Metal Geeks Podcast/MSRcast Metal Podcast

On Metal Geeks 281: For All Geekery, the crew dives into a packed mix of geek news, reviews, and metal. The show opens with talk of the Monkeeing Around Podcast  that Cary the Metal Geek was on, the benefit for Garrick Smith from Helstar, along with a review of Helloween/Beast In Black. In What We Watching, the crew breaks down High Potential, Project Hail Mary, For All Mankind, Widow’s Bay, Euphoria Season 3, Bloodhounds Seasons 1 & 2, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and Thrash. What We Marvel centers on Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, while What We Reading digs into There Is No Antimemetics Division. What We Star Wars explores Maul: Shadow Lord, and What We Gaming covers Chainstaff, Mouse P.I. For Hire, and Pragmata. George Hates Metal delivers Rezn – “Cloudfall,” Witch Ripper – “The Portal / Through the Hourglass,” and Melechesh – “The Seventh Verdict / Sentinels of Shamash,” followed by reactions to the Resident Evil (Zach Cregger) trailer. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

MSRcast 322: Riff Forward charges ahead with a stacked episode as we recap the epic Helloween & Beast In Black San Antonio show, dive into early talk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and react to the unexpected mashup vibes of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reimagined with The Muppets. We also unpack the surprise final album from Spirit Adrift and discuss Metal Church as part of the episode’s conversation. Plus, we’ve got a killer playlist featuring Helloween, Winterfylleth, Haserot, The Solitude, Myrath, Mammon’s Throne, Witch Ripper, and Power Paladin—so crank it up and riff forward with us!  This week’s playlist includes: Helloween - Hey Lord! - Better Than Raw Winterfylleth - Perdition’s Flame - The Unyielding Season Haserot - Poverty of Thought The Solitude - Deny The Sun - The Sound of Absent Life Myrath - Still the Dawn Will Come - Wilderness of Mirrors Mammon’s Throne - Elixir - My Body to the Worms Witch Ripper - Symmetry of the Hourglass - Through the Hourglass Power Paladin - The Royal Road - Beyond the Reach of Enchantment 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!

Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Justin from the Harsh Vocals Podcast bring the noise in Episode 280! The crew kicks things off with Top of the Show News, including a full Hell’s Heroes review and a rundown of the Acid Bath show, alongside Obituary, High on Fire, and Necrofier. They also dive into the surprising cancellation of Nevermore’s U.S. appearance at ProgPower and the announcement that Ashes of Ares will step in to perform The Dark Saga. From there, it’s a packed round of “What We Watching,” covering Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, For All Mankind, Invincible Season 5, and Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die. George also checks in with Project Hail Mary and Anaconda. The crew keeps the Marvel hype going with Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Gaming gets a heavy spotlight with titles like Crimson Desert, Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Infinite Wealth, Resident Evil Requiem, Super Meat Boy 3D, and South of Midnight—plus a discussion on the latest PlayStation price hikes and what it means for gamers. Plus, don’t miss another installment of George Hates Metal, featuring The Silver The episode wraps with a killer “What We Jammin” segment, including talk on Sun Don’t Shine (featuring members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, and Down), alongside tracks from Winterfylleth, Myrath, At The Gates, Exodus, Green Carnation, Temple of Void, Lomsk, Graufar, Fire Magic, Nazghor, Galibot, Toward the Throne, and more. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

MSRcast 321: The Skies Turn Metal – Hell’s Heroes VIII Review The skies darken and the riffs get heavier as MSRcast returns with Episode 321! Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into the chaos and glory of Hell’s Heroes VIII, breaking down standout performances, unforgettable moments, and why this fest continues to be a must-attend for true metalheads. On the new music front, we spotlight and preview upcoming releases from Armored Saint, Moonspell, Spell, Hecate Enthroned, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, and Draconian, alongside fresh cuts from Neurosis, Exodus, Lamb of God, Angus McSix (yes, really 😄), Temple of Void, and Hanging Garden.We also dig into:Green Carnation and their epic continuation A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, Geoff Tate tackling Operation: Mindcrime 3, The formation of Lex Legion, featuring members tied to King Diamond’s legacy, and news on a new Anthrax album aiming for a more mature sound with a September release window.  Plus, we take a moment to honor the legacy of Phil Campbell. This week’s playlist includes: Vreid – The Skies Turn Black Temple Balls – There Will Be Blood Voidchaser – Hyperconverter Deadvoid Inc – Grounding the Unreal Aeon Gods – Birth of Light Turn it up and let the skies turn metal. 🤘 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!

