Michigan Sludge rockers in Lord Centipede are the latest guest on The Distorted Dialogue Podcast, who stop by to discuss their newest release, Centipede II: Electric Boogaloo, writing process, underground metal scenes and so much more. Lord Centipede is a mix of sludge and chaos, and I am not sure which one they lean into harder. Sometimes sounding like doom metal, sometimes sounding like thrash, but always sounding heavy. Head over and check out more from Lord Centipede at👇https://morbidandmiserable.bandcamp.com/ @morbidandmiserable  Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? Date Recorded: 3/8/26🚨🎶 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. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metalhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN💣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 this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we dive into some of the best new releases in underground metal this week. From crushing death metal to melodic death metal and from Psych Rock to atmospheric black metal, these are the bands and albums you need on your radar right now. We also have the best album from last week, and so much more.

I give a short review, a report card of each band's album, and a brief sample of their music, so you know what they sound like. If you want to get a strategy for how you're going to listen to metal, start here, and find out what you need to hear first. This week's releases are:

Against I - Anti-Life (melodic death metal)

Fangus - Emerald Dream (psych rock)

Lord Centipede - Centipede II: Electric Boogaloo (thrash metal)

Tiger Battalion - Global Assault (death metal)

Protrusion - The Last Suppuration (death metal)

Wielded Steel - Sins of Your Domain (deathcore)

Fans of bands like In Flames, Deep Purple, Graveripper, Enforced, Autopsy, and Slayer should find some new metal to indulge in.

Be sure to follow so you never miss what heavy is dropping next and let me know what you're looking forward to hearing first!

On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we dive into some of the best new releases in underground metal this week. From crushing death metal to melodic death metal and from Psych Rock to atmospheric black metal, these are the bands and albums you need on your radar right now. We also have the best album from last week, and so much more.

I give a short review, a report card of each band's album, and a brief sample of their music, so you know what they sound like. If you want to get a strategy for how you're going to listen to metal, start here, and find out what you need to hear first. This week's releases are

Against I - Anti-Life (melodic death metal)

Fangus - Emerald Dream (psych rock)

Lord Centipede - Centipede II: Electric Boogaloo (thrash metal)

Tiger Battalion - Global Assault (death metal)

Protrusion - The Last Suppuration (death metal)

Wielded Steel - Sins of Your Domain (deathcore)

Got Riff Media's, Travis Norton swings by to talk about running a college radio program, being in the radio industry, what bands are on his radar and whether Lars Ulrich was right about Napster, on Episode 73. Travis has been working at his college radio station and was posting his playlists on social media, and they were so damn good, I had to reach out and found out how he created them. I met Travis, and his father at a metal concert, after chatting on-line a bit. Now that he is graduating, maybe a radio station in PGH or in the Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania region, reach out at his information below: If you aren't familiar Got Riff, check him and his killer playlists out at the links below. Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? Date Recorded: March 5, 2026🚨🎶 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. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metalhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN💣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!

Got Riff Media's, Travis Norton swings by to talk about running a college radio program, being in the radio industry, what bands are on his radar and whether Lars Ulrich was right about Napster, on Episode 73. Travis has been working at his college radio station and was posting his playlists on social media, and they were so damn good, I had to reach out and found out how he created them. I met Travis, and his father at a metal concert, after chatting on-line a bit. Now that he is graduating, maybe a radio station in PGH or in the Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania region, reach out at his information below: If you aren't familiar Got Riff, check him and his killer playlists out at the links below. Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? Date Recorded: March 5, 2026🚨🎶 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. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metalhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN💣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!

Best NEW METAL Albums this week! On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we tear into and break down the newest metal, doom, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal, and any other type of heavy metal music, you'll find it here. I round up the newest albums in rock and metal, so you can discover the newest and freshest cuts being released every Friday. From around the world, and almost every subgenera that you can think of, so you can hear it first. 

This weeks bands are: 

Raibard - Post Script

Hibernaut / Face Pulp - Split

Mega Colossus - Watch Out!

Black Sea of Trees - Cult of Sun

Leaves Eyes - Songs of Darkness

Black Lung - Beyond Forever

Legionary - Never Ending Quest For Purpose

Final Gasp - New Day Symptoms

Make sure you like and follow so you don't miss the weekly metal releases, and also check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast where I interview heavy industry professionals. 

Fired Up For Friday drops every Wednesday and the Distorted dialogue every Sunday! 

Best NEW METAL Albums this week! On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we tear into and break down the newest metal, doom, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal, and any other type of heavy metal music, you'll find it here. I round up the newest albums in rock and metal, so you can discover the newest and freshest cuts being released every Friday. From around the world, and almost every subgenera that you can think of, so you can hear it first.

This weeks bands are:

Raibard - Post Script

Hibernaut / Face Pulp - Split

Mega Colossus - Watch Out!

Black Sea of Trees - Cult of Sun

Leaves Eyes - Songs of Darkness

Black Lung - Beyond Forever

Legionary - Never Ending Quest For Purpose

Final Gasp - New Day Symptoms

Make sure you like and follow so you don't miss the weekly metal releases, and also check out the Distorted Dialogue Podcast where I interview heavy industry professionals.

Fired Up For Friday drops every Wednesday and the Distorted dialogue every Sunday!

Connor Valentin from the Death Metal, Thrash Metal band Dissentience swings by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to talk about the latest Extended Player they just dropped, Kaiju. Kaiju is written as a concept album infusing a Japanese style story of mass destruction by monsters, all being soundtracked by a punishing metal soundtrack. Connor tells how Dissentience settled on this concept, and how they went about incorporating into their writing. Dissentience has a distinct and unique blend of metal and having the drama in the music doubling down on this imagery, really helps drive these themes home, making for an even better listening experience.

We spent as much time talking about the music we love, more so than their own album, but it really helped provide context on how they came up with some of the ideas, and how they approached this album.

Check out Kaiju, and Dissentience's previous album Empire Anatomy, which is another killer album.

Head over and check out more content at the Metal Institute of Thrashology at:

https://youtube.com/@metalinstituteofthrashology?si=sH2M0Qmjt5L5MVYI

#deathmetal #thrashmetal #extrememetal #metalpodcast

#metalinterview #dissentience #metal #thrashmetalpodcast

Connor Valentin from the Death Metal, Thrash Metal band Dissentience swings by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to talk about the latest Extended Player they just dropped, Kaiju. Kaiju is written as a concept album infusing a Japanese style story of mass destruction by monsters, all being soundtracked by a punishing metal soundtrack. Connor tells how Dissentience settled on this concept, and how they went about incorporating into their writing. Dissentience has a distinct and unique blend of metal and having the drama in the music doubling down on this imagery, really helps drive these themes home, making for an even better listening experience.

We spent as much time talking about the music we love, more so than their own album, but it really helped provide context on how they came up with some of the ideas, and how they approached this album.

Check out Kaiju, and Dissentience's previous album Empire Anatomy, which is another killer album.

Head over and check out more content at the Metal Institute of Thrashology at:

https://youtube.com/@metalinstituteofthrashology?si=sH2M0Qmjt5L5MVYI

#deathmetal #thrashmetal #extrememetal #metalpodcast

#metalinterview #dissentience #metal #thrashmetalpodcast

This week’s new metal releases include Cryptic Shift, Blunt Knife Castration, Necrofier, Weedpecker, Blackwater Drowning, Myvalir and Hela, plus breakdowns, ratings, and must-hear tracks for fans of Doom, Death, Black and Melodic Death Metal. Fired Up For Friday brings you the best in each week's upcoming releases, featuring recommendations, insights and breakdowns, to guide listeners through the barrage of metal releases every Friday.

Containing in this week's Episode

Blunt Knife Castration - Blood & Oil

Necrofier - Transcend Into Oblivion

Weedpecker - V

Blackwater Drowning - Obscure Sorrow

Myvalir - The Past Tales

Hela - A Reign To Conquer

Cryptic Shift - Overspace and Supertime

Misotheist - De Pinte

Fired 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? 

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 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. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇

🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videos

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe⁠

⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute 

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F⁠

🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footage

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte⁠

🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metal

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv⁠

💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviews

⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN⁠

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