<![CDATA[Your Music Is Bad And You Should Feel Bad]]>http://yourmusicisbad.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:43:17 GMTMon, 06 Jul 2026 17:50:30 GMT60This Is MusicMatt and friends discuss the state of music, popular or otherwise, in the 21st century.episodicThis Is Musicmatt@mattleemedia.comyes<![CDATA[Fleetwood Mac's Rumors (Can't Believe You've Never Heard)]]>We can't believe we've never listened to all of Fleetwood Mac's seminal album Rumors. We do a deep dive into the hits and the deep cuts. Blake coins the term Radio-itis and we explore what that means and why Rumors has it.

]]>b29239a9-8878-4872-a2a6-3eb91b927567Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>We can't believe we've never listened to all of Fleetwood Mac's seminal album Rumors. We do a deep dive into the hits and the deep cuts. Blake coins the term Radio-itis and we explore what that means and why Rumors has it.</p>no00:57:02Fleetwood Mac's Rumors (Can't Believe You've Never Heard)full<![CDATA[Old Bands, New Members - Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Kamelot and more]]>Matt and Blake catch up on band news that is JUST AS INTERESTING NOW as it was when it happened 6 months ago, which is why you still want to watch / listen to this episode.

Deep philosophical questions are tackled like when should bands retire? Why are they bothering to go on with a bunch of randos who they don't let do stuff? Which band is this about? Only one way to find out!

]]>74cd93df-d99e-4d3e-8a95-87050235c022Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake catch up on band news that is JUST AS INTERESTING NOW as it was when it happened 6 months ago, which is why you still want to watch / listen to this episode.</p><p></p><p>Deep philosophical questions are tackled like when should bands retire? Why are they bothering to go on with a bunch of randos who they don't let do stuff? Which band is this about? Only one way to find out!</p>no01:09:29Old Bands, New Members - Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Kamelot and morefull<![CDATA[Guilty Pleasures Vol 1, Chapter 1]]>We attempt to hold two thoughts in our heads at the same time by making fun of our Guilty Pleasure songs! How can we like things and criticize them at the same time!? Join us for this impossible madness! We may be guilty, but we feel no shame!

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/guilty-pleasures-vol-1-chapter-1037baf2dd8921c727b56b307087f84fbThu, 21 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT<p>We attempt to hold two thoughts in our heads at the same time by making fun of our Guilty Pleasure songs! How can we like things and criticize them at the same time!? Join us for this impossible madness! We may be guilty, but we feel no shame!</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:09:3036Guilty Pleasures Vol 1, Chapter 1full<![CDATA[The Science and Statistics of Dumb Music]]>Lyric Intelligence in Popular Music Study

Rap Vocabulary Study

Psychology Study on Personalities of Fans of Various Genres

Metal / Classical correlation

Co-Hosts Rod and Kelley

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/the-science-and-statistics-of-dumb-music301dbe53000e2fd1b69187ac61a77fb0Tue, 02 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>Lyric Intelligence in Popular Music Study</p><p>Rap Vocabulary Study</p><p>Psychology Study on Personalities of Fans of Various Genres</p><p>Metal / Classical correlation</p><p>Co-Hosts Rod and Kelley</p>yes00:47:0726The Science and Statistics of Dumb Musicfull<![CDATA[Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 2]]>Second installment of our series on the wonderful Heavy Montreal festival.

In this episode: Lita Ford, Abbath, Gojira, Billy Talent, BARF, The Agonist, Devin Townsend, NOFX, Iggy Pop, Faith No More

w/Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/heavy-mtl-montreal-2015-part-26fd4a76bc3cdd5862c5951e4f5192a3cTue, 01 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Second installment of our series on the wonderful Heavy Montreal festival.</p> <p>In this episode: Lita Ford, Abbath, Gojira, Billy Talent, BARF, The Agonist, Devin Townsend, NOFX, Iggy Pop, Faith No More</p> <p>w/Rich and Eric</p>yes01:05:596Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 2full<![CDATA[Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 1]]>Matt and Rich cover Day One of the Heavy Montreal Festival 2015. Bands covered:

Gorguts, Anonymus, Beyond Creation, Meshuggah, Arch Enemy, Extreme, Alexis on Fire, Veil of Maya, Neurosis, Korn

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/heavy-mtl-montreal-2015-part-1d53ec2bd1d9f3526b73a32aeb09d2845Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Rich cover Day One of the Heavy Montreal Festival 2015. Bands covered:</p> <p>Gorguts, Anonymus, Beyond Creation, Meshuggah, Arch Enemy, Extreme, Alexis on Fire, Veil of Maya, Neurosis, Korn</p>yes01:18:565Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 1full<![CDATA[Time II - Your Sauna Dollars At Work]]>Matt and Blake discuss the long awaited Time II by Wintersun.

They discuss the many rounds of crowdfunding, why there was a Time I in the first place and whether the album lives up to the hype.

But most importantly, could Jari have made this album without a sauna?

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/time-ii-your-sauna-dollars-at-work9969749f-4cf1-4fa7-9897-488dbdfe0346Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:09:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake discuss the long awaited Time II by Wintersun.</p><p>They discuss the many rounds of crowdfunding, why there was a Time I in the first place and whether the album lives up to the hype. </p><p>But most importantly, could Jari have made this album without a sauna?</p>yes00:25:5985Time II - Your Sauna Dollars At Workfull<![CDATA[Back to Obscure Metal Shows!]]>We saw Fates Warning with Next to None and Imminent Sonic Destruction, as well as SymphonyX (now with ACTUAL masks), Overkill with special opener Sanctuary. Warrel Dane INSISTs you start a pit.

Then we talk about our new country song "Drink to Forget" as well as my Yacht Rock Opera based on SEA ORG, the Scientology cult-yacht.

