Linkin Park is strongly rumored to be fielding offers for a 2025 reunion tour - with at least three surviving members supposedly in talks to reform with a female vocalist stepping in for the late Chester Bennington… Why do these rumors stir up such strong emotions for us? Is the idea of seeing the surviving members celebrate the band’s legacy (and …

Does Kerry King live up to the legacy of Slayer with “From Hell I Rise”? Or will the guitarist’s long-awaited solo debut make fans yearn for more reunion shows from the thrash icons? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both h…

Since forming 25 years ago, Kings Of Leon have achieved incredible feats most rock bands can only dream of. But do Caleb, Nathan, Jared, and Matthew Followills live up to the multi-platinum Tennessee band’s legacy? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part comp…

Many consider 'Morning View' to be a turning point for Incubus. But does the alt rock outfit succeed at recreating the magic captured nearly 23 years ago with the re-recorded effort 'Morning View XXIII'? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In…

Pearl Jam have cemented their status as rock gods with a catalogue full of riveting and soaring anthems that span more than three decades. But do Eddie Vedder and the Seattle legends live up to their reputation with album no. 12, 'Dark Matter'? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s p…

It's that time of year, Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2024? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related top…

Many musicians will admit that their second album was harder to create than their debut. So which sophomore albums - the records that help legitimize a band or artist, and proved they weren’t merely a flash in the pan - would we name as the best? Find out which ones we choose in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,”…

How can a band or artist in good conscience embark on a multi-year “farewell tour” only to reunite shortly after? Is the money they earn from these tours worth the damage they cause to their credibility? And why do fans enable this behavior and pay a hefty price for the chance to say “goodbye” to their favorite artists (only to spend even more on t…

Does Judas Priest live up to their legacy as the iconic metal gods that have been influencing bands and leaving fans in awe for over five decades with album number 19, "Invincible Shield"? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, …

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 (which includes everyone from Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blidge, and Sinead O’Connor, to Ozzy Osbourne, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz, and Dave Matthews Band), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2024 nominees are most likely to get ind…

The number of landmark albums that came out in 2004 is simply astonishing. But which 3 albums celebrating their 20th anniversary this year (NOT named “American Idiot” by Green Day) would we declare as the best? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top thre…

Billy Joel's vast catalog of hits makes determining which of his songs are his best nearly impossible. But if you HAD to name the Piano Man's three best songs, which would you choose? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given musi…

Green Day releasing a new album in 2024 is gutsy considering they could have costed the year by simply celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Dookie" and 20th anniversary of "American Idiot"... so does their 14th album "Saviors" come even close to replicating the magic captured on those two game changing punk rock records? Find out what Matt and Zach…

Releasing more than one album within a single year can be quite an ambitious task. So which artists beat the odds and released not one, but TWO great albums in the same year? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related…

To say Taylor Swift had an incredible 2023 is an enormous understatement - between taking the world by storm with The Eras Tour and breaking records with the “Taylor’s Versions” of her albums “Speak Now” and “1989”, the past year helped cement Taylor’s legacy as an artist unlike any other… but what if she never re-recorded her first six albums in r…

Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2023, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions. Want to buy some exclusive Epic Footnote merch, or listen to our episodes on another streaming platform? Visit https://linktr.ee/…

When Dolly Parton got inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, she promised to record a “rock” album to justify her inclusion. Well, not only did she make good on her word by recording a mix of cover songs and originals for an album aptly titled “Rockstar,” but also enlisted a stacked lineup of guests to duet with (including Paul McCartney, El…

Hearing new music from Guns N’ Roses “should” be exciting. But does Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan opting to sporadically release singles instead of an actual album of new music dampen the experience? And does the fact that those singles - 2021’s “ABSURD” and “Hard Skool,” along with 2023’s “Perhaps” and “The General” - are merely re-workings of…

The Beatles have unleashed the biggest surprise of 2023: a new song. So does "Now And Then" live up to the Fab Four's incredible legacy, or should the surviving members have left this John Lennon demo (which was initially deemed unusable but brought back to life thanks in part to Peter Jackson’s AI technology) in the vault? Find out what Matt and Z…

The Gaslight Anthem delighted fans and critics alike when they announced their return to full-time status after an 8 year hiatus in 2022. But do Brian Fallon and the New Jersey heartland punk rockers return to form with their comeback album “History Books”? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a pod…

Blink-182 overcame near-death tragedies and internal battles to reunite for one of 2023’s most successful tours and anticipated albums. But do Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, and Travis Barker live up to the hype with their first full-length together in 12 years, “One More Time…”? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes…

The Rolling Stones releasing their first album of new material in over 18 years is a big enough deal on its own. Throw in the fact that this also marks their first album since Charlie Watts’ passing (as well as his last known recordings with the band), plus the guest appearances from the Beatles’ Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Elton John…

Led Zeppelin wowed the world in December 2007 with a reunion show at London's O2 Arena. Yet while Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and the late John Bonham’s son Jason wanted to keep the winning streak going, Robert Plant made it immediately clear he had no interest in performing more shows. That led the remaining members to hold secret auditions throug…

To say “American Idiot” gave Green Day a second wind is a massive understatement - it’s the massively successful comeback album that cemented the punk trio’s legacy as one of rock’s biggest acts. And yet it almost never came to be - just a year prior to “American Idiot” coming out, Green Day decided to start creating a new album from scratch after …

30 years ago, Nirvana released “In Utero” - an album that instantly became a commercial and critical success, despite the band’s efforts to deliver a raw, stark contrast to its game-changing, mega-successful predecessor “Nevermind”. But how well has Kurt Cobain’s final studio album aged? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Production…

