🔥 Fired Up For Friday – Episode 13 (Friday the 13th Special)

Episode 13 lands on Friday the 13th, so this week dives into the darker side of heavy music with a mix of new releases and underground discoveries.

Featuring:
Cnoc an Tursa
Nixie & Drouth
Pigs Blood
Stalemate of Wills
Witch Piss

Album of the Week:
Crippled Black Phoenix – Sceaduhelm

From atmospheric doom and blackened textures to raw, aggressive underground sounds, this episode highlights a range of heavy music for fans of doom, black metal, sludge, and experimental styles.

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On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, Gozu frontman Marc Gaffney joins the show to talk about their upcoming album Gozu VI, out in May on Metal Blade Records. We dive into the band’s influences—from D'Angelo and Earth, Wind & Fire to Prince and Parliament-Funkadelic—and how they shape Gozu’s sound.

Marc also breaks down the heavier, darker direction of Gozu VI and the emotion behind the record. If you’re into bands like Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age, this is one you don’t want to miss.

New episodes of Distorted Dialogue feature conversations with metal bands from around the world.

On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, Gozu frontman Marc Gaffney joins the show to talk about their upcoming album Gozu VI, out in May on Metal Blade Records. We dive into the band’s influences—from D'Angelo and Earth, Wind & Fire to Prince and Parliament-Funkadelic—and how they shape Gozu’s sound.

Marc also breaks down the heavier, darker direction of Gozu VI and the emotion behind the record. If you’re into bands like Kyuss and Queens of the Stone Age, this is one you don’t want to miss.

New episodes of Distorted Dialogue feature conversations with metal bands from around the world.

Welcome to Fired Up For Friday, the series where we break down the best new metal releases of the week—from underground crushers to must-hear albums across thrash, death metal, doom, and beyond.This week’s episode features new music from Abrams, Lung Burner, Stalemate of Illusion, The Moon and the Night Spirit, and Hebephrenique, covering a wide range of sounds from aggressive and chaotic to atmospheric and immersive.We also highlight last week’s top release, with Vomitory taking the crown for Best Album of the Week.If you're looking to discover new bands and stay up to date with the latest in underground metal, this is the place.0:00 Intro0:59 ⁠ @LungBurnerMusic ⁠ 3:54 ⁠ @abramstheband4661 ⁠ 6:34 ⁠ @stateofillusion ⁠ 8:36 The Moon and The Night Spirit10:22 ⁠ @Hebephrenique ⁠ 12:36 @vomitoryFired Up For Friday gives you the insight to what is dropping a few days ahead of Friday, so you know where to start and what to expect, before the day even arrives. I also give you my ratings and a sound bite of the album, to hopefully prepare you as much as possible for the avalanche of heavy, that happens each week. Follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss what is dropping every Friday, interviews, breakdowns, reviews and so much more, dropping every Wednesday! Also, head over and check out the Distorted Dialogue episodes here, so you can find out more from your favorite artists, bands and other industry professionals, dropping every Sunday! 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? 🔥Looking for MORE Fired Up For Friday's? 👇https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCoRo6JGNgjcVY6-VlTRhBJD🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗⁠sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology⁠ —Submit Hub Link Or🔗⁠https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA⁠  —Groover Profile Link 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. 💣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!metal podcast, new metal releases, new metal music, heavy metal podcast, death metal podcast, thrash metal podcast, metalcore podcast, music podcast, underground metal, new albums this week, fired up for friday podcast

