Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are exploring the monumental shift from the shadows of Black Sabbath to the birth of a heavy metal icon, before cooling off with a quintessential slice of 90s alternative. We kick things off with The Art of…

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are charting a course from the underground metal scene to the landmark sounds of the early 2000s and back to the foundations of soul. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find…

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are bridging the gap between the golden era of New Wave pop and the groundbreaking world of video game composition. First, we tackle our main topic: the legendary Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack. Composed by the “John…

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode’s main discussion (Top 5 Records of 2025) includes an analysis of an album with sensitive subject matter, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! The year is done, but the music lives…

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide, related to the subject matter of The Reticent’s album “please“. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! Join the father and son duo as we unpack the deeply personal and…

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! Join the father and son duo as we unpack the raw, electrifying debut of Aerosmith, their self-titled 1973 record. We’ll give you the band’s origin story and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the album that launched America’s greatest rock and roll band. Next, we…

[BONUS EPISODE] ADVANCE REVIEW! Dive headfirst into the crushing new sound of Bragging Rights’ upcoming record, Carpe Jugulum. We were given an early listen to this sludge infused progressive death metal release and are delivering our brutal, in-depth review right now. Discover your next favorite heavy act and find out if this record truly seizes…

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! Join the father and son duo as we unpack the monumental debut of A Perfect Circle, ‘Mer de Noms.’ We’ll give you the album’s backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the 2000 masterpiece. Next, we dive into Michael’s Journey by dissecting the unforgettable…

This week, we’re diving deep into the dark, masterful sound of Alice In Chains’ 1992 grunge masterpiece, Dirt! We break down why this album remains a heavy music benchmark. Plus: We pay tribute to the late Limp Bizkit bassist, Sam Rivers, and honor the enduring legacy of Kiss’s Spaceman, Ace Frehley. In The Art of…

We’re breaking down Pantera’s 1992 release, “Vulgar Display of Power”!We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.Plus we discuss The Contours’ “Do You Love Me” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Every Breath A Thorn” Performed by Mind:Field From the album:An Atonement For Existence Composed…