Metal Geeks Podcast/MSRcast Metal Podcast

MSRcast is back with Episode 329, and this time we’re recapping ProgPower USA XXV in Atlanta! Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon look back at an epic week of progressive and power metal, sharing their favorite sets, standout performances, and highlights from the festival. We also talk about the shows and events surrounding ProgPower throughout the week and what made this year’s trip memorable. Cary also sticks around for an extra day in Atlanta and checks out Nicko McBrain’s Tartanium Tart, bringing even more metal stories to the episode. Plus, we spin some killer tracks from Scardust, Firewind, Voyager, and Redemption! Featured Tracks: Scardust – “Symphony” (feat. Mia Asano) Firewind – “The Legend of Achilles” Voyager – “White Shadow” – Univers Redemption – “The Suffocating Silence” – The Origins of Ruin Turn it up and relive ProgPower USA XXV with MSRcast! 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Keep It Metal!

MSRcast is back with another round of metal and music news! This week, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon talk about the latest additions and announcements surrounding Hell’s Heroes 2027 including Lynch Mob, Flotsam and Jetsam, and more, along with tour news on Amorphis, Insomnium, and Hinayana, the big announcement that Rush is returning to Houston, and the unfortunate news that Scorpions have postponed their 2026 Las Vegas residency. We also cover the Fire in the Mountains 2027 lineup and new winter event at the Stanley Hotel, 70,000 Tons of Metal 2027 featuring Arch Enemy, Evergrey, and HammerFall, and Iron Maiden’s ongoing Run For Your Lives 50th-anniversary tour And, as always, we have plenty of music to spin, including tracks from Triosphere, Beseech, Show ‘N Tell, Flotsam and Jetsam, Cities, Oddland, Lucid Dreaming, and Kamelot. We also break out another round of Bands We’ve Never Heard, proving that no matter how much metal we listen to, there are always more bands waiting to be discovered. Crank it up and join us for another episode of MSRcast! 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review.

Cary the Metal Geek and Not So Brutal George are back with another massive dose of Metal Geeks geekery! This time, the Geeks are breaking down the Hell’s Heroes 2027 lineup, talking about what’s got them excited, and diving headfirst into all the biggest announcements from D23 2026. What We’re Watching: Cary has been checking out The Odyssey, Obsession, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Disney Worldbuilders, and Lanterns, while George joins in with Lanterns and the new season of Reacher. Then it’s time to Marvel, Reading, and Star Wars before we fire up the gaming discussion. Cary is back to Ghost of Yotei with DLC arriving in October, while the Geeks also talk Mortal Shell 2, Scott Pilgrim EX, Marvel Tokon, and Metal: Hellsinger. But the big topic this week is D23 2026! We break down the biggest Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Animation, Disney+ and Disney Parks announcements. Plus, we ask the most important question of all: Which D23 announcement has the biggest chance of becoming the next Disney phenomenon? It's another packed episode of movies, television, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney Parks, video games, metal and plenty of geekery! 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon welcome Justin and Chris from The Metal Exchange Podcast for a deep dive into everything ProgPower USA 2026! With the festival fast approaching, we break down the lineup, discuss the bands we’re most excited to see, and make our picks for the must-see performances. We also look ahead to the future with our wish list of bands we’d love to see on next year’s ProgPower lineup. But there’s plenty more metal to discuss! We catch up on the latest Hell’s Heroes news, including the 2027 lineup, and dive into the ongoing Demon Hunter lawsuit and the controversy surrounding the name KPop Demon Hunters. Plus, we’ve got a killer setlist featuring Sunburst, Scardust, Threshold, Kamelot, and Sarof. ProgPower predictions, festival wish lists, heavy metal news, and plenty of geekery—this episode has it all! Check out The Metal Exchange Podcast at metalexchangepodcast.com and follow Justin and Chris on social media for more metal discussions, reviews, interviews, and news. 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review.

