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Episode 442: Yautja, The Day of the Beast, Tooth and Claw 2021 Album Reviews

You Can’t Say We Didn’t Show Up

Sorry for the long wait!!  Sometimes life gets in the way. We’re here now, though, and we have three new heavy releases to discuss…as per usual. 

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:
Yautja – The Lurch (Relapse)
The Day of the Beast – Indisputably Carnivorous (Prosthetic)
Tooth and Claw – Dream of Ascension (Good Fight) 

Episode 420: Valkyrie, Earthdiver, Custom Black 2020 Album Reviews + Crew Nation Fan Pick

Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em

So, in case you haven’t noticed, we themed this episode!  Enjoy it, because it probably isn’t gonna happen again for quite a while.

You may also notice a review that, well, doesn’t fit.  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 – Stay safe. Stay healthy. Stay Metal.

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Reviews:
Valkyrie – Fear (Relapse)
Earthdiver – Lord of the Cosmos
Custom Black – Saxon Lady

Crew Nation Donation Feature:
The Beatles – Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Parlophone)

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Episode 418: Lamb of God, End, 16 2020 Album Reviews + Inside Out Music Showcase

We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Notes!

Actually, yes we do. Well, at least Brian needs notes.  Regardless, we have some good recommendations this week, some from familiar territory, and others new to us!

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

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Reviews:
Lamb of God – Lamb of God (Epic)
End – Splinters from an Ever-Changing Face (Closed Casket)
16 – Dream Squasher (Relapse)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Episode 399: Exhumed, Insomnium, Gatecreeper 2019 Album Reviews + Target Bandcamp Pick

Seasonality

Between these new albums, our ABC pic, and the two live reviews, we had lot to discuss this week…and discuss we did!  We’d like to talk you too, so share your thoughts in the comments!

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Reviews:
Exhumed – Horror (Relapse)
Insomnium – Heart Like a Grave (Century Media)
Gatecreeper – Deserted (Relapse)

Live Reviews:
Rock and Shock featuring Revocation, Skeletal Remains, Conjurer, Psycroptic, Korpiklaani, and Eluveitie and more at the Palladium in Worcester, MA on October 11, 2019

The Berserker Tour featuring Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, At the Gates, and Grand Magus at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, NY on October 12, 2019

T is for
Target (Chile)

 

 

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Episode 392: He Is Legend, Torche, Immortal Bird 2019 Album Reviews + Mireplaner Bandcamp Pick

Day Drinking and Head Banging

Brian was up visiting Nick for the weekend when this episode was recorded and, actually, it’s the first time this year it happened. The show doesn’t really go down any differently, but it’s still fun for us.  It also gets us to plan ahead better, so a lot of that happened! Like you care…

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Reviews:
He Is Legend – White Bat (Spinefarm)
Torche – Admission (Relapse)
Immortal Bird – Thrive on Neglect (20 Buck Spin)

M is for
Mireplaner

 

 

 

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