Hart O'The Matter

DID GRUNGE KILL METAL? The ’80s vs. ’90s Debate Gets HEATED!

Did grunge bring depth and substance to rock and metal, or did it kill the energy, rebellion, and fun that made the ’80s legendary?On this episode of Hart O’The Matter, M

Was 1991 the Most Pivotal Year in Rock & Metal History?

DID GRUNGE KILL HAIR METAL? HOW 1991 CHANGED ROCK AND HEAVY METAL FOREVERDid grunge really kill hair metal, or was the writing already on the wall? On this episode of Har

Are Rock & Metal Award Shows a Complete Joke?

Are rock and metal award shows really celebrating the best music in the genre, or are they missing the point entirely? On this episode of Hart O'The Matter, Matt and Erik

Which Rock & Metal Bands Benefited or Ruined Themselves By Changing Lineups & Styles?

🔥 WHEN ROCK BANDS CHANGED MEMBERS TO SURVIVE THE TIMES… DID IT WORK? 🤘What happens when the music changes… the fashion changes… and suddenly your band doesn’t fit the mom

Rainbow – Straight Between the Eyes: The Album That Deserved More?

Rainbow – Straight Between the Eyes: The Album That Deserved More?In this deep-dive discussion, we take a closer look at Rainbow’s 1982 album Straight Between the Eyes —

Why Are So Many Rock & Metal Venues Closing?

San Diego’s iconic rock and metal venue Brick by Brick has closed its doors, and Matt Hartnett is sounding the alarm about what this means for the future of live music.In

Did Chuck Schuldiner Predict Modern Metal?

Did Chuck Schuldiner predict the future of metal? In this episode, Matt and Erik dive into one of the most thought-provoking debates in heavy music: whether the legendary

Is the Band Name More Important Than the Lineup?

When does a legendary band stop being the band fans fell in love with? On this episode of Hart O'The Matter, Matt and Tom dive into one of rock and metal's biggest debate

Should Rock & Metal Fans Expect More From Today's Artists?

Rock and metal fans often demand innovation, but does today's music industry make that possible? On this episode of Hart O'The Matter, Matt and Erik tackle the biggest ch

How Did Legs Diamond Become Rock's Best-Kept Secret?

Hard rock history is packed with legendary albums, but some records never received the recognition they deserved. In this episode of Hart O'The Matter's Vintage Standard

Did Banaman Expose a Problem in Hardcore?

The hardcore scene is exploding with debate after the now-infamous "Banaman" incident in Toronto. On this episode, Matt and guitarist Erik Kluiber break down the moment t

Vicious Rumors' Original Drummer Speaks Out: The Full Story

Vicious Rumors drummer Larry Howe breaks his silence and tells his side of one of the most controversial stories in heavy metal today. On this exclusive episode of Hart O

Was Last In Line Better Than Holy Diver?

Ronnie James Dio didn't just front one of heavy metal's most influential bands—he helped define the sound and image of an entire generation. In this episode of Hart O'The

Can a Dentist & Army Vet Redefine Hard Rock?

What happens when a dentist and a retired Army drill sergeant join forces to create one of rock's most talked-about new bands? Find out in this in-depth conversation with

What Makes Cutthroat’s New EP So Brutal? w/ Vocalist Neil Roemer

Cutthroat is back with a heavier sound, a sharper lineup, and a new mission. In this episode, Matt sits down with vocalist Neil Roemer of Cutthroat to break down the crea

Is Social Media Killing The Quality of Music We Hear?

Tanner Poppitt's Interview w/ Matt Bacon:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XjYV9FRT0EThe underground heavy rock and metal scene faces a major identity crisis, and Matt and

Will Resurgent Ozzfest Repeat the Mistakes That Killed Other Festivals?

Ozzfest is coming back in 2027, and Matt and guitarist Erik Kluiber break down what this means for heavy metal fans everywhere. They dive into how the legendary festival

Is Metal Media Facing a Massive Reset?

Matt and author and journalist Chris Akin break down a shocking development that has the metal world buzzing. Sony has reportedly laid off staff from Metal Injection, Met

DIRTIER HAIR METAL: Which 80s Bands & Albums Were Overshadowed By Glam Metal Hype?

Step into the loud, flashy, and often misunderstood world of 80s hair metal as Hart O'The Matter takes a closer look at the bands that deserved a different narrative. Mat

Is Gatekeeping Secretly Destroying Rock and Metal From Within?

Matt returns with a hard-hitting episode of Hart O'The Matter that pulls no punches and refuses to play it safe. He sits down with filmmaker and MADROST guitarist/vocalis