– November 17th, 2025 –
Revolutionary Weekly Series Features the Heavy Metal Archaeologist Exploring 43 Years of Metal History Through Interactive Gaming
Los Angeles, CA – Nov 17, 2025 – Two of the most respected names in metal culture – Pantheon Media (“Where Fans Belong”) and Metal Blade Records (the legendary independent heavy-metal label) – are proud to announce the launch of Metal Mondays, a first‐of‐its‐kind interactive music game designed to bring metal fans together each week to engage, compete and connect over their favourite bands, tracks and artists.
Hosted by the Heavy Metal Archaeologist, Metal Mondays transforms metal history into weekly archaeological expeditions through Metal Blade Records‘ legendary 43-year catalog. Players test their knowledge through audio challenges, climb global leaderboards, win exclusive prizes, and discover the buried treasures of metal’s most influential label.
“We’ve built Metal Blade from the ground up on fan passion, discovery and the power of metal culture – this is the next big step: putting the power into the hands of the community, letting fans play, compete, celebrate and elevate the music they live for,” says Brian Slagel, founder & CEO of Metal Blade Records and host of “The 100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal” podcast “With Metal Mondays we’re creating a weekly ritual for metal fans – a place where you don’t just consume the music, you play it, you live it, you win with it.“
“At Pantheon Media we’ve always believed that fandom is about community, participation and connection,” says Christian Swain, CEO of Pantheon Media. “Metal Mondays is a perfect blend of content, competition and culture: it gives heavy-music fans a fresh way to engage with the bands and songs they love, while unlocking new discovery and reward. We’re thrilled to partner with Brian and Metal Blade on this.”
The Heavy Metal Archaeologist brings a unique educational approach, treating every album as an artifact and every band as a civilization worth studying. “We’re not just testing trivia knowledge – we’re excavating the buried treasures of metal history and making the incredible story of Metal Blade Records accessible to both longtime fans and newcomers,” adds Swain. “Every week feels like discovering ancient artifacts that shaped the metal world we know today.“
Key Features of Metal Mondays:
• Weekly Interactive Episodes – Three challenging questions worth 100 points each, featuring audio clips from iconic Metal Blade releases
• Global Competition – Real-time leaderboards and competitive formats driving worldwide engagement
• Exclusive Prizes – Rare vinyl, signed albums, VIP experiences, and Metal Blade merchandise for top performers, tickets to the Metal Blade Museum
• Educational Entertainment – Learn metal history while competing, from Metallica’s first recording to modern death metal masters
• Community Building – Social features to challenge friends, share victories, and connect with fellow metal archaeologists
• Artist Integration – Special episodes featuring Metal Blade’s legendary roster including Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Amon Amarth
Metal Mondays addresses the growing demand for interactive audio content while serving the passionate heavy metal community with premium, knowledge-based entertainment. The series covers Metal Blade‘s incredible roster of over 180 artists who have shaped the metal landscape since 1982.
Links & Resources:
Metal Mondays Portal: metalblade.com/metalmondays
Game/App Landing Page: podcastpuzzle.com
iOS App: Hit Replay on the App Store
Android App: Hit Replay on Google Play
About Pantheon Media
Pantheon Media (“Where Fans Belong”) specializes in creating innovative interactive content experiences for passionate fan communities, transforming traditional media consumption into engaging, participatory experiences that build stronger connections between fans and the content they love.
pantheonpodcasts.com
About Metal Blade Records
Founded in 1982 by Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records has been home to some of heavy music’s most influential artists including Slayer, Metallica, Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Amon Amarth, and many others. With over four decades of operation, Metal Blade continues to discover and develop metal talent while maintaining its commitment to artistic integrity and fan service.
metalblade.com