The Metal Geeks are back with another round of brand new geekery! 🤘🎬🎮📚 We kick things off with plenty of news including Wacken 2026 livestreams, King Diamond welcoming Gus G as its new guitarist, the first bands announced for 70,000 Tons of Metal, Hell’s Heroes 2027, the Transformers 40th Anniversary soundtrack, and some Comic Con news that couldn’t wait!. Then it’s time for What We Watching, with everything from The Odyssey, The Sheep Detectives, Masters of the Universe, and Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender to Batman: The Caped Crusader, Disclosure Day, Ready or Not 2, King of the Hill, and Every MST3K Ever! (That is what it is called!) In What We Marvel, we swing into Spider-Man: Brand New Day and X-Men ’97. For What We Gaming, we talk Solateria, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Brutal Dave finally gets around to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Our main topic puts two geeky favorites head-to-head in The Gauntlet Game! It’s a battle of fandoms as we go matchup by matchup, choosing between two iconic choices until only one remains. Then it's time for George Hates Metal, featuring TodoMal's Lucid Nightmare and plenty of questionable musical opinions. Finally, we turn up the volume for What We Jammin, featuring new music from Tony Iommi with Jørn Lande, Finsterforst, Fen, Crypted Roots with Berzan Omen on vocals, and Arise From Worms featuring Flo Mounier, Steve Tucker, Derek Sherinian, and Sonny Lombardozzi. It's movies, TV, Marvel, Star Wars, gaming, comics, metal, questionable opinions, and brand new geekery all packed into one episode of Metal Geeks — because there's always more stuff to geek out about!

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon welcome Erick Valverde from Falsimonian for an in-depth conversation about the band's music, influences, and upcoming release. The crew also dives into the latest metal news and discussions, including Anthrax's new song "The Edge of Perfection," the upcoming one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's passing, and the death of legendary drummer Mike Browning of Nocturnus A.D., formerly of Morbid Angel and Acheron, at the age of 62. The episode also features a discussion about what they're looking forward to at ProgPower, an update on Hell's Heroes 2027, and the first 14 bands announced for 70000 Tons of Metal. Plus, the crew discusses recent layoffs affecting Metal Injection, MetalSucks, and the Blast Beat Network and what the changes could mean for metal media. All this, plus plenty of metal geekery and a killer playlist featuring Gorod, TodoMal, Falsimonian, Children of Bodom, Anthrax, and Einherjer. Playlist: Gorod – "Remains" – Remains TodoMal – "Lucid Nightmare" – Graveyards of Joy Falsimonian – "The Enemy" – For Survival Children of Bodom – "Hate Me" – Follow The Reaper Falsimonian – "Freefall" – For Survival Anthrax – "The Edge of Perfection" – Cursum Perficio Einherjer – "Arr for Arr" – Lifeblood

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George dive into one of the biggest conversations in gaming as PlayStation announces plans to end physical game production by January 2028. What does the continued shift toward an all-digital future mean for collectors, preservation, ownership, and gamers who still love having a shelf full of games? The crew also discusses Xbox's latest changes and layoffs, sharing their thoughts on where the gaming industry is headed. Before the main topic, they cover Iron Maiden selling half of their catalog, name, and likeness rights, Napalm Death's unforgettable NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and pay tribute to Mike Browning and actor Sam Neill. In What We Watching, they discuss Widow's Bay, Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, Supergirl, The Furious, Ready or Not 2, Cold Storage, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. The gaming conversation includes Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and far too many Steam games to count. We wrap things up with another edition of George Hates Metal, featuring Anthrax and Besvärjelsen, followed by a discussion of our favorite Gothic Metal bands and albums. We also talk about new releases from Left to Die, Converge, Sojourner, SUBMASQ, Dominum, Moonspell, Undrowned, Mastodon, and more. Whether you're a physical media collector, a digital-only gamer, a metalhead, or just here for the geekery, this episode has something for everyone. 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 social media, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon venture into the dark, atmospheric world of Gothic Metal. Using Louder Sound's recent Top 25 Gothic Metal Albums list as a jumping-off point, they each build and debate their own essential Gothic Metal albums, discussing the records that defined the genre and the hidden gems that deserve more attention. After the Gothic Metal deep dive, the guys pay tribute to Shaun Glass and reflect on his lasting impact on the metal scene. They also discuss the crushing new album from Haserot and celebrate the long-awaited reunion of Edguy. Music featured on this episode includes Moonspell, Undrowned, HIM, Lord of the Lost, Sentenced, and Type O Negative. 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review.

