Best Nik Cameron Podcasts (2024)

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Department of Metal Antiquities 158 - "So Red The Rose" by Arcadia 50:44

6h ago50:44

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It's been described as both the best album Duran Duran never made and the most pretentious record of all time. What do Simon LeBon, Roger Taylor (the other one), Nick Rhodes, David Gilmour, Grace Jones, Herbie Hancock, and Sting all have in common? They got together and helped birth this album into the world. Join Nik and Duncan as they bring the w…

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Glacially Musical 183: Photographer Sean Rayford on His New Zine - Long Live New Brookland Tavern 1:20:05

3h ago1:20:05

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Sorry about Keefy's audio and some video stuff. He is having issues We interrupt our series on @Queen for a chaser episode! @seanrayford is a photographer from South Carolina, by way of Maryland, and has put out a zine, "- Long Live New Brooklyn Tavern" documenting his time shooting punk and metalcore shows at a small club! We discuss his career, c…

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Glacially Musical 182: Queen - "News Of The World" or A Tale of Two Records 1:19:38

3h ago1:19:38

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Is this thing on? We are doing our sixth (out of nine) episode on Queen! "News Of The World" was the bands' reaction to Punk Rock, The Sex Pistols, and a throwback to their blues rock roots, before they were prog! Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHFor Rock and Metal news: ht…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 157 - "Welcome To The Record" by Death Piggy 49:34

11d ago49:34

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Did you know there was a time in the world when GWAR did not exist? Thankfully, we have been able to shorten that horrible time by finding out about Death Piggy! This was the Hardcore Punk Band that Dave Brockie (Later Oderus Urungus of GWAR) had that directly led into the forming of the the great crossover thrash band. Join Nik and Duncan as they …

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Glacially Musical 181: Queen - "A Day At The Races" - A Pretty Great One 1:09:32

3h ago1:09:32

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Time for our fifth episode on @Queen! Were they able to rebound after the last album? Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHCheck out Ghost Cult's review of Kerry King's Debut album"https://ghostcultmag.com/album-review-kerry-king-from-hell-i-rise-reigning-phoenix-music/For Rock…

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Glacially Musical 180: Queen 's "A Night At The Opera" - Our Most Controversial Review Yet 1:21:01

7d ago1:21:01

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Time for our fourth episode on @Queen ! Hot wax and hot takes about "A Night At The Opera" Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHCheck out Ghost Cult's review of Kerry King's Debut album"https://ghostcultmag.com/album-review-kerry-king-from-hell-i-rise-reigning-phoenix-music/For…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 156 - "Scream For Help" by John Paul Jones 1:14:37

11h ago1:14:37

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This week, Nik and Duncan are lucky enough to be joined by, dare we call him, Nerdcore Death Metal bandleader, Justin Pierrot, of Stormland. He writes technical death metal about Gundam. Seriously. That's great. This week our trio adjudicates on the forgotten soundtrack album, Scream For Help, by John Paul Jones Late of Led Zeppelin. It's his first…

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Glacially Musical 179 - High On Fire's "Commeth The Storm" Reviewed and Gimme Metal Vinyl Unboxing 1:10:02

15d ago1:10:02

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Time for a chaser episode! Let's review and unbox @highonfire5713 's new album "Cometh The Storm" out now via @mnrkheavy ! Nik unboxes the vinyl from @GimmeMetal and we tell the story of Gimme Radio! Nik is also uneccessarily mad at Keefy.We will be back next week with more @Queen ! Here is Keefy's solo review of "Cometh The Storm!"https://youtube.…

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The Department of Metal Antiquities 155: The Monkees - Pool It 55:46

7d ago55:46

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Put yourselves in the Way Back Machine and let's return to the heady days of 1987 when all that was old was new again! This week Nik and Duncan return to a time when the 60's were cool. The Monkees returned from whence they came during a revival and dropped a new record. Should you be thankful? Listen to find out!…

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Glacially Musical 178 - Queen 's "Sheer Heart Attack" Goes Hard For Glam Over Prog Rock 1:24:49

22d ago1:24:49

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Episode three of our series on Queen is here! Nik and Keefy discuss the stylistic departure of Queen's third album - "Sheer Heart Attack!" Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHFor Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comFor vinyl porn: https://www.instagram.com/Glacial…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 154: Bruce Dickinson - Skunkworks 59:01

1M ago59:01

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In 1996, Bruce Dickinson, yes THE Bruce Dickinson, created a new band and released a record. Originally, the band was to be called Skunkworks, but the record company would not take it. What we have here is a post grunge laced album by Dickinson and crew. Should you check it out? Dig in to find out.

