Best Intense Metal Podcasts (2023)

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TOP 5 INTENSE FANDOMS ft. Alice Kiernan 1:57:48

1h ago1:57:48

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Devotion and dedication take centre stage this week as the most passionate hardcores have their moment in the spotlight. Dave and Adam are joined by noted Swiftologist, viral TikTok sensation, acclaimed poet, and all-round pop heroine Alice Kiernan to dive head-first into the most intense fandoms in music. ACT ONE: Alice has a new song out by the n…

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TOP 5 MUSIC PRODUCERS NOT NAMED RICK RUBIN ft. Sonic Architect Adam 1:55:12

9d ago1:55:12

1:55:12

You read correctly, listener - NO ENCORE’s friendship with Rick Rubin has ENDED. We jest, of course, and who better than Sonic Architect Adam to highlight other masters of their craft in the same field as our beloved Rick? In this episode Adam joins Dave Hanratty to front a walk-through of producers that have had similar, sometimes even greater, cu…

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TOP 5 THRASH METAL SONGS ft. Brian Lloyd 1:41:32

13d ago1:41:32

1:41:32

This week Dave Hanratty is joined by no other than film critic extraordinaire Brian Lloyd of Entertainment.ie and Ireland AM fame to embark on a journey into one of metal's many sub-genres for our TOP 5 THRASH METAL SONGS. As well as your weekly dose of music news, strap in for a loud one this week. See you in the pit. ACT ONE (5:15): A divisive mu…

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TOP 5 MUSICAL SCENES IN NON-MUSICAL MOVIES ft. Peter McGann 2:02:33

20d ago2:02:33

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NO ENCORE returns following an impromptu unavoidable hiatus with a hopeful companion piece to the previous episode proper. Ace comedian and motion picture enthusiast Peter McGann joins Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam to highlight some standout musical moments in movies that otherwise have no real musical focus. Let us enter... THE MOVIE ZONE…

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Before The ENCORE #16 | Osazeejbass 1:39:25

27d ago1:39:25

1:39:25

Welcome to Before The ENCORE Season 2! After nearly a whole year of a sabbatical, I'm delighted to be bringing you the first installment of the lastest BTE season, and with no other than Osazeejbass. Osazee is a bass player, session musician and musical director known best for his work with his three-piece Afrobeat ensemble Neubrí, but you may know…

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Minds Of Metal

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Metallica: The Speed/Thrash Years 1:19:44

1M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Daria and Laz go deep into the first four Metallica albums - discussing and identifying what makes each one so special and how each has impacted, not only Metallica, but Metal itself! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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TOP 5 MUSICAL MOVIE MOMENTS ft. Jenn Gannon 1:39:12

1M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Get your jazz hands ready... it's time to pay respects to the rollercoaster world of cinematic musical theatre! Ace pop culture journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon treads the boards this week as she and Dave Hanratty select their finest sonic shouts from movie musicals. All that... jazz (?) ...and a stacked news section, too. ACT ONE (5:56): Hoz…

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Minds Of Metal

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New To Us | Queensrÿche - 5 Songs To Introduce Us To Queensrÿche 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

In another New To Us video, we take 5 songs by the mighty Queensrÿche - chosen by YOU to introduce us to the American Prog Metal Titans! We analysis, discuss and react to: - Queen Of The Reich - Take Hold Of The Flame - Silent Lucidity - I Am I - Open You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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TOP 5 EURODANCE ft. Hugh Carr 1:45:10

2M ago1:45:10

1:45:10

Turn it ALL THE WAY UP. It's time to take it to the next level with floor-filling, sky-scraping, European club-friendly mayhem. NO ENCORE dives into the deeply euphoric world of Eurodance as the perpetually pulsating Hugh Carr makes his glorious return to the co-host microphone. ACT ONE (5:19): The news section makes its long overdue return with fe…

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MODERN COMEDY MUSIC ft. Michael Fry 1:19:37