This week, Cary, Brutal Dave, and George dive into everything metal, geek, and pop culture! We kick things off with our uninformed Oscar predictions, reveal the latest Comicpalooza 2026 guests, and dive into the Nevermore 2026 lineup. On the screen, we’re watching Scrubs Season 10, Wings: Man on the Run, Tournament of Champions, Ted Season 2, and Shrinking Season 3, while George shares his takes on Knight in the Seven Kingdoms, DTF St. Louis, Rental Family, the Scrubs reboot, and The Simpsons Season 37 & 800th episode. In comics, we’re reading We Are Taking Everyone Down from Image Comics. Gamers, get ready for Mini Shoot Adventures, Resident Evil Requiem, and High on Life 2. George Hates Metal brings the heat with Vreid’s From These Woods, and our jam session covers a massive range of new metal, delivering everything from crushing riffs to epic melodies for every metalhead to enjoy. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Welcome back to MSRcast, the Mainstream Resistance Podcast! On this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by a very special guest — Daniel Fenton from the Travels With A Headbanger YouTube channel. Daniel jumps on the show to talk about his channel and how he’s been documenting metal adventures around the world. We dive into the madness of Hell’s Heroes, share stories from the high seas aboard 70,000 Tons of Metal, talk about other unforgettable metal festivals, and celebrate the global community that makes heavy metal such an incredible culture. So crack a beverage, crank the volume, and join us for another worldwide metal conversation on MSRcast! 🤘 Subscribe and learn more at https://www.youtube.com/@TravelsofaHeadbanger Playlist: Battle Ruins - Glorious Dead Lay Under Waves - Glorious Dead Jag Panzer - Reign of the Tyrants - Ample Destruction Iron Savior - Forever Young - Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy 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!

This week, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed show of metal news, reviews, and killer tracks. We kick things off with the newly revealed lineup from Nevermore and discuss the latest developments surrounding Arch Enemy’s vocalist. From there, we break down a live show experience featuring Katatonia and Opeth, and discuss the latest brutality from Kreator, and finally have our discussion on the new Megadeth.  We also look ahead to must-see upcoming shows including Hell’s Heroes, Dethklok with Amon Amarth, and Helloween alongside Beast In Black. The playlist is stacked with heavy hitters and hidden gems, featuring Cold Communion, Vandor, Freedom Call, For My Pain…, Tailgunner, Sad Whisperings and Kreator.  In our “What We’re Jamming” segment, we crank up new and notable releases from Mega Colossus, Monstrosity, Worm, Mayhem, and the latest from Hellripper. Playlist: Cold Communion - Threshold - Monuments to Ruin Vandor - Another Life - The Ember Eye Pt II : The Portal of Truth Freedom Call/Ensiferum - Heavy Metal Happy Core For My Pain… - Time Will Heal Our Wounds - Buried Blue Tailgunner - War in Heaven - Midnight Blitz Kreator - Blood of our Blood - Krushers of the World Sad Whisperings - Shadow Work - The Hermit  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!

This week on Metal Geeks, we kick things off with some heavy headlines—paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek, talking a quick plunge into the madness of 70,000 Tons of Metal, reacting to Josh D’Amaro stepping in as Disney’s new CEO, and pouring one out for the last Houston-area Alamo Drafthouse closures. From there, we dive into what we’ve been watching—from Roofman and Caught Stealing to The Muppet Show and The ’Burbs. George loads up GT with The Rip, Fackham Hall, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Pitt, while we break down the Mandalorian and Grogu “Superb Owl” spot, Marvel’s Wonder Man, and the game Romeo Is A Dead Man. And of course, George Hates Metal returns with Marianas Rest’s Burden bringing the emotional devastation. Heavy riffs, geek debates, and absolute chaos—just the way we like it. 🤘 Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

All aboard the metal boat! 🤘⚓MSRcast Episode 318 drops anchor with a full 70000 Tons of Metal 2026 recap! Your hosts Cary the Metal Geek, Sean the Metal Pigeon, and Kim the Metal Geek break down Cary and Kim’s wild experience on board the world’s heaviest cruise—from nonstop riffs and stacked lineups to life at sea surrounded by metalheads from every corner of the globe. Before setting sail, we rewind to Miami and dive into the chaos of the Heavy Metal Beach Party. Hear the highs, the chaos, the must-see bands, and the little moments you only get on 70K Tons. We cap things off the right way with a crushing track from Corpse Hole to send you straight into the pit. Turn it up, grab a drink, and sail into Episode 318 of MSRcast, and most importantly, Keep it Metal! Playlist:  Corpse Hole - World Rotted Black 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!