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Welcome to Fired Up For Friday, the series where we break down the best new metal releases of the week—from underground crushers to must-hear albums across thrash, death metal, doom, and beyond.This week’s episode features new music from Abrams, Lung Burner, Stalemate of Illusion, The Moon and the Night Spirit, and Hebephrenique, covering a wide range of sounds from aggressive and chaotic to atmospheric and immersive.We also highlight last week’s top release, with Vomitory taking the crown for Best Album of the Week.If you're looking to discover new bands and stay up to date with the latest in underground metal, this is the place.0:00 Intro0:59  @LungBurnerMusic  3:54  @abramstheband4661  6:34  @stateofillusion  8:36 The Moon and The Night Spirit10:22  @Hebephrenique  12:36 @vomitoryFired Up For Friday gives you the insight to what is dropping a few days ahead of Friday, so you know where to start and what to expect, before the day even arrives. I also give you my ratings and a sound bite of the album, to hopefully prepare you as much as possible for the avalanche of heavy, that happens each week. Follow the podcast to make sure you don't miss what is dropping every Friday, interviews, breakdowns, reviews and so much more, dropping every Wednesday! Also, head over and check out the Distorted Dialogue episodes here, so you can find out more from your favorite artists, bands and other industry professionals, dropping every Sunday! 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? 🔥Looking for MORE Fired Up For Friday's? 👇https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCoRo6JGNgjcVY6-VlTRhBJD🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗⁠sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology⁠ —Submit Hub Link Or🔗⁠https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA⁠  —Groover Profile Link 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. 💣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!metal podcast, new metal releases, new metal music, heavy metal podcast, death metal podcast, thrash metal podcast, metalcore podcast, music podcast, underground metal, new albums this week, fired up for friday podcast

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San Diego thrash metal band Nukem just dropped their latest album The Grave Remains, and frontman/guitarist Steve Brogden joins the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to talk all about it.

We get into what pushed the band to evolve their sound, aim higher with this record, and deliver their most complete release to date. Blending old-school thrash roots with modern intensity, Nukem continues to build on the legacy of the genre while pushing themselves forward.

Steve also discusses signing with Redefining Darkness Records, adding another shredder to the lineup, teaching under Gary Holt (Exodus / Slayer), life on the road, and his partnership with Solar Guitars.

San Diego thrash metal band Nukem just dropped their latest album The Grave Remains, and frontman/guitarist Steve Brogden joins the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to talk all about it.

We get into what pushed the band to evolve their sound, aim higher with this record, and deliver their most complete release to date. Blending old-school thrash roots with modern intensity, Nukem continues to build on the legacy of the genre while pushing themselves forward.

Steve also discusses signing with Redefining Darkness Records, adding another shredder to the lineup, teaching under Gary Holt (Exodus / Slayer), life on the road, and his partnership with Solar Guitars.

Welcome to the latest episode of Fired Up For Friday, the podcast that highlights the best new underground rock and metal releases dropping this Friday, April 10th.

This week we’ve got a stacked lineup featuring thrash metal, death metal, stoner rock, doom, and more from across the underground scene. Whether you're hunting for new bands or just want to stay up to date on fresh releases, this episode has something for you.

We also reveal our Best Album of Last Week — and it was definitely a surprise.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:15 Witchripper – Through the Hourglass (Stoner Rock / Doom)
3:23 Lords of Altamont – Forever Loaded (Stoner Rock / Doom)
5:22 Neptune Power Federation – Mondo Tomorrow (Hard Rock)
7:59 Inferi – Heaven Wept (Extreme / Death Metal)
9:57 Nukem – The Grave Remains (Thrash Metal)
13:09 Nervosa – Slave Machine (Thrash Metal)

Tune in, discover something new, and get fired up for the weekend.

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 the latest episode of Fired Up For Friday, the podcast that highlights the best new underground rock and metal releases dropping this Friday, April 10th.

This week we’ve got a stacked lineup featuring thrash metal, death metal, stoner rock, doom, and more from across the underground scene. Whether you're hunting for new bands or just want to stay up to date on fresh releases, this episode has something for you.

We also reveal our Best Album of Last Week — and it was definitely a surprise.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:15 Witchripper – Through the Hourglass (Stoner Rock / Doom)
3:23 Lords of Altamont – Forever Loaded (Stoner Rock / Doom)
5:22 Neptune Power Federation – Mondo Tomorrow (Hard Rock)
7:59 Inferi – Heaven Wept (Extreme / Death Metal)
9:57 Nukem – The Grave Remains (Thrash Metal)
13:09 Nervosa – Slave Machine (Thrash Metal)

Tune in, discover something new, and get fired up for the weekend.

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!

Guitarist Aaron Robinson of Tampa, Florida death metal band Blood of Angels joins the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss the band’s latest album, Les Angst ov Thanatous. The record dives into themes of death, loss, and the personal transformations that come with them, delivering a punishing and emotionally driven listening experience.

Aaron shares how the band embraced a more democratic and collaborative writing process for this release, allowing the songs to evolve more organically. He breaks down how that shift influenced the riffs, songwriting dynamics, and overall direction of the album, offering insight into the creative evolution of Blood of Angels.