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We’re going back to an old favourite of ours - Denver's Abrams recently released a new album called Loon.

As always, we identify the Opener, the Killer, the Grower, and the Filler, alongside fan-favorite segments like Standout Moment, What Were They Thinking?, and the Band Brownlow.

Plus: We discuss BANDS THAT WE LOVE BUT NOBODY ELSE DOES- including some bands from our home towns growing up.

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We’re getting out of our comfort zone here and checking out a Japanese blackgaze album called Our Hearts In Your Heaven by Pale.

As always, we identify the Opener, the Killer, the Grower, and the Filler, alongside fan-favorite segments like Standout Moment, What Were They Thinking?, and the Band Brownlow.

Plus: We discuss ACQUIRED TASTES - from music to things you spread on your toast.

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We’re checking out the second and most recent album from Norway's Slomosa, called Tundra Rock.

As always, we identify the Opener, the Killer, the Grower, and the Filler, alongside fan-favorite segments like Standout Moment, What Were They Thinking?, and the Band Brownlow.

Plus: We reveal our picks for the TOP THREE ALBUMS FROM 1986, 1991 AND 2004 - three standout years in heavy music.

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We’re diving into the self-titled debut from Slomosa, a masterclass in monolithic stoner rock.

As always, we break down the Opener, the Killer, the Grower, and the Filler, alongside fan-favorite segments like Standout Moment, What Were They Thinking?, and the Band Brownlow.

Plus: We reveal our picks for the GREATEST YEAR IN HEAVY MUSIC - prepare for some controversial takes.

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The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans.

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Ghost dropped an album in 2025 designed to rock stadiums around the world - let's see if it hit the mark. As usual we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler, before getting into some of your favourite segments like Standout Moment and What Were They Thinking?, and of course the Band Brownlow.

Later, in our Conversation Starter, we discuss the greatest heavy band names of all time, including a surprising contribution from Metal Mayor Matt.

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All Them Witches dropped down to a three piece for this, their most recent album (to date!) - let's see how this works out for them. As usual we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower (and maybe the Filler), before getting into some of your favourite segments like Standout Moment and What Were They Thinking?, and of course the Band Brownlow.

We also give our opinions on the best four album stretch of any heavy band's career, and Scott uncovers the Danzig synth album you've never heard.

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All Them Witches fifth studio album is the (almost!) self-titled ATW. Their own guitarist Ben McLeod handled the production on this one. As usual we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower (and maybe the Filler), before getting into some of your favourite segments like Standout Moment and What Were They Thinking?, and of course the Band Brownlow.

Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down.

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ATW's fourth album, Sleeping Through The War, was recorded under the watchful eye of famed Nashville producer Dave Cobb. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower (and maybe the Filler) on this fantastic album.

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Pallbearer released a brand spanking new album in 2024 that we've only just gotten around to. They were getting quite progressive and a little gentler on recent releases, so let's see if that trend continues here. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler.

Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down.

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We take a break from our All Them Witches binge to check out a recent release by one of our favourite bands: Blue City by Abrams. They've changed label for this one, so let's see if they've changed their sound too. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler on this recent release.

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The boys signed to a new label, New West Records, for their third album, released in 2015. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler on this breakout release.

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After their underappreciated first album, All Them Witches found a growing audience with Lightning At The Door. Many of these songs are still featured on their setlists today. Let's see what all the fuss is about!

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OK, it's time for a new band, and we're back in more familiar territory here with the heavy, bluesy tones of All Them Witches. Physical copies of their debut, Our Mother Electricity, are notoriously difficult to find, so we downloaded this album from Bandcamp and gave it the Unshuffled treatment.

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For whatever reason, the fourth album from LCD Soundsystem doesn't seem to be a fan favourite. Maybe it's because fans felt betrayed by the band releasing an album after their so-called "last ever gig". Maybe it's the crappy artwork. But for us it's all about the music, so let's see if this album deserves more credit than it seems to get.

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Alright here we are then, definitely LCD Soundsystem's LAST EVER ALBUM, so you'd better buy it, and buy tickets to their last ever concert, OK? Except that none of that was true. But we won't hold that against them now, will we?

Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down.

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OK, we're getting the hang of this band now: bleeps, bloops, repetitive robot dance tracks, and the odd punk-inspired freak out. But do we actually like it?

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We try a completely new genre in Unshuffled this episode, as we branch out into the world of electronica with LCD Soundsystem. Will we have anything interesting to say, or will it be like two cavemen trying to discuss quantum physics?

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The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans.

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Released in October 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Pallbearer's fourth album received widespread critical acclaim and featured on many 'best of' lists for the year. Let's see if it lives up to the hype!

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Pallbearer headed back to their home town of Little Rock, Arkansas to record their third album, Heartless. They took the production of the record back in house too, eschewing big name producers and fancy studios. Let's see if these changes signal a new direction for the band after their crushing first and second albums. 

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After their crushing, Sabbath-inspired debut, it was always going to be fascinating to hear how Pallbearer could possibly follow it up. Recorded at Type Foundry Studios in Portland, Oregon, with respected doom producer Billy Anderson on board, let's how their songwriting and sound evolved on their second album. 

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We're always super excited when we start out with a new band, and we've been meaning to do a doom band for ages so we're doubly excited for this one. Let's see if Pallbearer's first album can deliver! 

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And Now... we come the fourth and final album from this legendary and groundbreaking band, The Runaways. Constant lineup changes, different artistic visions, infighting and exploitation have sadly driven The Runaways into oblivion - let's see if it ends with a bang or a whimper.

