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(384) DotW Featuring ‘Silas Fernandes’ and ‘Mezzrow’

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Disciples!!

Here we are at the end of 2025. And for your Holiday doldrums, should you suffer ’em – is a new DotW episode just in time to raise your spirits for the New Year!

We’ve got THREE independents on this episode thanks to Nate (with ‘The Gates of Dawn’), and our featured artists are ‘Silas Fernades’ and ‘Mezzrow’.

Happy New Year, and STAY HEAVY!
\m/

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: The Gates of Dawn
Album: III
Song: Trembling Gaze (15 minutes of awesomeness)
Link: https://gatesofdawn.bandcamp.com/album/iii
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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1: GENE SIMMONS Criticizes ACE FREHLEY’s ‘Bad Decisions’: ‘Falling Down The Stairs Doesn’t Kill You’
https://metaladdicts.com/gene-simmons-criticizes-ace-frehleys-bad-decisions-falling-down-the-stairs-doesnt-kill-you/

N2:Kirk Windstein Issues Update On New Down Album: ‘It’s Really Gonna Be A Killer, Killer Record’
https://metal-stop.com/kirk-windstein-issues-update-on-new-down-album-its-really-gonna-be-a-killer-killer-record/

Addendum: Released by Sept. 2026
https://blabbermouth.net/news/kirk-windstein-new-down-album-will-be-released-by-september-2026

G3: David Ellefson Joins Metal Church, First Song Off New Album Drops
https://loudwire.com/david-ellefson-joins-metal-church-fafo-lyrics/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Silas Fernandes
Location: USA (via Brazil)
from the Album: Carbon Purge Acceleration
the Song is: John Hughes Didn’t Direct My Life
Link: https://www.silascf.com.br/
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N4:Slipknot’s ‘Lost’ Album ‘Look Outside Your Window’ Confirmed For 2026 Release, Clown Promises ‘It’s Just Simply Time’
https://metal-stop.com/slipknots-lost-album-look-outside-your-window-confirmed-for-2026-release-clown-promises-its-just-simply-time/

G5: RAINBOW: Nine-CD ‘The Temple Of The King: 1975–1976’ Box Set Scheduled For March Release
https://metaladdicts.com/rainbow-nine-cd-the-temple-of-the-king-1975-1976-box-set-scheduled-for-march-release/

N6: TESTAMENT Announces March/April 2026 U.S. Tour With OVERKILL And DESTRUCTION
https://blabbermouth.net/news/testament-announces-march-april-2026-u-s-tour-with-overkill-and-destruction

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Mezzrow
Location: Sweden
from the Album: Embrace The Awakening
the Song is: The Moment To Arise
Link: https://www.mezzrow.black/
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FINAL TALKER
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10 Amazing Metal Albums That Followed Controversial Ones

10 Amazing Metal Albums That Followed Controversial Ones

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Iron Maiden
Album: Brave New World
Song: The Wicker Man

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(378) DotW Featuring Kasck and Midnight Vice

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Disciples!!

The gang’s all here – let’s hang and have some fun. Oh – and let’s jam to Nate’s latest obsession, and more tunes from Kasck and Midnight Vice! But wait – there’s more! We’ll wrap the show discussing Megadeth’s ‘least played’ and ‘most played’ songs from each album.

Enjoy!

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Spectral Voice
Album: Sparagmos
Song: Be Cadaver
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Current Events:
G1:RUSH Announces 2026 Tour; GEDDY LEE And ALEX LIFESON To Be Joined By ANIKA NILLES
https://blabbermouth.net/news/rush-announces-2026-tour
 Geddy and Alex Send a Message to Rush Fans

N2: WATAIN To Retire After Dropping Their Final Album
https://metaladdicts.com/watain-to-retire-after-dropping-their-final-album/

G3:Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers fame helps launch scholarship at U of M
https://cla.umn.edu/music/news-events/news/chad-smiths-minnesota-roots-inspire-new-umn-scholarship.

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Kasck
Location: India
from the Album: single
the Song is: Be Quick Or Be Dead
Link: https://www.kasck.in/
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CURRENT EVENTS CONTINUED

N4: CRO-MAGS’ HARLEY FLANAGAN Calls Out METALLICA And PANTERA: ‘I’m Good Enough To Inspire You Just Not Good Enough To Open Up For You?’
https://metaladdicts.com/cro-mags-harley-flanagan-calls-out-metallica-and-pantera-im-good-enough-to-inspire-you-just-not-good-enough-to-open-up-for-you/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNYqYxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5NDMxcEsxazBleENMN2NaAR7WBiSNUmM3oSg7n9aJFwu1p2INlOmXz8b04on9hIMFJTm-0Nyv2PMD3eEy2Q_aem_lAg8GQb2pewPRMvAhbwdGg

G5:LYNCH MOB Announces Farewell Album ‘Dancing With The Devil’
 https://blabbermouth.net/news/lynch-mob-announces-farewell-album-dancing-with-the-devil-shares-title-track

Lynch Mob “Dancing with the Devil” (Official Visualizer Video)

N6: DAVID ELLEFSON Questions Whether DAVE MUSTAINE’s ‘Farewell’ Announcement Is ‘Just An Attempt To Boost Ticket Sales’
https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefson-questions-whether-dave-mustaines-farewell-announcement-is-just-an-attempt-to-boost-ticket-sales#google_vignette

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Midnight Vice                
Location: USA
from the Album: (S/T)
the Song is: Mysteria
Link: https://midnightviceofficial.com/        
HeadFirstEntertainment
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FINAL TALKER
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The Most Played Song Live Off Each Megadeth Album
https://loudwire.com/songs-megadeth-never-play-live/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

FINAL SONG
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Artist: Megadeth
Album: So Far So Good So What
Song: 502

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(376) DotW Featuring Sawmoon and Jeremy Blake

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Disciples!!

