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Welcome to the Review Realm — where riffs rule and honest takes reign. 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!
Episodes
- Sevendust’s "One" — A New Chapter After 30 Years
This episode reviews Sevendust's new album, "One." It discusses how the album reflects the band's evolution, musical choices, and what it represents for their career as they enter their fourth decade. The review examines the album's focuse…
- At The Gates' Return: "The Ghost of a Future Dead" Not What You Think
This episode reviews At The Gates' album "The Ghost of a Future Dead," examining its blend of classic sound with modern elements, tightly constructed songs, and layered guitar work.
- Atreyu's Tenth Album: What "The End is Not the End" Really Says!
This review analyzes Atreyu's tenth album, 'The End Is Not the End,' focusing on its blend of melodic heaviness, polished production, and emotionally direct songwriting. It explores the album's place in the band's stylistic evolution and c…
- Sepultura's Final Release: "The Cloud of Unknowing"
This review examines Sepultura's final release, "The Cloud of Unknowing" EP, focusing on its rhythmic intensity, thematic depth, and production. The EP is presented as a concise and reflective conclusion to the band's career.
- Kanonenfieber's "Soldatenschicksale": A Different Kind of War Story!
This episode reviews Kanonenfieber’s Soldatenschicksale, a blackened death metal album based on historical accounts of World War I. The review discusses the album's musical style, including its riffs and production, and its place within Ka…
- Archspire & "Too Fast to Die": Speed Isn’t a Surprise
This review examines Archspire's "Too Fast to Die," highlighting its extreme technical death metal, characterized by relentless speed and precise riffing. It discusses the album's place in the band's evolution and the implications of its t…
- Culture Wars Arrive with "Don’t Speak": A Clear First Statement
This review examines Culture Wars' debut album, "Don't Speak," highlighting its fusion of alt-rock and electronic sounds, distinct songwriting, and atmospheric production.
- Corrosion Of Conformity - Good God / Bad Maan (Album Review) | Just Not Feeling It...
This review discusses Corrosion of Conformity's double album Good God / Bad Maan. It explores how the album balances the band's signature sound with new directions and analyzes its position within COC's discography.
- Black Label Society - Engines of Demolition (Album Review) | For Ozzy!
This episode reviews Black Label Society's album 'Engines of Demolition', noting its characteristic heavy riffs and Zakk Wylde's guitar style. The review examines the album's heavier approach, melodic elements, and its significance within…
- Exodus - Goliath (Album Review) | Mammoth? Behemoth?
This review of Exodus's album Goliath examines the thrash metal record's familiar speed and groove, noting its heavier mid-tempo sections and focused weight. The discussion covers Goliath's place in Exodus's catalog and the band's current…
- Poison The Well - Peace in Place (Album Review) | It's Been 17 Years!
This review examines Poison the Well's latest album, 'Peace in Place', released 17 years after their previous work. It analyzes the metalcore record's controlled intensity, songwriting, and balance of melody and abrasion, considering the b…
- Lamb of God - Into Oblivion (Album Review) | What Is This?
This review examines Lamb of God's tenth album, Into Oblivion, highlighting its signature precision, exploration of darker tones, and emphasis on tight riffs and rhythmic aggression. It discusses the album's musical ideas and its significa…
- Erra - Silence Outlives The Earth (Album Review) | Why All Lower Case?!
Review Realm analyzes Erra's album Silence Outlives the Earth, noting its emphasis on groove, rhythm, and technical precision with a darker tone. The review explores the balance of heaviness and melody, its place in Erra's evolution, and t…
- Rob Zombie - The Great Satan (Album Review) | An Old School Feel
This review covers Rob Zombie's 'The Great Satan,' a 38-minute album released February 27, 2026, noted for its industrial metal, groove, and thrash influences, featuring the return of Riggs and Blasko. The album combines early-era ferocity…
- Charlie Bellmore (Eastblood) - Interview | Metal, Movies, & Godzilla!
This episode features an interview with guitarist Charlie Bellmore, known for his projects including Eastblood. The discussion covers his musical endeavors, the 'How Awesome Is This' podcast, and an interest in Godzilla.
- Gorillaz - The Mountain (Album Review) | What In The World?
This review delves into Gorillaz's album "The Mountain," examining its atmospheric sound, world-building, emotional core, and production. It analyzes how the album fits within the Gorillaz discography, highlighting the band's continued evo…
- Good Tiger - The Most Negative Day of the Year (Album Review) | A Worthy Revisit?
This episode reviews Good Tiger's album, The Most Negative Day of the Year, examining its songwriting, performances, and production to assess the band's progression. The review covers the album's structure and notable moments.
- Converge - Love Is Not Enough (Album Review) | Short Record, Big Range
This review examines Converge's album "Love Is Not Enough," detailing its shift to darker, atmospheric sounds while retaining intensity. It analyzes the band's songwriting, production, and emotional expression, evaluating the success of th…
- Karnivool - In Verses (Album Review) | First Album in 13 Years?!
This review examines Karnivool's album In Verses, focusing on its atmospheric, experimental, and mood-driven songwriting. The analysis covers the album's pacing, melodic choices, and structural risks.
- Big Big Train - Woodcut (Album Review) | A Prog Journey Worth Taking
This episode of Review Realm features an album review of Big Big Train's "Woodcut." The discussion covers the album's pastoral prog elements, storytelling focus, and songwriting clarity, examining its themes, performances, and production.
- Dead Air Divine - The Answer (Album Review) | A New Band?!
This episode features a review of 'The Answer,' the debut album by the new band Dead Air Divine, comprised of former members of Dance Gavin Dance and Born of Osiris. The review analyzes how the album merges past influences with a unique so…
- Crystal Lake - The Weight of Sound (Album Review) | This One's...Something
This review examines Crystal Lake's album 'The Weight of Sound,' analyzing its mix of melody, chaos, and atmosphere. It delves into the record's tone, production, and notable moments, exploring how the shifts between intensity and emotion…
- Poppy - Empty Hands (Album Review) | We Didn't Expect This
This episode reviews Poppy's album 'Empty Hands,' examining its blend of heavy, pop, and experimental elements. The review explores the album's atmosphere, production, themes, and how its contrasts shape the listening experience.
- Megadeth - Megadeth (Album Review) | Last Album! Does It Hold Up?
This Review Realm episode reviews Megadeth's self-titled final album, exploring its musical elements, thematic content, and overall impact as the band's concluding statement.
- Nel Fuoco - Interview | The Journey, The Music, The Meaning
This episode features an interview with artist Nel Fuoco about her album Lost Connection. The conversation delves into her creative process, the album's themes, her musical evolution, and the meaning behind specific songs.
- Nel Fuoco - Lost Connection (Album Review) | A Beautifully Dark Evolution
This Review Realm episode features a track-by-track review of Nel Fuoco's album Lost Connection, analyzing its themes, production, and vocal performance. The review details the album's melancholic and dark evolution, providing an introduct…
- Kreator - Krushers of the World (Album Review) | A Modern Thrash Assault
This episode of Review Realm reviews Kreator's album Krushers of the World, analyzing its thrash aggression, riffs, themes, and production. The review discusses how the album compares to the band's modern work and its overall legacy.
- Trivium - Struck Dead (EP Review) | This EP Goes Hard
This episode of Review Realm reviews Trivium's 'Struck Dead' EP. The review covers the EP's aggression, precision, melodic elements, and thematic depth, noting the band's continued evolution.