Best John Staley And Derek Showerhead Podcasts (2025)

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David Gilmour - Sorrow - SIngle Review 5:26

11d ago5:26

5:26

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 …

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Orbit Culture - Death Above Life - Album Teaser Review 11:13

15d ago11:13

11:13

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…

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Ozzy Osbourne - The Prince Of Darkness 10:11

25d ago10:11

10:11

Send us a text Today, we mourn the passing of a true icon. In this quick chat, John and Derek pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, the one and only Prince of Darkness. His life was a tornado of music, mayhem, and a raw charisma that forever changed rock and roll. www.shittalkreviews.com #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzy #ThePrinceofDarkness #Metal #HeavyM…

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Biohazard - Forsaken: Review (Old School Biohazard!) 9:39

25d ago9:39

9:39

Send us a text 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. Fors…

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Deftones - my mind is a mountain - Review 11:16

1M ago11:16

11:16

Send us a text Sacramento's Deftones have released a single from the upcoming album Private Music. my mind is a mountain is a welcome dose of tasty Deftones. Join Derek and John as they get into it and talk production, feel and performances. www.shittalkreviews.com #deftones #deftonesmusic #deftonesband #deftonesfans #deftonesfamilia #deftonesporvi…

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Starset - Silos - Single Review 7:30

1M ago7:30

7:30

Send us a text 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! …

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Malevolence - Where Only The Truth Is Spoken - Review 16:54

1M ago16:54

16:54

Send us a text The new album from Malevolence is out and it's the topic of the day for Derek and John. Join the guys as they talk through Where Only The Truth Is Spoken. Be sure to stick around to the end for a Carbomb/Greg Kubacki announcement! www.shittalkreviews.com #malevolence, #malevolenceriff #nuclearblastrecords #metal, #metalcore, #newmusi…

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Car Bomb - Paroxysm - Single Review 9:16

2M ago9:16

9:16

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…

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Turnstile - Never Enough - Review 23:11

2M ago23:11

23:11

Send us a text 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 #brenda…

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Sleep Token - Even In Arcadia 16:23

2M ago16:23

16:23

Send us a text Sleep Token's new album Even In Arcadia proved to be a hot button release for one of the Shit Talk buffoons. Grab your sword and join the guys as they talk about new posters for Derek, insult lessons for John and all things Vessel. #shittalkreviews www.shittalkreviews.com #podcast #albumreview #sleeptoken #sleeptokenlive #music #rock…

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Hangman's Chair - Saddiction - Review 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

Send us a text This time around the fellas got into the latest release from Paris's own Hangman's Chair. Saddiction is a solid record that is full of big melodies, huge atmosphere and raw emotional depth. It made Derek's list of often-replayed albums and if you're a doom fan, it just might make your list too. Stop by shittalkreviews.com for all the…

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Ten56. - Pig - Quickie Review 5:13

3M ago5:13

5:13

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 b…

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Ghost - Skeletá - Quickie Road Review 3:41

3M ago3:41

3:41

Send us a text Derek has been a road warrior the past few weeks and he took a minute to turn down his Spotify Celine Dion playlist to share his thoughts on Skeletá, the latest album from Ghost. Does this review have the production value of Apocalypse Now or The Ten Commandments? Nope, it sure doesn't. If that's what you're looking for we're very so…

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Killswitch Engage - This Consequence - Review 16:39

4M ago16:39

16:39

Send us a text In what is clearly the worst-produced review that they've put out, John and Derek are wheeling their way to Tampa, FL for a Meshuggah show. The guys take the time to talk about This Consequence, the latest from metalcore vets Killswitch Engage. The review largely looks awful and sounds even worse, but hey, it is what it is. So fuel u…

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Meshuggah - Immutable - The Indelible Edition 15:02

4M ago15:02

15:02

Send us a text The Godfathers. The Powerhouse. The almighty progressive metal giants MESHUGGAH have released a remastered version of their 2022 release Immutable. With a new record label in the mix, Meshuggah took the opportunity to produce The Indelible Edition and to put a subtle coat of fresh paint on Immutable. Along with three live tracks reco…

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Volbeat - By A Monster's Hand - Review 10:21

5M ago10:21

10:21

Send us a text The jackwagons hopped in to chat about the latest single from VOLBEAT, By A Monster's Hand. Is this single the sign of a heavier album from the veteran Danish band? It feels like it! Stop by www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and recipes for grandma's peanut butter and mustard cookies. #volbeat #robcaggiano #mich…

