The Distorted Dialogue Podcast

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week.

From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first impressions, reviews, and recommendations to help you discover your next favorite release.

Featured this week:
• Dragsholm – Bloodlines of Bram
• Dichotomy – Lucifer Owns The Gate
• Soothsayer – The Unbinding
• Martyrs Saint – From Strength to Strength
• Solace – Fading Failing Ruin
• Nunslaughter – Satanic Chaos Legions

Whether you're searching for underground discoveries or keeping up with the latest metal releases, FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY delivers a fast, informative roundup of the week's essential albums.

If you enjoy discovering new metal music, follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly release roundups, in-depth album reviews, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

Bands, record labels, and PR representatives are always welcome to reach out with new releases for future considera

Welcome to FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY, the weekly podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week.

From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first impressions, reviews, and recommendations to help you discover your next favorite release.

Featured this week:
• Dragsholm – Bloodlines of Bram
• Dichotomy – Lucifer Owns The Gate
• Soothsayer – The Unbinding
• Martyrs Saint – From Strength to Strength
• Solace – Fading Failing Ruin
• Nunslaughter – Satanic Chaos Legions

Whether you're searching for underground discoveries or keeping up with the latest metal releases, FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY delivers a fast, informative roundup of the week's essential albums.

If you enjoy discovering new metal music, follow The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly release roundups, in-depth album reviews, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

Bands, record labels, and PR representatives are always welcome to reach out with new releases for future considera

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it.In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's songwriting process, musical influences, the Venezuelan metal scene, and what fans can expect next.If you enjoy discovering underground metal bands and hearing the stories behind the music, this interview is for you.Topics Covered:The making of SieteThe meaning behind the albumSorte Mountain and its influenceSongwriting and creative processThe Venezuelan metal sceneMusical influencesFuture plans for SorteIf you enjoyed this interview, please:👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your favorite song from Siete🔔 Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more interviews, album reviews, underground metal discoveries, and weekly new release coverage.Follow Sorte👇https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XZy71AhEW855QMqmd9H9i?si=HLgLnUJuRDW_OlMK-Q63UAFollow The Metal Institute of Thrashology📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] Distorted DialogueDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring conversations with metal bands from around the world. From debut artists to established acts, we explore new albums, songwriting, touring, recording, gear, and the stories behind the music

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it.In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's songwriting process, musical influences, the Venezuelan metal scene, and what fans can expect next.If you enjoy discovering underground metal bands and hearing the stories behind the music, this interview is for you.Topics Covered:The making of SieteThe meaning behind the albumSorte Mountain and its influenceSongwriting and creative processThe Venezuelan metal sceneMusical influencesFuture plans for SorteIf you enjoyed this interview, please:👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your favorite song from Siete🔔 Subscribe to The Metal Institute of Thrashology for more interviews, album reviews, underground metal discoveries, and weekly new release coverage.Follow Sorte👇https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XZy71AhEW855QMqmd9H9i?si=HLgLnUJuRDW_OlMK-Q63UAFollow The Metal Institute of Thrashology📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] Distorted DialogueDistorted Dialogue is the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring conversations with metal bands from around the world. From debut artists to established acts, we explore new albums, songwriting, touring, recording, gear, and the stories behind the music

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive metal ands more, so you don't want to miss this. I'll go over the albums, showing the art and sampling a song, for you guys to get an idea of the album, hope you're strong, this week is HEAVY! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive metal ands more, so you don't want to miss this. I'll go over the albums, showing the art and sampling a song, for you guys to get an idea of the album, hope you're strong, this week is HEAVY! Are you looking for new heavy to start off the weekend? Are you tired of listening to the same old music and are looking for something new and exciting? Yeah me too, so I started scouring the promos to see what excites me, because chances are if I like it, so will you! An offering of molten metal to fuel your Fridays and end the week with a bang! Whether it’s Thrash and Death, Psych and Doom, or Industrial and Extreme Metal, if it’s hot, find it here. And if there is something I missed, let me know about it. With so much new music being released, chances I am bound to miss a few, let me know what you are dying for! And besides, when has fire ever not been cool? 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. Check out more episodes of Fired Up For Friday at:🔥Fired Up For Friday - The Best of Fresh, NEW Albums Dropping Each Weekhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVvOr check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where I interview musicians and other industry professionals at:🎙️https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review:

Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records)

Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records

Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records)

Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records)

Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist

And the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy)

Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review:

Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records)

Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records

Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records)

Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records)

Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist

And the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy)

Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!