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| MSRcast 307: Gone Metal | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:49:43 | |
Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a packed episode covering hot takes on Sleep Token and the ongoing debate around gatekeeping in metal. We also dive into Katatonia’s newly announced album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, fan outrage over Iron Maiden’s current setlist, and the reveal of Helloween’s upcoming album. Plus, we preview anticipated post-summer releases from Arjen Lucassen, Amorphis, and Paradise Lost, and discuss why Jon Aldara won’t be touring with Iotunn. We also nerd out over the newly revealed lineup for G.I. Joe’s fictional metal band Cold Slither, and as always, spin a killer playlist to soundtrack the conversation. This episode features tracks from Elvenking, Slow Fall, Opia, Everon, The Haunted, Maestrick and Mercury Tide. Turn it up and Keep it Metal! Playlist: Elvenking - Gone Epoch - Reader of the Runes (Luna) Slow Fall - Mercury Moon - Blood Eclipse Opia - The Fade - I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep Everon - No Embrace - Shells The Haunted - death to the crown - songs of last resort Maestrick - Upside Down - Espresso Della Vita: Lunare Mercury Tide - And between Day and Night - Walls of Confusion
Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 266: Epic Geekery | 24 May 2025 | 01:44:36 | |
Join the Metal Geeks crew for a jam-packed episode full of metal and pop culture madness! We dive into the Epic Universe opening date, ProgPower Day 2 updates, meeting Dave Bautista, and highlights from Murderbot, The Righteous Gemstones, The Agency, The Last of Us, Duster, Paddington 3, Andor S2, and more. We also discuss Gary Holt from Exodus’s book, and Minor Threats from Patton Oswalt. We discuss new comic, film, and game news—including Doom: The Dark Ages, Avengers: Doomsday, and the game of raising a baby! Plus, George Hates Metal jams some Maestrick and discussions about Kardashev, Behemoth, Ghost, Trick Or Treat, The Man-Eating Tree, Hexvessel, Slow Fall, …And Oceans, Haken, and more. Keep it Metal, and Keep it Geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| Metal Geeks 261: 2024 Rewind Geekery | 12 Jan 2025 | 02:41:32 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 261: 2024 Rewind Geekery features Cary the Metal Geek, George, and Brutal Dave coming together to reflect on the best of the year. The hosts dive into their favorite albums, films, TV shows, and video games from 2024, sharing their personal highlights and unique perspectives. What albums, games, films and tv shows made it into our top 10 lists? Let the metal discussions and geeking out commence as we delve into the unforgettable experiences that defined our 2024. Keep it metal, and keep it geeky!! | |||
| MSRcast 302: 2024 Rewind | 04 Jan 2025 | 01:53:48 | |
As we journey into 2025, we’re diving into the music that defined the past year, unveiling our Top Albums of 2024, and sharing the songs that kept our heads banging. We’ll also honor the legendary metal musicians we lost this year, celebrating their lasting impact on the scene. Looking ahead to 2025, we’ll discuss what’s got us excited—from anticipated album drops and epic tours to festivals that promise unforgettable moments. Join us for this special year-end episode as we reflect, honor, and gear up for another incredible year in metal. Keep it metal! Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 260: Geekery Commandos | 21 Dec 2024 | 01:34:19 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 260, "Geekery Commandos!" Join us as we dive into a jam-packed lineup of geeky delights, including thoughts on Speak No Evil, Man on the Inside, Nobody Wants This, Creature Commandos, Carry-On, Red One, What We Do In The Shadows, White Christmas, Gladiator 2, Smile 2, Wicked, Thanksgiving, and upcoming hits like Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. We also cover Marvel Rivals, the excitement of Astro Bot winning Game of the Year at the annual Video Game Awards, and our main topic—a deep dive into the best amusement parks in America. We also jam music from Eye of the Enemy and Múr. Keep it Metal! Keep it Geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| MSRcast 301: Unraveling Metal | 08 Dec 2024 | 02:14:19 | |
Welcome to MSRcast Episode 301: Unraveling Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they dive into the latest in the metal world, including an in-depth discussion of Opeth's new release, the cult metal comedy film sequel Heavier Trip, Anciients being added to the ProgPower 2025 lineup, the announcement of Hell's Heroes after-shows, new singles from Dream Theater, and updates on Life of Agony's Keith Caputo. This episode's killer playlist features tracks from Fellowship, ETHEREAL, Solstafir, Mur, Tribulation, Innerwish, The Foreshadowing, SuidAkrA, and The Gates of Slumber. Keep it Metal!
