Yep, The Itch is going there too. The election is here, and in this episode the guys discuss how art relates to politics, raising questions about the current relevance of socially-minded rock heavyweights System of a Down and Rage Against the Machine, and spotlighting a new generation of musical activist voices, like grandson and FEVER 333. We hope you enjoy our soapbox, and (at the risk of opening Pandora's box) we would love to hear your thoughts!

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In this episode, The Itch dissects one of the most anticipated rock releases of the year: Deftones' Ohms. Join us to discuss Stephen Carpenter's return to form, how a band can incorporate old sounds into new music, and a questionable method of sneaking into shows! Plus, Aaron's mic drops out and the guys debut their new band: Swans or Some Crap!

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Just in time for the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park's game-changing debut Hybrid Theory, The Itch has the pleasure of speaking with the multi-talented Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze, who just released the album Amends, featuring vocals by his late friend Chester Bennington. Join us as we discuss:

Check out this episode's Spotify playlist, featuring the music that connected Sean and Chester, and then connect with us!

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In this episode, The Itch explores the new 10 Years album Violent Allies, touching on how bands can improve over time, the role of instrumental tracks in rock, and how sometimes one man can do it all. And since we love counting so much (and frankly, need the practice), we decide to play a game involving bands, songs, and albums that use numbers!

Check out this episode's playlist, then connect with us and let us know what we missed in our countdown... er... count up!

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For the month of September, The Itch made a commitment in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. Because of your help, we'll be sending $60 to ChangeDirection.org to promote mental health. Thank you for listening and sharing in this with us.

Let's connect and continue to make a difference.

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The Itch is back to wrap up our trip to 2019, when the world felt a little less crazy. In this episode, we'll count down our 10 favorite albums of the year. We've got pop punkers, nu metal vets, and even a bit of the blues. But who ended up in the #1 spot?

After you listen, we'd love to hear your 2019 favorites! So check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us!

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In this two-part episode, The Itch revisits our top rock albums from 2019. From veterans to up-and-comers, prog metal to reggae rock, and brooding angst to goofball weirdness, albums 20 through 11 should have something for everyone!

After you listen, we'd love to hear your predictions on 2019's top 10. So check out this episode's playlist, and then connect with us!

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In this extended clip from episode 21, The Itch celebrates the 25th anniversary of one of our favorite music movies of all time: Empire Records! Along the way we discuss DVD purging, concert decorum, and another surprising cult classic, and we plot out a future episode!

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In this episode, The Itch discusses Seether's new album Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum. Along the way, the conversation touches on big vs small concert venues, greatest hits albums, and an all-important question: who can cover The Who?

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In this episode, The Itch prepares for Talk Like a Pirate Day by inviting an old friend to discuss Alestorm's latest release, Curse of the Crystal Coconut! Along the way, we discover other pirate metal bands, concoct a surefire recipe for concert cruise success, and finally let our love for Broadway musicals shine!

Check out our wildest playlist yet, and then connect with us!

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Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-6cf77a for 40% off for 4 months, and support The Itch Rock Podcast.