Joining Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are Justin Kramer from The Metal Exchange Podcast—a multiple-time 70000 Tons of Metal sailor—and Rusty Conner from Lone Star Metal. We break down the bands we’re most excited to see live, what first-timers should realistically expect, and how to survive (and thrive) on your first voyage. From rookie questions to veteran tips, Justin helps answer everything beginners need to know before stepping on board, making this episode the perfect starting point whether you’re already booked or just metal-curious about life at sea. If you’ve ever dreamed of setting sail on the world’s loudest cruise, this episode is your all-access pass. All aboard, raise the horns, and prepare for riffs, waves, and pure metal chaos 🤘⚓ Playlist: Illdisposed - Dark - 1800 Vindication Paradise Lost - Tyrants Serenade - Salvation Ereb Altor - Valkyrian Fate - Halsingenmorker Suidakra - Batll-Cairns - Book of Dowth 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!

Metal Geeks Episode 277: 2025 Rewind Geekery The year 2025 is in the books, and it’s time to look back. In this special 2025 Rewind Geekery episode, your hosts Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George Tripsas convene to break down the year that was 2025 from every angle a true geek could want. We pay tribute to some of the incredible people we sadly lost in 2025, then dive headfirst into our favorite pop culture moments of the year. From standout movies and binge-worthy TV shows to unforgettable video games and killer music releases, nothing is off-limits. We even crack open the pages and talk about some of our favorite reads that helped define the year. From heartfelt tributes to passionate debates, it’s exactly the kind of rewind only Metal Geeks can deliver—strap in and relive 2025 with us.  Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮  

Before turning the page to a new year, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon take a wide-angle look at everything that defined 2025. In this extended rewind episode, the guys reflect on the albums that dominated their listening over the past year—and admit they were genuinely surprised by which records ended up standing out the most, with unexpected favorites and late-year releases reshaping their perspective. The conversation turns reflective with an In Memoriam segment, honoring the musicians, artists, and influential figures we lost in 2025 and recognizing the lasting impact they left on metal and music culture. From there, Cary and Sean revisit the biggest moments in metal and music news, breaking down the stories that shaped the scene and sparked conversation throughout the year. The episode wraps with discussion of recent live shows, including reactions to performances by Sarah Brightman, Omnium Gatherum, and Death Angel, sharing what made each show memorable and how they stacked up live. Part reflection, part tribute, and part concert recap, Episode 316 serves as MSRcast’s thoughtful send-off to 2025—before charging headfirst into what’s next. 🤘 in time for their long-awaited reunion and upcoming appearance at ProgPower next year. We break down their entire discography in a full tier-list showdown, and trust us…the rankings might surprise you. But that’s not all—there’s plenty happening across the metal world. We dig into lineup and vocalist shake-ups with Firewind, Arch Enemy, Angra, and Metal Church, plus excitement builds as a brand-new Anthrax record nears completion. Of course, we also share what we’ve been spinning lately, and take some time to get to know Will beyond the riffs. 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!

Metal Geeks Episode 276: End of Year Geekery wraps up the year with Cary the Metal Geek alongside special guests Justin the Metal Detector from the Harsh Vocals podcast and Metal Mike Lawrence for an all-encompassing dive into metal, movies, TV, comics, and games. At the top of the show, the crew pays tribute to Rob Reiner, talks about Spinal Tap 2 heading to HBO Max, recaps live shows from Death Angel and Vio-lence, as well as Omnium Gatherum with Aether Realm and Hinayana, discusses Battle Beast and their new singer, and breaks down why rock and metal albums are dominating vinyl collectors lists, with nearly half of the most-collected releases on Discogs coming from the genre.  In What We’re Watching, the Geeks cover Stranger Things Season 5, The Running Man, Fallout Season 2, Tournament of Champions: Christmas Edition, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Movie, Zootopia 2, and The Beatles Anthology Remastered, followed by What We Reading, What We Star Wars, and What We Marvel with Aliens vs. Avengers. On the gaming side, the episode dives into Meta Quest 3, Deadpool VR, Alien VR, Metroid Prime 4, Terminator 2: No Fate, Skate Story, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Dispatch, and Keeper, plus a full recap of The Game Awards 2025, including reveals like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Resident Evil: Requiem, and Tomb Raider Catalyst. George lets loose in George Hates Metal, targeting Abduction’s Truth Is as Sharp a Sword as Vengeance (Existentialismus) and Orbis de Ignis’ Golden Snake (Ancestral Strides), before the episode closes with What We Jammin. Learn more about the Harsh Vocals podcast at www.harshvocals.com Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a monumental episode as we welcome special guest Will Bozarth to dive deep into the legacy of Nevermore—just in time for their long-awaited reunion and upcoming appearance at ProgPower next year. We break down their entire discography in a full tier-list showdown, and trust us…the rankings might surprise you. But that’s not all—there’s plenty happening across the metal world. We dig into lineup and vocalist shake-ups with Firewind, Arch Enemy, Angra, and Metal Church, plus excitement builds as a brand-new Anthrax record nears completion. Of course, we also share what we’ve been spinning lately, and take some time to get to know Will beyond the riffs. 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!

The Geekery returns! In Episode 275, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George Tripsas reunite to talk metal news, concerts, movies, TV, books, and games. We start with upcoming shows like Death To All with Gorguts, Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Micky Dolenz, along with recaps of the Devo/B-52s show, the Helstar release show, and the Judas Priest and Alice Cooper tour stop. We move into our latest watches and reads, covering It: Welcome to Derry, Megan 2.0, The Lowdown, Predator: Badlands, our takes on Frankenstein, Freakier Friday, Epic Ride: The Story of Universal, Brutal Dave’s Mike Flanagan rewatches, Weapons, Together, The Toxic Avenger, Plubris, and dive into books with Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Rites, Disney Adults, and Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. In gaming, we talk about what we’ve been playing, including Painkiller, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ball x Pit, Keeper, and Angry Video Game Nerd: 8-Bit. This week’s George Hates Metal features tracks from Godark (“Nightmare Walk”), Your Inland Empire (“There Is No Me”), and Sinsaenum (“Spiritual Lies”). Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮 Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist!

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave as they sit down with the legendary artist Sawblade 666 for an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation. The trio dives into their experiences at the Rock Art Poster Show, explores Sawblade’s early cover work with Mainstream Resistance, and talks about collaborating with heavyweights like Anthrax, Insect Warfare, and many other amazing bands. They also dig into his time in War Master, his killer T-shirts now available at Spencer’s, his rad work with Garbage Pail Kids, and—most importantly—his upcoming Kickstarter for the brutal new comic series Terrorat on Lethal Comics. A must-listen for metalheads, art fiends, and anyone who loves the intersection of heavy music and cutting-edge creativity. Rock on and geek out! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮 Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist!

In Episode 314 of MSRcast, titled Never Stop Metaling, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed discussion celebrating all things heavy! The duo breaks down the latest in the metal world, from the massive Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax tour announcement to Helloween’s long-awaited return and Megadeth’s bold cover of Ride the Lightning. They also share live concert reviews of Devo and The B-52s’ eccentric tour and the powerhouse pairing of Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. Plus, they talk about Ozzy Osbourne’s new book and look ahead to can’t-miss upcoming shows like Death To All, Death Angel, and Omnium Gatherum. The conversation takes a deep and emotional turn as they explore the impact of Megadeth possibly ending their career — what that means for the future of thrash metal and how fans react when one of the genre’s giants calls it a day. Rounding out the episode is a killer playlist featuring Unto Others, The Other, Wheel of Time, Memories of Old, Empire Drowns, Defecto, Nailed to Obscurity, Aephanemer, and Aedan Sky, along with what Cary and Sean have been spinning lately, including Lunatic Soul, Blood Sky, Dream Theater, Arouse the Darkness, Ulvehyrde, Psychonaut, and Galactic Empire. Tune in and remember — no matter what happens in the world of metal, you can never stop metaling!  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!

Join Cary the Metal Geek as we sit down with Chaz Von Graves and Flynn Préjean, the founders of the Rock Art Poster Show, for an inside look at one of the most exciting events celebrating music, art, and metal culture. We dive into the story behind the show, the artists, and the posters that bring live music to life on the wall. Catch the Rock Art Poster Show in Houston at Equal Parts Brewing from November 7 through 9, and get inspired by the creativity and passion that fuel this one-of-a-kind experience. Tune in for art, metal, and pure geekery—this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮 Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like.  You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist!

Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are back and firing on all cylinders in Turbo Geekery! The guys dive into Rush’s upcoming tour and ticket pricing, the Armored Saint/Michael Schenker UFO show, and pay tribute to legends Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates and iconic artist Drew Struzan. In What We’re Gaming, they tackle the Xbox Game Pass price hike, explore Silent Hill f, Hades II, Ghost of Yotei, Cronos, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Absolun, and revisit Super Mario Galaxy. Dave also finishes Turbo Overkill and reloads with Rise of the Triad. For What We’re Watching, it’s a mix of sci-fi, documentaries, and horror as they cover Tron: Ares, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, Black Rabbit, Peacemaker S2, Elio, John Candy: I Like Me, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Alien Earth, and a marathon of Halloween favorites including The Shining, Trick ’R Treat, Cabin in the Woods, and more. They wrap it up with What We’re Reading, diving into Ozzy’s new memoir Last Rites. Metal, games, and geekery collide at full speed in this turbo-charged episode of Metal Geeks! Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at [email protected], and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

