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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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(371) DotW Featuring ‘The 450s’ and ‘Insurrection

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Disciples!!

Before we get to the ‘meat’, one caveat: This episode was recorded right before Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, but we decided to still release it and address his passing on a later episode.

With that being said, I (Gene) recap the ‘Back to the Beginning’ but not overly-so, and we have our usual shenanigans. PLUS! Some great music from ‘The 450s’ and ‘Insurrection’.

Enjoy!

What’s Nate been listening to?

Artist: Run The Jewels
Album: RTJ4
Song: JU$T
Notes/Comments: Feat Pharrell Williams and Zach De La Rocha

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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1: Black Sabbath’s early recordings as Earth to be released as ‘The Legendary Lost Tapes’
https://www.loudersound.com/bands-artists/black-sabbath-earth-the-legendary-lost-tapes
 
Earth (Pre-Black Sabbath) – Demo 1969

N2: ROB DUKES On EXODUS’s Upcoming Album: ‘It’s The Best Thing I’ve Ever Done With’ The Band
https://blabbermouth.net/news/rob-dukes-on-exoduss-upcoming-album-its-the-best-thing-ive-ever-done-with-the-band#google_vignette

G3: VIVIAN CAMPBELL’s Pre-DIO Band SWEET SAVAGE Announces New Album ‘Bang’
http://blabbermouth.net/news/vivian-campbells-pre-dio-band-sweet-savage-announces-new-album-bang

SWEET SAVAGE – BANG (Official Video)

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: The 450s
Location: USA
from the Album: The 450s
the Song is: Lucy Walk Away
Link: https://www.facebook.com/The450sBand
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N4: ‘Spinal Tap’ Director Blasts BLACK SABBATH For Being ‘So Dumb That They Thought’ Stonehenge Scene Was ‘Stolen’ From Them
https://blabbermouth.net/news/spinal-tap-director-blasts-black-sabbath-for-being-so-dumb-that-they-thought-stonehenge-scene-was-stolen-from-them 

G5:Jake E. Lee’s Alleged Shooters Caught and to be Sentenced Next Month
https://www.metalsucks.net/2025/06/29/jake-e-lees-alleged-shooters-caught-and-to-be-sentenced-next-month/

N6: TESTAMENT’s New Album To Be Mastered This Week; Fall 2025 Release Expected
https://blabbermouth.net/news/testaments-new-album-to-be-mastered-this-week-fall-2025-release-expected#google_vignette

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: Insurrection
Location: Netherlands
from the Album: [2023] Exiled To Earth
the Song is: Hopeless World Below
Link: https://insurrectionofficial.bandcamp.com/
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FINAL TALKER
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The most expensive rock and metal albums of all time
https://www.kerrang.com/the-most-expensive-rock-and-metal-albums-of-all-time

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(365) DotW Featuring ‘Bastion Rose’ and ‘All For The King’

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Disciples!

When this episode drops, I will have just returned from Scotland – As long as they let me leave. I mean, world-class podcaster comes a’visting? Surely I’ll become part of the Monarchy or something.

At any rate, Nate and I are back at it again for your listening pleasure, with some solid talk, some solid tunes, and hopefully for me – some solid bowel movements.

Enjoy!
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What’s Nate been listening to?
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Artist: The Soul Assassins
Album: Chapter 1
Song: Decisions Decisions
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Current Events
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G1: FORBIDDEN Vocalist NORMAN SKINNER Wraps Up Vocal Recordings For New Album – “He Put His Heart, Soul And Guts Into These Tracks”
https://bravewords.com/news/forbidden-vocalist-norman-skinner-wraps-up-vocal-recordings-for-new-album-he-put-his-heart-soul-and-guts-into-these-tracks/

New FORBIDDEN Singer NORMAN SKINNER Talks Comeback Single ‘Divided By Zero’, Upcoming Album
https://blabbermouth.net/news/new-forbidden-singer-norman-skinner-talks-comeback-single-divided-by-zero-upcoming-album

N2: BLACK FLAG Announces Fresh Lineup, Promises New Music And Tour Dates
https://blabbermouth.net/news/black-flag-announces-fresh-lineup-promises-new-music-and-tour-dates#google_vignette

G3:JUDAS PRIEST And ALICE COOPER Announce Summer/Fall 2025 North American Tour With CORROSION OF CONFORMITY
https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-and-alice-cooper-announce-summer-fall-2025-north-american-tour-with-corrosion-of-conformity

