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Metal Geeks 277: 2025 Rewind Geekery

Metal Geeks Episode 277: 2025 Rewind Geekery

The year 2025 is in the books, and it’s time to look back. In this special 2025 Rewind Geekery episode, your hosts Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George Tripsas convene to break down the year that was 2025 from every angle a true geek could want.

We pay tribute to some of the incredible people we sadly lost in 2025, then dive headfirst into our favorite pop culture moments of the year. From standout movies and binge-worthy TV shows to unforgettable video games and killer music releases, nothing is off-limits. We even crack open the pages and talk about some of our favorite reads that helped define the year.

From heartfelt tributes to passionate debates, it’s exactly the kind of rewind only Metal Geeks can deliver—strap in and relive 2025 with us. 

Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net.

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Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

 

MSRcast 316: 2025 Rewind

Before turning the page to a new year, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon take a wide-angle look at everything that defined 2025. In this extended rewind episode, the guys reflect on the albums that dominated their listening over the past year—and admit they were genuinely surprised by which records ended up standing out the most, with unexpected favorites and late-year releases reshaping their perspective.

The conversation turns reflective with an In Memoriam segment, honoring the musicians, artists, and influential figures we lost in 2025 and recognizing the lasting impact they left on metal and music culture. From there, Cary and Sean revisit the biggest moments in metal and music news, breaking down the stories that shaped the scene and sparked conversation throughout the year.

The episode wraps with discussion of recent live shows, including reactions to performances by Sarah Brightman, Omnium Gatherum, and Death Angel, sharing what made each show memorable and how they stacked up live.

Part reflection, part tribute, and part concert recap, Episode 316 serves as MSRcast’s thoughtful send-off to 2025—before charging headfirst into what’s next. 🤘

in time for their long-awaited reunion and upcoming appearance at ProgPower next year. We break down their entire discography in a full tier-list showdown, and trust us…the rankings might surprise you.

But that’s not all—there’s plenty happening across the metal world. We dig into lineup and vocalist shake-ups with Firewind, Arch Enemy, Angra, and Metal Church, plus excitement builds as a brand-new Anthrax record nears completion. Of course, we also share what we’ve been spinning lately, and take some time to get to know Will beyond the riffs.

Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. 

Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. 

Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite!

Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Metal Geeks 276: End of Year Geekery

Metal Geeks Episode 276: End of Year Geekery wraps up the year with Cary the Metal Geek alongside special guests Justin the Metal Detector from the Harsh Vocals podcast and Metal Mike Lawrence for an all-encompassing dive into metal, movies, TV, comics, and games. At the top of the show, the crew pays tribute to Rob Reiner, talks about Spinal Tap 2 heading to HBO Max, recaps live shows from Death Angel and Vio-lence, as well as Omnium Gatherum with Aether Realm and Hinayana, discusses Battle Beast and their new singer, and breaks down why rock and metal albums are dominating vinyl collectors lists, with nearly half of the most-collected releases on Discogs coming from the genre.

 In What We’re Watching, the Geeks cover Stranger Things Season 5, The Running Man, Fallout Season 2, Tournament of Champions: Christmas Edition, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Movie, Zootopia 2, and The Beatles Anthology Remastered, followed by What We Reading, What We Star Wars, and What We Marvel with Aliens vs. Avengers. On the gaming side, the episode dives into Meta Quest 3, Deadpool VR, Alien VR, Metroid Prime 4, Terminator 2: No Fate, Skate Story, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Dispatch, and Keeper, plus a full recap of The Game Awards 2025, including reveals like Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, Resident Evil: Requiem, and Tomb Raider Catalyst. George lets loose in George Hates Metal, targeting Abduction’s Truth Is as Sharp a Sword as Vengeance (Existentialismus) and Orbis de Ignis’ Golden Snake (Ancestral Strides), before the episode closes with What We Jammin.

Learn more about the Harsh Vocals podcast at www.harshvocals.com

Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net.

Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks.

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Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

MSRcast 315 - Nevermore Galore

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a monumental episode as we welcome special guest Will Bozarth to dive deep into the legacy of Nevermore—just in time for their long-awaited reunion and upcoming appearance at ProgPower next year. We break down their entire discography in a full tier-list showdown, and trust us…the rankings might surprise you.

But that’s not all—there’s plenty happening across the metal world. We dig into lineup and vocalist shake-ups with Firewind, Arch Enemy, Angra, and Metal Church, plus excitement builds as a brand-new Anthrax record nears completion. Of course, we also share what we’ve been spinning lately, and take some time to get to know Will beyond the riffs.

Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. 

Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. 

Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite!

Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Metal Geeks Podcast 275: Return to Geekery

The Geekery returns! In Episode 275, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George Tripsas reunite to talk metal news, concerts, movies, TV, books, and games. We start with upcoming shows like Death To All with Gorguts, Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Micky Dolenz, along with recaps of the Devo/B-52s show, the Helstar release show, and the Judas Priest and Alice Cooper tour stop.

We move into our latest watches and reads, covering It: Welcome to Derry, Megan 2.0, The Lowdown, Predator: Badlands, our takes on Frankenstein, Freakier Friday, Epic Ride: The Story of Universal, Brutal Dave’s Mike Flanagan rewatches, Weapons, Together, The Toxic Avenger, Plubris, and dive into books with Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Rites, Disney Adults, and Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones.

In gaming, we talk about what we’ve been playing, including Painkiller, Ninja Gaiden 4, Ball x Pit, Keeper, and Angry Video Game Nerd: 8-Bit. This week’s George Hates Metal features tracks from Godark (“Nightmare Walk”), Your Inland Empire (“There Is No Me”), and Sinsaenum (“Spiritual Lies”).

Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net.

Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks.

Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group. 

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Metal Geeks 274: A Conversation with Sawblade 666

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave as they sit down with the legendary artist Sawblade 666 for an in-depth, no-holds-barred conversation. The trio dives into their experiences at the Rock Art Poster Show, explores Sawblade’s early cover work with Mainstream Resistance, and talks about collaborating with heavyweights like Anthrax, Insect Warfare, and many other amazing bands. They also dig into his time in War Master, his killer T-shirts now available at Spencer’s, his rad work with Garbage Pail Kids, and—most importantly—his upcoming Kickstarter for the brutal new comic series Terrorat on Lethal Comics.

A must-listen for metalheads, art fiends, and anyone who loves the intersection of heavy music and cutting-edge creativity. Rock on and geek out!

Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net.

Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks.

Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group. 

Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like.

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MSRcast 314: Never Stop Metaling

In Episode 314 of MSRcast, titled Never Stop Metaling, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed discussion celebrating all things heavy! The duo breaks down the latest in the metal world, from the massive Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax tour announcement to Helloween’s long-awaited return and Megadeth’s bold cover of Ride the Lightning. They also share live concert reviews of Devo and The B-52s’ eccentric tour and the powerhouse pairing of Judas Priest and Alice Cooper. Plus, they talk about Ozzy Osbourne’s new book and look ahead to can’t-miss upcoming shows like Death To All, Death Angel, and Omnium Gatherum.

The conversation takes a deep and emotional turn as they explore the impact of Megadeth possibly ending their career — what that means for the future of thrash metal and how fans react when one of the genre’s giants calls it a day. Rounding out the episode is a killer playlist featuring Unto Others, The Other, Wheel of Time, Memories of Old, Empire Drowns, Defecto, Nailed to Obscurity, Aephanemer, and Aedan Sky, along with what Cary and Sean have been spinning lately, including Lunatic Soul, Blood Sky, Dream Theater, Arouse the Darkness, Ulvehyrde, Psychonaut, and Galactic Empire. Tune in and remember — no matter what happens in the world of metal, you can never stop metaling! 

Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. 

Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. 

Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite!

Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Metal Geeks 273: Rock Art Poster Show of Geekery

Join Cary the Metal Geek as we sit down with Chaz Von Graves and Flynn Préjean, the founders of the Rock Art Poster Show, for an inside look at one of the most exciting events celebrating music, art, and metal culture. We dive into the story behind the show, the artists, and the posters that bring live music to life on the wall.

Catch the Rock Art Poster Show in Houston at Equal Parts Brewing from November 7 through 9, and get inspired by the creativity and passion that fuel this one-of-a-kind experience.

Tune in for art, metal, and pure geekery—this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Tune in and remember: Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘🎮

Stay updated on all our geekery by visiting our website at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net.

Have opinions or ideas? Share them with us via email at msrcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks.

Connect with us on Facebook/MetalGeeks and join the Metal Geeks Society group. 

Subscribe to Metal Geeks Podcast on iTunes, and if you enjoy the show, please leave a 5-star review and give us a like. 

You can also catch us on Apple Music, Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist!

Metal Geeks 272: Turbo Geekery

Cary the Metal Geek and Brutal Dave are back and firing on all cylinders in Turbo Geekery! The guys dive into Rush’s upcoming tour and ticket pricing, the Armored Saint/Michael Schenker UFO show, and pay tribute to legends Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates and iconic artist Drew Struzan.

In What We’re Gaming, they tackle the Xbox Game Pass price hike, explore Silent Hill f, Hades II, Ghost of Yotei, Cronos, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Absolun, and revisit Super Mario Galaxy. Dave also finishes Turbo Overkill and reloads with Rise of the Triad.

For What We’re Watching, it’s a mix of sci-fi, documentaries, and horror as they cover Tron: Ares, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, Black Rabbit, Peacemaker S2, Elio, John Candy: I Like Me, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Alien Earth, and a marathon of Halloween favorites including The Shining, Trick ’R Treat, Cabin in the Woods, and more.

They wrap it up with What We’re Reading, diving into Ozzy’s new memoir Last Rites.

Metal, games, and geekery collide at full speed in this turbo-charged episode of Metal Geeks!

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MSRcast 313: Burning Metal

The flames of metal burn bright in this episode of MSRcast as Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive into the latest happenings from the heavy music world! The duo discuss the blistering new Megadeth single, the powerhouse Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne “War Pigs” charity collaboration, and the brand-new Ozzy Osbourne documentary on Paramount. They also pay tribute to the late Edward Reekers, talk about Rush hitting the road again, and share highlights from the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise and ProgPower USA 2026 lineup.

The conversation continues with discussions on Amorphis, Paradise Lost, and plenty more metal musings that prove the fire never fades. The playlist includes Mors Principium Est, Athorn, Hooded Menace, Manegarm, Wings of Steel, Void, Helstar, and Vintersorg.

Explore the metal universe at msrcast.com, your one-stop hub for all things MSRcast. Immerse yourself in podcast archives, interviews, reviews, and more. 

Connect with us via msrcast@gmail.com, and stay updated on our socials @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. 

Connect with Cary and Sean on Facebook! Be sure to like our official fan page at facebook.com/msrcastofficial for all the latest updates, and join the conversation in our official Facebook group, the Metal Geeks Society—where metalheads and geeks unite!

Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!