The flames of metal burn bright in this episode of MSRcast as Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive into the latest happenings from the heavy music world! The duo discuss the blistering new Megadeth single, the powerhouse Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne “War Pigs” charity collaboration, and the brand-new Ozzy Osbourne documentary on Paramount. They also pay tribute to the late Edward Reekers, talk about Rush hitting the road again, and share highlights from the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise and ProgPower USA 2026 lineup. The conversation continues with discussions on Amorphis, Paradise Lost, and plenty more metal musings that prove the fire never fades. The playlist includes Mors Principium Est, Athorn, Hooded Menace, Manegarm, Wings of Steel, Void, Helstar, and Vintersorg. 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!

Welcome to a very special episode of the Metal Geeks Podcast! Cary the Metal Geek and MSRcast co-host Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by none other than Paul Kuhr from Novembers Doom. We dig into the band’s brand-new album Major Arcana, talk ProgPower memories, Falling Leaves, and plenty of metal musings before diving into Paul’s Star Wars fandom—his involvement with the 501st, his love of the galaxy far, far away, and even comparing Star Wars tattoos! From there, the geekery continues with discussions about Alien: Earth, Superman, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and so much more! More info on Novembers Doom: https://novembersdoomband.net/ Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at [email protected], and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

In this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and crew dive deep into a packed slate of metal and geekery. We kick things off with highlights and stories from ProgPower 2025, then pay heartfelt tributes to three legends we’ve recently lost: Robert Redford, Brent Hinds, and Tomas Lindberg. On the film and TV front, we unleash our thoughts on upcoming and cult-favorite projects, including Deathgasm 2, The Toxic Avenger, Nobody 2, Weapons, Peacemaker, Alien: Earth, The Long Walk, and Lego Voyagers. Along the way, we also discuss the phenomenon of Disney Adults and revisit the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Rebels. The gaming side of geekery levels up as we explore the new adventure Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants, dive into the announcement of Borderlands 4, and slash our way through the cyber mayhem of Turbo Overkill. To wrap things up, George takes the mic for another round of George Hates Metal, with this episode’s metal targets being In Mourning and Urne. We also dive into discussions on a wide range of bands, including Green Carnation, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Novembers Doom, Sanguisugabogg, Krigsgrav, Nailed to Obscurity, Helstar, Coroner, Hooded Menace, Gjallhorn’s Wrath, Revocation, Helloween, Amorphis, Baest, Between the Buried and Me, Der Weg einer Freiheit, and Falling Leaves. Packed with riffs, laughs, tributes, and geeky goodness, Episode 270 proves that wherever metal meets fandom, the Metal Geeks are there to preside over the Order of Geekery!

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are back with a brand-new episode of MSRcast, and this time Cary brings stories straight from ProgPower 2025! Joining the conversation are returning guests Metal Mike and Kim the Voice from the Other Room as the crew dives deep into the festival—sharing favorite bands, debating the best opener, midcard, and headliner, spotlighting the most intriguing set, and even breaking down which acts had the strongest sound, lighting, stage presence, and overall performance. But the metal chatter doesn’t stop there—we also look ahead to the freshly announced ProgPower 2026 lineup and the roster for Hell’s Heroes 2026. 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!

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are back with another heavy dose of metal talk and tunes! In this episode, we dive into a full Bruce Dickinson concert review, explore the reimagining of More Balls to Picasso, and discuss the gothic chaos of Cradle of Filth. We’ll also cover the exciting Power Quest reunion and debate WatchMojo’s latest Top 20 Modern Metal Bands list. As always, we pack the show with a crushing playlist featuring Helloween, In Mourning, Blackbraid, Primal Fear, Charon, Falling Leaves, and more. Plus, Cary shares what’s been spinning in his playlist lately from Green Carnation, November’s Doom, Wolfheart, Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Alice Cooper, Unleashed, Between the Buried and me, Theurgion, Arjen Lucassen, and beyond. Playlist: Helloween - A Little is a Little Too Much In Mourning - Silver Crescent - Song of the Cranes Blackbraid - Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of My Death - Blackbraid III Primal Fear - Far Away - Domination Charon - Fall of Angels - Fall of Angels (single) Falling Leaves - We Are Alone - The Silence That Binds Us 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!

Welcome to MSRcast Episode 310: Into the Doom! In this special extended interview, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon sit down with Larry Roberts of Novembers Doom to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album Major Arcana. We explore their highly anticipated appearance at ProgPower 2025, reflect on the lasting influence of Celtic Frost, and wander through plenty of other realms of metal and geekery along the way. Doom, riffs, and geek talk—it’s all here in one epic conversation. Playlist: Novembers Doom - Mercy - Major Arcana Novembers Doom - Within My Flesh - To Welcome The Fade Celtic Frost -  Rex Irae (Requiem) - Into the Pandemonium 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!

