Merl, El and Steve dissect the immense new Architects album, For Those That Wish To Exist, looking into their history so far and what this album means for their career from here. The dynamic, er, trio decide which guest spot worked the best - Parkway Drive's Winston McCall, Royal Blood's Mike Kerr or Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil - pick our favourite tracks and discuss whether there's a glass ceiling for a band like Architects.


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Merl and El celebrate the news that Gojira are returning with a new album, plus answer a ton of your questions, including our ultimate metal compilation (with a gruelling twist...), how much we miss gigs, our favourite Iron Maiden songs post-2000, best and worst guest spots on metal records and much, much more.

Merl and El discuss the news that Iron Maiden are finally getting a nomination for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Will the band change their stance on it now? And why exactly did it take so long? Plus, they review two big new albums out this week - the resurrected Love And Death project from Korn guitarist Head (featuring an inexplicable Justin Bieber cover - yes, really), and the newie from Taylor Momsen's The Pretty Reckless. Who is definitely not Dr Karl Kennedy.

Merl, El and Jonathan talk through the allegations directed at Marilyn Manson, plus reveal the latest issue - a tribute to Children Of Bodom's Alexi Laiho.

Merl, El and Jonathan shed a light on the problems facing metal bars in the UK (and how we can help), plus review the astounding new albums from Tribulation and Divide And Dissolve. They also battle for the soul of bin-bound Limp Bizkit. Poor Fred.

Merl and El fight off deadline fatigue to review the new Wardruna album, discuss the postponement of Glastonbury 2020 and much more!

Merl and Steve discuss the shocking situation surrounding Iced Earth's Jon Schaffer, plus the debate around politics and metal that has erupted in its wake. We also talk Marko's departure from Nightwish, review the new release from Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou, and more!

Merl and El pay tribute to beloved Children Of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho, who recently passed away at the age of 41, as well as preview the year ahead in metal.

It's the biggest podcast of the year! Merl, El, Steve and Jonathan count down the 20 best albums of 2020, featuring Deftones, Code Orange, Trivium, Enslaved, Napalm Death and many more, plus pick some extra albums from across the year that made a big impact. See you in 2021, yeah?

Merl, El and Steve rate the recent new videos from The Hu and Architects, unveil the big end of year issue of Metal Hammer and a whole heap more!