The Distorted Dialogue Podcast

Pittsburgh underground brutal death metal band, Vulgar Mephitis swings by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, to discuss their newest album, From Dust off of Willowtip Records. A mix of Death Metal, with some black metal influences, but keeping it heavy and brutal. Guitarist Dan Martin stops by to discuss what went into making such an amazing debut album. If you haven't heard From Dust, make sure you check it out, it is fierce and one of the top death metal albums from this year for sure. @vulgarmephitis​⁠ ​⁠ 🎙️ ABOUT DISTORTED DIALOGUEDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, label representatives, promoters, touring professionals, and other influential figures from across the world of heavy music.Covering everything from new album releases and songwriting to touring, gear, career highlights, industry insights, and life on the road, Distorted Dialogue gives listeners a deeper look into the people behind the music. Whether the guest is a legendary artist or an emerging underground act, every episode is focused on authentic conversations and the stories that shape heavy music.If you're passionate about metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, doom, thrash, death metal, black metal, progressive metal, power metal, stoner rock, or anything heavy, Distorted Dialogue is your destination for discovering new artists and hearing directly from the people creating the music.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🚨 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR REVIEW 🚨SubmitHub:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyGroover:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZAEmail:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🤘 ABOUT THE METAL INSTITUTE OF THRASHOLOGYThe Metal Institute of Thrashology is dedicated to promoting and discussing heavy music from around the globe. From exclusive artist interviews and album reviews to concert footage, underground discoveries, and music discussions, our mission is simple:Help metal fans discover their next favorite band.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎧 DISTORTED DISCOVERIES – Full Songs & Albumshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe🎙️ DISTORTED DIALOGUE – Interviews & Discussionshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💿 AMPLIFIED ALBUMS – Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN🎸 LIVE AND LOUD – Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💣 Subscribe for metal interviews, heavy metal podcasts, rock and metal discussions, album reviews, concert coverage, underground music discoveries, new music recommendations, and everything happening in the world of heavy music

On the newest episode of, Fired up for Friday we dig into the best underground rock and metal releases that dropped on September 4th, 2026. There's a ton on this episode, wether you're a fan of stoner and psych rock, sludge, thrash metal, Black metal, and almost every other genre, meaning there is something for every fan on this episode, so make sure you check this episode out. What was your favorite release from this week, this year or in general? Let me know what it is0:00 Intro0:40 Moon Destroys - Omni ( @BluesFuneralRecordings  )2:51  @chatpileband  - Who Loves the Sun ( @flenser  )5:31 Judiciary - Stalagmite Angels ( @closedcasketactivities  )7:08  @veilcaste  - Hellward ( @ThirdHouseCommunications  )8:33 Devil Master Bloody Dreams ( @relapserecords  )10:12  @purestform-wav  - Resistance ( @DaisRecords  ) 12:18 Ancient Malice - Worm Tongue (Independent)14:02  @VultureNeck  Neck - Vulture Neck (Independent) 15:26 Mad Max - Stories of Destiny ( @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial  )17:01 Fog Wall Gloomweaver (Independent)18:44  @wyrdstaef  - Primordial Bloodlines ( @apocalypticwitchcraft  )21:08  @RazorInsteadOfTongue  - Revolutionize (Independent)22:56  @mastodon  - Marrow Deep (Independent)Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

Denver Metalhead 1-7-8, Colin comes back onto the Distorted Dialogue Podcast as I lost the original episode, to discuss moving to college, how he discovers new metal bands, and who is on his radar for upcoming albums. We go into his background, where he wants to go, and most importantly, kick ass metal bands. Colin has a vast, and quickly expanding his knowledge of metal, and keeps it growing! Head over and check out Colin's stuff and subscribe so you don't miss the best of the underground. 👇UCDMXXvW0Iyeng_s9DLrh_NwI apologize to Colin for losing the file, apparently if you store too much in the cloud, it rains a bit. 👍Like what you heard? Then head over to the Distorted Discoveries Playlist, where you can discover the best in Metal, Rock, Punk and Hardcore. From Grindcore and Extreme Metal to Instrumental Rock and Pop Punk - discover rising underground bands, where you will hear them first. 👇🔗 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpweCurated by Mike Thrash of the Metal Institute of Thrashology, lifelong metalhead. 🫀ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY🫀(Email me at [email protected] if AI snuck through, for immediate removal)🚨TO HAVE YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED👇🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile Link💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next! 💣‼️ I do not own this song or the right to this song, but I am posting this with permission from the band, in order to support the band. You should too, by clicking on the Links above. If you would like your music removed, please email me at [email protected].

Denver Metalhead 1-7-8, Colin comes back onto the Distorted Dialogue Podcast as I lost the original episode, to discuss moving to college, how he discovers new metal bands, and who is on his radar for upcoming albums. We go into his background, where he wants to go, and most importantly, kick ass metal bands. Colin has a vast, and quickly expanding his knowledge of metal, and keeps it growing! Head over and check out Colin's stuff and subscribe so you don't miss the best of the underground. 👇UCDMXXvW0Iyeng_s9DLrh_NwI apologize to Colin for losing the file, apparently if you store too much in the cloud, it rains a bit. 👍Like what you heard? Then head over to the Distorted Discoveries Playlist, where you can discover the best in Metal, Rock, Punk and Hardcore. From Grindcore and Extreme Metal to Instrumental Rock and Pop Punk - discover rising underground bands, where you will hear them first. 👇🔗 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpweCurated by Mike Thrash of the Metal Institute of Thrashology, lifelong metalhead. 🫀ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY🫀(Email me at [email protected] if AI snuck through, for immediate removal)🚨TO HAVE YOUR MUSIC REVIEWED👇🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile Link💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next! 💣‼️ I do not own this song or the right to this song, but I am posting this with permission from the band, in order to support the band. You should too, by clicking on the Links above. If you would like your music removed, please email me at [email protected].