Join Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George  we dive headfirst into a wild mix of metal, movies, TV, and games! We kick things off with a review of the Weird Al concert before breaking down the first wave of Hell’s Heroes 2026 band announcements. Then we geek out over the latest in pop culture, including The White Lotus Season 3, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, King of the Hill, Happy Gilmore 2, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Twisted Metal Season 2, Clown in a Cornfield, Marshmallow, Life of Chuck, and Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. On the gaming side, we level up with takes on Donkey Kong: Bananza, Robocop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Hexen/Heretic Remaster, Mafia: The Old Country, Ultrakill, and a discussion about the most influential gaming console in our own lives. In our George Hates Metal segment, George faces down Shadecrown – The Art of Grieving, while we also spotlight new metal from Blackbraid III, Technologist, Nailed to Obscurity, Kirigsgrav, Crimson Shadows, Shadecrown, and Black Knight,  Whether you’re here for the laughs, the riffs, or the geeky deep-dives, we’ve got you covered. Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘 Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at [email protected], and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they're joined by Chris and Justin from the Metal Exchange Podcast for an in-depth beginner’s guide to ProgPower USA! We kick things off by paying tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, then dive into everything you need to know about attending the festival—from travel tips to band highlights. Plus, we showcase music from this year’s lineup, including Cemetery Skyline, November's Doom, Eclipse, and Skald. Got questions about ProgPower? We’ve got answers. Playlist: Black Sabbath - Solitude Cemetery Skyline - The Coldest Heart November’s Doom - Major Arcana Eclipse - The Downfall of Eden Skald - Fimbulvetr 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!

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Not-So-Brutal George as they're joined by friend of the show and Harsh Vocals host Justin Corbett for a jam-packed return to geekery! In this episode, the crew reflects on the recent passing of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, dives into the Back to the Beginning show, and discusses a wild variety of geeky goodness including Sinners, Heads of State, It's Always Sunny, The Bear, Superman, Duster, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Until Dawn, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Friendship, Eddington, Dexter, Thunderbolts, and Ironheart. In gaming, we explore the madness of Donkey Kong Bananza, the shadows of Shadow Labyrinth, and finally wrap up the main story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. And of course, no episode is complete without a chaotic round of George Hates Metal, where each host brings a band to the ring: Cold Slither, Pteraeon, and Atlantic. Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮 Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group.  Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like.  You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist

In episode 308 of MSRcast, we journey Beyond the Metal! Your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a jam-packed episode featuring a recap of Comicpalooza 2025, reactions to the first band announcements for 70,000 Tons of Metal, and thoughts on Lux Terminus stepping in at ProgPower USA. We also discuss the recent Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath tribute show and wrap things up with some spirited rounds of This or That: Metal Edition. The episode’s playlist includes tracks from Valhalore, Fairyland, Defenders of the Faith, The Bleak Picture, Hexvessel, Insania, Ambush, and Leverage. Keep it metal!  Playlist: Valhalore - Edge of Forever - Beyond the Stars Fairyland - To the Stars and Beyond - The Story Remains Defenders of the Faith - Darkside Brigade - Odes to the Gods The Bleak Picture - Plagued By Sorrow - Shades of Life Hexvessel - Mother Destroyer - Nocturne Insania - The Trinity - The Great Apocalypse Ambush - Evil IN All Dimensions Leverage - Moon of Madness - Gravity 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. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

In this episode of Metal Geeks, we’re recapping our wild and geeky adventure at Comicpalooza 2025! From meeting the cast of Resident Alien to chatting with the legendary Patton Oswalt and soaking in all the pop culture mayhem, it was a weekend to remember. Then, we take you to the full recording of our live panel at the Podcast Pavilion, where we revisited the glory days of Astroworld with special guests Bryan Fuqua, a Six Flags expert and historian, and Juan from Super Happy Incredible Toys, whose art keeps the spirit of Houston’s beloved theme park alive. It’s a celebration of fandom, nostalgia, and of course, metal! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist  

