What happens when you mix jaw-dropping guitar riffs with punishingly tight drumming? You get the sonic brutality of Dying Fetus, of course! Join us as we pay homage to John Gallagher’s masterful guitar work and vocal prowess that will leave you questioning your own musical biases. We unpack the ferocity of their last three mind-blowing albums—Reign Supreme, Wrong One to Fuck With, and Beg for Death—while celebrating the explosive contributions of drummers like Trey Williams. Plus, we throw it back to their 2000 EP, Grotesque Impalement, to appreciate the drummer’s relentless energy and the EP’s impact on the metal scene.
But it’s not all about Dying Fetus; we also take a trip down memory lane to discuss our complicated relationship with Slipknot and the new metal wave of the early 2000s. We reflect on how Slipknot’s theatrical presence and numerous band members initially turned us off, drawing an unlikely comparison to Kiss. Yet, the undeniable talent of Slipknot’s new drummer, Eloy Casagrande, forces us to acknowledge the diverse ways music resonates with people. Tune in for a candid conversation on the evolution of metal, how different bands have captured or lost our interest over the years, and the universal language of music that connects us all.
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