The earliest examples of heavy metal get traced back predominantly to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, each band's finest work came from the early 70's with Zeppelin's untitled fourth album and Black Sabbath with Paranoid. 
They also happen to be Imran's two most favourite bands!
After seeing the comparisons being made between the two bands for long enough, Jason has dragged Imran kicking and screaming into a Led Zeppelin IV vs Black Sabbath - Paranoid cataclysmic clash of track-by-track combat.




Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

The earliest examples of heavy metal get traced back predominantly to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, each band's finest work came from the early 70's with Zeppelin's untitled fourth album and Black Sabbath with Paranoid. They also happen to be Imran's two most favourite bands! After seeing the comparisons being made between the two bands for long enough, Jason has dragged Imran kicking and screaming into a Led Zeppelin IV vs Black Sabbath - Paranoid cataclysmic clash of track-by-track combat. 
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 37: Led Zeppelin vs Black Sabbath

Corey Taylor, Jason will forever regard as one of his favourite rock singers. That said, he has been pushing Imran to join him for a battle between Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman's solo albums, CMFT and CMF2, for a long time now, mostly because it was believed there could be a lot of fun to be had in speaking about these albums at length. 
Although, when they say "fun", it is probably not in the way it was intended to be. 
Imran's short term memory gets tested to the ragged edge in attempting to find a winner between these two.



Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Corey Taylor, Jason will forever regard as one of his favourite rock singers. That said, he has been pushing Imran to join him for a battle between Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman's solo albums, CMFT and CMF2, for a long time now, mostly because it was believed there could be a lot of fun to be had in speaking about these albums at length. Although, when they say "fun", it is probably not in the way it was intended to be. Imran's short term memory gets tested to the ragged edge in attempting to find a winner between these two. 
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 36: Corey Taylor - CMFT vs CMF2

After a year of working alongside The Sports Desk in 2023, Jason invited the newest members of the crew, Jerry Ng and Liam Cole, two fellows who's music tastes are as far away from Rock n' Roll as you can get, joining him and Imran to talk Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters. This battle is arguably a contest between the best albums both bands ever released, Californication and The Colour And The Shape. Complete with multiple songs that have gone on to define each band's identity. It's a big risk to see if it is even possible to pick between them. Let's find out.

Check out our first collaboration with The Sports Desk with Sam Menhennet over at Episode 32: Oasis vs Blur.
Follow The Sports Desk on SYN every Monday and Friday at 5PM on 90.7FM, DAB+, or online at syn.org.au, and click here for all their podcasts
Plus stay up to date on Facebook & Instagram



Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

After a year of working alongside The Sports Desk in 2023, Jason invited the newest members of the crew, Jerry Ng and Liam Cole, two fellows who's music tastes are as far away from Rock n' Roll as you can get, joining him and Imran to talk Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters. This battle is arguably a contest between the best albums both bands ever released, Californication and The Colour And The Shape. Complete with multiple songs that have gone on to define each band's identity. It's a big risk to see if it is even possible to pick between them. Let's find out. Check out our first collaboration with The Sports Desk with Sam Menhennet over at <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-great-metal-standoff/oasis-vs-blur">Episode 32: Oasis vs Blur</a>. Follow <a href="https://syn.org.au/show/the-sports-desk/">The Sports Desk</a> on SYN every Monday and Friday at 5PM on 90.7FM, DAB+, or online at syn.org.au, and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/sports-desk">click here for all their podcasts</a> Plus stay up to date on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SportsDeskSYN">Facebook </a>&amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsdesksyn/">Instagram</a> 
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 35: Red Hot Chili Peppers vs Foo Fighters w/The Sports Desk (Round 2)

After his first appearance, 5 FootStep's, Niall Allen, demanded to return to The Great Metal Standoff so Jason and Imran can experience some proper high quality power metal. The third album by Dragonforce, Inhuman Rampage and A Twist In The Myth, the eighth album by Blind Guardian is the battle selected, and it's also the first deep entrenchment into both bands for Jason and Imran. Does the album that diagnosed every Guitar Hero III player with Carpel Tunnel, that being Through The Fire And Flames, put up a fight against a super strong opposition, in one of the most consistent and respected metal acts? 
We shall see.

Follow Niall's RMITV Production 5 Foot Step at twitch.tv/5footstep
And to catch up on all their episodes, subscribe to the 5 Foot Step YouTube Channel.
Also follow them on Instagram

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Thumbnail by: Vanessa Evans

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

After his first appearance, 5 Foot Step's, Niall Allen, demanded to return to The Great Metal Standoff so Jason and Imran can experience some proper high quality power metal. The third album by Dragonforce, Inhuman Rampage and A Twist In The Myth, the eighth album by Blind Guardian is the battle selected, and it's also the first deep entrenchment into both bands for Jason and Imran. Does the album that diagnosed every Guitar Hero III player with Carpel Tunnel, that being Through The Fire And Flames, put up a fight against a super strong opposition, in one of the most consistent and respected metal acts? We shall see. Follow Niall's RMITV Production 5 Foot Step at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/5footstep">twitch.tv/5footstep</a> And to catch up on all their episodes, subscribe to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@5footsteplive">5 Foot Step YouTube Channel.</a> Also follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5footstep.live/">Instagram</a>
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Thumbnail by: Vanessa Evans
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 34: Dragonforce vs Blind Guardian w/ RMITV's 5 Foot Step (Round 2)

If Jason and Imran are gonna start podcasting again, they're gonna get collaborating. Joined by one of the co-producers of RMITV production 5 Foot Step, Niall Allen, the trio pair Trivium's - In The Court Of The Dragon, the most recent release from Trivium, and Dio - Master Of The Moon, the final Dio solo album. This makes for a rather unusual battle but asks an interesting question. Can Ronnie James Dio, the man synonymous with his fantasy themes in his music, in his final years, still compete with a more contemporary album in a similar style?

Niall has also come along to talk the fine details of 5 Foot Step, you can catch the show live on Twitch, Tuesday nights at  twitch.tv/5footstep
And to catch up on all their episodes, subscribe to the 5 Foot Step YouTube Channel.
Also follow them on Instagram

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

If Jason and Imran are gonna start podcasting again, they're gonna get collaborating. Joined by one of the co-producers of RMITV production 5 Foot Step, Niall Allen, the trio pair Trivium's - In The Court Of The Dragon, the most recent release from Trivium, and Dio - Master Of The Moon, the final Dio solo album. This makes for a rather unusual battle but asks an interesting question. Can Ronnie James Dio, the man synonymous with his fantasy themes in his music, in his final years, still compete with a more contemporary album in a similar style? Niall has also come along to talk the fine details of 5 Foot Step, you can catch the show live on Twitch, Tuesday nights at  <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/5footstep">twitch.tv/5footstep</a> And to catch up on all their episodes, subscribe to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@5footsteplive">5 Foot Step YouTube Channel.</a> Also follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5footstep.live/">Instagram</a>
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 33: Trivium vs Dio w/ RMITV's 5 Foot Step

For this festive season. Jason & Imran have gone a bit silly and pushed heavy metal aside to reignite the old Oasis vs Blur Britpop rivalry. It's the 1994 releases of each band being examined in track-by-track, Oasis' debut Definitely Maybe and Blur's third album Parklife. This battle was made possible by collaborating with Sam Menhennet from SYN's flagship sports show The Sports Desk where you will learn when he isn't spotted in the grandstand at the game, he can be found fully immersed in the magical and rad Rock n Roll, and Britpop is his specialty.

Follow The Sports Desk on SYN every Wednesday at 5PM and Friday at 9AM on 90.7FM, DAB+, or online at syn.org.au, and click here for all their podcasts
Plus stay up to date on Facebook & Instagram
Also, hear Sam's previous work on Rockology, his music show from 2017-2020. Keep an eye out for updates on that show

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

For this festive season. Jason &amp; Imran have gone a bit silly and pushed heavy metal aside to reignite the old Oasis vs Blur Britpop rivalry. It's the 1994 releases of each band being examined in track-by-track, Oasis' debut Definitely Maybe and Blur's third album Parklife. This battle was made possible by collaborating with Sam Menhennet from SYN's flagship sports show The Sports Desk where you will learn when he isn't spotted in the grandstand at the game, he can be found fully immersed in the magical and rad Rock n Roll, and Britpop is his specialty. Follow <a href="https://syn.org.au/show/the-sports-desk/">The Sports Desk</a> on SYN every Wednesday at 5PM and Friday at 9AM on 90.7FM, DAB+, or online at syn.org.au, and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/sports-desk">click here for all their podcasts</a> Plus stay up to date on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SportsDeskSYN">Facebook </a>&amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sportsdesksyn/">Instagram</a> Also, hear Sam's previous work on <a href="https://syn.org.au/show/rockology/">Rockology</a>, his music show from 2017-2020. Keep an eye out for updates on that show
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 32: Oasis vs Blur w/ The Sports Desk on SYN

About time the other half of the big 4 go head-to-head! 
Slayer - Reign In Blood collides with Anthrax - Among The Living and the recurring theme the further Jason and Imran dug when exploring these albums was undeniable thrash. They recruited their old friend, Ben, for his fifth battle to fill some massive gaps in both their musical radar, and give him the platform to spend an hour and a half to geek out on the music that makes him geek out the most. And perhaps find a winner along the way.

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

About time the other half of the big 4 go head-to-head! Slayer - Reign In Blood collides with Anthrax - Among The Living and the recurring theme the further Jason and Imran dug when exploring these albums was undeniable thrash. They recruited their old friend, Ben, for his fifth battle to fill some massive gaps in both their musical radar, and give him the platform to spend an hour and a half to geek out on the music that makes him geek out the most. And perhaps find a winner along the way.
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 31: Slayer vs Anthrax

Celebrating 30 episodes with 30 years of Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction and the Metallica Black album (albeit a year late), marking the third clash between the two biggest metal bands ever! Better still, Imran and Jason's podcast with Maffew Gregg of Botchamania over a year ago went so well, he's come back for more! He's busted out the catboy headphones to listen along to the two incredible pieces of metal history for another pulsating contest. Plus, hear Maffew's memories discovering Megadeth, evolving as a Metallica fan and comparing his perspective of each band's lyrics from his formative years to now. Also, hear the complete story to why he briefly learnt how to play the harmonica! And if you stay to the end, you'll hear Jason reprehensively corrupt Maffew by way of picking his Aussie Rules Football team.

Check out Maffew's first battle with us, Faith No More vs Nine Inch Nails

Follow Maffew on Youtube, Twitter, Twitch & Facebook.
Hear him on the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast by subscribing to Cultaholic Wrestling
And check out his articles on Scott's Blog of Doom



Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Celebrating 30 episodes with 30 years of Megadeth - Countdown To Extinction and the Metallica Black album (albeit a year late), marking the third clash between the two biggest metal bands ever! Better still, Imran and Jason's podcast with Maffew Gregg of Botchamania over a year ago went so well, he's come back for more! He's busted out the catboy headphones to listen along to the two incredible pieces of metal history for another pulsating contest. Plus, hear Maffew's memories discovering Megadeth, evolving as a Metallica fan and comparing his perspective of each band's lyrics from his formative years to now. Also, hear the complete story to why he briefly learnt how to play the harmonica! And if you stay to the end, you'll hear Jason reprehensively corrupt Maffew by way of picking his Aussie Rules Football team. Check out Maffew's first battle with us, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-great-metal-standoff/episode-18-faith-no-more-vs-nine-inch-nails-w-botc">Faith No More vs Nine Inch Nails</a>
Follow Maffew on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjjBD37VlF9JhYPhuso9Vew">Youtube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Maffewgregg">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/maffewbotch">Twitch</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/botchamania/">Facebook</a>. Hear him on the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast by subscribing to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Cultaholic">Cultaholic Wrestling</a> And check out his articles on <a href="https://blogofdoom.com/index.php/author/maffew/">Scott's Blog of Doom</a> 
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 30: Metallica vs Megadeth 3: Black Album vs Countdown To Extinction w/Botchamania Again

Pantera vs Gojira is a battle that aims to answer which version of similar, but different, extreme metal is Jason and Imran's favourite. Using Pantera's most dark, extreme, violent release, The Great Southern Trendkill and Gojira's - From Mars To Sirius, one of the benchmarks for modern, 21st Century death metal. 
The team also meet the newest member of the Moshpit crew for 2022, Darcy Thomas. And he brought some glaring pet peeves that made (or perhaps broke) the battle AND the debate.

Also, stay until the end of the podcast to hear Imran and Jason's thoughts on the recent announcement of the Pantera 2023 reunion tour.



Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Pantera vs Gojira is a battle that aims to answer which version of similar, but different, extreme metal is Jason and Imran's favourite. Using Pantera's most dark, extreme, violent release, The Great Southern Trendkill and Gojira's - From Mars To Sirius, one of the benchmarks for modern, 21st Century death metal.  The team also meet the newest member of the Moshpit crew for 2022, Darcy Thomas. And he brought some glaring pet peeves that made (or perhaps broke) the battle AND the debate.
Also, stay until the end of the podcast to hear Imran and Jason's thoughts on the recent announcement of the Pantera 2023 reunion tour.
 
Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 29: Pantera vs Gojira

Not just timeless Nu Metal. Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory and System Of A Down - Toxicity could be considered the gateway albums to millions of young metalheads today. Putting them against each other one-on-one makes for an interesting battle indeed. Which record did Imran & Jason gravitate towards? 

Plus, Imran requested that he and Jason invite the final member of his band, Flood, not yet appeared on the show, his bass player Juliette, someone who has grown up with Linkin Park and System Of A Down since childhood, to come on and have her say and possibly sway the debate.



Follow Imran's band Flood on Instagram



Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

 

Not just timeless Nu Metal. Linkin Park -&nbsp;Hybrid Theory and System Of A Down -&nbsp;Toxicity could be considered the gateway albums to millions of young metalheads today. Putting them against each other one-on-one makes for an interesting battle indeed. Which record did Imran &amp; Jason gravitate towards?&nbsp;
Plus, Imran requested that he and Jason invite the final member of his band, Flood, not yet appeared on the show, his bass player Juliette, someone who has grown up with Linkin Park and System Of A Down since childhood, to come on and have her say and possibly sway the debate. 
Follow Imran's band Flood on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/floodofficialflood/">Instagram</a> 
Stay up to date with &lsquo;The Great Metal Standoff&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And &lsquo;Moshpit On SYN&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>
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Episode 28: Linkin Park vs System Of A Down

Welcome to the podcast that celebrates the best of Heavy Metal and all things Rock n Roll. Tune in to Jason Evans and his guests, pitting some of the most iconic, game changing (and maybe even the obscure) albums in music history against each other and find out which of them stand tall in track-by-track chat!

This is a SYN Media podcast.

The Great Metal Standoff Podcast

Jason and Imran conclude their second grunge exploration and their trilogy of battles with Hannah with Mother Love Bone - Apple vs Temple Of The Dog - Temple Of The Dog, where it all began.
Apple is the only full length studio album Mother Love Bone ever released as days before dropping, frontman, Andrew Wood died from an overdose. In tribute, Soundgarden singer, Chris Cornell (also a roommate of Wood's) got together with surviving members of the band, plus recruiting Mick McCready and Eddie Vedder, the future Pearl Jam, to comprise the seminal Temple Of The Dog album.

Who wins this one?



Check out all of our previous grunge battles at this playlist here.

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Jason and Imran conclude their second grunge exploration and their trilogy of battles with Hannah with Mother Love Bone - Apple vs Temple Of The Dog - Temple Of The Dog,&nbsp;where it all began. Apple&nbsp;is the only full length studio album Mother Love Bone ever released as days before dropping, frontman, Andrew Wood died from an overdose. In tribute, Soundgarden singer, Chris Cornell (also a roommate of Wood's) got together with surviving members of the band, plus recruiting Mick McCready and Eddie Vedder, the future Pearl Jam, to comprise the seminal&nbsp;Temple Of The Dog album. Who wins this one? 
Check out all of our previous grunge battles at <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-great-metal-standoff/playlists/grunge-month">this playlist here</a>.
Stay up to date with &lsquo;The Great Metal Standoff&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And &lsquo;Moshpit On SYN&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 24 - GRUNGE MONTH 2 | Mother Love Bone vs Temple Of The Dog

Grunge Month is back so Jason & Imran can dissect albums that created the soundtrack to millions of grunge fans that weren't part of the Big 4. Instead, they turn their attention to Stone Temple Pilots debut album Core and the fuzzy second album of The Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream.
And since Jason and Imran both really enjoyed having Hannah Pratt, member of the Moshpit on SYN team on the previous battle, they invited her back on the 'Standoff to help explore more musical horizons, and provide a more casual grunge perspective.

Check out all of our previous grunge battles at this playlist here.

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Grunge Month&nbsp;is back so Jason &amp; Imran can dissect albums that created the soundtrack to millions of grunge fans that weren't part of the Big 4. Instead, they turn their attention to Stone Temple Pilots debut album&nbsp;Core and the fuzzy second album of The Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream. And since Jason and Imran both really enjoyed having Hannah Pratt,&nbsp;member of the&nbsp;Moshpit on SYN team on the previous battle, they invited her back on the 'Standoff to help explore more musical horizons, and provide a more casual grunge perspective. Check out all of our previous grunge battles at <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-great-metal-standoff/playlists/grunge-month">this playlist here</a>.
Stay up to date with &lsquo;The Great Metal Standoff&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And &lsquo;Moshpit On SYN&rsquo; at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 23 - GRUNGE MONTH 2 | Stone Temple Pilots vs Smashing Pumpkins

These two albums link together more than you might think. Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue, the first album since the death of front man, Layne Staley and the studio introduction of William DuVall will collide with the debut Alter Bridge album, One Day Remains, a band born from the break up of Creed and the album that brought the emphatic first step for one of the biggest stalwarts of rock n' roll today with Myles Kennedy behind the mic and a real reinvigorated sound for the ex-Creed bandmates. Jason, Imran and Jacob get together to pick these two albums apart, and are primed to celebrate great music, and get involved in some hotly contested debate.

Since Jacob's last appearance on the show, he's gone onto becoming Executive Producer for SYN's flagship gaming show 'Player One'.

Check out Player One - Mondays 8-11PM on SYN 90.7, DAB+ Digital Radio or online at http://syn.org.au/
And give them a follow on Facebook  & Twitter 
And for full shows, interviews and bonus content, go to: Player One on Omny 

Stay up to date with ‘The Great Metal Standoff’ at https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/

And ‘Moshpit On SYN’ at https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/

Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

These two albums link together more than you might think. Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way To Blue, the first album since the death of front man, Layne Staley and the studio introduction of William DuVall will collide with the debut Alter Bridge album, One Day Remains,&nbsp;a band born from the break up of Creed and the album that brought the emphatic first step for one of the biggest stalwarts of rock n' roll today with Myles Kennedy behind the mic and a real reinvigorated sound for the ex-Creed bandmates. Jason, Imran and Jacob get together to pick these two albums apart, and are primed to celebrate great music, and get involved in some hotly contested debate. Since Jacob's last appearance on the show, he's gone onto becoming Executive Producer for SYN's flagship gaming show 'Player One'.
Check out Player One&nbsp;- Mondays 8-11PM on SYN 90.7, DAB+ Digital Radio or online at <a href="http://syn.org.au/">http://syn.org.au/</a> And give them a follow on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/playeronesyn">Facebook </a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="@PlayerOneSYN">Twitter</a>&nbsp; And for full shows, interviews and bonus content, go to: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/player-one?fbclid=IwAR1Sijo6a70PkGovtVKftTZpPeqsXzaCoebjGEQCi6UGIdeH4-9CvZV5gmw">Player One on Omny</a>&nbsp;
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Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 21: Alice In Chains vs Alter Bridge

The final battle of 'Grunge Month'! The main event! Alice In Chains' self titled verses  Nirvana's 'In Utero'. The final album of both of the band's respective front men, Layne Staley and Kurt Cobain. Imran has joined Jason for every Alice In Chains battle, so here he is, back to complete the set. Also joining them is a born on country, raised on grunge, local folk singer/songwriter, Cypress Oliphant. Who brings some strong philosophical points to consider in this discussion. Who's gonna win?