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Glacially Musical 177 - Nik and Keefy's Record Store Day Adventures (Bonus Episode) 1:14:36

15d ago1:14:36

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SURPRISE! Nik and Keefy recorded a Record Store Day Chaser episode. Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHFor Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comFor vinyl porn: https://www.instagram.com/Glacially_MusicalTo support the Pouredcast: https://linktr.ee/GlaciallyMusical…

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Glacially Musical 176 - Queen 's Heaviest Album - "Queen II" Reviewed 58:03

1M ago58:03

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Episode 2 of our series on Queen on tap! Nik and Keefy discuss the "heaviest album" by Rock's most exciting band of the 1970s! Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHFor Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comFor vinyl porn: https://www.instagram.com/Glacially_MusicalTo…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 153: Beautiful Creatures S/T 53:04

2M ago53:04

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In the late 80's, a band named Bang Tango burst onto the scene and made some hay. Unfortunately, they arrived as the party was ending. After some ins and outs and stops and starts, Bang Tango gave way to Beautiful Creatures. That's what Nik and Duncan are taking on today!

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Glacially Musical #175 - Queen 's Debut Album and Early History Unlocked 1:00:02

1M ago1:00:02

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Time for a new series on the early releases from Queen! Nik and Keefy delve into the folklore of the bands beginnings and debut album! Check out our last series on @Slayer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqHFor Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comFor vinyl porn: https://www.instagram.com/Glacially_M…

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Glacially Musical #174 - Albums On The Mount Rushmore of 1990s Rock and Metal Movie Soundtracks 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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Time for another new Chaser episode! Nik and Keefy just debate what albums are on the Mount Rushmore of 1990s Rock and Metal-centric Movie Soundtracks! Keefy sings some STP!!Check out our last series on the early classics of @Slayer ! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MGLgGAMMuRt20ml4qoADqH Our next series is on @Queen ! For Rock an…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 152 - "TYR" by Black Sabbath 53:20

2M ago53:20

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Today, Nik and Duncan took on the last album by Black Sabbath proper that they'll be doing on this podcast. Of course the wellspring that is Heavy Metal sprouts at all things Black Sabbath. This is the third album featuring the seventh vocalist in Black Sabbath's history, Tony Martin. See what all the fuss is about!…

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Glacially Musical #173 - Ace Frehley and Bruce Dickinson Albums ft. Danny of Torchlight Parade 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

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Time for a new Chaser episode! Nik and Keefy are joined by Danny Nichols of Torchlight Parade to discuss new solo albums from @officialacefrehley (ex @KISS ) and @BruceDickinsonYT of @ironmaiden ! Enter to win two VIP tickets to see @Slayer at Riot Fest 2024:https://ghostcultmag.com/giveaway-win-a-pair-of-vip-tickets-to-see-the-slayer-reunion-at-ri…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 151 - Chelsea Self Titled 52:47

2M ago52:47

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At the turn of the 1970's, the man who'd become Peter Criss was involved with the future co-writers of Beth. This band of course was Chelsea. Join Nik and Duncan as they dig in.

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Glacially Musical #172 - Slayer : "Divine intervention" Reviewed ft. Omar Cordy of Ghost Cult 1:32:01

3M ago1:32:01

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Time for our final episode of our Slayer series ! Nik and Keefy are joined by Omar Cordy of @GhostCultMag to discuss the first post-Dave Lombardo era, and the merits of Paul Bostaph! We also rank every album we covered!Does "Divine Intervention rule?" drop a comment! Enter to win two VIP tickets to see @Slayer at Riot Fest 2024:https://ghostcultmag…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 150: "Murder One" by Killers 57:06

3M ago57:06

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Nik and Duncan get into this album by former Iron Maiden vocalist, Paul Di'Anno. 10 years after his ouster from Iron Maiden, he returns with his most Iron Maiden-y album yet. Find out if we spin it or bin it!