Playlist: Fellowship - Victim - The Skies Above Eternity ETHEREAL - Our Dying Hope - Downfall Solstafir - Blakrakki - Hin helga kvol Mur - Frelsari - Mur Tribulation - Hungry Waters - Sub-Rosa In Aeternum Innerwish - Sea of Lies - Ash of Eternal Flame The Foreshadowing - Our Nightmares Call - New Wave Order SuidAkrA - Unravelling Destinies - Darkanakrad The Gates of Slumber - Embrace The Lie - The Gates of Slumber
Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 259: Empire of the Geekery | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:53:09 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 259: Empire of the Geekery! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George, as we dive into a smorgasbord of geeky delights and metal musings. In this episode, we explore the latest in pop culture, from The Franchise, Saturday Night, Shrinking, Heretic, Casa Bonita Mi Amor, and The Penguin to Venom: The Last Dance and Arcane: League of Legends. We also discuss hidden gems like Stray Dogs and Feral, and delve into Jonathan Hickman's Aliens Vs. Avengers, and geek out over games like Planet Coaster 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Empire of the Ants. Plus, we tackle the major shifts in Disney and Star Wars’ movie plans. As always, George Hates Metal returns with brutal thoughts on Super Monster Party and Escuela Grind. Tune in and geek out with us! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 300: Endless Metal | 04 Nov 2024 | 01:46:42 | |
Welcome to Episode 300 of MSRcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they take you on a journey through the legacy of MSRcast. We’ll dive deep into the show’s rich history, honor the legendary Paul Di'Anno, and go head-to-head with some exciting predictions for each other’s top 10 albums of the year. Plus, we bring the heat with a round of Blind Rankings and unleash some of the best new metal to hit the scene. Don’t miss this epic milestone celebration—Keep it metal! Playlist: Paul Di’Anno - Black Metal - The Book of the Beast Iron Maiden - Charlotte the Harlot - Iron Maiden Iron Maiden - Women in Uniform DGM - The Wake - Endless Borne of Ash - The Age of Fire - From The Dark, They Came Carmeria - Thorns - Tragedie D’Amour Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 258: Geekery Quotient | 26 Oct 2024 | 02:21:05 | |
Welcome, metalheads and geeks, to Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 258! We’ve got an epic lineup for you today, kicking things off with a tribute to the late, great Paul Di’Anno of Iron Maiden and some unfortunate news for Judas Priest fans in Houston. We’ll dive into the latest from Universal’s Epic Universe opening date, explore Hellboy: The Crooked Man, The Penguin, The Franchise, Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil, Tarot, The 4:30 Movie, Hysteria!, Silent Hill 2, and The Wild Robot. Then, prepare for a full recap of Cary the Metal Geek’s birthday bash at Disney World! And of course, it wouldn’t be a Metal Geeks episode without George Hates Metal, where we’ll review tracks from Hangman’s Chair, The Ghost I’ve Become, Oak, Ash & Thorn, and Dungeon Crawl. Plus, we’re sharing the latest in what’s tickling our geek this week. So grab your headphones, keep it metal, and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 299: Unsung Metal | 12 Oct 2024 | 02:05:57 | |
Welcome to episode 299 of MSRcast! Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they dive into a ton of killer new releases. This episode features tracks from Turbokill, Rivendell, Unto Others, Blighted Eyes, Erendil, Avernus, and Moonloop, plus crushing songs from Swallow the Sun and Wolfheart. We’ll also get into the latest news in the metal world, discussing the Deicide tour cancellation, KK's Priest calling off their Houston show, and the epic 30th Anniversary Ayreon concerts. On top of that, we chat about the upcoming Ensiferum/Korpiklaani tour and give our thoughts on fresh albums from Nightwish, Blood Incantation, Undeath, Iotunn, Weather Systems, and more! Stay tuned and keep it metal! \m/ Playlist: Turbokill - A Million Ways Rivendell - The Lay of Leithian - Unsung Tales Unto Others - Suicide Today - Never, Neverland Blighted Eye - The Wounding - Agony’s Bespoke Erendil - Ancient Dragon - Songs of Ancient Magic Avernus - Exitus - Grievance Swallow The Sun - MelancHoly - Shining Wolfheart - Evenfall - Draconian Darkness Moonloop - Cosmic Matter - Fate In Motion Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 257: Swallow The Geekery | 28 Sep 2024 | 02:06:05 | |
