That's Not Metal

Hill & Beez review the new albums from The Hell, Cryptopsy and the terrible, terrible, terrible new Def Leppard album. Seriously, it's terrible. System Of A Down's Toxicity stars in this week's Album Club and there's discussion on the Busted reunion, Volbeat, Motley Crue, Skindred, Trivium and more. But seriously that Def Leppard album is so terrible.

Hill and Beez discuss corsets and Boglins...oh and the latest additions to Download 2016, including Korn, Deftones, Disturbed, Motorhead, Nightwish and Megadeth.

Hill & Beez tackle the new albums from Escape The Fate, Devil You Know, Boysetsfire and Seaway and our Album Club focuses on Lostprophets 'The Fake Sound Of Progress'. Yeah, it was VERY difficult.

A very squeaky Stephen Hill & Beez reveal all about their exciting new project, review the new albums from Skindred, Killing Joke, Cane Hill and Twitching Tongues and our Album Club focuses on Glassjaw's Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silence.

The podcast dives into the trend of bands playing albums in full during live shows, weighing nostalgia against potential drawbacks. Reflections on Korn's debut spark a discussion about growth and how past work resonates differently now. The flaws of bands fixating on past successes are critiqued, while recognizing the merit of revisiting iconic albums. The atmosphere of live performances is analyzed, highlighting the unique audience connection. Finally, nostalgia's role is explored, contrasting genuine revivals with inauthentic attempts to capture former glory.

Join Hill and Beez as they answer your questions about Download, Limp Bizkit is this week's Album Club and there's chat on BABYMETAL, Nine Inch Nails, Children Of Bodom, Twisted Sister, Blink 182 and more.

Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Rammstein are Download Festival 2016's headliners and Hill & Beez are here to put the announcement under the microscope.

Coheed & Cambria, Fightstar, State Champs and Counting Days' new albums are reviewed, there's chat about Sonisphere, the Mercury Prize's stance on rock music and more of the usual lolz with Hill & Beez.

The podcast dives into the buzz surrounding a potential Guns N' Roses reunion. It critiques Axl Rose's current image and performance, reflecting on the excitement of past concerts versus present realities. There's a candid discussion on whether Slash has experienced the same decline as Axl, with a focus on the duo's contrasting trajectories since their heyday. The conversation reveals listeners' disillusionment with the idea of a reunion, while some still cherish the nostalgia of their early days, highlighting a longing for a different kind of rock experience.

Listeners dive into excitement over Metallica's anticipated album. The hosts passionately debate the merits of 'Load,' 'Reload,' and the controversial 'Lulu.' They reflect on personal memories shaping their views of Metallica's discography. Nostalgia clashes with skepticism as they ponder the band's evolving legacy and live performances. Fans' emotional ties to earlier works bring both hopes and concerns for future releases, highlighting the enduring impact of this legendary group.