Tasmanian metal band Psycroptic released a punishing new album, The Pulse of Annihilation, bringing thogether the technical ability, their progressive writing structures and ferocious execution into one remarkable release. Drummer Dave Haley stopped by the Distorted Dialogue podcast to talk all about the album. From went into making the Pulse of Annihilation, to how they discovered their music and influences, this is an episode you don't want to miss. What was your favorite song on The Pulse of Annihilation? @Psycroptic   @metalbladerecords   @EarsplitCompound  🎙️ ABOUT DISTORTED DIALOGUEDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, label representatives, promoters, touring professionals, and other influential figures from across the world of heavy music.Covering everything from new album releases and songwriting to touring, gear, career highlights, industry insights, and life on the road, Distorted Dialogue gives listeners a deeper look into the people behind the music. Whether the guest is a legendary artist or an emerging underground act, every episode is focused on authentic conversations and the stories that shape heavy music.If you're passionate about metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, doom, thrash, death metal, black metal, progressive metal, power metal, stoner rock, or anything heavy, Distorted Dialogue is your destination for discovering new artists and hearing directly from the people creating the music.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🚨 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR REVIEW 🚨SubmitHub:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyGroover:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZAEmail:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🤘 ABOUT THE METAL INSTITUTE OF THRASHOLOGYThe Metal Institute of Thrashology is dedicated to promoting and discussing heavy music from around the globe. From exclusive artist interviews and album reviews to concert footage, underground discoveries, and music discussions, our mission is simple:Help metal fans discover their next favorite band.

Tasmanian metal band Psycroptic released a punishing new album, The Pulse of Annihilation, bringing thogether the technical ability, their progressive writing structures and ferocious execution into one remarkable release. Drummer Dave Haley stopped by the Distorted Dialogue podcast to talk all about the album. From went into making the Pulse of Annihilation, to how they discovered their music and influences, this is an episode you don't want to miss. What was your favorite song on The Pulse of Annihilation? @Psycroptic   @metalbladerecords   @EarsplitCompound  🎙️ ABOUT DISTORTED DIALOGUEDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, label representatives, promoters, touring professionals, and other influential figures from across the world of heavy music.Covering everything from new album releases and songwriting to touring, gear, career highlights, industry insights, and life on the road, Distorted Dialogue gives listeners a deeper look into the people behind the music. Whether the guest is a legendary artist or an emerging underground act, every episode is focused on authentic conversations and the stories that shape heavy music.If you're passionate about metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, doom, thrash, death metal, black metal, progressive metal, power metal, stoner rock, or anything heavy, Distorted Dialogue is your destination for discovering new artists and hearing directly from the people creating the music.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🚨 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR REVIEW 🚨SubmitHub:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyGroover:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZAEmail:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🤘 ABOUT THE METAL INSTITUTE OF THRASHOLOGYThe Metal Institute of Thrashology is dedicated to promoting and discussing heavy music from around the globe. From exclusive artist interviews and album reviews to concert footage, underground discoveries, and music discussions, our mission is simple:Help metal fans discover their next favorite band.

This week, we’re digging into a massive batch of new underground rock and metal releases, with 14 bands and albums featured in one jam-packed episode! From heavy and extreme sounds to thrash, doom, death metal and beyond, there is plenty of new music to discover.This episode features new releases from Earthlore, Prevailer, A Cold Paradise, Void Moon, Sev Lezu, Besjarlsen, Exumer, Coward Kill Coward, Unholy Redeemer, Immiserator, Ninth Realm, Perpetual Paradox, and Dream Well.🔥 Album of Last Week: Speed StrokeIf you're looking for new underground metal and rock to add to your playlist, this is one of our biggest episodes yet. Crank it up and discover some new bands!🤘 ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY.

This week, we’re digging into a massive batch of new underground rock and metal releases, with 14 bands and albums featured in one jam-packed episode! From heavy and extreme sounds to thrash, doom, death metal and beyond, there is plenty of new music to discover.This episode features new releases from Earthlore, Prevailer, A Cold Paradise, Void Moon, Sev Lezu, Besjarlsen, Exumer, Coward Kill Coward, Unholy Redeemer, Immiserator, Ninth Realm, Perpetual Paradox, and Dream Well.🔥 Album of Last Week: Speed StrokeIf you're looking for new underground metal and rock to add to your playlist, this is one of our biggest episodes yet. Crank it up and discover some new bands!🤘 ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY.

