Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour

This week we're discussing every album by The Ruins of Beverast. TROB is the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Alexander Von Meilenwald, and if you haven't heard of them, the world of metal has done you a disservice. This band began as a punishing black metal/doom metal hybrid, but has since evolved into one of the smartest and most interesting extreme metal bands around. Be warned though, this is some seriously brutal stuff.

Closing track: "Towards Malakia" from Exuvia (2017)

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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike and Alex's Picks: Exuvia (2017) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Rain Upon the Impure (2006) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Unlock the Shrine (2004) Rain Upon the Impure (2006) Foulest Semen of the Sheltered Elite (2009) Blood Vaults: The Blazing Gospels of Heinrich Kramer (2013) Exuvia (2017) The Thule Grimoires (2021)

This week we're discussing Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road. If you haven't heard of these guys, they're spastic, unpredictable, and surprisingly emotional post-rock from the UK. This is a fascinating album on its own, but days before its release, singer/guitarist Isaac Wood left the band. While they are continuing without him, you have to hear this album to fully appreciate what that means.

Ants From Up There by Black Country, New Road: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZGAjDHKwwcMZSkDALzlSO?si=b09fb9aca9be4df3

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

This week we're discussing every album by DRI, the Dirty Rotten Imbeciles. Led by singer Kurt Brecht and guitarist Spike Cassidy, DRI helped to pioneer crossover thrash (the hybrid of hardcore punk and thrash metal). They were the most explosive and speedy punk band in their formative years, but they quickly transitioned seamlessly into one of the best and most respected thrash bands. Play them loud and try not to speed if you do it while driving.

Closing track: "Nursing Home Blues" from Dealing with It! (1985)

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Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

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Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike's Picks: Dealing with It! (1985) — Best Album Dirty Rotten EP/LP (1983) — Personal Favorite Full Speed Ahead (1995) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: Thrash Zone (1989) — Best Album Definitions (1992) — Personal Favorite 4 of a Kind (1988) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Dirty Rotten EP/LP (1983) Dealing with It! (1985) Crossover (1987) 4 of a Kind (1988) Thrash Zone (1989) Definitions (1992) Full Speed Ahead (1995)

This week we're taking a break from discographies to talk about the latest album by Russian Circles--Gnosis. For those who don't know, Russian Circles is an instrumental post-metal trio made up of Mike Sullivan (guitar), Dave Turncrantz (drums), and Brian Cook (bass). We're fans and we think you should be, too. If you like the band, chances are you'll like the new album, but it's probably safe to say it won't be winning over any skeptics.

Gnosis by Russian Circles: https://open.spotify.com/album/70f88hTacrgbDXCB8PkQhy?si=tc4hpv0NQD-AMIp5zYdQpw

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

This week we're discussing every album by Swans from 1982-1986. Led by the unpredictable and immensely talented Michael Gira (and accompanied by long-time collaborators Norman Westberg and Jarboe), Swans is a band that can't possibly be described in a paragraph. Their musical range is unprecedented and continues to evolve today. However, this era of the band made some of the most punishing, brutal, and disturbing music ever made. Unlike anything and truly barbaric. Enter with caution.

Closing track: "Coward" from Holy Money (1986)

Spotify episode playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike's Picks: Filth (1983) — Best Album Body to Body, Job to Job (1991) — Personal Favorite Young God (1984) — Worst Record, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: Greed (1986) — Best Album Young God EP (1984) — Personal Favorite Body to Body, Job to Job (1991) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Swans EP (1982) Filth (1983) Cop (1984) Young God EP (1984) Body to Body, Job to Job (1991) Greed/Time Is Money (Bastard) EP (1986) Holy Money/A Screw EP (1986)

[ORIGINAL PATREON AIR DATE: 1/28/2022] This week we're tying up some loose ends by discussing White Zombie's God of Thunder EP. We really should've covered this on our White Zombie episode, but we didn't so here ya go. It's a solid EP that highlights the band's transition into the White Zombie we all know and love. Plus some hilariously entertaining vocals by Rob. We also talk endlessly about the Babe movies, wrestling entrances, interventions, and other stuff that doesn't matter. Be sure to check out our full episode on White Zombie if you haven't already!

