The Headbanger's Almanac
By Wil & Raf
A retrospective look on the Heavy Metal albums released in the last 40 years... five albums at a time. New episodes monthly.
Intro by Stephen Cline
Intro by Stephen Cline
The Headbanger's AlmanacJan 23, 2022
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01:02:25
Building a Playlist
Jan 23, 202201:02:25
1972
We discuss 1972 an- HOLY $#!+!!! Is that a birdplane?
Jan 09, 202250:55
1971
We discuss 1971 and the differences between Machine Head and Machine Head.
Dec 22, 202154:27
1970
Raf returns and we discuss the intricacies of riding the sky.
Dec 12, 202150:06
We Have To Go Back
Wil explains a change of direction and we totally miss Raf. Set List: Deep Purple - Shades of Deep Purple; Deep Purple - The Book of Taliesyn; Led Zeppelin - I; Deep Purple - Deep Purple; Led Zeppelin - II
Dec 05, 202140:15
1980: Part II
We discuss April's releases and fact check ourselves on our Mercyful Fate knowledge. We also issue a challenge to the public.
Set List: Saxon - Wheels of Steel; Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden; Judas Priest - British Steel; Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell; Brats - 1980
Set List: Saxon - Wheels of Steel; Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden; Judas Priest - British Steel; Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell; Brats - 1980
Nov 28, 202101:25:06
1980: Part I
We discuss the first six albums of 1980 and find out what Wil's question actually is.
Set List:
Rush - Permanent Waves;
Witchfynde - Give 'Em Hell;
Bow Wow - Glorious Road;
Vatreni poljubac - To Je Ono Pravo;
Def Leppard - On Through the Night;
Scorpions - Animal Magnetism
Set List:
Rush - Permanent Waves;
Witchfynde - Give 'Em Hell;
Bow Wow - Glorious Road;
Vatreni poljubac - To Je Ono Pravo;
Def Leppard - On Through the Night;
Scorpions - Animal Magnetism
Nov 21, 202101:35:02
Introduction to the Almanac
Wil & Raf discuss the point of the series and Wil learns to edit.
*Correction: We will be discussing 5 albums per episode*
Nov 14, 202146:06