Beats, Beards & Brews

Eric, Evan and Dan are all back for another episode of Beats, Beards & Brews to review Unto Others' second studio album Strength . Like em' or not, this goth metal/rock band certainly makes everyone feel a range of strong emotions. Unto Others songs previewed on this episode include: "Heroin" "Destiny" "Strength" Our fan favorite Sudsin' It Up segment makes its return, as Evan drops some thoughts...

Everything comes full circle, as Evan, Eric and Dan reunite to share their thoughts on Star-Crossed the fifth studio album from country pop sensation Kacey Musgraves . Her previous studio album, Golden Hour ( which we also reviewed ), was about finding love, among other things. It won several Grammy awards. Star-Crossed explores the full range of emotions experienced after a relationship and/or ma...

The last time the boys were talking Iron Maiden it was to pick their favorite albums in a very special tribute episode . Now, Eric and Dan are reviewing Senjutsu — the 17th studio album from the legendary heavy metal band. How does it stack up to Iron Maiden's classics? Tune in to find out. Iron Maiden songs previewed on this episode include: "Stratego" "Darkest Hour" "Writing on the Wall"* *We pl...

Eric, Dan — and briefly Evan (!) — return to their respective mics to review The Ballad of Dood & Juanita the seventh studio album from country's favorite rock 'n' roll outlaw Sturgill Simpson. Every new album seems to mark a change in sound for 'ol Sturgill and this one is no different. Next up, Dan and Eric report back in after consuming Beard Vitamin Gummies from Mad Viking Beard Co. for 30 day...

"Everybody's been dying to know what we think about John Mayer's new record, Sob Rock ," Dan asserts at the start of this episode. What's that? You don't actually care what we think about John Mayer's eighth studio album Sob Rock ?! Well that's too bad. Eric and Dan are dropping their review of this late '80s inspired pop rock record whether you like or not. So buckle up, buddy. John Mayer songs p...

Dan and Eric invite special guest, Alex, to join them for an action-packed European power metal episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, featuring a review of Helloween's 16th studio album Helloween . 3 classic vocalists + 3 shredding guitarists = one epic album. Helloween songs previewed on this album include: "Fear of the Fallen" "Robot King" "Mass Pollution" As if things weren't already epic enough, E...

Dan and Eric return for a belated Father's Day edition of Beats, Beards & Brews — because there's never a wrong time to throw on some rock tunes, grab some brats, fire up the grill, and spend some quality time with your Dad (if he's still around) or some other fatherly figure. Why all the Dad talk? Because the boys are reviewing Wolfgang Van Halen's debut solo album, released after the passing of...

The boys are back for another very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews featuring "things that Dan likes." The gang kicks off the music portion of the podcast with a review of Weezer's fifteenth studio album Van Weezer . It is also the band's second full-length album to release in 2021 (following OK Human ). Weezer songs previewed on this episode include: "Beginning of the End" "1 More Hit" "I...

Whip out those calendars! In a momentous moment in Beats, Beards & Brews history, Evan, Eric and Dan prove that they are true podcast professionals when they manage to bounce back from not one ... but two recording hiccups where Evan and then Eric got dropped from the recording completely and everyone kept their cool. We're going to assume that Evan did minimal to no edits on this one! Speaking of...

Dan's got the devil in him, Eric discusses boxer brief pouch strategies, and Evan's head flies right off the top of his head in another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. For the music portion of the pod, the boys review Cursed Be Thy Kingdom , the third studio album from blackened speed metal band Bewitcher , hailing from Portland, Oregon, and worshiping Satan. Dan also lays the foun...

Evan and Eric reunite on their respective mics once again amid the never-ending pandemic — they were social distancing before it was cool — to bring you another action-packed episode of Beats, Beards & Brews full of blazing guitar solos and ... cherries? The boys kick things off with a review of traditional heavy metal band Haunt's sixth full-length studio album Beautiful Distraction — not to be c...

The episode you are about to listen to is a conversation that took place between Eric, Evan and Dan that was recorded after allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault perpetrated by musician Sean Tillmann — who performs as Har Mar Superstar — were made public . We learned of the allegations shortly after releasing an episode of the podcast where we reviewed Har Mar Superstar's latest albu...

Close the blinds, light some scented candles and curl up into the fetal position on your couch — it's time for yet another "sad boi" episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. This time the gang attempts to avoid falling into depression while reviewing singer-songwriter Julien Baker's third album Little Oblivions . In all seriousness, Julien Baker is a talented musician, definitely give the album a shot, j...

