The Distorted Dialogue Podcast

Welcome to  FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY , the weekly podcast from  The Metal Institute of Thrashology , where we break down the best new underground metal releases dropping this week. If you're looking for the latest death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, progressive metal, hardcore, grindcore, heavy metal, or hard rock, you've come to the right place. In t...

Welcome to  FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY , the weekly podcast from  The Metal Institute of Thrashology , where we break down the best new underground metal releases dropping this week. If you're looking for the latest death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, sludge metal, stoner metal, progressive metal, hardcore, grindcore, heavy metal, or hard rock, you've come to the right place. In t...

After a 27-year hiatus, underground old-school metal cult favorites Spread the Disease have returned with their crushing new album,  The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering.  Guitarist Dave Buschmeyer joins Distorted Dialogue to discuss the band's long-awaited reunion, reconnecting with the members, writing and recording new music after nearly three decades, the inspiration behind the new recor...

After a 27-year hiatus, underground old-school metal cult favorites Spread the Disease have returned with their crushing new album,  The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering.  Guitarist Dave Buschmeyer joins Distorted Dialogue to discuss the band's long-awaited reunion, reconnecting with the members, writing and recording new music after nearly three decades, the inspiration behind the new recor...

Welcome to  FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY , the weekly podcast from  The Metal Institute of Thrashology , where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week. From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first imp...

Welcome to  FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY , the weekly podcast from  The Metal Institute of Thrashology , where we spotlight the best new metal releases and underground albums dropping each week. From death metal, thrash metal, black metal, doom metal, heavy metal, metalcore, hardcore, grindcore, progressive metal, and hard rock, every episode highlights the albums worth your time, offering honest first imp...

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it. In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's songwrit...

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology, where we go beyond the music and talk directly with the artists creating it. In this episode, I sit down with Sorte to discuss their debut album Siete, the inspiration behind their music, and the significance of Sorte Mountain (Montaña de Sorte) in Venezuela. We also dive into the band's song...

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive m...

On the newest episode of the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, June 26, 2026 Underground metal releases are discussed and reviewed, from bands Haggus, Stonecast, Orga Mech, Iron Bones and Freitanás. The week's choice for The Album of Last Week, was Ride the Rainbow The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie's Blackmore Rainbow. We have a jam packed episode, with Heavy Metal, Doom, Mincecore, Progressive m...

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology. In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the viol...

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology. In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the viol...

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records) Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records) Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal...

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records) Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records) Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal...

What are the best new metal albums dropping Friday, June 12th? On this episode of  Fired Up For Friday , Mike Thrash breaks down some of the biggest and most anticipated new metal releases of the week. This week’s featured albums include the crushing self-titled release from Khemmis, the atmospheric sounds of Klimt 1918, the extreme metal chaos of Nuclear Tomb, and the relentless attack of Bloodhu...

What are the best new metal albums dropping Friday, June 12th? On this episode of  Fired Up For Friday , Mike Thrash breaks down some of the biggest and most anticipated new metal releases of the week. This week’s featured albums include the crushing self-titled release from Khemmis, the atmospheric sounds of Klimt 1918, the extreme metal chaos of Nuclear Tomb, and the relentless attack of Bloodhu...

🔥 FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY is back! I’m a little behind this week after vacation, but that just means I had more time to sit with these new releases before giving my thoughts. In this episode, I dive into the latest albums from WMD, Converge, Uga Buga, Apostle, and more, breaking down the riffs, standout moments, surprises, and whether these releases actually live up to expectations.🎸 Featured in thi...

🔥 FIRED UP FOR FRIDAY is back! I’m a little behind this week after vacation, but that just means I had more time to sit with these new releases before giving my thoughts. In this episode, I dive into the latest albums from WMD, Converge, Uga Buga, Apostle, and more, breaking down the riffs, standout moments, surprises, and whether these releases actually live up to expectations.🎸 Featured in thi...

On this episode of  Distorted Dialogue , I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his  long tenure with  Fates Warning, discussing his y...

On this episode of  Distorted Dialogue , I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his  long tenure with  Fates Warning, discussing his y...

🔥  Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews! This week, we break down the latest releases from  Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven , discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist. We also revisit last week’s standout release, with  Armored Saint  earning the  Album o...

🔥  Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews! This week, we break down the latest releases from  Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven , discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist. We also revisit last week’s standout release, with  Armored Saint  earning the  Album o...

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Hamish Glencross of Godthrymm to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album, Projections. We discuss the writing and direction behind Projections, the evolving sound of Godthrymm, and the more prominent role of Catherine in the band. Hamish also talks about his love for Jackson guitars, songwriting, doom metal influences, and what fans can expe...

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Hamish Glencross of Godthrymm to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album, Projections. We discuss the writing and direction behind Projections, the evolving sound of Godthrymm, and the more prominent role of Catherine in the band. Hamish also talks about his love for Jackson guitars, songwriting, doom metal influences, and what fans can expe...

🔥 On this episode of  Fired Up For Friday , we dig into some of this week’s underground metal releases spanning  technical death metal, brutal death metal, thrash, doom, and more . This week we’re talking about new music from Horrific Visions, JPT Scare Band, Hellevate, and Desecrecy. We also revisit last week’s standout release with the  Album of Last Week , featuring Gozu. If you’re looking for...