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday podcast, we discuss a bunch of the underground rock and metal releases from the August 21, release day. We have some death metal, deathcore, doom, modern metal and so much more. Bringing you another week of new underground metal releases you should check out, and this week's episode contains the newest albums from: 0:00 Intro0:54 Azatoth - Carnal Lust of Blasphemy ( @ExtremelyRottenProductions  )3:45  @deathgrave  - Hell is Evil ( @Tankcrimes  )6:21  @mobrulesband  - Stories of the Verdant Vale (Roar Productions)9:00  @ristridi  - Ride the Storm 10:24 The Night Eternal - Cold Velvet ( @metalbladerecords  )12:25 Pick Up Goliath - Salt and Static 15:55 Cease to Resist - The Edge of Silence17:41 Fen - Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth19:00 Darko US - CuckooAre you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday podcast, we discuss a bunch of the underground rock and metal releases from the August 21, release day. We have some death metal, deathcore, doom, modern metal and so much more. Bringing you another week of new underground metal releases you should check out, and this week's episode contains the newest albums from: 0:00 Intro0:54 Azatoth - Carnal Lust of Blasphemy ( @ExtremelyRottenProductions  )3:45  @deathgrave  - Hell is Evil ( @Tankcrimes  )6:21  @mobrulesband  - Stories of the Verdant Vale (Roar Productions)9:00  @ristridi  - Ride the Storm 10:24 The Night Eternal - Cold Velvet ( @metalbladerecords  )12:25 Pick Up Goliath - Salt and Static 15:55 Cease to Resist - The Edge of Silence17:41 Fen - Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth19:00 Darko US - CuckooAre you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY – August 14, 2026 | New Metal Releases🔥 The FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY Podcast is back with another hot and heavy batch of new releases!This episode covers some of the metal albums that dropped on August 14, 2026, featuring a diverse mix of sounds including Traditional Metal, Doom Metal, Stoner Rock, Melodic Death Metal, Extreme Metal, melodic instrumentals, and more.This week I'm checking out new releases from Ironflame, Mean Green, Only Echoes, Coyote Man, Observers, The Absolution Sequence, Living Weapon, and Hulder.The episode is a few days late after some traveling, but we're catching up with another stacked week of heavy new music! 🤘🔥 Fired Up For Friday brings you underground metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, and extreme music releases to help you discover something new every week.What new release are you listening to this week?

FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY – August 14, 2026 | New Metal Releases🔥 The FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY Podcast is back with another hot and heavy batch of new releases!This episode covers some of the metal albums that dropped on August 14, 2026, featuring a diverse mix of sounds including Traditional Metal, Doom Metal, Stoner Rock, Melodic Death Metal, Extreme Metal, melodic instrumentals, and more.This week I'm checking out new releases from Ironflame, Mean Green, Only Echoes, Coyote Man, Observers, The Absolution Sequence, Living Weapon, and Hulder.The episode is a few days late after some traveling, but we're catching up with another stacked week of heavy new music! 🤘🔥 Fired Up For Friday brings you underground metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, and extreme music releases to help you discover something new every week.What new release are you listening to this week?

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back — a few days late! 🔥Travel threw a wrench into the schedule this week, so this episode of Fired Up For Friday is arriving a little later than usual, and it’s a lighter episode than normal, with the promo schedule being a bit lighter. But there’s still plenty of new metal to dig into!This week's episode includes 👇0:00 Welcome to The Fired Up For Friday Podcast1:07 Mephistofeles - Live in Europe (Heavy Psych Sounds) 2:43 Flowers of Rust - Crude Exhibitions of the Soul (Apocalyptic Witchcraft) 4:54 10,000 Years - Esox Lucifer (Ripple Records)6:53 Vertiginous - Incessant Affliction (Comatose Records) 8:55 Cancelled Album of Last Week and Outro. I also made the decision to cancel the Album of Last Week, after learning of the band’s ties to Nazi ideology. Wasn't too familiar with the band and their ideologies, but glad I learned before repping something I am VEHEMENTLY against. I’m here to support underground metal, but I will not use this platform to promote artists or projects connected to Nazi ideology or its glorification, fascist rhetoric, or any of that other bigoted hate speech, there's no place for it in metal. The Metal Institute of Thrashology is about discovering new metal, sharing it with you and supporting deserving artists. 🔥 No Nazi bullshit. 🔥Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more album reviews, underground metal discoveries, interviews, live footage, and whatever the hell I get into next.

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back — a few days late! 🔥Travel threw a wrench into the schedule this week, so this episode of Fired Up For Friday is arriving a little later than usual, and it’s a lighter episode than normal, with the promo schedule being a bit lighter. But there’s still plenty of new metal to dig into!This week's episode includes 👇0:00 Welcome to The Fired Up For Friday Podcast1:07 Mephistofeles - Live in Europe (Heavy Psych Sounds) 2:43 Flowers of Rust - Crude Exhibitions of the Soul (Apocalyptic Witchcraft) 4:54 10,000 Years - Esox Lucifer (Ripple Records)6:53 Vertiginous - Incessant Affliction (Comatose Records) 8:55 Cancelled Album of Last Week and Outro. I also made the decision to cancel the Album of Last Week, after learning of the band’s ties to Nazi ideology. Wasn't too familiar with the band and their ideologies, but glad I learned before repping something I am VEHEMENTLY against. I’m here to support underground metal, but I will not use this platform to promote artists or projects connected to Nazi ideology or its glorification, fascist rhetoric, or any of that other bigoted hate speech, there's no place for it in metal. The Metal Institute of Thrashology is about discovering new metal, sharing it with you and supporting deserving artists. 🔥 No Nazi bullshit. 🔥Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more album reviews, underground metal discoveries, interviews, live footage, and whatever the hell I get into next.

