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Metal Geeks 282: Summer of Gaming Geekery

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Kim the Mrs. Metal Geek, and special guest host James from the Goodnight and Good Game Podcast dive into a packed show covering the biggest gaming announcements and the latest in geek culture.

We kick things off with a recap of Comicpalooza 2026, discuss recent live performances from Christopher Anton and Mike Tramp, and talk about Hasbro's newly reformatted release of Transformers: The Movie, featuring contributions from Matt Harvey, Gus Rios, Ross Sewage, and more.

In What We’re Watching, we discuss the final season of The Boys, For All Mankind, the premiere episode of Widow’s Bay, Lorne, and Pop Culture Jeopardy. We also spend some time talking about the Masters of the Universe film and the latest look at Spider-Noir.

In What We Star Wars, we share our thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu, while What We Gaming features impressions of Mina the Hollower and 007 First Light.

The main event is a deep dive into all the biggest announcements from PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Nintendo Direct. From major reveals and surprise announcements to the games we're most excited to play, we break down everything that stood out during gaming's biggest week of the year.

We also discuss Lord of the Lost's "I'm a Diamond" and wrap things up with What We Jammin'.

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

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MSRcast 323: The Underrated Elite

On this episode of MSRcast, we kick things off with news on Firewind joining the lineup for ProgPower USA, the first band announcements for Maryland Deathfest, discussion of recent Christopher Anton and Mike Tramp live shows, and details on the upcoming Haserot listening party happening June 26 at Sound Exchange.

For our main topic, we shine a spotlight on some of metal's most underrated bands, celebrating artists who never received the recognition they deserved despite releasing outstanding music. We start with a couple of new tracks including Vision Divine and Anubis. Along the way, we spin tracks from Solitude Aeturnus, Thunder, The Demonseeds, Gardenian, Drain STH, Susperia, and a discussion of new music from Vision Divine, Atavistia, Spirit Adrift, Draconian, Anubis, As The Sun Falls, Godthrymm, Devin Townsend, and Monolord. Tune in for deep cuts, hidden gems, and plenty of metal discussion.

Playlist: 
Vision Divine - 18 (It Feels Like Heaven) - A Clockwork Reverie
Anubis - Celestial - Anthromorphicide
Solitude Aeturnus - Falling - Through the Darkest Hour
Thunder - Dirty Love - Backstreet Symphony
The Demonseeds - Fail - Knee Deep in Hell’s Grasp
Gardenian - DO ME NOW - Two Feet Stand
Drain STH - I Don’t Mind - Horror Wrestling
Susperia - Devil May Care - Unlimited

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Metal Geeks 281: For All Geekery

On Metal Geeks 281: For All Geekery, the crew dives into a packed mix of geek news, reviews, and metal. The show opens with talk of the Monkeeing Around Podcast  that Cary the Metal Geek was on, the benefit for Garrick Smith from Helstar, along with a review of Helloween/Beast In Black.

In What We Watching, the crew breaks down High Potential, Project Hail Mary, For All Mankind, Widow’s Bay, Euphoria Season 3, Bloodhounds Seasons 1 & 2, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and Thrash. What We Marvel centers on Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, while What We Reading digs into There Is No Antimemetics Division. What We Star Wars explores Maul: Shadow Lord, and What We Gaming covers Chainstaff, Mouse P.I. For Hire, and Pragmata.

George Hates Metal delivers Rezn – “Cloudfall,” Witch Ripper – “The Portal / Through the Hourglass,” and Melechesh – “The Seventh Verdict / Sentinels of Shamash,” followed by reactions to the Resident Evil (Zach Cregger) trailer.

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MSRcast 322: Riff Forward

MSRcast 322: Riff Forward charges ahead with a stacked episode as we recap the epic Helloween & Beast In Black San Antonio show, dive into early talk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and react to the unexpected mashup vibes of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reimagined with The Muppets. We also unpack the surprise final album from Spirit Adrift and discuss Metal Church as part of the episode’s conversation. Plus, we’ve got a killer playlist featuring Helloween, Winterfylleth, Haserot, The Solitude, Myrath, Mammon’s Throne, Witch Ripper, and Power Paladin—so crank it up and riff forward with us! 

This week’s playlist includes:

Helloween - Hey Lord! - Better Than Raw

Winterfylleth - Perdition’s Flame - The Unyielding Season

Haserot - Poverty of Thought

The Solitude - Deny The Sun - The Sound of Absent Life

Myrath - Still the Dawn Will Come - Wilderness of Mirrors

Mammon’s Throne - Elixir - My Body to the Worms

Witch Ripper - Symmetry of the Hourglass - Through the Hourglass

Power Paladin - The Royal Road - Beyond the Reach of Enchantment

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Metal Geeks 280: The Art of Geekery

Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Justin from the Harsh Vocals Podcast bring the noise in Episode 280! The crew kicks things off with Top of the Show News, including a full Hell’s Heroes review and a rundown of the Acid Bath show, alongside Obituary, High on Fire, and Necrofier. They also dive into the surprising cancellation of Nevermore’s U.S. appearance at ProgPower and the announcement that Ashes of Ares will step in to perform The Dark Saga.

From there, it’s a packed round of “What We Watching,” covering Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, For All Mankind, Invincible Season 5, and Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die. George also checks in with Project Hail Mary and Anaconda.

The crew keeps the Marvel hype going with Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Gaming gets a heavy spotlight with titles like Crimson Desert, Yakuza: Like a Dragon – Infinite Wealth, Resident Evil Requiem, Super Meat Boy 3D, and South of Midnight—plus a discussion on the latest PlayStation price hikes and what it means for gamers.

