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A note to all listeners: The Thrash Metal Show Podcast aims for quality (of content, not sound) not quantity. Each numbered episode typically requires many hours of research (except for the episodes on Acid Reign, where I press record and let Howard H. Smith aka Jesus H. Hetfield to do the rest). Accordingly, there is no regular schedule for the show and there are often hiatuses. Feel free to contact @ThrashMetalShow on Twitter to complain. A note to new listeners: Episodes 1-8 are a rough outline of the origins of thrash metal. The sound in these episodes is particularly rough, even for a show that is known for lo-fi (or no-fi) production values. Listen at your own peril. For a (slightly) more listenable long-form history of thrash, begin with episode 9 as there is likely nothing in episodes 1 through 8 that isn’t covered in later episodes.


Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Clash of the Titans Tour Part 2 - Episode 95

NoFriender returns to continue the tale of the famous Clash of the Titans metal tour in 1990-1991 featuring Slayer, Megadeth, and more. The Thrash Metal Show podcast explores the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music. And in total NoFriender style, he ends the podcast in mid-sentence for no apparently good reason. Rock on.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Clash of the Titans Tour 1991 - Episode 94

NoFriender finally recorded a new show but he was too lazy to write a description for it so I had to do it for him. Clash of the Titans was a 1991 heavy metal concert tour starring Megadeth and Slayer where they paid homage to the 1981 fantasy film Clash of the Titans where men in skirts and sandals fought stop-motion monsters whilst Rust in Peace and Seasons in the Abyss played in the background. Metallica could not be there but Anthrax and Alice in Chains did make cameos. It was one of the most successful heavy metal tours ever thanks, in no part, to Perseus. I may have got some of the details wrong.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Overkill Concert Review - Episode 93

The DragonKing stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. It had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. The name of this beast was The Thrash Metal Show Podcast and with his usual exhaustively slow podcast release productivity finally managed, not only to record a new show, but also to go to concert as well. Thrash Metal Show presents a review of thrash metal legends Overkill in concert. Enjoy... you never know when you'll get another one.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - What If Cliff Burton Had Never Joined Metallica - Episode 92

After a long hiatus, NoFriender returns with a new edition of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast. He was kind enough to let me know "It's about Cliff Burton" but too lazy to write a show description so here I am doing it for him. Cliff Burton was a founding member of Metallica who was tragically killed in a tour bus accident in 1986. Instrumental to early sound of Metallica he was replaced by Jason Newstead whom Metallica completely cut his bass out of his first album with them.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Slayer South of Heaven Part 1 - Episode 91

NoFriender has wined and dined with kings and queens and slept in alleys and kept on sleepin'. Occasionally waking up to eat something but mostly sleeping. And doing nothing. While the boys are in the back, laughin' and jokin', NoFriender's out back causally sauntering through life, not really doing much. Especially recording new material. Sometimes he thinks, "Hey, I have a podcast on the popular When It Was Cool Podcast Network, perhaps I should tend to that..." But, nah. Fishin' or something. Here's a new show about Slayer I guess. I put as much effort into listening to it as he did getting around to recording it.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Long Form History of Overkill Part 6 - Enter the Godfather

NoFriender continues his ongoing series into the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music. After a series of guitarists, 17 year old Bobby Gustafson joins the band Overkill and the band completes its transformation from metal cover band to original thrash metal band.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Long Form History of Overkill Part 5 - Finding a Guitarist - Episode 89

NoFriender continues his deep dive look into the history of the thrash metal band Overkill. On this episode - finding a guitarist. The Thrash Metal Show podcast is a documentary style podcast exploring the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music featuring such bands as Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax, and other highly influential thrash bands such as Overkill and more. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is part of the When It Was Cool Podcast Network.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Long Form History of Overkill Part 4 - Episode 88

NoFriender returns with the Thrash Metal Show Podcast to continue his long form history of the band Overkill. In this episode he talks Virgin Killers and the birth of Overkill. When he can bothered to do a show, NoFriender, the enigmatic host of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast covers the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal often with the speed of a sloth and the grace of gazelle.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Howard H. Smith (Acid Reign Part 3) - Episode 87

NoFriender is joined on this edition of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast by Howard H. Smith to continue our look at the history of Acid Reign and the process of putting a band together. The diabolical duo conclude by singing Vio-lence’s opus Kill On Command a cappella. The origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal continue on the NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast from When It Was Cool.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - What if Neil Peart Joined Metallica