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Charley and Ryan from Doomsday - March 2025 Interview 36:40

5M ago36:40

36:40

Send us a text Charley D and Ryan from Bay Area crushers DOOMSDAY stopped in for a chat with John and Derek and they got into all sorts of stuff. From the writing process and live shows to begging for endorsements, they cover a bunch of ground. DOOMSDAY is a crossover/thrash band that draws influence from the likes of Sepultura, Slayer, Iron Age, M…

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Stu Folsom - Spiritworld - March 2025 Interview 44:07

5M ago44:07

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Send us a text John and Derek had a chance to spend some time with a true renaissance cowboy: Las Vegas's own Stu Folsom. Stu is the founder of the killer crossover thrash band Spiritworld, an author and an all around great dude. They touch on Stu's early days in the rodeo, his vision for the trilogy of death-western albums, his book Godlessness an…

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Alan Robert - Life Of Agony - Bassist, Artist, Author, Illustrator 34:25

6M ago34:25

34:25

Send us a text Derek and John had the great pleasure of talking with renaissance man Alan Robert. In addition to being a founding member of Brooklyn based metal band Life Of Agony in the early 1990s, Alan is an award winning author with over 25 books to his name, he's a comic book creator, illustrator, a member of the Metal Hall Of Fame and his alb…

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King Diamond - Spider Lilly - Quickie Review 16:13

6M ago16:13

16:13

Send us a text The mighty King Diamond is back with new material for 2025! Two of the three Shit Talk yahoos are long-time King Diamond fans and the other is new to the band. (We'll let you figure out which one of the guys has never heard of the band. Go ahead and take a guess. We'll wait.) If you're a fan of old school Mercyful Fate and/or any of …

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David Gilmour - Luck And Strange - Album Review 24:20

7M ago24:20

24:20

Send us a text David Gilmour is one of those masterful songwriters and musicians who seemingly can do no wrong. His latest release, Luck And Strange is another fantastic album that seems to fit David's current station in life and includes many of his family members who all bring their own great flavors to the record. Sit down with the Shit Talk mal…

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Patriarkh - Prophet Ilja - Album Review 24:51

7M ago24:51

24:51

Send us a text John and Derek were excited to get into a new kind of black metal album. Patriarkh hails from Białystok, Poland and splintered off from the band Batushka. Their first album, Prophet Ilja, is an absolutely wonderful first outing under the new band name. There are so many different facets to this album that the guys were reluctant to p…

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Opeth - The Last Will And Testament - Album Review 25:23

7M ago25:23

25:23

Send us a text The trifecta of yahoos finally got around to talking about the latest album from Swedish prog giants Opeth. To get right to the point, The Last Will And Testament is a monster album worthy of everyone’s time. If you already know Opeth, then you know. If you don’t know the band and you’re into killer musicianship, top shelf songwritin…

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2024 Heavy Album Of The Year 26:27

8M ago26:27

26:27

Send us a text 2024 has been another great year for new music releases. The Shit Talk yahoos sat down to run down their top five albums of the year. There's some consistencies and some left-fielders this time around, but the conversation definitely did not result in any trips to the hospital, so they're considering it a success. Check out www.shitt…

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Make Them Suffer - Make Them Suffer - Album Review 22:15

8M ago22:15

22:15

Send us a text The Shit Talk yahoos got into the latest self titled release from Australia's metalcore band Make Them Suffer. Their fifth album, stacked with heavy, djenty riffs and soaring melodic choruses makes for an easy listen and is packed with great production, excellent tone choices and a ton of ear-worms, guaranteed to keep you humming for…

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Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere - Album Review 30:56

9M ago30:56

30:56

Send us a text What if a group of fellas from Colorado got together and mashed together 70s era progressive rock and psychelia with death metal? You get Blood Incantation, a band who's been making waves in the heavy music scene since 2011 with their genre spanning releases. With four full length albums and three EPs released 2013, their latest rele…

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The Barbarians Of California - And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth - Album Review 24:42

10M ago24:42

24:42

Send us a text At long last, two of the three buffoons that make up Shit Talk Reviews finally sat down to talk about what will be certainly considered one of the best albums of 2024: And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth from new LA based powerhouse The Barbarians Of California. The album smacks of rock, metal, punk, hardcore, thrash and has a few sur…

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Eric Stenman - The Barbarians Of California - Interview 46:47

