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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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9:34

Periphery - Mr God - Single Review

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2026/04/20

If you're into progressive metal that combines raw intensity with meticulous craftsmanship, Periphery should be high on your list of must listen material. John and Derek get into Mr. God, the first single from Periphery's upcoming album A Pale White Dot. This latest single, on their own 3 Dot Recordings, is a ferocious mix of chunky, heavy baritone guitars, monstrous bass tones, searing vocals and huge drums— all crafted with a level of production that elevates the entire genre. The gu...

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20:32

Sun Dont Shine - From Birth To Death - Album Review

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2026/04/17

This time around Derek and John get into the new album From Birth To Death by SUN DONT SHINE. It’s an awesome record that combines doom, killer melodies and subtle grunge influences—all woven together into a powerful heavy rock record that surprises and elevates the metal landscape. The STR malcontents get into the intricate details that make this album stand out. Check out how the band’s lineup, featuring Kirk Winstein and Todd Strange from Crowbar and Down, delivers riffs that oscillate be...

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28:12

Margarita Monet - Edge Of Paradise - Interview

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2026/04/08

Derek and John recently spent some time with Edge Of Paradise’s singer, pianist and visionary Margarita Monet. Most artists channel their inner sci-fi visionary by dreaming of a full-fledged movie based on their album — but Margarita Monet of Edge of Paradise is already on her way. She’s blending heavy riffs, cinematic visuals, the realities and wishes for AI, consciousness, and what it truly means to be human into her band's art and ambitions. When most musicians stick to music, she pushes t...

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43:09

CHAMBER - Jacob Lilly - Interview

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2026/04/01

Nashville's metal scene is thriving in ways you never expected—chaotic, intense, and deeply connected. John and Derek sat down for a conversation with Jacob Lilly, vocalist of Chamber, and he pulled back the curtain on their latest album this is goodbye… revealing how chaos, emotion, and raw energy define their sound and their journey. Discover how they push musical boundaries with producer Randy LaBeouf, balancing chaos with cohesion, and what it takes to turn raw studio chaos into a polishe...

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20:41

Lamb Of God - Into Oblivion - Album Review

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2026/03/27

Heritage metal band Lamb Of God just released their tenth studio album Into Oblivion. Derek and John got into it and talked about the band's return to form, production techniques, and band evolution. They also questioned why Country Time Lemonade still hasn't answered John's calls but still have no answers. (John is still quite upset.) www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #lambofgod #log #lambofgodband #pu...

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20:59

Chamber - this is goodbye... - Album Review

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2026/03/20

Nashville mosh metal masters CHAMBER have a new album dropping on March 27, 2026 and in a word, it is INTENSE. John and Derek got their hands on a copy and had to talk about it. This band sits right at the chaotic intersection of mathcore, metalcore, and hardcore and they bring the perfect amount of noise-based goodness to scratch all your itches in just the right way. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podc...

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22:35

Textures - Genotype - Album Review

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2026/03/05

Textures released their latest album Genotype in January of 2026 and because John is an insatiable fan of music that can be hard to tap your toes to, the guys had to get into it. Derek and John spent some time exploring its ambient and progressive metal elements, vocal styles, and production quality. They also got into a bit of the band's evolution, their favorite tracks, and the importance of music in coping with life's challenges. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-...

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29:00

Rob Zombie - The Great Satan - Album Review

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2026/02/21

Rob Zombie’s latest album The Great Satan releases on February 27 2025. Derek and John got their hands on an advance copy and have been over the moon getting to know it. In this episode the guys talk through the album and get into the nitty gritty of Mr. Halloween himself, Rob Zombie and what makes him tick. They talk about the band exploring its return to classic horror-inspired metal, the significance of band lineup changes, and the influence of Rob Zombie's film career on his music. ...

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42:15

Joe Nally - Urne - Interview and Setting Fire To The...

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2026/02/12

Urne released their super powerful third full-length album in January and Derek and John had the great pleasure of sitting down again with Joe Nally and talking through the album. They also talk about the evolution of the band, the creative process behind their latest album, and the significant changes in their dynamics and sound. Joe reflects on the importance of collaboration, the influence of soul music on his vocal style, and the excitement surrounding their upcoming tour. If you h...

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16:32

MØL - Dreamcrush - Album Review

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2026/01/26

Derek and John are absolutely smitten with the latest album DREAMCRUSH from Danish blackgaze band MØL. Perfectly blending emotional and heavy yet peaceful and approachable instrumental music with vocals that switch between clean and thoroughly aggressive, the album is an amazing piece of artwork that will undoubtedly be appreciated by fans of all music genres. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #m...

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16:48

John & Derek's Top 11 Bands

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2026/01/19

Derek and John recently posted their top 11 all time bands on Instagram and in this episode they run down each of their lists and talk briefly about why each band made their list. Who are the bands that would be on your all time lists? Who would you like to hear these jackwagons review, interview or get into? Comment down below and they might just oblige. Also, if you want a STR sticker pack, subscribe to the channel, like and share the video and then shoot ‘em a DM and they’ll drop a ...

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18:08

Archspire - Carrion Ladder - Single Review

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2026/01/13

In this episode, John and Derek talk about Archspire's latest single 'Carrion Ladder,' and talk about the band's extreme metal style, technical prowess, and vocalist Oli Peters's vocal style. They get into the song's chaotic nature and speculate about the band's direction with their upcoming album due in April 2026. The conversation shifts to a personal story about human kindness and the importance of being mindful of others, especially in the context of the metal community's values. ...

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20:21

2025 Album Of The Year

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2025/12/19

It’s the end of 2025 and that means it’s time to put together the list of our top albums of the year! Some of the records on John and Derek’s list are expected and some aren’t, but those two yahoos don’t seem to play by any rules anyway so no surprise there! The Shit Talk Reviews family wish you and yours a happy, healthy holiday season and a glorious new year in 2026! www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts ...

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22:32

Revocation - New Gods, New Masters - Album Review

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2025/12/09

John and Derek were a little late to the party for this album but had to talk about the power that Dave Davidson and the boys in Revocation brought with their latest outing New Gods, New Masters. They delve into the musicianship of the band, particularly highlighting guitarist Dave Davidson's skills, and reflect on the cultural commentary regarding technology and AI. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #r...

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33:23

Johnny Kelly - Type O Negative & Dan Lorenzo -...

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2025/11/18

Send us a text This is the second half of an interview with Dan Lorenzo and Johnny Kelly of Patriarchs In Black. The first half of the interview can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VAFs8UcgAv8 In this portion of the interview Derek and John get into a bunch of Type O Negative rumors, news and conjecture as well as some of the Shit Talk Reviews audience questions and the crowd favorite Quickies. Like the video and subscribe to the channel to get set up for a Type O giveaway coming soon! 00...

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33:08

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

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2025/11/13

Send us a text Derek and John finally had a chance to get some time with Dan Lorenzo (Hades, Non Fiction) and Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) of PATRIARCHS IN BLACK to talk about their new album HOME. They go track by track to talk about everything you need to know while experiencing their latest release. As with their previous albums, they've assembled an all star list of musicians and singers, including Kyle Thomas (Exhorder, Trouble,) Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog,) K...

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18:11

Trivium - Struck Dead - EP Review

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2025/10/28

Send us a text The boys from Florida are unleashing an EP just in time for Halloween and John and Derek got their hands on it for a full-on review and talk about all the news that is TRIVIUM! These tracks are absolutely killer Trivium and bring some of their old flavor and mix it up with some new vibes. It's absolutely worth a listen! If you dig this kind of content, please subscribe to the channel and comment what you think about this new EP and let us know if there's a band that you love t...

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8:59

Lamb Of God - Sepsis - Review

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2025/10/21

Send us a text To start, if you're looking for some soap making, yeti music, this ain't it... In this episode, John and Derek get into the new Lamb of God track Sepsis, discussing its emotional depth, gritty sound, and the legacy of the band. The talk about the song's structure and future releases, all while celebrating the impact of music on personal memories. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #Lambof...

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6:07

Rob Zombie - Punks and Demons - Video Reaction

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2025/10/19

Send us a text In a STR first, Derek brought the new Rob Zombie track Punks And Demons to John for a first-watch reaction. www.shittalkreviews.com Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/STR-Apple-Podcasts #RobZombie #PunksAndDemons #RobZombieOfficial #RobZombieMusic #TheGreatSatan #WhiteZombie #HeavyMetal #Metal #IndustrialMetal #Metalhead #RockMusic #PunkRock

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12:28

Soulfly - CHAMA - Album Review

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2025/10/14

Send us a text Soulfly is back with their first release since 2022. Releasing on 10/24/25, CHAMA brings old school Soulfly vibes with a sprinkling of new school flavor. John came only prepared for Nihilist but Derek pulled a sneak attack with a review on the entire album. If you need a Max fix, this is definitely going to satiate your appetite. If you're new to the Cavalera experience, this album is a great jumping off point. Grab a tasty Caipirinha and settle in to see what the guys think ab...

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