In Metal Geeks episode 257, we start with news on the ProgPower USA lineup and the Weird Al 2025 tour. We then dive into What We're Watching, including our takes on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Abigail, The Penguin, and more, while George covers Slow Horses, Civil War, Terminator, and revisits Sliders. In What We Star Wars, we discuss Star Wars: Outlaws, followed by What We Marvel with Agatha All Along and the Thunderbolts trailer. We also discuss What We're Gaming, featuring Astro Boy, The Plucky Squire, and Epic Mickey Rebrushed. The episode continues with Blind Rankings, where the geeks debate and rank random topics—blindfolded (figuratively). Of course, no Metal Geeks episode is complete without George Hates Metal, where George delivers his hot take on Swallow the Sun's "MelancHoly", and we dive into some other great metal releases! Keep it metal, and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| MSRcast 298: Blazing Metal | 15 Sep 2024 | 02:14:35 | |
In this fiery episode, your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by special guests Brutal Dave from Metal Geeks Podcast and Justin from Harsh Vocals Podcast for an all-out metal assault. We dive headfirst into our review of the recent Fires In The Distance/Amorphis/Dark Tranquillity concert in Houston. Plus, we dissect the freshly announced lineups for Hell's Heroes 2025 and ProgPower 2025 and sink our teeth into some of the hottest new metal releases. So crank up the volume and let the metal mayhem begin!
Playlist: Vanden Plas - My Icarian Flight - The Emprean Equation of the Long Lost Things Spectral Wound - Aristocratic Suicidal Black Metal Blazing Eternity - One Thousand Lights - A Certain End of Everything Anciients - Some Other Time - Beyond the Reach of the Sun Valley of the Sun - Terra Luna Sol Mutant Blast - Final Day - Soulsteeler Patriarchs In Black - Before I Go - Visioning Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| MSRcast 306: Eternal Metal | 27 Apr 2025 | 01:54:06 | |
Welcome to MSRcast Episode 306! We're bringing you another killer playlist featuring tracks from Behölder, Allegaeon, The Man-Eating Tree, Trick Or Treat, Serenity in Murder, Kardashev, Tribunal, and, making their first appearance on our "Well, I've Never" segment, Keiser! We also dive into ProgPower Day 2 updates with the addition of Novembers Doom, the massive Judas Priest/Alice Cooper/Corrosion of Conformity tour, the long-awaited Savatage reunion, Devin Townsend's latest project The Moth, and new album discussions from Eluveitie, Epica, Soliloquim, Elvenking, In The Woods..., Benediction, Dream Evil, Gama Bomb, and more. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist: Behölder - Draconian (Slave or Master) - In The Temple of the Tyrant Allegaeon - The Swarm - The Ossuary Lens The Man-Eating Tree - Ruins of Insanity - Night Verses Trick Or Treat - Bloodmoon - Ghosted Serenity in Murder - Never Defiled - Timeless Reverie Kardashev - Seed of the Night - Alunea Keiser - Eternal Onslaught - Our Wretched Demise Tribunal - A Wound Unhealing - In Penitence and Ruin Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 256: Hot Take Geekery | 01 Sep 2024 | 02:11:11 | |
We got the band back together! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George have a lot of hot takes during this episode as topics range from Time Bandits, Bad Monkey, Sugar, Borderlands, Star Wars: Outlaws, The Acolyte, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Terminator: Resistance, and George Hates Metal dives into the new release from Octoploid, and discussions about High Parasite, Thermality, Dark Tranquility, Amiensus, Tungsten, All For Metal, Wolfheart, Simone Simons and much more! Keep it metal, and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| MSRcast 297: Metal Will Reign | 24 Aug 2024 | 01:47:11 | |
Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as we dive into our current favorite metal releases, discuss the latest shakeup in Primal Fear, and look ahead to some highly-anticipated albums dropping later this year. Tune in and keep it metal! 🤘 Playlist: Hammerfall - Burn it Down - Avenge the Fallen Octoploid - Coast of the Drowned Sailors - Beyond The Aeons Fairyland - A New Dawn - (single) Simone Simons - Cradle to the Grave - Vermillion Solstitium - The Cimmerian - Morgoth Thermality - Fire Will Reign - The Final Hours Dark Tranquility - Unforgivable - Endtime Signals Blind Guardian - Theater of Pain - Somewhere Far Beyond (Revisited) Kingcrow - White Rabbit’s Hole - Hopium Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 255: D23 Recap Geekery | 18 Aug 2024 | 01:50:46 | |
Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are joined by Nicole and Chris Foreman—a talented artist who has done work for Marvel and more—and Mrs. Metal Geek, Kim. Chris and Nicole, like us, are big Disney Parks fans, so we invited them on this episode to dive into all the exciting news from D23 2024. We cover everything from Disney Parks announcements to upcoming movies and TV shows. Expect some strong opinions along the way! Keep it metal, keep it geeky, and keep it Disney! Check out some art from Chris Foreman at https://www.instagram.com/chrisforemanartist/ Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| Metal Geeks 254: House of Geekery | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:55:11 | |
In this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are joined by Sean the Metal Pigeon, cohost of the MSRcast, for an epic discussion. The conversation spans a variety of topics, including House of the Dragon, Time Bandits, How to Train Your Dragon, Twisters, the Steve Martin documentary, Resident Alien, Deadpool and Wolverine, Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom, and Alan Wake 2. The episode wraps up with a deep dive into the world of metal, featuring highlights like the Mad with Power Fest livestream, Wacken, and discussions about bands such as Kingcrow, Sig:Ar:Tyr, Solstitium, Crypt Sermon, Rush, Enigma, Powerwolf, Dream Evil, and much more! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 296: Metal and Harsh Vocals | 29 Jul 2024 | 02:37:41 | |
Welcome to episode 296 of MSRcast, with your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon. This episode features special guests Justin and Christian from the Harsh Vocals Podcast. We'll discuss Gojira playing the Olympics, the Hell's Heroes festival, and our favorite new metal releases. We also dive into killer tracks from bands like Anciients, Dream Evil, Vinur, Vale of Pnath, Mega Colossus, Nightmare, Stygian Crown, Greyhawk, and Silent Deep Ocean, and we talk about new singles from Legions of Doom and Majestica. Tune in and keep it metal! Learn more about Harsh Vocals Podcast at: https://harshvocals.com/ Playlist: Anciients - Cloak of the Vast and Black - In The Absence of Wisdom Dream Evil - Chosen Force - Metal Gods Vimur - The Cold Only We Know - The Timeless Everpresent Vale of Pnath - Soul Offering - Between the Worlds of Life and Death Mega Colossus - Fortune & Glory - Showdown Nightmare - Incandescent - Encrypted Stygian Crown - Scourge of the Seven Hills - Funeral For A King Greyhawk - Spellstone - Thunderheart Legions of Doom - All Good things Majestica - A New Beginning Silent Deep Ocean - Her Journey's End (In Memory of Aleah Starbridge) - The Throne of Whispers and Dust Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 253: Galactic Geekery | 20 Jul 2024 | 02:09:27 | |
Welcome to episode 253 of the Metal Geeks Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the latest news about Tenacious D and Anthrax, and share the exciting Hell's Heroes announcement. We pay tribute to Shannen Doherty and Bob Newhart. We discuss various topics including The Boys, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Inside Out 2, The Acolyte, Animal Well, Cities: Skylines, and Still Wakes the Deep. We also share our predictions about Marvel from D23 and SDCC, and in our segment "George Hates Metal," we cover Cemetery Skyline. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 295: Raised By Metal | 07 Jul 2024 | 02:08:15 | |
Welcome to episode 295 of MSRcast, your ultimate heavy metal podcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they dive into the latest in metal music, featuring bands like Dreamgate, Category 7, Shade of Sorrow, The Eternal, Orden Ogan, Alcest, Sunburst, Seven Spires, and more! Tune in for reviews of the Funeral Rites reunion show, Sebastian Bach's live performance, the latest from Wintersun, Swallow the Sun's new track, Raised By Owls, Cemetery Skyline, and much more! Playlist: Sebastian Bach - Freedom - Child Within The Man Dreamgate - Dreamgate - Dreamgate Category 7 - Exhausted - Category 7 Shade of Sorrow - Blackheart - Upon the Fields of Grief The Eternal - When the Fire Dies - Skinwalker Orden Ogan - Kings of the Underworld - The Order Of Fear Alcest - Flamme Jumelle - Les Chants de l’Aurore Sunburst - Samaritan - Manifesto Seven Spires - The Old Hurt of Being Left Behind - A Fortress Called Home Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| MSRcast 294: Unleash the Metal | 22 Jun 2024 | 02:05:34 | |
