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In the past, we judged metal albums. Today, we share our episode notes so you can judge our handwriting and general lack of focus. 🤣
Militarie Gun - Life Under The Gun
June 21, 2023

Militarie Gun - Life Under The Gun

How many of you wake up and roll your eyes about the day ahead? Mortgage. Inflation. Narcissistic people. Kids. Bills. Shithead neighbors. Family. Work. Your dog shitting on your flowers. It all adds up.Militarie Gun is a post hardcore band that und…

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Ghost -Phantomime
June 20, 2023

Ghost -Phantomime

My favorite band to masterfully do covers has always been @typeonegativeofficial. Over the years, @thebandghost have pulled off epic covers including; If You Have Ghosts (Roku Erikson), Waiting For The Night (Depeche Mode) and Its a S…

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Clutch - PA Tapes (Live in Nashville)
June 19, 2023

Clutch - PA Tapes (Live in Nashville)

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…

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Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden
June 19, 2023

Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden

The mysterious, masked men from London are at it again with another top-notch release.Take Me Back To Eden’s album opener Chokehold sucks you in with a raspy, gravelly musical intro under spacious, beautiful vocals that lulls you into a soothi…

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Heart Of A Coward
June 17, 2023

Heart Of A Coward

Heart Of A Coward brings another level of heavy with their 2023 singles “Decay” and “This place only brings death.” A thick, in-your-face production perfectly balances crushing riffs and savage vocals with layers of industria…

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Hauch EP
June 10, 2023

Hauch EP

I really like this band Hauch out of Germany. Check out the EP with 4 really good tracks @ https://hauch1.bandcamp.com/album/lehmasche. Each track delivers a different vibe.The guys are extremely talented and have at times that Black Sabbath sound. …

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Frayed Ends BC - Belfast HC
June 5, 2023

Frayed Ends BC - Belfast HC

Attention to all Metal Heads. Check out the newly released EP by Frayed Ends BC called Belfast HC. This EP has everything you want in a Progressive Metal Band. Give a listen to the four thunderous songs. I say thunderous as Eddie Cross is just that …

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Inhuman Nature and Ninth Realm - Split EP
June 3, 2023

Inhuman Nature and Ninth Realm - Split EP

The future of #crossoverthrash is that of pikes and battle axes. The proof is in this two track beast from Inhuman Nature and Ninth Realm.“Take Them By Force” is a health serving audio beheadings from Inhuman Nature. Gunfire ri…

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Urian -The Hirsch Effekt
June 2, 2023

Urian -The Hirsch Effekt

The latest single Urian from German progmetal mavens The Hirsch Effekt is nothing short of masterful. The talent in this trio is damn near overwhelming and it shows in this latest track. The vocals provided by guitarist Nils Wittrock and bassist Ilj…

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Dissentient - Labyrinth
June 1, 2023

Dissentient - Labyrinth

The third release from Dissentient is technical, broad, complicated and beautiful. And this record is HEAVY. If this current collection is representative of their past work I have been seriously missing out. This record scratches so many musical i…

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Haunt - Golden Arm
May 31, 2023

Haunt - Golden Arm

Some people hear voices in their heads. For Trevor William Church, I believe life, books, movies, all implant songs in his head. Between his bands Haunt and Beastmaker, he puts albums out almost every 6 months. Each time the quality improves and the…

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Drain - Living Proof
May 26, 2023

Drain - Living Proof

Drain is young, not dumb, but full of a shit ton of BLECH! Holy shit, are these guys taking the world by storm with Living Proof. Mostly #hardcore, but also another part #crossoverthrash, these Santa Cruz destroyers are here to stay.Sammy Cia…

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Oak Pantheon - The Absence
May 24, 2023

Oak Pantheon - The Absence

I was searching some music and stumbled upon this band. Oak Pantheon is for real and honestly a mysterious gem. The Absence, most recent album delivers in all fashions. The dynamic in this band is impressive. I love the fact they incorporate metal, …

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Enforced - War Remains
May 24, 2023

Enforced - War Remains

Enforced is a manufacturer of fist punching riffs. As babies (At The Walls) they beat their parents. As teenagers (Killgrip), they pummeled their pansy ass classmates. As adults, they unleashed War Remains and they are kicking the door in to take ov…

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Frostbitt -MACHINE DESTROY
May 20, 2023

Frostbitt -MACHINE DESTROY

The opening title track on Frostbitt’s 2023 release MACHINE DESTROY comes at you like a lumbering armored truck outfitted with a chain gun. Powerful and steadily frantic, it sets the tone for the album.There’s a metric shit ton of talent…

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Power Trip - Live In Seattle 5/28/18
May 18, 2023

Power Trip - Live In Seattle 5/28/18

I have to say this before I write this review. I love Power Trip. Whenever I introduced Power Trip to friends, I said they are “modern Metallica at their Master of Puppets phase!”What I meant was, the best was yet to come before Riley Ga…

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Sevendust - Truth Killer
May 17, 2023

Sevendust - Truth Killer

Check out the single “Everything” from upcoming Album “Truth Killer” by Sevendust. 7/28 is the release of Album as I can’t wait for new material from these guys. Hope you like the single as much as I do. Good sign for…

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Geld - Currency // Castration
May 15, 2023

Geld - Currency // Castration

There are few things I like more then the words rowdy and noisy. Both are operative with Geld.With Currency I hear a combo of Power Trip meets Converge. Riffy, noisey, raw! This track rumbles at a frantic pace. No Al Smith other then a stank belch a…

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Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol - Doom Wop
May 15, 2023

Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol - Doom Wop

Our good friend @dfrost.jpg turned us onto Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol and damn are we glad he did.Occasionally you happen across new music that turns your wheels. Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol 2022 release Doom Wop not o…

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Car Bomb - Live In Santa Cruz
May 8, 2023

Car Bomb - Live In Santa Cruz

For those of you into progressive metal who don’t know Carbomb, you absolutely should. They’re doing things musically that are so progressive and out there they should probably be illegal. Since 2002 the band has been taking heavy music …

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Saint Karloff - Paleolithic War CrImes
May 8, 2023

Saint Karloff - Paleolithic War CrImes

Every now and then you stumble on a good find and Saint Karloff is just that. Paleolithic War CrImes, the 3rd Album by this band is outstanding. The Band from Norway hammers out 7 solid tracks. This is an old school hard rock album with tones of Sab…

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Screaming Females - Desire Pathway.
May 8, 2023

Screaming Females - Desire Pathway.

Being from NJ myself it’s always a pleasure to highlight a Jersey Band. This long awaited album (4 years to be exact) is outstanding. I absolutely LOVE this album. The waiting was worth it as this powerful trio comes out swinging. This great u…

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Scowl - Psychic Dance Routine
May 3, 2023

Scowl - Psychic Dance Routine

If you have not heard of Scowl, then your head is most likely square up your ass. Here is the story. Scowl was a hardcore band that evolved musically and has an absolute future star in Kat Moss fronting the band. Kat is one my favorite young vocal…

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Troller - Drain
May 3, 2023

Troller - Drain

Founded in 2010 out of Austin’s electronic scene by vocalist / bassist Amber Star-Goers, producer / keyboardist Adam Jones, and Justin Star-Goers, these Darkwave mutilators shorten the space between dark wave and doom metal.Victim kicks the al…

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