In this episode we are back with our feature where Nuno and Chuck talk about music, life, and whatever else they can think of! In this episode we’ve got a LOT to talk about!!!

Topics & Bands:

* Rogue Male: Nuno’s recent Substack interview subject.

* Kreator: Discussing their consistent catalog and the divisive Cause for Conflict album.

* AC/DC: The impact of Malcolm Young, varying drum lineups, and Axl Rose’s stint as frontman.

* Judas Priest: Their ongoing strength, the Nostradamus album, and Rob Halford’s autobiographies (Confess and Biblical) .

* Iron Maiden: The Di’Anno years vs. Bruce Dickinson vs. Blaze Bayley.

* Helloween: Their experimental phase and triumphant reunion.

* The Screaming Cheetah Wheelies: A bluesy, funky hard rock recommendation from Nuno.

* Amorphis: Exploring their sacred texts-inspired sound; recommendation: Skyforger

* Michael Schenker: Box sets, scripted interviews, and incredible guitar work.

* Custard Flux: A fantastic progressive band from Michigan mentioned by Chuck.

Bands (Apple Music)

* Rogue Male: Listen on Apple Music

* The Screaming Cheetah Wheelies: Listen on Apple Music

* Amorphis: Listen on Apple Music

* Custard Flux: Listen on Apple Music

* Kreator: Listen on Apple Music

* AC/DC: Listen on Apple Music

* Judas Priest: Listen on Apple Music

* Iron Maiden: Listen on Apple Music

* Helloween: Listen on Apple Music

* Michael Schenker: Listen on Apple Music

* Metallica: Listen on Apple Music

* Megadeth: Listen on Apple Music

* Europe: Listen on Apple Music

* Anthrax: Listen on Apple Music

Key Albums Highlighted (Apple Music)

* Amorphis – Skyforger: Listen on Apple Music

* Kreator – Cause for Conflict: Listen on Apple Music

* Judas Priest – Nostradamus: Listen on Apple Music

* Iron Maiden – The X Factor: Listen on Apple Music

* Megadeth – Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good!: Listen on Apple Music

Books Mentioned (Apple Books)

* Confess by Rob Halford: Find on Apple Books

* Biblical by Rob Halford: Find on Apple Books

* I’m the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax by Scott Ian: Find on Apple Books

* early Metallica/Anthrax days)

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