Eric and Dan are back to share some brilliant Grinch movie franchise ideas. Oh, and they also discuss The Pretty Reckless ' latest album Death by Rock and Roll — featuring Taylor Momsen on vocals and a raucous guest appearance by Tom Morello. Note: Beats, Beards & Brews is not currently endorsed by Tom Morello's MasterClass series but we're waiting patiently by our phones for a call. Tom Morello....

We'd be lying if we said OK Human was the first Weezer album we expected to review in 2021 ... that honor goes to the yet-to-be-released Van Weezer ... but here we are. Instead of a rockin Weezer album inspired by Van Halen, we're listening to an orchestral pop rock record inspired by the pandemic. Strange times, indeed! Weezer tracks previewed on this episode include: "Aloo Gobi" "Playing My Pian...

Put on your big boy — or big girl — pants and maybe grab a beverage for a little bit of liquid courage, as we've got an extra spooky edition of Beats, Beards & Brews for you! Eric and Dan return to their respective mics to review Bloody Hammers ' latest, Misfits-inspired, horror punk album Songs of Unspeakable Terror . Bloody Hammers tracks previewed on this episode include: "A Night to Dismember"...

It's the first episode of Beats, Beards & Brews in 2021 and the boys are getting rowdy. In a somewhat NSFW episode, Eric, Evan and Dan share their thoughts on The Dirty Nil's third studio album Fuck Art , misheard lyrics and all. If you like rock n roll riffs and catchy punk hooks, dive on in. The Dirty Nil tracks previewed on this episode include: "Doom Boy" "Done With Drugs" "Damage Control" Nex...

The boys return to their respective mics for the final time in 2020 to celebrate the 100th episode of the Beats, Beards & Brews podcast! To mark this momentous occasion, Eric, Evan and Dan selected three albums they missed a chance to review on the podcast this year ... and proceed to do exactly that! Their album picks include Figure by Into It. Over It., Expectations by Katie Pruitt and Ravening...

Eric, Evan and Dan don't just invite anyone to join them in recording the Beats, Beards & Brews podcast ... so you know it's a special occasion when we have a guest on the show. Our long-time pal — and resident The Smashing Pumpkins expert — Alex joins us as we review the alternative rock legend's new synth-pop inspired double album, CYR . The Smashing Pumpkins tracks previewed on this episode inc...

Rock 'n' roll legends AC/DC are back in 2020 to make everyone's year a little brighter — and a lot more rockin' — with their 17th studio album PWR/UP aka POWER UP . How does the new album compare to the band's classic releases? Tune in to find out. AC/DC tracks previewed on this episode include: "Shot in the Dark" "Through the Mists of Time" "Money Shot" Next up, Eric shares some of his extensive...

Get ready to break out the tissues, as Eric, Evan, and Dan review yet another 2020 "sad boi" music release. Eels ' 13th studio album Earth to Dora explores the full gamut of happy and sad moments that occur during the course of a relationship, and it provides a fittingly mellow, indie rock soundtrack for the colder fall months. Eels tracks previewed on this episode include: "Are We Alright Again"...

At Beats, Beards & Brews, we're all about value. In this episode, we give you two album reviews for the price of one! Eric, Evan and Dan check out the latest releases from British rockers The Struts ( Strange Days ) and U.S. rockers Spirit Adrift ( Enlightened in Eternity ). We skip the beard portion of the episode this go-round to save you time. Songs previewed in this episode include: "Burn It D...

Eddie Van Halen — easily one of the greatest guitarists of all time, if not  the  greatest guitarist of all time — died on October 6, 2020. This episode is our tribute to all-things Van Halen . The boys dive into some band history and share some of their favorite tunes. Van Halen songs previewed on the episode include: Top Jimmy ( 1984 ) Why Can't This Be Love? ( 5150 ) Unchained ( Fair Warning )...

There were several albums Eric, Evan, and Dan could have reviewed on this episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. But Public Enemy's fifteenth studio album What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down? managed to "beat them all" — *cough* it's clever because that's the name of a track on the album *cough*. Cue the boomer humor. While our reviews of the new album vary, we can all agree that Chuck D and Flav...

The last time Evan and Eric recorded an episode of Beats, Beards & Brews together — minus Dan — it was right before COVID-19 hit the U.S. in full force. Since that went so well, the duo decided it was time to reunite for a review of Napalm Death's 16th studio album Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism . Eric drops some knowledge about the grindcore music genre. Evan revisits blast beats. This is...