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 1
Artist: Bastion Rose
Location: USA
from the Album: (Single) Fade To Blue
the Song is: Fade To Blue
Link: https://bastionrose.com/
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CURRENT EVENTS CONTINUED

N4: TRIPTYKON Announces A ‘Dark Shroud Over London’ Events And Vinyl Reissues
https://blabbermouth.net/news/triptykon-announces-a-dark-shroud-over-london-events-and-vinyl-reissues

G5:JUDAS PRIEST’s RICHIE FAULKNER Reveals He Suffered Stroke That Left Him With Permanent Brain Damage
https://blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-richie-faulkner-reveals-he-suffered-stroke-that-left-him-with-permanent-brain-damage

N6: Weezer Bassist’s wife shot by Police and Booked for Attempted Murder
https://loudwire.com/weezer-bassist-wife-shot-police-attempted-murder/

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INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION
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SONG 2
Artist: All For The King
Location: Sweden
from the Album: Darkest Before The Dawn
the Song is: Stay Awake
Link: https://www.allfortheking.se/
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FINAL TALKER
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15 Best Heavy Metal Songs of All Time
by Samuel Moore
https://singersroom.com/w81/best-heavy-metal-songs-of-all-time/

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Metallica
Album: Master of Puppets
Song: Master of Puppets
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(286) DotW Featuring ‘Hope Fiend’ and ‘Species’

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Disciples!
Nate and I are back in the saddle again, and you’re in for a treat. We’re not only going to feature some cool bands (Hope Fiend and Species) but we’re going to also tackle a quiz on ‘Rock and Roll Legendary Stories’ and see how well one of us knows fact from fiction.

Enjoy – and don’t forget: Sharing means caring.
\,,/ d(> _ <)b \,,/

Dedication: Bernie Marsden passed away at 72
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Marsden#Discography
 

What’s Nate been listening to?
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Artist: Antediluvian
Album: The Divine Punishment
Song: Temple Prostitute
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CURRENT EVENTS
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G1. JEFF YOUNG Says New KINGS OF THRASH Will Be “Better Than Anything MEGADETH Has Done Recently”

N2. Stryper’s Michael Sweet Calls Slayer Hypocrites Because of Tom Araya’s Christianity

STRYPER Frontman Says It’s ‘Odd That Many Metalheads Have A Problem With Jesus Yet Have Absolutely No Problem With The Devil’

https://blabbermouth.net/news/stryper-frontman-says-its-odd-that-many-metalheads-have-a-problem-with-jesus-yet-have-absolutely-no-problem-with-the-devil?fbclid=IwAR3JMhnx3N0XccGT8I0dY3Q9NIAGowGDnrOOhkk14PMfM5_8F7VxM4xR7Zo

G3. German Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Rammstein’s Till Lindemann

INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION

SONG 1
Artist: Hope Fiend
Location: USA
from the Album: [ST]
the Song is: So Knew
Link: https://hopefiend.net/

N4. Kiko Louiero To Bow Out Of Megadeth Live Shows For A While

G5.FEAR FACTORY’s DINO CAZARES Speaks Out Against Venues Taking Cut Of Artists’ Merchandise Sales: ‘You’re Basically Paying To Play’

N6. DAVID COVERDALE’s 1972 Demo For DEEP PURPLE Included On WHITESNAKE’s ‘The Purple Album: Special Gold Edition’

INDEPENDENT INTERMISSION

SONG 2
Artist: Species
Location: Poland
from the Album: To Find Deliverance
the Song is: Falls of the Tower
Link: https://linktr.ee/species_of_metal

STAY TUNED

Stay tuned to this feed or subscribe as we’ve got part II of the Monthly Independent Music specials coming out with the heavier/extreme side of the IMS releases. Also, Nate and I will be going track-by-track on Control Denied’s only release ‘The Fragile Art of Existence’ as an addendum to our worst-to-best episode on the band Death’s catalog.

FINAL TALKER:
True or False: Which of These 18 Legendary Rock + Metal Stories Actually Happened?
https://loudwire.com/rock-metal-legends-stories-myths-tales-true-false-debunked/

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FINAL SONG
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Artist: Ozzy
Album: Bark at the Moon
Song: Bark at the Moon