Beats, Beards & Brews

The gang (Eric, Evan and Dan) is all here in a very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. In the second episode of their new "album discussion" format, the boys review Metric's ninth studio album Formentera II . Get ready for some divided opinions and a whole lotta foolin'. Metric songs previewed in this episode include: "Just the Once" "Days of Oblivion" "Descendants" You'll also hear some ho...

Eric and Evan are back on their mics after a bit of a summer hiatus — and they're mixing things up! In this episode, the duo discusses trying out a new format for the podcast, where they focus more on the albums they are reviewing in shorter, tighter episodes. Pittsburgh alternative rock/metal band Code Orange is the group featured this time around, as the boys take a deep dive into the band's fif...

Evan and Eric hit the mics to review Portugal. The Man's ninth studio album Chris Black Changed My Life . Can it top the insane hype around Woodstock  and standout track "Feel It Still"? Well, the lead single on this one, "Dummy," was featured in a Taco Bell ad. Is that good or bad? You decide! Portugal. The Man tracks previewed in this episode include: "Dummy" "Summer of Luv (featuring Unknown Mo...

Dan and Eric are back on their respective mics to deliver not one, but three  album reviews. The boys share their well-informed opinions on  Free Rein to Passions   by Dirty Nil,  But Here We Are   by the Foo Fighters and Weathervanes   by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Choice tracks previewed in this episode include: "Blowing Up Things in the Woods" by Dirty Nil "Under You" by Foo Fighters "Death...

Now that we've all had some time to let the riffs on the eleventh Metallica album  72 Seasons   sink in, it's time to let our thoughts be known with an official Beats, Beards & Brews review. Dan and Eric are joined by returning special guest Alex for a thorough discussion on the album. Metallica tracks previewed in this episode include: "Shadows Follow" "Chasing Light" "Lux Aeterna" Next, Eric emb...

The full crew is back to review Paramore's sixth studio album  This Is Why . What do the boys think of the album in comparison to to After Laughter  and the band's previous work? Tune in to find out! Paramore tracks previewed in this episode include: "Running Out of Time" "The News" "C'est Comme Ca" Later in the episode, Eric reviews the new Death Wish Blueberry & Vanilla Coffee Beard Oil from 174...

In a very exciting moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Eric hops on the mic for his very first solo podcast recording. His mission? Spread positivity. Create the most interesting anticipated albums list of 2023 on the internet. Get Dan excited about new music releases in 2023. Get Evan to pick his favorite albums he listened to in 2023 before 2024 hits. You'll have to listen to the episode to...

In an episode so thrilling that the boys took a month to edit and release it, Evan revisits 2022 to pick two of his top albums of the year. Despite this very large slap in the face to Eric and Dan, who picked the correct album choices for him in the previous episode , the boys listen to Evan's new picks. So just what two albums motivated Evan to want to return to the mic so badly? Evan's Interesti...

To mark the end of another year, Eric, Evan and Dan all hop on their respective mics for one last time in 2022. First, the boys select their 2022 end-of-year music highlights (two picks per person). This list includes albums that released in 2022 that we found interesting for one reason or another. Don't miss it! Beats, Beards & Brews 2022 End-of-Year Music Highlights include: Harry's House by Har...

Coming in hot ahead of the Christmas holiday weekend, here's a wholesome new episode of Beats, Beards & Brews for all to enjoy! It's December, which means the music release calendar has slowed way down, but that doesn't stop the boys from diving into the latest EP from The Sound of Animals Fighting titled APESHIT . Listen with glee as the gang debates whether they like this experimental indie/post...

In another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the gang reunites to discuss the 40th anniversary remaster version of KISS' 10th studio album Creatures of the Night . Released in 1982, the album is one of KISS' heaviest and a fan favorite. But how do Eric, Evan and Dan feel about it? Tune in to find out! KISS songs previewed during this episode include: "Creatures of the Night" "I Love I...

Welcome to Beats, Beards & Brews' 2022 celebration of everything fall. OK, so we swapped out Weezer's SZNZ: Autumn for Sumerlands Dreamkiller ... but Dreamkiller brings to mind A Nightmare on Elm Street: Dream Warriors so that still fits the fall episode theme, right? Absolutely. Good. Great. Sumerlands' songs previewed during this episode include: "Dreamkiller" "Edge of the Knife" "Night Ride" Ne...

Eric, Evan and Dan are back to discuss the debut album Days of the Lost from The Halo Effect, a Swedish melodic death metal supergroup featuring former members of In Flames. Unsure if this album is your cup of tea? If you like hard rock or heavy metal with melody this is probably worth a listen. The Halo Effect songs previewed during this episode include: "Gateways" "A Truth Worth Lying For" "The...

