Metal Geeks Podcast/MSRcast Metal Podcast

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! Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at msrcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

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!

Welcome to a very special episode of the Metal Geeks Podcast! Cary the Metal Geek and MSRcast co-host Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by none other than Paul Kuhr from Novembers Doom. We dig into the band’s brand-new album Major Arcana, talk ProgPower memories, Falling Leaves, and plenty of metal musings before diving into Paul’s Star Wars fandom—his involvement with the 501st, his love of the galaxy far, far away, and even comparing Star Wars tattoos! From there, the geekery continues with discussions about Alien: Earth, Superman, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four, and so much more! More info on Novembers Doom: https://novembersdoomband.net/ Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at msrcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

In this episode, Cary the Metal Geek and crew dive deep into a packed slate of metal and geekery. We kick things off with highlights and stories from ProgPower 2025, then pay heartfelt tributes to three legends we’ve recently lost: Robert Redford, Brent Hinds, and Tomas Lindberg. On the film and TV front, we unleash our thoughts on upcoming and cult-favorite projects, including Deathgasm 2, The Toxic Avenger, Nobody 2, Weapons, Peacemaker, Alien: Earth, The Long Walk, and Lego Voyagers. Along the way, we also discuss the phenomenon of Disney Adults and revisit the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Rebels. The gaming side of geekery levels up as we explore the new adventure Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants, dive into the announcement of Borderlands 4, and slash our way through the cyber mayhem of Turbo Overkill. To wrap things up, George takes the mic for another round of George Hates Metal, with this episode’s metal targets being In Mourning and Urne. We also dive into discussions on a wide range of bands, including Green Carnation, Arjen Anthony Lucassen, Novembers Doom, Sanguisugabogg, Krigsgrav, Nailed to Obscurity, Helstar, Coroner, Hooded Menace, Gjallhorn’s Wrath, Revocation, Helloween, Amorphis, Baest, Between the Buried and Me, Der Weg einer Freiheit, and Falling Leaves. Packed with riffs, laughs, tributes, and geeky goodness, Episode 270 proves that wherever metal meets fandom, the Metal Geeks are there to preside over the Order of Geekery!

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are back with a brand-new episode of MSRcast, and this time Cary brings stories straight from ProgPower 2025! Joining the conversation are returning guests Metal Mike and Kim the Voice from the Other Room as the crew dives deep into the festival—sharing favorite bands, debating the best opener, midcard, and headliner, spotlighting the most intriguing set, and even breaking down which acts had the strongest sound, lighting, stage presence, and overall performance. But the metal chatter doesn’t stop there—we also look ahead to the freshly announced ProgPower 2026 lineup and the roster for Hell’s Heroes 2026. 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!

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are back with another heavy dose of metal talk and tunes! In this episode, we dive into a full Bruce Dickinson concert review, explore the reimagining of More Balls to Picasso, and discuss the gothic chaos of Cradle of Filth. We’ll also cover the exciting Power Quest reunion and debate WatchMojo’s latest Top 20 Modern Metal Bands list. As always, we pack the show with a crushing playlist featuring Helloween, In Mourning, Blackbraid, Primal Fear, Charon, Falling Leaves, and more. Plus, Cary shares what’s been spinning in his playlist lately from Green Carnation, November’s Doom, Wolfheart, Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Alice Cooper, Unleashed, Between the Buried and me, Theurgion, Arjen Lucassen, and beyond. Playlist: Helloween - A Little is a Little Too Much In Mourning - Silver Crescent - Song of the Cranes Blackbraid - Wardrums at Dawn on the Day of My Death - Blackbraid III Primal Fear - Far Away - Domination Charon - Fall of Angels - Fall of Angels (single) Falling Leaves - We Are Alone - The Silence That Binds Us 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!

Welcome to MSRcast Episode 310: Into the Doom! In this special extended interview, Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon sit down with Larry Roberts of Novembers Doom to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album Major Arcana. We explore their highly anticipated appearance at ProgPower 2025, reflect on the lasting influence of Celtic Frost, and wander through plenty of other realms of metal and geekery along the way. Doom, riffs, and geek talk—it’s all here in one epic conversation. Playlist: Novembers Doom - Mercy - Major Arcana Novembers Doom - Within My Flesh - To Welcome The Fade Celtic Frost -  Rex Irae (Requiem) - Into the Pandemonium 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!

