The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) Loathe RETURN, System of a Down SNAPPED From Spotify, Ice Nine Kills NEW ALBUM | SOTS Podcast 5/5/25
May 5, 2025
In a whirlwind of music news, the hosts dive into the mysterious disappearance of System of a Down's Toxicity from Spotify. Loathe makes an exciting return with a new six-minute single, while Ice Nine Kills teases fans with hints of an upcoming album. They also debate whether bands should be obligated to play their old hits and discuss Silverstein's ambitious second album this year. Meanwhile, Turnstile drops new singles featuring Hayley Williams, and Sleep Token is making waves in the rock radio scene.
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Hell's Kitchen Dinner, Minus The Yelling
- Sam recounts going to the Hell's Kitchen restaurant and finding the experience far more relaxed than the TV show.
- He contrasts enjoying music yelling with being unable to watch reality TV where people constantly shout at each other.
Buckethead: Strange Show, Wide Audience
- Marcos shares a spontaneous concert visit to see Buckethead and describes the diverse, odd crowd and set length.
- He highlights Buckethead's prolific album output and fans' unpredictable reactions at the show.
Streaming Gaps Damage Fan Trust
- Spotify can briefly lose major catalog items due to licensing or platform errors, and that absence feels unacceptable to fans.
- Sam and Marcos argue high-profile albums like System of a Down's Toxicity should never vanish without clear explanation or accountability.