On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza discusses several trailers that were released at this year's Comic-Con event in San Diego, Ca. Discussions on trailers released include Avengers: Infinity War, Thor: Ragnarok, Justice League, Ready Player One, and Stranger Things season 2.

Anthony and his band, Defy The Tyrants, were featured on an episode of Walk By Sight with Danielle Cullins. Listen to the episode here:
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This episode is dedicated in the memory of Chester Bennington, frontman of Linking Park.

On this episode of the Rock & Comics, host Anthony Esprarza talks about the recent suicide of Linkin Park frontman, Chester Bennington. Anthony talks about how Chester influenced him on a musical and personal level, discusses his falling out with Lp's current sound, his favorite Linkin Park albums, and his TOP 5 favorite Linkin Park tracks.

On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza sits down with his band, Defy The Tyrants, and discuss metal albums that changed each members life, either a personal or musical level. Defy The Tyrants discuss albums by such bands as Metallica, Slipknot, Korn, HELLYEAH, DevilDriver, Cannibal Corpse, and more. They also discuss their favorite current metal albums from 2012 to now.
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On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza sits down with his band Defy The Tyrants, Danielle Cullins (host of Let's Talk Everything), Kris Grier, Karen Simms, as they discuss their favorite metal albums of all time. Albums by such bands as Metallica, Megadeth, Korn, Rejoice in Vengeance, Opeth, Limp Bizkit, and more are discussed.
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On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza sits down with his Defy The Tyrants bandmates (Chris Maddox, Brandon Lobb, Alex Utrilla) as well as additional guests to review the new Marvel/Sony film, Spider-Man: Homecoming. They discuss their thoughts on the plot, performances, the mid and post credit scenes, the amazing twist, Tom Holland as Spider-Man, Spidey's "New" suit, the ending, and MORE! They also discuss the upcoming Venom film led by Tom Hardy.

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This episode is dedicated in the memory of Cuca Esparza

This week's episode of Rock & Comics includes discussions on Tom Hardy's upcoming Venom film being connected to the MCU. Host Anthony Esparza also discusses his thoughts on the early Spider-Man: Homecoming reviews, the new Inhumans trailer, and he also discusses the recent Korn/Stone Sour concert he attended.

This Weeks Comic Stop includes discussions on Secret Empire #4 and #5, Batman #25, Aquaman #25, Slayer: Repentless #3, The Might Captain Marvel #6, Justice League of America #9, Batman Beyond #4 and #5, The Flash #25, and The Defenders #2.

in "This Week In Marvel Unlimited", Anthony recommends Doctor Strange/The Punisher "Magic Bullets", Deadpool #22, Moon Knight #9, and Infinity Gauntlet.

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Come see Anthony's band, Defy The Tyrants (www.teitter.com/defythetyrants), at City Pub in San Diego, Ca, on Saturday, July 15th.

On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza discusses the new WB/DC film, Wonder Woman. He talks the performances of Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, Patty Jenkins' direction, the plot, the 3rd act twist, and his overall thoughts of the film. He also ranks the DCEU films from favorite to least favorite, and discusses the new Trinity Annual.

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On this episode of the Rock & Comics podcast, host Anthony Esparza finally introduces comic books into the show. Anthony talks about the conclusion of the recently ended Button story in Batman #22, Marvel's Secret Empire #1 and #2, Royals and the current solo Black Bolt solo series. Anthony also touches on the recently announced Hellboy R-rated reboot.

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Part II with Defy The Tyrants' Brandon Lobb and Jandro "Alex" Utrilla.

On this episode, host Anthony Esparza continues his conversation with his bandmates Brandon Lobb and Jandro Utrilla from his band, Defy The Tyrants. Here, the three discuss their opinions on Power Rangers, Anime in American culture, their favorite Batman films and villains, The Matrix, their dissapointment of Suicide Squad and much more.

On this episode, host Anthony Esparza sits down with his band mates Brandon Lobb and Jandro "Alex" Utrilla to discuss the writing and recording of their new Ep, "Wrest The Crown". During these discussions, they also touch on several subjects in the world of metal such as Metallica, Megadeth, Korn, Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, Skyharbor, and more.

(To skip through the conversations, check the time marker section below)

Music featured in this episode:
"We Are Sisyphus" by Defy The Tyrants
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Time Marker:
-Intro (1:08), The new Defy The Tyrants single "We Are Sisyphus" (4:15), Discussing Defy The Tyrants with Brandon and Alex (9:06), The lyrics for "We Are Sisyphus" (10:35)Writing the music for "We Are Sisyphus" (11:41), How Defy The Tyrants came together (14:30), Talking about the recording sessions for the Ep and past session experiences (18:49), Most memorable shows (26:46), Musical influences (29:33), How the Defy The Tyrants cover of Sepultura's "Roots Bloody Roots" came together (35:06), Favorite current Metal band (38:41), Favorite non Metal band (43:26), Craziest show ever attended (47:11), Outro (51:53)