The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast)

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Good Blegh, Friend.

Sam and Marcos say goodbye (for now).

Aug 10 2025
33 min

Ozzy Osbourne and a LEGACY OF METAL, Fit For A King ALBUM REVIEW, & MORE! | SOTS Podcast 7/28/25

This week Sam and Marcos pay their respects to the legendary Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne, talk about all this Paramore news, review the upcoming new album fr

Jul 28 2025
1 h 20 min

My Chemical Romance GO WOKE, Ozzy Osbourne DETHRONES Sleep Token, & MORE | SOTS Podcast 7/21/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk about liberal woke band My Chemical Romance, Black Sabbath perform for the last time ever and Ozzy Osbourne knocks Sleep Token from the top

Jul 20 2025
2 h 02 min

Hollywood Undead SAVE ROCK, Lorna Shore drop an ANTHEM, Bilmuri is THE HOGMAN | SOTS Podcast 6/30/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk Hideo Kojima being a certified scene kid, Lorna Shore release their anthem, Bilmuri never misses, Billie Joe Armstrong threatens to fight a

Jun 30 2025
1 h 18 min

I Prevail drop PEAK, Asking Alexandria are COOKED, Korn DEFEND Sleep Token | SOTS Podcast 6/23/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk a surprisingly great new single from I Prevail, Asking Alexandria's brutal Warped Tour performance, Korn defend Sleep Token, Javier Bardem (

Jun 23 2025
2 h 09 min

Twenty One Pilots BACK ON TOP, MGK is AMERICANA, Blessthefall are MALLxCORE | SOTS Podcast 6/16/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk a big new single from Twenty One Pilots, a new album incoming from MGK, My Chemical Romance looking to top the charts with classic album, Lo

Jun 16 2025
1 h 26 min

Turnstile Album REVIEW, President drop 2ND SINGLE, Tyson Ritter REVEALS ALL | SOTS Podcast 6/9/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk about Tyson Ritter's dirt little secret, we review the newest albums from Turnstile, Orthodox, Cherie Amour and more, President drop their 2

Jun 9 2025
1 h 46 min

Sleep Token VS Kali Uchis, Stray From The Path's LAST ALBUM, An EMO Wedding | SOTS Podcast 6/2/25

This week Sam and Marcos discuss the war between Sleep Token fans and Kali Uchis, new album announcements from Twenty One Pilots, Yellowcard, Thousand Below and Rise Agai

Jun 2 2025
1 h 49 min

Lorna Shore RETURN, I Prevail PART WAYS with singer, the MYSTERIOUS President | SOTS Podcast 5/19/25

This week Sam and Marcos welcome back deathcore titans Lorna Shore, discuss the separation of I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser, who or what is President(?), Pierce The Veil

May 19 2025
2 h 04 min

Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia' REVIEW, Parkway Drive GO BIBLICAL, Pierce The Veil MAKE OUT | SOTS Podcast 5/12/25

This week Sam and Marcos review Even In Arcadia the newest album from Sleep Token + feedback from our followers, new singles from Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice

May 12 2025
1 h 50 min

Loathe RETURN, System of a Down SNAPPED From Spotify, Ice Nine Kills NEW ALBUM | SOTS Podcast 5/5/25

This week Sam and Marcos investigate why Spotify deleted System of a Down's Toxicity, Loathe finally return with a new music, Ice Nine Kills tease new album, Silverstein

May 5 2025
1 h 40 min

Green Day vs Charli xcx, Dayseeker vs Moonlight, Fit For A King vs Nuke | SOTS Podcast 4/28/25

This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk new music from Dayseeker, Turnstile, Fit For A King, We Came As Romans and more, plus Green Day are getting a star on the Hollyw

Apr 27 2025
1 h 57 min

Sleep Token Get Sticky, Babymetal Enlist Poppy, Michael Clifford Is Cool | SOTS Podcast 4/7/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk big new songs from Sleep Token, Babymetal, and Michael Clifford, A Day To Remember take over the charts, You Me At Six are officially over,

Apr 7 2025
2 h 09 min

Linkin Park Rise Up, Sleep Token Are In The Weather, Thornhill Album Review | SOTS Podcast 3/31/25

This week Sam and Marcos (and Sleep Token) are worshipping the weather, Linkin Park announce the deluxe version of From Zero, Evanescence enter their anime era, Sad Summe

Mar 31 2025
2 h 03 min

A Day To Remember Big Ole Album Review, MGK Drops A Sentimental Banger | SOTSPodcast 3/24/25

