Episodes
Trivium - Struck Dead - EP Review
Send us a text The boys from Florida are unleashing an EP just in time for Halloween and John and Derek got their hands on it for a full-on review and talk about all the news that is TRIVIUM! These tracks are absolutely killer Trivium and bring some of their old flavor and mix it up with some new vibes. It's absolutely worth a listen! If you dig this kind of content, please subscribe to the channel and comment what you think about this new EP and let us know if there's a band that …
Lamb Of God - Sepsis - Review
To start, if you're looking for some soap making, yeti music, this ain't it... In this episode, John and Derek get into the new Lamb of God track Sepsis, discussing its emotional depth, gritty sound, and the legacy of the band. The talk about the song's structure and future releases, all while celebrating the impact of music on personal memories.
Rob Zombie - Punks and Demons - Video Reaction
In a STR first, Derek brought the new Rob Zombie track Punks And Demons to John for a first-watch reaction. Did John's testies perk up?
Soulfly - CHAMA - Album Review
Soulfly is back with their first release since 2022. Releasing on 10/24/25, CHAMA brings old school Soulfly vibes with a sprinkling of new school flavor. John came only prepared for Nihilist but Derek pulled a sneak attack with a review on the entire album. If you need a Max fix, this is definitely going to satiate your appetite. If you're new to the Cavalera experience, this album is a great jumping off point. Grab a tasty Caipirinha and settle in to see what the guys think ab...
Chris Ramos - Dead Heat - Interview
John and Derek talk with Chris Ramos, frontman of Oxnard, California's own Dead Heat. Get to know Chris and their process for recording and what bands are cool as hell!
Testament - Para Bellum - Album Review
Testament is back with new thrashy goodness! A return to form if you will.
Frayle - Gwyn Strang & Sean Bilovecky
Derek and John had a deep and insightful conversation with Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky prior to the release of their latest album "Heretics and Lullabies."
Slatts Everyday - King Parrot - Interview
John and Derek have a fun and easy chat with with Slatts Everyday, bass player of Australia’s own King Parrot.
Dead Heat - Perpetual Punishment - Single Review
John and Derek break out their brass knuckles for Dead Heat - Perpetual Punishment. They will let you know if they are the future of cross over thrash.
Kenny Hickey - Sun Dont Shine/Type O Negative - Interview
Join John and Derek for a deep conversation with Kenny Hickey, the iconic guitarist of Type O Negative and founder of Sun Dont Shine and Silvertomb. The guys cover all sorts of topics; his current band Sun Dont Shine, gear and equipment, the journey to sobriety, his old friend Peter Steele and Type O Negative and if Kenny likes tacos more than pizza.
The Barbarians Of California - Modern Fashion - Quickie Single Review!
Send us a text The Barbarians Of California have graced our ears with a new single and John and Derek had to grab a hot second to rave about it. It's another track that follows the killer formula that the band established with their first album And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth; heavy guitars, wild vocals and metric tons of attitude. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #TheBarbariansOfCalifornia …
Trivium - Bury Me With My Screams - Top Tier Trivium!
Derek and John are diving doing back flips over the new Trivium single, "Bury Me with My Screams." Derek also puts on his big boy pants and admits a mistake.
David Gilmour - Sorrow - SIngle Review
Send us a text The legendary David Gilmour has delivered an unforgettable live version of "Sorrow," and we're here to talk about every glorious second of it. Recorded at the historic Circus Maximus in Rome, this performance is a profound reminder of why Gilmour is one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. In this Shit Talk Reviews Quickie we're celebrating this new single from Gilmour's upcoming live album, The Luck and Strange Concerts. This is a chat for anyone …
Orbit Culture - Death Above Life - Album Teaser Review
Send us a text In this episode of Shit Talk Reviews, Derek and John dive headfirst into Orbit Culture's latest full-length album, Death Above Life. Following up on the monumental success of Nija and Descent, this record sees the Swedish metal titans return with their darkest, heaviest, and most cinematic release yet. They explore the crushing riffs, Buster Odeholm's legendary mixing and the other goodies that give this album the potential to plant Orbit Culture as one of the metal …
Ozzy Osbourne - The Prince Of Darkness Passed Away at 76 Years Old
Derek and John talk Ozzy, legacy and ask if there will ever be another Ozzy Osbourne?
Biohazard - Forsaken: Review (Old School Biohazard!)
The wait is finally over! Derek and John dive into Forsaken, the brand new single from the legendary Biohazard! After 13 long years, the classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, and Danny Schuler has returned with a track that reminds us exactly why they're one of the most vital bands in metallic hardcore. Forsaken delivers that signature Brooklyn beat with a raw, unpolished energy we've been waiting for. From the opening riff to the dual vocal assault o...
Deftones - my mind is a mountain - Review
The Deftones return with an absolute banger of a track. Get your rocket skates on as we dig into the latest release from Chino and friends.
Starset - Silos - Single Review
Join the guys as they talk Silos, the latest single from the cinematic metal juggernauts Starset. In this episode, they discuss the powerful sound, high-quality production, compelling lyrics that characterize this new release and how Silos reflects some of the band's earlier style. Like and subscribe for more reviews and interviews! www.shittalkreviews.com #starset #starsetonline #starsetsociety #starsetmessengers #dustinbates #metal #starsetmessenger #vessels #rondech...
Malevolence - Where Only The Truth Is Spoken - Review
Derek and John deep dive into the busy Malevolence - Where Only The Truth Is Spoken. Listen to the podcast to get a feel for how the guys grooved to this beast of a record.
Car Bomb - Paroxysm - Single Review
Send us a text John got all giddy when he saw that Car Bomb dropped a new single and the fellas had to get into it. Paroxysm is another absolutely killer track from the band of fantastic musically disjointed (but still perfectly killer) metal geniuses that make up Car Bomb. If you can't easily tap your foot to it, John loves it. And let us tell you, John LOVES this track. Hit up www.shittalkreviews.com for all the juicy reviews, interviews and general nonsense. Like and su...
Turnstile - Never Enough - Review
In this episode John has been mysteriously shrunken down to half his normal size, Derek has had enough and Turnstile's new album Never Enough is the topic of the day. Is it their best album yet or a Glow On 2.0? LEave your comments below! www.shittalkreviews.com #Turnstile #TurnstileBand #TurnstileMusic #alienlovecall #glowon #brendanyates #megmills #hardcore #posthardcore #punkrock #neverenough #turnstileluvconnection #shittalkreviews #albumreview #podcast
Sleep Token - Even In Arcadia
Sleep Token's new album Even In Arcadia is a hot button "metal" record in 2025. The guys discuss.
Hangman's Chair - Saddiction - Review
The fellas got into the latest release from Paris's own Hangman's Chair - Saddiction.
Ten56. - Pig - Quickie Review
Send us a text John dropped in for a quickie chat about PIG, the latest EP from Paris based deathcore beasts ten56. It's only four songs, but they're crusher tracks for sure. They're one of the bands that are definitely changing and evolving the genre and they're absolutely worth checking out! Lay your eyes on the other reviews the guys have done by heading to the Shit Talk Reviews channel or at www.shittalkreview.com. #ten56 #aaronmatts #betrayingthemartyrs #deathcore #m…