11M ago46:47

46:47

Send us a text The Shit Talk fellas had a very enjoyable chat with the super talented studio engineer, producer and mixer Eric Stenman. Eric has been working in the music industry for over 35 years, both playing bass and guitar and running studios, wearing all sorts of different hats along the way. Going back to 2011, he has worked with Aaron Bruno…

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Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake-20th Anniversary - Review 21:52

11M ago21:52

21:52

Send us a text Right around 20 years ago, Lamb Of God released Ashes Of The Wake. The reviews back then were excellent, just as the reviews of the 20th Anniversary re-release have been. And since Lamb Of God has been such a staple (and because LoG is fast becoming a heritage band within the genre) the Shit Talk yahoos wanted to talk about it. Be su…

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Downpour - Kill The Mind - Album Review 16:16

11M ago16:16

16:16

Send us a text This week John and Derek dig into Kill The Mind, the latest EP from Downpour. Fronted by Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast,) Derek Kerswill (Unearth, Seemless,) Matt Lebreton (Frozen, Cannae,) Pete Gelles (Birch Hill Dam, Sorrowseed,) Downpour brings a delicious mix of the heavy with some metalcore, progressive metal and straight up…

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Category 7 - Category 7 - Album Review 21:17

12M ago21:17

21:17

Send us a text Definition of a Super Group: noun: super-group an exceptionally successful rock group or one formed by musicians already famous from playing in other groups. Derek and John sat down to yap about the latest metal super group to hit the scene: Category 7. Made up of five power hitters, the self-titled debut album brings modern power an…

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Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast, Downpour) - Interview 39:18

12M ago39:18

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Send us a text The guys sat down this week for a chat with the legendary vocalist (and fitness guru) from Shadows Fall, Overcast and Downpour, the one and only Brian Fair. They talk about sports (with balls and discs of all shapes,) Brian’s long musical history, Derek groping Brian’s junk in years past, Phish, and the mechanics of what it takes to …

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Songs That Hit You Right In The Soul! 29:18

12M ago29:18

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Send us a text Everybody has some songs or movies that hit like a ton of bricks whenever they come on. This week the Shit Talk band of misfits talk about three of their favorite songs that still have an impact on them. Drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and other good stuff. Here are the songs that the guys zero…

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Patriarchs In Black - Visioning - Album Review 20:34

1y ago20:34

20:34

Send us a text The trifecta of Shit Talk procrastination finally sat down to talk about Visioning, the latest album from Patriarchs In Black. In their third full length release, the duo of Dan Lorenzo (CASISUS KING, DAN LORENZO SOLO BAND, HADES, VESSEL OF LIGHT, NON-FICTION, THE CURSED) and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG and A PALE HORSE NAM…

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Blake Ibanez (of Power Trip and Fugitive) - Interview 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

Send us a text The guys were psyched to chat with one of the top riff and songwriters in the metal game today: Blake Ibanez of Power Trip and Fugitive. With a right hand like Papa Hetfield and a songwriting pen like Mustaine, Blake's work keeps the metal genre strong with killer playing and songcraft. Drop in on the conversation and see what's happ…

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P.O.D. - Veritas - Album Review 22:16

1y ago22:16

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Send us a text Numetal mainstays P.O.D. have dropped their 11th album Veritas on May 3rd and John and David J finally got around to talking about it. If you’re looking for an ethereal journey through space and time, this might not be the album for you. But if you’re looking to swing to some familiar and comfortable rock rap, you’re going to dig thi…

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Schizophrenia - Album Review 27:39

1y ago27:39

27:39

Send us a text This episode the Shit Talk triumvirate yak about Schizophrenia, the latest album from Cavalera Conspiracy. Of course, as the majority of the content on the record was first released in 1987 by Sepultura, one could be forgiven for saying it’s technically a Sepultura album. In any case, the Brothers Cavalera have dropped a freshly re-r…

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Boundaries - Death Is Little More - Album Review 29:00

1y ago29:00

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Send us a text This episode the guys talk about Death Is Little More, the super powerful new album from Hartford based crushers Boundaries. If you’re down with high octane dissonance, bruising riffs and heartfelt lyrics, this is absolutely an album worth checking out. It’s a wonderful bit of music. In discussing the album and the powerful lyrical c…

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Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly - Patriarchs In Black - Podcast Interview 50:54

1y ago50:54

50:54

Send us a text The STR guys were happy to have a few visitors in the house for a chat this week! Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) joined the fray for a conversation about Patriarchs In Black’s new album Visioning, working remotely, songs named Robert, writing flows and relationships. If you wan…