Underground Progressive Death Metal band Sallow Moth released what might just be my album of the year choice, in Hydrophilus Brood, so I reached out to the multi-instrumentalist Gary Brents behind the project and had him stop by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast. We talked about the album, being a multi-instrumentalist, how he approaches writing and so much more. Had a bit of trouble with the video feed, but we still managed to make it happen. An absolute banger of an album, if you want to know more about it, check it out here! Snag a copy of the album at👇https://sallowmoth.bandcamp.com

Underground Progressive Death Metal band Sallow Moth released what might just be my album of the year choice, in Hydrophilus Brood, so I reached out to the multi-instrumentalist Gary Brents behind the project and had him stop by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast. We talked about the album, being a multi-instrumentalist, how he approaches writing and so much more. Had a bit of trouble with the video feed, but we still managed to make it happen. An absolute banger of an album, if you want to know more about it, check it out here! Snag a copy of the album at👇https://sallowmoth.bandcamp.com

🔥 It's Fired Up For Friday! Every week, we dive into the newest metal releases so you know exactly what deserves your attention.This episode features reviews of the latest releases from Complexant, GAST, Arsis Thesis, Deep Meadow, Sinner, and Madball. From crushing underground extremity to veteran heavy hitters, we'll break down what each band brings to the table, highlight the standout tracks, and help you decide which albums belong in your rotation this week.🤘 Featured Bands:• Complexant - Apex ( @BleedingArtCollective  /  @bloodblast  )• GAST - Förbannelser ( @horrorpaingoredeath  )• Arsis Thesis - Ustanak • Deep Meadow - Foundlings ( @HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDSRECORDS  )• Divulsive - Spawned In Viscera ( @comatoserecords777  • Sinner - Boom, Bang, Goodbye ( @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial  )• Madball - Not Your Kingdom ( @NuclearBlastRecords  )Thanks to the following PR for sending the music over: @ClawhammerPR   @CSquaredmm2  If you love thrash, death metal, hardcore, doom, black metal, heavy metal, or discovering new underground releases, Fired Up For Friday delivers fresh recommendations every week.🔥 Which album was your favorite? Let me know in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help support underground metal.ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY.

🔥 It's Fired Up For Friday! Every week, we dive into the newest metal releases so you know exactly what deserves your attention.This episode features reviews of the latest releases from Complexant, GAST, Arsis Thesis, Deep Meadow, Sinner, and Madball. From crushing underground extremity to veteran heavy hitters, we'll break down what each band brings to the table, highlight the standout tracks, and help you decide which albums belong in your rotation this week.🤘 Featured Bands:• Complexant - Apex ( @BleedingArtCollective  /  @bloodblast  )• GAST - Förbannelser ( @horrorpaingoredeath  )• Arsis Thesis - Ustanak • Deep Meadow - Foundlings ( @HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDSRECORDS  )• Divulsive - Spawned In Viscera ( @comatoserecords777  • Sinner - Boom, Bang, Goodbye ( @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial  )• Madball - Not Your Kingdom ( @NuclearBlastRecords  )Thanks to the following PR for sending the music over: @ClawhammerPR   @CSquaredmm2  If you love thrash, death metal, hardcore, doom, black metal, heavy metal, or discovering new underground releases, Fired Up For Friday delivers fresh recommendations every week.🔥 Which album was your favorite? Let me know in the comments!👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help support underground metal.ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY.

🎙️Legendary Florida underground metalcore band, Bird of Ill Omen, stops by the Distorted Dialogue podcast to discuss celebrating 30 years as a band with a re-issue of their complete discography. Shane and Peter discussed creating the metalcore genre, late 90s Florida metal scene, and what influenced inspired them as young musicians. From the history of how they formed as a band and what it’s like to be still releasing music 30 years later, to the bands they played with, the music they inspired and how they still have passion for it 30 years later. 🐦Are you a fan of Bird of Ill Omen? What’s your favorite song from them? For fans of bands like Shaoii Hulud, Spread the Disease, Poison the Well and so many more, this is a must listen in the history of what went on to become metalcore. Bird of Ill Omen's Bandcamp👇https://birdofillomen.bandcamp.com/?search_item_id%3D638749602%26search_item_type%3Db%26search_match_part%3D%253F%26search_page_id%3D5604611502%26search_page_no%3D0%26search_rank%3D1=👑King of Monsters Bandcamp👇https://kingofthemonstersrecords.bandcamp.com🎙️ ABOUT DISTORTED DIALOGUEDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, label representatives, promoters, touring professionals, and other influential figures from across the world of heavy music.Covering everything from new album releases and songwriting to touring, gear, career highlights, industry insights, and life on the road, Distorted Dialogue gives listeners a deeper look into the people behind the music. Whether the guest is a legendary artist or an emerging underground act, every episode is focused on authentic conversations and the stories that shape heavy music.If you're passionate about metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, doom, thrash, death metal, black metal, progressive metal, power metal, stoner rock, or anything heavy, Distorted Dialogue is your destination for discovering new artists and hearing directly from the people creating the music.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🚨 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR REVIEW 🚨SubmitHub:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyGroover:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZAEmail:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🤘 ABOUT THE METAL INSTITUTE OF THRASHOLOGYThe Metal Institute of Thrashology is dedicated to promoting and discussing heavy music from around the globe. From exclusive artist interviews and album reviews to concert footage, underground discoveries, and music discussions, our mission is simple:Help metal fans discover their next favorite band.

