Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!

In this electrifying 54th installment, Mike and Michael tackle one of the most high-octane, adrenaline-fueled, and genre-defying musical landscapes they’ve ever explored on the show.

We jumpstart the episode with The Art of Discovery, highlighting three groundbreaking independent acts carving out brilliant spaces in the underground metal scene:

• Houston, TX’s ferocious, dark-tinged metalcore outfit Enthronement
• The expansive, atmosphere-drenched post-rock force The Depth Beneath Us hailing from Harrisburg, PA
• The crushing, relentless metal soundscapes of Cedar Falls, IA’s very own Visions Of Terror.

From there, we brace ourselves for our main feature: an extensive, track-by-track dissection of the 1995 “Mortal Kombat” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Together, we analyze the sheer impact of this landmark release, breaking down how it blended industrial metal, pulse-pounding techno, and George S. Clinton’s score into a platinum-selling phenomenon. We track the album’s wild energy from the iconic opening roar of “Techno Syndrome” to the blistering riffs of Fear Factory and KMFDM, exploring how this album defined 90s alternative culture and seared itself into our memories forever.

Finally, we pivot to Michael’s Journey to explore the timeless Motown magic of The Supremes’ 1964 classic, “Where Did Our Love Go.” We dive into the song’s brilliant contrast between bright, foot-stomping rhythms and bittersweet lyrics, celebrate Diana Ross’s soft, vulnerable vocal delivery, and share the incredible history behind how this track transformed the “No-Hit Supremes” into international superstars.

Press play and join the journey through rhythm, movement, and rock history!

(00:00:00) – Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

(00:06:33) – The Art of Discovery

(00:06:58) – Enthronement “Siren”

(00:10:39) – The Depth Beneath Us “Head and the Transient Love”

(00:16:48) – Visions Of Terror “Phoenix Rising”

(00:22:25) – Main Topic:Breaking Down the Soundtrack to the 1995 Mortal Kombat Film

(01:23:13) – Question for the Audience

(01:23:25) – Can’t Wait

(01:24:45) – Michael’s Journey:Discussing The Supremes’ “Where Did Our Love Go”

(01:31:38) – On the Next Episode

(01:32:01 – Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·Enthronement – “Siren”

·The Depth Beneath Us – “Head and the Transient Love” (from the album:“Descent”)

·Visions Of Terror – “Phoenix Rising” (from the album:“The Dark Triad”)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·Protest The Hero

·Bear McCreary

·Alien Ant Farm

·Black Sabbath

·Marilyn Manson

·Weezer

·Dreadnought

·Frontierer

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Recorded on 08/09/2026

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