Thrash metal is my happy place. I can't live without it. So, here's Tanner and I counting down our Mount Rushmore of thrash metal albums. I thought long and hard about this one. Let me know your favorite thrash metal records! Don't forget. You only get four choices. Choose wisely.

AND NOW WE'RE COUNTING DOWN OUR MOUNT RUSHMORE OF ALBUM COVERS. SORRY FOR ALL THE MOUNT RUSHMORES. DEAL WITH IT. AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOUR FAVORITE ALBUM COVERS ARE. FOUR CHOICES. CHOOSE WISELY.

Cody Campbell and I go back a LONG time. Over a decade now, in fact. For a long time, I was a regular at every Vanlade show and had a front row ticket to watch them bring magic to the stage all over Kansas City. He's since relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, but Iron Age and Rage of the Gods, both of which he drummed on, remain etched in my DNA. The latter is one of my favorite albums ever written. Needless to say, if you haven't listened to it, you need to find it and subject yourself to the power metal glory that was Vanlade. You won't regret it! Cody's drumming is packed with power, speed, and taste. And he's just the nicest fucking guy that's ever existed. All hail the booga-digga king!

What's missing from your life? Massive, girthy rubber dicks in your mouth? Crushing metal with jokes about your mom? Unwatchable barf porn? Fucking BIKES?! Well, you're in the right place! Lorde Heathen is not only a versatile vocalist from bands like Zimmer's Hole, West of Hell, Mechanism, and Just Cause, he's also got a plethora of guest appearances on Strapping Young Lad and Devin Townsend records. Not only that, but he's a man of many other professions/talents that include, but are not limited to, motorcycle customizations, SPFX, and pyrotechnics.  He's a true RENAISSANCE MANiac. And he's got a lot of stuff in the works right now for our future viewing and listening pleasures. Press play and remember: THE HOLE IS THE LAW!

There’s something in the water in Portland, Oregon and I have yet to find out what it is. Ænigmatum’s latest full length release, Deconsecrate, is a monstrous undertaking between four gentlemen that have been pushing each other to their limits in an effort to produce a record that strikes a chord with a diverse sect of listeners. Their dedication to the songwriting process is wholeheartedly evident on the first listen, but the discoveries you’ll make on your way through this record are seemingly endless. One listen is not enough. The ebb and flow of Kelly and Eli’s guitar work is a sound to behold in that it covers all of the ground between ripping, unrelenting death metal riffage to melodies and harmonies that are guaranteed to spark an emotional fervor. The bass tone and leads on this album are impossible to miss. Nowhere on this work will you find bass buried beneath guitar as no one in this band is afraid of letting the bass be at the forefront of this music. There is no doubt that Brian’s wizardry with those four strings is the secret spice sprinkled throughout this record that gives it a unique and refreshing sound. Pierce’s drumming is unforgiving and diverse. You’ll find anything and everything in his playing with each listen. From jazzy sections laden with ghost notes and feel to a plethora of blast beats in his arsenal that are guaranteed to catch your ear. The ethos of this album is as dark and foreboding as the album cover and title suggests. Without any shred of doubt, what these four gentlemen aspired to dish out on this album was achieved. Sounds and sentiments that envelope the listener in an atmosphere of brutally on one end of the spectrum, and harmonic delicacies on the other end. I’ve said it already, but allow me to restate: one listen is not enough. Deconsecrate will keep you guessing on the edge of your seat each time you step off the precipice with “Forged from Bedlam” and until you land on the ground at the end of the journey with “Animus Reflection.” Feast your ears, ladies and gentlemen. Ænigmatum is delivering the goods straight to your doorstep.

Cam Pipes of 3 Inches of Blood and the cult classic Meat Market films joins me for today's podcast. We talk the band's legendary discography, beer, hockey, Star Wars, and much more. The man has etched in stone his unique voice that is undoubtedly recognizable by almost all in the heavy metal community. I even fan boy a bit about Here Waits Thy Doom which is easily in my top 5 albums ever written. The conversation was a joy to say the least. Give the man and his dogs a follow on Instagram because they're always a good time!

Rick Kaufman and I round out our final Mount Rushmore of the day with our top 4 lyricists of all time! Who tugs at your heart strings? Who makes you feel? Who impresses you with their lyrical ability? Let us know via social media or in a review. Rick may have chosen more than 4 for this list, but there's no REAL rules here.

HERE COMES A SHIT STORM OF JUDGEMENT. Yes, we get it. You're truer than us. We're lame for liking KoЯn. But FUCK IT. We're unabashed in what we like. If you don't like the band, don't listen to this podcast! If you do like KoЯn, let us know what your Mount Rushmore of KoЯn songs are!

WEDDING SINGER, FIRESTARTER, CAT'S EYE, SCREAM, AND DONNIE DARKO. RIDING IN CARS, EVER AFTER, SAT AND WATCHED THEM ALL!

Now, I know what you're thinking. Drew Barrymore has nothing to do with metal! This is treachery! But if you've listened to the show, you know that I'm a huge fan of not only Drew Barrymore, but also Nebraska's own party punkz Drug Salad. Their classic track "Gimme More(barrymore)" was in instant hit for me as I've been a huge fan of her since my youth. Luckily I've got Rick Kaufman, the lyricist of the aforementioned song, to help me countdown our Mount Rushmore of Drew Barrymore films. Neither of us can get enough!

GIVE! ME! MORE! BARRYMORRRRRE!

Rick Kaufman of Drug Salad and I count down our Mount Rushmore of Cannibal Corpse albums! It wasn't easy to pick just four and we could avoid some overlap. But nonetheless, we talk about what makes us love these albums and why. Let us know what  your top four Cannibal Corpse albums are!