Welcome to episode 294 of MSRcast, your go-to heavy metal podcast! Join your hosts, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon, as they dive into the latest metal releases and news. In this episode, we discuss Kerry King's new album, Sebastian Bach's latest endeavors, and Simone Simons' solo project. We'll also highlight upcoming concerts from Amorphis/Dark Tranquility/Fires in the Distance, Judas Priest/Sabaton, Galactic Empire/Powerglove, and Sepultura's farewell tour. Plus, we'll treat you to fresh tracks from Oubliette, Unleash the Archers, Rotting Christ, Loch Vostok, Jasta, Fractal Gates, Crownshift, Nightrage, and wrap up with Oak, Ash & Thorn. Keep it metal! Playlist: Oubliette - Dreams of Nevermore - Eternity Whispers Unleash the Archers - Phantoma - Phantoma Rotting Christ - Like Father, Like Son - Pro Xristou Loch Vostok - Cult Status - Opus Ferox I - Mark of the Beast Jasta - Suicidality - And Jasta For All Fractal Gates - When the Distance Paints Us - One With Dawn Crownshift - Rule the Show - Crwnshift Nightrage - Nocturnal Thorns - Remains of A Dead World Oak, Ash & Thorn - Light My Pyre - Our Grief is Thus Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 252: Ümläüty Gëëkëry | 15 Jun 2024 | 01:54:19 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks 252: Ümläüty Gëëkëry! In this episode, we dive into the latest season of "The Boys," and explore Jim Henson and the Beach Boys documentaries. We discuss what Sony purchasing Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas means to us, and we will also cover "Furiosa," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Under Paris," "The Fall Guy," RenFaire, "The Acolyte," "Tales of Kenzera: Zau," and "Star Wars: Hunters." Gamers can look forward to discussions on "Alan Wake 2", "Doom: The Dark Ages." and upcoming games we are looking forward to. Plus, we'll bang our heads to new metal releases and, in "George Hates Metal," give Oubliette a spin. Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society Facebook group! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| Metal Geeks 251: Live from Comicpalooza 2024 | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:43:57 | |
Join the Metal Geeks crew and Justin, the metal detector, from the Harsh Vocals podcast live from the Podcast Program pavilion at Comicpalooza 2024! We kick things off by sharing our experiences at the show, including an epic performance by In Flames right down the street. Next, we dive into a discussion about our favorite heavy metal soundtracks of all time. The fun continues with a game of Stump The Geeks featuring Disney trivia, with some help from our amazing audience, including Sarah Woloski from Skywalking Through Neverland. Tune in and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| Metal Geeks 265: South of Geekery | 13 Apr 2025 | 02:31:00 | |
🎙️ Get ready to journey South of Geekery with Metal Geeks Episode 265! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Josh Rundquist from Heavy Debriefings dive deep into the latest ProgPower drama (thanks, visa issues!), explore Universal’s Epic Universe, and even wade into the ongoing saga of Jon Schaffer. We cover everything from Side Quest, The White Lotus, Mufasa, and Mid Century Modern, to South of Midnight and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Plus, we break down the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2 and play some epic rounds of “This or That” focused on metal and video games. Don’t miss new tracks from Belle Morte and Hands of Goro in our “George Hates Metal” segment! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on BlueSky at @msrcast.bsky.social. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Join the conversation in the Metal Geeks Society Facebook Group and connect with us on Facebook.com/MetalGeeks! Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| Metal Geeks 250: Tales of Geekery | 12 May 2024 | 02:17:19 | |
🤘 Welcome to Metal Geeks 250! Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George as they convene to bring you the latest in geekery and metal mayhem. From the electrifying Firewind show to the epic tours of Amorphis, Dark Tranquillity, and Fires in the Distance, we've got you covered. Dive into the metal madness with Testament, Kreator, and Possessed hitting the road, along with the latest scoop on 70000 Tons Cruise. Plus, we delve into geeky delights like Fallout, The Fall Guy, and Late Night with the Devil. Gear up for in-depth discussions on Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Star Wars: Episode 1, The Bad Batch, X-Men '97, and Tales of Kenzera: Zau. And don't miss George's Metal Hate segment featuring Hippotyraktor. What's the verdict from the Metal Geeks? Tune in for loads of new metal releases and geeky delights that'll rock your world! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 293: Molded By Metal | 28 Apr 2024 | 02:00:52 | |
