Mandatory Music
Welcome to Mandatory Music! A podcast about the craft of music.
Join Mike and Sebastian as they unravel the depths of song writing, musicianship and great artists. Each season centres on one particular band, with a deep dive into specific songs that delve into their creation, sound and complexity. It is within song and harmony, melody and rhythm that our emotional heartbeat echos.
It has been said that "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything. - Plato
So, come for the ride.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Album Battle: Megadeth Vs. Metallica
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In this episode, Michael and Sebastian return from their month-long break to discuss various topics, including their experiences at Burning Man and a de…
Episode 69- Yungblud and other musings
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In this episode, Michael and Sebastian discuss a variety of topics ranging from the humor in South Park to the potential of Metallica performing at the …
Episode 68: RIP Ozzy
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In this heartfelt conversation, Michael and Sebastian reflect on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne following his passing. They discuss his profound i…
Episode 67: Foo Fighters Today's Song
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In this episode of Mandatory Music, hosts Michael and Sebastian discuss their personal experiences, including Sebastian's sunburn from playing soccer. T…
Episode 666: A Farewell to Ozzy Osbourne
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The conversation reviews a monumental tribute concert for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, discussing the performances of various bands, the dynamics of…
Prison, Prairie, Poetry: Wheat Kings by The Hip
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In this episode, the hosts celebrate Canada Day by discussing the Tragically Hip's song 'Wheat Kings,' which tells the story of David Milgaard, a man wr…
To Live Is To Die – A Tribute Etched in Metal
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n this episode, Michael and Sebastian delve into Metallica's iconic song 'To Live Is To Die,' exploring its significance as a tribute to Cliff Burton, i…
Episode 63.5 Top 5 Guitarists Part II
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🎸 Part 2 is here! On this episode of Mandatory Music, we reveal the final two picks in our Top 5 Guitarists of All Time. Narrowing it down wasn’t easy —…
Top 5 Guitarists Part 1
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🎸 This week on Mandatory Music, we’re diving back into a fan favorite — a Top 5 list! And not just any list… we're tackling our Top 5 Guitarists of All …
Episode 62- Iron Maiden: Run for your lives tour Review
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In this episode, Sebastian and Michael discuss Iron Maiden's recent 'Run For Your Lives' tour, reflecting on their personal experiences and the setlist …
Range, Grit, Soul: The Voices That Rule Them All
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Summary
In this episode of Mandatory Music, hosts Michael and Sebastian dive into their top five favorite vocalists across various genres, discussing the…
Modern Vibes, Grunge Feels: Slug Comparison Returns
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This week on Mandatory Music, we're spotlighting some homegrown Canadian talent. Doug Harrison—frontman and guitarist of prog band Fen—returns with his …
Episode 59 – The Beat Goes Blue: Blue Man Group x After Cooking
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This week on Mandatory Music, we dive into an unexpected but seriously cool collaboration — the Blue Man Group is back with a brand-new single, “Things,…
Album review: Ghost Skeleta
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We're Back – and So Is Ghost!
After a 3-week break, Mandatory Music returns with a bang as we dive into Ghost’s brand-new album Skeleta. We give our unfi…
Volbeat: In the Barn of the Goat.......
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This week on Mandatory Music, we dive horns-first into Volbeat’s blistering new track “In the Barn of the Goat: Giving Birth to Satan's Spawn in a Dying…
Sleep Token: Emergence
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This week on Mandatory Music, tensions rise as Sebastian and Mike dive into Sleep Token's brand-new track, “Emergence.” For one of the first times on th…
Ghost: Satanized
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A chilling new hymn has emerged from the depths—Ghost’s latest track, Satanized. This week on Mandatory Music, we dive deep into its haunting melodies, …
Volbeat: By a Monster's Hand
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This week on Mandatory Music, we dive into Volbeat's new single, By a Monster’s Hand! We break down what we liked, what didn’t quite hit the mark, and h…
Episode 53: Arch Enemy’s “Paper Tiger” – Unleashing Relentless Aggression
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In this episode of Mandatory Music, we dive deep into Arch Enemy’s “Paper Tiger” — a track that delivers pure, unrelenting energy. From the moment Aliss…
Shadows & Sound: The Mystery of Afterglow
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A storm brews on the horizon, and from the depths of darkness emerges Afterglow, the crushing new track from Dark Chapel, led by the formidable Dario Lo…