🎙️Legendary Florida underground metalcore band, Bird of Ill Omen, stops by the Distorted Dialogue podcast to discuss celebrating 30 years as a band with a re-issue of their complete discography. Shane and Peter discussed creating the metalcore genre, late 90s Florida metal scene, and what influenced inspired them as young musicians. From the history of how they formed as a band and what it’s like to be still releasing music 30 years later, to the bands they played with, the music they inspired and how they still have passion for it 30 years later. 🐦Are you a fan of Bird of Ill Omen? What’s your favorite song from them? For fans of bands like Shaoii Hulud, Spread the Disease, Poison the Well and so many more, this is a must listen in the history of what went on to become metalcore. Bird of Ill Omen's Bandcamp👇https://birdofillomen.bandcamp.com/?search_item_id%3D638749602%26search_item_type%3Db%26search_match_part%3D%253F%26search_page_id%3D5604611502%26search_page_no%3D0%26search_rank%3D1=👑King of Monsters Bandcamp👇https://kingofthemonstersrecords.bandcamp.com🎙️ ABOUT DISTORTED DIALOGUEDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth conversations with musicians, songwriters, producers, label representatives, promoters, touring professionals, and other influential figures from across the world of heavy music.Covering everything from new album releases and songwriting to touring, gear, career highlights, industry insights, and life on the road, Distorted Dialogue gives listeners a deeper look into the people behind the music. Whether the guest is a legendary artist or an emerging underground act, every episode is focused on authentic conversations and the stories that shape heavy music.If you're passionate about metal, hard rock, punk, hardcore, doom, thrash, death metal, black metal, progressive metal, power metal, stoner rock, or anything heavy, Distorted Dialogue is your destination for discovering new artists and hearing directly from the people creating the music.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🚨 SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR REVIEW 🚨SubmitHub:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyGroover:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZAEmail:[email protected]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🤘 ABOUT THE METAL INSTITUTE OF THRASHOLOGYThe Metal Institute of Thrashology is dedicated to promoting and discussing heavy music from around the globe. From exclusive artist interviews and album reviews to concert footage, underground discoveries, and music discussions, our mission is simple:Help metal fans discover their next favorite band.

This week on Fired Up For Friday, we're digging into another stacked lineup of new underground metal releases. Featured albums include new music from VBO, DDent, Ripper, Tyraels Ascension, Faustian, Yeti on Horseback, and Sallow Moth, spanning everything from crushing death metal and black metal to thrash and beyond.Our Album of the Week is Psycroptic – The Pulse of Annihilation, the latest technical death metal masterpiece from the Australian veterans. Tune in as we break down each release, highlight the standout tracks, and help you discover your next favorite band.If you're always searching for the best new metal—from underground gems to established heavyweights—Fired Up For Friday delivers a new batch of releases every week. Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more album reviews, interviews, live concert footage, and underground metal discoveries.ALL HUMAN MUSIC ONLY.

Matt Harvey of Left to Die, Exhumed, and Gruesome joins Distorted Dialogue for an in-depth conversation about Left to Die's debut album, Initium Mortis and the history behind some of the earliest Death material.We dive deep into the band's songwriting process, how Matt and the band researched Chuck Schuldiner's original demos and Mantas recordings, the challenge of honoring one of death metal's greatest legacies while creating something new, and what it means to perform this historic material alongside original Death members Rick Rozz and Terry Butler.If you're a fan of Death, old-school death metal, or the origins of the genre, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, recording insights, and a fascinating look at preserving one of extreme metal's most influential catalogs.Topics include:The making of Initium MortisResearching the original Mantas and Death demosChuck Schuldiner's lasting influenceWorking with Rick Rozz, Terry Butler, and Gus RiosThe evolution of Left to DieMatt Harvey's approach to honoring classic death metal while forging a new chapterSubscribe to Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with musicians from across the metal underground. 🤘

Matt Harvey of Left to Die, Exhumed, and Gruesome joins Distorted Dialogue for an in-depth conversation about Left to Die's debut album, Initium Mortis and the history behind some of the earliest Death material.We dive deep into the band's songwriting process, how Matt and the band researched Chuck Schuldiner's original demos and Mantas recordings, the challenge of honoring one of death metal's greatest legacies while creating something new, and what it means to perform this historic material alongside original Death members Rick Rozz and Terry Butler.If you're a fan of Death, old-school death metal, or the origins of the genre, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, recording insights, and a fascinating look at preserving one of extreme metal's most influential catalogs.Topics include:The making of Initium MortisResearching the original Mantas and Death demosChuck Schuldiner's lasting influenceWorking with Rick Rozz, Terry Butler, and Gus RiosThe evolution of Left to DieMatt Harvey's approach to honoring classic death metal while forging a new chapterSubscribe to Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with musicians from across the metal underground. 🤘

Welcome to another episode of Fired Up For Friday, where we round up the latest and greatest underground metal releases you need to hear.This week we're featuring new albums from Ethereal Rot, Tomb Slab, Stormhammer, Black Sites, Mangled Carpenter, Holy Stone, and Eaten By Sharks. We're also revisiting two standout releases from last week—Spread the Disease and Birds of Ill Omen—that deserve a spot on every metalhead's playlist.From crushing death metal and thunderous doom to classic heavy metal and beyond, this episode is packed with recommendations to help you discover your next favorite band.If you're passionate about underground metal and want to stay on top of the newest releases every Friday, you've come to the right place.

