TOPIC - POLITICS AND METAL - DO THEY GO TOGETHER OR DO PEOPLE JUST WANT THE ESCAPE? Tom Morello called out Kristi Noem for using Nazi language, Drop Kick Murphy’s release a new anti ICE song and new Lamb of God album Into Oblivion about our country right now as examples. System of a Down drummer is MAGA. Recent controversy with Dead Kennedys and Punk in the Park event as that event was recently cancelled. Dogma unable to tour US due to Visa complications, other bands too.

NEWS - Update to the new Vinnie Vincent album - the prices have changed from our first report. Phil Campbell of Motorhead died joining Lemmy in the Rainbow room in the sky. and Controversy with Deicide as former guitarist Eric Hoffman is publicly lashing out at Glen Benton for not paying royalties and merch monies properly. This also happened not too along ago with Cradle of Filth and a number of their members coming after Dani Filth. Ghost are taking a hiatus from touring as Tobias Forge wants to spend time with his family. New Neurosis album “An Undying Love for a Burning World” with Aaron Turner (founder of Hydra Head records and part of the bands SUMAC and Isis) replacing Scott Kelly. Geoff Tate releasing Operation Mindcrime III without the rest of Queensryche.

ALBUM REVIEW - Suicidal Tendencies - How Can I Laugh Tomorrow When I Can’t Even Smile Today

MYSTERY BAND - Sean’s pick

LIVE SHOWS / TOURS -Bleed From Within on tour for Zenith, seeing them soon, Wolfmother on tour this summer. https://aftershockfestival.com - Coming up in October, Jinger on North American headlining tour with Crystal Lake and Entheos, Fire in the Mountains with the return of Neurosis: https://www.fitmfest.com

The preview for episode 8 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday.

TOPIC - INTERVIEW WITH KING FOWLEY FROM DECEASED

NEWS - William Shatner announces new metal album that will include covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest along with originals. Henry Rollins and Zakk Wylde are contributing to it. Tesla have signed with Frontier Records. Iron Maiden’s official documentary “Burning Ambition” is coming out in May. According to recent interviews with Roddy Bottum and Mike Patton it looks like Faith No More is no more. Sebastian Bach has replaced Dee Snider in Twisted Sister for a handful of shows they’ll be playing. Snider was sidelined by some physical ailments he’s dealing with right now.

ALBUM REVIEW - Deceased: Children Of The Morgue

MYSTERY BAND - William’s pick

LIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Punk in the Park has been canceled due to political conflicts. Inkarnation coming up in July: https://inkcarceration.com, Queens of The Stone Age on tour for their Catacombs album.

The preview for episode 7 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday.

TOPIC - Interview with Jimi Mitchell

Jimi on YouTube and FB: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzyC59_-yGK_NXBqFwsJ5Q?view_as=subscriber

https://www.facebook.com/jimimitchellmetal

NEWS - The MELVINS and NAPALM DEATH join forces for Savage Imperial Death March (April 10, Ipecac Recordings), Loudness have announced a tour for their 45th anniversary this coming summer. Dave Ellefson now playing bass in Metal Church for their new album - new video “Brainwash Game”. Nevermore has officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music, new singer, new label.

ALBUM REVIEW - Hammerfall: Legacy of Kings (1998)

MYSTERY BAND - Sean’s Pick

LIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Amon Amarth and Dethklok are teaming up for one hell of a tour in 2026 dubbed The Amonklok Conquest. Kreator on tour with Carcass and Cold Steel in May.

The preview for episode 6 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday.

TOPIC - Why is it cool to shit on Metallica (the Taylor Swift of Metal)?

NEWS - Dave Mustaine Wants Megadeth to Tour With Metallica: Dave Mustaine thinks Megadeth touring with Metallica would 'make everything right' between him, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Also Megadeth covers “Ride the Lightning”, Alice In Chains changes their name temporarily for a good cause.

ALBUM REVIEW - Alice In Chains: Dirt

MYSTERY BAND - William’s pick

LIVE SHOWS / TOURS - Rob Zombie touring with Marylin Manson - August, https://www.milwaukeemetalfestival.com (John Bush, etc.) - May, https://summerof99festival.com - July

The preview for episode 5 of Distortion Analysis. A new episode comes out every other Tuesday.