2M ago1:19:37

1:19:37

Make 'em laugh. NO ENCORE returns with a spring in its step as we pratfall, clown-style, head-first into the labyrinthine world of music-themed comedy. Dave Hanratty admits that he's something of a sceptic when it comes to this most theatrical realm. Luckily, he has called on ace social media sensation Michael Fry to navigate the up-tempo terrain. …

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Sinéad O'Connor - 1966 – 2023 1:21:58

2M ago1:21:58

1:21:58

This week, Ireland and the world is in mourning following the tragic passing of Sinéad O'Connor. A truly singular artist and a generational talent, she broke barriers as both musician and activist. Her passing at the age of 56 is devastating, and it really does feel like we've lost something, and indeed someone, of tremendous value and substance. O…

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375: ENEMIES: RISE, FALL... AND REBIRTH 1:41:33

2M ago1:41:33

1:41:33

We're delighted to welcome one of our favourite acts onto NO ENCORE this week – the resurrected force of blistering math-rock nature that is... Enemies! A beloved, inventive staple on the independent Irish music scene for the guts of a decade until their disbandment in 2016, the Wicklow quartet were synonymous with a thriving sonic landscape that i…

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374: TOP 5 TRAVEL SONGS ft. Caoi de Barra 2:01:04

3M ago2:01:04

2:01:04

Pack your sunglasses – we're going on an adventure. Travel is a major theme this week in honour of our special guest co-host Caoi de Barra. You will of course know Caoi as one-third of the acclaimed Wyvern Lingo. With that project currently on hiatus, Caoi has been exceedingly busy, both with her own solo work – new single 'Treehouse' is out now – …

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373: TOP 5 CARTOON THEME MUSIC ft. Max Zanga 2:02:43

3M ago2:02:43

2:02:43

Let's get animated. NO ENCORE returns with another vivacious take on the world of music. This week, Dave Hanratty is joined by Max Zanga of Tebi Rex and Filmore! fame – or is he? Who knows, it's all very mysterious. On the agenda this week; those two aforementioned musical projects – again, we can't fully guarantee that Max actually is Filmore! but…

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372: TOP 5 SPOTLIGHT STEALERS ft. David Tapley 2:12:04

3M ago2:12:04

2:12:04

There's a new sheriff in town, and his name is David Tapley. Lucan's finest makes his long-awaited return to NO ENCORE and the mood is buoyant, dear listener. Tandem Felix – that's Tapley's tremendous project, in case you were somehow unfamiliar – is back with a brand new song, and an incoming sophomore album. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam…

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Minds Of Metal

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Why We Love… “Cowboys From Hell” by Pantera 7:03

3M ago7:03

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Today we break down the awesomeness of Cowboys From Hell by Pantera! Join us to hear our reasons why we love this track so much and share your thoughts in the comments below! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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371: TOP 5 SONGS THAT AGED BADLY ft. Kieran McGuinness 2:05:54

3M ago2:05:54

2:05:54

It's the post-quiz return to normality and business is... busy. Dave Hanratty is joined by Kieran McGuinness of Delorentos fame to discuss new project Driven Snow, in which Kieran has teamed up with his wife; former Republic of Loose member Emily Aylmer. Kieran shines some light on the musical union before he and Dave get into some notable news sto…

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370: NO ENCORE QUIZ IV 1:53:58

4M ago1:53:58

1:53:58

Get your pen, get your paper, get your game face on – it's the return of the always lively, occasionally controversial NO ENCORE QUIZ~! A brand new champion will be crowned on this episode, with the famous NO ENCORE World Championship Belt – we really ought to get one of these made – up for grabs to the brave soul who triumphs this time around. Ste…

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Minds Of Metal

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Download Festival 2023 - Saturday Review! Metallica, Disturbed, Ice Nine Kills and more! 21:19

4M ago21:19

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Daria and Laz headed to Donington Park for Download Festival 2023! They went for the Saturday to see the mighty Metallica along with a host of other great bands! They recount their day, review the bands and share their Download experience! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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369: TOP 5 SUPERNATURAL SONGS ft. Julie Hough 2:08:07

