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The Distorted Dialogue Podcast
by Metal Institute of Thrashology
🎙️ Distorted Dialogue PodcastFrom the halls of The Metal Institute of Thrashology comes Distorted Dialogue—a podcast where riffs meet real talk. Join us as we sit down with underground shredders, metal legends, rising bands, and heavy music misfits for raw, unfiltered conversations about music, life, gear, touring, and the chaos in between.Whether it’s the pioneers who forged the scene or the new blood pushing boundaries, we get loud, honest, and sometimes weird. This is where metal speaks its mind.📡 New episodes dropping regularly. Interviews, reviews, breakdowns, and more—all delivered
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Fired Up For (LAST) Friday, and A CANCELLED Album of Last Week? What the HELL IS GOING ON?!?
🔥 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.
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Sallow Moth Talks Hydrophilus Brood, Being a Multi-Instrumentalist, and so much more!
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
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New METAL Releases | Complexant, GAST, Arsis Thesis, Deep Meadow, Sinner | Fired Up For Friday
🔥 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.
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Bird of Ill Omen: Talks Florida Hardcore, Creating the Metalcore Genre, 30 Year Reissue & More!
🎙️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.
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Bird of Ill Omen: Talks Florida Hardcore, Creating the Metalcore Genre, 30 Year Reissue & More!
🎙️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.
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New Metal Releases This Week | VBO, DDent, Ripper, Faustian, Psycroptic & More | Fired Up For Friday
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.
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Matt Harvey (Left to Die) | Initium Mortis, Death Demos & Chuck Schuldiner's Legacy
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. 🤘
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Matt Harvey (Left to Die) | Initium Mortis, Death Demos & Chuck Schuldiner's Legacy
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. 🤘
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🔥 Biggest Fired Up For Friday Yet! | New Metal Releases: Ethereal Rot, Tomb Slab, Stormhammer & More
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.
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🔥 Biggest Fired Up For Friday Yet! | New Metal Releases: Ethereal Rot, Tomb Slab, Stormhammer & More
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.
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Anomic Discusses New Music, Influences & The European Metal Scene | Distorted Dialogue
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.
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Anomic Discusses New Music, Influences & The European Metal Scene | Distorted Dialogue
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.
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Underground Metal Releases of the Week | Iron Slaught, Sinsid, Irata, Witchsorrow & More
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.
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Underground Metal Releases of the Week | Iron Slaught, Sinsid, Irata, Witchsorrow & More
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.
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The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering, An Interview with Spread the Disease
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.
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The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering, An Interview with Spread the Disease
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.
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Must Hear Metal Releases For Friday, July 3rd | Fired Up For Friday
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
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Must Hear Metal Releases For Friday, July 3rd | Fired Up For Friday
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
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Sorte Interview: The Meaning of Siete and Sorte Mountain, Venezuela Metal Scene and Upcoming Album
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
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Sorte Interview: The Meaning of Siete and Sorte Mountain, Venezuela Metal Scene and Upcoming Album
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
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Haggus, Orga Mecha, Stonecast, Iron Bones...and More Underground Metal You NEED to Check Out!
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!
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Haggus, Orga Mecha, Stonecast, Iron Bones...and More Underground Metal You NEED to Check Out!
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!
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VIOLIN Metal? Lead VTAR? Find Out Now on The Violution on the Distorted Dialogue Podcast!
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.
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VIOLIN Metal? Lead VTAR? Find Out Now on The Violution on the Distorted Dialogue Podcast!
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.
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NEW METAL DROP: Gin Lady, Plaindrifter, Cycloptic, Endseeker, Saidan 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!
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NEW METAL DROP: Gin Lady, Plaindrifter, Cycloptic, Endseeker, Saidan 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!
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Best New Metal Albums This Week | Khemmis, Bloodhunter, Nuclear Tomb & More – Fired Up For Friday
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.
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Fired Up For Friday: Khemmis, Klimt 1918, Nuclear Tomb & Bloodhunter | Best New Metal Releases – June 12
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.
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FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY: CONVERGE, WMD, Uga Buga, Apostle & More
🔥 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.
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FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY: CONVERGE, WMD, Uga Buga, Apostle & More
🔥 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.
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Armored Saint’s Joey Vera on the New Album, Songwriting & Metal
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.
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Armored Saint’s Joey Vera on the New Album, Songwriting & Metal
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.
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Fired Up For Friday | Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth & Worm Haven Reviews + Armored Saint Pick
🔥 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.
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Fired Up For Friday | Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth & Worm Haven Reviews + Armored Saint Pick
🔥 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.
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Hamish Glencross Talks Godthrymm’s Projections & Jackson Guitars | Distorted Dialogue
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.
