This week, Adam and Orion are joined by TMO fans Matt and Terry. In preparation for their trek to see Metallica take over Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA the boys dive into the setlist. Since Metallica has been playing a large variety of songs on this tour, there are a lot of questions to what unique setlist will be played for the rowdy fans of Virginia Tech Football. This is a mix of a fantasy setlist but using frequency data to curate and predict the perfect setlist. Thanks to setlist.fm for providing all the analytical data for every song that Metallica has played on the M72 One Repeat Weekend tour. Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week The Metal Oasis is preparing for their upcoming adventure in seeing The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour with Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium; their renowned albums celebrating 20 years. Joined by TMO fan, Matt, the boys put these two albums in a Head to Head to see which album reigns supreme by pitting the album covers, the Metallica covers and going track vs. track in the ultimate test of power. Everyone knows Adam and Orion are Trivium fanboys, so will this be an easy fight? Join us and dive in as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week TMO welcomes back the resident shredder, Billy, as we dive into our favorite instrumental tracks. The lists spread the gap between shredders, classic songs, acoustics and techno. So join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys finally dive into the mighty Pantera with their "debut" release Cowboys From Hell! With the album coming up on its 35th anniversary, it is still held in high regard as it continued to wave the metal flag in a tumultuous period in metal history. CFH finds Pantera shedding their glam metal sound and drive head on into groovy trash metal that would ultimately define their sound. With Dimebag's shredding guitars, Rex's locked in bass tone, Vinnie's bombastic drums, and Phil's growling wails, there is no wonder why this catapulted the band into halls of infamy. So join us as we continue the metal journey and get back to our metal root! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Beware the Ides of March! This week the metal journey continues as the boys delve into the In Flames supergroup The Halo Effect with their second album, March of the Unheard! In an effort to move away from the pop sound that In Flames had adopted and back to a harder melodic death metal sound, and this album delivers. After the redemption Orion gave In Flames last week, will he find a new band to get behind? Join us as we dive into the channel of darkness! Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear what is our favorite day of the week! Dont be cruel and leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys are diving into the 2023 release of Foregone by In Flames! Orion has previously stated he fell off listening to the band after the early 2000s albums but with all the acclaim and accolades the latest release garnered, will it be enough to reignite his passion for the band? Join us and dive in as we continue our journey to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Another Valentine's Day approaches the waters of the oasis and the boys thought it would be great to put together a little playlist to help set the mood for the evening festivities. So pop some bubbly and we hope everyone has a Metal Valentine's Day! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

As the boys kick off the road to 200, where else better to start than back at the roots to dive into Ascendancy by Trivium! On the eve of the album's 20th anniversary, the 2005 metalcore nostalgia is strong with this album. Moving onto the 5th Trivium album review, most TMO listeners know where Adam and Orion stand with this band, but Aaron holds no punches with his honest feelings for what some view as a metalcore classic. Join us as we keep diving through the metal journey, tangents and all! Stay tuned until the end for an interesting dragon story! Don't be deceived and leave us a 5-star review or else we'll be left dying in your arms! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The Metal Oasis reaches the triumphant 100 episode milestone! There was no question about what album the boys would tackle with none other than the 1986 classic - Master of Puppets by Metallica While the band still reigns as the kings of metal and a resurgence to a new generation with Eddie from Stranger Things, this album has stood the test of time over the past 40 years. An album that is on every metalheads journey, TMO breaks this album down track by track and joined by special guest, Matt! This was a fun Welcome Home to our metal roots! So join us as we dive in or curse you to be a Lepah Messiah! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys are back with another Top 5 list to introduce the essential must listen to songs for new fans discovering new bands. Orion brings A Perfect Circle into the mix on TMO, Aaron brings some System of a Down and Adam rounds it out with Sabaton. So come join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Another year has passed and All Hallows' Eve is upon us yet again and this year the boys are diving into Horror Show by Iced Earth! This is the first Iced Earth review by Adam and Orion and is only fitting as each track delves into the classic movie monsters Wolfman, Dracula, Mummy, Frankenstein and more! This album sees the band stay mostly locked in to their power metal roots with bombastic vocals from Matt Barlow and tight riffs from Jon Schaffer. Come join us as we get festive with spooky season! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review or else the Ripper will find you! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week its time to rumble! Stepping into the ring you have the embodiment of hear no, see no, speak no evil; Vic Rattlehead of Megadeth versus the time traveling heavy metal zombie; Eddie of Iron Maiden. These two mascots from two metal juggernauts face off for the title of mascot supremacy. The boys breakdown their album cover appearances and overall concert experiences. Which mascot will stand victorious? Join us and dive in as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The month of September has been one for the books with 3 shows back-to-back-to-back. First Adam and Aaron traveled to Silver Spring, MD for the Powerwolf's second US tour with Unleash the Archers supporting. Then TMO goes out in full force to see Unleash the Archers on a headline show. For the last show, Adam and TMO's biggest fan, Terry were slated to see Megadeth on the Destroy All Enemies Tour. So join us as we recap the wonderous time of seeing metal LIVE! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

