The last of our weekly, and first of our monthly episodes; Lav brings a classic metal album that has been making the rounds on social media, thanks to 'Stranger Things', Metallica's third studio album from 1986, the unmistakable 'Master of Puppets'. Their last album before the tragic death of bassist Cliff Burton, this album defined 80's thrash metal and continues to influence and inspire metalheads today as it did from the day it was released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This band has come up numerous times over the last few months, and it was only a matter of time before we had to cover an album of theirs... and this week, Keith takes us into 'Come Clarity', the eighth studio album by Swedish metal pioneers 'In Flames', released in 2006 via Ferret and Nuclear Blast records. There's a lot of love for this band and their contribution to the genre over the decades, but 15 years later, how does Come Clarity hold up amongst their huge 13 album discography (and album #14 coming soon!).DISCLAIMER: Due to a cock up, Lavs audio has not recorded to our usual standards, sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to get a little messy at AOJB, this time with Dayton, Ohio's 'The Devil Wears Prada', and their debut album Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord. There's no escaping this album is a far cry from the band they grew into over their 15 years of performing together, but it's very interesting to look back and see where it all began. Released in 2006, it was also an early record for producer Joey Sturgis, setting the tone for entire wave of Metalcore that carried many listeners into 2010's and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh boy. Here we go. Dream Theatre are a world renowned progressive metal band, with over 3 decades of albums and material at their disposal, surely there's something for everybody? So, why was Lav hesitant at the end of last weeks episode, when Keith wanted to bring the 2003 album "Train of Thought" to the pod? And do you think it's enough to bring a 30-something who has dodged this band for years, into the DT fold? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our Slipknot special with Alan Swan is available now! It's our biggest episode to date and one we've been excited to talk about for a long time.Join us along with our special guest Alan Swan (Photographer, Videographer) as we go through the entire Slipknot catalogue, discussing how we discovered them, to how each album has impacted us along the way. Listen now and discover our personal journeys, and don't for get to check out part 1!Do you remember when and where you were when you first heard Slipknot? And can you remember what impact the nine left on you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here it is, our biggest episode to date! So big, we had to break it up into two parts! Join us along with our special guest Alan Swan (Photographer, Videographer) as we go through the entire Slipknot catalogue, discussing how we discovered them, to how each album has impacted us along the way. Listen now and discover our personal journeys, and don't miss part 2, coming next week!Do you remember when and where you were when you first heard Slipknot? And can you remember what impact the nine left on you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got heavy throughout 2006, now we get melodic, with the second studio album 'Mirrors' by Wisconsins 'Misery Signals'. Released following the departure of Jesse Zaraska, it's the first album to feature Karl Schubach and the first one that Lav heard just as it was released. So what will Keith make of this album? Is it something a little more thoughtful and progressive for his tastes? Listen now to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another album on 'Alive, Or Just Blethering' that we thought not enough people talk about it, so we made a podcast, and therefore we are very thankful for it's existence. Death Pop Romance is the third studio album by Danish metal act 'Raunchy', released in February 2006, on Lifeforce Records. Throughout this episode, Keith is going to explain why he thinks this band are still extraordinary, while Lav will draw comparisons to other acts of the time that he measured them against. Listen in to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Lav picks an album that was the second studio release for Douglasville's Norma Jean, and their first with their new vocalist, Cory Brandon, to talk about the impact this album made on our listening experience. Through the episode we will discuss the many 'faces' of Norma Jean as they went through multiple transitions through their decades of existence. So, with 8 studio albums at the time of recording, which is our favorite in 2022? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the word go, you know that Keith absolutely adores this album, there's no other way to put it. And Lav does to. When Canada's 'Protest The Hero' released their debut album 'Kezia', we immediately saw it as the masterpiece it was and played it non-stop in our Saxo's and Corsa's respectively. But it's almost 17 years later, does it still hold up today? And how has our relationships with Protest The Hero changed in all this time? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as things start to get heavy, from the land down under, with Parkway Drive and their 2005 debut album 'Killing With a Smile'. With more breakdowns than a bank holiday weekend, this album set the bar for melodic hardcore metal and put a spotlight on the ever growing Australian scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2005, 4 "captains" lead 56 artists from 45 bands to create 18 tracks to be released for the 25th anniversary of Roadrunner Records. With so much talent, from the captains Dino Cazares (Fear Factory), Rob Flynn (Machine Head) Joey Jordison (Slipknot) and up and coming "newbie" Matt Heafy (Trivium), could they make an impactful and fitting tribute to the labels heritage? Well, Keith certainly thinks so, and wants you all to join us as we dive into this fascinating piece of modern heavy metal history. But, how well does 2005's 'The All-Star Sessions' hold up in 2022? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After exploring some mid-2000's metalcore, Lav is bringing the podcast back to some early 2000's hardcore now, with the 2002 sophomore release from Florida's 'Poison The Well'. From a back catalogue of almost flawless releases, why are we discussing this album? What makes it so memorable for Lav? Is it just the nostalgia talking? Join in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After discussing Bullet For My Valentine in our Trivium episode a few weeks ago, it was only a matter of time before we would need to re-visit 'The Poison', the 2005 debut album from the welsh metalcore-ers. How do you think we'll take listening to this album 17 years later? Will it be a welcome return, or bring some dark flashbacks from being awkward teenagers? Listen in to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode Lav is bringing Washington D.C. thrashers Darkest Hour, and their fourth studio album 'Undoing Ruin'. An album that is bursting with riffs, face melting guitar solos and blast beats from start to finish, leave an album that even gets an approval from Keith. Can you remember the first time you heard the shred of Darkest Hour? Join the conversation to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well here it is, the reason 'Alive, or Just Blethering' exists, all because Keith didn't think enough people were talking about this album. Join Keith as he reminisces fondly about 'Of Love and Lunacy', the debut album from Grand Rapids metalcore act, Still Remains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you remember the first time you heard the infectious hardcore riffs, coupled with sing-along lyrics and gang chants for days? Lav does, and this was where it all began. 2005's 'Wake The Dead', the second studio album from Canadian hardcore punkers, Comeback Kid. Join us as we talk about a very influential album on his journey as a spritely 19 year old and see where it leads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BOAT! RUDDER! STRANGE! MOUNTAIN! We dove into a classic metalcore album from 2005, the sophomore Trivium breakthrough record 'Ascendency'. Joined by our special guest Robbie Letelier, we talk Trivium albums, old and new, and what this band means to us in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks episode is one far from the beaten track of this (mostly) rock and metal podcast. Lav brings us 1996's 'Richard D James album', by Aphex Twin. Don't let the hypnotic yet heavy dance beats fool you, there's a dark side in much of this album and it must have left an impression on Lav's tastes to be talking about the album almost two decades later. Join us as Keith gets flashbacks of the Windowlicker video and scratches his head how anyone could enjoy this well structured and beautiful noise.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As another aside from our usual rock and metal discussions, this week Keith brings 'Hello Nasty', the 5th studio album from the 'Boys Entering Anarchistic States Towards Inner Excellence' also known as the 'Beastie Boys'. This 1998 album represented a high point in their career and clearly left an impression on our Keith, after he stole it from his brothers CD collection.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.