And a shoutout to NYC band Shinobi Ninja.

co-host Rich

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/back-to-obscure-metal-showsd7963b7f6a65aa133e98787646d29d36Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:00:00 GMT<p>We saw Fates Warning with Next to None and Imminent Sonic Destruction, as well as SymphonyX (now with ACTUAL masks), Overkill with special opener Sanctuary. Warrel Dane INSISTs you start a pit.</p><p>Then we talk about our new country song "Drink to Forget" as well as my Yacht Rock Opera based on SEA ORG, the Scientology cult-yacht.</p><p>And a shoutout to NYC band Shinobi Ninja.</p><p>co-host Rich</p>yes02:19:3018Back to Obscure Metal Shows!full<![CDATA[Power Metal: How Bad Should I Feel About It?]]>Power Metal fans are wracked with guilt and deeply ashamed. Find out why!

w/Jamie Ignao, James Chen, Matt Soares

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/power-metal-how-bad-should-i-feel-about-it01ca10769b81eb4b2acf2af0865b268dWed, 30 Mar 2016 03:00:00 GMT<p>Power Metal fans are wracked with guilt and deeply ashamed. Find out why!</p><p>w/Jamie Ignao, James Chen, Matt Soares</p>yes01:08:4931Power Metal: How Bad Should I Feel About It?full<![CDATA[Popecast! and Where's Trump's Prog Rock album?]]>We discuss the first single from The Pope's upcoming Prog Rock album. Terrance Martin is a producer or something, and I guess at the forefront of shoe-horning jazz into pop albums. Then when we run out of music to talk about we alienate everyone with religion! Then we stick with the theme of all the things you're not supposed to talk about and follow up religion with politics. When is Donald Trump releasing a prog rock album? Maybe we should make one for him. Also YouTubers, Felicia Day, how are these related? They're not. Shut up. You're still reading so just listen to it.

co-host Rich

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/popecast-and-wheres-trumps-prog-rock-albumda593cc08e3c393c515056d4de975e9aTue, 13 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>We discuss the first single from The Pope's upcoming Prog Rock album. Terrance Martin is a producer or something, and I guess at the forefront of shoe-horning jazz into pop albums. Then when we run out of music to talk about we alienate everyone with religion! Then we stick with the theme of all the things you're not supposed to talk about and follow up religion with politics. When is Donald Trump releasing a prog rock album? Maybe we should make one for him. Also YouTubers, Felicia Day, how are these related? They're not. Shut up. You're still reading so just listen to it.</p><p>co-host Rich</p>yes01:23:2913Popecast! and Where's Trump's Prog Rock album?full<![CDATA[Avantasia - Tickets Available]]>Avantasia's first time in NYC, April 15th @ The Playstation Theater

http://www.infinityconcerts.net/uncategorized/infinity-concerts-presents-avantasia-in-new-york-city/

We listen to Ghostlights for the first time.

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/avantasia-tickets-availablea14e763c8cad3b9fe189142e1b3ffe41Wed, 06 Apr 2016 05:00:00 GMT<p>Avantasia's first time in NYC, April 15th @ The Playstation Theater</p> <p>http://www.infinityconcerts.net/uncategorized/infinity-concerts-presents-avantasia-in-new-york-city/</p> <p>We listen to Ghostlights for the first time.</p> <p> </p>yes01:05:0132Avantasia - Tickets Availablefull<![CDATA[Kanye West Says and Does Dumb Stuff]]>My good friend and working NYC musician Jamie Ignao joins me for the first episode of our snobby music podcast. We discuss Kanye West and how he's always saying and doing dumb stuff.

co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/kanye-west-says-and-does-dumb-stuff64c99195549dff58b2fd94128ee1bc80Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>My good friend and working NYC musician Jamie Ignao joins me for the first episode of our snobby music podcast. We discuss Kanye West and how he's always saying and doing dumb stuff.</p><p>co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes01:04:021Kanye West Says and Does Dumb Stufffull<![CDATA[Your Gimmick Is Bad and You Still Sound Bad]]>Jamie and I explore the explosion of gimmickry in metal.

Bands: Okilly Dokilly, Nekrogoblikon, Kamelot, Ghost BC, Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Lords of the Trident, Unleash the Archers, Rhapsody of Fire

 co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/your-gimmick-is-bad-and-you-still-sound-bad3e39d57874bf8bfaaf54394852533a88Wed, 16 Sep 2015 02:00:00 GMT<p>Jamie and I explore the explosion of gimmickry in metal.</p><p>Bands: Okilly Dokilly, Nekrogoblikon, Kamelot, Ghost BC, Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Lords of the Trident, Unleash the Archers, Rhapsody of Fire</p><p> co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes01:40:368Your Gimmick Is Bad and You Still Sound Badfull<![CDATA[Guilty Pleasures Vol 1, Chapter 2]]>Celebrating one year of making you feel bad, join us in criticizing our own guilty pleasure songs!

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/guilty-pleasures-vol-1-chapter-261e4b33063002e3759dd125960276dd6Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT<p>Celebrating one year of making you feel bad, join us in criticizing our own guilty pleasure songs!</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:05:4337Guilty Pleasures Vol 1, Chapter 2full<![CDATA[LIVE from NAMM 2016 Special]]>LIVE from the 2016 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA.

Exciting new products and awkward industry shows.

RAMS NAMM Metal Metal Jam Jam feat. Michael Angelo Batio

Yngwie Malmsteen @ The Observatory

Our Pantera tribute band, Cowboys in Hell, that only plays "Power Metal" and earlier Pantera. (see, they're still IN hell, they haven't left yet to take over your town)

w/Special guest Rich's brother Bob.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/live-from-namm-2016-special31a6f827c2cce28b4252b3d0cb113687Wed, 27 Jan 2016 04:00:00 GMT<p>LIVE from the 2016 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA.</p> <p>Exciting new products and awkward industry shows.</p> <p>RAMS NAMM Metal Metal Jam Jam feat. Michael Angelo Batio</p> <p>Yngwie Malmsteen @ The Observatory</p> <p>Our Pantera tribute band, Cowboys in Hell, that only plays "Power Metal" and earlier Pantera. (see, they're still IN hell, they haven't left yet to take over your town)</p> <p>w/Special guest Rich's brother Bob.</p>yes02:00:1125LIVE from NAMM 2016 Specialfull<![CDATA[That Show You Missed, Part 2 - ProgPower & Braindance]]>Unleash the Archers (again!? Are they unleashed yet, or what?), DyNAAAZty, We don't like Riverside, WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT?, Have we mentioned how smooth Yacht Rock is? Royal Hunt, Angra, and the #1 Progressive Darkwave band, and NOT just because they're the only one: Braindance

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/that-show-you-missed-part-2-progpower-braindance59b74e43de3aaa8bd803f927d7e582d4Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Unleash the Archers (again!? Are they unleashed yet, or what?), DyNAAAZty, We don't like Riverside, WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT?, Have we mentioned how smooth Yacht Rock is? Royal Hunt, Angra, and the #1 Progressive Darkwave band, and NOT just because they're the only one: Braindance</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes00:54:3311That Show You Missed, Part 2 - ProgPower & Braindancefull<![CDATA[XXXtreme Microtonal Shredfest]]>Prog Metal @ DROM:

Infinite Spectrum

Edensong

Protean Collective 

A Sea Awake

---------------

The Living Earth Show Album Release Concert + XXXtreme Microtonal Shredfest

https://nationalsawdust.org/event/new-amsterdam-presents-the-living-earth-shows-album-release-concert-xxxtreme-microtonal-shredfest/

http://thelivingearthshow.com/

 co-host Rich

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/xxxtreme-microtonal-shredfest9a1fdeb34ee9b4404527a66c6681018cTue, 01 Nov 2016 23:30:00 GMT<p>Prog Metal @ DROM:</p><p>Infinite Spectrum</p><p>Edensong</p><p>Protean Collective </p><p>A Sea Awake</p><p>---------------</p><p>The Living Earth Show Album Release Concert + XXXtreme Microtonal Shredfest</p><p><a href="https://nationalsawdust.org/event/new-amsterdam-presents-the-living-earth-shows-album-release-concert-xxxtreme-microtonal-shredfest/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://nationalsawdust.org/event/new-amsterdam-presents-the-living-earth-shows-album-release-concert-xxxtreme-microtonal-shredfest/</a></p><p>http://thelivingearthshow.com/</p><p> co-host Rich</p>yes01:06:5843XXXtreme Microtonal Shredfestfull<![CDATA[Dream Theater's Nocturnal Emissions (or Parasomnia or whatever)]]>Matt and Blake review Dream Theater's new album "Parasomnia" aka "Nocturnal Emissions" aka "Mike Portnoy's CPAP Machine".

Its a concept album exploring how quickly Dream Theater can put you to sleep by playing riffs they've recycled so many times you're not sure if its an intentional quote of their own work or if they're just still deeply out of ideas.

Fans (nobody) have been clamoring for an episode where we don't like the thing we listen to and we finally deliver... well, ok Blake kinda liked it? We have a lot to say. Just listen to the episode.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/dream-theaters-nocturnal-emissions-or-parasomnia-or-whatever8d8aafb0-ded7-4330-8826-a083afebd76fFri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake review Dream Theater's new album "Parasomnia" aka "Nocturnal Emissions" aka "Mike Portnoy's CPAP Machine".</p><p>Its a concept album exploring how quickly Dream Theater can put you to sleep by playing riffs they've recycled so many times you're not sure if its an intentional quote of their own work or if they're just still deeply out of ideas.</p><p>Fans (nobody) have been clamoring for an episode where we don't like the thing we listen to and we finally deliver... well, ok Blake kinda liked it? We have a lot to say. Just listen to the episode.</p>yes00:33:0690Dream Theater's Nocturnal Emissions (or Parasomnia or whatever)full<![CDATA[Vapor Synth Dungeon Wave]]>Matt has an unhinged theory about the parallels and differences between SynthWave, VaporWave and Dungeon Synth

Do you think it’s accurate? Let us know or just tell us your favorite artist of these genres in the comments

We read all of them because it sends them to my phone

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/vapor-synth-dungeon-wavef1869efc-3aed-43da-a001-1fbee1a54274Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:11:00 GMT<p>Matt has an unhinged theory about the parallels and differences between SynthWave, VaporWave and Dungeon Synth</p><p>Do you think it’s accurate? Let us know or just tell us your favorite artist of these genres in the comments</p><p>We read all of them because it sends them to my phone</p>yes00:21:4779Vapor Synth Dungeon Wavefull<![CDATA[ProgPower USA Retrospective Finale and Leprous in NYC]]>We discuss the remaining years of ProgPower USA (XI-XVI) as well as seeing Leprous in New York (w/Earthside, Binary Code and Dissona)

w/ Rich and Kyle

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/progpower-usa-retrospective-finale-and-leprous-in-nyc308ddeee9a6557b9b456684999100fe5Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:00:00 GMT<p>We discuss the remaining years of ProgPower USA (XI-XVI) as well as seeing Leprous in New York (w/Earthside, Binary Code and Dissona)</p><p>w/ Rich and Kyle</p>yes01:27:2342ProgPower USA Retrospective Finale and Leprous in NYCfull<![CDATA[Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral, Nightwish AND Rasslin]]>We're back with production setup 3.0 and our first metal show review of 2018 (plus bonus: we actually went to see some rasslin')

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/septic-flesh-dark-funeral-nightwish-and-rasslin88685a09e184ab805b0102eae735245dWed, 28 Mar 2018 19:01:00 GMT<p>We're back with production setup 3.0 and our first metal show review of 2018 (plus bonus: we actually went to see some rasslin')</p>no00:45:0764Septic Flesh, Dark Funeral, Nightwish AND Rasslinfull<![CDATA[Sonic Symphony Concert Review | YMIB 84]]>Matt tells Blake about his unexpected trip to see Sonic Symphony featuring Ty Christian of Lords of the Trident on vocals. Also why this occurred because of Threads, the Twitter of Facebook. A surprisingly positive episode. Apologies to our regular listeners, someone will definitely dislike something on the next one.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/sonic-symphony-concert-review-ymib-8478031347-f8b0-4feb-90fb-8990bba4c34bSat, 20 Jul 2024 21:58:00 GMT<p>Matt tells Blake about his unexpected trip to see Sonic Symphony featuring Ty Christian of Lords of the Trident on vocals. Also why this occurred because of Threads, the Twitter of Facebook. A surprisingly positive episode. Apologies to our regular listeners, someone will definitely dislike something on the next one.</p>yes00:34:4384Sonic Symphony Concert Review | YMIB 84full<![CDATA[We Went to Some Shows]]>Over the past couple months we collectively went to an assortment of unrelated concerts:

Imminent Voiceless

Black Crown Initiate

Ne Obliviscarus

Herbie Hancock

Scar Symmetry

Shinobi Ninja

and many more!

w/Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/we-went-to-some-shows6b672d64f16bf2dfe94ca07af250e5d0Thu, 29 Sep 2016 21:30:00 GMT<p>Over the past couple months we collectively went to an assortment of unrelated concerts:</p><p>Imminent Voiceless</p><p>Black Crown Initiate</p><p>Ne Obliviscarus</p><p>Herbie Hancock</p><p>Scar Symmetry</p><p>Shinobi Ninja</p><p>and many more!</p><p>w/Rich and Eric</p>yes00:34:5739We Went to Some Showsfull<![CDATA[Episode 62 - The Rise of Garbage Rap - Cash Me Outside Girl "Bhad Bhabie", YouTuber Jake Paul]]>Cash Me Outside Girl Danielle Bregoli signed to Atlantic Records as Bhad Bhabie, releases single "These Heaux"

Jake Paul, YouTuber and ex-Disney hits #1 on iTunes w/"Everyday Bro"


]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/episode-62-the-rise-of-garbage-rap-cash-me-outside-girl-bhad-bhabie-youtuber-jake-paulbae45ffd4566657d7beb46b498274c67Thu, 21 Sep 2017 06:00:05 GMT<p>Cash Me Outside Girl Danielle Bregoli signed to Atlantic Records as Bhad Bhabie, releases single "These Heaux"</p> <p>Jake Paul, YouTuber and ex-Disney hits #1 on iTunes w/"Everyday Bro"</p> <p><br /> </p>yes01:01:47262Episode 62 - The Rise of Garbage Rap - Cash Me Outside Girl "Bhad Bhabie", YouTuber Jake Paulfull<![CDATA[Is Winger PROG Now!?]]>Your Music Is Bad Episode 77

We listen to Winger's new record "Seven" as well as their "classic" 90s album "Pull" which they will be performing in its entirety while headlining ProgPower USA in 2024

Matt and Blake attempt to unravel the more mature themes and lyrics on these albums as well as the extremely 80s not-so-mature ones, which are also definitely still there

Is Pain of Salvation influenced by Winger or are Winger influenced by Pain of Salvation?

