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by Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, and METALBIRB
Your one-stop shop to catch up on the latest happenings in the Metal music scene with YouTubers METALBIRB, Drew Fortune, and Steve O'G.
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- 2 days ago1h 8m
Is Polyphia's New Album Actually Better Than Modern Metalcore?
Join Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, and METALBIRB for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads catch up after having a bit of time off. They chat about some of the new albums and singles they've checked out recently, including Polyphia's experimental new album, and they also finally get around to some of the listening homework they've assigned each other this year!Access the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
Sleep Token Breaks Silence + Sam Carter Opens Up About Vocal Struggles
Join Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, METALBIRB for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads chat about Architects' vocalist Sam Carter opening up about his struggles with mental health and performing live, Sleep Token distancing themselves from outside projects, and some great new music they've been enjoying.Access the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
2025 vs 2026: Is Heavy Music Getting Better? ... Or Worse?
Join Steve O'G, METALBIRB, and Drew Fortune for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads are pitting some of 2025's biggest albums against 2026's current slate of new albums to see which year has been best for music so far... As per usual with TMR games, the boys are super well prepared, and everything runs smoothly...Let them know how wrong they are!* THE METAL ROUNDUP WILL BE LIVESTREAMING ON 14TH OCTOBER AT 20:30 BST/15:30 EDT*You can catch the live stream chaos at any of the links below:* https://www.twitch.tv/steveogrock* https://www.twitch.tv/drewfortune1* https://www.twitch.tv/metalbirbAccess the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup
- Oct 7, 20261h 1m
The Death of Physical Media? + New Metal Releases Discussion
Join Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, and METALBIRB for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads chat about new releases including new movies from Linkin Park and Imminence, before getting into a discussion about Physical Media and it's place in our increasingly digital world.Access the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup
- Sep 30, 20261h 25m
Reacting To YOUR Metal Hot Takes! - Part IV (with Jacob Alexandria)
Join Steve O'G, METALBIRB, Drew Fortune, and special guest Jacob Alexandria for another episode of The Metal Roundup.This week Jacob Alexandria joins the podcast to help the lads discuss some more of your hot takes. Who gave the spiciest take this time around?Go check out Jacob Alexandria’s YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@jacobrathxcWant to submit your own Hot Take for a future episode? Upload the audio file of your hot take here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1SiD5xsKgEFH_p24Xz8xm5FxCSVyDqKYKAccess the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup
- Sep 23, 20261h 13m
Surprise Drops From Falling In Reverse, Spiritbox, Architects & MORE!
Join Steve O'G, Drew Fortune, and METALBIRB for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads work their way through the plethora of new music that's been released over the last couple of weeks!Access the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup Want to submit a Hot Take for a future episode? Upload the audio file of your hot take here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1SiD5xsKgEFH_p24Xz8xm5FxCSVyDqKYK
- Sep 16, 20261h 6m
Eddie Berg On Why Imminence's Sound Has Changed
Join Steve O'G, Metalbirb, and Drew Fortune for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads are joined by Eddie Berg of ImminenceAs we approach the upcoming release of Imminence's latest album 'Axis Mundi' on October 2nd, they chat about the band's evolving sound and the importance of taking creative swings to push your music forward. Access the special bonus episodes (including one featuring Eddie Berg!) as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup Keep up with Imminence via these platforms:Website: https://imminenceswe.comYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@imminencesweSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7rqJQQxuUOCk052MK5kLsHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imminenceswe/
- Sep 9, 20261h 11m
Discussing New Albums From President & Holding Absence (With Guest Lucas Woodland!)
Join Steve O'G, METALBIRB, and Drew Fortune for another episode of The Metal Roundup. This week the lads are joined by Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence as we approach the release of Holding Absence’s latest album ‘Modern Life is Lonely’.The boys chat about the new material as well as topics like modern vocal production, industry plants and adjusting to life in an increasingly digital world.Access the special bonus episodes as a Spotify subscriber - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/the-metal-roundup/subscribe Join our Patreon with Discord access: https://www.patreon.com/TheMetalRoundup Keep up with Holding Absence via these platforms:* Website: https://holdingabsence.com* YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@holdingabsence* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tl280wIokrLjabzrSKTgU* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdingabsence/
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