The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) My Chemical Romance GO WOKE, Ozzy Osbourne DETHRONES Sleep Token, & MORE | SOTS Podcast 7/21/25
Jul 20, 2025
The hosts dive into the political theatrics of My Chemical Romance's dramatic return, stirring up fans' reactions. Ozzy Osbourne's farewell performance garners attention as he dethrones Sleep Token from the charts. In a surprising twist, a band member gets fired for 'not being emo enough.' The discussion bounces between lively debates on new music, exciting releases from Black Veil Brides, and hilariously absurd merch in the metal scene. Listeners are treated to insights on the evolution of music and the emotional connections it fosters.
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MCR Uses Ongoing Concert Storytelling
- My Chemical Romance revived theatrical storytelling with politicized stage narrative and short promotional pieces like "Overfields."
- The hosts see this as an evolution of concert narrative where each show can push a continuing story across a tour.
Lo-Fi Reworks Reveal Core Melodies
- Bring Me The Horizon's Lo-Files reframes familiar songs as chill lo-fi experiments rather than straightforward hits.
- The hosts note the novelty appeal and how reworks can reveal core melodies in a new light.
Twins, Band Lore, And Missed Naming Jokes
- The hosts joked about Ollie Sykes and his wife welcoming twins, imagining playful missed-opportunity baby names tied to band lore.
- They treat the event as both a personal win and a quirky moment for scene culture.