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In the first bonus episode of the Plague Rages Podcast, heavy metal writer Wolf Rambatz explains how to play the Game of Metal. This episode is the audio version of the video we did for Stereogum’s The Black Market. It includes previews of a full live-play episode Steve Dave and I recorded with Pyrrhon, Weeping Sores, Seputus, and Glorious Depravity member Doug Moore.

0:00 : Intro plus news and announcements.

* Follow me on Twitter @wrambatz for podcast/newsletter updates

* You can read my “Best Metal: 2021” list on RateYourMusic

* Listen to my interview on WUNH 91.3

4:14 : The Game of Metal explainer.

* You can find the Game of Metal on Stereogum’s The Black Market

Music in this episode:

* Kevin MacLeod - “Space Jazz”

* Kevin MacLeod - “Late Night Radio”

* Kevin MacLeod - “Call to Adventure”

Other media:

* Ba Dum Tss!

Our theme song was written and recorded by patrickstateman. Check out Patrick on Fiverr. The “corrections” tag is by jennagetty. Check out Jenna on Fiverr. Additional music is by Kevin MacLeod. You can find more of MacLeod’s work at his website, http://incompetech.com/. Our logos and branding are by Mike Teal. You can check out Mike’s work at storylightmarketing.com and miketealdesign.com.

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