Van Halen sent the world into a frenzy when they appeared onstage with David Lee Roth at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards. But Roth and Eddie Van Halen barely made it off stage before they started butting heads like old times, with all hope of seeing the classic Van Halen lineup reuniting dying quickly. But what if all actually went smoothly between…

It's been nearly a decade since Dethklok unleashed new music and Metalocalypse appeared on TV screens. So does Brendon Small's fictional, larger-than-life death metal outfit return to its brutally glorious form with "Dethalbum IV"? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album rev…

There’s something to be said about an incredible album cover - especially ones that are arguably even more regarded than the album itself. But which three are the most iconic pieces of cover artwork in music? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three …

Creed not only plans to reunite in 2024, but to do so on a nostalgia fueled “Summer of 99 Cruise”... but we can’t help but ask ourselves - why? Is demand for the Scott Stapp fronted group to reunite “higher” than we think, or will most fans NOT embrace a Creed reunion “with arms wide open”? That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of…

Do Greta Van Fleet live up to the massive buzz they’ve accumulated over the years with “Starcatcher,” or does the Michigan rock outfit prove critics and naysayers right with their third full-length? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each…

The 90s produced tons of amazing albums that helped propel many bands to new heights of success. But which albums from that decade do you think should've received more acclaim upon its release? Which albums from the 90s do you still feel are underappreciated? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 …

Slayer may have one of the most die-hard, loyal and dare we say obsessed fan bases in not just metal or rock, but all music. Just wear a t-shirt of theirs at a random concert, and see how many attendees scream their name at full volume at the mere sight of their logo (even though the band isn’t playing that show). So how did a band as brutal and di…

Queens Of The Stone Age has been one of the most consistent and reliable rock acts of the past 25 years. But do Josh Homme and co. continue its winning streak with “In Times New Roman…”, or stumble with their eighth studio album? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album revie…

A new Foo Fighters album is already a big deal. But with the tragic passing of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins, “But Here We Are” is easily one of the most anticipated releases of 2023. So how do Dave Grohl and co. make out with their 11th studio album? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcas…

Avenged Sevenfold is easily one of the most polarizing bands in metal. But does the band's musical progression on "Life Is But A Dream…" win over their harshest critics while also keeping their diehard fan base pleased, or does their 8th studio album end up alienating both? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes …

Rival Sons have gained quite a following with their 70s influenced, blues-infused rock sound. But does the critically acclaimed rock outfit continue their winning streak with “Darkfighter”? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode,…

Replacing a key member is a tough task for any band. So which replacements in music not only won over fans, but also helped elevate their bands to new heights of success? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related top…

Sleep Token have become quite a cult sensation - causing a stir with their mix of tech metal and alternative R&B while remaining entirely anonymous. But does the masked and cloak-wearing outfit led by the mysterious "Vessel" live up to all the hype with their third album "Take Me Back To Eden"? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Pro…

Bamboozle Fest ended up getting canceled one week before it was set to take place in Atlantic City. And believe it or not, even more controversy surrounding the New Jersey festival’s return arose since we premiered our initial episode (stream here: https://youtu.be/TMl3iFfEb6s) - from Bamboozle running promotions that on the surface seemed to under…

To say that the legal battle between Mötley Crüe and former guitarist Mick Mars escalated extremely fast is an understatement - with both sides making harsh claims about each other in the public eye. So how did we end up here? Is either side truly in "the right"? Should we even be surprised that Mötley Crüe is responsible for what promises to becom…

It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: a new Metallica album! Does “72 Seasons” show that the metal legends still have plenty of gas left in the tank, or that they’re well past their creative peak? Where does their latest studio album rank within its storied catalog? And can you believe that albums like “Kill ‘Em All,” “... And Justice For All…

It's that time of year whe. Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2023? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related…

"So Much (for) Stardust" not only marks Fall Out Boy's first album in 5 years, but also their return to Fueled By Ramen - released their debut album "Take This To Your Grave" 20(!) years ago. So does the Chicago outfit reclaim the pop punk / emo rock throne with album no. 8, or does it leave fans yearning for more? Find out what Matt and Zach think…

Ticketmaster is no stranger to strong criticism. But the fiascos surrounding rollouts of recent tours by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen has brought tensions at an all time high - with the Department of Justice launching antitrust investigations into Live Nation, the Senate holding hearings about Ticketmaster's presale operations an…

Sometimes the best way to throw shade at someone is through music. So which three diss songs do we feel contain the most cutting and vicious verbal attacks recorded to tape? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related …

Bamboozle was easily one of the most eclectic music festivals of the 00s - one that evolved from pop punk roots to a gathering of all types of genres. But the New Jersey festival’s return after an 11 year absence has so far been… lackluster at best, with the rollout of its lineup and pricing causing lots of confusion (and frankly frustration) among…

Paramore's return after a nearly 5 year hiatus was met with much excitement from fans and critics alike. But does Hayley Williams and co.'s comeback album, “This Is Why,” live up to the high expectations? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. I…

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (which includes everyone from Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, and Kate Bush, to Willie Nelson, George Michael, and the White Stripes), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2023 nominees are most likely to get inducted in…

Rihanna playing the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show this year is a dream come true for millions of fans. So which 3 songs do we hope the Barbadian megastar sings during the biggest sporting event in the world? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three …

Pink Floyd are without question one of the most iconic and innovative bands in music. But if you had to pick the British rock pioneers’ best songs, which three would you pick? Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-relate…