Justin and Alex talk about the previous week's assigned listening before a brief detour from the ongoing power metal discussions. The new Morbid Angel has each of the metalheads in the mood to discuss Morbid Angel's history and multiple rise-and-falls. Naturally, the discussion careens around to other new releases such as Diablo Swing Orchestra and Cannibal Corpse.

Justin and Alex discuss two legendary records in accordance with the previous week's assigned listening, detouring around to other topics in the meantime. The main topic of the episode focuses on introducing Power Metal as the latest featured subgenre and their listening history, favorite bands, gateway bands, etc.

Justin and Alex talk about the previous week's assigned listening before embarking on the wankiest discussion yet: the merits of overly technical music (and if such a thing can truly exist). Other bands mentioned include Dragonforce, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Nevermore, Rhapsody, and a litany of your favorite neo-classical shred guitarists.

Justin and Alex talk about last week's assigned listening, before beginning an outright diatribe about the diminishing returns of Polkadot Cadaver spearheaded by their new album.

Justin and Alex talk about recent concert experiences and the merit of "solo influence" bands where one person writes the majority of the music.

Justin and Alex talk at length about the previous week's assigned listening, making several references to Sigh and Dream Theater in the process. Other discussion topics include the ongoing month of "Nothing But Black Metal November" and a brief dissertation on cover songs in metal (the good, the bad, and the Six Feet Under).