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This time around Derek and John get into the new album From Birth To Death by SUN DONT SHINE. It’s an awesome record that combines doom, killer melodies and subtle grunge influences—all woven together into a powerful heavy rock record that surprises and elevates the metal landscape.

The STR malcontents get into the intricate details that make this album stand out. Check out how the band’s lineup, featuring Kirk Winstein and Todd Strange from Crowbar and Down, delivers riffs that oscillate between Sabbath-inspired doom and Soundgarden-esque grunge, all layered with Beatles-esque songcrafting and a distinctly modern heaviness. Plus, insights into Kenny Hickey’s soaring vocals and Johnny Kelly’s tight, intentional drumming reveal the meticulous craftsmanship behind each track. They analyze how the band’s deliberate songwriting process, taking years to craft this album, results in no filler—just a collection of standouts that hit with authenticity, complexity, and emotional punch. For fans of metal, alternative rock, or anyone craving music that’s both thoughtful and heavy, this episode reveals why From Birth To Death is more than just music—it's a soundtrack for introspection and resilience.

#sundontshine #kennyhickey #toddstrange #kirkwindstein #johnnykelly #crowbar #down #typeonegative #metal #doom #alternative #corpsepaintrecords #crytomnesia #thepromisesong #comingdown 


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Derek and John recently spent some time with Edge Of Paradise’s singer, pianist and visionary Margarita Monet. Most artists channel their inner sci-fi visionary by dreaming of a full-fledged movie based on their album — but Margarita Monet of Edge of Paradise is already on her way. She’s blending heavy riffs, cinematic visuals, the realities and wishes for AI, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human into her band's art and ambitions. When most musicians stick to music, she pushes the boundaries into a universe of graphic novels, stage concepts, and movie dreams that could redefine the future of metal. Discover how Margarita merges her background in theater and visual arts with her passion for heavy metal, creating a band that’s as much about storytelling as it is about sound. During the conversation we break down:

•How her innovative visual approach shapes band performances and music videos
•The influence of her multicultural background and scientific upbringing on her art and lyrics
•The real stories behind her iconography, from gold chest plates to underwater videos, and why she aims for cinematic excellence
•The bold philosophy she shares about AI, technology, and staying human in a rapidly evolving digital world
•The band’s upcoming tour plans

You’ll discover the mindset and artistry that transform Edge of Paradise from a band into a multimedia project — and why their message of hope amidst a sci-fi dystopia matters more than ever. Whether you're a musician, an artist, or a sci-fi aficionado, Margarita’s journey offers inspiration and a new lens on what it takes to craft a universe of your own. 

00:00 Introduction, tour prep and painful wardrobe choices
02:15 Serving as the band’s visual architect and graphic novels
04:25 The Prophecy album and AI
12:45 Doug Weiland and writing with extended range guitars
15:35 Videos, family and the international journey
21:55 How it started, tour plans
24:40 Quickies
26:55 Artwork, website and band merch

#EdgeOfParadise #MargaritaMonet #NapalmRecords #CinematicMetal #AIInMusic #VisualStorytelling #HeavyMetal #MusicInnovation #SciFiVisionary #ArtAndTechnology #CreativeFreedom #losangelos #moscow #armenia #newyork #houston #graphicnovel


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Nashville's metal scene is thriving in ways you never expected—chaotic, intense, and deeply connected. John and Derek sat down for a conversation with Jacob Lilly, vocalist of Chamber, and he pulled back the curtain on their latest album this is goodbye… revealing how chaos, emotion, and raw energy define their sound and their journey. Discover how they push musical boundaries with producer Randy LaBeouf, balancing chaos with cohesion, and what it takes to turn raw studio chaos into a polished masterpiece that rivals legends like Converge. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:
•The evolution of Chamber's sound, blending mathcore and hardcore into something uniquely brutal yet accessible
•How the band crafts vocal chaos ideas on the fly, balancing technicality with raw emotion
•The importance of community, legacy, and authenticity in the metal scene, especially in Nashville's surprisingly vibrant metal arena
•Practical insights on vocal health, touring life, and making merchandise accessible for fans
•The band’s ambitious plans to grow, tour worldwide, and create meaningful connections through their music
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Jacob shares the moments that give them tingles when the album is complete and how they’re shaping a new wave of chaos-mosh metal that’s both unhinged and tightly produced. Perfect for metalheads craving heavy, honest, and innovative music, and for artists inspired to push their limits—this is a conversation Derek and John were excited about and they think you will be too.

