The boys let LOOSE this week and review three brand new releases...Ronald by Falling In Reverse Feat. Alex The Terrible and Tech N9ne, (33:54) Can We Please Have Fun by Kings of Leon (43:54), and You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To by Knocked Loose (55:01). Before that, Chris and Brendan breeze through the latest headlines, including: Serj offering to quit SOAD, Chino's progress on the new Deftones album, Highly Suspect announcing a new album, and Papa Het guesting on Apocalyptica's new...

We've been waiting a LONG time to discuss NUMETAL (01:09:23); its origins, the diversity of the genre, why it fell, why it's trending again, and finally we debate the Numetal Big 4! Before that, Chris talks about being back from his business trip & the latest rock/metal headlines: Kerry King, Motley Crue, new Seether album details, and a lot more. Support The Show: BIG DOB'S BEARD BALM: Use promo code NICESHIRT for 20% off of Big Dob's rock & metal inspired beard balm at...

Sick New World, Slipknot dressing like it's 1999, and plenty of new music announcements dominate this week's current event commentary. In this week's main topic (01:03:10), the boys debate which of their birth years had better albums: Chris' (1992) or Brendan's (1997)! Both hosts pick the 10 best albums of their respective birth years and go head to head in each of their rankings. Support The Show: BIG DOB’S BEARD BALM: Use promo code NICESHIRT for 20% off of Big Dob’s rock & metal...

The boys start off right away with a review of 'One Foot In The Grave' by From Ashes To New ft. Of Mice & Men & Aaron Pauley. Then they discuss headlines including: Slipknot's latest mystery, the new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (01:30:22), plus Chris debriefs his experience seeing Kublai Khan & his upcoming vacation. Brendan leads the way on this week's topic: Hidden Gems (0:37:37), a collection of 50 rock & metal songs that simply do not get enough recognition....

The moment Chris has been waiting months for: he listened to Pearl Jam's soon to be released new album 'Dark Matter'. Brendan interviews Chris about his experience in New York City seeing 'Dark Matter In The Dark' (01:19:37), then Brendan gives an in depth album review of Imminence's brand new album 'The Black' (01:41:22). Before all of that fun, the boys dive into a various range of current events: Coachella, Bad Omens teasing something, new Highly Suspect on the way, & a whole lot more!

Episode 25 is jam packed...This week the boys review FFDP's new song featuring DMX 'This is The Way' (02:52) give a world premiere of Nothing More's upcoming new song 'House On Sand' featuring Eric V of I Prevail (20:57), and touch on this week's news. They save the best for last as they discuss the amazing women of the rock/metal world, including: their favorite albums, the best frontwomen of all time, underrated bands, and a new artist spotlight (26:53).

Did some of the most popular rock/metal bands peak on their first album? The boys analyze the list of bands listeners submitted (58:37) after tackling the latest news: Korn claiming to be writing their heaviest album, their experience seeing Avenged Sevenfold live a few days ago, the return of The Summer Slaughter tour, and much more. They also review Sum-41's final double album 'Heaven :x: Hell.’ (51:32)

This wild episode features the boys talking about going to Avenged Sevenfold's upcoming concert in New Jersey, their partnership with In This Moment to giveaway 2 free tickets to their upcoming tour (go to our Instagram page for details), and all the current rock/metal events you need to know. Then, we answer your anonymous 'ask me anything' questions (1:00:05).. All we can say is: wow!

Your favorite rock and metal podcast is back with some fresh March album reviews of Invincible Shield (46:42) and Higher Power (1:07:34) Before that, the guys catch you up with this week's news including Mike Tyson being trained by MJK, a potential Pantera live album, Limp Bizkit going viral (again), and several new album announcements.

Ever wonder what rock/metal songs you can get away with playing at a party or get together? The boys have you covered as they compare & contrast their lists of songs that can win normies over (38:04). Some of them are true, and some need to be tried.. Spoiler Alert: pirate metal & 80s alternative are on the table.

In this epic 20th episode, the boys reveal all the details behind their first ever instagram tournament: Best Album Opening Songs (44:23). We play several snippets and provide commentary on all 132 song candidates YOU submitted! Check our socials @niceshirtnamethreesongs and @rockmetalfanstruggles to cast your votes!!

Slayer, Knocked Loose, Trivium, and more heavy bands dominate this week's headlines before the boys give a full review of Mick Mars' brand new debut solo album. Then they dive into the Billboard's top rock/metal 'Jock Jam' sports anthems & each rate them (39:35).

Chris and Brendan have some big news for you listeners! The gents change up the format and dive into topics related to their big announcements. Hope you like late 90s and early 00s rock/metal.. and Scott Stapp.

The boys' hearts burst into fire in this very special Valentine's Day episode. They open with the new Ozzy & Kanye beef, major tour updates, the list of "Rock & Roll" Hall of Fame nominees, & more. Then they list their favorite rock/metal love AND break up songs (including fan submissions). And yes.. Chris gives Pearl Jam's new single 'Dark Matter' an in depth review.

The boys mix it up! They immediately start with the rock & metal Grammy "results" and then talk: the latest Disturbed show controversy, Rob Zombie's band reuniting, and a shit ton of crazy news headlines. They wrap things up with an in depth analysis of rock/metal supergroups & provide their personal favorites.

Beyond the crazy rock & metal headlines that have come out in the last week, the boys drill into the best & worst song collaborations of the rock & metal world. This includes a review of the brand new instantly controversial Bad Omens x Poppy song 'V.A.N.'

Brendan & Chris do their first album review together: Saviors by Green Day! Before that, they investigate Bad Omens, Spiritbox, Alice In Chains, and more band rumors circulating the web.

The boys squash last week's beef, then jump into major headlines including: new album announcements, Dave Draiman's love life, and Sleep Token wiping their socials blank. They then take a deep dive into rock & metal covers and debate the value of cover songs between old & new bands.

The boys are back and they have BEEF (and Kool Aid). They break the latest news, talk about what they're listening to in 2024, and review Bring Me The Horizon's new song 'Kool Aid' before diving into the biggest feuds in rock and metal. Highlights include: Metallica vs Napster, Chad Kroeger vs Corey Taylor, Creedence Clearwater Revival vs legal and much more!

Happy New Year! Chris and Brendan ring in 2024 with a hint at Ozzfest making a return, the most anticipated albums in the coming year, and what songs and albums to listen to if you're just getting into a band for the first time (from YOUR submissions!).

2023 was a wild year in the rock & metal world and the boys reflect on it all. They compare their (vastly different) Top 5 Songs of 2023 and play "Stud or Dud": where they take top trending bands and decide if they had a stud or dud of a year.

Are guitar solos still relevant? The boys break down the best solos of 2023 and why they are more relevant than Kirk Hammett might think. They also discuss several hot topics including: more 2024 album rumors (including SPIRITBOX), surprising Creed tour ticket purchase demographics, Chris getting himself into trouble for speaking negatively about Sleep Token online, and much more.

The boys are back (and healthy)! This week they celebrate some all time classic songs that have reached one billion streams, the Red Hot Chili finger incident, old guard vs. new guard bands, and their recommendations of bands that everyone should know about.

The boys recap Chris almost (but not really) missing his most recent concert, unwrap their Spotify Wrapped, talk Architects 'anti-fan' song, and debate who the best singers of rock/metal are.