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Glacially Musical #171 - Slayer : "Seasons In The Abyss" or Crucial Album Number 5 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Time for episode 666 of our @Slayer series! Nik and Keefy of @GhostCultMag wax and wane about "Seasons In The Abyss" - a stone-cold classic!Is "Seasons In The Abyss" secretly the BEST Slayer album? Enter to win two VIP tickets to see @Slayer at Riot Fest 2024:https://ghostcultmag.com/giveaway-win-a-pair-of-vip-tickets-to-see-the-slayer-reunion-at-r…

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Glacially Musical 170 - Slayer's "South Of Heaven" Reviewed - The Underrated One 57:00

3M ago57:00

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Time for episode 5 of our @Slayer series! Nik and Keefy of @ghostcultmag review and discuss why "South of Heaven" had mixed reviews when it came out, but now holds its own in the slayer discography. Is "South of Heaven" the most underrated Slayer album? Enter to win two VIP tickets to see @Slayer at Riot Fest 2024:https://ghostcultmag.com/giveaway-…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 149: "Kilroy Was Here" by Styx 1:20:18

3M ago1:20:18

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This week the Department takes on the 50th greatest concept album of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine in 2022. Nik and Duncan are joined by the one and only, Steve Scavuzzo of Clouds Taste Satanic. https://cloudstastesatanic.bandcamp.com/merch

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Glacially Musical 169 - Slayer 's "Reign In Blood" - Is it The Greatest Metal Album Ever? 1:29:25

3M ago1:29:25

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Time for episode 4 of our Slayer series! Nik and Keefy of @ghostcultmag review and extol the virtues of "Reign In Blood!" Questions posited:Is this the best Slayer album?Is Rick Rubin a genius, or crazy?Why Jeff Hanneman was the best writer in Slayer?Is Dave Lombardo the best drummer ever in metal, "criminally insane" - or both?Answer these in the …

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Department of Metal Antiquities 148: "Attila" Featuring Billy Joel 49:27

3M ago49:27

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One of the greatest American musical success stories, Billy Joel, has a seedy past that's been largely lost to the sands of time! Did you know that he was once in a psychedelic metal band featuring shades of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple? Join Nik and Duncan as they tell you all about it.…

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Glacially Musical 168 - Steve Scavuzzo of Clouds Taste Satanic Talks New Album and Doom Metal 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

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Time for a "chaser" episode to cleanse the palette from all of this Thrash Metal! Steve Scavuzzo of Clouds Taste Satanic ( @Zerodirt666 ) chats with us about their new album "79 A.E." coming soon from @Majestic Mountain Records, instrumental metal bands, Doom Metal, and more! Back to @Slayer next week with a review of "Reign In Blood!" Check out ou…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 147: "High Roller" by Urchin 52:07

4M ago52:07

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This week Nik and Duncan, the Dunking, unearth some Iron Maiden content. Years ago, Adrian Smith was in a band called Urchin. They apparently recorded three albums' worth of material. Join us as we try to unmuddy the waters. https://facebook.com/dmapodcast

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Glacially Musical 167: Slayer - "Hell Awaits" Reviewed and Growing Into The Beast 1:10:55

4M ago1:10:55

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Time for episode 3 of our Slayer series finds Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult discussing "Hell Awaits!" Check out our last series on the early classics of DRI:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7N2PpiIjuLmoZZjN5XlwGqs Check out the Slayer books by DX Ferris, an inspiration for this series:https://amzn.to/3ukL7ke For Rock and Metal news: h…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 146: Izzy Stradlin and the Ju Ju Hounds 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

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As the Guns n Roses car was slowly crashing into fame and stardom, pieces started being tossed aside. Number two was Izzy Stradlin. Join us as we delve into his first solo record.

