The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-04-27) Quarter 2 is already stacking bodies, and the metal release calendar is showing no mercy. On this episode, we dive into the new releases pool to find a surprise, some Midwestern death metal filth, and sludging groove. We also get into why metal music isn’t getting worse or better, and the reason behind why your feelings aren’t facts. Rounding out the night with a powerful interview with Backline on mental health support for touring musicians.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – INTRO

01:05 – REVIEWS

09:32 – Metal Is NOT Getting Worse (Or Better)

18:37 – Commercial break

19:22 – Backline

49:41 – EXTRO

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MUSIC

Atreyu “Children of Light”

Pig's Blood “Standing in Depravity”

Stalemate of Wills “Two Worlds”

Vaeovon “Dreaming of a Stygian Night”

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The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-23) On this episode, we dive into the dark waters of black metal before heading into the dungeon to determine if Dio’s Holy Diver is truly essential listening. We check out three brand-new black metal releases from Daidalos, Domhain, and Merculistarya, explores the legacy of Ronnie James Dio in the Essentials Dungeon, and wraps things up with Chuck Billy of Testament to discuss Para Bellum, the “Thrash of the Titans” tour with Overkill and Destruction, and why 2026 might just be the Year of Thrash.

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https://www.instagram.com/testamentofficial/

https://x.com/testament

https://www.youtube.com/@Testament

https://open.spotify.com/artist/28hJdGN1Awf7u3ifk2lVkg

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/testament/157139

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Timestamps:

00:00 – INTRO

01:05 – REVIEWS

09:28 – Essentials Dungeon: Dio "Holy Diver"

16:23 – Testament

38:45 – EXTRO

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MUSIC

Daidalos “INFERNO”

Domhain “Talamh Lom”

Merculistarya “Merengõ”

Omni Slim “Night Terror”

Dio “Stand Up and Shout”

Black Sabbath “Heaven and Hell”

Dio “Holy Diver”

Dio “Shame On the Night”

Testament “High Noon”

Jacob LIzotte “Gates of Hell”

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The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-09) In this*nice* episode of the Metal Robot Podcast, we talk about the Year of Thrash with our Influencers of Metal Podcast co-host. We spin the magical wheel of Metal Archives Roulette. But first, we check out the latest releases including a requested album to place under the knife.

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Check out Widow’s Peak!

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Widow%27s_Peak/3540440189

https://wpdm.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/widowspeakyyc

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Timestamps:

00:00 – INTRO

01:05 – REVIEWS

08:29 – Metal Archives Roulette

16:27 – Year of Thrash

39:50 – EXTRO

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MUSIC

Lily Löwe "Haunted House"

Sleeping Giant “Mobilizer of Evil”

Deathmarch “Experience My Hate”

Jacob Lizotte “Into The Dark”

Widow’s Peak “The Worming Hour”

Widow’s Peak “Monochrome”

Widow’s Peak “Charlatans Of Industry”

Alex Yarmak “Thrash Metal Instrumental”

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