The Heavy Haystack

Donte & David of metal band StormToker humorously discuss the latest in metal, hardcore, and hard rock news as well as review heavy music albums and rank band discographies.

20 Episodes

GOJIRA ALBUMS RANKED Ep 20
8/15/2024
2:15:22
With their historic Olympic Opening Ceremony performance fresh in their minds, Donte & David each rank their top 5 favorite Gojira albums. As well as discuss each of their histories with the band, what makes each album special, and essentially glaze the French metal act for the duration of the episode. This episode contains the song "Hidden Bridges" by Horseburner. DM or email the podcast to see how to get your song featured on an episode, or ask a question to be read and answered on the show! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack
Ep 19: Olympic Stankface
8/7/2024
1:56:38
We're back! On this episode, Donte & David discuss Gojira's historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, new U.S. tours from King Diamond and High On Fire, Opeth doing the roar again, Marilyn Manson's new song and return to the stage, other new singles from Better Lovers, Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Undeath, and Lacuna Coil, and fill you in on the hot new albums that came out this week. All with plenty of laughs and tangents along the way. Gojira Olympic Performance 3:45 King Diamond Tour 17:45 High On Fire Tour 26:27 Opeth 39:58 Better Lovers 48:47 Arch Enemy 55:33 Jinjer 1:05:12 Marilyn Manson 1:11:29 Undeath 1:20:55 Lacuna Coil/Randy Blythe 1:25:24 New Album Releases 1:35:40 This episode features the song "Devil's Den" by Wyndrider. DM or email the podcast to get your song featured on an episode! Have a question for the pod you want read and answered on air? Send a DM or email. And be sure to follow The Heavy Haystack on our socials: EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack
Don't miss an episode of “The Heavy Haystack” and subscribe to it in the GetPodcast app.
Ep 18: Thy Art Is Wokeism (Thy Art Is Murder, Deftones, Blink-182, Napalm Death, Cro-Mags)
9/26/2023
2:07:15
Back from a summer break, podcast host Donte is with new co-hosts Cyrus and Josh! On this episode, they talk about CJ McMahon's firing from Thy Art Is Murder, Deftones announcing new album details in a weird way, the continued Blue Ridge Rock Fest fallout, Rolling Stone's founder's racist/sexist remarks, Blink-182 announcing a new album, hardcore vets Cro-Mags getting in a fight and more! This episode features the song "The Search For Rest" by Stonecutters. DM or email the podcast to see how to get your music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack EPISODE TOPIC GUIDE Deftones on Flat Earth Pod 11:00 Rolling Stone Founder Comments 17:00 Cro-Mags Fight 28:30 Boy George & Napalm Death 43:30 Blue Ridge Rock Fest 48:30 New Blink-182 1:03:00 CJ McMahon fired from Thy Art Is Murder 1:12:00 New Album Releases 1:44:30
Ep 17: Shart Token (Sleep Token, Between The Buried And Me, Poppy, Crazy Town,Aerosmith, more)
5/4/2023
1:48:15
On this episode, Donte & David discuss someone ripping ass at a Sleep Token show, allegations against Between The Buried And Me guitarist Dustie Waring, nu metal one hit wonder Crazy Town having a drug fueled fight caught on camera, Aerosmith retiring, Rage Against The Machine entering the Rock Hall of Fame while Iron Maiden gets snubbed again, The Pit's "10 Most Important Metal Bands Of Today" list, and new singles from the likes of Poppy, Kublai Khan TX, Attila, Corrosion Of Conformity, and Left To Suffer. This episode features the song "Blake" by the band Go Go Buffalo. Email or direct message the podcast to see how to get your music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 16: Aaron Lewis Is A Douche Chode (Metallica,Better Lovers,Soundgarden,Staind,Sleep Token,more)
4/28/2023
2:11:28
On this episode, Donte & David compare the new albums from thrash legends Metallica and Overkill, Soundgarden's Chris Cornell getting his final recordings released, new Dillinger Escape Plan/Every Time I Die/Fit For An Autopsy supergroup Better Lovers, Jason Newstead returning to metal, and new releases from the likes of Foo Fighters, Beartooth, Bleeding Through, Staind, and Spiritbox This episode features the song "Hammer" by Guillotine A.D. Email or DM the podcast to see how to get YOUR music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 15: Lamer Than Life 2023 (A7X, Def Leppard, Falling In Reverse, Six Feet Under, more)
4/4/2023
1:54:04
The hate flows STRONG on this episode as hosts Donte and David discuss the Louder Than Life festival lineup, Avenged Sevenfold's first new music in 7 years, Spirtbox dropping off Falling In Reverse's "MonsTOUR", Def Leppard's drummer getting jumped, Six Feet Under finishing fresh hell to rain on the world, Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake getting a new 'Murican vocalist, and an attempt at talking about Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs" list before we had audio issues. We also discuss new singles from Incendiary, Frozen Soul, Sylosis, and Overkill. This episodes features the song "The Fool" by Caravan Discordia. Email or DM the podcast to see how to get YOUR music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 14: Semen Cannon Vulture Venues (Monuments, Mastodon, KISS,Project: Vengeance,Periphery, more)
3/14/2023
1:22:22
Returning after an extra week due to wind storms, Donte and David discuss bands boycotting selling merch at venues, Mastodon being influenced by punkers Turnstile, Lizzo covering Rammstein, KISS ending their farewell tour (allegedly), South America hating Godsmack, Dave Lombardo going solo, and the latest albums and singles from the likes of Periphery, Metallica, Devildriver, Project: Vengeance (formerly The Big 6), Suicide Silence and more! This episode features the band Batwizard and their song "Infest Harvest". Email or DM The Heavy Haystack Podcast to see how to get your music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 13: Melodeath With MegaDave (In Flames,Cattle Decap,Linkin Park,Megadeth, more)
2/26/2023
2:47:57
On this news and reviews episode Donte and David review the new In Flames album "Foregone", cover the reunion of Megadeth with Marty Friedman, Fear Factory announcing their new singer, Architects getting disrespected by a fan onstage, as well as discuss new singles and albums from the likes of Cattle Decapitation, Sleep Token, Linkin Park, Frozen Soul, Attila and more! This episode features the song "Unleash Hate" by Disminded. DM The Heavy Haystack socials or email the podcast to see how to get your music featured on an episode! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 12: MUNICIPAL WASTE (Top 5 Albums)
2/16/2023
1:22:37
On this album ranking episode, Donte & David cover crossover thrash metal revivalists Municipal Waste and each rank their top 5 albums from the band. Donte is a casual fan while David has them tatted on his body. With our hosts different histories with the band how will each rank the Waste's "consistent" discography? Listen in to find out! And be sure to email, DM, or answer the Spotify episode question to suggest what band they should cover next! As well as see how to get your music played on the podcast! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA
Ep 11: Sheryl Crow Fan Club (Ozzy, Pantera, Slipknot, Overkill, more)
2/7/2023
1:52:02
On this news and new releases episode of the podcast Donte and David discuss Ozzy Osbourne retiring from touring, Pantera getting booted from German festivals cause of Phil Anselmo, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominations, and new singles and albums from the likes of Slipknot, Avatar, Overkill, Sanguisugabogg, Memoriam and Unearth. This episode features the song "The Violent" by Dreaded Dale. DM the podcast socials or email the podcast to see how to get your music featured on the podcast! EMAIL: [email protected] TWITTER: twitter.com/heavy_haystack INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/theheavyhaystack TIK TOK: @theheavyhaystack FACEBOOK: facebook.com/theheavyhaystack YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28Fh4QCnm7N6R7dZtlshFA