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Glacially Musical 166: Slayer - "Haunting The Chapel" and "Live Undead" Reviewed 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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Episode 2 for our @Slayer series finds Nik and Keefy of @GhostCultMag discussing "Haunting The Chapel" and "Live Undead!" Signs of good things to come here! Check out our last series on the early classics of DRI:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7N2PpiIjuLmoZZjN5XlwGqs Check out the Slayer books by DX Ferris, an inspiration for this …

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Glacially Musical 165- Slayer - Origins and "Show No Mercy" Review 58:13

4M ago58:13

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Welcome to a new series - our deep dive on @Slayer ! Nik and his co-host Keefy of @GhostCultMag discuss the second major release from a Big 4 of Thrash band - "Show No Mercy!" Also early @metalbladerecords history and Metal Massacre! Check out our last series on the early classics of DRI:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7N2PpiIjuLmo…

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Glacially Musical 164: Dolly Parton "Rockstar" Track By Track Review and Analysis 1:06:53

4M ago1:06:53

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In a new chaser episode, Nik and his co-host Keefy of @GhostCultMag review the first ever Rock album from Country royalty and national treasure, @DollyParton ! Following up her 2022 induction into the @rockhall she made a double album (actually a triple) full of duets and guest stars such as @HalfordMusic of @judaspriest , @joanjett , @StevieNicks …

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Department of Metal Antiquities 145: "Walking Into Clarksdale" by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant 1:33:30

5M ago1:33:30

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When the vast tidal waves of reunion were happening, the craving, crawling, and desiring public nearly got that Led Zeppelin reunion we were desiring and requiring. Instead, we got the two voices of Led Zeppelin making a brand new record. Nik and Duncan dig deep on it.

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Department of Metal Antiquities 144: "The Thunderthief" by John Paul Jones 1:06:09

5M ago1:06:09

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In 2001, John Paul Jones, late of Led Zeppelin, came back out of hiding and dropped this record on our laps. Do you remember it? Nik had never even heard of this one before. Join him and Duncan as they dig deeply into its grooves.

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Glacially Musical 163: D.R.I. - "Thrash Zone" and Early Discography Tier List 49:57

5M ago49:57

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In our 5th episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. - D.R.I., our journey comes to an end with "Thrash Zone!" Nik and his co-host Keefy of @GhostCultMag reflect on the series, D.R.I.'s importance to Hardcore and Thrash Metal, and Keefy sings the "Give A Hoot - Don't Pollute" commercial from the 1980s." Check out our last series on the early classic…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 143: "Break Like The Wind" by Spinal Tap 1:00:18

5M ago1:00:18

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Special New Year's Eve Festivus Episodus! This week Nik and Duncan tackle the Return of Spinal Tap. It was the heady year of 1992 and our favorite costumed crusaders of the metal faith have returned with their first album since the seminal "Smell The Glove." We dig into and let you know if you should spin it or bin it! Like Us On Facebook: https://…

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Glacially Musical 162: D.R.I. - "4 of A Kind" Reviewed and We Love the Late 1980s 1:00:57

5M ago1:00:57

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In our 4th episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. - D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of @GhostCultMag discuss "4 of A Kind!" We talked about old Ronnie Reagan, the politics of wealth disparity, and recapped Nik's birthday shenanigans in Las Vegas. Keefy sings Ozzy too! Check out our last series on the early classics of GWAR:https://www.…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 142: "Aglio e Olio" by The Beastie Boys 50:59

5M ago50:59

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Set phasers to punk...or was that hip hop? This week, we're taking another trip over to NYC to check in with the world's greatest band, The Beastie Boys. Back in 1995, they dropped a hardcore punk EP, ever heard it? Join Nik and Duncan as they jump all over it.