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/is-winger-prog-nowc27674da-2f47-4e83-8f4d-fbc7b46016ebThu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Your Music Is Bad Episode 77</p><p>We listen to Winger's new record "Seven" as well as their "classic" 90s album "Pull" which they will be performing in its entirety while headlining ProgPower USA in 2024</p><p>Matt and Blake attempt to unravel the more mature themes and lyrics on these albums as well as the extremely 80s not-so-mature ones, which are also definitely still there</p><p>Is Pain of Salvation influenced by Winger or are Winger influenced by Pain of Salvation?</p>yes00:27:4977Is Winger PROG Now!?full<![CDATA[R Kelly's Trapped in the Closet]]>R Kelly traps us in 2:24 minutes of music that never ends.

w/Jamie Ignao and Marcel Hamel

 

co-hosts Jamie and Marcel

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/r-kellys-trapped-in-the-closet49cdde9f62c2896af87d9a45510d3e69Tue, 18 Apr 2017 03:31:00 GMT<p>R Kelly traps us in 2:24 minutes of music that never ends.</p><p>w/Jamie Ignao and Marcel Hamel</p><p> </p><p>co-hosts Jamie and Marcel</p>yes02:13:4752R Kelly's Trapped in the Closetfull<![CDATA[Rush Rumors - Who Will Drum? Jay Weinberg, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, who has the best SEO?]]>Rush Rumors - Who Will Drum? Jay Weinberg, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, who could possibly fill in for the late great Neil Peart and who has the best SEO?

Blake and Matt discuss in Episode 76 of Your Music Is Bad ...And You Should Feel Bad

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/rush-rumors-who-will-drum-jay-weinberg-mike-mangini-mike-portnoy-who-has-the-best-seo823f1613-214b-4b84-ae2c-48e754f556c6Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>Rush Rumors - Who Will Drum? Jay Weinberg, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, who could possibly fill in for the late great Neil Peart and who has the best SEO?</p><p>Blake and Matt discuss in Episode 76 of Your Music Is Bad ...And You Should Feel Bad</p>yes00:34:3276Rush Rumors - Who Will Drum? Jay Weinberg, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy, who has the best SEO?full<![CDATA[PPUSA XVII and Death Grips]]>PPUSA XVII including:

Ghost Ship Octavius

Blind Guardian

Fates Warning w/John Arch

Haken

Devin Townsend Project

---

also we saw Death Grips

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/ppusa-xvii-and-death-grips4bfffe2c4498bc6a6074519551e0b65dWed, 19 Oct 2016 05:00:00 GMT<p>PPUSA XVII including:</p><p>Ghost Ship Octavius</p><p>Blind Guardian</p><p>Fates Warning w/John Arch</p><p>Haken</p><p>Devin Townsend Project</p><p>---</p><p>also we saw Death Grips</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes00:34:5741PPUSA XVII and Death Gripsfull<![CDATA[Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 3]]>The final installment in our epic coverage of the Heavy Montreal Festival.

These came up: Motionless in White, Sanctuary, Within Temptation, Ihsahn, Lamb of God, Slipknot

Shout out: Protean Collective

co-hosts Rich & Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/heavy-mtl-montreal-2015-part-34888600a1b2997ca3e6175fcad7cdc21Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>The final installment in our epic coverage of the Heavy Montreal Festival.</p><p>These came up: Motionless in White, Sanctuary, Within Temptation, Ihsahn, Lamb of God, Slipknot</p><p>Shout out: Protean Collective</p><p>co-hosts Rich &amp; Eric</p>yes01:05:017Heavy MTL Montreal 2015 Part 3full<![CDATA[Not So Super Groups]]>Yngwie Fires All Singers Forever (because they all quit) freeing up Jeff Scott Soto for...

Sons of Apollo with Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and Derek Sherinian

Which may leave Art of Anarchy without Ron Thal, but its ok 'cause they still have SCOTT STAPP

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/not-so-super-groupsf2401077fcae719c05e93a574c6e0398Fri, 04 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT<p>Yngwie Fires All Singers Forever (because they all quit) freeing up Jeff Scott Soto for...</p> <p>Sons of Apollo with Mike Portnoy, Billy Sheehan, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and Derek Sherinian</p> <p>Which may leave Art of Anarchy without Ron Thal, but its ok 'cause they still have SCOTT STAPP</p> <p> </p> <p></p>yes01:08:31259Not So Super Groupsfull<![CDATA[ProgPower USA XVIII Debrief]]>YMIB 61 - ProgPowerUSA XVIII Debrief

w/Rich

Serenity, Orphaned Land, Twilight Force, Vanden Plas, between the Buried and Me, Daydream XI, Distorted Harmony, Lords of Black, Angel Dust, Myrath, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, Seven Spires, DynaZty, Snowy Shaw, Amaranthe

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/progpower-usa-xviii-debriefddd57cc99c2cfe3cf70ff8e416932e13Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:12:00 GMT<p>YMIB 61 - ProgPowerUSA XVIII Debrief</p> <p>w/Rich</p> <p>Serenity, Orphaned Land, Twilight Force, Vanden Plas, between the Buried and Me, Daydream XI, Distorted Harmony, Lords of Black, Angel Dust, Myrath, Mike Portnoy's Shattered Fortress, Seven Spires, DynaZty, Snowy Shaw, Amaranthe</p> <p> </p> <p></p>no02:00:4061ProgPower USA XVIII Debrieffull<![CDATA[Djent Primer]]>Matt and Jamie discuss the origins of the style and most well known Djent bands (and/or bands related in any way to Djent). Meshuggah, Periphery, Animals as Leaders, Monuments, Tesseract, etc. 