Welcome to another episode of Fired Up For Friday, where we round up the latest and greatest underground metal releases you need to hear.This week we're featuring new albums from Ethereal Rot, Tomb Slab, Stormhammer, Black Sites, Mangled Carpenter, Holy Stone, and Eaten By Sharks. We're also revisiting two standout releases from last week—Spread the Disease and Birds of Ill Omen—that deserve a spot on every metalhead's playlist.From crushing death metal and thunderous doom to classic heavy metal and beyond, this episode is packed with recommendations to help you discover your next favorite band.If you're passionate about underground metal and want to stay on top of the newest releases every Friday, you've come to the right place.

Anomic joins the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss the band's growing presence in the underground metal scene. Hailing from the Netherlands, we explore their current catalog of music, the creative process behind their songs, the artists who shaped their sound, and what lies ahead.Along the way, we dive into the thriving European metal scene, the realities of being an emerging independent band, and the passion that drives heavy music today. Whether you're looking to discover new metal or enjoy hearing the stories behind the artists, this episode offers an inside look at one of the Netherlands' promising underground acts.If you're a fan of underground metal, European metal, and conversations with the musicians creating it, this episode is for you.

Anomic joins the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss the band's growing presence in the underground metal scene. Hailing from the Netherlands, we explore their current catalog of music, the creative process behind their songs, the artists who shaped their sound, and what lies ahead.Along the way, we dive into the thriving European metal scene, the realities of being an emerging independent band, and the passion that drives heavy music today. Whether you're looking to discover new metal or enjoy hearing the stories behind the artists, this episode offers an inside look at one of the Netherlands' promising underground acts.If you're a fan of underground metal, European metal, and conversations with the musicians creating it, this episode is for you.

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we break down the best new underground metal releases dropping this week.If you're looking for the latest death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, progressive metal, hardcore, grindcore, heavy metal, or hard rock, you've come to the right place.In this episode, we're featuring new releases from:• Iron Slaught• Sinsid• Irata• Ealdor Bealu• Slow Goat• Cranial Osteotomy• WitchsorrowJoin us as we discuss each release, highlight standout tracks, and help you decide which albums deserve a spot in your rotation. Whether you're a lifelong metalhead or always searching for the next underground gem, Fired Up For Friday is your weekly guide to the heaviest new music from around the world.Follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology on Spotify so you never miss a new episode, and be sure to check out our companion series, Distorted Dialogue, featuring interviews with bands and artists from across the metal scene.

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we break down the best new underground metal releases dropping this week.If you're looking for the latest death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, progressive metal, hardcore, grindcore, heavy metal, or hard rock, you've come to the right place.In this episode, we're featuring new releases from:• Iron Slaught• Sinsid• Irata• Ealdor Bealu• Slow Goat• Cranial Osteotomy• WitchsorrowJoin us as we discuss each release, highlight standout tracks, and help you decide which albums deserve a spot in your rotation. Whether you're a lifelong metalhead or always searching for the next underground gem, Fired Up For Friday is your weekly guide to the heaviest new music from around the world.Follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology on Spotify so you never miss a new episode, and be sure to check out our companion series, Distorted Dialogue, featuring interviews with bands and artists from across the metal scene.

After a 27-year hiatus, underground old-school metal cult favorites Spread the Disease have returned with their crushing new album, The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering. Guitarist Dave Buschmeyer joins Distorted Dialogue to discuss the band's long-awaited reunion, reconnecting with the members, writing and recording new music after nearly three decades, the inspiration behind the new record, upcoming live shows, and what's next for the band.Whether you've followed Spread the Disease since the beginning or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode offers an inside look at one of underground metal's most anticipated comebacks.

After a 27-year hiatus, underground old-school metal cult favorites Spread the Disease have returned with their crushing new album, The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering. Guitarist Dave Buschmeyer joins Distorted Dialogue to discuss the band's long-awaited reunion, reconnecting with the members, writing and recording new music after nearly three decades, the inspiration behind the new record, upcoming live shows, and what's next for the band.Whether you've followed Spread the Disease since the beginning or you're discovering them for the first time, this episode offers an inside look at one of underground metal's most anticipated comebacks.

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week.From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first impressions, reviews, and recommendations to help you discover your next favorite release.Featured this week:• Dragsholm – Bloodlines of Bram• Dichotomy – Lucifer Owns The Gate• Soothsayer – The Unbinding• Martyrs Saint – From Strength to Strength• Solace – Fading Failing Ruin• Nunslaughter – Satanic Chaos LegionsWhether you're searching for underground discoveries or keeping up with the latest metal releases, FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY delivers a fast, informative roundup of the week's essential albums.If you enjoy discovering new metal music, follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly release roundups, in-depth album reviews, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.Bands, record labels, and PR representatives are always welcome to reach out with new releases for future considera

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week.From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first impressions, reviews, and recommendations to help you discover your next favorite release.Featured this week:• Dragsholm – Bloodlines of Bram• Dichotomy – Lucifer Owns The Gate• Soothsayer – The Unbinding• Martyrs Saint – From Strength to Strength• Solace – Fading Failing Ruin• Nunslaughter – Satanic Chaos LegionsWhether you're searching for underground discoveries or keeping up with the latest metal releases, FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY delivers a fast, informative roundup of the week's essential albums.If you enjoy discovering new metal music, follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly release roundups, in-depth album reviews, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.Bands, record labels, and PR representatives are always welcome to reach out with new releases for future considera