Episode 53: White Zombie

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-53-white-zombie/id1477239952?i=1000489138358

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HrTVgCxezG6vDcdyfeHbV?si=1c2bc1ffbcb24cd7

YouTube: https://youtu.be/w3glv8PqHSI

God of Thunder of Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1lJ3OY5wlsLDWYuVxOqohD?si=TnksvqRdTvWlQmJScTbpYQ

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

This week we're discussing every album by Thrice. If you're a fan of this band, you'll have to wait in line if you want to stab us. To say we didn't enjoy our time with them might be an understatement. Thrice started out emo, then grew into a brutal post-metal band for about 5 minutes before maturing into standard alt rock. We go into excruciating detail.

Closing track: "The Flame Deluge" from The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007)

Spotify episode playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike's Picks: Vheissu (2005) — Best Album The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007) — Personal Favorite Identity Crisis (2000) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: The Artist in the Ambulance (2003) — Best Album The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV (2008) — Personal Favorite Major/Minor (2011) — Worst Album Vheissu (2005) — Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Identity Crisis (2000) The Illusion of Safety (2002) The Artist in the Ambulance (2003) Vheissu (2005) The Alchemy Index Vols. I & II (2007) The Alchemy Index Vols. III & IV (2008) Beggars (2009) Major/Minor (2011) To Be Everywhere Is to Be Nowhere (2016) Palms (2018) Horizons /East (2021)

This week we're discussing every album by Catherine Wheel. Credited as one of the pioneers of shoegaze (which is technically true), Catherine Wheel never stopped growing musically within their lifetime. However, they never lost the essence of the 90s. Seriously, they're one of the most 90s bands ever. Also, singer Rob Dickinson is Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson's cousin. Whoa.

Closing track: "Broken Head" from Chrome (1993)

Spotify episode playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike's Picks: Chrome (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Happy Days (1995) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: Chrome (1993) — Best Album, Personal Favorite Adam and Eve (1997) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Ferment (1992) Chrome (1993) Happy Days (1995) Adam and Eve (1997) Wishville (2000)

This week we're discussing every album by Poison Idea. As brutal and crazy as the American hardcore scene was in the early 80s, Poison Idea stood above the rest in how devastatingly real they were. Gun violence, morbid obesity, drug dealing, homelessness, and death are just as much a part of this band as their music. Led by vocalist Jerry A. Lang and guitarist Tom "Pig Champion" Roberts until his death in 2006, Poison Idea make a strong argument for being the kings of punk.

Closing track: "Out of the Picture" from Kings of Punk (1986)

Spotify episode playlist https://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherinc

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook

Mike's Picks: Pick Your King EP (1983) — Best Record, Personal Favorite We Must Burn (1993) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Alex's Picks: Feel the Darkness (1990) — Best Album, Personal Favorite War All the Time (1987) — Worst Album, Least Favorite

Albums we discussed this episode… Pick Your King EP (1983) Record Collectors Are Pretentious Assholes EP (1984) Kings of Punk (1986) War All the Time (1987) Feel the Darkness (1990) Blank Blackout Vacant (1992) We Must Burn (1993) Latest Will and Testament (2006) Confuse & Conquer (2015)

This week we're discussing the one and only album by Dave Grohl's Probot. The band was a passion project by Grohl and was made to quench his thirst for metal. Every track has a different, legendary guest vocalist. Lemmy, King Diamond, Max Cavalera, Cronos, and Wino are only a few of the heavy hitters we have on this album. Even Jack Black makes an appearance. If you're a fan of metal, this one is a must.

Closing track: "I Am the Warlock" from Probot (2004)

Probot on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/7DOHlmOkTbHmrnJI80tLZD?si=Pd6G92ocSK2YV8LkHjzFMQ

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever

Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/

Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,

Instagram: Mike @pandermonkey Alex @motherpuncher

History Tom's stuff: Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Substack Instagram Twitter Facebook