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Harsh Vocals

The Harsh Vocals podcast is a celebration of extreme metal music, with minimal clean singing! Every two weeks, Justin and Christian each bring three of their favorite new albums to discuss as well as a new episodic topic! They also do regular reviews and occasional interviews on their site – Harshvocals.com!

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1:58:23

Harsh Vocals – Episode 50 – Welcome to 2026

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2026/01/23

Welcome to 2026! For our fiftieth episode, we cover everything from the past six weeks, from November 28th through January 9th! There were a lot of great releases at the end of 2025, but this year is definitely off to a slow start!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the American Black Metal band Ashenheart. They are releasing a new single on January 26th called “Stars Wept to the Sea” in memory of the main guitarist’s wife passing away from cancer. All proceeds

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Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Brendon Small

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2026/01/16

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Brendon Small, the creator of Dethklok and Metalocalypse! Dethklok is about to embark on tour across the US with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat this April! Get your tickets at the link below:https://www.amonklok.com Thanks to Brendon for taking the time to talk with us and go in-depth about Metalocalypse, touring, and his growth as a musician. We had a blast getting to know him, and despite a few small technical issues, I think we had a great

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3:25:14

Harsh Vocals – Episode 49 – The Best of 2025

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2025/12/23

I can’t believe it’s been two years since we started this journey with Harsh Vocals! To celebrate, we’ve revamped the website and updated our logo, hopefully you all like it! For our Forty-Ninth episode, we discuss the highs and lows of 2025, and deep dive on both of our top30 albums for the year. Of course there is a little overlap, but there’s a few surprises too! It’s a very long episode, but there are a lot of laughs and some great discussion. We hope you’ll

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1:54:45

Harsh Vocals – Episode 48 – What Else?

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2025/12/03

For our forty-eighth episode, we decided to discuss ourselves and our passions outside of Metal. You’ve been listening to us for two years now, so we felt it was time to talk about who we are! Of course, we also discuss our favorite six albums from the past two weeks, as well as a ton of honorable mentions. It was another great cycle!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Massachusetts based Punk/Thrash Metal band, “Death Ray Vision”! Check out their bandcamp at

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2:04:19

Harsh Vocals – Episode 47 – More Music 2

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2025/11/19

For our forty-seventh episode, we decided to do another "More Music" episode, featuring an even lengthier discussion about our favorite albums of the past two weeks, rather than a topic! We did this because there were simply too many great albums released through this cycle!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Las Vegas based Black/Death Metal band, "Scathen"! Check out their bandcamp at the link below: https://scathen.bandcamp.com/track/fecal-filled-host If you

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1:30:52

Harsh Vocals – Episode 46 – Streaming

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2025/11/06

For our forty-sixth episode, we decided to talk about the different streaming platform options, and the recent mass-exodus from certain ones due to unsavory ads. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the English Progressive Death Metal band, "Soulfracture"! Check out their bandcamp at the link below: https://soulfracture.bandcamp.com/album/the-leader-of-the-exploited If you

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1:46:47

Harsh Vocals – Episode 45 – Theatrics

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2025/10/24

For our forty-fifth episode, we decided to talk about theatrics and the role they play in metal performances. We discuss shocking performances and some unusual things we've personally seen, as well as how the general population views Metal. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Portland, Oregon Blackened Melodic Death Metal band, "These Cursed Hands"! Check out their bandcamp at

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59:36

Harsh Vocals – An Interview with Thormesis

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2025/10/22

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Konstantin and Andy from the German Post-Black Metal band, Thormesis! Currently, their latest album "Nevertheless" sits at the top of our Album of the Year list, and we are very excited to get to know the band better and learn more about what went into making it! Thormesis has been around for decades and is one of the most unique and talented bands making emotionally-driven black metal today. If you haven't heard their latest album, check

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2:02:34

Harsh Vocals – Episode 44 – More Music

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2025/10/07

For our forty-fourth episode, we both got sick! Due to illness wrecking our voices, we had to postpone recording, so rather than a two week cycle of music, you're all getting the best of three weeks instead! Due to having more music, we decided to forgo a topic on this episode, so just enjoy the extra tunes and our discussion on all the incredible albums that came out over this incredibly strong cycle!We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Portland, Oregon Blackened