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it.In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's songwriting process, musical influences, the Venezuelan metal scene, and what fans can expect next.If you enjoy discovering underground metal bands and hearing the stories behind the music, this interview is for you.Topics Covered:The making of SieteThe meaning behind the albumSorte Mountain and its influenceSongwriting and creative processThe Venezuelan metal sceneMusical influencesFuture plans for SorteIf you enjoyed this interview, please:👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your favorite song from Siete🔔 Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more interviews, album reviews, underground metal discoveries, and weekly new release coverage.Follow Sorte👇https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XZy71AhEW855QMqmd9H9i?si=HLgLnUJuRDW_OlMK-Q63UAFollow The Metal Institute of Thrashology📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] Distorted DialogueDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring conversations with metal bands from around the world. From debut artists to established acts, we explore new albums, songwriting, touring, recording, gear, and the stories behind the music

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it.In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's songwriting process, musical influences, the Venezuelan metal scene, and what fans can expect next.If you enjoy discovering underground metal bands and hearing the stories behind the music, this interview is for you.Topics Covered:The making of SieteThe meaning behind the albumSorte Mountain and its influenceSongwriting and creative processThe Venezuelan metal sceneMusical influencesFuture plans for SorteIf you enjoyed this interview, please:👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your favorite song from Siete🔔 Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more interviews, album reviews, underground metal discoveries, and weekly new release coverage.Follow Sorte👇https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XZy71AhEW855QMqmd9H9i?si=HLgLnUJuRDW_OlMK-Q63UAFollow The Metal Institute of Thrashology📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] Distorted DialogueDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring conversations with metal bands from around the world. From debut artists to established acts, we explore new albums, songwriting, touring, recording, gear, and the stories behind the music

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive metal ands more, so you don't want to miss this. I'll go over the albums, showing the art and sampling a song, for you guys to get an idea of the album, hope you're strong, this week is HEAVY! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive metal ands more, so you don't want to miss this. I'll go over the albums, showing the art and sampling a song, for you guys to get an idea of the album, hope you're strong, this week is HEAVY! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records)Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple RecordsCycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records)Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records)Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's WristAnd the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy) Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records)Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple RecordsCycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records)Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records)Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's WristAnd the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy) Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!

What are the best new metal albums dropping Friday, June 12th? On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, Mike Thrash breaks down some of the biggest and most anticipated new metal releases of the week.This week’s featured albums include the crushing self-titled release from Khemmis, the atmospheric sounds of Klimt 1918, the extreme metal chaos of Nuclear Tomb, and the relentless attack of Bloodhunter.If you’re searching for new metal albums, underground metal, doom metal, death metal, thrash metal, heavy metal recommendations, or the best weekly metal releases, this podcast helps keep you up to date with what’s worth hearing every Friday.Which album are you most excited to hear this week?🎸 Fired Up For Friday is your weekly guide to the best upcoming metal releases across doom, death, thrash, black, progressive, and traditional heavy metal.

What are the best new metal albums dropping Friday, June 12th? On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, Mike Thrash breaks down some of the biggest and most anticipated new metal releases of the week.This week’s featured albums include the crushing self-titled release from Khemmis, the atmospheric sounds of Klimt 1918, the extreme metal chaos of Nuclear Tomb, and the relentless attack of Bloodhunter.If you’re searching for new metal albums, underground metal, doom metal, death metal, thrash metal, heavy metal recommendations, or the best weekly metal releases, this podcast helps keep you up to date with what’s worth hearing every Friday.Which album are you most excited to hear this week?🎸 Fired Up For Friday is your weekly guide to the best upcoming metal releases across doom, death, thrash, black, progressive, and traditional heavy metal.

🔥 FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY is back! I’m a little behind this week after vacation, but that just means I had more time to sit with these new releases before giving my thoughts.In this episode, I dive into the latest albums from WMD, Converge, Uga Buga, Apostle, and more, breaking down the riffs, standout moments, surprises, and whether these releases actually live up to expectations.🎸 Featured in this episode:0:00 Intro1:18  @APOSTLEBAND  - Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon ( @terminushatecity  )3:18  @ugabugaband  - Valley of the Wolf ( @ThirdHouseCommunications  )7:02 Dead Void - Cranial Devastation ( @darkdescentrecords  )9:00 W.M.D. - Against All Warnings12:03  @ConvergeOfficial  - Hum of Hurt ( @centurymedia  )14:53  @bloodincantationofficial  - All Gates Open ( @centurymedia  )Did the new Converge hit as hard as expected? Which underground release surprised me the most? And what albums deserve your immediate attention?What have you been digging on from 2026? With almost half way through this year, tell me what I need to hear!Fired Up For Friday gives you the insight to what is dropping a few days ahead of Friday, so you know where to start and what to expect, before the day even arrives. I also give you my ratings and a sound bite of the album, to hopefully prepare you as much as possible for the avalanche of heavy, that happens each week. Follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss what is dropping every Friday, interviews, breakdowns, reviews and so much more, dropping every Wednesday! Also, head over and check out the Distorted Dialogue episodes here, so you can find out more from your favorite artists, bands and other industry professionals, dropping every Sunday! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗⁠sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology⁠ —Submit Hub Link Or🔗⁠https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA⁠  —Groover Profile Link Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. 

