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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 631 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Rivers Cuomo's QR code woes, some goth-pop flourish and questioning what even is an album lead the way for TNM reviews this time with Weezer's Gold Album, Chelsea Wolfe, Electric Callboy, Living Weapon, The Night Eternal, and Zorn going under the mag... more
Chelsea Wolfe's new album release show and Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American set arrive for a lucky few in the UK, there's new music from Haywire, God's Hate, and Down, the sad news of the passing of legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard, extreme legen... more
This week we discuss how Bloodstock's 2027 announcement doubles down on a new direction, and pull out some of the lesser discussed gems within the line-up.
Releases:
Various Artists - A Tribute to Smashing Pumpkins: Sending Hearts to All My Dearies more
After a week of exasperating and confusing news we discuss the unconfirmed firing of Sid Wilson by Slipknot and Merauder's absolutely bizarre crashout, as well as big live announcements from Wacken, Megadeth, Mick Gordon, and the potential dungeon sy... more
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A group of funny, very knowledgeable, very diligent people who love their heavy music.
They’re also kind and inclusive and never punch down and support and oppose the same kinds of people I do.
I’m a weekly listener and Patreon supporter and active participant on the pod’s
Facebook group, and have been for many years, and will be forever.
The thoughtfulness and attention given to the album reviews are almost as good as the albums themselves. Love the show and appreciate all the hard work.
I’ve been listening to this podcast since day one.
The Hyperblast format that was introduced has been a great improvement with news, live reviews and opinions I’ve come to trust. The new release album section has put so many bands on my radar and it’s great that they let you know what genre or vibe they are.
Can you get the one who can’t speak very well some speech therapy? I would imagine that being able to speak properly is the bare minimum if you are going to host a podcast? Borderline unlistenable
Gone by the wayside now. Made up genders, insisting covid was a scam blah blah blah.
Avoid. Try The Heavyist instead.
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This show combination of hard rock and metal culture delivers news, album reviews, and outspoken opinions with a candid, humorous lens. Episodes frequently cover festival lineups, live reports, and industry drama, paired with deep dives into new releases and band histories. A recurring strength is the hosts' willingness to push back on trends, celebrate lesser-known acts, and balance nostalgia with forward-looking commentary, making it a solid pick for listeners who want unvarnished takes and a sense of community around heavy music.
A standout feature is the energetic, banter-driven format that blends personal show experiences with on-site festival storytelling and fan perspectives. The evolving host lineup is often cited by listeners as a... more
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