Make no mistake about it. NoFriender, host of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast, made this show for one reason only- to mess with When It Was Cool founder Karl Stern. Still, it's not as ridiculous a question as it may seem on the surface. What if the most superhuman in-time drumming machine were the drummer for thrash heavy metal's most legendary group rather than Lars who, let's just say, may have questionable timing issues. Anyway, this is all pretty fun.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 86 - Long Form History of Overkill Part Three

To date, Overkill has released nineteen studio albums, an album of cover songs, two EPs, one demo tape, and three live albums. They were one of the first thrash metal bands to sign to a major label, having signed to Atlantic Records in 1986, and rose to fame as part of the genre's movement of the mid-to-late 1980s, along with the "big four" Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax and other bands such as Exodus and Testament.  Join NoFriender for part 3 of this series.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 85 - Long Form History of Overkill Part Two

After a several month break, NoFriender has returned to his mancave/drum room/dungeon to conjure up some more zeal and continues his long form history look at thrash metal legends Overkill.  To date, Overkill has released nineteen studio albums, an album of cover songs, two EPs, one demo tape, and three live albums. They were one of the first thrash metal bands to sign to a major label, having signed to Atlantic Records in 1986, and rose to fame as part of the genre's movement of the mid-to-late 1980s, along with the "big four" Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax and other bands such as Exodus and Testament. 

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Patreon Special - Early Megadeth Stories

NoFriender returns to put a bow on his Megadeth series with some more early Megadeth stories. This time, however, it is a show exclusively for Patreons of When It Was Cool! Yes, it's going to cost you the incredible sum of ONE American dollar to both listen to this show and support our website as we continue to grow.  So far, so good, some more Megadeth! Now with 64 percent more zeal.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 84 - Karl Interviews NoFriender

This week, Karl from When It Was Cool interviews NoFriender in an episode that turns the tables on the host. We discuss how we both got into heavy metal and the course is interestingly similar. Early experiences with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer. Pre-thrash influences like Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and more. Karl asks questions about Overkill, Anvil, Metallica, and a discussion about drumming and more. If you like music, you'll enjoy this episode!

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 83 - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Part 05

Red flash clouds choking out the morning sky. They said NoFriender would never come, we knew it was a lie. All other podcasts die now, the humans all succumb. Time to kiss your RSS goodbye, the end has just begun. Distorted figures walk the street, it's 1999... or 2020. Weeds once underneath the feet have grown to vines. Bodies melted like a candle, a land without a face. No time to change your fate, no time left, it's too late. The arsenal of NoFriender can't be rid of they said.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 82 - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Part 04

NoFriender is broken. This new dystopian world of pandemic fear and hopelessness has irrevocably destroyed the man who was once the laziest man in podcasting. Rising from the ashes of old Earth comes a new, devoted, and productive NoFriender. This week he presents part 4 of his series on Megadeth and their 1988 album- So Far, So Good, So What! Thrash metal fans rejoice. At least we have more music talk even if you can't go to a concert.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 81 - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Part 03

NoFriender slithers out of his den yet again to deliver part 3 of his deep dive into the classic Megadeth album- So Far, So Good, So What! The album was released in 1988 and set the world on fire (pun) at the time going Platinum. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast returns yet again with a continuing look back at Megadeth!

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 80 - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Part 02

NoFriender returns (finally) with the second part of a series looking at the important thrash metal album by Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What! In addition, in typical NoFriender style, he lazes his way through only to blasted by a fan letter to hopefully force him to regain his zeal for good... which apparently he has lost. I'm not sure any of us really want a NoFriender full of zeal but whatever, we have a dissenting opinion today.

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Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 79 - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So What - Part 01

Prolific malingerer NoFriender returns with the first Thrash Metal Show Podcast of 2020 with the first part of an in-depth look at Megadeth’s third album, 1988’s So Far, So Good, So What!

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Thrash Metal Show Special - Slaytanic Vio-Lence

(11-11-2019) What happens when the host of the Thrash Metal Show (NoFriender) attends one of the last concerts of iconic thrash metal band Slayer and metal pioneers Vio-Lence? Well, that's exactly what happened and he is here with his report. Avoid the mosh-pit yourself and get an on the scene report of not one but TWO thrash metal music concerts - Slayer and Vio-Lence on this new Thrash Metal Show Podcast special.


Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Slayer Collected Edition Part 1

(11-04-2019) This collected edition of NoFriender Thrash Metal Shows features 3 shows. The first is one of his earliest shows with an overview on Slayer and their place in the origins and evolution of thrash metal music. Then is episode 11 looking at the album Show No Mercy. Next is episode 12 - Slayer looking at at the Slayer albums Haunting the Chapel and Hell Awaits. We celebrate Slayer all month as they wind up their farewell tour.


