Minds Of Metal

Download have announced their 2024 line-up with some mixed reactions!

Looking like they're headed towards a more Punk/Rock/Emo line-up, we give our reaction to the first wave of bands announced!

Today we checked out a brand new band as recommended to us by YOU guys!

You gave us 6 songs to check out and we did! Hear our thoughts on them (as well as a little history lesson on Fear Factory, too!) in the video...

Slayer's 'Reign In Blood' is arguably the definitive Thrash Metal album of the 80s. 

Boasting speed, aggression and intensity, Daria & Laz explain, in 4 reasons, why 'Reign In Blood' is so significant in its execution and achievement. 

In another New To Us video, we discuss Ghost for the first time! 

We listened to the 5 most popular songs on their Spotify and give our opinion and first impressions of the band and whether we’d listen to more! 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

Megadeth’s ’Rust In Peace’ is one of the most iconic Thrash albums of all time - boasting progressive song writing and excellent solos and guitar work from Marty Friedman and Dave Mustaine. 

Daria and Laz break down the album by picking their 4 favourite songs and identifying what makes them so good. 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

Chuck Schuldiner and Death are said to be responsible for the inception, innovation and permutations of Death Metal. 

Having, arguably, started the genre with 1987’s ‘Scream Bloody Gore’ they went on to develop and progress the genre in numerous ways.

In this livestream we take a look at each of Death’s albums and have an overview look at the key characteristics & traits of each album, how they changed from previous albums and how this developed Death and Death Metal’s overall sound. 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

Daria and Laz go deep into the first four Metallica albums - discussing and identifying what makes each one so special and how each has impacted, not only Metallica, but Metal itself! 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

In another New To Us video, we take 5 songs by the mighty Queensrÿche - chosen by YOU to introduce us to the American Prog Metal Titans! 

We analysis, discuss and react to:
- Queen Of The Reich
- Take Hold Of The Flame
- Silent Lucidity 
- I Am I 
- Open 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

Today we break down the awesomeness of Cowboys From Hell by Pantera! Join us to hear our reasons why we love this track so much and share your thoughts in the comments below! 

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw

Daria and Laz headed to Donington Park for Download Festival 2023! They went for the Saturday to see the mighty Metallica along with a host of other great bands! They recount their day, review the bands and share their Download experience!

You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw