It is Episode 142 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 56 of Hard Rock Empire (previously known as Music Weekly), as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

This week, we'll discuss the latest news in the rock and metal world, including a big departure from Mastodon, a new label from Megadeth, and a new album from Ghost.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from February 21, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new tracks from Diamantide, Sinner Rage, Enbound, and XIII Doors.

Finally, we'll go into the vault and check out classic albums from Blind Guardian and the peggies.

It's the Hard Rock Empire. Tune in!