Megawatt Mayhem - Episode April 5, 2026

Megawatt Mayhem - Episode April 5, 2026

From Megawatt Mayhem by CJSW 90.9 FM

April 5, 2026

About this episode

This episode explores lesser-known American metal bands from the 1993-1997 era that thrived during the grunge and alternative music boom.

Episode 1987 (487 / 1338) American Metal Heroes. circa 1993-1997. These (mostly) obscure bands kept the flame burning during the dark times of grunge and alternative! Playlist: Y&T - Prelude MANOWAR - Kings Of Metal (R.I.P. Ross The Boss) Tenacious D - The Metal Balistik Kick - Live To Die Young Mystic Force - Shipwreck Of The Wicked Unleashed Power - Blindfolded Winter's Bane - Haunted House Forte - Division Mercury Rising - Upon Deaf Ears Mystik - Silent Anger Symphony X - The Raging Season Wicked Maraya - Winter's Garden WarDog - Rip ' N Tear Holy Mother - Call Me By My Name Imagika - Vengeance Is Mine Kamelot - Eternity Lordian Guard - War In Heaven Medalyon - Visions Psyco Drama - Dreams to Sorrow Seventh Omen - MJ-12 Steel Prophet - Reign Of Christ Eidolon - Zero Hour Gothic Knights - Nightmare Of The Witch Midevil - My Sanity Power Court - Lord Of Wind And Breezes Radakka - Masquerade Seasons Of The Wolf - Victims Of Darkness The Weird Lord Slough Feg - Shadows Of The Unborn Cauldron Born - Born Of The Cauldron New Eden - Nightmare October 31 - The Fire Awaits You

Topics covered

  • American Metal
  • Music History
  • Grunge Era
  • Obscure Bands
  • Metal

Keywords

  • American Metal Heroes
  • obscure bands
  • grunge
  • alternative
  • music playlist

Mentioned in this episode

Products: MJ-12 Steel Prophet

Books & works: American Metal Heroes, Live To Die Young Mystic Force, Blindfolded Winter's Bane, Haunted House Forte, The Raging Season, Rip ' N Tear, Vengeance Is Mine Kamelot, Eternity Lordian Guard, War In Heaven Medalyon, Seventh Omen

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