Join Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, and George  we dive headfirst into a wild mix of metal, movies, TV, and games! We kick things off with a review of the Weird Al concert before breaking down the first wave of Hell’s Heroes 2026 band announcements. Then we geek out over the latest in pop culture, including The White Lotus Season 3, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, King of the Hill, Happy Gilmore 2, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Twisted Metal Season 2, Clown in a Cornfield, Marshmallow, Life of Chuck, and Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. On the gaming side, we level up with takes on Donkey Kong: Bananza, Robocop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Hexen/Heretic Remaster, Mafia: The Old Country, Ultrakill, and a discussion about the most influential gaming console in our own lives. In our George Hates Metal segment, George faces down Shadecrown – The Art of Grieving, while we also spotlight new metal from Blackbraid III, Technologist, Nailed to Obscurity, Kirigsgrav, Crimson Shadows, Shadecrown, and Black Knight,  Whether you’re here for the laughs, the riffs, or the geeky deep-dives, we’ve got you covered. Keep it Metal, Keep it Geeky! 🤘 Stay updated on all our geekery at metalgeekspodcast.com or metalgeeks.net. Share your ideas at msrcast@gmail.com, and follow us on Twitter/X @metalgeeks and @msrcast, Instagram @metalgeeks, and Facebook at Metal Geeks or the Metal Geeks Society group. Subscribe on iTunes—leave a 5-star review and a like if you enjoy the show—and catch us on Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify by adding us to your playlist!

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they're joined by Chris and Justin from the Metal Exchange Podcast for an in-depth beginner’s guide to ProgPower USA! We kick things off by paying tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, then dive into everything you need to know about attending the festival—from travel tips to band highlights. Plus, we showcase music from this year’s lineup, including Cemetery Skyline, November's Doom, Eclipse, and Skald. Got questions about ProgPower? We’ve got answers. Playlist: Black Sabbath - Solitude Cemetery Skyline - The Coldest Heart November’s Doom - Major Arcana Eclipse - The Downfall of Eden Skald - Fimbulvetr 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!

Join your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Not-So-Brutal George as they're joined by friend of the show and Harsh Vocals host Justin Corbett for a jam-packed return to geekery! In this episode, the crew reflects on the recent passing of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, dives into the Back to the Beginning show, and discusses a wild variety of geeky goodness including Sinners, Heads of State, It's Always Sunny, The Bear, Superman, Duster, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Until Dawn, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Friendship, Eddington, Dexter, Thunderbolts, and Ironheart. In gaming, we explore the madness of Donkey Kong Bananza, the shadows of Shadow Labyrinth, and finally wrap up the main story of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. And of course, no episode is complete without a chaotic round of George Hates Metal, where each host brings a band to the ring: Cold Slither, Pteraeon, and Atlantic. 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist

In episode 308 of MSRcast, we journey Beyond the Metal! Your hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a jam-packed episode featuring a recap of Comicpalooza 2025, reactions to the first band announcements for 70,000 Tons of Metal, and thoughts on Lux Terminus stepping in at ProgPower USA. We also discuss the recent Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath tribute show and wrap things up with some spirited rounds of This or That: Metal Edition. The episode’s playlist includes tracks from Valhalore, Fairyland, Defenders of the Faith, The Bleak Picture, Hexvessel, Insania, Ambush, and Leverage. Keep it metal!  Playlist: Valhalore - Edge of Forever - Beyond the Stars Fairyland - To the Stars and Beyond - The Story Remains Defenders of the Faith - Darkside Brigade - Odes to the Gods The Bleak Picture - Plagued By Sorrow - Shades of Life Hexvessel - Mother Destroyer - Nocturne Insania - The Trinity - The Great Apocalypse Ambush - Evil IN All Dimensions Leverage - Moon of Madness - Gravity 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. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

In this episode of Metal Geeks, we’re recapping our wild and geeky adventure at Comicpalooza 2025! From meeting the cast of Resident Alien to chatting with the legendary Patton Oswalt and soaking in all the pop culture mayhem, it was a weekend to remember. Then, we take you to the full recording of our live panel at the Podcast Pavilion, where we revisited the glory days of Astroworld with special guests Bryan Fuqua, a Six Flags expert and historian, and Juan from Super Happy Incredible Toys, whose art keeps the spirit of Houston’s beloved theme park alive. It’s a celebration of fandom, nostalgia, and of course, 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. 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist  

Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon return with a packed episode covering hot takes on Sleep Token and the ongoing debate around gatekeeping in metal. We also dive into Katatonia’s newly announced album Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, fan outrage over Iron Maiden’s current setlist, and the reveal of Helloween’s upcoming album. Plus, we preview anticipated post-summer releases from Arjen Lucassen, Amorphis, and Paradise Lost, and discuss why Jon Aldara won’t be touring with Iotunn. We also nerd out over the newly revealed lineup for G.I. Joe’s fictional metal band Cold Slither, and as always, spin a killer playlist to soundtrack the conversation. This episode features tracks from Elvenking, Slow Fall, Opia, Everon, The Haunted, Maestrick and Mercury Tide. Turn it up and Keep it Metal!  Playlist: Elvenking - Gone Epoch - Reader of the Runes (Luna) Slow Fall - Mercury Moon - Blood Eclipse Opia - The Fade - I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep Everon - No Embrace - Shells  The Haunted - death to the crown - songs of last resort Maestrick - Upside Down - Espresso Della Vita: Lunare Mercury Tide - And between Day and Night - Walls of Confusion   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. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Spread the metal love – share the show, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Join the Metal Geeks crew for a jam-packed episode full of metal and pop culture madness! We dive into the Epic Universe opening date, ProgPower Day 2 updates, meeting Dave Bautista, and highlights from Murderbot, The Righteous Gemstones, The Agency, The Last of Us, Duster, Paddington 3, Andor S2, and more. We also discuss Gary Holt from Exodus’s book, and Minor Threats from Patton Oswalt.  We discuss new comic, film, and game news—including Doom: The Dark Ages, Avengers: Doomsday, and the game of raising a baby! Plus, George Hates Metal jams some Maestrick and discussions about Kardashev, Behemoth, Ghost, Trick Or Treat, The Man-Eating Tree, Hexvessel, Slow Fall, …And Oceans, Haken, and more. Keep it Metal, and 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. 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist

Welcome to MSRcast Episode 306! We're bringing you another killer playlist featuring tracks from Behölder, Allegaeon, The Man-Eating Tree, Trick Or Treat, Serenity in Murder, Kardashev, Tribunal, and, making their first appearance on our "Well, I've Never" segment, Keiser! We also dive into ProgPower Day 2 updates with the addition of Novembers Doom, the massive Judas Priest/Alice Cooper/Corrosion of Conformity tour, the long-awaited Savatage reunion, Devin Townsend's latest project The Moth, and new album discussions from Eluveitie, Epica, Soliloquim, Elvenking, In The Woods..., Benediction, Dream Evil, Gama Bomb, and more. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist:  Behölder - Draconian (Slave or Master) - In The Temple of the Tyrant Allegaeon - The Swarm - The Ossuary Lens The Man-Eating Tree - Ruins of Insanity  - Night Verses Trick Or Treat - Bloodmoon - Ghosted Serenity in Murder - Never Defiled - Timeless Reverie Kardashev - Seed of the Night - Alunea Keiser - Eternal Onslaught - Our Wretched Demise Tribunal - A Wound Unhealing - In Penitence and Ruin 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

🎙️ Get ready to journey South of Geekery with Metal Geeks Episode 265! Cary the Metal Geek, Brutal Dave, George, and special guest Josh Rundquist from Heavy Debriefings dive deep into the latest ProgPower drama (thanks, visa issues!), explore Universal’s Epic Universe, and even wade into the ongoing saga of Jon Schaffer. We cover everything from Side Quest, The White Lotus, Mufasa, and Mid Century Modern, to South of Midnight and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Plus, we break down the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2 and play some epic rounds of “This or That” focused on metal and video games. Don’t miss new tracks from Belle Morte and Hands of Goro in our “George Hates Metal” segment! 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 BlueSky at @msrcast.bsky.social. We’re also on Instagram at @metalgeeks. Join the conversation in the Metal Geeks Society Facebook Group and connect with us on Facebook.com/MetalGeeks! 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Welcome to episode 305 of MSRcast, titled Seize the Metal! Join Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon as they welcome special guests Metal Mike and renowned metal photographer Gonzo to relive their epic weekend at Hell’s Heroes VII! In this episode, we dive into the festival’s highlights, sharing our favorite performances and unforgettable moments. Plus, we discuss the latest releases from Cradle of Filth, Arch Enemy, IQ, Grima, Serenity In Murder, and more! Get ready for a deep dive into the world of heavy music—press play and Seize the Metal! Playlist:  Hirax - Armageddon - Faster Than Death The Night Eternal - In Tartarus - Fatale Hanging Garden - To Seize the Night - The Unending 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

