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Episode 440: Bewitcher, Benthos, Dust Moth 2021 Album Reviews

Chill Pill

We calm it down this week, reviewing some albums much less intense than last week’s choices. In that, we have a new band, a band new to us, and a repeat offender, the latter of which is – oddly – the lightest, more tangentially connect to Metal band. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Also, want to help support the out of work touring and venue crews? Go to THIS PAGE to find out how you can help this podcast contribute to Crew Nation and make us review whatever you want.

And remember – Be responsible. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Reviews:
Bewitcher – Cursed by Thy Kingdom (Century Media)
Benthos – II (Eclipse)
Dust Moth – Rising // Sailing (A Thousand Arms) 

Episode 438: Dvne, Cryptosis, Beast of Nod 2021 Album Reviews

Trip Like I Do

In addition tor reviewing three new releases, we also kick off the show discussing some show and tour announcements!  Yeah, you read that right…it may be actually happening (in the US)!  Join that convo and discuss these albums in the comments!

Also, want to help support the out of work touring and venue crews? Go to THIS PAGE to find out how you can help this podcast contribute to Crew Nation and make us review whatever you want.

And remember – Be responsible. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Reviews:
Dvne – Etemen Ænka (Metal Blade)
Cryptosis – Bionic Swarm (Century Media)
Beast of Nod – Multiversal [explore the universe HERE]

Episode 432: Sh!t We Missed – Haken, Eternal Champion, Svalbard, Melted Bodies 2020 Album Reviews

Our Customary Start to a New Year

It’s that time of year!  That’s right, the time we dip our toes back into the previous year to check out some albums we missed.  Are there any here that may have changed our Top Albums list? Maybe…listen to find out!

As a reminder, you can still go to THIS PAGE to find out how you can help this podcast contribute to Crew Nation and make us review whatever you want.

And remember – Be responsible. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Reviews:
Haken – Virus (Inside Out)
Eternal Champion – Ravening Iron
Svalbard – When I Die, Will I Get Better (Translation Loss)
Melted Bodies – Enjoy Yourself (Sweatband Records)

Episode 431: 2020 Year End Lists – Part 2

Our 20 Favorite Albums of One of Our Least Favorite Years

This is it!  It is finally the end of 2020, and at the 11th hour, we are sharing our Top 20 albums fo the year.  Why did we wait so long? Mostly because Brian forgot to post it days ago.  But also because we wanted to go out with a bang?  Sure…let’s go with that….

Happy New Year everybody!  Here’s to a better year in 2021!
And remember – Be responsible. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Episode 428: Pallbearer, Spirit Adrift, Chaos Divine 2020 Album Reviews + Crew Nation Donor Pick

What Do You Call a Man with No Arms and No Legs in the Ocean?

There’s a couple of big releases this show, and we have a special guest to help us review them!  If you know bad jokes, you should be able to guess who it is.

You may also notice a review that seems out of place.  Why did we do it? Go to THIS PAGE to find out how you can help this podcast contribute to Crew Nation and make us review whatever you want.

And remember – Be safe. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Reviews:
Pallbearer – Forgotten Days (Nuclear Blast)
Spirit Adrift – Enlightened In Eternity (20 Buck Spin)
Chaos Divine – Legacies 

Crew Nation Donation Feature:
Frank Zappa