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Glacially Musical 161: D.R.I. - "Crossover" Reviewed - A Landmark for Thrash Metal 52:02

6M ago52:02

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In our third episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. - D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of www.GhostCultMag.com discuss the music and impact of "Crossover!" The album was so killer, they named a Thrash Metal subgenre after it! Nik got a haircut and had no vinyl to check this week. Keefy felt festive but Nik wasn't having it! #anyoneidont…

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Glacially Musical 160: Nik and Keefy's Late Year Vinyl Scores #vinylcommunity 1:01:53

6M ago1:01:53

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For a chaser in between D.R.I. episodes Nik and Keefy unbox and review a ton of new record they have been buying! Nik has a new kitty - photo proof here:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=737180871773092&set=a.412136827610833Check out our last series on the early classics of GWAR:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7PVRnNLcttjrNYXiaiy…

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Glacially Musical 159: D.R.I. - "Dealing With It" Reviewed and 1980s American Exceptionalism 59:22

6M ago59:22

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In our second episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. - D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical discusses the damaging effects of Ronald Reagan's presidency on American life, late-stage capitalism, and DRI's slow drift over to a more Thrash Metal sound! We review "Dealing With It" and do one of our favorite things to do: analyze a setlist from a band, af…

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Department of Metal Antiquities 141: The Damage Manual with Brandon Ringo of Mammoth Caravan 1:16:39

6M ago1:16:39

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Here's where things get a little bit strange. Back in the late 90's, there apparently was a meeting that very nearly created a revival, not reunion, of what was once considered to be Public Image Ltd, but Johnny Lydon wouldn't do it. So, instead we got The Damage Manual featuring Martin Atkins of PIL, Chris Connelly of Ministry on vocals, Geordie W…

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Glacially Musical 158: D.R.I. Early Years - The "Dirty Rotten" LP and "Violent Pacification" EP 1:05:57

6M ago1:05:57

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To start a new series on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. - D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical discusses politics in the 1980s and the rise of the great Houston by way of San Francisco band! We do a deep dive on the early history of the band and then review of both The "Dirty Rotten" LP and "Violent Pacification" EPCheck out our other "chaser" episodes …

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Department of Metal Antiquities 140: "Deaf Gods of Babylon" by Lord Tracy 57:05

6M ago57:05

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It was 1989 Anno Doimini and the merger of some of Black Oak Arkansas and Pantera was joining and perhaps ganing steam.Terry Glaze, the voice of Pantera on their first three independent albums meets with Chris Craig and Barney Wolfe, both formerly of Black Oak Arkansas, and they along with guitarist, Jimmy Rusidoff, they create a brand new hair met…

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Glacially Musical 156: Demystifying Vinyl Pressings 1:03:46

7M ago1:03:46

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In this "chaser" episode: Nik of Glacially Musical explains the difference in the quality of different vinyl pressings of the same album, the difference in sound of remixed and remastered albums, how to collect vinyl, and the semi-scientific method Nik and Keefy used to illustrate the concepts. Keefy mostly listened to Nik and gave a little feedbac…

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DMA 139: "Beautiful Disease" by Duff McKagan 1:03:47

7M ago1:03:47

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In the greatest heavy metal cartoon of all time, Murderface referred to himself as the Lead Songwriter for Dethklok. Honestly, how often is that kind of thing really true? Well, today's album is what happens when the bassist of a band fully takes on a Lead Songwriting role. Now, as this is truly on brand, this might be the most forgotten album we h…

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Glacially Musical 156: Metallica M72 Tour in St. Louis Review and Nik and Keefy STL-Shenanigans 1:54:50

7M ago1:54:50

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Glacially Musical reviews both Metallica concerts in St. Louis as Keefy visits Nik and his family, shops for records, drinks a STL-IPA, eats a Slinger, and Steve's St. Louis Hot Dogs, and more! Order Metallica music and merch: https://amzn.to/3SB0lv1Watch Ghost Cult Magazine's Metallica - St. Louis Pop-Up Shop Video:https://youtu.be/P_6EPZOMkKA For…

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Glacially Musical 155: GWAR - "Ragnarok" Reviewed and the First Five GWAR Albums Ranked 1:04:39

7M ago1:04:39

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Glacially Musical reviews the fifth album from @gwar - "Raknarok!" Possibly the most metal of all the early GWAR albums! This is our final GWAR album of this run! New series announced in the podcast!Is this the best GWAR album? Drop a comment! Order GWAR music and merch: https://amzn.to/48tJ5gL For Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comF…