HEAVY METAL PODCAST - REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS & OPINIONS ON EVERYTHING METAL

Sh!t Talk Reviews is a heavy metal podcast made up of a group of music loving malcontents who loosely consider each other friends. Their favorite pastime is shit talking each other and helping other lovers of thrash, crossover thrash, rock, metal, punk, prog, doom, black metal, goth and hardcore music discover present day noise that is actually worth the time to listen to. Sometimes we sit down and chat with some pretty talented and chill artists.

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Sept. 14, 2025

Frayle - Gwyn Strang & Sean Bilovecky

Derek and John had a deep and insightful conversation with Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky prior to the release of their latest album "Heretics and Lullabies."

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Sept. 8, 2025

Slatts Everyday - King Parrot - Interview

John and Derek have a fun and easy chat with with Slatts Everyday, bass player of Australia’s own King Parrot.

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Aug. 29, 2025

Dead Heat - Perpetual Punishment - Single Review

John and Derek break out their brass knuckles for Dead Heat - Perpetual Punishment. They will let you know if they are the future of cross over thrash.

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Aug. 24, 2025

Kenny Hickey - Sun Dont Shine/Type O Negative - Interview

Join John and Derek for a deep conversation with Kenny Hickey, the iconic guitarist of Type O Negative and founder of Sun Dont Shine and Silvertomb. The guys cover all sorts of topics; his current band Sun Dont Shine, gear and equipment, the journey to sobriety, his old friend Peter Steele and Type…

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Aug. 21, 2025

The Barbarians Of California - Modern Fashion - Quickie Single Review!

Send us a text The Barbarians Of California have graced our ears with a new single and John and Derek had to grab a hot second to rave about it. It's another track that follows the killer formula that the band established with their first album And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth; heavy guitars, wil…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Trivium - Bury Me With My Screams - Top Tier Trivium!

Derek and John are diving doing back flips over the new Trivium single, "Bury Me with My Screams." Derek also puts on his big boy pants and admits a mistake.

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Aug. 5, 2025

David Gilmour - Sorrow - SIngle Review

Send us a text The legendary David Gilmour has delivered an unforgettable live version of "Sorrow," and we're here to talk about every glorious second of it. Recorded at the historic Circus Maximus in Rome, this performance is a profound reminder of why Gilmour is one of the greatest guitarists to …

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Aug. 1, 2025

Orbit Culture - Death Above Life - Album Teaser Review

Send us a text In this episode of Shit Talk Reviews, Derek and John dive headfirst into Orbit Culture's latest full-length album, Death Above Life. Following up on the monumental success of Nija and Descent, this record sees the Swedish metal titans return with their darkest, heaviest, and most cin…

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July 22, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne - The Prince Of Darkness Passed Away at 76 Years Old

Derek and John talk Ozzy, legacy and ask if there will ever be another Ozzy Osbourne?

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July 22, 2025

Biohazard - Forsaken: Review (Old School Biohazard!)

The wait is finally over! Derek and John dive into Forsaken, the brand new single from the legendary Biohazard! After 13 long years, the classic lineup of Evan Seinfeld, Billy Graziadei, Bobby Hambel, and Danny Schuler has returned with a track that reminds us exactly why they're one of the most vi…

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About the Hosts

John Staley

Co Chief Idiot

John is a music lover, drummer, guitar hack and producer. John has spent time working in radio and as a professional musician. While largely a serious hack at most things, John is extremely adept at finding the middle. Join him on his journey to the very top of the midsection. #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #metal #punk #hardcore #prog #progmetal

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Derek Showerhead

Co Chief Idiot

A lover of rock, metal and all things that slam, Derek has a background in music reviews and music marketing from his Megakungfu.com & hitthepit.com experiences. Derek aims for the top with everything he does; there is no shortage of bodies he won't step over to achieve his review-based glory. #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #metal #punk #hardcore4life #rockandroll

derek@shittalkreviews.com

Reviews

Turnstile pooped

I am from Baltimore. I hit every local Turnstile show and they not just grabbed the cash. THEY ARE ROBBING IT FROM THEIR FANS. Keep talking real shit talkers.