Episodes

  • Mayhem v Burzum | 2 | Fire and Blood
    Jun 8 2023

    In this episode of our mini season on Mayhem v Burzum, churches burn and Varg pays Euronymous a fateful visit in the middle of the night.

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Sources:

    Lords of Chaos, Metal Injection, Louder Sound, Blabbermouth, Rolling Stone, and Loudwire.

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    Quotes heard throughout this were AI-generated recreations of words said on the record by band members and other participants. 

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    19 mins
  • Mayhem v Burzum | 1 | The Birth of Black Metal
    Jun 7 2023

    In this mini season, we venture to the forests of Norway and explore the early days of what would become black metal.

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Sources:

    Lords of Chaos, Metal Injection, Louder Sound, Blabbermouth, Rolling Stone, and Loudwire.

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    Quotes heard throughout this were AI-generated recreations of words said on the record by band members and other participants. 

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    16 mins
  • Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe v Czech Republic | 1 of 1
    Jun 4 2023

    In this mini, we explore Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe's run in with the Czech judicial system - one that saw him spend 39 days in prison, and contemplate a 10 year prison sentence. 

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/battlebandspod  

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    Sources:

    Blabbermouth, Rolling Stone, and Loudwire.

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    Quotes heard throughout this were AI-generated recreations of words said on the record by band members and other participants. 

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    20 mins
  • Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 7 | Keeping the Rock Faith
    May 31 2023

    We explore life after grunge for Bon Jovi and Motley Crue, subsequent album releases, lineup changes, reunions, and their legacy on rock and metal. 

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Sources: Paul Miles' Chronological Crue, Neil Strauss' The Dirt, Wikipedia,

    Other publications such as Loudwire, Louder Sound, Metal Injection, Kerrang!, and of course, Wikipedia, were used in sourcing interesting anecdotes and quotes from bands. 

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    Disclosure: Quotes voiced in this episode are AI-generated recreations of on-the-record quotes or rough estimations of what respective band members and individuals said back in the day, based on vetted research. 

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    10 mins
  • Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 6 | Dr Feelgood and the Moscow Music Peace Festival
    May 31 2023

    In this episode, tensions reach boiling point at the Moscow Music Peace Festival, while Motley Crue reach the pinnacle of their careers. 

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@battlebandspod  

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    Sources: Paul Miles' Chronological Crue, Neil Strauss' The Dirt, Wikipedia,

    Other publications such as Loudwire, Louder Sound, Metal Injection, Kerrang!, and of course, Wikipedia, were used in sourcing interesting anecdotes and quotes from bands. 

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    Disclosure: Quotes voiced in this episode are AI-generated recreations of on-the-record quotes or rough estimations of what respective band members and individuals said back in the day, based on vetted research. 

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    17 mins
  • Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 5 | I'm Not Here Cause I'm Dead
    May 31 2023

    Nikki Sixx pushes his heroin habit too far, hitting absolute rock bottom. 

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@battlebandspod  

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    Sources: Paul Miles' Chronological Crue, Neil Strauss' The Dirt, Wikipedia,

    Other publications such as Loudwire, Louder Sound, Metal Injection, Kerrang!, and of course, Wikipedia, were used in sourcing interesting anecdotes and quotes from bands. 

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    Disclosure: Quotes voiced in this episode are AI-generated recreations of on-the-record quotes or rough estimations of what respective band members and individuals said back in the day, based on vetted research. 

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    17 mins
  • Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 4 | Slippery When Wet
    May 31 2023

    Bon Jovi release the biggest album of 1986 - one that would define their career.

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/battlebandspod  

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    Sources: Paul Miles' Chronological Crue, Neil Strauss' The Dirt, Wikipedia,

    Other publications such as Loudwire, Louder Sound, Metal Injection, Kerrang!, and of course, Wikipedia, were used in sourcing interesting anecdotes and quotes from bands. 

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    Disclosure: Quotes voiced in this episode are AI-generated recreations of on-the-record quotes or rough estimations of what respective band members and individuals said back in the day, based on vetted research. 

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    15 mins
  • Mötley Crüe v Bon Jovi | 3 | Runaways and Razzle
    May 31 2023

    This jam packed episode welcomes Bon Jovi to the world, and sees Motley Crue navigate the manslaughter and death of close friend, Razzle. 

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    Written, recorded, produced, and narrated by Steve Glaveski.

    Battle of the Bands is a No Filter Media production. 

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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@battlebandspod  

    Sign up to our mailing list: https://battleofthebandspod.com 

    For advertising inquiries contact: hello@steveglaveski.com 

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    Sources: Paul Miles' Chronological Crue, Neil Strauss' The Dirt, Wikipedia,

    Other publications such as Loudwire, Louder Sound, Metal Injection, Kerrang!, and of course, Wikipedia, were used in sourcing interesting anecdotes and quotes from bands. 

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    Disclosure: Quotes voiced in this episode are AI-generated recreations of on-the-record quotes or rough estimations of what respective band members and individuals said back in the day, based on vetted research. 

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    19 mins