Is the Civil War actually upon us after Chicago’s mayor told the cops to stand down from ICE? Seth and Chris dive deep into that, plus the guys catch up with Primer 55 bassist Joshua Toomey about their tour and his podcasting career. Oh, and Seth finds out his “designer” cookware is just cheap garbage after a cooking disaster!

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What’s worse: a computer that won’t start or a car that tries to strand you miles from home? Chris had both! It was a total Hair Metal disaster just to get to the mic. Hear the wild story of his car issues, plus Neeley talks about his own ‘Cheers’ bar with a ‘Norm.’ We also find out what Chris’s biggest Glam Metal money pit is. It’s a miracle we even got an episode out!

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Ever wonder what happens when you spill your guts in your lyrics? Larissa Vale of Black Satellite talks all about dealing with the backlash from sharing personal thoughts on their new album Aftermath. We get into touring with Marilyn Manson, the upcoming tour with Mushroomhead, and so much more! Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at

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Is music a form of therapy? KK Downing opens up about the deeply personal meaning behind "Sermons of the Sinner," revealing how the album helped him process alienation and move forward. Discover the raw emotions and complex sentiments woven into this powerful record!#KKDowning #SermonsOfTheSinner #MetalTherapy #JudasPriest #KKsPriest #Alienation #MusicHealing #HeavyMetal #EmotionalMusic #ArtistJourney #MetalInterview #NewRelease #GuitarGod #LifeAndMusic #MetalHeart

Curious about the secret behind a truly heavy metal sound? Gene Hoglan dives deep into the production of Dark Angel's new thrash metal album, "Extinction Level Event," revealing their commitment to organic, live recording—no gridding, no plugins, just raw power and "feel." Learn how insights from working with death metal and speed metal legends influenced this "massive" sound. Like and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes metal production secrets! Support Dark Angel and their new record at reversedrecords.com. Hail and Kill!#DarkAngel #ExtinctionLevelEvent #GeneHoglan #MetalProduction #AlbumRecording #RobShawcross #MikeFraser #ThrashMetal #HeavyMetal #OrganicSound #MusicProduction #DevinTownsend #FearFactory #StrappingYoungLad #TerryDate

Can a band name confuse fans into thinking you’re punk? Chris dives in with Nuse’s Mike LaMastro to talk thrash, underground hits, AI tour booking, and more. Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at

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Was Bruce Dickinson's National Anthem good? Neeley and Chris disagree, with Chris claiming the NFL faked the crowd noise! They also shred a video of a woman who claims she's "persecuted" for being too pretty.

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Is touring Europe more dangerous than ever? BEFORE THE DAWN’s Tuomas Saukkonen thinks so. In this raw interview, Chris digs into the fear, fun, and fury behind their comeback. Why doesn’t “melodic death metal” fit anymore? And why the band doesn’t care. Subscribe now & become a VIP for exclusive content!

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What happens when you find a video that perfectly captures your own opinion? Neeley and Chris are blown away by Anthony Cumia’s take on David Lee Roth's recent concert. We're talking pure shredding truth!

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Nils Patrik Johansson confronts the enduring Ronnie James Dio comparisons head-on! Hear his candid thoughts on how this shaped his early career and how he's since carved out his own distinct voice across 24 albums. He also drops exciting news about a Lion's Share comeback and his ambitious plan to launch a major metal festival in Sweden!

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