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek and George Tripsas return with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, comics, and heavy metal. We discuss everything we've been watching, including Funny AF, Widow's Bay, For All Mankind Season 5, Toy Story 5, Masters of the Universe, House of the Dragon, Little Brother, Disclosure Day, Legends, Last Samurai Standing, Dark Matter and Hoppers. We also talk about what we're reading with Jays of Future Past and Blake Crouch's Recursion, dive into gaming with the latest GTA 6 release date news, 007 First Light, LEGO Batman, and Ghost of Yōtei on PlayStation Portal, and discuss what's tickling our geek, including excitement for X-Men '97 Season 2. George returns with another edition of George Hates Metal, reviewing tracks from Einherjer, C.O.F.F.I.N., and Blarf, before we wrap things up with What We Jammin', featuring new music from Green Carnation, Walg, Masterplan, Entropist, Paul McCartney, Micky Dolenz, Warning, Radiant Black, Gravety, Einherjer, Tarja, Lex Legion, Sleeping Pulse, Junius, and the Haserot album release party! Join us for another episode packed with geek culture, gaming, comics, and plenty of metal! 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon kick things off with the latest metal news, including the highly anticipated reunion show from Edguy, upcoming live streams from Hellfest, rumors of a 2027 tour from Faith No More, thoughts on A Screaming Life by Kim Thayil, and news that Mike Mangini has joined Godsmack. They also discuss the newly announced 2026 tour from Sleep. Musically, the crew spotlights new tracks from Radiant Black with "Through the Valley of Decay" and Atavistia with "Old Gods Awaken." Later, they share the albums currently dominating their playlists, including releases from Gravety, Tarja, Vanden Plas, Seven Metal Sins, and Sleeping Pulse. For the main topic, MSRcast launches the first-ever Metal World Cup, a 32-country single-elimination tournament to determine which nation produces the best metal. Using criteria such as historical influence, legendary bands, consistency, subgenre diversity, and global impact, the hosts debate each matchup and begin narrowing the field in a battle for international metal supremacy. Tune in and see if your country has what it takes to claim the crown! 🤘🌍🎸 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Kim the Mrs. Metal Geek, and special guest host James from the Goodnight and Good Game Podcast dive into a packed show covering the biggest gaming announcements and the latest in geek culture. We kick things off with a recap of Comicpalooza 2026, discuss recent live performances from Christopher Anton and Mike Tramp, and talk about Hasbro's newly reformatted release of Transformers: The Movie, featuring contributions from Matt Harvey, Gus Rios, Ross Sewage, and more. In What We’re Watching, we discuss the final season of The Boys, For All Mankind, the premiere episode of Widow’s Bay, Lorne, and Pop Culture Jeopardy. We also spend some time talking about the Masters of the Universe film and the latest look at Spider-Noir. In What We Star Wars, we share our thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu, while What We Gaming features impressions of Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light. The main event is a deep dive into all the biggest announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. From major reveals and surprise announcements to the games we're most excited to play, we break down everything that stood out during gaming's biggest week of the year. We also discuss Lord of the Lost's "I'm a Diamond" and wrap things up with What We Jammin'. 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

On this episode of MSRcast, we kick things off with news on Firewind joining the lineup for ProgPower USA, the first band announcements for Maryland Deathfest, discussion of recent Christopher Anton and Mike Tramp live shows, and details on the upcoming Haserot listening party happening June 26 at Sound Exchange. For our main topic, we shine a spotlight on some of metal's most underrated bands, celebrating artists who never received the recognition they deserved despite releasing outstanding music. We start with a couple of new tracks including Vision Divine and Anubis. Along the way, we spin tracks from Solitude Aeturnus, Thunder, The Demonseeds, Gardenian, Drain STH, Susperia, and a discussion of new music from Vision Divine, Atavistia, Spirit Adrift, Draconian, Anubis, As The Sun Falls, Godthrymm, Devin Townsend, and Monolord. Tune in for deep cuts, hidden gems, and plenty of metal discussion. Playlist: Vision Divine - 18 (It Feels Like Heaven) - A Clockwork Reverie Anubis - Celestial - Anthromorphicide Solitude Aeturnus - Falling - Through the Darkest Hour Thunder - Dirty Love - Backstreet Symphony The Demonseeds - Fail - Knee Deep in Hell’s Grasp Gardenian - DO ME NOW - Two Feet Stand Drain STH - I Don’t Mind - Horror Wrestling Susperia - Devil May Care - Unlimited 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