 co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/djent-primerf8e97bcd2ceb46a7299c923b946ef4f6Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Jamie discuss the origins of the style and most well known Djent bands (and/or bands related in any way to Djent). Meshuggah, Periphery, Animals as Leaders, Monuments, Tesseract, etc. </p><p> co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes00:29:1716Djent Primerfull<![CDATA[Beato Interview with John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, Devin Townsend]]>Devin Townsend tells Beato, JP and Tosin that metal is about sensitivity and its a color and how his million dollar symphony about dicks is now about butterflies but probably cost so much 'cause he needs Mike Keneally to translate his insane ramblings to the orchestral musicians.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/beato-interview-with-john-petrucci-tosin-abasi-devin-townsend137e965c-9d1c-47b9-bf2c-7556d02548e6Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT<p>Devin Townsend tells Beato, JP and Tosin that metal is about sensitivity and its a color and how his million dollar symphony about dicks is now about butterflies but probably cost so much 'cause he needs Mike Keneally to translate his insane ramblings to the orchestral musicians.</p>yes00:40:0968Beato Interview with John Petrucci, Tosin Abasi, Devin Townsendfull<![CDATA[BEAT: The Ultimate Old Dude Band, Part 1]]>Adrian Belew and Tony Levin of King Crimson enlist Danny Carey (Tool) and Steve Vai (Steve Vai) to play the 80s King Crimson albums "Discipline", "Beat" and "Three of a Perfect Pair"

Matt and Blake discuss this unique period of King Crimson's music and their first exposure to it

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/beat-the-greatest-king-crimson-tribute-bande26f1d61-2a89-4d3d-8b56-5811aa9df9c3Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:23:00 GMT<p>Adrian Belew and Tony Levin of King Crimson enlist Danny Carey (Tool) and Steve Vai (Steve Vai) to play the 80s King Crimson albums "Discipline", "Beat" and "Three of a Perfect Pair"</p><p>Matt and Blake discuss this unique period of King Crimson's music and their first exposure to it</p>yes00:22:3487BEAT: The Ultimate Old Dude Band, Part 1full<![CDATA[That Show You Missed - Prog Power Day 1]]>Evergrey and Voyager in New York, along with Borealis and Oceans of Slumber. Leprous and Why we're not exactly part of "The Congregation" (but everybody gets one). KISS SUCKS. Art Bell??? The Smoothness of Recreation Day (also Evergrey) and SAXON.

Prog Power Day 1 but mostly Native Construct, Falconer, Matt's Pitch for Falconer 2.0, Anathema

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/that-show-you-missed-prog-power-day-147c6e5bb6b546d78f7ba2560d9ca1745Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT<p>Evergrey and Voyager in New York, along with Borealis and Oceans of Slumber. Leprous and Why we're not exactly part of "The Congregation" (but everybody gets one). KISS SUCKS. Art Bell??? The Smoothness of Recreation Day (also Evergrey) and SAXON.</p><p>Prog Power Day 1 but mostly Native Construct, Falconer, Matt's Pitch for Falconer 2.0, Anathema</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes00:50:2710That Show You Missed - Prog Power Day 1full<![CDATA[Jeff Loomis Leaves Arch Enemy]]>Matt and Blake discuss Jeff's departure from Arch Enemy and discuss the history of Nevermore, and why Blake doesn't like them and also why he's wrong

We also discuss Jeff's work post-Nevermore and why him leaving Arch Enemy is good news for everybody who likes non-boring music

Rumors of Jeff & Van playing together again are discussed but will be covered in more detail in Part 2 (the next episode, whatever that is)

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/jeff-loomis-leaves-arch-enemy01633d7a-e155-4a0f-9724-774e91e7529bThu, 18 Jan 2024 18:27:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake discuss Jeff's departure from Arch Enemy and discuss the history of Nevermore, and why Blake doesn't like them and also why he's wrong</p><p>We also discuss Jeff's work post-Nevermore and why him leaving Arch Enemy is good news for everybody who likes non-boring music</p><p>Rumors of Jeff &amp; Van playing together again are discussed but will be covered in more detail in Part 2 (the next episode, whatever that is)</p>yes01:09:1380Jeff Loomis Leaves Arch Enemyfull<![CDATA[YMIB 70: Fellowship is a LARP (Power) Metal Band]]>Full review of Fellowship's album Saberlight Chronicles as well as reactions to some of Fellowship's music videos.

For fans of Dragonforce and Rhapsody who want something less good than those bands, but from musicians who still believe in themselves or whatever.

We also discuss Ty Christian's cover of their song "Glint". Ty is the lead singer of Lords of the Trident who host Mad With Power Fest which Fellowship is headlining in 2024.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/ymin-70-fellowship-is-a-power-metal-band77750b58-0d8e-40be-9440-444391a565ddWed, 20 Sep 2023 02:41:00 GMT<p>Full review of Fellowship's album Saberlight Chronicles as well as reactions to some of Fellowship's music videos.</p><p>For fans of Dragonforce and Rhapsody who want something less good than those bands, but from musicians who still believe in themselves or whatever.</p><p>We also discuss Ty Christian's cover of their song "Glint". Ty is the lead singer of Lords of the Trident who host Mad With Power Fest which Fellowship is headlining in 2024.</p>yes00:36:0670YMIB 70: Fellowship is a LARP (Power) Metal Bandfull<![CDATA[Prince-stravaganza Part 1]]>Quick Review of recent Djent show

(The Contortionist, Monuments, Painted in Exile)

Prince - Some less well known songs we enjoy and why

we enjoy some more well known ones less

Matt recaps Prince's "Visual Album" Purple Rain

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/prince-stravaganza-part-1a8c451cc25a344b8d95dd5027562208dFri, 17 Jun 2016 03:30:00 GMT<p>Quick Review of recent Djent show</p><p>(The Contortionist, Monuments, Painted in Exile)</p><p>Prince - Some less well known songs we enjoy and why</p><p>we enjoy some more well known ones less</p><p>Matt recaps Prince's "Visual Album" Purple Rain</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:09:5434Prince-stravaganza Part 1full<![CDATA[Fyre Festival and Other Disasters]]>Pain of Salvation Lineup Changes - Ragnar's Out, Johan's In

Fyre Festival - Biggest Music Festival Disaster in History

 

 co-hosts Rich and Eric

Referenced Articles:

https://news.vice.com/story/fyre-fest-organizers-blew-all-their-money-months-early-on-models-planes-and-yachts?utm_source=vicefbus

 

http://ampthemag.com/the-real/read-leaked-fyre-fest-organizers-nonsense-email-music-bella-hadid-video/

 

https://news.vice.com/story/audio-fyre-festival-founders-reveal-to-employees-nobodys-getting-paid?utm_source=vicefbus

 

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/05/fyre-festival-pitch-deck

 

