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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Oct. 21, 2025

Lamb Of God - Sepsis - Review

To start, if you're looking for some soap making, yeti music, this ain't it... In this episode, John and Derek get into the new Lamb of God track Sepsis, discussing its emotional depth, gritty sound, and the legacy of the band. The talk about the song's structure and future releases, all while cele…

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Oct. 18, 2025

Rob Zombie - Punks and Demons - Video Reaction

In a STR first, Derek brought the new Rob Zombie track Punks And Demons to John for a first-watch reaction. Did John's testies perk up?

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Oct. 14, 2025

Soulfly - CHAMA - Album Review

Soulfly is back with their first release since 2022. Releasing on 10/24/25, CHAMA brings old school Soulfly vibes with a sprinkling of new school flavor. John came only prepared for Nihilist but Derek pulled a sneak attack with a review on the entire album. If you need a Max fix, this is definitely…

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Sept. 30, 2025

Chris Ramos - Dead Heat - Interview

John and Derek talk with Chris Ramos, frontman of Oxnard, California's own Dead Heat. Get to know Chris and their process for recording and what bands are cool as hell!

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Sept. 19, 2025

Testament - Para Bellum - Album Review

Testament is back with new thrashy goodness! A return to form if you will.

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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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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

john@shittalkreviews.com

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.