Summer is chuggin' right along ... so fast that it took the boys a while to get this episode posted. But if you're a fan of Coheed, it's worth the wait. Maybe. We're not making any promises. Outside of the fact that we do indeed review Coheed & Cambria's Vaxis — Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind . Songs previewed during this episode include: "Shoulders" "Comatose" "Ladders of Supremacy" Next up,...

The full Beats, Beards & Brews crew is back to talk about some of the local and national albums we missed so far in 2022. Featured albums include: Harry's House by Harry Styles (London/Los Angeles) Drawing Little Pictures by American Scarecrows (Minneapolis) Born in Fog by The Envy Corps (Des Moines) Judas Curse of the Iron Sabbath by Traffic Death (Des Moines) Paid in Full by Skull Fist (Toronto)...

What's that off in the distance? Is that the super-heavy Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah ? Cue the THICC riffs. Meshuggah is back baby! Eric couldn't be happier as the boys drop their reviews of Immutable . Dan and Evan aren't as sure of their feelings. Meshuggah songs previewed in this episode include: "The Abysmal Eye" "The Faultless" "Ligature Marks" In another edition of "Sudsin' It Up" (...

The gang reunites once more to review Ghost's fifth studio album Impera . The boys unravel the mystery of Papa Emeritus to emerge with a new theory that involves Weird Al secretly fronting the band. Is there any merit to this claim? Hard to say! Ghost tracks previewed on this episode include: "Spillways" "Twenties" "Call Me Little Sunshine" Next up Eric reviews War Zone Sour Watermelon Beard Oil f...

Eric, Evan and Dan return to review the self-titled , third studio album from Zeal & Ardor . What does the band sound like? Grab a fistful of blues and sprinkle in some gospel. Then add in a healthy portion of black metal. Now you've got yourself a musical stew unlike anything you've ever heard before. Zeal & Ardor tracks previewed on this episode include: "Death to the Holy" "Golden Liar" "Götter...

Dan and Eric break out their cowboy hats for a special two-man episode where they review Dispatch to 16th Ave. the second studio album from the "proudly independent and unapolegetically southern" Nashville-based country duo Muscadine Bloodline. Muscadine Bloodline songs previewed on this episode include: "Dispatch to 16th Ave." "Dead on Arrival" "No, Pedal Steel" For the beard portion of the episo...

Just when you thought it was safe! The boys are back and this time they're sharing some albums they are looking forward to in 2022. 2022 Anticipated Album Picks Include: Get Well Soon by King Iso (January 21) 11:11 by Pinegrove (January 28) Erebos by Venom Prison (January 28) Let There Be Witchery by Midnight (March 4) Impera by Ghost (March 11) Spring by Weezer (March 20) Immutable by Meshuggah (...

Ah, it's that time of year again ... where Evan, Eric and Dan share some "albums they missed" — as in ones they didn't review on the podcast throughout the course of the year. Well, Dan and Eric brought some albums to the table. Evan just takes it all in. Dan's picks include: Glow On by Turnstile Lifeforms by Angels & Airwaves SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo Eric's picks include: Bleed the Future by Archsp...

The boys — Dan and Eric — successfully arrange a Black Label Society themed episode with matching beard products and fitting beers. Evan sits this one out while friend of the pod, Alex, returns. His beer is not on theme, but we won't hold that against him. For the music portion of the episode the gang reviews Black Label Society's eleventh studio album Doom Crew Inc . They also get into some deep...

Join the Beats, Beards & Brews crew for their first annual Thanksgiving Holiday Bonanza. Yeah, yeah, Eric got this edited and posted a bit late due to all of the holiday excitement, but we want to keep those good turkey vibes going a bit longer. First the gang grabs a slice of that silky smooth, Silk Sonic pie — in the form of the new studio album An Evening With Silk Sonic . Is the new 70s R&B pr...

For the music review portion of the podcast, Dan and Eric dive into Jerry Cantrell's third solo album Brighten . It seems like the Alice in Chains' guitarist was in a happier place as he recorded this one and we're here for it. We're also here for Jerry's fancy hat collection . Jerry Cantrell songs previewed on this episode include: "Brighten" "Prism of Doubt" "Had to Know" Evan joins the recordin...

On a very special Halloween edition of Beats, Beards & Brews, Eric forces Dan and Evan to listen to Misfits' 1982 debut album Walk Among Us on repeat. Well, at least Eric is listening on repeat. Misfits songs previewed on this episode include: "20 Eyes" "Astro Zombies" "Skulls" Next up, Eric reviews Camp Crystal Lake Beard Oil and Featherweight Balm from 1740 Beard Balm . Featuring a scent blend o...