In this episode of Metal Geeks (Episode 264: Gravitas Geekery), we’re joined by Justin and Christian from Harsh Vocals to discuss our plans for Hell’s Heroes VII and review recent concerts, including Swallow the Sun with Harakari for the Sky and Ensiferum. We also talk about The Penguin, Daredevil: Born Again, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and Split Fiction. Plus, we cover new metal releases and for the first time ever, we review the new Majestica album—Justin shares his thoughts on Power Metal!  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. 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.

Join us for another epic episode of MSRcast, where we dive into the latest in the world of metal! We break down our experiences at the Swallow the Sun and Dream Theater concerts, discuss the sudden viral rise of Bobby Liebling, and explore the latest on Bruce Dickinson’s solo tour and ProgPower updates. Plus, we dive into the unfortunate events on the 80’s Cruise involving Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe and his fiancée, unpacking what went down and its impact. We also celebrate Queensrÿche’s triumphant return to the charts, proving their legacy is stronger than ever, and honor the lives and legacies of In Vain’s Sindre Nedland and former Annihilator vocalist Coburn Pharr, paying tribute to their contributions to the metal world. Our playlist is packed with killer tracks from Ebonheart, Noirum, Kilmara, Annihilator, Brainstorm, Pentagram, and Avantasia, and we introduce our brand-new segment, "Well, I've Never...", featuring Villagers of Ioannina City. Horns up and keep it metal! Playlist: Ebonheart - You Are Alone - Face Our Fear Noirum - Jotunheimen - Nature Tiktaalika - Gods of Pangea - Gods of Pangea  Kilmara - Take Me Back (ft Daniel Heiman) - Journey to the Sun  Annihilator - Stonewall - Never, Neverland Villagers of Ioannina City - Age of Aquarius Brainstorm - False Memories - Plague of Rats  Pentagram - I spoke To Death - Lightning In A Bottle Avantasia - Avalon (with Adrienne Cowan) - Here Be Dragons 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 Twitter @msrcast and @themetalpigeon. Join Cary and Sean on Facebook, and don’t forget to like our fan page at http://www.facebook.com/msrcastofficial. Find us on Instagram @msrcast. Spread the metal love – share the show, tweet about it, subscribe on iTunes, and leave a review. Enjoy the metal journey, and Keep It Metal!

Welcome to Metal Geeks Episode 263: The Multiverse of Geekery! This time, we’re hanging out with special guest DJ R3NEGADE for a jam-packed episode full of geeky goodness and metal mayhem. Cary shares his experience meeting the legendary Troy Baker, we dive into Dream Theater’s 40th-anniversary concert, and we celebrate 50 years of Saturday Night Live. We also test our trivia skills with Pop Culture Jeopardy and break down the Tournament of Champions VI Pre-Qualifiers. On the film and TV side, we’re talking The Substance, Up For Auction, Cobra Kai, Common Side Effects, The Pitt, Invincible, The White Lotus, Reacher, and The Gorge. Plus, we geek out over the Andor Season 2 trailer, Captain America: Brave New World, and Daredevil: Born Again. And for all the gamers out there, we dig into Guns of Fury, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Hearthstone: Starcraft. And of course, it wouldn’t be Metal Geeks without George Hates Metal! This time, George suffers through Ebonheart, The Night Flight Orchestra, Green Lung, and Zatox. Will he actually like any of it? Probably not—but you’ll have to listen to find out! Keep it metal, and 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. 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 Stitcher, Google Play, and Spotify—add us to your playlist.