E328 - Buried Beneath Me - Top 5 Metal Albums for Alt-Rock Fans

In this three-part episode of the Only Three Lads podcast, hosts Greg and Brett welcome V from Denver’s Buried Beneath Me to explore 'Top 5 Metal Albums for Alt-Rock Fans,' blending humor, personal stories, and deep musical analysis. The episode begins with a playful 'Metal Lords' game that highlights the blurred lines between metal and Christian lyrics, setting the tone for a celebration of genre fusion. The hosts and guest curate a list of five pivotal metal albums—ranging from Black Sabbath’s groundbreaking *Paranoid* and Ozzy Osbourne’s *Blizzard of Oz* to Kiss’s *Alive* and the psychedelic *Satori* by Flower Traveling Band—each chosen for their emotional resonance, narrative depth, and accessibility to alt-rock listeners. Personal anecdotes, such as V learning 'War Pigs' on bass at rock camp and Greg’s reverence for Tony Iommi’s iconic guitar tone, underscore how early exposure to metal shapes long-term artistic identity. The discussion also touches on the resilience of modern metal bands, exemplified by V’s rebuilding of Buried Beneath Me after lineup losses, reinforcing authenticity and perseverance in music. The episode builds momentum with a reflective closing segment where the hosts revisit their personal top five, reaffirming *Paranoid* as the definitive choice, followed by *Alive*, *Battle Hymns*, and Hanoi Rocks’ debut. Nostalgic memories of 70s rock and deep cuts like 'Fraction Moon Blood' and 'My War' highlight the enduring emotional connection fans have with these records. The conversation ends on a warm, inclusive note, with hosts expressing gratitude to listeners and promoting their platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and the band’s website. The episode celebrates music as a shared, evolving journey, where genre boundaries dissolve in favor of raw emotion, storytelling, and sonic innovation. The hosts’ genuine passion and camaraderie shine through, making the episode both informative and deeply personal.