The Distorted Dialogue Podcast

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new self-titled album, the history and evolution of Restless Spirit, and their upcoming tour with GOZU.

Paul discusses the writing and recording process behind the new release, how Restless Spirit has developed over the years, the challenges of navigating the underground metal scene, and what fans can expect from the band moving forward.

If you’re into doom metal, stoner doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, metal interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of heavy music’s standout bands.

🎸 Topics in this episode:
• The new Restless Spirit self-titled album
• The origins and history of the band
• Songwriting, influences, and evolution
• Touring with GOZU
• The current state of doom metal and underground heavy music

Follow Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with metal musicians, underground artists, and heavy music creators.

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit for an in-depth conversation about the band’s new self-titled album, the history and evolution of Restless Spirit, and their upcoming tour with GOZU.

Paul discusses the writing and recording process behind the new release, how Restless Spirit has developed over the years, the challenges of navigating the underground metal scene, and what fans can expect from the band moving forward.

If you’re into doom metal, stoner doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, metal interviews, and behind-the-scenes conversations with musicians, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of heavy music’s standout bands.

🎸 Topics in this episode:
• The new Restless Spirit self-titled album
• The origins and history of the band
• Songwriting, influences, and evolution
• Touring with GOZU
• The current state of doom metal and underground heavy music

Follow Distorted Dialogue for more conversations with metal musicians, underground artists, and heavy music creators.

There is a lot of underground metal, that has me fired up for this Friday, May 15, 2026's new metal releases. As the weeks and episodes continue, we chart into new territory reviewing a crust punk band, we have some black metal, Gothic Doom, A Death Metal band's Greatest Hits and so much more. I really enjoyed the album of last week and the more I do this the more I discover to share with you. 0:00 Intro1:55  @Atavistia  - Old Gods Awaken6:42 Angellore - Nocturnes ( @arduamusic  )9:52 Noosed - Misery (EP) ( @RoadToMasochist )13:43  @antimozdebeast  - The Vagrant Unkempt Grave 16:38  @CrematoryDe  - Greatest Hits: English Hymns and Deutsche Hymen ( @distortion.musicgroup  )19:15 Yoth Iria - Gone With the Devil ( @metalbladerecords  )So make sure you like, follow, subscribe, as it helps me out and it also helps other metal heads who can discover more heavy. I'm having an absolute blast discovering so much new stuff, PLEASE, let me know in the COMMENTS, WHO I NEED TO HEAR! I know I miss a bunch of releases, so let me know what you have been listening to. 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.

There is a lot of underground metal, that has me fired up for this Friday, May 15, 2026's new metal releases. As the weeks and episodes continue, we chart into new territory reviewing a crust punk band, we have some black metal, Gothic Doom, A Death Metal band's Greatest Hits and so much more. I really enjoyed the album of last week and the more I do this the more I discover to share with you. 0:00 Intro1:55  @Atavistia  - Old Gods Awaken6:42 Angellore - Nocturnes ( @arduamusic  )9:52 Noosed - Misery (EP) ( @RoadToMasochist )13:43  @antimozdebeast  - The Vagrant Unkempt Grave 16:38  @CrematoryDe  - Greatest Hits: English Hymns and Deutsche Hymen ( @distortion.musicgroup  )19:15 Yoth Iria - Gone With the Devil ( @metalbladerecords  )So make sure you like, follow, subscribe, as it helps me out and it also helps other metal heads who can discover more heavy. I'm having an absolute blast discovering so much new stuff, PLEASE, let me know in the COMMENTS, WHO I NEED TO HEAR! I know I miss a bunch of releases, so let me know what you have been listening to. 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.

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, we dig into a few of the heaviest underground metal releases dropping on Friday, May 8th, 2026. From crushing doom and stoner rock riffage, to ice cold death metal offerings, find out here what new underground heavy you need to listen to first. From Progressive Extreme metal, to my favorite album of last week, you'll find what you need to hear here, with a new episode weekly!Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to dropping on Friday, or let me know what I missed the last few weeks, I'm always looking for new neck wrecking riffs. So make sure you subscribe, like, follow and share, so you don't miss the newest heavy music that has me 🔥 FIRED UP! In this episode:0:00 Intro1:16 Restless Spirit - Self Titled3:28 Frozen Soul - No Place of Warmth6:30 Iatt - Etheric Realms of the Night8:52 Voidthrone - Dreaming Rat10:55 Album of Last Week (Venom - Into Oblivion)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!