4M ago2:08:07

2:08:07

Hark, for a most demonic sound approaches – it's a brand new episode of NO ENCORE, don't you know. Dave Hanratty is joined by Julie Hawk of HAVVK and Pixie Cut Rhythm Orchestra fame. Julie also co-runs independent label VETA Music, and is a co-founder of dedicated artist organisation SelfMade. Most importantly, she shares Dave's belief that Hackers…

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A7X - ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ Review | An intense, emotional Prog Metal thrillride. 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

Avenged Sevenfold have released their first album since 2016. ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ brings together philosophical concepts of existentialism, the meaning of life and the acceptance of death whilst, musically, giving fans a throwback to their normal Heavy Metal music but with a myriad of progressive elements and characteristics added; jazz, classic…

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368: TOP 5 MAFIA MOVIE MUSIC ft. Peter McGann 2:00:15

4M ago2:00:15

2:00:15

We're gonna make you a podcast you can't refuse. NO ENCORE returns with a star-studded episode as Dave Hanratty and special guest co-host Peter McGann run the rule over the very best in gangster movie music. From glorious needle drops to breathtaking original score work, the organised crime motion picture has boasted some genuinely incredible audio…

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New To Us | TESTAMENT 8:40

4M ago8:40

8:40

In the first New To Us video, we take song suggestions from our subscribers to introduce to a band we weren’t familiar with: Testament! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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367: TOP 5 MORNING KICKSTARTERS ft. Richard Chambers 1:40:04

4M ago1:40:04

1:40:04

Wake up, it's a beautiful morning! Time to get some restorative, life-affirming music into our bloodstream. News Champion Richard Chambers returns to the show and there's much to discuss, including the latest mania surrounding Taylor Swift, the sad passing of the legendary Tina Turner, and that aforementioned energy rush of music to kick-start your…

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Minds Of Metal

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Have Sleep Token just made Metal accessible for everyone? | ‘Take Me Back To Eden’ NEW ALBUM REVIEW 13:34

4M ago13:34

13:34

Sleep Token released their new album Take Me Back To Eden, which boasts a bunch of styles including Pop, Metal and Indie. We dig in to the album today and share our thoughts with you on what we really enjoyed about this record! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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366: TOP 5 MUSIC FLOPS ft. Fionnuala Jones 1:57:41

4M ago1:57:41

1:57:41

NO ENCORE goes Top of the Flops this week with an exciting crossover episode of sorts... The wonderful and amazing Fionnuala Jones – host of Flop Culture and Bandwagons among many other things – returns to the guest co-host microphone for a vivid and sometimes shocking deep-dive into the most noteworthy flops to ever do it from a music point of vie…

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Avenged Sevenfold - We Love You | New Song & 360 VR Video Review 14:42

5M ago14:42

14:42

Avenged Sevenfold give us another new single from their upcoming album. “We Love You” is the second single released and comes with an incredible VR video! Daria & Laz dig into the song, the music behind it and discuss the intricacies and meaning of the video! As well as this, they do a preview of ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ due for release on June 2nd. …

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365: TOP 5 MIDWEST EMO ft. Hugh Carr 2:01:03

5M ago2:01:03

2:01:03

Hey, hope you like SHOUTY ANGSTY MEN. No, not Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan, but rather the many frontmen that feature in this week's Top 5. It's time to get down to business with all things Midwest Emo - American, not Irish - and highlight the visceral diamonds of a deeply influential and beautifully noisy music scene. And who be…

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364: THE MUSIC & MAKING OF LAKELANDS ft. Daithí + Robert Higgins 1:08:30

5M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

NO ENCORE returns with a cinematic proposition - brand new Irish film Lakelands is in cinemas now, telling the story of a promising GAA footballer who suffers a life-changing injury and the difficult fallout that follows. Co-director, writer and producer Robert Higgins joins the show to discuss the making of the critically-acclaimed project, while …

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Minds Of Metal

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Is this the best Dio album? | ‘Holy Diver’ - Classic Album Review 18:26

5M ago18:26

18:26

In a new Classic Album Review, Daria & Laz look into Dio’s debut album, ‘Holy Diver’ and the start studded lineup that came to record and execute this essential Metal album! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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363: TOP 5 MUSIC PET HATES ft. Zara Hedderman 2:00:41

5M ago2:00:41

2:00:41

Let's grind some gears. NO ENCORE is back and so too is the force of nature that is Zara Hedderman. Zara joins Dave Hanratty this week to reveal some of the more irksome aspects about this beloved thing called music. Let's go... ACT ONE (8:30): Dave vows to pronounce things better from now on, Frank Ocean fallout continues, Matty Healy would like t…

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362: TOP 5 SHOW-STEALING SUPPORT ACTS ft. Colm O'Regan 1:35:07

5M ago1:35:07

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He's back. NO ENCORE's proud Cork prodigal son returns to the microphone to provide razor-sharp support – welcome back, Colm O'Regan! Dave Hanratty is only delighted to be reunited with his boy, even if it is via the medium of a Zoom screen. The guys tackle a busy news section before getting to the main event – Colm's pick, no less. Let's talk abou…

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New Album Review | ‘72 Seasons’ by Metallica | Did we like it? 10:20

5M ago10:20

10:20

Metallica are back!!! With a brand new album and, arguably, their heaviest work in decades the Metal titans return. Daria & Laz give their initial thoughts on the album after a weekend of digging into ‘72 Seasons’! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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361: TOP 5 MOVIE NEEDLE DROPS ft. Ailbhe Reddy 1:37:58

6M ago1:37:58

1:37:58

NO ENCORE returns to your ears once more, this time joined by a very special guest co-host – the returning Ailbhe Reddy! The prolific singer-songwriter has just released sophomore album Endless Affair and is on the promotional trail – don't miss Ailbhe's upcoming double-header at Whelan's in Dublin on May 5th and 6th, or elsewhere if you can catch …

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Is Glam Metal just Hard Rock in disguise? 18:01

6M ago18:01

18:01

In a new Metal Debate, Daria & Laz look into the intricacies and specifics of Glam Metal and what it constitutes - comparing it with Hard Rock and debating the similarities and differences using Skid Row’s debut album (‘Skid Row’ 1989) as a reference! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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360: TOP 5 SONGS FOR THE DEAD ft. Mark Conroy 2:06:41

6M ago2:06:41

2:06:41

New season, new era, new rules. Okay that last one isn't strictly true, I'm just quoting a Scream movie tagline. More on that kind of thing next week. For now, NO ENCORE returns with Dave Hanratty joined by guest co-host Mark Conroy, who brings a particularly heavy Top 5 subject with him – seriously, this episode goes to some unavoidably emotional …

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Meh-tallica? | “72 Seasons” Single Review 8:37

6M ago8:37

8:37

Metallica release the 4th new song from their upcoming album ‘72 Seasons’ - Daria and Laz give their thoughts on the new track as well as weighing in on how the new album is shaping up! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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NO ENCORE

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NO POPCORN #43 | TÁR (2022) 1:10:56

6M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

Okay, there's 'It's been a while' and then there's 'We haven't had a new one of these in a full year' – please welcome back the one, the only, NO POPCORN~! Fashionably late to an unacceptable degree, the 'Movies x Music' side project of NO ENCORE finally returns with a bang – it's time to talk all about TÁR. Dave Hanratty is joined by ace pop cultu…

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Classic Album Review | Judas Priest - ‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ (1976) 21:40

6M ago21:40

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In a new Classic Album Review, Daria and Laz analyse and review one of the key albums in the development and progression of Heavy Metal in the 1970s. Judas Priest’s ‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ consolidated many of Metal’s traits from the early 70s into a new sound that would lead the 2nd Wave Of British Heavy Metal and hugely influence the New Wave Of B…

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Avenged Sevenfold - Nobody | Song Analysis & Detailed Breakdown 9:58

7M ago9:58

9:58

Laz analyses and dissects Avenged Sevenfold’s brand new single “Nobody” from the upcoming album ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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359: TOP 5 SONGS FROM THE YEAR 2001 (BEST & WORST) 2:06:52

7M ago2:06:52

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Strap in, it's 2001; A Podcast Odyssey. Dave Hanratty is joined by the one-and-only Zara Hedderman to take a throwback look at the turn of the millennium, and the good, the bad and the ugly that music served up at the time. Why? Because of that new music documentary everyone is talking about, of course. Elsewhere, there's all the music news that's …

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Avenged Sevenfold - Nobody | New Single Review & New Album Details 14:14

7M ago14:14

14:14

Avenged Sevenfold are back! With a cryptic countdown, a look back through their career and a brand new single, we are introduced to their new album: ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ - due for release on 2nd June 2023! First up we analyse and discuss the brand new single, “Nobody”! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_Tz…

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Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre | Album Review 17:07

7M ago17:07

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Periphery return with their highly anticipated new album: ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre’. We review their newest record and see how it holds up compared to their previous work. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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358: TOP 5 SUPERGROUPS (BEST & WORST) 1:58:03

7M ago1:58:03

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Thoughtful organic team-ups and shameless cash-grabs collide this week as the boys face off to determine the good and the bad of the humble supergroup. Dave Hanratty is here, as are Craig Fitzpatrick (yes, still) and Sonic Architect Adam. A supergroup in its own right, surely. And a super thank you to anyone who supports NO ENCORE on Patreon! For e…

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‘If Darkness Had A Son’ - Metallica’s NEW Single | Reaction, Thoughts & Analysis 13:01

7M ago13:01

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Metallica are back with another new single from their upcoming album, ‘72 Seasons’. Daria and Laz dig into the track and discuss what they like and don’t like. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuwBy Daria Babintceva & Lazarus Michaelides

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357: TOP 5 YARL ANTHEMS 2:09:22

7M ago2:09:22

2:09:22

Join us, won't you, as we enter... THE YARL ZONE. Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick put the music world to rights once more, with a keen focus on the phenomenon that is 'The Yarl' – in short, it's a style of slurring singing made famous by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and many others. In-depth... well, it's a killer Top 5. Elsewhere, we've got gig r…

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Thrash Redefined? | ‘Arise’ by Sepultura - Full Album Review 17:31

7M ago17:31

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In this Classic Album Review, we take a look at Sepultura’s legendary 1991 album, ‘Arise’, which brought them success, fame and world renown - earning them coverage through the likes of NME and MTV. Daria and Laz look into the fantastic blend of styles that they combined to give us this classic album! You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.y…

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356: TOP 5 BAD SONGS ON CLASSIC ALBUMS 1:44:00

7M ago1:44:00

1:44:00

The boys are (still) back in town, baby! Gather around the wireless for another rip-roaring edition of NO ENCORE! It's a buoyant and busy affair, so let's get to it... ACT ONE (8:30): A stacked news section takes in Ed Sheeran's hot hot pivot, rugby atmosphere improvement, Liam Gallagher responding to Matty Healy, a bizarre mix-up involving Bring M…

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Who started Metalcore? 14:08

7M ago14:08

14:08

In this Metal Chronicles episode, Daria and Laz breakdown and analyse the beginning of the Metalcore sub-genre. Identifying the key players in its inception and how two seemingly different scenes came together to give us one of Metal’s most prominent styles. You can also watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mfJVCp_TzbPNZNMMemJuw…

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355: TOP 5 TITLE TRACKS 1:51:23

8M ago1:51:23

1:51:23

Following last week’s emotional bombshell, Craig Fitzpatrick and Dave Hanratty commit to a difficult future by refusing to share the same physical space – that’s right, it’s a Zoom-based episode. Unavoidable logistical circumstances or something more sinister? Who can say? In any event, there’s a lot to discuss this week. We’ve got respective cinem…

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