Distortion Analysis

TOPIC - Shock metal - when do bands go too far? Are they serious or is it just for attention? Including discussions of GG Allin and the Murder Junkies, A.C., Burzum/Mayhem, burning churches in the 90s, GWAR, etc. NEWS - Incantation has asked fans to bring non-perishable food items due to bad hospitality at venues during their tour. Eric Morotti - Drummer for Suffocation suddenly quits stating that he no longer wants to work with abusive drug addicts. He’s now playing with Sanguisugabogg on their tour with Lamb of God. Suffocation has responded by saying he was let go due to tour conflicts with Sanguisugabogg.The Pretty Reckless’ Taylor Momsen’s Recent Spider Bite Saw Her Spend Last Night In The Hospital: "..Poisonous spiders are NO BUENO"ALBUM REVIEW - William’s Pick: Cathedral - The Ethereal MirrorMYSTERY BAND - Sean’s PickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Our concert reviews:William - SunnSean - Bleed From WithinBaby Metal going on tour Halestorm. Yob, Dopethrone, Khemmis and Greenleaf among others confirmed for RippleFest this September in Austin, TX.Twisted Sister have announced their first dates with Sebastian Bach this September and October. Dimmu Borgir playing a limited run in the US with Hypocrisy, Suffocation and Hulder in August.  

The preview for episode 10 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

Ep. 9IntroTOPIC - Gear edition - an examination of Metallica’s amps. NEWS - LIVE NATION PRICE GOUGHING - A pair of Live Nation employees joked about “gouging” fans with fees and parking costs at concerts, further adding that these concertgoers are “so stupid” and that Live Nation is “robbing them blind, baby,” according to private messages released as court documents as part of Live Nation’s monopoly lawsuit. The Netflix of metal is out now called Thuderflix. Elder announce new album coming out in May, their 7th album entitled Through Zero. Former Misfits Frontman Michale Graves Signs Christian Record Deal, Announces ‘God Bless America Tour 2026’. Ross the Boss Friedman from Manowar and The Dictators passes away at 72 - rockers are getting old. Dark Throne have a new album coming out called Pre-Historic Metal with one of the stupidest covers I’ve ever seen - Looks like a Black Metal farmer. ALBUM REVIEW - At The Gates - Slaughter of the SoulMYSTERY BAND - William’s PickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Pentagram embarking on farewell tour in August.   Coheed and Cambria are touring North America with Shinedown. Hatebreed are touring this summer with various openers including Devourment and Incantation. The Pretty Reckless announced a US tour in support of their album Dear God.  Outro

The preview for episode 9 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - POLITICS AND METAL - DO THEY GO TOGETHER OR DO PEOPLE JUST WANT THE ESCAPE? Tom Morello called out Kristi Noem for using Nazi language, Drop Kick Murphy’s release a new anti ICE song and new Lamb of God album Into Oblivion about our country right now as examples. System of a Down drummer is MAGA. Recent controversy with Dead Kennedys and Punk in the Park event as that event was recently cancelled. Dogma unable to tour US due to Visa complications, other bands too. NEWS - Update to the new Vinnie Vincent album - the prices have changed from our first report. Phil Campbell of Motorhead died joining Lemmy in the Rainbow room in the sky. and Controversy with Deicide as former guitarist Eric Hoffman is publicly lashing out at Glen Benton for not paying royalties and merch monies properly. This also happened not too along ago with Cradle of Filth and a number of their members coming after Dani Filth. Ghost are taking a hiatus from touring as Tobias Forge wants to spend time with his family. New Neurosis album “An Undying Love for a Burning World” with Aaron Turner (founder of Hydra Head records and part of the bands SUMAC and Isis) replacing Scott Kelly. Geoff Tate releasing Operation Mindcrime III without the rest of Queensryche. ALBUM REVIEW - Suicidal Tendencies  - How Can I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can’t Even Smile TodayMYSTERY BAND - Sean’s pickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS -Bleed From Within on tour for Zenith, seeing them soon, Wolfmother on tour this summer.  https://aftershockfestival.com - Coming up in October, Jinger on North American headlining tour with Crystal Lake and Entheos, Fire in the Mountains with the return of Neurosis: https://www.fitmfest.com

