For four days Western Canada was the envy of the metal world with the invasion of the Canadian Carnage tour with the almighty Slayer.  holding the reigns. So obviously it's time to discuss all things Slayer. We leave no tombstone unturned from the early days when mercy wasn't an option, all the way to present painted world. Hell awaits those who press the radioactive play button.

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It’s a tradition when returning home from vacation to bring home gifts for friends and family. A holiday across Europe has produced a stack of wax for the listening pleasure for the Radioactive Metal family. When mixed with some cool sounds closer to home we’ve concocted a killer metallic cocktail. Mix one part WASP, Suicide Silence, Cage, and Protest The Hero. Add one part European metal (Arakain, Hellias and Cemetery of Scream) and a pinch of Brazil’s Shadowside. Mix well and ingest in massive amounts.

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One could almost consider this episode Part Two (sorta...maybe) of our German Metal Invasion as we present an interview with the biggest band ever outta Germany, The Scorpions. Okay we speak to American drummer James Kottak (We did say "sorta"). As famous The Scorps are for their music they're equally infamous for their album covers and we let the conversation flow toward that dying art.

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Heavy Metal may be a style of music full of sub-genres und fan dividing labels, but none can be attributed to Teutonic Metal. Representing the entire country of Germany und spearheaded by their own big three of Kreator, Destruction und Sodom, The Teutonic Scene was an underground front runner. Accept, Halloween, Warlock, Grave Digger und Tankard may not be household names, but proved there’s more to Germany than Bier und Schokolade. Horne Oben!

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Seattle and Heavy Metal have a love/hate relationship. With one simple riff, “hair metal” was wiped out and metal in general was a much maligned term and genre for a while. Before flannel and heroin though, Seattle has a growing scene which produced some key members of the metal community, particularly Queensryche. We speak to axeman Michael Wilton about their brilliant new album “American Soldier” and the city scene in general. We also introduced Seattle’s own Bonehand.com to give us a rundown of the current scene.

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Our new slogan says "News, Views, and Tunes" so it's time to break out a cavalcade of tunes with a myriad of news and views galore. We dissect the Horns Up and Down of METALLICA 's recent induction into the Hall Of Fame, the "Osbournes Reloaded" debacle, and the piss-poor WrestleMania pay per view. Oh well, everybody loves a train wreck!!! Of course we also showcase some of the best music in the Metal underground including LIGHT THIS CITY, GLASGOW GRIN, HOSTILITY, CONFUSION GODS, COMMON GRAVE, and ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO. Crank it up!!

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Heavy Metal has it's basic components. Drums, bass, a (preferable) double axe attack, a bad ass vocalist, and interesting, compelling lyrics that both entertain and educate. Over the years though our beloved genre has continued to evolve and expand so naturally so  would the sound(s) and instrumentations. Same with the musicians who are creating them. Toni Iommi may not have had the flute in mind in '70 but now the modern metal sound isn't shy of the violin, cell, piano, even full blown orchestras,  to get their metallic point across. We speak to renowned classical violinist, and dedicated Metalhead, Rachel Barton Pine who's currently applying her trade with EARTHEN GRAVE. We also managed to pull the strings of VIO7 mainman Armand. Open your ears and expand your mind.

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Every New Year brings a whole new batch of goodies from the heavy metal toy box. Just like the proverbial kid running wild, we are eagerly anticipating our own slew of upcoming albums, tours and exciting new projects from both the genre’s forefathers and the young lions of today (not to mention some cool stuff courtesy of your fave radio show / podcast) with 2009 now in full swing, allow us to catch our breath and for you to share in our joy. As the song says, “I’ll Never Grow Up Now”. Horns up high!

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Once ruling the Metal underground, Sepultura 2009 has evolved into a whole new breed of band and has been an oft discussed topic (or point of contention) since the resignation of the first Cavalera sibling. The arrival of their latest record has seemed to draw the battlelines even further going so far as to invading the offices here. So now is the opportune time to add Sepultura to our ongoing single band focus episodes. We dissect the discography, pick the highs and lows, and decide if "A-Lex" is A-list.

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The Metal World doesn't stop revolving just because of a minor unscheduled hiatus. Our "to-do" tray is piling up and it is time to get up-to-speed on the metal news. Unlike the corporate news sources, we prefer "infotainment" and augment the news with some favorite bands, including the mighty Testament, Lamb of God, Cynic, Septic Flesh, rising upcomers Gojira and hard working indie band K626. Listen and learn.

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With America glued to the idiot box for the annual pigskin and wardrobe malfunction tradition, we give it the old college try with an interview with the legendary Bloodfeast. Founding member Adam Tranquilli wowed the 80s Metal underground with this "new renaissance" and today is his own euphemism with his current project Without End. Final score- interesting thrash Metal...Infinite. Boring mainstream crap...zero!!

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Just being a metal band alone will force an artist to over come many adversities. Particularly in this day and age for an all-instrumental outfit. The newly signed Scale The Summit, just as their moniker would suggest, are up for the challenge and don't mind telling us in an exclusive interview. We tackle a rather abundant newsweek and our currently awaiting our finders fee.

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Once upon a time Radioactive Metal interviewed Darrell "Dwarf" Millar, former drummer of the legendary Canadian 80s hard rock frontrunner KILLER DWARFS, to promote his new outfit AUTOMAN. For our younger listeners, Mr."Dwarf" will regale you with a history lesson for the ages. The more mature will appreciate the story of a time long past. And everyone lived happily ever after.

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Every passing year brings about a whole new slew of useless award shows. Of course the only one that really matters is our own Rammy Awards. We wrap up an exciting an memorable year with our picks in the most important categories to metalheads in general and maybe a few frivolous as well. Which album got the most spins on our turntables, which concerts gave us the biggest earache and which Snowy’s Angel kept us up at night? And how about you, send us your picks on all that was metal for 2008.

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Our favorite Metal artists and groups have a limited shelf life, literally and figuratively. Some of our artists will live up as close as humanly possible to their legendary status while others will live up to their "live fast, die young" motto. Band longevity is on a case by case basis and cannot be easily defined. One artist's music will straight line when the man does while others will continue to drag their irrelevant 'carcass' out to "nostalgia night" at your local venue.Last year Ozzy sang "I Don't Wanna Stop!". We'll give him odds.   

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