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With more lineup changes and another change in producer for their third album, instability and turmoil seemed to follow the Runaways every step of the way through their careers. Let's hear how Waitin' For The night stacked up against their earlier albums.

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Released in 1977, the second album from the now-legendary Runaways saw a step up in production values and musical sophistication. But did this come at the expense of the raw energy and passion that made the first album such a fun listen? Well, I guess it's time to find out...

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OK, so we've all heard of The Runaways, but how many of us have actually taken the time to listen to their albums? Well, now's the time. Join us as we do what we do - start with the first album of this legendary band and work our way through their catalogue track by track, starting with this, their self-titled debut. 

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The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans. In this one we theme our selections to ensure we get an old band and a doom band. And stay tuned for the twist at the end!

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Denver alt-rockers Abrams recently released a new album, In The Dark, and as we always do on Unshuffled with bands we've covered before, we take a deep dive on this one too. They showed a great deal of evolution and change through their first three albums - let's see if it continues here...

Buy the album (available on Bandcamp) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track.

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Cavalera Conspiracy's fourth album, Psychosis, may also be their last, as guitarist Marc RIzzo has recently split from the band. Arthur Rizk handles both bass and production duties on this one, having previously done such a stellar production job with Power Trip. Let's see if he can work his magic here again.

Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down.

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Cavalera Conspiracy's third album, Pandemonium, was largely overlooked by metal critics, and the few that reviewed it didn't seem to think much of it. But perhaps this one deserves a little more attention than it got at the time. There's only one way to find out...

Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down.

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Max and Iggor are back... again! The sheer joy that metalheads felt upon their reunification meant that their first album was received with overwhelming enthusiasm. The obvious question then was: how would they follow it up? Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down.

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The reunification of the Cavalera brothers had the metal world in raptures, and yet somehow... we completely missed it! But that's what Unshuffled is all about - going back and catching up on those bands and albums you missed first time around. Can this album possibly live up to the expectations of the fans? Give it a listen, then give us a listen as we break it down together. 

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Emerging from the depths of darkness and despair after losing their producer and close friend Kato Khandwala in 2018, The Pretty Reckless channeled their emotions into this February 2021 release. Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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Ghost are back with the biggest heavy album of 2022, Impera. Can this album live up to the hype and anticipation? Do the Def Leppard comparisons stack up? Where does art finish and entertainment begin? Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we answer all of these questions and more. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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The artwork and lyrics hint at a more emotional and vulnerable album here, but does Who You Selling For, the third album from the Pretty Reckless, succeed in forging a new direction for the band? Well, you'll have to listen and find out. Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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The Pretty Reckless amped up the hard rock and aimed to shock on their second album. Let's find out if it hit the mark. Buy the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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It's always a thrill when we start out on a new journey with a new band, and this one is no exception. The Pretty Reckless is the most commercial band we've done, our first female vocalist, and our first 'vocal-first' band. There are so many questions, and you'll find all the answers within. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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Nightmare Logic was the highly acclaimed 2017 second album from Power Trip and, tragically, their last studio album before the death of lead singer Riley Gale in 2020. In this episode we analyse the album track by track before discussing Gale's legacy and our hopes for the future of the band.

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Manifest Decimation is the first album by highly acclaimed Texas thrash metal maniacs Power Trip. Released in 2013, it marked them as genuine up and comers in the modern metal scene. Give it a listen, then join Scott and Matt as they talk it over while they pick over the Thanksgiving turkey bones.

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Crossover thrash? Funereal doom? Black metal shoegaze? Or maybe some dubstep infused metalcore? The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans.

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Released in 2020 as the pandemic was in full swing, the third album from Abrams was critically acclaimed, featuring on many heavy music critics' 'Best of 2020' lists. But was the praise justified?

Buy the album (Modern Ways - available on Bandcamp) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track.

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Have Denver's Abrams managed to make the 'second album leap' that we so often see in a band's career arc? Are they gonna keep the same basic ingredients we heard on their debut, or mix things up a little? And what effect can the change in drummer have on their sound?

Buy the album (Morning - available on Bandcamp) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track.

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There's always an extra spark of energy and excitement in the air when we start out on a journey with a new band, and this time is no different. Denver's Abrams have been getting all sorts of praise in heavy music circles lately, so we'd thought we'd check them out, starting, as always, with their first album.

Buy the album (Lust. Love. Loss. - available on Bandcamp) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track.

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Gojira are back with Fortitude, one of the most anticipated metal albums of 2021. What direction will they take after the simpler, shorter songs on their previous album, Magma? And can they live up to the lofty expectations?

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What possible relevance could an album about the most destructive pandemic in human history have in these modern times? What is the link between (arguably) the biggest heavy band of the 2010s and 80s pop icon Irene Cara? And how did the band's breakdown between the last album and this one affect Ghost's music? Find out within...

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Ghost's third album, Meliora, released in 2015, propelled them from superstardom to mega-super-dooper-stardom, as their unique blend of theatrical arena rock and metal went mainstream. But is this actually a good album, or it all just a bunch of overblown hype?

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Everything was bigger about Ghost's second album, 2013's Infestissumam: bigger label, bigger budget, bigger studio, bigger sound, bigger audience, bigger paycheck. But does bigger also mean it's better than their 2010 debut? Let's hope so!

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Join us we embark on a new journey with the latest band to get the Unshuffled treatment: Ghost. In this episode we discuss their cleverly titled 2011 debut, Opus Eponymous. They look scary, but is it metal? And more importantly, is it any good?

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Always some of the most fun episodes to make, the 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans.

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