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health, addiction, rape and suicide. Which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available for support at:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
BeyondBlue - 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service - 1800 737 732

Check out Cypress' single 'Fire' available now on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/cypress-6/fire?fbclid=IwAR1PsFxSlGn0enBiT-JDcM8XDP93o1g2Uoyv0HnEbh0--Ybcm_5FR-vPGik

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Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

The final battle of 'Grunge Month'! The main event! Alice In Chains' self titled verses&nbsp; Nirvana's 'In Utero'. The final album of both of the band's respective front men, Layne Staley and Kurt Cobain. Imran has joined Jason for every Alice In Chains battle, so here he is, back to complete the set. Also joining them is a born on country, raised on grunge, local folk singer/songwriter, Cypress Oliphant. Who brings some strong philosophical points to consider in this discussion. Who's gonna win?
CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health, addiction, rape and suicide. Which may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available for support at: Lifeline - 13 11 14 BeyondBlue -&nbsp;1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline -&nbsp;1800 55 1800 Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service - 1800 737 732
Check out Cypress' single 'Fire' available now on Soundcloud at: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/cypress-6/fire?fbclid=IwAR1PsFxSlGn0enBiT-JDcM8XDP93o1g2Uoyv0HnEbh0--Ybcm_5FR-vPGik">https://soundcloud.com/cypress-6/fire?fbclid=IwAR1PsFxSlGn0enBiT-JDcM8XDP93o1g2Uoyv0HnEbh0--Ybcm_5FR-vPGik</a>
Follow Cypress on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cypressoliphant/">https://www.instagram.com/cypressoliphant/</a>
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And 'Moshpit On SYN' at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 13 - GRUNGE MONTH | Alice In Chains vs Nirvana w/Cypress Oliphant

How did Silverchair, three 15 year old's from Newcastle, Australia, make a debut album comparable to Pearl Jam? In the fourth battle of 'Grunge month'. 'Moshpit on SYN's' Punkdemonium team, Jacob & Salomae, brought forward the battle between 'Frogstomp' and Pearl Jam's second album 'Vs' for Jason to, in essence, provide the deciding vote.

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide. That may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available for support at:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
BeyondBlue - 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

 

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Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

How did Silverchair, three 15 year old's from Newcastle, Australia, make a debut album comparable to Pearl Jam? In the fourth battle of 'Grunge month'. 'Moshpit on SYN's' Punkdemonium team, Jacob &amp; Salomae, brought forward the battle between 'Frogstomp' and Pearl Jam's second album 'Vs' for Jason to, in essence, provide the deciding vote. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses sensitive topics such as mental health and suicide. That may be distressing to some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available for support at: Lifeline - 13 11 14 BeyondBlue -&nbsp;1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline -&nbsp;1800 55 1800
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Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 12 - GRUNGE MONTH | Silverchair vs Pearl Jam

Alice In Chains' debut 'Facelift' takes on Soundgarden - 'Badmotorfinger' in the third installment of 'Grunge Month' on 'The Great Metal Standoff'. A battle with perhaps as much degree of difficulty in choosing between tracks as our three way battle to kick off the grunge series!

If Imran from 'Moshpit On SYN' wasn't invited on to talk about Soundgarden, his heart may of shattered into a thousand pieces. And if Ellen, previous guest on the Standoff and former 'Moshpit On SYN' producer/presenter didn't get the chance to talk grunge, would be a massive disservice and exclusion. So here they are, coming together with Jason, for a fanatically passionate chat on two of the most heaviest grunge releases!