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Wheel - Charismatic Leaders - Podcast Album Review 18:45

1y ago18:45

18:45

Send us a text This time around Derek got progged over the head. And he liked it! Charismatic Leaders is the third release from Finland’s progmetal gurus Wheel. As the resident Shit Talk prog guy, John wanted to bring it to the table. The album is great and is covered with just enough frosting for Derek (the resident thrash guy) to dig it too; the …

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Kerry King - From Hell I Rise - Album Review 19:28

1y ago19:28

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Send us a text John and Derek sat down this time around to do the Devil’s Work. (Or rather, to chat about Kerry King’s new album From Hell I Rise.) It’s all Kerry King, but with enough touches of the Slayer to keep the diehard fans into it. It’s got so much power that Derek wants to run back to the woods in Vermont and start throwing beer kegs arou…

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Death Lens - Cold World - Album Review 17:36

1y ago17:36

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Send us a text It’s a “West-Coast-reverbed-out-surf-punk-with-tight-and-bouncy-Britrock” kind of week as the guys talk about Cold World, the latest release from L.A. based Death Lens. An album filled with ear worms, great production and big energy, the Shit Talk triumvirate get into it. You know where the STR site is, but we’re gonna remind you aga…

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Gwyn Strang - Frayle - Podcast Interview 26:48

1y ago26:48

26:48

Send us a text On this episode of Shit Talk Reviews Derek and John have a chat with Gwyn Strang, the celestial frontwoman from Cleveland based doom band Frayle. Pull up a chair, light a candle and spend some time with them. The interview is up now on YouTube and on all streaming platforms. Links in bio. 0:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews 0:33 Hi Gwy…

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DVNE - Voidkind - Album Review 23:34

1y ago23:34

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Send us a text This time around the fellas are chatting about VOIDKIND, the new release from Scottish prog sludge band DVNE. It’s a strong record and the guys have plenty to say about it. Grab yourself some snacks and a cold one (we’d recommend some haggis with cracked pepper crisps and a Harviestoun…) and drop in for the convo! The video version i…

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Daniel Freyberg - Crownshift - Podcast Interview 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

27:51

Send us a text Daniel Freyberg is a monstrous guitar player and songwriter who has played with Naildown, Norther, Children Of Bodom and Crownshift. Crownshift's debut album was released on May 10 2024 and it's absolutely killer. Derek and John had the chance to talk with him about all things Daniel, Crownshift, gear and some of Crownshift's future …

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Escape To The Void - Podcast Quickie 12:18

1+ y ago12:18

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Send us a text The Cavaleras and crew return with another re-recording of a vintage ripper and the Shit Talk guys are all about it. Max and Igor remain in top form with the first single from the upcoming rerelease of Schizophrenia. Drop in on the fellas as they get into it. Nostrildamus makes his predictions for the future of Cavalera/Sepultura, Da…

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Melvins - Tarantula Heart - Album Review 16:04

1+ y ago16:04

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Send us a text For fans of the wild, sludgy, trudge, awesomeness that is MELVINS, it’s a great week with the release of their new album Tarantula Heart. It’s a beast of a record and the guys were psyched to talk about it. Grab yourself a glass of some of the world’s best lemonade (Country Time Lemonade; It’s not just for the summer, it’s good ALL Y…

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Motley Crue - Dogs Of War - Podcast Quickie Review 14:22

1+ y ago14:22

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Send us a text Ohhh boy… The Shit Talk Reviews crew had to talk about Motley Crue’s latest single Dogs Of War. Obviously the guys all have their own opinion about the track, but the conversation seems to leave more questions than answers. For instance, did the band write track or was it composed by the great wizard behind the AI curtain? We’ll all …

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Crownshift - Crownshift - Podcast Album Review 21:50

1+ y ago21:50

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Send us a text It’s a lovefest this week as the guys get into the debut release from Crownshift. With members from Nightwish, Children Of Bodom, Fintroll and Wintersun, this album is expansive, grandiose and is destined to go down as one of the year’s best progressive metal records. Grab yourself a tasty beverage and some snacks and hang out with t…

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Vltimas - Epic - Album Review 20:32

1+ y ago20:32

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Send us a text This time around two of the three idiots (who make up this podcast trifecta of ineptitude) have a chat about Epic, the new album from supergroup Vltimas. The multinational band of powerhouse performers came together again to bring nine new tracks of the heavy. Also, John is a complete dink who may likely be forever haunted and Derek …

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