The metal journey continues as The Metal Oasis ventures back into the world of sentient AI with Phantoma by Unleash the Archers! This is the 3rd album the boys have reviewed in preparing for seeing the band for the first time. With Ph4/NT0mA we see the band exploring the world of the titular character as an Artificial Intelligence awakens, discovers others like her and ultimately seeks vengeance upon those who have tried to shackle her into subservience. Unleash the Archers is firing on all cylinders with this one so join us as we fall into decay and fall before the Blood Empress! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week the boys are back with another listing ranking their Top 10 Album Title Tracks! Joined by TMO's #1 Fan, Terry, we are diving into more industrial, power, classic heavy metal with a hint of metalcore to taste. This is the ultimate Top 40 list of the best title tracks, so dive into the waters of the oasis and let the metal commence! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Beneath the surface of the Oasis pressuring is building and ready to burst. As the ground shakes and tremors, an explosion erupts and covers the land in hot MAGMA leaving the boys stranded! This week to celebrate Gojira in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, TMO is diving into their 3rd Gojira album review with Magma! The album sees the band depart from their normal tech-death, progressive metal sound into more somber and introspective grooves that fills you with an eerie tension. Join us as the metal journey continues! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

Happy TWO Year Anniversary to the podcast! This week the boys are joined by Bobby to dive into the nostalgia pool as they look back on the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater games and soundtracks. Though there isn't much metal, these soundtracks acted as the gateway into our metal journeys. So join us as we all pretend we're superman! Here is the link to the article mentioned in the episode: https://www.ign.com/articles/the-making-of-the-tony-hawks-pro-skater-soundtrack Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week, the boys are continuing the metal journey by venturing into the world of folk metal with Elvenking's 2007 release, The Scythe! This is Adam's pick and one that has been lurking for quite some time. This sees the band take on a divisive concept album, moving beyond their folk influences and heading towards more melodic and metalcore sounds as they regale a story of revenge and deceit. Dive in with us as we glance into the reflection of the scythe's blade! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week TMO takes a break from album dives and kicks back with another list. Adam, Orion and Scholze each bring 10 songs that represent their taste with the stipulation that each song title must have a numerical digit in the title! Some liberties and reaches were made to make the lists **ahem Scholze** but it was a blast as always! So join us as we get back to our metal roots! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com

This week The Metal Oasis takes another pit stop with Trivium's 2017 release, The Sin and The Sentence! This is the first album to feature Alex Bent on drums and sees the band pushed to new heights with a more aggressive yet melodic songwriting. This is Orion's pick, so join us as the metal journey continues or we'll sever the hand! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review or be thrown into the fire! Follow us on our Facebook page, The Metal Oasis, on Twitter @themetaloasis, on Instagram @themetaloasispodcast and email themetaloasis@gmail.com