 

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Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Alice In Chains' debut 'Facelift' takes on Soundgarden - 'Badmotorfinger' in the third installment of 'Grunge Month' on 'The Great Metal Standoff'. A battle with perhaps as much degree of difficulty in choosing between tracks as our three way battle to kick off the grunge series!
If Imran from 'Moshpit On SYN' wasn't invited on to talk about Soundgarden, his heart may of shattered into a thousand pieces. And if Ellen, previous guest on the Standoff and former 'Moshpit On SYN' producer/presenter didn't get the chance to talk grunge, would be a massive disservice and exclusion. So here they are, coming together with Jason, for a fanatically passionate chat on two of the most heaviest grunge releases!
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Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 11 - GRUNGE MONTH | Alice In Chains vs Soundgarden

In the second installment of 'Grunge Month', 'The Great Metal Standoff' diverts slightly to celebrate arguably the best singer of the time, Chris Cornell. By asking which of his most well-known albums as front-man of Soundgarden and Audioslave rocked harder? To do that, Jason was joined by a grassroots band from Melbourne's western suburbs, guitar player Adam Buttigieg and drummer Dylan Foti of White Bonsai. It's Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' vs Audioslave's self-titled. Hang your head and drown your fear. Which of these do they prefer to hear?

Check out Adam & Dylan at work with White Bonsai's first single 'Shiver' available on Apple Music, Spotify, Triple J Unearthed and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEvFfrjqbE

Plus, to be the first to know when their next single: 'Towards The Sun' drops. Follow them on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/White-Bonsai-105570477468999/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/white.bonsai/

 

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Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

In the second installment of 'Grunge Month', 'The Great Metal Standoff' diverts slightly to celebrate arguably the best singer of the time, Chris Cornell. By asking which of his most well-known albums as front-man of Soundgarden and Audioslave rocked harder? To do that, Jason was joined by a grassroots band from Melbourne's western suburbs, guitar player Adam Buttigieg and drummer Dylan Foti of White Bonsai. It's Soundgarden's 'Superunknown' vs Audioslave's self-titled. Hang your head and drown your fear. Which of these do they prefer to hear?
Check out Adam &amp; Dylan at work with White Bonsai's first single 'Shiver' available on Apple Music, Spotify, Triple J Unearthed and here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEvFfrjqbE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnEvFfrjqbE</a>
Plus, to be the first to know when their next single: 'Towards The Sun' drops. Follow them on:
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/White-Bonsai-105570477468999/">https://www.facebook.com/White-Bonsai-105570477468999/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/white.bonsai/">https://www.instagram.com/white.bonsai/</a>
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Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

Episode 10 - GRUNGE-ISH MONTH | Soundgarden vs Audioslave w/White Bonsai

Throughout the entire month of August, The Great Metal Standoff will be pitting as many albums from the early 90's 'Grunge era'. And there is no bigger way to kick off a 'Grunge Month' than this. 

In our first ever three way album battle, the three pillar releases of the era that helped define a generation of rockers. The dark, twisted purgatory sound of Alice In Chains - Dirt. The soaring passion of Pearl Jam - Ten. And the flailing, unruly, angst driven Nirvana - Nevermind, tug on the heart strings of the Moshpit team in an attempt to be named the favourite among them. This was the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking podcast, we've ever done! They are all so great! Will we even be satisfied by the conclusion?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Imran was wrong, the drums on 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' was played by Dave Grohl. Silly billy!

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Outro Music: XTaKeRuX - Demonized

Throughout the entire month of August, The Great Metal Standoff will be pitting as many albums from the early 90's 'Grunge era'. And there is no bigger way to kick off a 'Grunge Month' than this.&nbsp;
In our first ever three way album battle, the three pillar releases of the era that helped define a generation of rockers. The dark, twisted purgatory sound of Alice In Chains - Dirt. The soaring passion of Pearl Jam - Ten. And the flailing, unruly, angst driven Nirvana - Nevermind, tug on the heart strings of the Moshpit team in an attempt to be named the favourite among them. This was the most exciting, yet nerve-wracking podcast, we've ever done! They are all so great! Will we even be satisfied by the conclusion?
EDITOR'S NOTE: Imran was wrong, the drums on 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' was played by Dave Grohl. Silly billy!
Stay up to date with 'The Great Metal Standoff' at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/">https://www.facebook.com/metalstandoffpod/</a>
And 'Moshpit On SYN' at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/">https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/</a>
Outro Music: <a href="https://freemusicarchive.org/music/XTaKeRuX/Demonized">XTaKeRuX - Demonized</a>

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