WIWC & Thrash Metal Show Podcast Special - Venom - Celebrating Halloween with Black Metal

(10-21-2019) Ok, ok, I know Venom is a deep cut but stick with me here. We are celebrating Halloween all month and while Venom may not be a household name they were instrumental in the Satanic dark music and black metal scene. So basically, if you've ever wondered about those really... REALLY dark heavy metal bands and were curious what that was all about, well, listen to this show. Part one is Karl explaining he's probably going to hell even knowing what Venom is and part two is NoFriender giving you the informed perspective.


Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Nuclear Assault: Game Over Collected Edition Special

(09-30-2019) Collected together for the first time are all three parts of NoFriender’s podcast series on Nuclear Assault and their album Game Over. If you are a fan of heavy metal music, hard rock, thrash metal, or just like a solid and informative documentary on rock music then check out this collected edition on Nuclear Assault!


Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Overkill Collected Edition Special

(09-16-2019) This is a mega-mix of the Thrash Metal Show focusing on thrash metal greats Overkill. This episode collects three classic episodes of NoFriender Thrash Metal Show: 1- TMS 5 Overview of Overkill. 2- TMS 13 Overkill. 3- TMS 56 Long Form History Overkill.


Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 77 - Satan's Taint and Bobby Gustafson

(08-12-2019) We're back with a look at the career of Bobby Gustafson and the latest release "Destruction Ritual" from his band Satan's Taint. It's the return of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast! Exploring the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show - Anthrax - Among the Living Collected Edition Podcast

(08-05-2019) This is a special collected edition of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast collecting all 3 episodes on the epic and influential Anthrax album Among the Living. If you are a fan of hard rock and heavy metal then check this show out!


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show - Massive Metallica Collected Edition Podcast

(07-22-2019) This is a special collected edition of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast collecting 5 great Metallica episodes of TMS. NoFriender presents Episode 2 The Story of Metallica, Episode 9 Kill em All, Episode 10 Ride the Lightning, Special What if Dave Mustaine wasn't kicked out of Metallica, and Episode 74 Garage Days Re-Revisited. Most of these have never been released on the iTunes feed before! Spread the word!


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 76 - Howard H. Smith of Acid Reign the Second Interview

(04-29-2019) On this episode of the NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast an interview with Acid Reign front man Howard H. Smith. YES! An interview with a legend of thrash metal music. For the second time on the Thrash Metal Show Podcast Howard H. Smith talks in depth with NoFriender about thrash metal and this is one episode you will NOT want to miss. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast Episode 76 featuring Howard H. Smith of Acid Reign. 


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 75 - Combat Tour 1985 Ultimate Revenge

(04-22-2019) On this episode we look at the legendary Combat Tour 1985 aka The Ultimate Revenge, including Paul Baloff fronted Exodus touring in support of their debut Bonded By Blood, Slayer in support of Hell Awaits, and headliners Venom - in diminished form - supporting their Possessed album.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 74 - Metallica Garage Days Re-Revisited

(04-01-2019) The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back and NoFriender has a look at a budget record from the masters of thrash metal - Metallica! In 1987 Metallica had just replaced the late Cliff Burton with Jason Newsted and released an EP of cover songs including the fan favorite Last Caress/Green Hell. On this episode of the Thrash Metal Show host NoFriender takes a look back at Metallica Garage Days Re-Revisited.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - What if Dave Mustaine Wasn’t Kicked Out of Metallica?

(02-11-2019) What if Metallica didn't kick Dave Mustaine out just before recording Kill Em All, and what if they didn't include Dave's four songs on Kill Em All?  Your expert in thrash heavy metal, NoFriender, discusses this very topic in this new Thrash Metal Show Podcast special! Also check out our Metallica concert review on the main website - here.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - Interview with Author and Journalist DX Ferris (Bonus Interview Special - Patreon Exclusive!)

