Shit Talk Reviews

Textures released their latest album Genotype in January of 2026 and because John is an insatiable fan of music that can be hard to tap your toes to, the guys had to get into it. Derek and John spent some time exploring its ambient and progressive metal elements, vocal styles, and production quality. They also got into a bit of the band's evolution, their favorite tracks, and the importance o...

Rob Zombie’s latest album The Great Satan releases on February 27 2025. Derek and John got their hands on an advance copy and have been over the moon getting to know it. In this episode the guys talk through the album and get into the nitty gritty of Mr. Halloween himself, Rob Zombie and what makes him tick. They talk about the band exploring its return to classic horror-inspired metal, the signif...

Urne released their super powerful third full-length album in January and Derek and John had the great pleasure of sitting down again with Joe Nally and talking through the album. They also talk about the evolution of the band, the creative process behind their latest album, and the significant changes in their dynamics and sound. Joe reflects on the importance of collaboration, the influence of s...

Derek and John are absolutely smitten with the latest album DREAMCRUSH from Danish blackgaze band MØL.  Perfectly blending emotional and heavy yet peaceful and approachable instrumental music with vocals that switch between clean and thoroughly aggressive, the album is an amazing piece of artwork that will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of all music genres. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - ht...

Derek and John recently posted their top 11 all time bands on Instagram and in this episode they run down each of their lists and talk briefly about why each band made their list.  Who are the bands that would be on your all time lists? Who would you like to hear these jackwagons review, interview or get into? Comment down below and they might just oblige. Also, if you want a STR sticker pack, sub...

In this episode, John and Derek talk about Archspire's latest single 'Carrion Ladder,' and talk about the band's extreme metal style, technical prowess, and vocalist Oli Peters's vocal style. They get into the song's chaotic nature and speculate about the band's direction with their upcoming album due in April 2026.  The conversation shifts to a personal story ab...

It’s the end of 2025 and that means it’s time to put together the list of our top albums of the year! Some of the records on John and Derek’s list are expected and some aren’t, but those two yahoos don’t seem to play by any rules anyway so no surprise there! The Shit Talk Reviews family wish you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season and a glorious new year in 2026! www.shittalkreviews.com Spot...

John and Derek were a little late to the party for this album but had to talk about the power that Dave Davidson and the boys in Revocation brought with their latest outing New Gods, New Masters. They delve into the musicianship of the band, particularly highlighting guitarist Dave Davidson's skills, and reflect on the cultural commentary regarding technology and AI. www.shittalkreviews.com S...

This is the second half of an interview with Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly of Patriarchs In Black. The first half of the interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VAFs8UcgAv8 In this portion of the interview Derek and John get into a bunch of Type O Negative rumors, news and conjecture as well as some of the Shit Talk Reviews audience questions and the crowd favorite Quickies. Like the video a...

Derek and John finally had a chance to get some time with Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) of PATRIARCHS IN BLACK to talk about their new album HOME. They go track by track to talk about everything you need to know while experiencing their latest release.  As with their previous albums, they've assembled an all star list of musicians and...

The boys from Florida are unleashing an EP just in time for Halloween and John and Derek got their hands on it for a full-on review and talk about all the news that is TRIVIUM! These tracks are absolutely killer Trivium and bring some of their old flavor and mix it up with some new vibes. It's absolutely worth a listen! If you dig this kind of content, please subscribe to the channel and comm...

To start, if you're looking for some soap making, yeti music, this ain't it... In this episode, John and Derek get into the new Lamb of God track Sepsis, discussing its emotional depth, gritty sound, and the legacy of the band. The talk about the song's structure and future releases, all while celebrating the impact of music on personal memories. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - ht...

In a STR first, Derek brought the new Rob Zombie track Punks And Demons to John for a first-watch reaction.  www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #RobZombie #PunksAndDemons #RobZombieOfficial #RobZombieMusic #TheGreatSatan #WhiteZombie #HeavyMetal #Metal #IndustrialMetal #Metalhead #RockMusic #PunkRock Drop us a l...

