Iron Maiden - "Hallowed Be Thy Name" from the album "Number of the Beast" released in the US March 22, 1982 and in the UK March 29, 1982
This episode is officially the last in line, the number one song that defined heavy metal, the favorite song of our host, Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel. To discuss this song, he invited back on the show the only person who might be as big of a Maiden fan as he is: musician/actor/wrestler/podcast host Chris Jericho.
Check out the unedited video version of the episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/9X4rxUHwo40
Brian also discusses the production with Jay Ruston, and one last time for this show, we hear from author Martin Popoff, with facts, figures, information and opinion about the song.
As discussed previously on the show, Brian will be back in January 2027 with a new podcast, the Metal Blade 45th Anniversary podcast, where each week he will be joined by guests to spend the entire show discussing one album from the 45 year history of Metal Blade Records. If you're subscribed to this show, the new one will appear in the same feed, and the old episodes of this show aren't going anywhere if you want to revisit your favorites or catch up on shows you may have missed.
Brian Slagel is on social media @BrianSlagel
Chris Jericho is on X @IAmJericho, on Instagram @ChrisJerichoFozzy and Tik Tok @ChrisJericho
Jay Ruston is on X and Instagram @JayRuston
Martin Popoff is on Instagram @Martin_Popoff63
Lizzy Borden is on X and Instagram @LizzyBordenOfficial
Show Producer Christian Bladt is on X and Instagram at @ChristianDMZ and his podcast is called The Bladtcast
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