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The Genesis of Megadeth’s ‘Killing Is My Business’ Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!
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The Genesis of Megadeth’s ‘Killing Is My Business’

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
Megadeth's debut album, Killing Is My Business...And Business Is Good!, released on June 12, 1985, marked a...
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The System Has Failed: Megadeth’s Triumphant Return The System Has Failed
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The System Has Failed: Megadeth’s Triumphant Return

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
In 2004, Megadeth's "The System Has Failed" marked a significant return to their thrash roots, following frontman...
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The Making of Show No Mercy: Slayer’s Thrash Metal Revolution Show No Mercy
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The Making of Show No Mercy: Slayer’s Thrash Metal Revolution

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
Slayer's debut album, Show No Mercy, released on December 3, 1983, is pivotal in thrash metal history,...
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Christ Illusion: Slayer’s Bold Comeback Christ Illusion
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Christ Illusion: Slayer’s Bold Comeback

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
Slayer's "Christ Illusion," released on August 8, 2006, marks their return with original members, particularly drummer Dave...
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Highly Irresponsible by Better Lovers – album review album_cover
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Highly Irresponsible by Better Lovers – album review

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
Better Lovers' debut album, Highly Irresponsible, scored 80/100 and merges hardcore punk, metalcore, and mathcore. Released on...
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The Process of Human Extermination: Fit For An Autopsy’s Defining Debut The Process of Human Extermination
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The Process of Human Extermination: Fit For An Autopsy’s Defining Debut

Neil Johnson 25 October 2024
"The Process of Human Extermination," released on June 21, 2011, by Fit For An Autopsy, marked the...
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Official Live: 101 Proof – Pantera’s Raw Power Unleashed Official Live 101 Proof
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Official Live: 101 Proof – Pantera’s Raw Power Unleashed

Neil Johnson 24 October 2024
Pantera's Official Live: 101 Proof, released on July 29, 1997, is celebrated for capturing the band's intense...
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The Making of Cryptic Writings – Megadeth’s 1997 Evolution Cryptic Writings (Expanded Edition - Remastered)
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The Making of Cryptic Writings – Megadeth’s 1997 Evolution

Neil Johnson 24 October 2024
Megadeth's 1997 album, Cryptic Writings, showcases their adaptation within the evolving heavy metal landscape, blending melodic elements...
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The Making of Worship Music – Anthrax’s Resurgence Worship Music
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The Making of Worship Music – Anthrax’s Resurgence

Neil Johnson 24 October 2024
"Worship Music," released on September 12, 2011, revitalized Anthrax with the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna. It...
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Welcome to Riffology, where a GenX and a Millennial talk about the albums from their youth. Itโ€™s more fun than it soundsโ€ฆ

RIFF052 – Ash – 1977
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Itโ€™s another barely-controlled episode as we tackle Ashโ€™s 1977: part Britpop nostalgia, part forensic Wikipedia investigation. We discuss what melisma is (with a Beyoncรฉ impression you wonโ€™t soon forget), why half the world has never heard of The Wildhearts, and the challenges of figuring out exactly whatโ€™s on an album when even the band canโ€™t be bothered to send a proper tracklist.

Thereโ€™s music theory, sort of. Thereโ€™s podcast admin, if youโ€™re into that. And thereโ€™s a group laugh breakdown that lasts longer than some Ash singles.

Come for the facts, stay for the confused riffing, and enjoy the kind of musical insight you can only get when two people openly admit theyโ€™re winging it.

RIFF052 – Ash – 1977
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RIFF051 – The Wildhearts – Earth Versus The Wildhearts
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RIFF050 – Gun – Gallus
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RIFF049 – Little Angels – Young Gods
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RIFF048 – Thunder – Backstreet Symphony
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RIFF047 – The Almighty – Soul Destruction
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RIFF046 – Therapy? – Troublegum
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RIFF045 – Blind Melon – No Rain
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