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Welcome to the Review Realm! Hosted by Jon and Sam, we dive into the latest metal albums as they drop, bringing sharp insights, passionate discussion, and plenty of headbanging energy. While metal is our home turf, we’re not afraid to wander into other genres that spark our curiosity. What started as a YouTube show has now expanded into podcasting, giving you a front-row seat to the music we love and the conversations that keep it alive. Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead or just exploring the scene, you’re part of the Review Realm now and we’re glad you’re here!


















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  • S1 · E58
    Monday · 15 min

    Hatebreed Are Trapped In This "Fatal Paradox" | Full Album Review

    Six years later, Connecticut hardcore icons Hatebreed are back with their ninth studio album, Fatal Paradox! In this episode of Review Realm, we're tackling the heavy question: Are Hatebreed trapped in a "Fatal Paradox"? On one hand, Jasta, Wayne,...

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  • S1 · E55
    October 23 · 6 min

    Miss May I Brought Nothing but Riffs on "No Place For Me"

    Welcome back to Review Realm! In this episode, we tackle No Place For Me, the 8th studio album from Ohio metalcore veterans Miss May I. Following major lineup shifts and stepping into a new era, Levi Benton and company deliver 10 tracks packed with...

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  • S1 · E51
    October 2 · 14 min

    The Ocean's "Solaris" Is Post-Metal...Or Is It?

    Welcome back to Review Realm! In this episode, we dive deep into Solaris, the sweeping new album from The Ocean. They carry the atmospheric weight and crushing crescendos of post-metal, but do they really stay in that lane? We break down the colossal...

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  • S1 · E50
    September 27 · 9 min

    We Can't Decide on Nonpoint’s "The Last Word"

    Nonpoint return with their eleventh studio album, The Last Word, a record that left us surprisingly divided. There are moments where the band sounds energized, focused, and determined to prove they still have plenty left to say. There are also moments...

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  • S1 · E49
    September 25 · 9 min

    Wendy's (Yes That One) Drop Surprise Pop Punk EP!

    This review is not sponsored by Wendy's! Wendy’s just dropped a pop‑punk EP. Yes, that Wendy’s. In what might be the most unexpected release of the year, the fast‑food giant has traded burgers for breakdowns and somehow found its way into our review...

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  • S1 · E48
    September 21 · 13 min

    Anthrax Drop An Amazing 12th Album: "Cursum Perficio"

    Anthrax return with Cursum Perficio, a record that balances the band’s classic thrash foundation with the confidence and experience that comes from decades at the top of the genre. The album leans into sharp riffing, memorable hooks, and the energetic...

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  • S1 · E47
    September 14 · 14 min

    President's Debut Album "Blood of Your Empire" Is Awful

    President’s debut album Blood of Your Empire swings for something grand, but mostly ends up somewhere in the middle. It’s not bad, it’s not great, it’s just…mid. The riffs hit occasionally, the ideas show potential, and the band clearly has ambition,...

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  • S1 · E46
    September 8 · 12 min

    Mastodon’s First Album Post‑Hinds Era Falls Flat On "Marrow Deep"

    Mastodon return with Marrow Deep, their first album without Brent Hinds and the absence is impossible to ignore. The band leans into atmosphere, weight, and introspection, but the results never quite crystallize into anything memorable. In this...

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  • S1 · E45
    September 2 · 9 min

    The Barbarians of California Drop "Megatons" and....Holy S***!

    The Barbarians of California come out swinging on Megatons, a debut that isn’t flawless but hits way harder than anyone expected. In this review, we dig into the massive riffs, the raw energy, the surprising moments of finesse, and the rough edges...

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  • S1 · E44
    August 24 · 10 min

    Eastblood Debut With "Burn What's Left" - Thrash At Its Finest!

    Eastblood explode onto the scene with their debut album Burn What’s Left — a raw, riff‑driven thrash assault from guitarist/vocalist Charlie Bellmore, Nick Petrino, Chris Beaudette, and Rob Youells. Earlier this year we sat down with Charlie to talk...

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  • S1 · E43
    August 20 · 12 min

    Smash Mouth and "Mercury Comet" - Is This Lowkey Amazing?

    Smash Mouth just dropped Mercury Comet, and somehow… it kind of goes hard? In this review, we break down the unexpected hooks, the weirdly solid songwriting, and the moments that made us stop and say, “Wait…is this lowkey amazing?” Whether this album...

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  • S1 · E42
    August 13 · 8 min

    Protest The Hero Return On "Within"…and They’re Not Holding Back

    With Within, Protest the Hero push their progressive metal identity even further — blending intricate guitar work, dynamic vocals, and unpredictable structures. We explore the production, the songwriting, the themes, and how this album fits into their...

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  • S1 · E41
    August 11 · 11 min

    Electric Callboy and Their New Album "Tanzneid" - Genius, Chaos, or Both?

    Electric Callboy return with Tanzneid, a neon‑soaked, dance‑metal rollercoaster that’s equal parts ridiculous, catchy, and completely self‑aware. We break down the biggest bangers, the weirdest choices, and the moments that made us laugh, headbang, or...

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  • S1 · E40
    August 4 · 8 min

    Five Finger Death Punch "Legacy" - This Was Awful...

    Five Finger Death Punch return with Legacy, an album that somehow manages to be loud, polished, and completely forgettable at the same time. We break down the songwriting, production, and baffling creative choices that make this one of their weakest...

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  • S1 · E39
    August 1 · 11 min

    Motionless In White Drops "Decades" - And We Have Thoughts

    Motionless in White return with Decades, a record that blends their signature heaviness with new textures, emotional depth, and some bold stylistic shifts. We break down the biggest moments, the risks, the surprises, and whether this album marks a...

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