This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from A Day To Remember and Underoath, Sleep Token just keeps getting bigger, Hayley William's Grandmother has been prote

Mar 24 2025
2 h 02 min

SLEEP TOKEN'S RE-EMERGENCE, BLOODYWOOD ALBUM REVIEW, FAKE VS REAL METALCORE | SOTS Podcast 3/17/25

This week Sam and Marcos celebrate the return of Sleep Token and breakdown all the big news, review new albums from Bloodywood and Coheed And Cambria, finally settle the

Mar 17 2025
1 h 44 min

SPIRITBOX AND WHITECHAPEL REVIEWS, PLUS GHOST HAVE A NEW PAPA & MORE | SOTS Podcast 3/10/25

This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from Spiritbox and Whitechapel, welcome a new Papa to Ghost, speculate on the Sleep Token mystery of the week, Bring Me

Mar 10 2025
1 h 52 min

ARCHITECTS ALBUM REVIEW, BAD OMENS & COREY TAYLOR TEAM UP, SUMMER OF LOUD TOUR | SOTS Podcast 3/3/25

This week Sam and Marcos review the newest album from Architects, Bad Omens and Corey Taylor tag team new cover, Volumes, Polyphia, We Came As Romans, Dayseeker and more

Mar 3 2025
1 h 55 min

SLEEP TOKEN TEASE, A DAY TO REMEMBER GO BIG, ONE OK ROCK ALBUM REVIEW | SOTS Podcast 2/24/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk A Day To Remember's Big Ole Album drop, Sleep Token's teasing ritual, Warped Tour's lack of "big name artists," Pvris collaboration with Spi

Feb 24 2025
2 h 11 min

AHREN OUT OF THE AMITY AFFLICTION, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE REVIEW, NEW UNDEROATH | SOTS Podcast 2/17/25

This week Sam and Marcos talk The Amity Affliction officially parting with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba rejoins Blink-182 for a night, Spiritbox allude to potential collabo

Feb 17 2025
2 h 03 min

Chart positions

Where The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 1, 2026).

#178 ▼ 29 Music Interviews US

What listeners say

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I’ve been listening to podcasts since before most people even knew what a podcast was. True crime, comedy, music, you name it. My passion however, is music. Sam and Marcos share that same passion with me. There is just something about hitting play and listen to two dudes give alternative music the time and attention I have since I was 10 years old. They tackle the subjects that our partners or our family are sick of hearing us nerd out about on a day to day basis. But you won’t just get a music discussion out of this show. You will get comedy, random rabbit hole discussions, fan interaction, and you WILL discover your next favorite band. These are two examples of critics that can’t be bought. They are genuine, music loving honest normal people just like you and me. This is my first ever podcast review. 5 stars was a no brainer. I am so happy I discovered SOTS. -A_A_Ramen (SceneLabs)

A_A_RAMENN00DS · Jul 2023

So I listened to Lead singer Syndrome the New Noise for over a year now and then there was a split up of that duo and a huge void in my life ensued then a friend recommended this podcast and upset I wasn’t listening to this sooner, their breakdowns on new albums is amazing and after just a few episodes my library and playlist is blowing up!!!! Keep it up absolutely love it!!!!!

CyanidesPlot · Jul 2023

Although mainstream radio, awards shows and pop culture in general makes it seem that there really isn’t a rock scene anymore… these guys are here to remind everyone that we (fans and bands alike) are still here. Hearing Sam and Marcos review the newest music released and interviewing those responsible for the music is so refreshing. As a metalcore fan, I very rarely hear any of the bands I listen to come on the radio… much less any new music they have released. Unless you follow the record labels or each band on their respective socials, it can be easy to miss when they put out new music. After listening to the newest episode, I found a band I’ve been sleeping on. If you are a fan of core, you have to check this podcast out!

dyeddoll · Oct 2022

2021, so far I have listened to over 1000 hours of music, and shocker to me it has not been 100% metalcore! This is almost all thanks to Sam and Marcos, never did I think I'd like or even be excited to listen to emo-rap but call me Waldo and find me because I do now! Thanks for the incredible suggestions and takes on all the music. Two years into listening and I am still finding new bands I love, which is why I keep coming back every week!

pres2448 · Jun 2021

They’re very active on Twitter and engaging with listeners. Pretty rad they’re actual fans of the music/bands they talk about. If Spotify doesn’t suggest new stuff to me I come here to find that new new. 💯💪🏼

TminusFive · Dec 2019

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