Incase You're Still Listening (OT) - The Rock for President

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/fyre-festival-and-other-disastersad470f37b9252ddaa2da5f90390ac13fMon, 15 May 2017 23:34:00 GMT<p>Pain of Salvation Lineup Changes - Ragnar's Out, Johan's In</p><p>Fyre Festival - Biggest Music Festival Disaster in History</p><p> </p><p> co-hosts Rich and Eric</p><p>Referenced Articles:</p><p><a href="https://news.vice.com/story/fyre-fest-organizers-blew-all-their-money-months-early-on-models-planes-and-yachts?utm_source=vicefbus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://news.vice.com/story/fyre-fest-organizers-blew-all-their-money-months-early-on-models-planes-and-yachts?utm_source=vicefbus</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://ampthemag.com/the-real/read-leaked-fyre-fest-organizers-nonsense-email-music-bella-hadid-video/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> http://ampthemag.com/the-real/read-leaked-fyre-fest-organizers-nonsense-email-music-bella-hadid-video/</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://news.vice.com/story/audio-fyre-festival-founders-reveal-to-employees-nobodys-getting-paid?utm_source=vicefbus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://news.vice.com/story/audio-fyre-festival-founders-reveal-to-employees-nobodys-getting-paid?utm_source=vicefbus</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/05/fyre-festival-pitch-deck" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/05/fyre-festival-pitch-deck</a></p><p> </p><p>Incase You're Still Listening (OT) - The Rock for President</p>yes02:21:1453Fyre Festival and Other Disastersfull<![CDATA[Seven Spires: A Fortress Called Home]]>No funny title 'cause we didn't really think this album was very bad. What are we even doing here? Do you even want to listen to this podcast if we LIKE albums? Is there any point if we aren't hating on things? Why do I ask so many questions in the episode descriptions?

This album came out in June but you want to hear what we think of it NOW! Except we also recorded what we thought of it in June so none of this makes any sense. You should complain about it at us on Bluesky: @theonetruematt and @Buffalo70

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/seven-spires-a-fortress-called-home8d490859-48ac-429e-8cb2-140b370bf439Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:31:00 GMT<p>No funny title 'cause we didn't really think this album was very bad. What are we even doing here? Do you even want to listen to this podcast if we LIKE albums? Is there any point if we aren't hating on things? Why do I ask so many questions in the episode descriptions?</p><p>This album came out in June but you want to hear what we think of it NOW! Except we also recorded what we thought of it in June so none of this makes any sense. You should complain about it at us on Bluesky: @theonetruematt and @Buffalo70</p>yes00:21:5286Seven Spires: A Fortress Called Homefull<![CDATA[Evaluating Popular Music (cont)]]>R.I.P. David Bowie

----

Assessing Music Based on Variable Criteria

Dragonforce still sucks

Why Everyone Loves Adele

co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/evaluating-popular-music-contefec7a9bdb16265f8899481e332db675Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>R.I.P. David Bowie</p><p>----</p><p>Assessing Music Based on Variable Criteria</p><p>Dragonforce still sucks</p><p>Why Everyone Loves Adele</p><p>co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes01:06:2424Evaluating Popular Music (cont)full<![CDATA[Devin Townsend's Serrated Signature Guitar Pick Toilet Commercial]]>Watched Devin Townsend's weird toilet commercial for his new signature picks from Attakpik. They're super weird and IMO sound real bad.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/devin-townsends-serrated-signature-guitar-pick-toilet-commercial1e1ae2a1-7a03-4482-810c-88c687feecdbFri, 04 Aug 2023 23:35:00 GMT<p>Watched Devin Townsend's weird toilet commercial for his new signature picks from Attakpik. They're super weird and IMO sound real bad.</p>yes00:23:5367Devin Townsend's Serrated Signature Guitar Pick Toilet Commercialfull<![CDATA[Why Do We Always End Up Talking about Djent?]]>Social media drama.

Weird public attitudes about music criticism.

No Music Everyone Likes and How to Ruin Parties

Periphery, Animals as Leaders, Tesseract, Djent or Djent adjacent.

New Foo Fighters EP

Acknowledging Personal Nostalgia Bias

We get it, you like The Beatles and/or Led Zeppelin.

co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/why-do-we-always-end-up-talking-about-djent5807c0d148a9e7e510bca16673ad5358Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:00:00 GMT<p>Social media drama.</p><p>Weird public attitudes about music criticism.</p><p>No Music Everyone Likes and How to Ruin Parties</p><p>Periphery, Animals as Leaders, Tesseract, Djent or Djent adjacent.</p><p>New Foo Fighters EP</p><p>Acknowledging Personal Nostalgia Bias</p><p>We get it, you like The Beatles and/or Led Zeppelin.</p><p>co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes01:10:4022Why Do We Always End Up Talking about Djent?full<![CDATA[Suffer Through: Disney Metal]]>D-Metal All Stars (a bunch of 80s metal dudes) released an authorized collection of Disney Covers.

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/suffer-through-disney-metal57a21960f9dec02e7142ec2185ae8a8fMon, 10 Apr 2017 04:34:00 GMT<p>D-Metal All Stars (a bunch of 80s metal dudes) released an authorized collection of Disney Covers.</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes00:51:3850Suffer Through: Disney Metalfull<![CDATA[Play Your Old Stuff Tours 2017 - Children of Bodom and Dream Theater]]>Dream Theater's Images & Words & Beyond

Children of Bodom's Down & Dirty 20 Years (aka nothing later than Hate Crew)

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/play-your-old-stuff-tours-2017-children-of-bodom-and-dream-theater09ee1c040f7ba99d8424559435148769Mon, 27 Nov 2017 06:18:00 GMT<p>Dream Theater's Images &amp; Words &amp; Beyond</p> <p>Children of Bodom's Down &amp; Dirty 20 Years (aka nothing later than Hate Crew)</p> <p> </p> <p></p>yes01:35:4463Play Your Old Stuff Tours 2017 - Children of Bodom and Dream Theaterfull<![CDATA[JAZZ WOLF]]>Die Fledermaus @ The Met

Mozart in the Jungle wins some Golden Globes

Times Square Jazz & iCadenza

JAZZ WOLF

VICE Article: http://www.vice.com/read/an-earnest-exploration-into-the-musical-merit-of-jazz-wolf 

Brooklyn Metal Show w/ Pyrrhon, Vomit Fist, Cadaveric Spasm, Replicant

MORE JAZZ WOLF

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/jazz-wolfe71c8ef1a67a9d48a9959dc8317de80dTue, 08 Mar 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>Die Fledermaus @ The Met</p><p>Mozart in the Jungle wins some Golden Globes</p><p>Times Square Jazz &amp; iCadenza</p><p>JAZZ WOLF</p><p>VICE Article: <a href="http://www.vice.com/read/an-earnest-exploration-into-the-musical-merit-of-jazz-wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.vice.com/read/an-earnest-exploration-into-the-musical-merit-of-jazz-wolf</a> </p><p>Brooklyn Metal Show w/ Pyrrhon, Vomit Fist, Cadaveric Spasm, Replicant</p><p>MORE JAZZ WOLF</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:18:3830JAZZ WOLFfull<![CDATA[More Exciting Statistics and Sacrificing Coolness to Metal]]>Mega-Mall-Core