Soulfly is back with their first release since 2022. Releasing on 10/24/25, CHAMA brings old school Soulfly vibes with a sprinkling of new school flavor. John came only prepared for Nihilist but Derek pulled a sneak attack with a review on the entire album. If you need a Max fix, this is definitely going to satiate your appetite. If you're new to the Cavalera experience, this album is a great...

John and Derek had a chance to talk all things Nardcore with Chris Ramos, frontman of Oxnard, California's own Dead Heat. The guys talk the origins and evolution of Nardcore, the band's influences, and their experiences touring with legendary bands. Chris shares insights into the recording process of their new album Process of Elimination and the creative freedom they experienced with pr...

Testament is back with new thrashy goodness! Join Derek and John as they dive into Testament's latest album Para Bellum, marking the band's return after five years. The guys get into the nostalgic yet modern thrash metal sound that harkens back to the 80s and 90s, with surprises and dynamic elements woven throughout. Discover how Testament's consistent lineup and thoughtful songwrit...

Derek and John had a wonderful conversation with Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky from Ohio based gloom metal band Frayle.  They get into the creative process behind Frayle's latest album "Heretics & Lullabies," talk about the challenges and triumphs of recording with a new producer, the intricacies of translating studio work to live performances, and the personal stories that sha...

In this episode, John and Derek get into it with Slatts Everyday, bass player extraordinaire with Australia’s own grindcore/thrash powerhouse King Parrot, a band that has been grinding it out since the early 2010s. Discover how their relentless touring and unique sound caught the attention of Phil Anselmo, leading to a transformative partnership with Housecore Records. The guys also peek behind th...

Derek and John jump into the pit and talk about the new single Perpetual Punishment by California's Dead Heat from their upcoming album, Process of Elimination. This track is a blistering testament to the band's relentless energy and brutal sound. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #DeadHeat805 #DeadHe...

Join John and Derek for a deep conversation with Kenny Hickey, the iconic guitarist of Type O Negative and founder of Sun Dont Shine and Silvertomb. The guys cover all sorts of topics; his current band Sun Dont Shine, gear and equipment, the journey to sobriety, his old friend Peter Steele and Type O Negative and if Kenny likes tacos more than pizza. 00:00 Introduction, the new studio, sobriety an...

The Barbarians Of California have graced our ears with a new single and John and Derek had to grab a hot second to rave about it. It's another track that follows the killer formula that the band established with their first album And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth; heavy guitars, wild vocals and metric tons of attitude.  www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify A...

Derek and John are diving headfirst into the new Trivium single, "Bury Me with My Screams." The band has been on an absolute tear with their recent releases, and this track is a perfect example of why they remain at the top of the modern metal game. Join the fellas as they break down why they love this new song: Crushing Riffs: The trademark Trivium guitar work is back, with intricate ri...

The legendary David Gilmour has delivered an unforgettable live version of "Sorrow," and we're here to talk about every glorious second of it. Recorded at the historic Circus Maximus in Rome, this performance is a profound reminder of why Gilmour is one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. In this Shit Talk Reviews Quickie we're celebrating this new single from Gilmour&apos...

In this episode of Shit Talk Reviews, Derek and John dive headfirst into Orbit Culture's latest full-length album, Death Above Life. Following up on the monumental success of Nija and Descent, this record sees the Swedish metal titans return with their darkest, heaviest, and most cinematic release yet. They explore the crushing riffs, Buster Odeholm's legendary mixing and the other goodi...

Today, we mourn the passing of a true icon. In this quick chat, John and Derek pay tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, the one and only Prince of Darkness. His life was a tornado of music, mayhem, and a raw charisma that forever changed rock and roll. www.shittalkreviews.com #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzy #ThePrinceofDarkness #Metal #HeavyMetal #RockMusic #BlackSabbath #Sabbath #TonyIommi #GeezerButler #...