That's Not Metal

Join Hill and Beez as they answer your questions about Download, Limp Bizkit is this week's Album Club and there's chat on BABYMETAL, Nine Inch Nails, Children Of Bodom, Twisted Sister, Blink 182 and more.

Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Rammstein are Download Festival 2016's headliners and Hill & Beez are here to put the announcement under the microscope.

Coheed & Cambria, Fightstar, State Champs and Counting Days' new albums are reviewed, there's chat about Sonisphere, the Mercury Prize's stance on rock music and more of the usual lolz with Hill & Beez.

The podcast dives into the buzz surrounding a potential Guns N' Roses reunion. It critiques Axl Rose's current image and performance, reflecting on the excitement of past concerts versus present realities. There's a candid discussion on whether Slash has experienced the same decline as Axl, with a focus on the duo's contrasting trajectories since their heyday. The conversation reveals listeners' disillusionment with the idea of a reunion, while some still cherish the nostalgia of their early days, highlighting a longing for a different kind of rock experience.

Listeners dive into excitement over Metallica's anticipated album. The hosts passionately debate the merits of 'Load,' 'Reload,' and the controversial 'Lulu.' They reflect on personal memories shaping their views of Metallica's discography. Nostalgia clashes with skepticism as they ponder the band's evolving legacy and live performances. Fans' emotional ties to earlier works bring both hopes and concerns for future releases, highlighting the enduring impact of this legendary group.

Hill and Beez review the new albums from Trivium, Clutch, No Devotion and Black Breath, there's questions on moshing etiquette, double albums and Alter Bridge and we should probably say sorry to the old bass player in Alien Ant Farm. Sorry mate.

A bonus discussion on the poignant split of Funeral For A Friend leads to reflections on their hardcore roots and legacy. The hosts share personal stories from the band's impactful performances and address the current status of Alexisonfire. They dive into the complexities of band reunions, questioning whether these are driven by authentic artistry or financial motives. Nostalgia for 90s bands reignites vibrant emotions, setting the stage for a captivating exploration of the music industry's past and present.

This week's podcast features Hill & Beez's take on the new album from Parkway Drive, Crossfaith, Tesseract & The Black Dahlia Murder, we discuss who should headline Bloodstock 2016 and our album club comes from The Prodigyl and their unstoppable Fat Of The Land.

Hill and Beez have NEVER SOUNDED BETTER as they review the new records from Slayer, Atreyu, Creeper and Black Tongue, there's discussion on Slipknot and Andy Black and Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory is this week's Album Club entry.

Hill & Beez discuss the new albums from Bring Me The Horizon, Iron Maiden and The Wonder Years, there's chat about Gojira, Foo Fighters and Cancer Bats and we introduce the TNM Album Club. Get involved!