On Metal Geeks 281: For All Geekery, the crew dives into a packed mix of geek news, reviews, and metal. The show opens with talk of the Monkeeing Around Podcast that Cary the Metal Geek was on, the benefit for Garrick Smith from Helstar, along with a review of Helloween/Beast In Black. In What We Watching, the crew breaks down High Potential, Project Hail Mary, For All Mankind, Widow’s Bay, Euphoria Season 3, Bloodhounds Seasons 1 & 2, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and Thrash. What We Marvel centers on Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, while What We Reading digs into There Is No Antimemetics Division. What We Star Wars explores Maul: Shadow Lord, and What We Gaming covers Chainstaff, Mouse P.I. For Hire, and Pragmata. George Hates Metal delivers Rezn – “Cloudfall,” Witch Ripper – “The Portal / Through the Hourglass,” and Melechesh – “The Seventh Verdict / Sentinels of Shamash,” followed by reactions to the Resident Evil (Zach Cregger) trailer. 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

MSRcast 322: Riff Forward charges ahead with a stacked episode as we recap the epic Helloween & Beast In Black San Antonio show, dive into early talk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and react to the unexpected mashup vibes of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reimagined with The Muppets. We also unpack the surprise final album from Spirit Adrift and discuss Metal Church as part of the episode’s conversation. Plus, we’ve got a killer playlist featuring Helloween, Winterfylleth, Haserot, The Solitude, Myrath, Mammon’s Throne, Witch Ripper, and Power Paladin—so crank it up and riff forward with us! This week’s playlist includes: Helloween - Hey Lord! - Better Than Raw Winterfylleth - Perdition’s Flame - The Unyielding Season Haserot - Poverty of Thought The Solitude - Deny The Sun - The Sound of Absent Life Myrath - Still the Dawn Will Come - Wilderness of Mirrors Mammon’s Throne - Elixir - My Body to the Worms Witch Ripper - Symmetry of the Hourglass - Through the Hourglass Power Paladin - The Royal Road - Beyond the Reach of Enchantment 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Justin from the Harsh Vocals Podcast bring the noise in Episode 280! The crew kicks things off with Top of the Show News, including a full Hell’s Heroes review and a rundown of the Acid Bath show, alongside Obituary, High on Fire, and Necrofier. They also dive into the surprising cancellation of Nevermore’s U.S. appearance at ProgPower and the announcement that Ashes of Ares will step in to perform The Dark Saga. From there, it’s a packed round of “What We Watching,” covering Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, For All Mankind, Invincible Season 5, and Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die. George also checks in with Project Hail Mary and Anaconda. The crew keeps the Marvel hype going with Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Gaming gets a heavy spotlight with titles like Crimson Desert, Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Infinite Wealth, Resident Evil Requiem, Super Meat Boy 3D, and South of Midnight—plus a discussion on the latest PlayStation price hikes and what it means for gamers. Plus, don’t miss another installment of George Hates Metal, featuring The Silver The episode wraps with a killer “What We Jammin” segment, including talk on Sun Don’t Shine (featuring members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, and Down), alongside tracks from Winterfylleth, Myrath, At The Gates, Exodus, Green Carnation, Temple of Void, Lomsk, Graufar, Fire Magic, Nazghor, Galibot, Toward the Throne, and 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

MSRcast 321: The Skies Turn Metal – Hell’s Heroes VIII Review The skies darken and the riffs get heavier as MSRcast returns with Episode 321! Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into the chaos and glory of Hell’s Heroes VIII, breaking down standout performances, unforgettable moments, and why this fest continues to be a must-attend for true metalheads. On the new music front, we spotlight and preview upcoming releases from Armored Saint, Moonspell, Spell, Hecate Enthroned, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, and Draconian, alongside fresh cuts from Neurosis, Exodus, Lamb of God, Angus McSix (yes, really 😄), Temple of Void, and Hanging Garden.We also dig into:Green Carnation and their epic continuation A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, Geoff Tate tackling Operation: Mindcrime 3, The formation of Lex Legion, featuring members tied to King Diamond’s legacy, and news on a new Anthrax album aiming for a more mature sound with a September release window. Plus, we take a moment to honor the legacy of Phil Campbell. This week’s playlist includes: Vreid – The Skies Turn Black Temple Balls – There Will Be Blood Voidchaser – Hyperconverter Deadvoid Inc – Grounding the Unreal Aeon Gods – Birth of Light Turn it up and let the skies turn 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 our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

