Season 3

Dec. 9, 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...

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Nov. 17, 2025

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.

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Nov. 13, 2025

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...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Trivium - Struck Dead - EP Review

John and Derek got their hands on the full Trivium EP entitled Struck Dead.

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Oct. 21, 2025

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.

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Oct. 18, 2025

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?

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Oct. 14, 2025

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...

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Sept. 30, 2025

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!

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Sept. 19, 2025

Testament - Para Bellum - Album Review

Testament is back with new thrashy goodness! A return to form if you will.

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Sept. 14, 2025

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."

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Sept. 8, 2025

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.

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Aug. 29, 2025

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.

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Aug. 24, 2025

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.

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