BRÜTALCAST

We're back from a hiatus! But it's with some sad news. Where has One-Eyed Doll been? Why are they coming to an end? What's next for the duo?

Today's show covers:

The hiatus of One-Eyed Doll

The email sent by Kimberly to their fans

Why Mike cares so much about this band

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Will Iron Maiden be the next heavy metal act to make it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? What were the best metal albums of 2020? Will Metallica ever get to play the Super Bowl?

This week's headliners include:

Iron Maiden nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Metal Hammer UK lists the Top 50 Metal Albums of 2020

Metallica fill Top 5 Vinyl Albums with special re-release; play Late Show during the Super Bowl

Check out the full list from Metal Hammer UK:https://bit.ly/3u1dI9cWatch Metallica play on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert:https://bit.ly/3rQHz2d

Thanks for listening! Stay metal!

Can David Hasslehoff hang with the metal crowd? What were the best metal songs of 2020? Have y'all checked out Jinjer yet?

This week's headliners include:

Cuestack release new song featuring David Hasslehoff

Loudwire list 'THE 66 BEST METAL SONGS OF 2020'

Mike is late to the game when it comes to the band Jinjer

The Hu cover Metallica's "Sad But True"

Check out Cuestack featuring David Hasslehoff:https://youtu.be/FggsEkPQEbc

Loudwire's 'The 66 Best Metal Songs of 2020' list:https://bit.ly/3ozqeJs

This show is brough to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com  

Veteran metalcore act Hatebreed is back with a new album, 'Weight of the False Self', and we're gonna talk about just how much this album kicks you in the face!

Check out 'Weight of the False Self' on Spotify:https://spoti.fi/36mkFrx

This show is brought to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com

The often underrated 12 Stones are back with a new release, 'Smoke and Mirrors Vol. 1' and we're gonna break it down while also looking at the evolution of the bands career from the beginning up to now!

Visit the official 12 Stones website:https://www.12stones.com/Check out 'Smoke and Mirrors Vol. 1' here:https://spoti.fi/3lCI7WB

This show is brought to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com  

Who is the best metal drummer of 2020? How will Ticketmaster handle their business once the pandemic has ended?Have you picked up the new 12 Stones EP? 

This week's HEADLINERS include:

MusicRadar wants to know who the best metal drummer of 2020 is

Ticketmaster clarifies their post-COVID plans

Johannes Eckerström (Avatar) writes essay about live music

12 Stones release new EP

The Pretty Reckless reveals new album details

Demon Hunter reveals new album & livestream details

Vote for the Best Metal Drummer of 2020:https://bit.ly/35w7vbb

Read Johannes Eckerström's essay on live rock shows:https://bit.ly/3lsRfNy

This show is brough to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com

System of a Down are fighting for a good cause! Is Chris Fehn officially done with Slipknot? And is David Ellefson embarassed about using a pick?

This week's HEADLINERS include:

SOAD release music for the first time in 15 years

Chris Fehn drops lawsuit against Slipknot

David Ellefson opens up about pick stigma

Happy Birthday to Wayne Static

Download & Donate for the new System of a Down songs:https://bit.ly/3p0PglG

Read the full statement from the band:https://bit.ly/2U0eJNW

This show is brough to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com 

How do you get a copyright strike against yourself? Will Rob Halford take a swing at some Ripper-era Priest songs? And is Judas Priest working on a sequel to 'Painkiller'?

Today's Headliners include:

Rob Halford compares new Judas Priest music to 'Painkiller'

Rob Halford is open to performing some Ripper-era Priest songs

The best Judas Priest covers

Herman Li of Dragonforce gets banned from Twitch...for playing his own songs?

Read these articles and more at Metal Injection:https://metalinjection.net/

Check out the full list of Judas Priest covers:https://bit.ly/3jJXECa

This show is brough to you by The Basement Lounge:https://www.basementloungepod.com

How are there NO rock music nominations for the Pop/Rock categories at the AMAs? Would Nirvana still be big if they started today? What does Glen Tipton's future with Judas Priest look like?

Your faces will be melted and your souls will be tarnished!