More Episodes

Get the whole world of podcasts with the free GetPodcast app.

Subscribe to your favorite podcasts, listen to episodes offline and get thrilling recommendations.

A company from

The Heavy Haystack

The Heavy Haystack

20 Episodes

GOJIRA ALBUMS RANKED Ep 20

Ep 19: Olympic Stankface

Ep 18: Thy Art Is Wokeism (Thy Art Is Murder, Deftones, Blink-182, Napalm Death, Cro-Mags)

Ep 17: Shart Token (Sleep Token, Between The Buried And Me, Poppy, Crazy Town,Aerosmith, more)

Ep 16: Aaron Lewis Is A Douche Chode (Metallica,Better Lovers,Soundgarden,Staind,Sleep Token,more)

Ep 15: Lamer Than Life 2023 (A7X, Def Leppard, Falling In Reverse, Six Feet Under, more)

Ep 14: Semen Cannon Vulture Venues (Monuments, Mastodon, KISS,Project: Vengeance,Periphery, more)

Ep 13: Melodeath With MegaDave (In Flames,Cattle Decap,Linkin Park,Megadeth, more)

Ep 12: MUNICIPAL WASTE (Top 5 Albums)

Ep 11: Sheryl Crow Fan Club (Ozzy, Pantera, Slipknot, Overkill, more)