Episode 31 4/4/2015

This episode we discuss current events, what’s Nate been listening to, independent music from Rusted Brain out of Warsaw, Poland; We’ll also shoot through the ‘2 Minute Metal Meltdown,’ dissect Iron Maiden’s ‘The Final Frontier’ and it’s the return of ‘Stuck in a Car, Stuck with a CD’ with Gene behind the wheel!

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2 Minute Metal Meltdown:
Metalsucks podcast Episode 90:
http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/03/16/90-mlny-parsonz-of-royal-thunder/

Liar City Link:
http://liarcity.com/operation-freakout-and-project-normandy/

‘One on One with Mitch Lafon’ Doro:
http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/one-on-one-56-doro

Paul Di’Anno Talking Metal:
http://talkingmetal.com/digital/2015/03/22/talking-metal-522-featuring-paul-dianno-josh-brown/

Eddie Trunk A.J. Pero from Twisted Sister tribute:
http://www.podcastonesales.com/Eddie-Trunk-Podcast?pid=495455

Jay Mohr’s interview of Henry Rollins in episode #275:
http://podcastone.com/pg/jsp/program/episode.jsp?programID=331&pid=489165

Henry and Heidi podcast: http://henryrollins.com/dispatch

2 Minute Metal Meltdown:
A.J. PERO’s Longtime Girlfriend And 14-Year-Old Daughter Launch Crowdfunding Campaign to help them keep their home
http://www.gofundme.com/qrvf8f

Overkill and Symphony X announce co-headlining tour! Hell yeah!
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/overkill-and-symphony-x-to-join-forces-for-north-american-co-headlining-tour/

David Lee Roth announces that yet again he’d like Michael Anthony back in Van Halen
http://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-david-lee-roth-michael-anthony-reunion/?trackback=tsmclip

Slayer’s new album to feature song recorded before Jeff Hanneman’s death
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/slayers-new-album-to-feature-one-song-recorded-before-jeff-hannemans-death/

Black Sabbath’s performance at ‘Ozzfest Japan’ will be their farewell performance, according to Ozzy’s handler Sharon Ozzbourne
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-sabbaths-appearance-at-ozzfest-japan-will-bands-farewell-says-sharon-osbourne/

There will not be a 5th Season of Metalocalypse – at least on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/03/16/wont-fifth-season-metalocalypse/

Former Death bassist Scott Clendenin dies at the age of 47
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-death-bassist-scott-clendenin-dies-at-47/

W.A.S.P. sign on to Napalm Records and announce new album set for release this coming August of 2015
http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2015/03/24/metal-icons-w-a-s-p-sign-to-napalm-records-new-album-set-for-release-this-august/

According to Spotify, Metal fans are the most loyal to their genre in the world!
Here’s how things break down by country listed:
In Australia, Metal is #2 behind ‘Australian Country’
In Brazil, Metal is #4 behind Brazilian Punk, Rock Gaucho and Brazilian Pop
In France and in Germany it’s #6
In Great Britain it’s #2 behind ‘British Alternative Rock’
In Greece it’s #3 behind “Entehno” and “Rebetiko” whatever that is
In Italy it’s #7
In Mexico it’s #4
In Norway it’s #8, but “Norwegian Metal” comes in at #3 and “Black Metal” comes in at #6.
In the Phillipines it’s #3
#1 in Portugal!!!! A big HELL YEAH to our brothers and sisters in Portugal!
#10 in Spain
#3 in Sweden behind “Swedish Metal” and “Swedish Punk”
#4 in Switzerland behind ‘Swiss Folk,’ ‘Swiss Rock’ and ‘Swiss Hip Hop’
and finally:
The United States comes in at #5 behind Regional Mexican, Latin Pop, Native American, and Emo – WHAT THE FUCK!?
https://insights.spotify.com/us/2015/04/02/loyalest-music-fans-by-genre/

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Musicians MICHAEL VESCERA And BARRY SPARKS Join Forces In RIOT ON MARS
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-yngwie-malmsteen-musicians-michael-vescera-and-barry-sparks-join-forces-in-riot-on-mars/

ACT OF DEFIANCE Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: Debut Album Update
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/act-of-defiance-featuring-ex-megadeth-shadows-fall-scar-the-martyr-members-debut-album-update/

VAN HALEN Tickets Averaging $223 On Secondary Market
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/van-halen-tickets-averaging-223-on-secondary-market/

Ace Frehley says he might ask Gene Simmons to guest on his covers album; revealed the album will include material by Led Zeppelin, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-04-02/kiss-ace-frehley-cover-led-zeppelin-beatles-rolling-stones

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What’s Nate been listening to?
Artist: Deicide
Album: Deicide
Song: Crucifixation

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News:
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1. It’s Official: LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER To ‘Guest’ On New MEGADETH Studio Album
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/its-official-lamb-of-gods-chris-adler-to-guest-on-new-megadeth-studio-album/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-megadeth-is-almost-done-writing-new-album-tracking-to-begin-next-week/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/new-megadeth-guitarist-kiko-loureiro-has-full-support-of-his-angra-bandmates/
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-mustaine-and-david-ellefson-are-the-root-of-megadeth/

2. ANTHRAX Has ‘Raised The Bar’ On Upcoming Album
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/anthrax-has-raised-the-bar-on-upcoming-album/

3. OVERKILL Signs Worldwide Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST; New Box Set Due In The Fall
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/overkill-signs-worldwide-deal-with-nuclear-blast-new-box-set-due-in-the-fall/

4.’The Decline Of Western Civilization’ Films To Receive Deluxe-Box-Set Release This June
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/the-decline-of-western-civilization-films-to-receive-deluxe-box-set-release-this-june/

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SONG INTERMISSION (Featured Independent):
Artist: Rusted Brain
Album: High Voltage Thrash
Song: Caught in the Fire

Visit Rusted Brain at http://www.rustedbrain.pl

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If you’re in a band and you’d like to be considered to be played on the Disciples of the Watch podcast, please email us at music@dotwpod.com
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5. UNLOCKING THE TRUTH’s Record Industry Nightmare
http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/unlocking-the-truths-record-industry-nightmare/

6. On June 9th 2015, Tridroid Records will unleash its next digital-only release: the raw black metal of Poetries of Oppression by Dogmatic Absolution.

Tridroid Records bandcamp page:
http://tridroid.bandcamp.com/

Dogmatic Absolution on their Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/dogmablackofficial

7. Green Death video:
http://greendeathband.com/news/blog/first-music-video-through-the-eye-from-the-album-manufacturing-evil-posted

8. Thundermother signed on to Despotz Records:
http://www.revolvermag.com/news/thundermother-premiere-new-song-its-just-a-tease.html

http://www.thundermother.com

http://www.despotz.se for Despotz records.

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If you have any news you’d like to share regarding your band please email us at news@dotwpod.com

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Iron Maiden’s ‘FINAL FRONTIER’ dissected!

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Stuck in a car, stuck with a CD: Gene

FINAL SONG
Artist: Helloween
Album: Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1
Song: Initiation/I’m Alive