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On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, we dig into a few of the heaviest underground metal releases dropping on Friday, May 8th, 2026. From crushing doom and stoner rock riffage, to ice cold death metal offerings, find out here what new underground heavy you need to listen to first. From Progressive Extreme metal, to my favorite album of last week, you'll find what you need to hear here, with a new episode weekly!Let me know in the comments what you are looking forward to dropping on Friday, or let me know what I missed the last few weeks, I'm always looking for new neck wrecking riffs. So make sure you subscribe, like, follow and share, so you don't miss the newest heavy music that has me 🔥 FIRED UP! In this episode:0:00 Intro1:16 Restless Spirit - Self Titled3:28 Frozen Soul - No Place of Warmth6:30 Iatt - Etheric Realms of the Night8:52 Voidthrone - Dreaming Rat10:55 Album of Last Week (Venom - Into Oblivion)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!

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On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we go over another week of amazing metal albums being released, from across all subgenera's of rock and metal, this Friday, May 1st. This week is a wide range of sounds, from Doom and Stoner Rock, Technical Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash and even some Progressive Rock that leans closer to indie rock, so you definitely want to catch this one. And as always, we still announce the Album of Last Week, which was my favorite release last week, and with a heavy release schedule, you'll have to wait around to the end of the episode to catch that. Don't miss all of these dropping May 1st, and in case you missed some of the past weeks episodes, head back there and see what you missed from the best of the underground. 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? 0:00 Intro2:00  @EVEALEMetal  5:12  @CognizanceBand  8:02  @InMalicesWakeOfficial  9:31  @savagemasterofficial  / Mystic Storm13:00 Elle Tea15:29 -1618:33 The Album of Last Week ( @volcandrakentucky545  )Special thanks to the labels and PR for sending all this fire over for me to share with you.  @EarsplitCompound   @hypaethralrecords   @fiadh   @WillowtipRecords   @ClawhammerPR   @shadowkingdomrecords2057   @HEAVYPSYCHSOUNDSRECORDS  Purple Sage PR @ProstheticRecords  🚨🎶 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!#metalpodcast #newmusicalert #newmetalmusic #newmusicfriday #albumreview #albumrelease #metalinstituteofthrashology #thrashology #firedupforfriday #newmusic #metalmusic

On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, we go over another week of amazing metal albums being released, from across all subgenera's of rock and metal, this Friday, May 1st. This week is a wide range of sounds, from Doom and Stoner Rock, Technical Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash and even some Progressive Rock that leans closer to indie rock, so you definitely want to catch this one. And as always, we still announce the Album of Last Week, which was my favorite release last week, and with a heavy release schedule, you'll have to wait around to the end of the episode to catch that. Don't miss all of these dropping May 1st, and in case you missed some of the past weeks episodes, head back there and see what you missed from the best of the underground. 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!
0:00 Intro2:00  @EVEALEMetal  5:12  @CognizanceBand  8:02  @InMalicesWakeOfficial  9:31  @savagemasterofficial  / Mystic Storm13:00 Elle Tea15:29 -1618:33 The Album of Last Week ( @volcandrakentucky545  )

Underground Black Metal band Eveale’s Newt and Moth stopped by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss their phenomenal new album, Enter the Woodlawn Realm. A storytelling saga of an album and one heck of a debut full length I might add, where Newt and Moth create an entire realm, full of storytelling, survival, elation, misery and so much more are explored. Enter the Woodlawn Realm is not only a good story, but great music to match the themes, emotions and nuances, this duo wants to convey. Find out here what went into crafting such a dynamic album, how these two began the project, what they were trying to say with Enter the Woodlawn Realm and so much more. I had a great time talking to these guys about a great album, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Distorted Dialogue is the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth, unscripted conversations with artists and industry professionals from across the metal world.

From new albums and influences to touring stories and behind-the-scenes insight, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to uncover what really drives the music.

Guests range from global acts to underground bands, along with producers, techs, and other voices shaping the scene.

🎶 Submit your music for review:
sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology
https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA

Underground Black Metal band Eveale’s Newt and Moth stopped by the Distorted Dialogue Podcast to discuss their phenomenal new album, Enter the Woodlawn Realm. A storytelling saga of an album and one heck of a debut full length I might add, where Newt and Moth create an entire realm, full of storytelling, survival, elation, misery and so much more are explored. Enter the Woodlawn Realm is not only a good story, but great music to match the themes, emotions and nuances, this duo wants to convey. Find out here what went into crafting such a dynamic album, how these two began the project, what they were trying to say with Enter the Woodlawn Realm and so much more. I had a great time talking to these guys about a great album, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Distorted Dialogue is the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology, featuring in-depth, unscripted conversations with artists and industry professionals from across the metal world.

From new albums and influences to touring stories and behind-the-scenes insight, each episode goes beyond surface-level interviews to uncover what really drives the music.

Guests range from global acts to underground bands, along with producers, techs, and other voices shaping the scene.

🎶 Submit your music for review:
sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology
https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA