MSRcast 324: World Cup of Metal

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon kick things off with the latest metal news, including the highly anticipated reunion show from Edguy, upcoming live streams from Hellfest, rumors of a 2027 tour from Faith No More, thoughts on A Screaming Life by Kim Thayil, and news that Mike Mangini has joined Godsmack. They also discuss the newly announced 2026 tour from Sleep. Musically, the crew spotlights new tracks from Radiant Black with "Through the Valley of Decay" and Atavistia with "Old Gods Awaken." Later, they share the albums currently dominating their playlists, including releases from Gravety, Tarja, Vanden Plas, Seven Metal Sins, and Sleeping Pulse. For the main topic, MSRcast launches the first-ever Metal World Cup, a 32-country single-elimination tournament to determine which nation produces the best metal. Using criteria such as historical influence, legendary bands, consistency, subgenre diversity, and global impact, the hosts debate each matchup and begin narrowing the field in a battle for international metal supremacy. Tune in and see if your country has what it takes to claim the crown! 🤘🌍🎸 Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more.  Connect with us via [email protected], and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!