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Hamish Glencross Talks Godthrymm’s Projections, Jackson Guitars and More, on the Distorted Dialogue
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.
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🔥 Fired Up For Friday: New Tech Death, Brutal Death Metal, Thrash & More!
🔥 On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we dig into some of this week’s underground metal releases spanning technical death metal, brutal death metal, thrash, doom, and more.This week we’re talking about new music from Horrific Visions, JPT Scare Band, Hellevate, and Desecrecy.We also revisit last week’s standout release with the Album of Last Week, featuring Gozu.If you’re looking for new underground metal to discover, Fired Up For Friday brings you a weekly breakdown of releases across the metal spectrum so you know what deserves your attention.Or, if you want something with a little more personality (fits your channel voice better):🔥 It’s Friday, and that means it’s time to get Fired Up For Friday.This week, we’re cranking up new releases from Horrific Visions, JPT Scare Band, Hellevate, and Desecrecy while covering everything from tech death and brutal death metal to thrash and beyond.Plus, we look back at last week’s standout with the Album of Last Week featuring Gozu.Got a release we should cover next week? Join the conversation and discover your next favorite underground band.
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🔥 Fired Up For Friday: New Tech Death, Brutal Death Metal, Thrash & More!
🔥 On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we dig into some of this week’s underground metal releases spanning technical death metal, brutal death metal, thrash, doom, and more.This week we’re talking about new music from Horrific Visions, JPT Scare Band, Hellevate, and Desecrecy.We also revisit last week’s standout release with the Album of Last Week, featuring Gozu.If you’re looking for new underground metal to discover, Fired Up For Friday brings you a weekly breakdown of releases across the metal spectrum so you know what deserves your attention.Or, if you want something with a little more personality (fits your channel voice better):🔥 It’s Friday, and that means it’s time to get Fired Up For Friday.This week, we’re cranking up new releases from Horrific Visions, JPT Scare Band, Hellevate, and Desecrecy while covering everything from tech death and brutal death metal to thrash and beyond.Plus, we look back at last week’s standout with the Album of Last Week featuring Gozu.Got a release we should cover next week? Join the conversation and discover your next favorite underground band.
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Paul Aloisio (Restless Spirit) | New Album, Band History & GOZU Tour
In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new self-titled album, the history and evolution of Restless Spirit, and their upcoming tour with GOZU.Paul discusses the writing and recording process behind the new release, how Restless Spirit has developed over the years, the challenges of navigating the underground metal scene, and what fans can expect from the band moving forward.If you’re into doom metal, stoner doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, metal interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of heavy music’s standout bands.🎸 Topics in this episode:• The new Restless Spirit self-titled album• The origins and history of the band• Songwriting, influences, and evolution• Touring with GOZU• The current state of doom metal and underground heavy musicFollow Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with metal musicians, underground artists, and heavy music creators.
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Paul Aloisio (Restless Spirit) | New Album, Band History & GOZU Tour
In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new self-titled album, the history and evolution of Restless Spirit, and their upcoming tour with GOZU.Paul discusses the writing and recording process behind the new release, how Restless Spirit has developed over the years, the challenges of navigating the underground metal scene, and what fans can expect from the band moving forward.If you’re into doom metal, stoner doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, metal interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of heavy music’s standout bands.🎸 Topics in this episode:• The new Restless Spirit self-titled album• The origins and history of the band• Songwriting, influences, and evolution• Touring with GOZU• The current state of doom metal and underground heavy musicFollow Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with metal musicians, underground artists, and heavy music creators.
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FLAME ON: Doom, Death, Crust On This Week's Fired Up For Friday Podcast
There is a lot of underground metal, that has me fired up for this Friday, May 15, 2026's new metal releases. As the weeks and episodes continue, we chart into new territory reviewing a crust punk band, we have some black metal, Gothic Doom, A Death Metal band's Greatest Hits and so much more. I really enjoyed the album of last week and the more I do this the more I discover to share with you. 0:00 Intro1:55 @Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken6:42 Angellore - Nocturnes ( @arduamusic )9:52 Noosed - Misery (EP) ( @RoadToMasochist )13:43 @antimozdebeast - The Vagrant Unkempt Grave 16:38 @CrematoryDe - Greatest Hits: English Hymns and Deutsche Hymen ( @distortion.musicgroup )19:15 Yoth Iria - Gone With the Devil ( @metalbladerecords )So make sure you like, follow, subscribe, as it helps me out and it also helps other metal heads who can discover more heavy. I'm having an absolute blast discovering so much new stuff, PLEASE, let me know in the COMMENTS, WHO I NEED TO HEAR! I know I miss a bunch of releases, so let me know what you have been listening to. 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.
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FLAME ON: Doom, Death, Crust On This Week's Fired Up For Friday Podcast
There is a lot of underground metal, that has me fired up for this Friday, May 15, 2026's new metal releases. As the weeks and episodes continue, we chart into new territory reviewing a crust punk band, we have some black metal, Gothic Doom, A Death Metal band's Greatest Hits and so much more. I really enjoyed the album of last week and the more I do this the more I discover to share with you. 0:00 Intro1:55 @Atavistia - Old Gods Awaken6:42 Angellore - Nocturnes ( @arduamusic )9:52 Noosed - Misery (EP) ( @RoadToMasochist )13:43 @antimozdebeast - The Vagrant Unkempt Grave 16:38 @CrematoryDe - Greatest Hits: English Hymns and Deutsche Hymen ( @distortion.musicgroup )19:15 Yoth Iria - Gone With the Devil ( @metalbladerecords )So make sure you like, follow, subscribe, as it helps me out and it also helps other metal heads who can discover more heavy. I'm having an absolute blast discovering so much new stuff, PLEASE, let me know in the COMMENTS, WHO I NEED TO HEAR! I know I miss a bunch of releases, so let me know what you have been listening to. 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.
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NEW HEAVY From Frozen Soul, Restless Spirit, Iatt and More on Fired Up For Friday!
On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, we dig into a few of the heaviest underground metal releases dropping on Friday, May 8th, 2026. From crushing doom and stoner rock riffage, to ice cold death metal offerings, find out here what new underground heavy you need to listen to first. From Progressive Extreme metal, to my favorite album of last week, you'll find what you need to hear here, with a new episode weekly!Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to dropping on Friday, or let me know what I missed the last few weeks, I'm always looking for new neck wrecking riffs. So make sure you subscribe, like, follow and share, so you don't miss the newest heavy music that has me 🔥 FIRED UP! In this episode:0:00 Intro1:16 Restless Spirit - Self Titled3:28 Frozen Soul - No Place of Warmth6:30 Iatt - Etheric Realms of the Night8:52 Voidthrone - Dreaming Rat10:55 Album of Last Week (Venom - Into Oblivion)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!podcast, metal podcast, new metal music, frozen soul, restless spirit, death metal, doom metal
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NEW HEAVY From Frozen Soul, Restless Spirit, Iatt and More on Fired Up For Friday!
On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, we dig into a few of the heaviest underground metal releases dropping on Friday, May 8th, 2026. From crushing doom and stoner rock riffage, to ice cold death metal offerings, find out here what new underground heavy you need to listen to first. From Progressive Extreme metal, to my favorite album of last week, you'll find what you need to hear here, with a new episode weekly!Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to dropping on Friday, or let me know what I missed the last few weeks, I'm always looking for new neck wrecking riffs. So make sure you subscribe, like, follow and share, so you don't miss the newest heavy music that has me 🔥 FIRED UP! In this episode:0:00 Intro1:16 Restless Spirit - Self Titled3:28 Frozen Soul - No Place of Warmth6:30 Iatt - Etheric Realms of the Night8:52 Voidthrone - Dreaming Rat10:55 Album of Last Week (Venom - Into Oblivion)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!podcast, metal podcast, death metal, thrash metal, new metal albums, new underground metal music
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Don't Miss These NEW METAL ALBUMS Dropping Friday!
On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we go over another week of amazing metal albums being released, from across all subgenera's of rock and metal, this Friday, May 1st. This week is a wide range of sounds, from Doom and Stoner Rock, Technical Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash and even some Progressive Rock that leans closer to indie rock, so you definitely want to catch this one. And as always, we still announce the Album of Last Week, which was my favorite release last week, and with a heavy release schedule, you'll have to wait around to the end of the episode to catch that. Don't miss all of these dropping May 1st, and in case you missed some of the past weeks episodes, head back there and see what you missed from the best of the underground. 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? 0:00 Intro2:00 @EVEALEMetal 5:12 @CognizanceBand 8:02 @InMalicesWakeOfficial 9:31 @savagemasterofficial / Mystic Storm13:00 Elle Tea15:29 -1618:33 The Album of Last Week ( @volcandrakentucky545 )Special thanks to the labels and PR for sending all this fire over for me to share with you. @EarsplitCompound @hypaethralrecords @fiadh @WillowtipRecords @ClawhammerPR @shadowkingdomrecords2057 @HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDSRECORDS Purple Sage PR @ProstheticRecords 🚨🎶 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!#metalpodcast #newmusicalert #newmetalmusic #newmusicfriday #albumreview #albumrelease #metalinstituteofthrashology #thrashology #firedupforfriday #newmusic #metalmusic
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Don't Miss These NEW METAL ALBUMS Dropping Friday!
