Episodes
MØL - Dreamcrush - Album Review
MØL Dreamcrush is a sonically powerful record. In. this podcast review, John and Derek are beyond smitten with a unique record that will sit across many of music's heavier genres.
John & Derek's Top 11 Bands
Derek and John recently posted their top 11 all time bands on Instagram and in this episode they run down each of their lists and talk briefly about why each band made their list. Who are the bands that would be on your all t...
Archspire - Carrion Ladder - Single Review
In this episode, John and Derek talk about Archspire's latest single 'Carrion Ladder,' and the conversation shifts to a personal story about human kindness and the importance of being mindful of others, especially in the context of the metal community's values. Take a listen or put your eyes on it.
2025 Album Of The Year
Tweedle Dee (Derek) and Tweedle Dum (John) combined their two brains into a simpleton process to come up with the best metal album of 2025. Watch and listen as these dopes somehow land on a pretty damn good list of Top Metal Albums of 2025.
Revocation - New Gods, New Masters - Album Review
John and Derek were a little late to the party for this album but had to talk about the power that Dave Davidson and the boys in Revocation brought with their latest outing New Gods, New Masters. They delve into the musicians...
Johnny Kelly - Type O Negative & Dan Lorenzo - Patriarchs In Black - Interview
This is the second half of an interview with Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly of Patriarchs In Black and Type O Negative.
Patriarchs In Black - Dan Lorenzo & Johnny Kelly - Interview
Derek and John finally had a chance to get some time with Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) of PATRIARCHS IN BLACK to talk about their new album HOME. They go track by track to talk about everything you need to know while experiencing their latest release. As with their previous albums, they've assembled an all star list of musicians and singers, including Kyle Thomas (Exhorder, Trouble,) Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog,) K...
Trivium - Struck Dead - EP Review
John and Derek got their hands on the full Trivium EP entitled Struck Dead.
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.