(01-21-2019) On this NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast special, NoFriender talks with acclaimed author DX Ferris. Ferris has written for Rolling Stone, penned a book about When It Was Cool favorite Donnie Iris, and NoFriender talks to him about his book on thrash metal music legends Slayer. This is an interview you will not want to miss with the tremendous writer DX Ferris! This is a special bonus SECOND part to the interview for our Patreon supporters. Thank you! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast Special DX Ferris (Part 2)


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - Interview with Author and Journalist DX Ferris

(01-14-2019) On this NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast special, NoFriender talks with acclaimed author DX Ferris. Ferris has written for Rolling Stone, penned a book about When It Was Cool favorite Donnie Iris, and NoFriender talks to him about his book on thrash metal music legends Slayer. This is an interview you will not want to miss with the tremendous writer DX Ferris! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast Special DX Ferris


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 73 - Acid Reign and Howard H. Smith Interview

(01-07-2019) On this episode of the NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast, NoFriender trolls Karl hard to begin the show. Then the discussion turns to the mid-1980s in Thrash Metal history. This leads to an interview with Acid Reign front man Howard H. Smith. YES! An interview with a legend of thrash metal music. Howard H. Smith talks in depth with NoFriender about thrash metal and this is one episode you will NOT want to miss. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast Episode 73 featuring Howard H. Smith of Acid Reign. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast 073


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - Would Megadeth Exist if not for Metallica?

(12-18-2018) A bonus special from NoFriender and the Thrash Metal Show Podcast asking the question- Would Megadeth exist if not for Metallica? In January, When It Was Cool will have coverage of Metallica live in concert so prep yourself with this great new Thrash Metal Show Special! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Special


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 72 - 1986

(12-10-2018) The NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back with a look at the year in thrash metal - 1986. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is a documentary style series taking a look at the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music and is presented by WhenItWasCool.com. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show 072



NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 71 - Anthrax: Among the Living - Part 3

(12-03-2018) The NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back with a look at Anthrax and the album Among the Living. This is part three of a series. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is a documentary style series taking a look at the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music and is presented by WhenItWasCool.com. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show 071


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 70 - Anthrax: Among the Living - Part 2

(11-27-2018) The NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back with a look at Anthrax and the album Among the Living.  This is part two of a series. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is a documentary style series taking a look at the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music and is presented by WhenItWasCool.com. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show 070


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 69 - Anthrax: Among the Living - Part 1

(10-29-2018) The NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back with a look at Anthrax and the album Among the Living.  This is part one of a series. The Thrash Metal Show Podcast is a documentary style series taking a look at the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music and is presented by WhenItWasCool.com. NoFriender Thrash Metal Show 069


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 68 - Nuclear Assault: Game Over - Part 3

(10-22-2018) NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back talking more of the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal music. On this episode, NoFriender takes a look at Nuclear Assault and the epic Game Over. This is part three of a series. If you are interested in music, particularly heavy metal music, then the Thrash Metal Show Podcast is for you! A docu-series taking a look at the history of the metal genre that gave us Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and more! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show 068


Special - NoFriender & DragonKingKarl Rock and Roll Extravaganza Podcast Special (Free)

(10-15-2018) Today the NoFriender and DragonKingKarl team up to talk lots about rock music. We start out talking about the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees including Def Leppard and Judas Priest being left off the ballot this year. Then we begin to talk all things rock and roll including (but not limited to) Metallica, KISS, Rush, Slayer, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, hair metal, and then we dive deep for the geeks and talk drumming, music theory, and more.  It's all the rock and roll you need and a mega fun show! Check it out! NoFriender & DragonKingKarl Rock and Roll Extravaganza Special


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 67 - Nuclear Assault: Game Over - Part 2

(10-08-2018) NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back talking more of the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal music. On this episode, NoFriender takes a look at Nuclear Assault and the epic Game Over. This is part two of a series. If you are interested in music, particularly heavy metal music, then the Thrash Metal Show Podcast is for you! A docu-series taking a look at the history of the metal genre that gave us Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and more! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast 067


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Patreon Special - Howard H. Smith of Acid Reign and the Talking Bollocks Podcast [Adult Language]

(10-05-2018) NoFriender and Howard H Smith of UK thrash pioneers Acid Reign and the Talking Bollocks podcast talk thrash metal, podcasting, Overkill, and so much more.  A fun time by two experts and fans of thrash style heavy metal. [This show does feature explicit language so be warned in advanced] NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Patreon Special with Howard H. Smith


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 66 - Nuclear Assault: Game Over - Part 1

(10-01-2018) NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast is back talking more of the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal music. On this episode, NoFriender takes a look at Nuclear Assault and the epic Game Over. If you are interested in music, particularly heavy metal music, then the Thrash Metal Show Podcast is for you! A docu-series taking a look at the history of the metal genre that gave us Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and more! NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast 066


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special - Would Metallica Exist if not for Dave Mustaine

(09-15-2018) NoFriender is back with a new Thrash Metal Show Podcast special which asks the question - Would Metallica exist if not for Dave Mustaine? Dave Mustaine, of course, went on to found his own mega-successful band Megadeth but he was also instrumental in the formation of Metallica as well. Join host NoFriender as he takes a look at the origins and evolution of thrash style heavy metal music and examines the early days of Metallica.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 065 - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying by Megadeth - Part 4

(09-03-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the iconic Megadeth album Peace Sells.... But Who's Buying?  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 064 - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying by Megadeth - Part 3

(08-20-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the iconic Megadeth album Peace Sells.... But Who's Buying?  In part 3, this incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 063 - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying by Megadeth - Part 2

(08-06-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the iconic Megadeth album Peace Sells.... But Who's Buying?  In part 2, this incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 062 - Peace Sells... But Who's Buying by Megadeth

(07-16-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the iconic Megadeth album Peace Sells.... But Who's Buying?  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 060 - Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) Part 3

(06-11-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the late guitarist of heavy metal thrash metal icons- Slayer- Jeff Hanneman.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special Edition - The Jackie Fargo and Metallica Connection

(06-07-2018) NoFriender returns with a special and... I have no idea what it is.  But it sounds utterly fascinating.  Somehow, someway, NoFriender is going to tell us about the connection between Memphis pro wrestling legend Jackie Fargo and the pioneers and icons of thrash style heavy metal Metallica.  I can't wait to hear this myself.  It's free so check it out. 


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 059 - Jeff Hanneman (Slayer) Part 2

(05-21-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a continuing look at the late guitarist of heavy metal thrash metal icons- Slayer- Jeff Hanneman.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 058 - Slayer Band Dynamics and Retirement

(05-14-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the band dynamics and pending retirement of heavy metal thrash metal icons - Slayer.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 057 - Jeff Hanneman of Slayer

(05-07-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence of the late great founding member of Slayer- Jeff Hanneman.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 056 - Long Form History of Overkill (Part 1 - Intro)

(04-30-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Overkill and begins a long form history of the band.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 055 - Mercyful Fate

(04-23-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Mercyful Fate had on thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 054 - Iron Maiden

(04-16-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden had on thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 053 - Motorhead

(04-09-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of  thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Motorhead had on thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 052 - Judas Priest

(04-02-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of  thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest had on thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 051 - Black Sabbath

(03-26-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of  thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the influence that the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath had on thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 050 - Hardcore

(03-19-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of  thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the post-punk and hardcore movement.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the  When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts  for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 049 - New Wave of British Heavy Metal Movement

(03-12-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 048 - Return to the UK

(03-05-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the thrash heavy metal scene again in the UK.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 047 - Heavy Metal in Canada

(02-26-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the thrash heavy metal scene in Canada.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 046 - Brazil and Sepultura

(02-19-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the thrash heavy metal scene in Brazil and the band Sepultura.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Episode 045 - Venom

(02-12-2018) NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at the thrash heavy metal band Venom.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special Edition - Metal Mascots!

(10-25-2017) NoFriender gives us a $1 Patreon special edition of his Thrash Metal Show Podcast and in this edition he talks the mascots of heavy metal music! NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal.  This incredible podcast, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal music.  NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Metal Mascots Special


NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast - Special Edition - Overkill Concert Review

(10-24-2017) NoFriender gives us a $1 Patreon special edition of his Thrash Metal Show Podcast and in this edition he talks about his experience at a recent Overkill concert!  Rock out with NoFriender and icons of thrash heavy metal music - Overkill!  NoFriender Thrash Metal Show Podcast Special - Overkill Concert Review


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast Special - What is Thrash?

NoFriender has released his special "What is Thrash" podcast special for free to everyone!  Check out this awesome introduction to the world of hard rock heavy metal and thrash metal.  Thrash Metal Podcast - What is Thrash Special


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 17 - Testament

NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at Testament.  This incredible series, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal music.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 16 - Death Angel

NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at Death Angel.  This incredible series, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal music.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 14 - Dark Angel

NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at Dark Angel.  This incredible series, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal music.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 13 - Overkill

NoFriender continues his amazing look at the origins of thrash heavy metal.  This episode takes a look at Overkill.  This incredible series, exclusive to the When It Was Cool website, has been amazing.  Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal music.


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 06 - Exodus

NoFriender continues this amazing audio documentary into the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal by looking at Exodus! Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal. 


NoFriender Thrash Metal Podcast - Episode 05 - Over Kill

NoFriender continues this amazing audio documentary into the origins and evolution of thrash heavy metal by looking at the massively under appreciated Over Kill! Check out all the parts for a complete understanding of the origins, development, and evolution of thrash heavy metal.


All back episodes of the Thrash Metal Show Podcast are available for free at - Patreon.com