Welcome, Metalheads, to another blazing episode of MSRcast with your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon! Today, we're diving into the Summer Slaughter announcement debacle, unpacking the epic lineup of 70,000 Tons of Metal, and discussing Blind Guardian's legendary show in Austin. Plus, we're sharing our anticipation for upcoming concerts and digging into a heap of scorching new metal tracks Playlist: Glyph - Honor, Power, Glory - Honor, Power, Glory Alterium - Drag Me To Hell - Of War and Flames Blood Sky - The Blade of Nicchi Dialith - Ironbound - Alter (EP) In Vain - Season of Unrest - Solemn Mind’s Mirrors - Counting On Me - Forever Is Not Nearly Long Enough Grey Skies Fallen - No Place For Sorrow - Molded by Broken Hands Opera Magna - Volver - Heroica Saltatio Mortis with Blind Guardian - Finsterwacht - Finsterwacht Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 249: Keep It Gveeky | 16 Apr 2024 | 01:23:33 | |
Join Cary the Metal Geek and Not So Brutal George as your hosts catch up after a busy month in their personal lives. Topics discussed on this episode range from Hell's Heroes, upcoming concerts, Dune 2, Expendables 4, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, X-Men '97, Fantastic 4, Tournament of Champions, Resident Alien, Wrestlemania (Whaaa?), Ultros, Planet Zoo, Dragons Dogma 2, plus George Hates Metal covers one of Cary's favorite current albums from Whom Gods Destroy, and lots of other metal talk! Tune in and find out what's tickling our geek on this episode! Keep it metal, keep it Gveeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist | |||
| MSRcast 292: Rise From the Metal | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:46:30 | |
All discussion, no music in this episode! In the latest episode of MSRcast, hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by longtime fan Metal Mike Lawrence to recount their experiences at Hell's Heroes VI in Houston, diving into their favorite performances and festival highlights but also delve into metal news, discuss the albums they've been jamming, and sprinkle the conversation with plenty of metal fun. Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| MSRcast 291: The Way of Metal | 14 Mar 2024 | 02:01:20 | |
Welcome to the latest episode of MSRcast Metal Podcast! In this jam-packed edition, we dive into the vibrant world of metal with discussions on the Haken VIP Experience, updates from Hell’s Heroes festival, and the latest happenings with legendary bands like Judas Priest and Bruce Dickinson. Join us as we explore the addition of Jay Weinberg to Suicidal Tendencies and welcome Grodius Maximus as a new member of Gwar. We also take a moment to pay tribute to the late Blake Harrison. But that's not all - brace yourself for an electrifying playlist featuring some of the hottest tracks in metal today: Judas Priest - "As God As My Witness" from the album "Invincible Shield" Bruce Dickinson - "Fingers in the Wounds" from "The Mandrake Project" Art of Anarchy - "Writing on the Wall" from "Let There Be Anarchy" Firewind - "Land of Chaos" from "Stand United" Hamferd - "Rikin" from "Men Guds hond er sterk" Chapel of Disease - "Selonophile" from "Echoes of Light" Volcandra - "Not Even Death" from "The Way of Ancients" Myrath - "Into the Light" from "Karma" Borknagar - "Moon" from "Fall" Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 248: Redux Geekery | 04 Mar 2024 | 02:14:44 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks episode 248, as your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Not SO Brutal George dive head first into the topic of all of the massive gaming layoffs in the gaming industry, and discuss a wide range of topics including Haken, Living Colour and Extreme, meeting David Vincent, all the hubbub with Kerry King and Slayer, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Helldivers 2, the Fantastic 4 announcement, Xmen '97, Tournament of Champions 5, The Walking Dead: The One Who Live, Eli Roth's Thanksgiving, The Bad Batch and oh so much more geekery! During the George Hates Metal segment, the spotlight is on the latest release from Lord Dying, with Cary and George sharing their thoughts. They also delve into recent releases from Ministry, External, Bruce Dickinson, Art of Anarchy, Whom Gods Destroy, Firewind, Hamferd, In Vain, Pentagram Chili, and a plethora of other exciting bands. Join the Metal Geeks Society today on Facebook and immerse yourself in all things geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! | |||
| MSRcast 290: Magnumized Metal | 18 Feb 2024 | 01:50:25 | |
Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return for an all-new 2024 episode as we discuss some of our favorite releases so far this year, and also discussions on Jani and Insomnium, Kerry King, Haken, Hell’s Heroes and Watchtower, and of course Ayreon! Playlist: Tomorrow’s Rain - Sunrise - Ovdan Ryujin - Dragon, Fly Free - Ryujin Lord Dying - Final Push Into The Sun - Clandestine Transcendence Soulmass - Colony Drop - Principality of Mechanical Violence External - To Weigh, To Wear - Dreamscapes Madder Mortem - Master Tongue - Old Eyes, New Heart Magnum - After the Silence - Here Comes the Rain F.K.U. - Don’t Have to Go to Texas - The Horror and the Metal Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 247: Escape Adventures Geekery | 10 Feb 2024 | 02:00:37 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks episode 247! On this exciting episode, we have special guests from the YouTube channel Escape Adventures with Robin and Steve, along with Cary, the Metal Geek's significant other, Kimmy. We're diving deep into our recent New Year's Cruise aboard the brand-new Carnival Jubilee, sharing tales and adventures. But that's not all—we'll also be discussing our favorite YouTube bloggers, exploring their own channel and the content they create. And as always, we'll take a detour into geeky territory with discussions on the Monkees and Metroidvanias. Subscribe to their channel at https://www.youtube.com/@EscapeAdventureswithRobinSteve Join the Metal Geeks Society today on Facebook and immerse yourself in all things geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We're also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Get your hands on some awesome Metal Geeks merchandise at redbubble.com/people/metalgeeks, including t-shirts and more. Join the geeky fun today! | |||
| Metal Geeks 246: 2023 Rewind Geekery | 27 Jan 2024 | 02:32:07 | |
Hello, metalheads! Welcome back to the ultimate journey through the best of 2023 with Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and the one and only HarshJC! Get ready for an epic exploration of the top albums, films, TV shows, and video games that rocked our worlds in 2023. Which movie managed to claim a spot in all of our Top 10 lists? Let the metal discussions and geeking out commence as we delve into the unforgettable experiences that defined our 2023. Keep it metal, and keep it geeky!!
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| MSRcast 289: 2023 Rewind | 20 Jan 2024 | 01:53:10 | |
Welcome, metalheads, to MSRcast 289! Get ready for an epic journey as Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive into the realm of heavy metal and unveil our top albums from the year 2023. To find out which albums sparked mutual metal madness and where the divergence led to, tune in to MSRcast 289 and brace yourself for a thrilling ride through the realms of metal mayhem! Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don't forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| MSRcast 305: Seize The Metal | 30 Mar 2025 | 02:13:14 | |
Welcome to episode 305 of MSRcast, titled Seize the Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they welcome special guests Metal Mike and renowned metal photographer Gonzo to relive their epic weekend at Hell’s Heroes VII! In this episode, we dive into the festival’s highlights, sharing our favorite performances and unforgettable moments. Plus, we discuss the latest releases from Cradle of Filth, Arch Enemy, IQ, Grima, Serenity In Murder, and more! Get ready for a deep dive into the world of heavy music—press play and Seize the Metal! Playlist: Hirax - Armageddon - Faster Than Death The Night Eternal - In Tartarus - Fatale Hanging Garden - To Seize the Night - The Unending Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 264: Gravitas Geekery | 15 Mar 2025 | 01:55:57 | |
In this episode of Metal Geeks (Episode 264: Gravitas Geekery), we’re joined by Justin and Christian from Harsh Vocals to discuss our plans for Hell’s Heroes VII and review recent concerts, including Swallow the Sun with Harakari for the Sky and Ensiferum. We also talk about The Penguin, Daredevil: Born Again, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Split Fiction. Plus, we cover new metal releases and for the first time ever, we review the new Majestica album—Justin shares his thoughts on Power Metal! Keep it metal, keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| MSRcast 304: Here Be Metal | 09 Mar 2025 | 02:14:03 | |
