As tradition calls for, Rich picks the album this week for his Birthday treat. And, would you know it, he's managed to pick a band we've possibly never mentioned in our 78 episodes so far. How's that going to go.......?

Key talking points - An unknown rivalry of metal, being too big for Roadrunner, the weirdest recording process ever, why would the bassist actually record the bass?, Rich isn't ready for the screams and Kyle can't get through a track listing.

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