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a packed episode covering hot takes on Sleep Token and the ongoing debate around gatekeeping in metal. We also dive into Katatonia’s newly announced album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, fan outrage over Iron Maiden’s current setlist, and the reveal of Helloween’s upcoming album. Plus, we preview anticipated post-summer releases from Arjen Lucassen, Amorphis, and Paradise Lost, and discuss why Jon Aldara won’t be touring with Iotunn. We also nerd out over the newly revealed lineup for G.I. Joe’s fictional metal band Cold Slither, and as always, spin a killer playlist to soundtrack the conversation. This episode features tracks from Elvenking, Slow Fall, Opia, Everon, The Haunted, Maestrick and Mercury Tide. Turn it up and Keep it Metal!  Playlist: Elvenking - Gone Epoch - Reader of the Runes (Luna) Slow Fall - Mercury Moon - Blood Eclipse Opia - The Fade - I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep Everon - No Embrace - Shells  The Haunted - death to the crown - songs of last resort Maestrick - Upside Down - Espresso Della Vita: Lunare Mercury Tide - And between Day and Night - Walls of Confusion   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. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Join the Metal Geeks crew for a jam-packed episode full of metal and pop culture madness! We dive into the Epic Universe opening date, ProgPower Day 2 updates, meeting Dave Bautista, and highlights from Murderbot, The Righteous Gemstones, The Agency, The Last of Us, Duster, Paddington 3, Andor S2, and more. We also discuss Gary Holt from Exodus’s book, and Minor Threats from Patton Oswalt.  We discuss new comic, film, and game news—including Doom: The Dark Ages, Avengers: Doomsday, and the game of raising a baby! Plus, George Hates Metal jams some Maestrick and discussions about Kardashev, Behemoth, Ghost, Trick Or Treat, The Man-Eating Tree, Hexvessel, Slow Fall, …And Oceans, Haken, and more. Keep it Metal, and Keep it Geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist

Welcome to MSRcast Episode 306! We're bringing you another killer playlist featuring tracks from Behölder, Allegaeon, The Man-Eating Tree, Trick Or Treat, Serenity in Murder, Kardashev, Tribunal, and, making their first appearance on our "Well, I've Never" segment, Keiser! We also dive into ProgPower Day 2 updates with the addition of Novembers Doom, the massive Judas Priest/Alice Cooper/Corrosion of Conformity tour, the long-awaited Savatage reunion, Devin Townsend's latest project The Moth, and new album discussions from Eluveitie, Epica, Soliloquim, Elvenking, In The Woods..., Benediction, Dream Evil, Gama Bomb, and more. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist:  Behölder - Draconian (Slave or Master) - In The Temple of the Tyrant Allegaeon - The Swarm - The Ossuary Lens The Man-Eating Tree - Ruins of Insanity  - Night Verses Trick Or Treat - Bloodmoon - Ghosted Serenity in Murder - Never Defiled - Timeless Reverie Kardashev - Seed of the Night - Alunea Keiser - Eternal Onslaught - Our Wretched Demise Tribunal - A Wound Unhealing - In Penitence and Ruin 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

🎙️ Get ready to journey South of Geekery with Metal Geeks Episode 265! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Josh Rundquist from Heavy Debriefings dive deep into the latest ProgPower drama (thanks, visa issues!), explore Universal’s Epic Universe, and even wade into the ongoing saga of Jon Schaffer. We cover everything from Side Quest, The White Lotus, Mufasa, and Mid Century Modern, to South of Midnight and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Plus, we break down the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2 and play some epic rounds of “This or That” focused on metal and video games. Don’t miss new tracks from Belle Morte and Hands of Goro in our “George Hates Metal” segment! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on BlueSky at @msrcast.bsky.social. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Join the conversation in the Metal Geeks Society Facebook Group and connect with us on Facebook.com/MetalGeeks! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Welcome to episode 305 of MSRcast, titled Seize the Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they welcome special guests Metal Mike and renowned metal photographer Gonzo to relive their epic weekend at Hell’s Heroes VII! In this episode, we dive into the festival’s highlights, sharing our favorite performances and unforgettable moments. Plus, we discuss the latest releases from Cradle of Filth, Arch Enemy, IQ, Grima, Serenity In Murder, and more! Get ready for a deep dive into the world of heavy music—press play and Seize the Metal! Playlist:  Hirax - Armageddon - Faster Than Death The Night Eternal - In Tartarus - Fatale Hanging Garden - To Seize the Night - The Unending 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

