CD Burners

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Toxicity by System of a Down with Meredith Hurley from the Millionaires + Emo Nite. We break down the chaos behind the Hollywood sign-inspired album art, the riot that erupted at their release show, and how Chop Suey became a generational anthem. Meredith shares how this record pulled her into heavy music, why its mix of politics, weirdness, and hooks still rips front to back, and how Toxicity became one of the most iconic metal albums of the 2000s.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are breaking down one of the most iconic pop punk albums of the 2000s, All Killer No Filler by Sum 41, with DJ legend, Kayzo. We dive into the chaos behind “Fat Lip,” the metal riffs hiding in plain sight, and how this album helped turn pop punk into a global phenomenon. Kayzo shares how discovering Sum 41 as a kid shaped his sound, what made this era so explosive, and why this record still rips front to back.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio with the band’s own Dan Andriano. He takes us inside the chaotic era that saw the band jump to a major label, clean up their sound, and face down the backlash. We get into the pressure of writing bigger songs, the weirdest moments behind the scenes, and how this album became one of their most divisive and beloved records.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re breaking down You're Gonna Miss It All by Modern Baseball, the album that turned basement shows, inside jokes, and college oversharing into one of the most quietly influential records of the 2010s. We get into how they recorded it in a college studio, the wild story of how the band formed, why “Your Graduation” became an Emo Nite anthem, and how Modern Baseball made vulnerability feel casual, funny, and weirdly empowering.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into American Idiot by Green Day, the album that blew open the doors for a new era of punk rock. We're joined by special guests, the legendary award-winning producer, Rob Cavallo and Taka from ONE OK ROCK, who tells the story of hearing the album for the first time in Japan without speaking a word of English, how it inspired him to leave pop behind, and why American Idiot still hits just as hard today. From political anthems to rock operas, this is the global legacy of Green Day’s most ambitious record.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into You'll Be Fine by Hot Mulligan with Chris Freeman himself. He breaks down how the band went from playing house shows in Michigan to headlining sold out tours — and how You'll Be Fine accidentally became their breakout album during the pandemic. We get into insane behind-the-scenes stories: recording above a seafood restaurant, band fights over harmonies, Discord fan takeovers, and how a View-Master and secret website helped launch new music.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into one of the most chaotic and influential internet-era bands: Attack Attack. We're joined by drummer Andrew Wetzel, who breaks down the band’s wild origin story, the viral rise of “crabcore,” and the backlash that made them underground legends. From MySpace fame to meme status to full-circle redemption, this is the unfiltered story of how a group of Ohio kids accidentally changed metalcore forever.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the legendary pop punk album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182 with special guest, renowned DJ & producer, Dillon Francis. From fart jokes to existential angst, iconic singles to hidden gems, we dive into it all & get the inside scoop on how this record shaped Dillon’s taste.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most iconic yet underrated rock albums of the 2000s, Sing The Sorrow by AFI. We're joined by legendary A&R, Luke Wood, who gives us an inside perspective on signing AFI and reveals stories behind the record’s sound, the intense industry battles over singles and radio play, and why this masterpiece never hit the massive commercial success it deserved. 

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving deep into breakthrough album, The Young and The Hopeless by Good Charlotte. This misunderstood 2002 record helped shape emo and mall punk as we know it and made an everlasting impact on a generation that needed it most. 

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