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Listen up, you cave-dwelling riff-snobs. We need to talk about the absolute ice-age-inducing behemoth that just flattened the modern metal scene. I’ve spent the last six years of this decade listening to every single hype-train OSDM (Old School Deat…

When we talk about the absolute Mount Rushmore of heavy metal, the names roll off the tongue like dynamic scripture. You have pioneers like Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath forging the foundational blueprint. You have icons like James…

Alright, let’s get one thing straight before the comment section turns into a dumpster fire: his name is Brendan Yates, not Brandon. Now that we’ve cleared up the paperwork, let’s talk about why I was wrong. In a past podcast I complained that Turns…

Alright, listen up, you denim-clad degenerates. It’s time for a reality check because the history books have been lying to your face for forty years. We’ve all swallowed the "Big Four" pill like it’s gospel, worshiping at the altar of Metallica, Sla…

Welcome back to the blog, fellow fiends and sonic archaeologists! If you caught a recent episode of Shit Talk Reviews, you know John and I went deep into the triumphant return of Rob Zombie. His latest offering, The Great Satan, hasn't just dropped;…

Let’s be real—2025 was a bit of a snooze-fest for anyone who likes their music loud enough to rattle the neighbor's teeth. Plus Ozzy died. Fuck....yeah that happened! But 2026? 2026 is looking like the year the legends decided to stop sitting on the…

What is up, metalheads? It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room—or rather, the giant, yellow-and-black “M” shaped hole in our wallets. Rumors are swirling through the community—shout out to the local Facebook groups for the heads-up—that t…

MØL’s DREAMCRUSH: Why This "DreamCrusher" Slams Harder Than Freddy Krueger! Listen up, creeps and metalheads. We’ve all spent years checking under the bed for the guy in the striped sweater, but I’ve found something that’ll actually keep you aw…

Alright, scene set. It’s early 2026, and the music world is still reeling. July '25? Yeah, that sucked. Hard. When the Prince of Darkness finally went quiet, it felt like a foundational pillar of heavy metal just… turned to dust. The initial rush of…

Alright, look. Put down the pitchforks for a second. We love Metallica. They’re the kings of the hill, the guys who put metal in stadiums. But if we’re talking about who is actually running the metal scene in 2026—who is actually changing the way ba…

Put down your craft IPAs and stop crying about your student loans for five minutes because we’re going back to 1985—a time when men were men, the hair was big, and the fear of getting vaporized by a Soviet nuke was in the movies and yes....prevalent…

Back on December 9th of 2025 we recorded and episode where we went into the trenches with Revocation’s absolute monster of an album, New Gods, New Masters. Look, if you know me, you know I live at the intersection of high-end tech and heavy-as-hell …

Welcome back to the blog, you glorious bastards and fellow dark hearts! If you tuned into our episode over at Shit Talk Reviews, we went deep with the legend himself, Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) and Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Patriar…

Look, if you haven’t had the new Trivium EP blasting through your speakers yet, what the hell are you even doing? Derek and I just wrapped up the latest episode of ShitTalkReviews, and we spent a good chunk of it losing our minds over Struck De…

This is Derek Showerhead from Shit Talk Reviews, and let’s be real for a second—the metal scene is buzzing, and it’s not just the usual feedback from a cranked amp. After John and I sat down for our podcast episode to tear through Lamb of God’s new…

Before I get into this new track, I have to regrettably admit that I only recently learned about Moon Tooth. These guys are AWESOME. The first track that I came across from the band is the single Grimothy from their upcoming album. I was hooked righ…

When it comes to reviews, they don't always have to be about a romantic candlelight dinner or how Rick and Morty season 7 sucks (it doesn't). In this case, I get to rant about the destructive, hard-hitting album that is 'State of Emergency' by Prong…

The latest release from the Cavalera metal dynasty is here and it doesn’t disappoint. Comprised of Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Healing Magic) Max Cavalera (Sepultura, Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) and Johnny Valles (Ensepulcher,) Go Ahead And Die brings …

As a metal fan, I was ecstatic to receive the latest offering from Baroness. The band, comprising of John Baizley, Nick Jost, Sebastian Thomson and Gina Gleason, brings a fusion of stoner, doom metal and rock, which results in an absolute eargasm. D…

The moment you hit play on Sunami's self-titled album, be ready for a sonic blast that'll have you bracing for impact. The band wastes no time in delivering their hard-hitting tracks that hit you right in the gut with unapologetic fury. In just unde…

Asinhell's debut album, Implii Hora, is a brutal collaboration that unleashes an unparalleled death metal experience. Michael Poulson (Volbeat), along with Marc Grewe (ex-Morgoth)and Morten Toft Hansen (Raunchy), creates an unrelenting collection of…

Let’s continue the run of Death Metal by pulling the skin curtains back on the latest release from the godfathers of gore, Cannibal Corpse's "Chaos Horrific". This album is definitely not for the faint of heart, with its grotesque and disturbing alb…

As soon as I heard the opening riff of Tomb Mold's latest album, The Enduring Spirit, I knew I was in for a treat. This Toronto-based death metal band has always impressed me with their ability to create  unrelenting and sinister meatbag songs that …

If you're looking for an album that'll get you pumped, look no further than Clutch's PA Tapes (Live in Nashville) album. Recorded during their 2022 tour, this album showcases the raw power and energy that only a live Clutch show can hammer. Right f…