In this episode of Metal Geeks (Episode 264: Gravitas Geekery), we’re joined by Justin and Christian from Harsh Vocals to discuss our plans for Hell’s Heroes VII and review recent concerts, including Swallow the Sun with Harakari for the Sky and Ensiferum. We also talk about The Penguin, Daredevil: Born Again, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Split Fiction. Plus, we cover new metal releases and for the first time ever, we review the new Majestica album—Justin shares his thoughts on Power Metal!  Keep it metal, keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Join us for another epic episode of MSRcast, where we dive into the latest in the world of metal! We break down our experiences at the Swallow the Sun and Dream Theater concerts, discuss the sudden viral rise of Bobby Liebling, and explore the latest on Bruce Dickinson’s solo tour and ProgPower updates. Plus, we dive into the unfortunate events on the 80’s Cruise involving Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe and his fiancée, unpacking what went down and its impact. We also celebrate Queensrÿche’s triumphant return to the charts, proving their legacy is stronger than ever, and honor the lives and legacies of In Vain’s Sindre Nedland and former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr, paying tribute to their contributions to the metal world. Our playlist is packed with killer tracks from Ebonheart, Noirum, Kilmara, Annihilator, Brainstorm, Pentagram, and Avantasia, and we introduce our brand-new segment, "Well, I've Never...", featuring Villagers of Ioannina City. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist: Ebonheart - You Are Alone - Face Our Fear Noirum - Jotunheimen - Nature Tiktaalika - Gods of Pangea - Gods of Pangea  Kilmara - Take Me Back (ft Daniel Heiman) - Journey to the Sun  Annihilator - Stonewall - Never, Neverland Villagers of Ioannina City - Age of Aquarius Brainstorm - False Memories - Plague of Rats  Pentagram - I spoke To Death - Lightning In A Bottle Avantasia - Avalon (with Adrienne Cowan) - Here Be Dragons 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 263: The Multiverse of Geekery! This time, we’re hanging out with special guest DJ R3NEGADE for a jam-packed episode full of geeky goodness and metal mayhem. Cary shares his experience meeting the legendary Troy Baker, we dive into Dream Theater’s 40th-anniversary concert, and we celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live. We also test our trivia skills with Pop Culture Jeopardy and break down the Tournament of Champions VI Pre-Qualifiers. On the film and TV side, we’re talking The Substance, Up For Auction, Cobra Kai, Common Side Effects, The Pitt, Invincible, The White Lotus, Reacher, and The Gorge. Plus, we geek out over the Andor Season 2 trailer, Captain America: Brave New World, and Daredevil: Born Again. And for all the gamers out there, we dig into Guns of Fury, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Hearthstone: Starcraft. And of course, it wouldn’t be Metal Geeks without George Hates Metal! This time, George suffers through Ebonheart, The Night Flight Orchestra, Green Lung, and Zatox. Will he actually like any of it? Probably not—but you’ll have to listen to find out! Keep it metal, and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 262 is here, packed with geeky goodness and metal mayhem! We dive into Mo, Mythic Quest, The Wild Robot, the 50th anniversary of SNL, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Den of Thieves, the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer, Snack Shack, the return of Severance, Saturday Night, the Fantastic Four trailer, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Blade Chimera, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and Sniper Elite: Resistance. We also discuss Ozzy’s final show, the upcoming Hell’s Heroes festival, and Doom: The Eternal Age. Plus, in George Hates Metal, we jam the latest from the metal band, Lunar! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Welcome to episode 303 of MSRcast! Join us as we dive into the albums we missed in 2024, break down the daily lineup for Hell’s Heroes 2025, and discuss the Nevermore tribute submissions. We also celebrate 20 years of Ayreon’s The Human Equation, reflect on Matt Pinfield’s recent stroke, and look ahead to new albums dropping in 2025. Plus, we’re cranking up killer tracks from Gammacide, Elvellon, Plaguewielder, Timeless Fairytale, Beriedir, Ex Deo, Mourn the Light, Martyrion, The Halo Effect, Gardenian, and Master Sword. Turn it up—this is MSRcast! 🤘Keep it Metal! Playlist: Gammacide - Victims of Science - Victims of Science Evellon - A Vagabond’s Heart - Ascending in Synergy Plaguewielder - Empty Nights  IN DUST & ASH Timeless Fairytale - Emptiness - A S—tory to Tell Beriedir - Halo - Liminal Spaces Ex Deo - Vitellius - Year of the Four Emperors Mourn the Light - Blink of an Eye - The Magic is Calling Martyrion - Ignorance Is My Bliss - Gaia Uprising The Halo Effect - Our Channel to the Darkness - March of the Unheard Gardenian - Chaos In Flesh - Soulburner Master Sword - Toying With Time - Toying With Time 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 261: 2024 Rewind Geekery features Cary the Metal Geek, George, and Brutal Dave coming together to reflect on the best of the year. The hosts dive into their favorite albums, films, TV shows, and video games from 2024, sharing their personal highlights and unique perspectives.  What albums, games, films and tv shows made it into our top 10 lists? Let the metal discussions and geeking out commence as we delve into the unforgettable experiences that defined our 2024. Keep it metal, and keep it geeky!!