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Holy Shit, Man! You have to try this, This is Space Coke! Hailing from the Swamp Metal Capital of the world, Reno Gooch will be Joining Mark and Athena for this amped up version of The Metal Forge!

 Dropping 2/3/23 

We are going back to the frozen Northland of Canada this week where Jeff Black of Gatekeeper will be our special guest.  He is here to talk about the magnificent Northwest Metal Scene and more!

 Dropping 2/10/23 

The first of the Big 4 hits The Metal Forge this week.  We have David Ellefson in this week as we are talking Kings of Thrash, Dieth and some really cool other stuff he has been involved with.  Such a rad guy, I will be having him back for some "REFORGED" episodes for years to come. Mark and Athena have a great time with David.

 Dropping 2/17/23 

This week we are talking to Athenar from Midnight and find out what a blast it is.  Join Mark and Athena on this trip! You will be violated when we are done with you...

 Dropping 2/24/23 

NWOBHM at its core, rounding out the month of February, we will be talking with Brian Tatler from the amazing Diamond Head!!!

 Dropping 3/3/23 

Owned and Operated by Phil Garrett, Ageless Art Tattoo and Piercing is the premier studio to get your first, or next tattoo or piercing!

 Back in 2017 one mans vision and passion for all things metal started out as a record store in his house. Years later the fight against the mainstream empire continues as Shadebeast! An independant metal collective and online store based in Athens Georgia is the world's premier heavy metal brand for music heads that value authenticity over mainstream acceptance. Featuring original design T-shirts from some of the best underground artists, as well as stickers, posters from the Shadebeast Presents concert series, unique one of kind collectables and a small curated selection of vinyl and cassettes from the masters of the old and new. Visit Shadebeast.com and enter promo code SITHLORD for free domestic shipping on your first order whether your a new customer or returning. And be sure to join the Shadebeast social groups on facebook to keep up with new release announcements and to talk all things metal and Star Wars. You'll never find a more wretched hive scum and villainy! 

Independent Pennsylvania Tape Label.

Unchained Tapes has a focus on Extreme Metal and Punk, with a killer approach to the tape scene.  Visit their web store NOW and grab your fill of tapes!

For Metal Forge Listeners, enter promo code "metalforge10" to receive a 10% discount on your total purchase! 

Independent London Label and Distributor of all things metal.

Mercenary Press delivers the goods from their own independent zine (trust me, you want to get in on this!) to distributing various bands from all over the world including Kramp (Spain) to Sadistic Force (Texas). 

For Metal Forge Listeners, enter promo code "metalforge10" to receive a 10% discount on your total purchase! 

 Creeping Death Designs is a one-women clothing company on a mission to create innovative and exciting heavy metal merch. These are not your basic band tees, CDD makes dresses, skirts, crop tops, flannels and more using officially licensed t-shirts. Each one of a kind creation is handmade in Salem, Massachusetts by designer Christina Schwarz. 

Los Angeles based independent heavy metal record label 

 Fanzine totally devoted to the underground Metal Scene and Horror around the world !! Distribution worldwide. Bands, Labels, Zines and distributors get in touch. Support printed zines ! 

 Night Demon, consisting of Jarvis Leatherby (vocals/bass), Armand John Anthony (guitar) and Dusty Squires (drums), now have their sights set firmly on the future. Although the coronavirus crisis has temporarily grounded their tour plans, the band are plotting their triumphant return to the live arena as soon as global health and safety restrictions permit. When that magnificent time comes, there will come another night in another venue when Night Demon conjure magic, make history, and place us all in a collective trance once again. 

YOU are the best asset  The Metal Forge®  has, through Patreon YOU can keep the show alive. With Specialized tiers for donation you can get the Down and Dirty or you can be the Grand Master of Puppets!