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1:35:57

Harsh Vocals – Episode 43 – Mainstream VS Underground

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2025/09/17

For our forty-third episode, we decided to talk about bands crossing over into the mainstream, and some of the changes in sound that can lead to fallout. Is it natural, or forced? Has a band truly become a sellout, or are they just softening their sound and gaining mass appeal? We have thoughts!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Spanish black

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1:35:39

Harsh Vocals – Episode 42 – Band Drama

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2025/09/04

For our forty-second episode, we decided to discuss some current events, as there has been an abundance of band drama circulating on the Metal News sites over the past few weeks. Most notably with Cradle of Filth. We have some thoughts! Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Houston Progressive Death/Thrash band, "KHEPERA"! Check out their

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1:36:02

Harsh Vocals – Episode 41 – Our Favorite Vocalists

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2025/08/21

For our forty-first episode we decided to talk about our all-time favorite vocalists!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Croatian Melodic Black Metal band "Voragoth" Check out their bandcamp at the link below: https://voragoth.bandcamp.com/track/renegades If you have a band and would like us to promote one of your songs in our extreme

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1:52:31

Harsh Vocals – Episode 40 – Do Better

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2025/08/07

For our fortieth episode we decided to talk about all the things we hear in music that we don't enjoy, as well as the things we see at concerts and online that negatively impact us. Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the German Death Metal band "Monstrum" Check out their bandcamp at the link

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1:29:54

Harsh Vocals – Episode 39 – Unusual Merch

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2025/07/25

For our thirty-ninth episode, we decided to discuss some of the more unusual things we've seen at merch tables while attending concerts. We also scoured the internet for other people's strangest items, and we found quite a few entertaining ones!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the USBM project "Kriyul"! Check out their bandcamp at the link

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1:40:44

Harsh Vocals – Episode 38 – The Albums That Made Us...

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2025/07/09

For our thirty-eighth episode, we decided to look back at our formative years and the albums that made us realize our passion for music and how those albums have impacted us over the years.Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the USBM project "Mycorrhizae"! Check out their bandcamp at the link

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2:09:40

Harsh Vocals – Episode 37 – The Best of 2025 So Far

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2025/06/26

For our thirty-seventh episode, We discuss our current top 10 lists from 2025 so far! There's been a lot of great releases, and enough variety that there isn't much overlap between Justin and Christian's lists!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Italian Black Metal project "Hell Winter". Check out their bandcamp at the link

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1:50:03

Harsh Vocals – Episode 36 – Labels

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2025/06/12

For our thirty-sixth episode, We decided to talk about record labels and their value in modern metal. Recently Archspire dropped their label and crowdfunded their next album, and the metal community has a lot of opinions about the move. We discuss that and more!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the new USBM project "Eveale"! Check out their

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1:54:02

Harsh Vocals – Episode 35 – Fake Metal

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2025/05/29

For our thirty-fifth episode, We decided to play a new game, where Christian has created a list of real and fake bands, along with songs and backstories. Justin has to guess which are real and which are fake. There's a lot of surprises, and definitely some clever titles from both the real and fake options!Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the

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1:45:21

Harsh Vocals – Episode 34 – Censorship

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2025/05/15

For our thirty-fourth episode, We decided to discuss our takes on censorship. What level is acceptable? Who should decide what should or shouldn't be censored? Are there any positives?Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Greek Gothic/Black Metal band - Mournful Moon Check out their bandcamp at the link

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1:01:50

Harsh Vocals – An Interview With Carl Skildum of...

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2025/05/07

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Carl Skildum, the man behind several of our favorite projects, including Antiverse, Inexorum, and Majesties! We talk about his latest project Skjolden, as well as his creative process, influences, touring, and more! Of course we also ask some deep dive questions about his upcoming Skjolden album - Insoucient Metaphysical Grandeur. Since recording, we've had the opportunity to hear the album in it's entirety, and it's fantastic! It was an

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