The preview for episode 8 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - INTERVIEW WITH KING FOWLEY FROM DECEASEDNEWS - William Shatner announces new metal album that will include covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest along with originals. Henry Rollins and Zakk Wylde are contributing to it. Tesla have signed with Frontier Records. Iron Maiden’s official documentary “Burning Ambition” is coming out in May. According to recent interviews with Roddy Bottum and Mike Patton it looks like Faith No More is no more. Sebastian Bach has replaced Dee Snider in Twisted Sister for a handful of shows they’ll be playing. Snider was sidelined by some physical ailments he’s dealing with right now. ALBUM REVIEW - Deceased: Children Of The MorgueMYSTERY BAND - William’s pickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Punk in the Park has been canceled due to political conflicts. Inkarnation coming up in July: https://inkcarceration.com, Queens of The Stone Age on tour for their Catacombs album. 

The preview for episode 7 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - Interview with Jimi MitchellJimi on YouTube and FB: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzyC59_-yGK_NXBqFwsJ5Q?view_as=subscriberhttps://www.facebook.com/jimimitchellmetalNEWS - The MELVINS and NAPALM DEATH join forces for Savage Imperial Death March (April 10, Ipecac Recordings), Loudness have announced a tour for their 45th anniversary this coming summer. Dave Ellefson now playing bass in Metal Church for their new album - new video “Brainwash Game”. Nevermore has officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, new singer, new label.  ALBUM REVIEW - Hammerfall: Legacy of Kings (1998)MYSTERY BAND - Sean’s PickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Amon Amarth and Dethklok are teaming up for one hell of a tour in 2026 dubbed The Amonklok Conquest. Kreator on tour with Carcass and Cold Steel in May.

The preview for episode 6 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - Why is it cool to shit on Metallica (the Taylor Swift of Metal)? NEWS - Dave Mustaine Wants Megadeth to Tour With Metallica: Dave Mustaine thinks Megadeth touring with Metallica would 'make everything right' between him, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Also Megadeth covers “Ride the Lightning”, Alice In Chains changes their name temporarily for a good cause. ALBUM REVIEW - Alice In Chains: DirtMYSTERY BAND - William’s pickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Rob Zombie touring with Marylin Manson - August, https://www.milwaukeemetalfestival.com (John Bush, etc.) - May,  https://summerof99festival.com - July

The preview for episode 5 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - David Lee Roth announcing tour. Motley Crue also touring for REUNION tour (didn’t they do a retirement tour?). When should bands retire? Up to them or the fans? NEWS - Metallica setting up residency in the Sphere in LV. Vicious Rumors are back with a new video, album and tour. Poison reunion tour nuked due to Brett Michaels’ money demands. ALBUM REVIEW - Unearth: The Wretched; The RuinousMYSTERY BAND - Sean’s PickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - BEHEMOTH Announces North American Tour With DEICIDE, IMMOLATION & ROTTING CHRIST, Clutch, COC, JD Pinkus, Whores and Crobot (opening in diff markets) also touring in April and May, SEPULTURA announces final US tour ever in May

The preview for episode 4 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC - Exodus selling shirts - how bands make music in the metal underground, the impact of streaming on bands and their careersNEWS - According to studies that have been done dudes only play extreme metal to impress other dudesALBUM REVIEW - Megadeth: So Far, So Good, So WhatMYSTERY BAND - William’s pickLIVE SHOWS / TOURS - https://www.headbangersboat.com, Maryland Deathfest - https://deathfests.com, Testament with Overkill and Destruction on tour

The preview for episode 3 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

TOPIC OF THE PODCAST - MTV shutting down and it’s impact on metal Metal news - Geezer Butler Says He’s Using An AI Singer While Writing Songs For His Next Solo Album, AI in musicAlbum reviews - Lamb of God: ResolutionMystery band of the weekLive shows or tours going on / that we’ve seen. Discussion of upcoming tours we’re interested in. - TSO just wrapped up latest holiday tour

The preview for episode 2 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday. 

Our debut episode! We introduce ourselves and discuss our musical industry backgrounds. Our music news segments includes stories about Lamb of God, the Stubhub controversy, Megadeth retiring and more. We review the Morbid Angel album Blessed Are The Sick and Sean shares his mystery band of the week. We wrap up the episode talking about live shows from Lamb of God, Sanguisugabogg, Sinister, Master, and the Maryland Deathfest. 

The preview for our first episode premiering Tuesday, April 7th!