 It's the 20th Episode of MetalPopalypse and the SEASON FINALE!!! Join Jesse and Chelle for lots of music, mayhem, and some laughs along the way. What do they have planned along the way? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! We want to thank all of our listeners for sticking with us as we've had our ups and downs dealing with Covid 19 on top of everything else in our lives. We will be back to start a second season but we are going to take a much needed break to regroup and hopefully the quarantine situation will be getting better very soon. Please check out our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter and be on the lookout for some bonus content while we are on break between seasons. Also if you like what you hear, please PLEASE share the podcast with friends, family, and anyone else that you think may like what we do. Word of mouth is the main method by which we are able to grow our audience and we can only reach so many people. Also, as you're listening to the episode, keep your ears peeled for a little reward we're offering if the episode gets shared enough times.  Thank you again and stay safe everyone! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Season Finale Spectacular!!!

Greetings from the Metalpopalypse crew! Hope you all had a fun and safe labor day. We're a day late getting this to you, but we think you will find that it was worth the wait. To kick us off, Jesse plays a song from legendary metal titans Judas Priest. You might have heard of them, or not, but either way, Jesse will tell you all about them as he talks about "The Sentinel" Then Chelle takes us to South London to hear the synth filled dream pop sounds of FKA Twigs and her song "2 Weeks". Along the way Chelle and Jesse discuss female sexuality and empowerment, why censorship can just be silly sometimes, and how metalheads are HUGE nerds. You won't want to miss this one. Be sure to check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MetalpopalypsePodcast and follow us on Twitter @metalpopalypse. Keep an eye out for new bonus content and make sure you check out our big season finale next week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Judas Twigs

In this weeks episode Chelle and Jesse opt to lighten things up a bit. First up, we have Chelle giving Jesse what is quite possibly the cheesiest song they've played since the podcast started. Get ready for "Pop Goes My Heart" from that musical sensation/star actor from across the pond, you all know you love him, Hugh Grant. Pop Goes My Heart was a song written and performed specifically for the 2007 film Music and Lyrics starring Drew Barrymore and - you guessed it - Hugh Grant. After that stirring opus (or travesty, depending on your sensibilities) Jesse takes us back to Norway to discover underground rock/metal sensation Kvelertak. The good news is that Chelle won't have to worry about understanding the lyrics because they're in Norwegian anyway. Get ready for Blodtørst! Fair warning: this song has been known to cause uncontrollable bouts of "rockin' out"! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Pop Goes My Blodtørst

Chelle and Jesse are back and bringin’ the MetalPopalypse to your doorstep! After getting some pretty good reviews on his selections from Chelle, Jesse decides to shake things up a little with some symphonic black metal from the cold northern kingdom of Norway. Prepare for “Progenies of the Great Apocalypse” by the great Dimmu Borgir. Then Chelle gets a little more personal with a piece by Jon Bellion called “Hand of God (Outro)”, a song that Chelle absolutely loves and Jesse also connects with deeply. Could it get another 5 from Jesse? Listen in and find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Progenies of the Hand of God

Welcome to the Fun Kingdom everyone! This week’s episode features two artists who are very near and dear to our host’s hearts. First up Chelle shares the song “Fun Tonight” from Lady Gaga’s newest record “Chromatica”. Chelle also explains that Gaga’s latest record was met with mixed feelings from fans, but why they love it and will always defend it. Then we go to the Great White North (aka Vancouver Canada) as Jesse introduces Chelle to that canuckin’ crazy metalhead named Devin Townsend. The song Kingdom – a re-recorded song that he did for the 2012 album Epicloud – is one of Jesse’s favorites and has a very personal connection to him. Along the way Jesse and Chelle talk artistic growth, mental health, addiction, and why Chelle is just about ready to smash Jesse’s computer because of his damn soundboard. It’s fun for the whole family! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Fun Kingdom

Chelle and Jesse are back with another hate episode! The third installment features a band that constantly has Jesse scratching his head on why everyone thinks they are so great: listen to Volbeat's "Still Counting" and decide for yourself. Then they move to a particularly obnoxious - in the opinion of these hosts - called "Don't Call Me Angel" by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey from the soundtrack to the (very unnecessary) reboot of the Charlies Angels movie. Do you hate it as much as Chelle and Jess do? We then switch gears as Jesse shares a track from avant-garde/absurdist metal group Mr. Bungle titled "Desert Search For Techno Allah". Let's see what Chelle makes of this insane mish-mash of craziness. Finally we close out with a song Chelle has been wanting to annoy Jess with for quite some time; raise your hate-goblets for "Lifted" by Palmistry. In the words of Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious; "The hate is swelling in you now!"  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

HATE EPISODE III: Once, Twice, Three Times a Hater

WE'RE BACK! Quarantine has been tough on everyone, including Chelle and Jesse. It's been quite a few months since they've gotten together to discuss music, but FINALLY they are back together for new episodes. For this episode Chelle and Jesse decide to share songs that have been released during and/or written about Quarantine. Chelle shares a reboot of Todrick Hall's "Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels"; aptly titled "Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrubs." Jesse's selection is a little less on the nose, but close to his heart as it is from one of the first new ablums he listened to after quarantine started. The song is titled "Midnight Phantom" from Swedish occultists Lucifer. Along the way Chelle and Jesse discuss cancel culture, the resurgence of the classic heavy metal style, and how Jesse's new soundboard is going to finally drive Chelle to insanity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mask, Gloves, & Phantoms, OH MY! (aka The Quarantine Episode)

