It is Episode 164 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 64 of Hard Rock Empire as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! We'll start off with a preview of this weekend's Sonic Temple, which will take place Thursday through Sunday at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. We'll discuss all the bands you need to check out. Plus we'll talk about a deluxe edition release of one of the bands headlining Sonic Temple. Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal releases from April 18, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Gama Bomb, Wind Down, Empyrean Sanctum, and Superheaven. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Jag Panzer and Danger Danger. Finally, we'll get our question of the week in The Power Trio. This week, it's the top three deep cut songs from artists better known for bigger hits. It's the Hard Rock Empire! Tune in!

It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Saturday, May 3, 2025, as heard LIVE on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

We will discuss another layoff period for World Wrestling Entertainment. On the heels of the largest gate in WrestleMania history, the company has released several long-time talent. We'll discuss the layoffs of both WWE main roster and NXT talent. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express.

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It is Episode 162 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 63 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and here on YouTube!

We'll start off with the latest news, including a new album for Peter Criss, a classic lineup for Alice Cooper, and one band maybe being tipped off about being in the Rock Hall.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal releases from April 11, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Elvenking, Mentalist, Tears' Heaven, and High Council. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from In Flames and Crash The System.

Finally, we'll get our question of the week in The Power Trio. This week, it's the top three songs that you like that you admit are overrated/overplayed.

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It is Episode 161 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 62 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

Today, we'll start off with news headlines, including rock at WrestleMania, and no we're not talking about Dwayne Johnson. We'll also discuss issues with Ghost's no-phone policy, and which bands are headed on the Monsters of Rock cruise.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from April 4, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Midnight Vice, Hteththemeth, Breaker, and Captain Black Beard. Then, we'll take a trip into the vault to check out classic albums from HIM and Cain's Offering.

Finally, we dive into "The Power Trio" which is our question of the week. This week, we discuss our top three covers.

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It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Monday, April 21, 2025, as heard LIVE on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

We will discuss night two of WrestleMania on the podcast this morning. The event ended with a lackluster main event as John Cena won his 17th world title. The rest of the night was pretty good, and we'll break it all down. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express.

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It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Sunday, April 20, 2025, as heard LIVE on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

It has been a newsworthy WrestleMania weekend so far. WWE has announced its acquisition of Lucha Libra AAA. NXT Stand and Deliver was outstanding, and night one of WrestleMania had its twists and turns. How did it all go down, and what is on tap for night two? That's what we're going to talk about. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express.

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It's the Nerdcast Empire's Nerdcast News Report for Monday, April 14, 2025, as heard LIVE on twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

We are talking all things Sekaicon on this Monday edition. We attended the first-year convention in Newark, Ohio over the weekend, and we're here to share our thoughts. We'll talk about the convention overall, what we liked from the con, and some changes we'd like to see for 2026. Finally, we'll wrap it up with the Empire Express.

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It is Episode 157 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 61 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

Today, we'll start off with news headlines, including a tour that we're very excited for, a new album from Helloween, and what Pantera's music sounded like in the early days.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from March 28, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Vigilhunter, Severed Angel, Ginevra, and W.E.T. Then, we'll take a trip into the vault to check out classic albums from GWAR and Brazen Abbot.

Finally, we dive into "The Power Trio" which is our question of the week. This week, we discuss our top three guilty pleasure bands.

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