For better or worse, 1991 is the year heavy music changed forever. With the release of Metallica's Black Album and the grunge explosion coming out of Seattle, heavier sounds were hitting the airwaves all over the world. However, if you were to turn off the radio and dig into one of the many fanzines or metal magazines that were widely available, you'd find that 1991 was a high water mark in the world of extreme music.

Death metal was king in most of Europe and in parts of the US, the second wave of black metal was beginning to rise out of Scandinavia, and the seeds of multiple other sub-genres were taking root including nu-metal, djent, and the NWOAHM. It was a very exciting and creative time in the world of heavy music and there truly was something for everyone.

This might very well be the heaviest episode I've curated yet. I'll primarily be focusing on the bands you weren't hearing on mainstream radio or, outside of the rare video on Headbanger's Ball, MTV. I do briefly touch on the grunge and American rock scene, but this episode is my attempt to show just how explosive, and downright heavy, things were in 1991.

I've had to space out the episodes a little due to the fact that I've gone back to school. Ultimately, these classes will make this show better and I'm excited about what's to come. We'll get back to twice a month this summer so just hang tight. As always, you can find me on Instagram @thedistortedemporium or you can email me at thedistortedemporium@gmail.com.  You can also find the corresponding playlist to tonight's show on Spotify. Just search The Distorted Emporium Episode 14. All the other shows are there as well.

Until next time! Cheers!