00:00 Intro and the release of this is goodbye…
05:03 Maintaining the vocal instrument (and coffee!)
08:30 Balancing melody with chaos, genre labels
12:03 The Nashville scenes, evolving from a listener to a performer, dream tour package
18:26 Carrying the weight of lyrical content on stage, samples
21:36 The metal community, intense live shows
24:32 Tour with Malevolence and Guilt Trip
28:28 The service mentality, fan interactions, floor shows
33:57 Upcoming CHAMBER plans, Jacob’s down time, merch
38:33 Quickies


#NashvilleMetal #ChamberBand #Chamber615 #PureNoiseRecords #JacobLilly #RandyLeboeuf #GabeManuel #ChrisSmith #TaylorCarpenter #HenryDierig #Metal #Mathcore #HardcoreMusic #MusicProduction #VocalChaos #UndergroundScene #MetalCommunity #MusicJourney #Podcast #Interview

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Heritage metal band Lamb Of God just released their tenth studio album Into Oblivion. Derek and John got into it and talked about the band's return to form, production techniques, and band evolution. They also questioned why Country Time Lemonade still hasn't answered John's calls but still have no answers. (John is still quite upset.)

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#lambofgod #log #lambofgodband #pureamericana #logmetal #intooblivion #ashesofthewake #sacrament #wrath #omens #asthepalacesburn #resolution #burnthepriest #killadelphia #newamericangospel #strumunddrang #randyblythe #markmorton #artcruz #willieadler #johncampbell

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Nashville mosh metal masters CHAMBER have a new album dropping on March 27, 2026 and in a word, it is INTENSE. John and Derek got their hands on a copy and had to talk about it. This band sits right at the chaotic intersection of mathcore, metalcore, and hardcore and they bring the perfect amount of noise-based goodness to scratch all your itches in just the right way. 

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Textures released their latest album Genotype in January of 2026 and because John is an insatiable fan of music that can be hard to tap your toes to, the guys had to get into it. Derek and John spent some time exploring its ambient and progressive metal elements, vocal styles, and production quality. They also got into a bit of the band's evolution, their favorite tracks, and the importance of music in coping with life's challenges.

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#Textures #progressivemetal #ambientmusic #albumreview #musicanalysis #musicproduction #mentalhealth #genotype #phenotype #Silhouettes #dualism #drawingcircles #polars #stefbroks #jochemjacobs #PieterVerpaalen #DanieldeJongh #dennisaarts #RemkoTielemans #metal #prog

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Rob Zombie’s latest album The Great Satan releases on February 27 2025. Derek and John got their hands on an advance copy and have been over the moon getting to know it. In this episode the guys talk through the album and get into the nitty gritty of Mr. Halloween himself, Rob Zombie and what makes him tick. They talk about the band exploring its return to classic horror-inspired metal, the significance of band lineup changes, and the influence of Rob Zombie's film career on his music. 

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#RobZombie #WhiteZombie #HellbillyDeluxe #thegreatsatan #Dragula #LivingDeadGirl #LaSexorcisto #IndustrialMetal #punksanddemons #nuclearblastrecords #blasko #mikeriggs #gingerfish #metal #rock #guitar #drums #HorrorCommunity #FireflyFamily #Halloween

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Urne released their super powerful third full-length album in January and Derek and John had the great pleasure of sitting down again with Joe Nally and talking through the album. They also talk about the evolution of the band, the creative process behind their latest album, and the significant changes in their dynamics and sound. Joe reflects on the importance of collaboration, the influence of soul music on his vocal style, and the excitement surrounding their upcoming tour. 

If you haven’t yet, be sure to get your ears on the album and experience what will undoubtedly be a contender for the 2026 Album Of The Year!

00:00 Intro

01:23 Joe’s Vocals

05:10 1. Be Not Dismayed (& Joe’s writing process)

08:03 2. Weeping To The World

10:20 3. The Spirit, Alive

11:45 4. Setting Fire To The Sky (& James’s power and drum tones)

14:59 5. The Ancient Horizon (& gear talk)

19:07 6. Towards The Harmony Hall (& the band’s profound love for Angus Neyra)

28:50 7. Harken The Waves (& Troy Sanders and album artwork)

33:09 8. Breath

33:49 Bonus Track - Nocturnal Forms

36:00 Quickies

38:39 Visiting the United States and upcoming tour plans

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Derek and John are absolutely smitten with the latest album DREAMCRUSH from Danish blackgaze band MØL. 

Perfectly blending emotional and heavy yet peaceful and approachable instrumental music with vocals that switch between clean and thoroughly aggressive, the album is an amazing piece of artwork that will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of all music genres.

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#mØl #mol #dreamcrush #nuclearblastrecords #KenLundKlejs #HolgerRumphFrost #KimSongSternkopf #SigurdKehlet #NicolaiBusse #blackgaze #blackmetal #shoegaze #monteconnor #failure #metal #guitar #drums

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Derek and John recently posted their top 11 all time bands on Instagram and in this episode they run down each of their lists and talk briefly about why each band made their list. 

Who are the bands that would be on your all time lists? Who would you like to hear these jackwagons review, interview or get into? Comment down below and they might just oblige. Also, if you want a STR sticker pack, subscribe to the channel, like and share the video and then shoot ‘em a DM and they’ll drop a pack in the mail to you!

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