Who says 13 is an unlucky number? In our 13th episode - released on the 13th of April mind you - Jesse shares one of his favorite tunes from extreme metal titans Celtic Frost and Chelle's reaction absolutely stuns Jesse. Chelle shares a number by rapper Post Malone that is NOT a rap tune. Jesse is also pleasantly surprised by Chelle's selection. Do we get 5's across the board? Listen and find out! Also - SPOILER ALERT - our hosts ponder what kind of hairstyle Billy Ray Cyrus might have places OTHER than on his head. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dethroned Circles

Recorded in a simpler time - you know, February, before all the quarantine business - this episode features two very accomplished and extremely eclectic artists. Chelle takes a deep dive into "The Same Parts" by drag queen royalty Tatianna and gives Jesse some education into drag politics and the controversy surrounding RuPaul's Drag Race. Then Jesse shares one of his favorite Tool songs "Forty-Six & 2". Turns out Chelle knows of singer Maynard James Keenan, but from one of his OTHER bands. Which one could it be? Listen to this weeks episode and find out! TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains language that may be considered derogatory and/or offensive to Transgender persons; such language is used only as a reference to quotes attributed to other figures mentioned in the podcast and does not reflect the opinions of the hosts. Here are some links to stuff we talked about in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2018/mar/03/rupaul-drag-race-big-f-you-to-male-dominated-culture https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/3/6/17085244/rupaul-trans-women-drag-queens-interview-controversy https://genius.com/Tool-forty-six-and-2-lyrics https://www.ukessays.com/essays/biology/theories-of-drunvalo-melchizadek-and-jungian-biology-essay.php

The Same Parts & 2

In this weeks episode, Jesse play some metal that is - in the words of the late Sean Reinert - "some really gay, GAY metal." Get ready for Celestial Voyage by Cynic; pioneers of the progressive metal genre and one of only a handful of groups in the metal world where both founding members, Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert (RIP), are both openly Gay. Then Chelle surprises Jesse with Sign of the Times by Harry Styles, formerly of One Direction. What does Jesse think of a song by a former boy band member? Even Jesse seems surprised. Just a sign of the times I guess. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Celestial Times

Chelle and Jesse return with a double dose of HATE! This time around they have some help from the Green Faerie (also known as Absinthe). For this episode Chelle shares the track 'Juicy' by Doja cat and gives Jesse a lesson on how one can see a butt from the front (???). Then later shares their disdain for their least favorite Ariana Grande song 'Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored'. Meanwhile Jesse details the slow decline of one of his favorite bands Morbid Angel by showcasing two of their songs that are very different in style: 'Brainstorm' from 1991 and 'Too Extreme!' from 2011. Chelle nearly has an aneurysm. BRING ON THE HATE!!! All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The HATE Episode Part II: Electric Boogaloo!

In this girls only episode of MetalPopalypse, Jesse and Chelle bring forward two fantastic numbers with female artists at the helm. Jesse starts us out with "The Ballad of Lanky Rae" by Witch Mountain, and Chelle counters that with "Never Really Over" by Katy Perry. The pair gets in depth this episode, discussing vocal techniques, ASMR, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and the mystery of why no one cares about Katy Perry anymore.  All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Ballad of Never Really Over

The eighth episode of MetalPopalypse brings you two great songs from Jesse and Chelle (formerly Andrea). Chelle opens the set with "bad guy" by Billie Eilish, with a little bit of "when the party's over" thrown in. Jesse then plays "Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone" by English death metal group Ackercocke (affectionately referred to by Chelle as 'Post-Dick'). The pair discusses teenage stardom, musical styles, classical organization, and much more. Jesse also makes terrible Phinneas and Ferb jokes. We apologize. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bad Guy Deeds That Go Undone

We're back after a short hiatus! In this episode, Jesse and Chelle (name change, same great commentary) get audio-visual. Each brings not only a song from their genre, but the music video accompanying it! Jesse opens with "Show Yourself" by Mastodon, and Chelle follows it with "Love Me Dead" by Ludo. This episode is the best musically yet - or so they seem to think! Make sure you listen all the way to the end for a bonus track: "Blood Red Summer" by Coheed & Cambria!! All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Show Me Dead (in the Blood Red Summer)

In this episode, Jesse and Andrea get a little deeper. While discussing Andrea's choice, "Hard to Say" by The Used, the gang talks about loss, grief, and how music can aid in that. Then, while discussing Jesse's choice, "Embers Fire" by Paradise Lost, they start to talk about music's effect in politics, and how certain music can define us. This episode does contain discussions that can be triggering, so please treat yourself kindly. All views expressed are (usually jokes and) solely representative of the person that said it. We do not own the rights to the music featured in this, or any, episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hard to Fire

When two friends from two different musical worlds come together, discussions, agreements, arguments, and insults are bound to happen. Join Jesse and Andrea as they explore two genres that have very little in common, but maybe more than you'd expect.

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