Victor is joined by Jeremy Weltman and Ed Ferguson to break down a wide range of hard rock and heavy metal releases from February 2026, with the goal of keeping new music in the conversation and helping listeners discover albums that deserve more attention. This episode mixes monthly album-review staples with broader discussion about style, songwriting, production, and why supporting new rock and metal still matters.

Among the records and artists discussed are Tailgunner, Hoaxed, Converge, Leatherhead, Deeper Graves, A Wilhelm Scream, Silver Sun Pickups, Zepter, Serpent Gates, NerveStar, The Sheepdogs, and more. Victor, Jeremy, and Ed each highlight different favorites from the month, giving the episode a strong mix of traditional heavy metal, goth rock, punk, melodic hard rock, metalcore, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

Standout picks from the episode include Tailgunner – Midnight Blitz, Hoaxed – Death Knocks, Deeper Graves – Pull Me Toward the Dark, and A Wilhelm Scream – Cheap Heat, along with plenty of discussion about why certain albums connect more than others and how listeners can use these monthly review episodes to find new bands worth following.

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Steven Sailer

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Mike Jones

Brad Dahl

Mark Strigl

Gabriel Ruiz

Chris Vaglio

Metal Dan

Johan Ederström

Ed Ferguson

Anthony Mackey

Toni Espin

Sean Richmond

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Featured artist / band links:

Tailgunner: https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq/

Hoaxed: https://www.hoaxedband.com/

Deeper Graves: https://deeper-graves.bandcamp.com/

Deeper Graves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepergraves/

A Wilhelm Scream: https://www.awilhelmscream.com/

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