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Welcome to the Review Realm! Hosted by Jon and Sam, we dive into the latest metal albums as they drop, bringing sharp insights, passionate discussion, and plenty of headbanging energy. While metal is our home turf, we’re not afraid to wander into other genres that spark our curiosity. What started as a YouTube show has now expanded into podcasting, giving you a front-row seat to the music we love and the conversations that keep it alive. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or just exploring the scene, you’re part of the Review Realm now and we’re glad you’re here!

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S1 · E48
Monday · 13 min
Anthrax Drop An Amazing 12th Album: "Cursum Perficio"
Anthrax return with Cursum Perficio, a record that balances the band’s classic thrash foundation with the confidence and experience that comes from decades at the top of the genre. The album leans into sharp riffing, memorable hooks, and the energetic...
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S1 · E47
September 14 · 14 min
President's Debut Album "Blood of Your Empire" Is Awful
President’s debut album Blood of Your Empire swings for something grand, but mostly ends up somewhere in the middle. It’s not bad, it’s not great, it’s just…mid. The riffs hit occasionally, the ideas show potential, and the band clearly has ambition,...
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S1 · E46
September 8 · 12 min
Mastodon’s First Album Post‑Hinds Era Falls Flat On "Marrow Deep"
Mastodon return with Marrow Deep, their first album without Brent Hinds and the absence is impossible to ignore. The band leans into atmosphere, weight, and introspection, but the results never quite crystallize into anything memorable. In this...
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S1 · E45
September 2 · 9 min
The Barbarians of California Drop "Megatons" and....Holy S***!
The Barbarians of California come out swinging on Megatons, a debut that isn’t flawless but hits way harder than anyone expected. In this review, we dig into the massive riffs, the raw energy, the surprising moments of finesse, and the rough edges...
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S1 · E44
August 24 · 10 min
Eastblood Debut With "Burn What's Left" - Thrash At Its Finest!
Eastblood explode onto the scene with their debut album Burn What’s Left — a raw, riff‑driven thrash assault from guitarist/vocalist Charlie Bellmore, Nick Petrino, Chris Beaudette, and Rob Youells. Earlier this year we sat down with Charlie to talk...
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S1 · E43
August 20 · 12 min
Smash Mouth and "Mercury Comet" - Is This Lowkey Amazing?
Smash Mouth just dropped Mercury Comet, and somehow… it kind of goes hard? In this review, we break down the unexpected hooks, the weirdly solid songwriting, and the moments that made us stop and say, “Wait…is this lowkey amazing?” Whether this album...
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S1 · E42
August 13 · 8 min
Protest The Hero Return On "Within"…and They’re Not Holding Back
With Within, Protest the Hero push their progressive metal identity even further — blending intricate guitar work, dynamic vocals, and unpredictable structures. We explore the production, the songwriting, the themes, and how this album fits into their...
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S1 · E41
August 11 · 11 min
Electric Callboy and Their New Album "Tanzneid" - Genius, Chaos, or Both?
Electric Callboy return with Tanzneid, a neon‑soaked, dance‑metal rollercoaster that’s equal parts ridiculous, catchy, and completely self‑aware. We break down the biggest bangers, the weirdest choices, and the moments that made us laugh, headbang, or...
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S1 · E40
August 4 · 8 min
Five Finger Death Punch "Legacy" - This Was Awful...
Five Finger Death Punch return with Legacy, an album that somehow manages to be loud, polished, and completely forgettable at the same time. We break down the songwriting, production, and baffling creative choices that make this one of their weakest...
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S1 · E39
August 1 · 11 min
Motionless In White Drops "Decades" - And We Have Thoughts
Motionless in White return with Decades, a record that blends their signature heaviness with new textures, emotional depth, and some bold stylistic shifts. We break down the biggest moments, the risks, the surprises, and whether this album marks a...
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S1 · E38
July 30 · 9 min
A7X Drops "Statica" Out of Nowhere…WTF is this?!
Avenged Sevenfold's Statica is a left‑field, electronic‑leaning, experimental EP that pushes the band far outside their usual boundaries. In this review, we dig into the production choices, the thematic direction, the risks taken, and whether this...
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S1 · E37
July 22 · 11 min
Loathe - "A Stranger To You" - Masterpiece or Masterfail?
Loathe return with A Stranger To You, an album that pushes their sound into new territory — atmospheric, abrasive, emotional, and sometimes downright strange. We break down the highs, lows, risks, and left‑turns to figure out whether this is a...
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S1 · E36
June 30 · 12 min
Did Muse Just Reboot Their Sound? "The Wow! Signal" Album Review!
Muse’s The Wow! Signal aims for the stars with dense production, massive hooks, and a concept rooted in cosmic mystery. We dive into the album track‑by‑track, unpack the band’s evolving sound, and debate whether this is a true reinvention or just...
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S1 · E35
June 24 · 12 min
Evanescence’s "Sanctuary" - Only Their 6th Album!
Evanescence’s sixth album Sanctuary leans into the band’s darker, more atmospheric instincts, blending cinematic arrangements with the emotional weight that has defined their sound for over two decades. The record balances moody electronics, heavy...
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S1 · E34
June 22 · 20 min
Gojira & "Magma" - Ten Years Later
Ten years after its release, Gojira’s Magma remains one of the most debated albums in their catalog. When it first came out in 2016, we weren’t kind to it, reacting strongly to its shift toward a more streamlined and melodic direction. A decade later,...
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S1 · E33
June 20 · 8 min
Grumpster Take the Stage With New EP "Honeydew"
Grumpster’s new EP Honeydew pushes their pop‑punk and garage‑punk blend into a tighter, more melodic space. The songs feel focused and immediate, with a clearer sense of direction than their earlier work while still carrying the raw edge that defines...
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S1 · E32
June 19 · 9 min
August Burns Red's "Season of Surrender" Falls Flat
August Burns Red’s new album Season of Surrender leans heavily on the band’s familiar melodic metalcore formula, but this time the approach feels more predictable than purposeful. The record delivers the precision and musicianship ABR are known for,...
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S1 · E31
June 9 · 10 min
Converge Drops Second Album of 2026 - "Hum of Hurt"
Converge’s second album of 2026, Hum of Hurt, pushes further into the band’s darker, more atmospheric tendencies while still carrying the intensity that defines their sound. The record leans on abrasive textures, shifting dynamics, and a sense of...
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S1 · E30
June 6 · 9 min
Devin Townsend’s "The Moth" - His Weirdest Left Turn in Years
Devin Townsend’s new solo album The Moth leans fully into his experimental instincts, blending eccentric textures, shifting moods, and the kind of genre‑bending ideas only Devin would attempt. The record moves between atmospheric passages, dense...
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S1 · E29
May 29 · 8 min
Primus Drop "A Handful of Nuggs" - The Weirdest Surprise of 2026
Primus’ surprise EP A Handful of Nuggs arrives with the band’s trademark mix of eccentric grooves, off‑kilter rhythms, and playful experimentation. It’s a compact release that leans fully into the quirks and character that have defined Primus for...
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