Join us for another epic episode of MSRcast, where we dive into the latest in the world of metal! We break down our experiences at the Swallow the Sun and Dream Theater concerts, discuss the sudden viral rise of Bobby Liebling, and explore the latest on Bruce Dickinson’s solo tour and ProgPower updates. Plus, we dive into the unfortunate events on the 80’s Cruise involving Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe and his fiancée, unpacking what went down and its impact. We also celebrate Queensrÿche’s triumphant return to the charts, proving their legacy is stronger than ever, and honor the lives and legacies of In Vain’s Sindre Nedland and former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr, paying tribute to their contributions to the metal world. Our playlist is packed with killer tracks from Ebonheart, Noirum, Kilmara, Annihilator, Brainstorm, Pentagram, and Avantasia, and we introduce our brand-new segment, "Well, I've Never...", featuring Villagers of Ioannina City. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist: Ebonheart - You Are Alone - Face Our Fear Noirum - Jotunheimen - Nature Tiktaalika - Gods of Pangea - Gods of Pangea Kilmara - Take Me Back (ft Daniel Heiman) - Journey to the Sun Annihilator - Stonewall - Never, Neverland Villagers of Ioannina City - Age of Aquarius Brainstorm - False Memories - Plague of Rats Pentagram - I spoke To Death - Lightning In A Bottle Avantasia - Avalon (with Adrienne Cowan) - Here Be Dragons Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||
| Metal Geeks 263: Multiverse of Geekery | 01 Mar 2025 | 02:30:10 | |
Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 263: The Multiverse of Geekery! This time, we’re hanging out with special guest DJ R3NEGADE for a jam-packed episode full of geeky goodness and metal mayhem. Cary shares his experience meeting the legendary Troy Baker, we dive into Dream Theater’s 40th-anniversary concert, and we celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live. We also test our trivia skills with Pop Culture Jeopardy and break down the Tournament of Champions VI Pre-Qualifiers. On the film and TV side, we’re talking The Substance, Up For Auction, Cobra Kai, Common Side Effects, The Pitt, Invincible, The White Lotus, Reacher, and The Gorge. Plus, we geek out over the Andor Season 2 trailer, Captain America: Brave New World, and Daredevil: Born Again. And for all the gamers out there, we dig into Guns of Fury, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Hearthstone: Starcraft. And of course, it wouldn’t be Metal Geeks without George Hates Metal! This time, George suffers through Ebonheart, The Night Flight Orchestra, Green Lung, and Zatox. Will he actually like any of it? Probably not—but you’ll have to listen to find out! Keep it metal, and keep it geeky! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| Metal Geeks 262: Foray Into Geekery | 08 Feb 2025 | 02:18:36 | |
Metal Geeks Podcast Episode 262 is here, packed with geeky goodness and metal mayhem! We dive into Mo, Mythic Quest, The Wild Robot, the 50th anniversary of SNL, Pop Culture Jeopardy, Den of Thieves, the Jurassic World: Rebirth trailer, Snack Shack, the return of Severance, Saturday Night, the Fantastic Four trailer, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Blade Chimera, Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and Sniper Elite: Resistance. We also discuss Ozzy’s final show, the upcoming Hell’s Heroes festival, and Doom: The Eternal Age. Plus, in George Hates Metal, we jam the latest from the metal band, Lunar! Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks. Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. You can also catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist. | |||
| MSRcast 303: Timeless Metal | 02 Feb 2025 | 02:01:39 | |
Welcome to episode 303 of MSRcast! Join us as we dive into the albums we missed in 2024, break down the daily lineup for Hell’s Heroes 2025, and discuss the Nevermore tribute submissions. We also celebrate 20 years of Ayreon’s The Human Equation, reflect on Matt Pinfield’s recent stroke, and look ahead to new albums dropping in 2025. Plus, we’re cranking up killer tracks from Gammacide, Elvellon, Plaguewielder, Timeless Fairytale, Beriedir, Ex Deo, Mourn the Light, Martyrion, The Halo Effect, Gardenian, and Master Sword. Turn it up—this is MSRcast! 🤘Keep it Metal! Playlist: Gammacide - Victims of Science - Victims of Science Evellon - A Vagabond’s Heart - Ascending in Synergy Plaguewielder - Empty Nights IN DUST & ASH Timeless Fairytale - Emptiness - A S—tory to Tell Beriedir - Halo - Liminal Spaces Ex Deo - Vitellius - Year of the Four Emperors Mourn the Light - Blink of an Eye - The Magic is Calling Martyrion - Ignorance Is My Bliss - Gaia Uprising The Halo Effect - Our Channel to the Darkness - March of the Unheard Gardenian - Chaos In Flesh - Soulburner Master Sword - Toying With Time - Toying With Time Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal! | |||