In this first episode of EARBVDS, we talk about many things metal. After an extensive round of introductions, in which we cover virtually everything ranging from Robbie Williams to Fit for an Autopsy, we review a selection of (fairly) recent releases, including Half Me – Soma (00:44:56), Periphery – Periphery V: Djent is not a Genre (00:54:36), Invent Animate – Heavener (01:09:21), and Downfall of Gaia – Silhouettes of Disgust (01:17:30). We also ramble on about older stuff that we care about. But only tangentially, because we run out of time. Alas, it is our first show after all. Cover art © franzbrand (2023) Music © Thomas Kuhn (2023)