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Sh!t Talk Reviews is a group of heavy music loving malcontents who loosely consider each other friends. Their favorite pastime is shit talking each other and helping other lovers of rock, metal, punk and hardcore music discover present day noise that is actually worth the time to listen to.

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Oct. 31, 2024

The Barbarians Of California - And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth - Album Review

Derek and John love the solid fucking song writing on The Barbarians Of California - And Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth.

Sept. 28, 2024

Eric Stenman - The Barbarians Of California - Interview

The Shit Talk fellas had a very enjoyable chance to sit down with the super talented studio engineer, producer and mixer Eric Stenman. Eric has been working in the music industry for over 35 years, both playing bass and guit…

Sept. 16, 2024

Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake-20th Anniversary - Review

20th Anniversary of Lamb of God's Ahses of The Wake? Yes please.

Sept. 10, 2024

Downpour - Kill The Mind - Album Review

This week John and Derek dig into Kill The Mind, the latest EP from Downpour.

Sept. 3, 2024

Category 7 - Category 7 - Album Review

Category 7 is an American heavy metal supergroup formed in 2023. Its lineup features Armored Saint and former Anthrax frontman John Bush, Kerry King sideman and former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel, Adrenaline Mob guita…

Aug. 26, 2024

Brian Fair (Shadows Fall, Overcast, Downpour) - Interview

We sit down with Grammy nominated lead throat of Shadows Fall, Brian Fair. What a fucking honor!

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John Staley

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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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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

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Lover of all things rock based. Dabbles in small pools of Barry Manilow and Depeche Mode on occasion. David's background is in artist relations (in that he always strives for the best of relations with artists.) And perhaps most importantly, he is ONE HANDSOME DEVIL. #rockandroll #metal #vanhalen