Plus, don’t miss another installment of George Hates Metal, featuring The Silver The episode wraps with a killer “What We Jammin” segment, including talk on Sun Don’t Shine (featuring members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, and Down), alongside tracks from Winterfylleth, Myrath, At The Gates, Exodus, Green Carnation, Temple of Void, Lomsk, Graufar, Fire Magic, Nazghor, Galibot, Toward the Throne, and more.

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 321: The Skies Turn Metal

MSRcast 321: The Skies Turn Metal – Hell’s Heroes VIII Review

The skies darken and the riffs get heavier as MSRcast returns with Episode 321! Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into the chaos and glory of Hell’s Heroes VIII, breaking down standout performances, unforgettable moments, and why this fest continues to be a must-attend for true metalheads.

On the new music front, we spotlight and preview upcoming releases from Armored Saint, Moonspell, Spell, Hecate Enthroned, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, and Draconian, alongside fresh cuts from Neurosis, Exodus, Lamb of God, Angus McSix (yes, really 😄), Temple of Void, and Hanging Garden.We also dig into:Green Carnation and their epic continuation A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, Geoff Tate tackling Operation: Mindcrime 3, The formation of Lex Legion, featuring members tied to King Diamond’s legacy, and news on a new Anthrax album aiming for a more mature sound with a September release window. 

Plus, we take a moment to honor the legacy of Phil Campbell.

This week’s playlist includes:

• Vreid – The Skies Turn Black
• Temple Balls – There Will Be Blood
• Voidchaser – Hyperconverter
• Deadvoid Inc – Grounding the Unreal
• Aeon Gods – Birth of Light

Turn it up and let the skies turn metal. 🤘

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Metal Geeks 279: Celebration of Geekery

This week, Cary, Brutal Dave, and George dive into everything metal, geek, and pop culture! We kick things off with our uninformed Oscar predictions, reveal the latest Comicpalooza 2026 guests, and dive into the Nevermore 2026 lineup. On the screen, we’re watching Scrubs Season 10, Wings: Man on the Run, Tournament of Champions, Ted Season 2, and Shrinking Season 3, while George shares his takes on Knight in the Seven Kingdoms, DTF St. Louis, Rental Family, the Scrubs reboot, and The Simpsons Season 37 & 800th episode. In comics, we’re reading We Are Taking Everyone Down from Image Comics.

Gamers, get ready for Mini Shoot Adventures, Resident Evil Requiem, and High on Life 2. George Hates Metal brings the heat with Vreid’s From These Woods, and our jam session covers a massive range of new metal, delivering everything from crushing riffs to epic melodies for every metalhead to enjoy.

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MSRcast 320: Travels With A Headbanger

Welcome back to MSRcast, the Mainstream Resistance Podcast! On this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by a very special guest — Daniel Fenton from the Travels With A Headbanger YouTube channel.

Daniel jumps on the show to talk about his channel and how he’s been documenting metal adventures around the world. We dive into the madness of Hell’s Heroes, share stories from the high seas aboard 70,000 Tons of Metal, talk about other unforgettable metal festivals, and celebrate the global community that makes heavy metal such an incredible culture. So crack a beverage, crank the volume, and join us for another worldwide metal conversation on MSRcast! 🤘

Subscribe and learn more at https://www.youtube.com/@TravelsofaHeadbanger

Playlist:

Battle Ruins - Glorious Dead Lay Under Waves - Glorious Dead

Jag Panzer - Reign of the Tyrants - Ample Destruction

Iron Savior - Forever Young - Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy

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MSRcast 319: Monuments to Metal

This week, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into a packed show of metal news, reviews, and killer tracks. We kick things off with the newly revealed lineup from Nevermore and discuss the latest developments surrounding Arch Enemy’s vocalist. From there, we break down a live show experience featuring Katatonia and Opeth, and discuss the latest brutality from Kreator, and finally have our discussion on the new Megadeth. 

We also look ahead to must-see upcoming shows including Hell’s Heroes, Dethklok with Amon Amarth, and Helloween alongside Beast In Black.

The playlist is stacked with heavy hitters and hidden gems, featuring Cold Communion, Vandor, Freedom Call, For My Pain…, Tailgunner, Sad Whisperings and Kreator. 

In our “What We’re Jamming” segment, we crank up new and notable releases from Mega Colossus, Monstrosity, Worm, Mayhem, and the latest from Hellripper.

Playlist:

Cold Communion - Threshold - Monuments to Ruin

Vandor - Another Life - The Ember Eye Pt II : The Portal of Truth

Freedom Call/Ensiferum - Heavy Metal Happy Core

For My Pain… - Time Will Heal Our Wounds - Buried Blue

Tailgunner - War in Heaven - Midnight Blitz

Kreator - Blood of our Blood - Krushers of the World

Sad Whisperings - Shadow Work - The Hermit 

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

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

Metal Geeks 278: The Burden of Geekery

This week on Metal Geeks, we kick things off with some heavy headlines—paying tribute to Catherine O’Hara and James Van Der Beek, talking a quick plunge into the madness of 70,000 Tons of Metal, reacting to Josh D’Amaro stepping in as Disney’s new CEO, and pouring one out for the last Houston-area Alamo Drafthouse closures. From there, we dive into what we’ve been watching—from Roofman and Caught Stealing to The Muppet Show and The ’Burbs. George loads up GT with The Rip, Fackham Hall, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, and The Pitt, while we break down the Mandalorian and Grogu “Superb Owl” spot, Marvel’s Wonder Man, and the game Romeo Is A Dead Man. And of course, George Hates Metal returns with Marianas Rest’s Burden bringing the emotional devastation. Heavy riffs, geek debates, and absolute chaos—just the way we like it. 🤘

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! 🤘🎮