Sacrificing Coolness to Metal

Matt recaps Mozart in the Jungle (Season 1 Spoilers)

Neurological Study on Music Listening Habits Related to Mental Health

 co-hosts Rod and Kelley

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/more-exciting-statistics-and-sacrificing-coolness-to-metal23412c01f1ecbb943da9ded8dc097f63Wed, 10 Feb 2016 06:30:00 GMT<p>Mega-Mall-Core</p><p>Sacrificing Coolness to Metal</p><p>Matt recaps Mozart in the Jungle (Season 1 Spoilers)</p><p>Neurological Study on Music Listening Habits Related to Mental Health</p><p> co-hosts Rod and Kelley</p>yes01:16:1127More Exciting Statistics and Sacrificing Coolness to Metalfull<![CDATA[Angra - Cycles of Pain Review]]>Your Music Is Bad Ep 75

Matt and Blake review Angra's new album, Cycles of Pain as well as comment on the Angra album ranking by Dolphin Whisperer on AngryMetalGuy.com


AMG Ranking:

https://www.angrymetalguy.com/amg-goes-ranking-angra/

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/angra-cycles-of-pain-reviewc9a8cc10-0e6d-4762-8d60-ebb6361deaa7Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Your Music Is Bad Ep 75</p><p>Matt and Blake review Angra's new album, Cycles of Pain as well as comment on the Angra album ranking by Dolphin Whisperer on AngryMetalGuy.com</p><p><br /></p><p>AMG Ranking:</p><p>https://www.angrymetalguy.com/amg-goes-ranking-angra/</p>yes00:31:0075Angra - Cycles of Pain Reviewfull<![CDATA[WAAAAH! or Inarticulate Screaming, Part 1]]>Mercyful Fate - Night of the Unborn

Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance

Queensryche - Queen of the Reich

Crimson Glory - Mayday

Mystic Force - Man Made Master

Lost Horison - Transdimensional Revelation / Pure

Unleash the Archers - Tonight We Ride

Lords of the Trident - Kill to Die

American Empire - Unbreakable

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/waaaah-or-inarticulate-screaming-part-1b44a66a4da374656b724fef86b7b7aa1Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT<p>Mercyful Fate - Night of the Unborn</p><p>Judas Priest - Screaming for Vengeance</p><p>Queensryche - Queen of the Reich</p><p>Crimson Glory - Mayday</p><p>Mystic Force - Man Made Master</p><p>Lost Horison - Transdimensional Revelation / Pure</p><p>Unleash the Archers - Tonight We Ride</p><p>Lords of the Trident - Kill to Die</p><p>American Empire - Unbreakable</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes00:32:5345WAAAAH! or Inarticulate Screaming, Part 1full<![CDATA[The Gathering of the Juggalos 2017 Announcement Video]]>We watch the Gathering of the Juggalos 2017 Announcement Video

Plus Metal as a Fashion Statement (re: Loudwire) and Rich tours all the guitar stores in NYC.

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/the-gathering-of-the-juggalos-2017-announcement-video93f48b5af9dd11239aca6b27ac9ffa68Mon, 10 Jul 2017 20:04:00 GMT<p>We watch the Gathering of the Juggalos 2017 Announcement Video</p> <p>Plus Metal as a Fashion Statement (re: Loudwire) and Rich tours all the guitar stores in NYC.</p> <p> </p> <p></p>yes01:06:2656The Gathering of the Juggalos 2017 Announcement Videofull<![CDATA[Is Disco Metal a Thing? | Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel Tour]]>Is Disco Metal A Thing? | Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel and Edge of Paradise on tour

Matt and Blake classify the new Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel and Edge of Paradise tour as Disco Metal for very good and non-arbitrary reasons. It is educational for everyone.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/is-disco-metal-a-thing-dragonforce-amaranthe-nanowar-of-steel-tour49290ac5-7fca-419b-92f2-dff512e402aaMon, 20 Nov 2023 02:27:00 GMT<p>Is Disco Metal A Thing? | Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel and Edge of Paradise on tour</p><p>Matt and Blake classify the new Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel and Edge of Paradise tour as Disco Metal for very good and non-arbitrary reasons. It is educational for everyone.</p>yes00:26:0674Is Disco Metal a Thing? | Dragonforce, Amaranthe, Nanowar of Steel Tourfull<![CDATA[More Nevermore or Sadboy Starsearch]]>Jeff Loomis and Van Williams reunite to form Nevermore 2.0 (Warrel's dead and Jeff wasn't invited) and hold open internet auditions for a new singer and bass player.

Matt and Blake discuss what this could lead to and what the chances are it produces anything musically interesting. If nothing else it will definitely produce CONTENT.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/more-nevermore-or-sadboy-starsearch129b3b44-4aa8-4dbe-9573-ac984c9f0d82Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT<p>Jeff Loomis and Van Williams reunite to form Nevermore 2.0 (Warrel's dead and Jeff wasn't invited) and hold open internet auditions for a new singer and bass player. </p><p>Matt and Blake discuss what this could lead to and what the chances are it produces anything musically interesting. If nothing else it will definitely produce CONTENT.</p>yes00:34:3891More Nevermore or Sadboy Starsearchfull<![CDATA[The Danger of Toto Covers - 43 Version of "Africa"]]>Episode 72 - Matt and Blake suffer through 43 different covers of Toto's seminal hit Africa and try to come up with criteria such that this never happens again

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/ymib-72-africa-abominations-the-danger-of-toto-covers90f7db09-864c-41f5-a705-0cf1218cd3aeTue, 24 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 72 - Matt and Blake suffer through 43 different covers of Toto's seminal hit Africa and try to come up with criteria such that this never happens again</p>yes00:44:3972The Danger of Toto Covers - 43 Version of "Africa"full<![CDATA[Why are GAMERS mad about the Oscar for Best Original Score?]]>This is about music, really. It just happens to involve a lot of talk about video games.

The Gamers are mad at Ludwig Goransson for comments made in his acceptance speech for his Academy Award for Best Original Score.

Ludwig's done a lot of great work, what have video games ever done?

