Somewhere in Time is back in 1996 — with a detour to 1994 first. Having let Vitalogy’s 30th anniversary slip by unacknowledged; the pod makes it right with a full A/B track-by-track comparison of Vitalogy and No Code. For some on the pod, this is a revisit or the first time hearing these albums, while others have pretty nostalgic memories of these albums. 

Somewhere in Time Podcast continue their conversation about the 1986 Megadeth album “Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying?” and give a track-by-track review of the album. Justin Hassler, from the Megadeth tribute band Dethstrike, once again joins the podcast for this episode.

In part one of a two-part episode, Somewhere in Time Podcast continue to look back on albums celebrating 40-year anniversaries. This episode features the Samhain album “November Coming Fire” and the Megadeth album “Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying”. The podcast is also joined by our friend and guitarist from the Megadeth tribute band Dethstrike, Justin Hassler, as part of this two-part episode. 

Somewhere in Time Podcast welcome back Chris DeChiara for Episode 2 on their series of episodes discussing albums from the year 1986. This episode focuses on the debut album from Flotsam and Jetsam, Doomsday for the Deceiver. The only album to feature Jason Newsted on bass guitar, this is one that gets a bit of a mixed reaction from the hosts of the podcast, but all agree that the bass playing is top notch, especially on the 2006 remaster.

Somewhere in Time Podcast welcome back Chris DeChiara for Episode 1 on their series of episodes discussing albums from the year 1986. This episode focuses on the sophomore album from Metal Church, The Dark. The last album to feature David Wayne (R.I.P.) on lead vocals until his brief return for the album “Masterpeace” in 1999, this is one that truly stands the test of time, and the podcast covers everything from the songwriting, the reason David Wayne left the band, and a track-by-track breakdown of the album.

Somewhere in Time Podcast continue their discussion of albums from 1996 and do a deep dive into the album Filth Pig by Ministry. They break down the album track by track and discuss how Al Jourgensen resisted pressure to deliver a Psalm 69 sequel, instead delivering a slow, sludgy, guitar-driven record that divided fans (and one specific co-host of the podcast).

Somewhere in Time Podcast welcomes back Naomi from Dope Nostalgia Podcast for the first episode in a series of episodes discussing albums from 1996. First up is the album Down on the Upside by Soundgarden. This is the final album from Soundgarden before their 2012 album King Animal and features some elements that Soundgarden hadn’t previously explored. This, among many other topics, are discussed this episode, as well as some recent rock news and several new music releases in the “Shit you gotta hear” segment.

Somewhere in Time Podcast finishes up their run on albums from 1995 with the Anthrax album, Stomp 442. Several clips from the recent 40th anniversary of Anthrax special on YouTube are pulled for this episode, as well as the normal breakdown of album cover, production, and favorite moments from the album.

Somewhere in Time welcomes back Craig Locicero from bay-area thrashers Forbidden! Craig joins the podcast to discuss the 1994/1995 Forbidden album “Distortion”.  We discuss all things Distortion, from where the band was after Twisted into Form, bringing in a new drummer, and the song writing process for this album. We also do a track-by-track breakdown of the album. Thank you, once again, to Craig for his time and awesome discussion about this album. 

Somewhere in Time Podcast continue their discussion on their favorites from 1995. This episode, the topic of discussion is the album “Heavy As a Really Heavy Thing”, by the band Strapping Young Lad. This is the debut album from Strapping Young Lad and is essentially a Devin Townsend solo project. Lots to discuss regarding the collection of songs on this album, including what Devin Townsend thinks of this album, how it compares to their future work, and other Devin Townsend projects, and how each of us feel about this album overall.