On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we go over another week of amazing metal albums being released, from across all subgenera's of rock and metal, this Friday, May 1st. This week is a wide range of sounds, from Doom and Stoner Rock, Technical Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash and even some Progressive Rock that leans closer to indie rock, so you definitely want to catch this one. And as always, we still announce the Album of Last Week, which was my favorite release last week, and with a heavy release schedule, you'll have to wait around to the end of the episode to catch that. Don't miss all of these dropping May 1st, and in case you missed some of the past weeks episodes, head back there and see what you missed from the best of the underground. 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!0:00 Intro2:00 @EVEALEMetal 5:12 @CognizanceBand 8:02 @InMalicesWakeOfficial 9:31 @savagemasterofficial / Mystic Storm13:00 Elle Tea15:29 -1618:33 The Album of Last Week ( @volcandrakentucky545 )
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Eveale’s Moth and Newt Talk About Debut Album, Storytelling Through Sound and More!
Underground Black Metal band Eveale’s Newt and Moth stopped by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss their phenomenal new album, Enter the Woodlawn Realm. A storytelling saga of an album and one heck of a debut full length I might add, where Newt and Moth create an entire realm, full of storytelling, survival, elation, misery and so much more are explored. Enter the Woodlawn Realm is not only a good story, but great music to match the themes, emotions and nuances, this duo wants to convey. Find out here what went into crafting such a dynamic album, how these two began the project, what they were trying to say with Enter the Woodlawn Realm and so much more. I had a great time talking to these guys about a great album, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Distorted Dialogue is the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth, unscripted conversations with artists and industry professionals from across the metal world.From new albums and influences to touring stories and behind-the-scenes insight, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to uncover what really drives the music.Guests range from global acts to underground bands, along with producers, techs, and other voices shaping the scene.🎶 Submit your music for review:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyhttps://bit.ly/4iJZMZA
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Eveale’s Moth and Newt Talk About Debut Album, Storytelling Through Sound and More!
Underground Black Metal band Eveale’s Newt and Moth stopped by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss their phenomenal new album, Enter the Woodlawn Realm. A storytelling saga of an album and one heck of a debut full length I might add, where Newt and Moth create an entire realm, full of storytelling, survival, elation, misery and so much more are explored. Enter the Woodlawn Realm is not only a good story, but great music to match the themes, emotions and nuances, this duo wants to convey. Find out here what went into crafting such a dynamic album, how these two began the project, what they were trying to say with Enter the Woodlawn Realm and so much more. I had a great time talking to these guys about a great album, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Distorted Dialogue is the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth, unscripted conversations with artists and industry professionals from across the metal world.From new albums and influences to touring stories and behind-the-scenes insight, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to uncover what really drives the music.Guests range from global acts to underground bands, along with producers, techs, and other voices shaping the scene.🎶 Submit your music for review:sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashologyhttps://bit.ly/4iJZMZA
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Episode 13: New Metal Releases + Crippled Black Phoenix (Friday the 13th Special)
🔥 Fired Up For Friday – Episode 13 (Friday the 13th Special)Episode 13 lands on Friday the 13th, so this week dives into the darker side of heavy music with a mix of new releases and underground discoveries.Featuring:Cnoc an TursaNixie & DrouthPigs BloodStalemate of WillsWitch PissAlbum of the Week:Crippled Black Phoenix – SceaduhelmFrom atmospheric doom and blackened textures to raw, aggressive underground sounds, this episode highlights a range of heavy music for fans of doom, black metal, sludge, and experimental styles.Follow for weekly episodes and new music discoveries.
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Episode 13: New Metal Releases + Crippled Black Phoenix (Friday the 13th Special)
🔥 Fired Up For Friday – Episode 13 (Friday the 13th Special)Episode 13 lands on Friday the 13th, so this week dives into the darker side of heavy music with a mix of new releases and underground discoveries.Featuring:Cnoc an TursaNixie & DrouthPigs BloodStalemate of WillsWitch PissAlbum of the Week:Crippled Black Phoenix – SceaduhelmFrom atmospheric doom and blackened textures to raw, aggressive underground sounds, this episode highlights a range of heavy music for fans of doom, black metal, sludge, and experimental styles.Follow for weekly episodes and new music discoveries.
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🎙️ Distorted Dialogue PodcastFrom the halls of The Metal Institute of Thrashology comes Distorted Dialogue—a podcast where riffs meet real talk. Join us as we sit down with underground shredders, metal legends, rising bands, and heavy music misfits for raw, unfiltered conversations about music, life, gear, touring, and the chaos in between.Whether it’s the pioneers who forged the scene or the new blood pushing boundaries, we get loud, honest, and sometimes weird. This is where metal speaks its mind.📡 New episodes dropping regularly. Interviews, reviews, breakdowns, and more—all delivered
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