🔥 FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY is back! I’m a little behind this week after vacation, but that just means I had more time to sit with these new releases before giving my thoughts.In this episode, I dive into the latest albums from WMD, Converge, Uga Buga, Apostle, and more, breaking down the riffs, standout moments, surprises, and whether these releases actually live up to expectations.🎸 Featured in this episode:0:00 Intro1:18  @APOSTLEBAND  - Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon ( @terminushatecity  )3:18  @ugabugaband  - Valley of the Wolf ( @ThirdHouseCommunications  )7:02 Dead Void - Cranial Devastation ( @darkdescentrecords  )9:00 W.M.D. - Against All Warnings12:03  @ConvergeOfficial  - Hum of Hurt ( @centurymedia  )14:53  @bloodincantationofficial  - All Gates Open ( @centurymedia  )Did the new Converge hit as hard as expected? Which underground release surprised me the most? And what albums deserve your immediate attention?What have you been digging on from 2026? With almost half way through this year, tell me what I need to hear!Fired Up For Friday gives you the insight to what is dropping a few days ahead of Friday, so you know where to start and what to expect, before the day even arrives. I also give you my ratings and a sound bite of the album, to hopefully prepare you as much as possible for the avalanche of heavy, that happens each week. Follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss what is dropping every Friday, interviews, breakdowns, reviews and so much more, dropping every Wednesday! Also, head over and check out the Distorted Dialogue episodes here, so you can find out more from your favorite artists, bands and other industry professionals, dropping every Sunday! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗⁠sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology⁠ —Submit Hub Link Or🔗⁠https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA⁠  —Groover Profile Link Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. 

On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands.But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his long tenure with Fates Warning, discussing his years with the legendary progressive metal act, how the band evolved over time, and what that chapter of his career meant to him musically.We also get into Joey’s appreciation for the legendary Mercyful Fate, touching on the influence of classic metal and the lasting impact of iconic bands on today’s heavy music scene, and how he was recruited to fill in on bass. If you’re a fan of Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Mercyful Fate, classic heavy metal, power metal, or in-depth musician interviews, this episode delivers a candid conversation with one of metal’s most respected players.Topics include:⚔️ The NEW Armored Saint album🎸 Songwriting & creative process🔥 Joey Vera’s years in Fates Warning👹 Discussion on Mercyful Fate & classic metal influence🎤 The evolution of heavy metal🤘 Stories, insights & moreFollow Distorted Dialogue for more in-depth conversations with artists from across the metal world.

On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands.But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his long tenure with Fates Warning, discussing his years with the legendary progressive metal act, how the band evolved over time, and what that chapter of his career meant to him musically.We also get into Joey’s appreciation for the legendary Mercyful Fate, touching on the influence of classic metal and the lasting impact of iconic bands on today’s heavy music scene, and how he was recruited to fill in on bass. If you’re a fan of Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Mercyful Fate, classic heavy metal, power metal, or in-depth musician interviews, this episode delivers a candid conversation with one of metal’s most respected players.Topics include:⚔️ The NEW Armored Saint album🎸 Songwriting & creative process🔥 Joey Vera’s years in Fates Warning👹 Discussion on Mercyful Fate & classic metal influence🎤 The evolution of heavy metal🤘 Stories, insights & moreFollow Distorted Dialogue for more in-depth conversations with artists from across the metal world.

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews!This week, we break down the latest releases from Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven, discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist.We also revisit last week’s standout release, with Armored Saint earning the Album of Last Week spotlight.If you’re into heavy metal, doom metal, death metal, black metal, underground metal, new metal albums, album reviews, and discovering new bands, this episode is for you.🎧 Featured in this episode:• Serpent Lord review• Mzztr review• Bleeth review• Worm Haven review• Album of the Week discussion• New underground metal releases• Weekly metal recommendations💬 Which album are you spinning this week? Share the episode and join the conversation.Follow Distorted Dialogue / The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly metal discussions, album reviews, underground discoveries, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews!This week, we break down the latest releases from Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven, discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist.We also revisit last week’s standout release, with Armored Saint earning the Album of Last Week spotlight.If you’re into heavy metal, doom metal, death metal, black metal, underground metal, new metal albums, album reviews, and discovering new bands, this episode is for you.🎧 Featured in this episode:• Serpent Lord review• Mzztr review• Bleeth review• Worm Haven review• Album of the Week discussion• New underground metal releases• Weekly metal recommendations💬 Which album are you spinning this week? Share the episode and join the conversation.Follow Distorted Dialogue / The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly metal discussions, album reviews, underground discoveries, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Hamish Glencross of Godthrymm to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album, Projections.We discuss the writing and direction behind Projections, the evolving sound of Godthrymm, and the more prominent role of Catherine in the band. Hamish also talks about his love for Jackson guitars, songwriting, doom metal influences, and what fans can expect from the next chapter of Godthrymm.If you're into doom metal, epic doom, death/doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, and in-depth band interviews, this episode is for you. Topics in this episode:⚡ The upcoming album Projections⚡ Godthrymm’s evolution and songwriting⚡ Catherine’s expanded role in the band⚡ Hamish Glencross’ love for Jackson guitars⚡ Doom metal influences and more👇 What are your thoughts on Godthrymm and Projections?Drop a comment below and let us know what you’re expecting from the new album!🔔 Subscribe to The Distorted Dialogue Podcast for interviews with metal bands, musicians, and conversations covering albums, gear, songwriting, influences, and the underground metal scene.