The MetalSucks Podcast MetalSucks Podcast Episode 0002
May 28, 2013
Dive into the drama of System of a Down as tensions rise within the band, and celebrate Carcass's latest signing with Nuclear Blast. Reflect on the touching memorial service for Jeff Hanneman and what makes a metal tribute truly stand out. Explore how cultural identity shapes metal sounds, as regional influences give bands their uniqueness. The hosts debate the secrets behind catchy hooks in songwriting and share excitement for fresh releases from Kylesa and more, making this an engaging discussion for metal fans!
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System Of A Down Facebook Drama
- Shavo posted on his personal Facebook blaming Serj for blocking a new System of a Down album and then caused band pushback.
- Chuck and Godless joked Shavo might have written both the accusatory post and the band's apology to control the narrative.
Nuclear Blast Fits Legacy Extreme Acts
- Chuck sees Nuclear Blast as a natural home for legacy extreme acts and predicts label growth.
- He expects Carcass to sell strongly off name recognition and boost Nuclear Blast's roster prestige.
Maryland Death Fest Takeaways
- Chuck and Godless discussed Maryland Death Fest logistics and joked about chain wallets and security rules.
- They used the fest absence to segway into other topics rather than a formal report.