This week, Cary, Brutal Dave, and George dive into everything metal, geek, and pop culture! We kick things off with our uninformed Oscar predictions, reveal the latest Comicpalooza 2026 guests, and dive into the Nevermore 2026 lineup. On the screen, we’re watching Scrubs Season 10, Wings: Man on the Run, Tournament of Champions, Ted Season 2, and Shrinking Season 3, while George shares his takes on Knight in the Seven Kingdoms, DTF St. Louis, Rental Family, the Scrubs reboot, and The Simpsons Season 37 & 800th episode. In comics, we’re reading We Are Taking Everyone Down from Image Comics. Gamers, get ready for Mini Shoot Adventures, Resident Evil Requiem, and High on Life 2. George Hates Metal brings the heat with Vreid’s From These Woods, and our jam session covers a massive range of new metal, delivering everything from crushing riffs to epic melodies for every metalhead to enjoy. 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Welcome back to MSRcast, the Mainstream Resistance Podcast! On this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by a very special guest — Daniel Fenton from the Travels With A Headbanger YouTube channel. Daniel jumps on the show to talk about his channel and how he’s been documenting metal adventures around the world. We dive into the madness of Hell’s Heroes, share stories from the high seas aboard 70,000 Tons of Metal, talk about other unforgettable metal festivals, and celebrate the global community that makes heavy metal such an incredible culture. So crack a beverage, crank the volume, and join us for another worldwide metal conversation on MSRcast! 🤘 Subscribe and learn more at https://www.youtube.com/@TravelsofaHeadbanger Playlist: Battle Ruins - Glorious Dead Lay Under Waves - Glorious Dead Jag Panzer - Reign of the Tyrants - Ample Destruction Iron Savior - Forever Young - Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

This week, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed show of metal news, reviews, and killer tracks. We kick things off with the newly revealed lineup from Nevermore and discuss the latest developments surrounding Arch Enemy’s vocalist. From there, we break down a live show experience featuring Katatonia and Opeth, and discuss the latest brutality from Kreator, and finally have our discussion on the new Megadeth. We also look ahead to must-see upcoming shows including Hell’s Heroes, Dethklok with Amon Amarth, and Helloween alongside Beast In Black. The playlist is stacked with heavy hitters and hidden gems, featuring Cold Communion, Vandor, Freedom Call, For My Pain…, Tailgunner, Sad Whisperings and Kreator. In our “What We’re Jamming” segment, we crank up new and notable releases from Mega Colossus, Monstrosity, Worm, Mayhem, and the latest from Hellripper. Playlist: Cold Communion - Threshold - Monuments to Ruin Vandor - Another Life - The Ember Eye Pt II : The Portal of Truth Freedom Call/Ensiferum - Heavy Metal Happy Core For My Pain… - Time Will Heal Our Wounds - Buried Blue Tailgunner - War in Heaven - Midnight Blitz Kreator - Blood of our Blood - Krushers of the World Sad Whisperings - Shadow Work - The Hermit 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. Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite! Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

This week on Metal Geeks, we kick things off with some heavy headlines—paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek, talking a quick plunge into the madness of 70,000 Tons of Metal, reacting to Josh D’Amaro stepping in as Disney’s new CEO, and pouring one out for the last Houston-area Alamo Drafthouse closures. From there, we dive into what we’ve been watching—from Roofman and Caught Stealing to The Muppet Show and The ’Burbs. George loads up GT with The Rip, Fackham Hall, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Pitt, while we break down the Mandalorian and Grogu “Superb Owl” spot, Marvel’s Wonder Man, and the game Romeo Is A Dead Man. And of course, George Hates Metal returns with Marianas Rest’s Burden bringing the emotional devastation. Heavy riffs, geek debates, and absolute chaos—just the way we like it. 🤘 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 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 Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist! Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