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Shit Talk Reviews

John Staley and Derek Showerhead

We love the heavy music. Sometimes we stray into lighter stuff, but more often than not we keep it heavy. We talk about albums and singles and occasionally have a guest for an interview. If you like the heavy stuff too, follow and subscribe to the channel and comment who you’d like us to review. It’s free and it’ll make our black hearts sing.Be sure to check out the fellas" website for links to all podcasts and written reviews, team bios and the like. You can even leave them a voicemail eviscerating

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24:42

The Barbarians Of California - And Now I'm Just...

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2024/10/31

At long last, two of the three buffoons that make up Shit Talk Reviews finally sat down to talk about what will be certainly considered one of the best albums of 2024: And Now I’m Just Gnashing My Teeth from new LA based powerhouse The Barbarians Of California. The album smacks of rock, metal, punk, hardcore, thrash and has a few surprises thrown in here and there just to keep us all on our toes. The band’s lineup brings serious pedigree to the table with Eric Stenman on guitar and...

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Eric Stenman - The Barbarians Of California - Interview

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2024/09/28

The Shit Talk fellas had a very enjoyable chat with the super talented studio engineer, producer and mixer Eric Stenman. Eric has been working in the music industry for over 35 years, both playing bass and guitar and running studios, wearing all sorts of different hats along the way. Going back to 2011, he has worked with Aaron Bruno and Los Angeles based band AWOLNATION. In recent years, Eric and Aaron connected with some heavy material that Eric had been working on in the shadows. Fortunate...

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21:52

Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake-20th Anniversary -...

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2024/09/16

Right around 20 years ago, Lamb Of God released Ashes Of The Wake. The reviews back then were excellent, just as the reviews of the 20th Anniversary re-release have been. And since Lamb Of God has been such a staple (and because LoG is fast becoming a heritage band within the genre) the Shit Talk yahoos wanted to talk about it.Be sure to drop by www.shittalkreviews/com for a slew of other reviews and interviews with all sorts of awesome musicians.#lambofgod #ashesofthewake #randyblythe #chris...

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Downpour - Kill The Mind - Album Review

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2024/09/10

This week John and Derek dig into Kill The Mind, the latest EP from Downpour. Fronted by Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast,) Derek Kerswill (Unearth, Seemless,) Matt Lebreton (Frozen, Cannae,) Pete Gelles (Birch Hill Dam, Sorrowseed,) Downpour brings a delicious mix of the heavy with some metalcore, progressive metal and straight up power. We love this record and our only beef with it is that it's just too damn short.Check out www.shittalkreviews.com for an interview with Brian Fair and a bu...

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Category 7 - Category 7 - Album Review

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2024/09/03

Definition of a Super Group: noun: super-groupan exceptionally successful rock group or one formed by musicians already famous from playing in other groups. Derek and John sat down to yap about the latest metal super group to hit the scene: Category 7. Made up of five power hitters, the self-titled debut album brings modern power and the nostalgia of solid 80s metal. With John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax) Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill) Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Violence) Mike O...

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Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast, Downpour) -...

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2024/08/26

The guys sat down this week for a chat with the legendary vocalist (and fitness guru) from Shadows Fall, Overcast and Downpour, the one and only Brian Fair. They talk about sports (with balls and discs of all shapes,) Brian’s long musical history, Derek groping Brian’s junk in years past, Phish, and the mechanics of what it takes to maintain a voice over the course of almost 40 years of fronting heavy bands. Be sure to check out www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and...

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29:18

Songs That Hit You Right In The Soul!

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2024/08/19

Everybody has some songs or movies that hit like a ton of bricks whenever they come on. This week the Shit Talk band of misfits talk about three of their favorite songs that still have an impact on them. Drop by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and other good stuff. Here are the songs that the guys zero in on:00:00 Intro01:50 Metallica – One https://youtu.be/WM8bTdBs-cw?si=EIlS-iLtNvx8LP5U04:55 Type O Negative – Christian Woman https://yout...

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Patriarchs In Black - Visioning - Album Review

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2024/08/12

The trifecta of Shit Talk procrastination finally sat down to talk about Visioning, the latest album from Patriarchs In Black. In their third full length release, the duo of Dan Lorenzo (CASISUS KING, DAN LORENZO SOLO BAND, HADES, VESSEL OF LIGHT, NON-FICTION, THE CURSED) and Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, DANZIG and A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH among others) have dropped another strong ode to one of the original masters of metal, Black Sabbath. As with their last album My Veneration, the team br...

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42:49

Blake Ibanez (of Power Trip and Fugitive) - Interview

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2024/08/02

The guys were psyched to chat with one of the top riff and songwriters in the metal game today: Blake Ibanez of Power Trip and Fugitive. With a right hand like Papa Hetfield and a songwriting pen like Mustaine, Blake's work keeps the metal genre strong with killer playing and songcraft.Drop in on the conversation and see what's happening in Blake's world. THen head over to https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the reviews, interviews and other nonsense. You're sure to be disappointed, but w...

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P.O.D. - Veritas - Album Review

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2024/07/24

Numetal mainstays P.O.D. have dropped their 11th album Veritas on May 3rd and John and David J finally got around to talking about it. If you’re looking for an ethereal journey through space and time, this might not be the album for you. But if you’re looking to swing to some familiar and comfortable rock rap, you’re going to dig this record. Be sure to swing by https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all the other reviews and conversations as well as tutorials on how to properly hang truck ...

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27:39

Cavalera Conspiracy - Schizophrenia - Album Review

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2024/07/12

This episode the Shit Talk triumvirate yak about Schizophrenia, the latest album from Cavalera Conspiracy. Of course, as the majority of the content on the record was first released in 1987 by Sepultura, one could be forgiven for saying it’s technically a Sepultura album. In any case, the Brothers Cavalera have dropped a freshly re-recorded version that includes two new tracks written by Max and it’s a stunner. Derek sets himself up for a beatdown by either Rhianna or Max’s lovely wife G...

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29:00

Boundaries - Death Is Little More - Album Review

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2024/07/01

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 t...

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50:54

Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly - Patriarchs In Black -...

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2024/06/23

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...

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Wheel - Charismatic Leaders - Podcast Album Review

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2024/06/18

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 ...

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Kerry King - From Hell I Rise - Album Review

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2024/06/13

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.shitt...

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17:36

Death Lens - Cold World - Album Review

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2024/06/10

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 ...

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26:48

Gwyn Strang - Frayle - Podcast Interview

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2024/06/03

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 Gwy...

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23:34

DVNE - Voidkind - Album Review

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2024/05/29

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!)Check the site at https://www.shittalkreviews.com for all t...

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27:51

Daniel Freyberg - Crownshift - Podcast Interview

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2024/05/13

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...

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Cavalera Conspiracy - Escape To The Void - Podcast...

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2024/05/08

The Cavaleras and crew return with another re-recording of a vintage ripper and the Shit Talk guys are all about it. Max and Igor remain in top form with the first single from the upcoming rerelease of Schizophrenia. Drop in on the fellas as they get into it. Nostrildamus makes his predictions for the future of Cavalera/Sepultura, David J bemoans missing out on the last show and John is just happy to be there. Link to Sepultura’s recorded live performance of Beneath The Remains/Escape To...

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