Metal Life Crisis

Matt and Jeff talk 2026 in metal... so far. We had planned for a first quarter review but this was closer to a first 1/3 of the year Let us know who we missed and what you're looking forward toMatt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

We are joined by King Night (Nathan) of Nox Sinister to talk about the band and the recent singles theyve released, the struggles of being a small band and how they came up with their unique sound. A really fun interview as Nathan tells a story really well. Nox Sinister on Bandcamp https://noxsinister.bandcamp.com/track/the-plague-nocturnalInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/noxsinister/

We have a guest, Helm of the Anti-Lemon!!!!We talk about how awesome 1990 is and then go into gear talk and end with Helm doing some very funny innuendosHelm of the Anti-Lemon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/helmoftheantilemon

Matt and Jeff talk to Tim, who used to intern for Matt at Century Media. Matt pulls his usual tricks and tries to upset JeffMatt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff are joined by author, musician and metal fan; Chris Fly. We talk about his musical journey and get into a deep deiscussion about NevermoreChris: twitter @christopherafly His book https://www.amazon.com/Godss-Ears-Chanson-Guerre-Book-ebook/dp/B08VGK1NHT?ref_=ast_author_dp⁠Matt @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff @mozsab.bsky.social

There was no overarching theme to this weeks episode, we just talk about stuff. We do mention Lions Led By Donkeys, so heres the link to that pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vw8AeyqBCI6R94FK3GBw9?si=939c3da19dd14a7aBluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

An anti censorship rant and a discussion about the new Nevermore singerBlueskyMatt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Another ICE killing We do discuss Megadeths new (and last?) albumBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Jeff and Matt review Kreator and talk about some other stuffBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff talk about the recent murder of Renee Good and the state of the US right nowMatt: @americanmetalhead.bsky.socialor [email protected]: @mozsab.bsky.social

Welcome to season 2 and Happy New Year! Jeff had question and asked a bunch of people for their feedback. Matt and Jeff go over that feedback in todays epidode.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff go over their top 10 albums of 2025. SInce neither one of can count, we choose 11 albums eachBluesky:Matt - @allamericanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff cover some more bands. Is thier most famous album their best? We talk more Kiss than Jeff wantsBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff are joined by David (DB Bond on Twitter) to talk about bands best known vs their best albums. Matt infuriates Jeff again and David behaves by not bringing up spiders and snakes constantly.Davids Twitter - https://x.com/007DBindaBCBluesky - @[email protected]

We were lucky enough to have the wonderful Melissa from the Metal Chat podcast on! Matt and I briefly bitch about current events and then we bring Melissa on and have a really cool talk about gatekeeping and genre-ficationFind Melissa on Twitter @metalchatpod and listen to her wonderful podcast here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/metal-chat-with-melissa/id1548017605Bluesky:@[email protected]

We wrap up our discussion regaring replacement singers doing better than the original. Let us know who we [email protected]@mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff go over some replacements that took an older song and nailed it. Matt has to gloat about his Dodgers first though. Congrats Matt.Bluesky:@[email protected]

Matt and Jeff return for an episode talking about bands and genres and being factually correct [email protected]@mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff take a look at some more of the rules of metal. Jeff was still suffering from trauma to the brain so we do repeat ourselves a little bit. For once, it wasnt Matts [email protected]@mozsab.bsky.social

We cover some more of the rules of metal. Jeff has a concussion so he was barely coherent. Matt is old so he was just his normal amount of coherent.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff talk about the influence of British bands in metal and associated genres. We put out a post on social media and gave ourselves some homework for the next epsiode where we will talk more about some of the bands given to us that we had no familiarity with.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff get into whether or not some common metal rules are valid or not. Jeff doesnt get too heated at Matt this time.Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff talk about how we consume metal and then about some of the rules of metal fandom. Matt pisses off Jeff causing him to have a fitBluesky:Matt, the Asshole - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialSweary Jeff [email protected]

A mainly political discussion about the recent events in Utah and the repurcussions. We do then have a chat about Tomas Lindberg Bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt talks about licensing bands from overseas for releases in the US. Matt also jerks us off onto quite a few tangents.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff look at 1988. For Matt, it was a year of discovery and diving deeper into heavy metal. Jeff is MUCH younger than Matt so he just talks about albums that still resonate with him.Bluesky:Matt - ‪@americanheadbanger.bsky.social‬Jeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt somehow talked Mark Briody of Jag Panzer into coming onto the pod. Mark and Matt swap stories about life on the road as well as record company crap. Jeffs favorite Jag Panzer album is Dissident Alliance which amuses Mark. Twitter: Jeff: @mozsabMatt: @mattalica73Mark: @jag_panzer

We bring on a guest, Bryan Mayhem, from Twitter. We talk about our favorite albums from the year so far. You can see the different tastes each one of us has. Mine being the best of course.Thank you, Bryan!!!!bluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.socialTwitter:Bryan: @ExtremeMetalDadJeff: @mozsabMatt: @mattallica73

Jeff reviews the Acid Bath and Rwake concert he went to. Then he and Matt talk about the prolific and extraordinary career of Dan SwanoBluesky: Matt @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff talk about 3 recent releases they are excited aboutI apologize for the technical glitches, I salvaged as much as I couldBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

We start by talking metal and a recent concert Matt went to. Then we take a left turn into more personal stuff and it gets weird. Enjoy!Bluesky: Matt - @[email protected] - @mozsab.bsky.socialCheck out Lions led by Donkeys pod on the Armenian genocide: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cv5mDAEZcAGnLIAabS8QT?si=TfWNO8SYQ1WoKn-hEY6wcA

We start off with a bit more concert talk and Jeff misses the joke. Then we dive into some bands that have a small discography but are worth checking out.Bluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

In the final (for now) show about live music, we delve into some Bluesky responses. We also talk more about who we have seen and who we want to seeBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socJeff - @mozsab.bsky.soc

Matt and Jeff continue the exploration of live music they've seen. This is a quick one and more is on the wayBluesky:Matt - @americanheadbnager.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff go over some amazing concerts they've been too and include some that were sent to them by social media friendsBluesky:Matt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Last time we covered awful lyrics. Today we talk about great lyrics with a lot of help from our social media friendsBlueSky:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff talk bad lyrics BlueSkyMatt: @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff: @mozsab.bsky.social

Todays episode gets stories from Matt being A&R, some recent releases we are exited about and verge on another rantBlueskyMatt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Today we dive into 2 overlooked bands from the early 90's.Then we have a political rant for the second half.Bluesky links:Matt - @americanheadbanger.bsky.socialJeff - @mozsab.bsky.social

Matt and Jeff get together and talk about our respective lists of top 10 albums. Who had the better list? Matt also goes on an old man rant about technology Bluesky: Matt: @americanheadbanger Jeff: @mozsab

Matt and Jeff talk to Kevin Stewart Panko, author of "Into Everlasting Fire: The Official History of Immolation" https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2024/08/16/pre-order-into-everlasting-fire-the-official-history-of-immolation-from-decibel-books-read-an-exclusive-excerpt-now/ Matt talks to him about 90's death metal and Jeff asks questions about writing Bluesky Matt: @americanheadbanger Jeff: @mozsab

Matt and Jeff talk about Matt seeing Yngvie and how that went and then talk about 90's metal again Bluesky: Matt: @americanheadbanger Jeff: @mozsab

We talk some record label shenanigans and then answer some questions from Twitter I think we may upset a lot of people on this one

Matt and Jeff talk about the 90's. After the 80's heyday, what changed? Is metal better now than before?

Matt and Jeff talk about metal Matt - @mattalica73 on Twitter Jeff - @mozsab on Twitter