This episode the guys talk about Death Is Little More, the super powerful new album from Hartford based crushers Boundaries. If you’re down with high octane dissonance, bruising riffs and heartfelt lyrics, this is absolutely an album worth checking out. It’s a wonderful bit of music.

In discussing the album and the powerful lyrical content, the guys touch on mental heath and the importance of self care. If you’re struggling with anything or just need to talk to someone about your problems or the issues that you’re facing, don’t be ashamed to reach out for help. There are many resources available (some of them for free.) While they’re not a sponsor, Better Help can be a great starting point for you. https://www.betterhelp.com/

Many thanks to our new sponsors Hero Trader https://www.herotrader.com/ and Hero Grader https://www.herograder.com/ for the support! If you’re a comic junkie or you found a stack of old graphic novels that you’d like some info on, be sure to ring them up. And if you need your books graded, they’re just the ticket!

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The STR guys were happy to have a few visitors in the house for a chat this week! Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) joined the fray for a conversation about Patriarchs In Black’s new album Visioning, working remotely, songs named Robert, writing flows and relationships.

If you want to donate to a great cause or are looking to adopt a dog, be sure to head over to www.rescuerowinc.org. A great organization run by great people!

00:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews
00:56 Patriarchs In Black’s new album Visioning – Writing process and flow
04:59 Using technology to work remotely
08:37 Old school versus new school work flows
11:08 Patriarchs In Black – Visioning – Track by track
24:00 Johnny’s relationship with Bill Ward
27:03 Johnny’s early bands
28:41 Eye Am
31:50 What makes a songwriter or musician “great?”
36:45 The lasting effect of Type O Negative and TON’s future plans
39:20 Type O Negative merchandise
42:50 Cover songs - Modern style and production versus “vintage” styles and production
47:30 Rescue Row pet rescue and adoption

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#patriarchsinblack #danlorenzo #johnnykelly #typeonegative #billward #doom #metal #stoner #podcast #interview #albumreview #shittalkreviews

This time around Derek got progged over the head. And he liked it!

Charismatic Leaders is the third release from Finland’s progmetal gurus Wheel. As the resident Shit Talk prog guy, John wanted to bring it to the table. The album is great and is covered with just enough frosting for Derek (the resident thrash guy) to dig it too; the consensus is that if you dig the metal but are new to the progressive side of things, you might dig this as well.

https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews and links to casts of the pod variety.

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John and Derek sat down this time around to do the Devil’s Work. (Or rather, to chat about Kerry King’s new album From Hell I Rise.) It’s all Kerry King, but with enough touches of the Slayer to keep the diehard fans into it. It’s got so much power that Derek wants to run back to the woods in Vermont and start throwing beer kegs around if that’s any indication… It’s a strong record and definitely worth checking out.

You can find all the other reviews and shenaniganry at https://www.shittalkreviews.com as well as step by step instructions on how to crochet a really cute scarf for Aunt Janine. Swing by for a visit. You’re SURE to be completely whelmed by the experience.

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It’s a “West-Coast-reverbed-out-surf-punk-with-tight-and-bouncy-Britrock” kind of week as the guys talk about Cold World, the latest release from L.A. based Death Lens. An album filled with ear worms, great production and big energy, the Shit Talk triumvirate get into it.

You know where the STR site is, but we’re gonna remind you again anyway: https://www.shittalkreviews.com is where you can check out all the reviews, interviews and whatnot, grab yourself a sticker pack and learn how to drive a stick shift.

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On this episode of Shit Talk Reviews Derek and John have a chat with Gwyn Strang, the celestial frontwoman from Cleveland based doom band Frayle. Pull up a chair, light a candle and spend some time with them.

The interview is up now on YouTube and on all streaming platforms.
Links in bio.

0:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews
0:33 Hi Gwyn!
1:00 Influences and background
1:30 New album and upcoming events for Frayle
3:05 Working with a producer
6:22 The Yin to Peter Steele's Yang
7:45 Gwyn's creative process
10:40 The 1692 album
13:50 Frayle's aesthetic
15:30 Writing for herself versus writing for the audience
16:50 The House of Wills
18:15 Working with the Canton Symphony Orchestra
20:45 Touring
22:21 Gwyn's perfect day
24:00 What Gwyn's listening to

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all the reviews, podcasts and instructions on how to plug the hole in your
tire. (Protip – Hubba Bubba and some random twigs do NOT work in a pinch…)

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#thewhitewitch #skinandsorrow #1692 #napalmrecords

This time around the fellas are chatting about VOIDKIND, the new release from Scottish prog sludge band DVNE. It’s a strong record and the guys have plenty to say about it. Grab yourself some snacks and a cold one (we’d recommend some haggis with cracked pepper crisps and a Harviestoun…) and drop in for the convo!

The video version is up now on YouTube (if you've got the stones to look at the ugly mugs of the Shit Talk trifecta!)

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Daniel Freyberg is a monstrous guitar player and songwriter who has played with Naildown, Norther, Children Of Bodom and Crownshift. Crownshift's debut album was released on May 10 2024 and it's absolutely killer. Derek and John had the chance to talk with him about all things Daniel, Crownshift, gear and some of Crownshift's future plans.

Grab yourself some snacks and a coffee and check out what's happening with one of today's great metal musicians:

0:00 Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews!
1:04 Origins of Crownshift and the album material
3:44 Songwriting process
6:59 Recording in a private studio vs in a commercial studio
10:08 The evolution of touring
11:22 Gear and equipment
13:40 Vocalist Tommy Tuovinen
17:30 Prepping for 2024 Crownshift tour
18:52 Daniel's musical origins
20:23 Heavy music in the United States vs in Europe
22:27 Daniel's early band history
23:45 Musical guilty pleasures and current listening material
26:18 Crownshift's future

Head on over to https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the podcasts and reviews. You can even leave a voicemail for the guys and beat up on David J for missing out on a great conversation with Daniel!