This week we're discussing Putrid | Obsolete, the latest album by Prisoner. While these guys are self-described as industrial/metal/punk, the result sounds like all of these and none of them at the same time. Punishing, disturbing, headbanging, and weirdly enough, fun. If you have the stomach for extreme metal, this album is definitely worth checking out.
Read MoreSatyasena | Debut Album Review
This week we’re discussing the debut album by Satyasena. Formed and led by Pej Mon (of Secret Chiefs 3 and Ghoul), Satyasena explores a side of metal that you probably haven’t heard before. Middle Eastern, industrial, and death metal, among many other styles—it’s an intense and extremely complex ride. Not for the faint of heart, but worth checking out for all extreme music fans.
Read MoreLiturgy Is Reinventing Black Metal
This week we’re discussing 93696, the latest album by experimental black metal band Liturgy. Led by vocalist/guitarist Haela Hunt-Hendrix, Liturgy is a band that must be heard to be believed. While they are technically black metal, there are countless classical, experimental, orchestral, and even hip hop elements. Brutal beyond words and endlessly creative. This is a band that will alienate both normies and black metal purists alike.
Read MoreEpisode 152: The Ruins of Beverast
This week we’re discussing every album by The Ruins of Beverast. TROB is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Alexander Von Meilenwald, and if you haven’t heard of them, the world of metal has done you a disservice. This band began as a punishing black metal/doom metal hybrid, but has since evolved into one of the smartest and most interesting extreme metal bands around. Be warned though, this is some seriously brutal stuff.
Read MoreEpisode 46: Strapping Young Lad
This week we discuss Devin Townsend's Strapping Young Lad. Of all the metal bands we've covered, Strapping Young Lad might just be the craziest and most technically impressive of the bunch. Although they have one of the most misleading band names ever, they are also one of the most interesting, chaotic, and unpredictable bands to ever play a blastbeat. Townsend isn't only a completely original guitarist and songwriter, but is also one of the most versatile vocalists in all of metal. Listen to this band now. Also Gene Hoglan was their drummer. Okay, NOW listen to them.
Closing track: “Shitstorm” from Alien (2005)
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Mike’s Picks:
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Alien (2005) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
City (1997) — Best Album
The New Black (2006) — Personal Favorite
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995) — Worst Album
Albums we discussed this episode…
Heavy as a Really Heavy Thing (1995)
City (1997)
SYL (2003)
Alien (2005)
The New Black (2006)
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Episode 28: Celtic Frost
This week we’re tackling Switzerland’s very own Celtic Frost. To say this band is abrasive is a viking-sized understatement. However, their contribution to the creation of extreme metal is undeniable, regardless of whether or not you might actually enjoy their music. Important band in heavy metal’s history. But be warned, some of their stuff gets extremely weird. Cool, heavy, and weird.
Closing track: “A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh” from Monotheist (2006)
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Mike’s Picks:
Monotheist (2006) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Cold Lake (1988) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
Into the Pandemonium (1987) — Best Album, Personal Favorite
Cold Lake (1988) — Worst Album
Albums we discussed this episode…
Morbid Tales (1984)
To Mega Therion (1985)
Into the Pandemonium (1987)
Cold Lake (1988)
Vanity/Nemesis (1990)
Monotheist (2006)
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