In Episode 296 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the "last great pre-Metallica albums" from 1983, analyzing how bands like Raven and Anvil were on the cusp of pioneering heavy metal innovations just as Metallica's debut Kill 'Em All redefined the genre.

Raven – “Take It Away” Anvil – “Motormount” Dio – “Caught in the Middle” Mercyful Fate – “Black Funeral” Savatage – “On the Run”

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