Metal Geeks Podcast/MSRcast Metal Podcast

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon welcome Justin and Chris from The Metal Exchange Podcast for a deep dive into everything ProgPower USA 2026! With the festival fast approaching, we break down the lineup, discuss the bands we’re most excited to see, and make our picks for the must-see performances. We also look ahead to the future with our wish list of bands we’d love to see on next year’s ProgPower lineup.

But there’s plenty more metal to discuss! We catch up on the latest Hell’s Heroes news, including the 2027 lineup, and dive into the ongoing Demon Hunter lawsuit and the controversy surrounding the name KPop Demon Hunters.

Plus, we’ve got a killer setlist featuring Sunburst, Scardust, Threshold, Kamelot, and Sarof.

ProgPower predictions, festival wish lists, heavy metal news, and plenty of geekery—this episode has it all!

Check out The Metal Exchange Podcast at metalexchangepodcast.com and follow Justin and Chris on social media for more metal discussions, reviews, interviews, and news. 

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!

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The Metal Geeks are back with another round of brand new geekery! 🤘🎬🎮📚

We kick things off with plenty of news including Wacken 2026 livestreams, King Diamond welcoming Gus G as its new guitarist, the first bands announced for 70,000 Tons of Metal, Hell’s Heroes 2027, the Transformers 40th Anniversary soundtrack, and some Comic Con news that couldn’t wait!. 

Then it’s time for What We Watching, with everything from The Odyssey, The Sheep Detectives, Masters of the Universe, and Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender to Batman: The Caped Crusader, Disclosure Day, Ready or Not 2, King of the Hill, and Every MST3K Ever! (That is what it is called!)

In What We Marvel, we swing into Spider-Man: Brand New Day and  X-Men ’97. 

For What We Gaming, we talk Solateria, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, and Brutal Dave finally gets around to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Our main topic puts two geeky favorites head-to-head in The Gauntlet Game! It’s a battle of fandoms as we go matchup by matchup, choosing between two iconic choices until only one remains. 

Then it's time for George Hates Metal, featuring TodoMal's Lucid Nightmare and plenty of questionable musical opinions.

Finally, we turn up the volume for What We Jammin, featuring new music from Tony Iommi with Jørn Lande, Finsterforst, Fen, Crypted Roots with Berzan Omen on vocals, and Arise From Worms featuring Flo Mounier, Steve Tucker, Derek Sherinian, and Sonny Lombardozzi.

It's movies, TV, Marvel, Star Wars, gaming, comics, metal, questionable opinions, and brand new geekery all packed into one episode of Metal Geeks — because there's always more stuff to geek out about!

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon welcome Erick Valverde from Falsimonian for an in-depth conversation about the band's music, influences, and upcoming release. The crew also dives into the latest metal news and discussions, including Anthrax's new song "The Edge of Perfection," the upcoming one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's passing, and the death of legendary drummer Mike Browning of Nocturnus A.D., formerly of Morbid Angel and Acheron, at the age of 62.

The episode also features a discussion about what they're looking forward to at ProgPower, an update on Hell's Heroes 2027, and the first 14 bands announced for 70000 Tons of Metal. Plus, the crew discusses recent layoffs affecting Metal Injection, MetalSucks, and the Blast Beat Network and what the changes could mean for metal media.

All this, plus plenty of metal geekery and a killer playlist featuring Gorod, TodoMal, Falsimonian, Children of Bodom, Anthrax, and Einherjer.

Playlist:

• Gorod – "Remains" – Remains
• TodoMal – "Lucid Nightmare" – Graveyards of Joy
• Falsimonian – "The Enemy" – For Survival
• Children of Bodom – "Hate Me" – Follow The Reaper
• Falsimonian – "Freefall" – For Survival
• Anthrax – "The Edge of Perfection" – Cursum Perficio
• Einherjer – "Arr for Arr" – Lifeblood

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George dive into one of the biggest conversations in gaming as PlayStation announces plans to end physical game production by January 2028. What does the continued shift toward an all-digital future mean for collectors, preservation, ownership, and gamers who still love having a shelf full of games? The crew also discusses Xbox's latest changes and layoffs, sharing their thoughts on where the gaming industry is headed.

Before the main topic, they cover Iron Maiden selling half of their catalog, name, and likeness rights, Napalm Death's unforgettable NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and pay tribute to Mike Browning and actor Sam Neill. In What We Watching, they discuss Widow's Bay, Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, Supergirl, The Furious, Ready or Not 2, Cold Storage, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. The gaming conversation includes Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and far too many Steam games to count.

We wrap things up with another edition of George Hates Metal, featuring Anthrax and Besvärjelsen, followed by a discussion of our favorite Gothic Metal bands and albums. We also talk about new releases from Left to Die, Converge, Sojourner, SUBMASQ, Dominum, Moonspell, Undrowned, Mastodon, and more. Whether you're a physical media collector, a digital-only gamer, a metalhead, or just here for the geekery, this episode has something for everyone.

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 social media, @metalgeeks, and @msrcast. 

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

 

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon venture into the dark, atmospheric world of Gothic Metal. Using Louder Sound's recent Top 25 Gothic Metal Albums list as a jumping-off point, they each build and debate their own essential Gothic Metal albums, discussing the records that defined the genre and the hidden gems that deserve more attention.

After the Gothic Metal deep dive, the guys pay tribute to Shaun Glass and reflect on his lasting impact on the metal scene. They also discuss the crushing new album from Haserot and celebrate the long-awaited reunion of Edguy.

Music featured on this episode includes Moonspell, Undrowned, HIM, Lord of the Lost, Sentenced, and Type O Negative.

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.

On this episode of Metal Geeks, Cary the Metal Geek and George Tripsas return with another packed episode covering the latest in movies, TV, gaming, comics, and heavy metal. We discuss everything we've been watching, including Funny AF, Widow's Bay, For All Mankind Season 5, Toy Story 5, Masters of the Universe, House of the Dragon, Little Brother, Disclosure Day, Legends, Last Samurai Standing, Dark Matter and Hoppers. We also talk about what we're reading with Jays of Future Past and Blake Crouch's Recursion, dive into gaming with the latest GTA 6 release date news, 007 First Light, LEGO Batman, and Ghost of Yōtei on PlayStation Portal, and discuss what's tickling our geek, including excitement for X-Men '97 Season 2.

George returns with another edition of George Hates Metal, reviewing tracks from Einherjer, C.O.F.F.I.N., and Blarf, before we wrap things up with What We Jammin', featuring new music from Green Carnation, Walg, Masterplan, Entropist, Paul McCartney, Micky Dolenz, Warning, Radiant Black, Gravety, Einherjer, Tarja, Lex Legion, Sleeping Pulse, Junius, and the Haserot album release party! Join us for another episode packed with geek culture, gaming, comics, and plenty of metal!

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

 

On this episode of MSRcast, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon kick things off with the latest metal news, including the highly anticipated reunion show from Edguy, upcoming live streams from Hellfest, rumors of a 2027 tour from Faith No More, thoughts on A Screaming Life by Kim Thayil, and news that Mike Mangini has joined Godsmack. They also discuss the newly announced 2026 tour from Sleep.

Musically, the crew spotlights new tracks from Radiant Black with "Through the Valley of Decay" and Atavistia with "Old Gods Awaken." Later, they share the albums currently dominating their playlists, including releases from Gravety, Tarja, Vanden Plas, Seven Metal Sins, and Sleeping Pulse.

For the main topic, MSRcast launches the first-ever Metal World Cup, a 32-country single-elimination tournament to determine which nation produces the best metal. Using criteria such as historical influence, legendary bands, consistency, subgenre diversity, and global impact, the hosts debate each matchup and begin narrowing the field in a battle for international metal supremacy. Tune in and see if your country has what it takes to claim the crown! 🤘🌍🎸

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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