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We talk about a couple of new songs from a couple of very seasoned bands. We also talk about what wrestling and Tool have in common. Our guests are 2 finalists in the Wacken Metal Battle Florida as well as James,  the promotor of the battle here in Tampa, Tampa Metal Scene. 

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New Dark Angel, whaaaat? Yep, new single dropped we talk about it. Also some Armored Saint news, some Priest tour news. We talk to a couple of bands hailing from Puerto Rico, LEFT-OVR and MOTHS. LEFT-OVR went to WACKEN OPEN AIR a couple of years ago and MOTHS is gearing up for the final CARIBBEAN BATTLE. We also have Jerry Orie from Piox Promotions talking about what it takes to organize and promote the WACKEN METAL BATTLES for the Caribbean and Florida. 

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We have some new news on a band that hasn't played in awhile, Old Man's Child. Lars must be pissed because Napster is popping up again... really. We have some tunes from bands in the northern parts of the midwest. We talk worms, tears, pig noises and death metal with Wisconsin's own CASKET ROBBERY!

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We talk about the history of Wacken Fest, Wacken Battle of the Bands and what it takes for a band to get there. We are joined by Eric from TampaBayMetalScene, Taylor from Varanger and Thomas from Othalan. 

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In this episode we talk about the on-going Exodus front man saga. We also discuss welcoming back Savatage and prepare for the final Ozzy farewell. We talk about 3 new hardcore bands with different styles and new music releases. Evan from the hot "newish" hardcore band GatewayNY joins us to talk band, music and scene in upstate New York.

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We discuss the growing awards show in the "518\413" and how it has pulled a lot of talent in for the night. We also discuss Zetro being out at Exodus and the return of Dukes. We have some new black metal to listen to and talk about. Voidrium, Pontifex and Claux join the podcast and talk about their artistic creations, black metal in general and the up and coming BAY OF FIRE BLACK METAL and ARTS FESTIVAL. 

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This is the final show of 2024 for Riffs and we are going out on top! We run through some music news about Dark Angel and a National Guitar Museum award. We also chat about a couple of new albums by Greylotus and Monolithe. We go back to the 70's and cover almost 50 years of metal with Tony Demolition Man Dolan from Venom Inc!

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In this episode we talk about a new children's album with Alice Cooper, Slash and Rob Halford. We also talk about the crappy Mr Bungle news, some Archspire help wanted and Ozzy gets his due finally! We discuss the new albums by Immortal Bird and Ripped To Shreds. Finally... Nasty Ronnie from the legendary band Nasty Savage join us to discuss the new album and how the Nasty Music was born!

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No band interviews this episode. Andrew and Eli discuss what is happening in the world of AI and how that looks for the metal community. We talk about Vitriol now being a 2 piece. You know you have made it when they write a book about you, congrats Immolation. We review some new music from Fulci, Peeling Flesh, Cemetery Filth and the Wounded Touch. 

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Eli and Andrew discuss the metal opening ceremonies to the olympics. We also discuss Iced Earth insurrectionist awaiting trial. All the way from TOGO we have the mighty Arka'n Asrafokor joining us to talk about all sorts of topics. 

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