Episode 8 of Somewhere in Time’s retrospective look on album from 1996 has them discussing the album “Into the Unknown” by Mercyful Fate. Most of the podcast wasn’t familiar with this album, so this is a bit of a reaction episode.
Somewhere in Time are back after a brief hiatus (Life got in the way). This episode is all about the classic thrash metal album, “Reign in Blood” by Slayer. Often pointed to as one of the most influential thrash metal albums of all time, the discussion revolves heavily around that topic, plus how this compares to their other albums, and many other topics.
Somewhere in Time Podcast returns with another classic album celebrating 30 years! This episode focuses on the second full length album from Tool, “Aenima”. Among many topics covered, the pod focuses heavily on the lyrical content from Maynard James Keenan, as well as the outstanding musicianship throughout. This album also gets the full track-by-track treatment.
Somewhere in Time Podcast celebrates 200 episodes! What better way to celebrate than by discussing the album where the podcast got its name?! As it so happens, Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To help celebrate both occasions, the podcast welcomes back two guests who know the album quite intimately, Navid (current singer in Iron Maiden tribute band, Eyes of the Nile) and Fern (currently in Metallica tribute band Obey Your Master and formerly in Eyes of the Nile).
Somewhere in Time podcast returns with an episode dedicated to the 1986 hardcore album “Age of Quarrel” by Cro-Mags. Given the importance of this record to the genre, it was important that the podcast discuss the 40-year anniversary of this one. The episode digs into everything from the ever-changing band members throughout the years, how Harley Flannigan has kept the band alive for 40 years, and a lot more. Also featured on this episode is recent rock & metal news, including the passing of Lou Koller from Sick of it All and a couple recent shows Joe and Eric attended.