Monday, June 2, 2025Ep. 266 - Katatonia: Dead End Kings (2012) / Dethroned & Uncrowned (2013)
June’s request comes from our good friend Patrick Celsus who wanted to hear us talk about Katatonia’s 2012 release, Dead End Kings. As a counterpoint ...
Monday, May 26, 2025Ep. 265 - Kreator: Pleasure to Kill (1986)
This week we take our first deep dive into German thrash metal legends, Kreator. Justin chose to discuss their second album, 1986’s Pleasure to Kill. ...
Monday, May 19, 2025Ep. 264 - Ancient Bards: The Alliance of the Kings (2010)
This one was a long time coming! Chris finally chose an album from one of his favorite bands, Ancient Bards, and what better way to start than from th...
In anticipation of their performance at this year's ProgPower USA festival, this week we discuss Cemetery Skyline and their 2024 debut album Nordic Go...
May’s request comes from our friends Chris Calabrese and Chris Willenbrock as they both wanted us to discuss Suicidal Tendencies’ 1990 release, Lights...
Monday, April 28, 2025Ep. 261 - Luca Turilli: Prophet of the Last Eclipse (2002)
This week we revisit Italian power metal virtuoso Luca Turilli’s second solo album, 2002’s Prophet of the Last Eclipse. While Luca’s first solo album ...
Monday, April 21, 2025Ep. 260 - Persefone: Spiritual Migration (2013)
A huge thanks to our friend Josh Anderson who requested we discuss Persefone’s 2013 release, Spiritual Migration! A unique blend of progressive metal ...
Monday, April 14, 2025Ep. 259 - Labyrinth: Return to Heaven Denied (1998)
It took us long enough to get to it but we finally sat down to discuss Labyrinth’s 1998 album, Return to Heaven Denied. The band’s second record, this...
Monday, April 7, 2025Ep. 258 - The Tea Party: The Edges of Twilight (1995)
Many thanks go out to our very good friend Chris Konopka who requested we cover The Tea Party’s 1995 album, The Edges of Twilight. The timing couldn’t...
Monday, March 31, 2025Ep. 257 - Exodus: Bonded by Blood (1985)
We’ve covered albums from all of the Big Four of thrash metal but there are so many other influential bands in the genre and Exodus is most certainly ...
Monday, March 24, 2025Ep. 256 - Stratovarius: Infinite (2000)
We’re a little late to the party but Stratovarius’ Infinite album recently celebrated its 25 year anniversary and we’re here to break down each track....
Monday, March 17, 2025Ep. 255 - Kamelot: The Black Halo (2005)
This week, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kamelot's seventh album, 2005’s The Black Halo. Some consider this record the band’s finest work but w...