Shit Talk Reviews

Showing Teeth - A Fate Worse Than Loneliness - Album Review

A 19-minute metal record is turning heads because it shouldn't work this well - and yet A Fate Worse Than Loneliness by Showing Teeth does just that. Addison, the vi

STARSET - a n n 1 h 1 l a t 1 0 n - Review

Starset’s Annihilation sounds huge, polished, and futuristic - but is it actually gripping, or just packaged metal? Derek and John get into the heart of what makes the tr

The Barbarians Of California - MEGATONS - Album Review

The Barbarians of California just dropped a record that refuses to sit still. Megatons is heavy enough to flatten you, catchy enough to live in your head for days and acc

Tony Iommi - World Alone - Review

The godfather of heavy riffs. The architect of heavy metal. The guitarist's guitarist. In this episode the Shit Talk duo digs into Tony Iommi’s new single “World Al

Aaron Bruno (The Barbarians Of California/AWOLNATION) Interview Part Two

Uncover the behind-the-scenes genius of Aaron Bruno — the mastermind blending heavy music, pop sensibility, and wild creativity in ways you’ve never heard before. If you

Aaron Bruno (The Barbarians Of California/AWOLNATION) Interview Part One

Aaron Bruno breaks the mold—and the rules—in a conversation packed with raw honesty, beeline humor, and insider stories music fans will love. From celebrating his journey

An Apology to Amon Amarth

In an untraditionally self-aware conversation, John and Derek revisit a previous hot take about Amon Amarth and Derek admits he may have judged the current status of the

Amon Amarth - Upphaf - Single Review

In this episode, John and Derek dig into Amon Amarth’s new acoustic surprise, “upphaf” and debate whether the band’s newer sound is a bold evolution or a step too far fro

Boundaries - Yearning: The unbeautiful after - Album Review

If you already know who Boundaries is, then you know their latest album "Yearning: The Unbeautiful After" is incredibly powerful. If you're not yet familiar with the

Mastodon - Your Ghost Again - Review

Unlock the raw intensity behind Mastodon's haunting new single "Your Ghost," a powerful tribute to loss, grief, and legacy that echoes through the heavy riffs and em

Matt Harvey - Left To Die/Exhumed/Gruesome - Interview

Most death metal fans haven't heard the full story behind Chuck Schuldiner's legacy—until now. Matt Harvey, the legendary guitarist and vocalist from Exhumed, G

100 Demons - Embrace The Black Light - Review

100 Demons have unleashed Embrace the Black Light, a ferocious, anger-fueled record that’s been 22 years in the making. Derek and John get into how this long-awaited albu

Stefan Sorenson - Persecutor - Interview

Most heavy metal bands try to reinvent the wheel — these guys just crush it with old-school thrash that hits like a freight train. Denmark’s Persecutor is redefining the

Sun Guts - Terminator Cross - Review

John and Derek get into the wild, boundary-pushing world of Greg Kubacki—musician, guitar wizard, and innovator behind the chaos of Sun Guts and Car Bomb. The guys talk a

Deadnate's Drummer and Producer Ole Frank - Interview

Guest Ole Frank is the drummer and producer of Danish prog metal band Deadnate, known for his meticulous approach to recording and mixing, which helped shape the sound of

Periphery - A Pale White Dot - Album Review

In this proglicious episode, the Shit Talk yahoos dive deep into A Pale White Dot, examining why even the most polished metal records can feel a little off to some listen

Deadnate - Mosaic - Album Review

If you’re sleeping on Deadnate’s new record Mosaic, do yourself a favor and wake up from that beautiful slumber. This album is a relentless, genre-blending killer that ex

Melvins & Napalm Death - Savage Imperial Death March - Album Review

The much-anticipated collaboration between grindcore legends Napalm Death and the legendary Melvins is here— but does it live up to the hype? Dive into a raw, candid brea

Periphery - Mr God - Single Review

If you're into progressive metal that combines raw intensity with meticulous craftsmanship, Periphery should be high on your list of must listen material. John and D

Sun Dont Shine - From Birth To Death - Album Review

This time around Derek and John get into the new album From Birth To Death by SUN DONT SHINE. It’s an awesome record that combines doom, killer melodies and subtle grunge