Nate and I back in action, sharing and caring for y’all. Plus, we’ve got some great music from #Sawmoon and #JeremyBlake for your listening pleasure. Plus – we’ll discuss Loudwire’s ranking of Megadeth’s ‘Lead Guitarists’ through the ages!

Enjoy!

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Portal
Album: Swarth
Song: Larvae
Australian Death Metal – Cavernous vocals

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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1: Final Megadeth Album & Tour
https://www.megadeth.com/blogs/news/final-album-global-farewell-tour

David Ellefson Addresses Megadeth’s Farewell Tour Plans
https://loudwire.com/david-ellefson-megadeth-farewell-tour-plans/

N2: DEE SNIDER Says Recent ‘Health Scare’ Made Him ‘Re-Evaluate A Lot Of Things’, Including TWISTED SISTER Reunion
https://blabbermouth.net/news/dee-snider-says-recent-health-scare-made-him-re-evaluate-a-lot-of-things-including-twisted-sister-reunion

G3: Joe Perry is not ruling out one more Aerosmith show
https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/joe-perry-project-aerosmith-prospects

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Sawmoon
Location: USA
from the Album: Madness [single]
the Song is: Madness
Link: https://sawmoon.bandcamp.com/
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N4: PINK FLOYD Announces ‘Wish You Were Here 50’ 50th-Anniversary Collection
https://blabbermouth.net/news/pink-floyd-announces-wish-you-were-here-50-50th-anniversary-collection

G5:Wendy Dio, David Ellefson Join HMHoF
https://www.facebook.com/pat.gesualdo/posts/pfbid028MywJ2vLRVtHwJY1A9STqj1uk8m9UeTyZTWzE17Hy3sx3hR5Ls1hyN8tgqvm9xubl 

N6: JERRY CANTRELL On Guitarists Who Influenced Him: ‘I Think RANDY RHOADS Might Qualify As An Otherworldly Being’
https://blabbermouth.net/news/jerry-cantrell-on-guitarists-who-influenced-him-i-think-randy-rhoads-might-qualify-as-an-otherworldly-being

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Jeremy Blake
Location: USA
from the Album: An Epilogue
the Song is: An Epilogue [single]
Link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jeremyblakemusic/an-epilogue/

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FINAL TALKER
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Megadeth Lead Guitarist’s Ranked
https://loudwire.com/megadeth-lead-guitarists-ranked/
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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Megadeth
Album: So Far So Good So What
Song: Into the Lungs of Hell/Set The World Afire

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(373) DotW Featuring ‘Witch Hound’ and ‘The Incantus ‘

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Disciples!

Nate and I are back to ‘the usual’, playing catchup and hangin’ out. Oh, and we’ve brought friends: Witch Hound from Poland and The Incantus from Australia.

Let’s do this.
\m/

What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Allman Brothers Band
Album: Idlewild South
Song: Revival

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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1: ERIC BRITTINGHAM And FRED COURY Are ‘Open’ To CINDERELLA Reunion For One-Off Concert
http://blabbermouth.net/news/eric-brittingham-and-fred-coury-are-open-to-cinderella-reunion-for-one-off-concert

N2: DAVID ELLEFSON Says DAVE MUSTAINE Wanted MEGADETH To Re-Record Songs From METALLICA’s ‘No Life ‘Til Leather’ Demo
https://blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefson-says-dave-mustaine-wanted-megadeth-to-re-record-songs-from-metallicas-no-life-til-leather-demo#google_vignette

G3:BLACK SABBATH, MÖTLEY CRÜE & GHOST Singles Are Coming To Tiny Vinyl
https://metalinjection.net/metal-merch/black-sabbath-motley-crue-ghost-singles-are-coming-to-tiny-vinyl 

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Witch Hound
Location: Poland
from the Album: Mountain Knows
the Song is: Lust For Blood
Link: https://linktr.ee/witch.hound

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CURRENT EVENTS CONTINUED
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N4: MAYHEM Is Currently Recording Their First New Album Since 2019
https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/mayhem-is-currently-recording-their-first-new-album-since-2019

G5:KREATOR Is ‘Waiting For The Final Mixes’ For Upcoming Sixteenth Studio Album
https://blabbermouth.net/news/kreator-is-waiting-for-the-final-mixes-for-upcoming-sixteenth-studio-album

N6: GORGOROTH Announces Upcoming Live Album Recorded During Their March 2025 European Tour
https://metalinjection.net/news/gorgoroth-announces-upcoming-live-album-recorded-during-their-march-2025-european-tour

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: The Incantus
Location: Australia
from the Album: The Incantus
the Song is: By The Light of Burning Bridges
Link: https://www.theincantus.au/

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FINAL TALKER
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The Best Thrash Album of Each Year, From 1983 to 1993
https://loudwire.com/best-thrash-album-each-year-1983-1993/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLjp9hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHu4z6drXK-ufspurr4SD3Hkxp79zleL0D7NXJxqW1UrcLM2Q3SIzLNZkOwc2_aem_h1jhcZKKhSERy5Hu95q32Q&utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Anthrax
Album: Among The Living
Song: Skeletons in the Closet

Submit your music – dotwpod@gmail.com

More episodes: https://www.linknbio.com/dotwpod

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*Support the show with a one-time or reoccurring donation:
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Thank you for for your support!

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