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Sorry for the super long delays, so here is Marky Mark

Just an update:  Mike and myself will be returning in several weeks with the podcast.  Thanks for hanging in there.  Now for the best music video ever made.

Chicago’s Finest Post-Punk Band: Alkaline Trio

Covering one of Mike’s favorite bands ever, The Alkaline Trio, a serious bias is shown. Nate begs to differ and many shout outs are given.
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…and send us suggestions of bands you would like to hear!  If we receive multiple requests of the same artist we will review your suggestion within a few weeks.
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Under the Underground Rap: Deltron 3030

This week we covered a fantastic underground rapper: Deltron 3030.
Definitely for those fond of rap/hip-hop/etc., but you should still check this out.
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…and send us suggestions of bands you would like to hear!  If we receive multiple requests of the same artist we will review your suggestion within a few weeks.
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It’s Called Power Metal for a Reason : 3 Inches of Blood

Sorry for the delays and all of that jazz.
This week we turn it up to 11 with power metal gods, 3 Inches of Blood and we cover their discography from Battlecry Under a Winterson all the way to their upcoming album, Here Waits Thy Doom.
This is for you metal fans out there, so take a [...]

Delays and delays and delays

Hey guys, Mike here just telling you we’re super sorry for the delays in the last two weeks. Last week we had some motivation issues and this week Nate is feeling under the weather.
We should be back next week with our coverage on 3 Inches of Blood.

Mathcore Isn’t Really About Math But it Sure is Awesome: The Number Twelve Looks Like You

We are back!  This week we are covering mathcore band, The Number Twelve Looks Like You. We have a “hidden secret” at the end of the show!
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…and send us suggestions of bands you would like to hear!  If we receive multiple requests of the same artist we will review your suggestion [...]

Well….crap.

So, this week we ran into some major audio difficulties, and we aren’t doing the podcast.  Sorry.
See you guys next week!

Monthly Smorgasbord #3 (Veil Of Maya, Portugal. The Man, Blackbird Raum, Cynic)

This week was our Monthly Smorgasbord. We covered 4 bands in under a half hour! Woohoo!
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The four bands we covered:

Veil Of Maya
Portugal. The Man
Blackbird Raum
Cynic

The Pinnacle of Progression: Rush (A Farewell To Kings)

This week we covered Rush’s A Farewell To Kings. Lots of ranting and raving this episode given Nate’s absolute love for the band as well as Mike’s new love for this album.
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…and send us suggestions of bands you would like to hear!  If we receive multiple requests of the same artist we [...]

Delay

Sorry folks, but the Fifth Riff is taking a “break”.  Be back next week!