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/why-are-gamers-mad-about-the-oscar-for-best-original-score278726db-d8ae-4347-824c-a702a236ab1eMon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT<p>This is about music, really. It just happens to involve a lot of talk about video games. </p><p>The Gamers are mad at Ludwig Goransson for comments made in his acceptance speech for his Academy Award for Best Original Score. </p><p>Ludwig's done a lot of great work, what have video games ever done?</p>yes00:31:5482Why are GAMERS mad about the Oscar for Best Original Score?full<![CDATA[Prince-stravaganza! Part 2]]>Jamie hears some Prince classics for the first time and we experiment with live streaming

Also an update on Matt's Kanye analysis and our reaction to Axl Rose singing for AC/DC

Shout out to The Rap Critic

( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3wRHKYmH4vJreoTw28jZQ )

and his breakdown of Birthday Song by 2 Chainz ft. Kanye:

( https://youtu.be/Xl4IbALb4zg )

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/prince-stravaganza-part-2aad5dcaee2b52cc8e90c950acec8405fTue, 21 Jun 2016 20:00:00 GMT<p>Jamie hears some Prince classics for the first time and we experiment with live streaming</p> <p>Also an update on Matt's Kanye analysis and our reaction to Axl Rose singing for AC/DC</p> <p>Shout out to The Rap Critic</p> <p>( <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3wRHKYmH4vJreoTw28jZQ" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3wRHKYmH4vJreoTw28jZQ</a> )</p> <p>and his breakdown of Birthday Song by 2 Chainz ft. Kanye:</p> <p>( <a href="https://youtu.be/Xl4IbALb4zg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://youtu.be/Xl4IbALb4zg</a> )</p>yes01:24:3735Prince-stravaganza! Part 2full<![CDATA[Blood Avantasia - Absolute Dragons]]>Matt and Blake review Blood Incantation "Absolute Elsewhere" and Avantasia "Here Be Dragons".

One is good and one is bad. Can you guess which?

YOU CANNOT. Or you can. It doesn't matter.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/blood-avantasia-absolute-dragons5a0705b8-174c-400d-912a-d87cf323c38cSat, 19 Apr 2025 17:53:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake review Blood Incantation "Absolute Elsewhere" and Avantasia "Here Be Dragons". </p><p>One is good and one is bad. Can you guess which?</p><p>YOU CANNOT. Or you can. It doesn't matter.</p>yes00:55:5793Blood Avantasia - Absolute Dragonsfull<![CDATA[Hipster Black Metal and Rasslin'!?]]>Rasslin'*, Negura Bunget, Grime God, Rasslin', Nuclear Assault, RASSLIN'!?, Penntera (Pantera Tribute), Schism (Tool Tribute), Tool (by proxy), 20th Century Music in a Grocery Store, Kayo Dot Recording, Viper (rapper who released 347 albums last year)

 * Rasslin' = Wrestling

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/hipster-black-metal-and-rasslin410262da2089f767333c7bedc2ec1520Wed, 07 Oct 2015 03:30:00 GMT<p>Rasslin'*, Negura Bunget, Grime God, Rasslin', Nuclear Assault, RASSLIN'!?, Penntera (Pantera Tribute), Schism (Tool Tribute), Tool (by proxy), 20th Century Music in a Grocery Store, Kayo Dot Recording, Viper (rapper who released 347 albums last year)</p><p> * Rasslin' = Wrestling</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:13:4712Hipster Black Metal and Rasslin'!?full<![CDATA[Five Finger Death Punch]]>Favorite Metal Band of People Who Don't Listen to Metal

YMIB 51 - Five Finger Death Punch from Your Music Is Bad on Vimeo.

 Not available on YouTube due to Content ID and absence of Fair Use enforcement

WELCOME TO YOUTUBE

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/five-finger-death-punchd73c1c5154f4d0f65612de72f093f371Mon, 10 Apr 2017 20:00:00 GMT<p>Favorite Metal Band of People Who Don't Listen to Metal</p><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/214779156" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">YMIB 51 - Five Finger Death Punch</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/ymibpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Your Music Is Bad</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Vimeo</a>.</p><p> Not available on YouTube due to Content ID and absence of Fair Use enforcement</p><p>WELCOME TO YOUTUBE</p>yes01:17:5851Five Finger Death Punchfull<![CDATA[Vinyl is Dumb aka Physical Music Discs]]>We went to a "Metal on Vinyl" discussion panel sponsored by Metal Injection / Metal Sucks at the Sonos Music Store in Soho

Related opinions on vinyl and the music industry from Steve Lukather and Michael McDonald

Plus the aftermath of the Gathering of the Juggaloes

#physicalmusicdiscs

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/vinyl-is-dumb-aka-physical-music-discs2954922e124e1e3b80fa85482924976aFri, 04 Aug 2017 04:24:00 GMT<p>We went to a "Metal on Vinyl" discussion panel sponsored by Metal Injection / Metal Sucks at the Sonos Music Store in Soho</p> <p>Related opinions on vinyl and the music industry from Steve Lukather and Michael McDonald</p> <p>Plus the aftermath of the Gathering of the Juggaloes</p> <p>#physicalmusicdiscs</p> <p></p> <p> </p>yes00:13:59258Vinyl is Dumb aka Physical Music Discsfull<![CDATA[Nu Music - Is This Part of the Performance?]]>Rich went to another awful New Music Concert. This leads to a discussion of what "New Music" is and why when its bad when people refuse to admit it sounds bad.

Why majoring in Music Theory is dumb. What Music Theory actually IS if you're not painfully familiar already.

Rich and Matt discuss some of their more avant garde compositions from music school. Including "I Throw Rocks at You" and "You Win (Money)"

PLUS: The SECRET TRICK to escaping a Nu Music Concert or Performance Art piece that you are not enjoying.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/nu-music-is-this-part-of-the-performancee7ce7903b464f24f31222b36abbee813Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:00:00 GMT<p>Rich went to another awful New Music Concert. This leads to a discussion of what "New Music" is and why when its bad when people refuse to admit it sounds bad.</p> <p>Why majoring in Music Theory is dumb. What Music Theory actually IS if you're not painfully familiar already.</p> <p>Rich and Matt discuss some of their more avant garde compositions from music school. Including "I Throw Rocks at You" and "You Win (Money)"</p> <p>PLUS: The SECRET TRICK to escaping a Nu Music Concert or Performance Art piece that you are not enjoying.</p>yes00:17:2820Nu Music - Is This Part of the Performance?full<![CDATA[Katy Perry Knows Nothing feat Neil DeGrasse Tyson]]>We "Witnessed" Katy Perry's new album in its entirety, even though it only has 3-4 Max Martin songs on it, and we explore her new wokeness.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/katy-perry-knows-nothing-feat-neil-degrasse-tyson8642b3c8ed44173dcd3316c01aba203eMon, 10 Jul 2017 00:40:00 GMT<p>We "Witnessed" Katy Perry's new album in its entirety, even though it only has 3-4 Max Martin songs on it, and we explore her new wokeness.</p>yes01:01:4755Katy Perry Knows Nothing feat Neil DeGrasse Tysonfull<![CDATA[This Episode Is Not About Banksy]]>We just saw Exit Through The Gift Shop after years of being lied to about its premise.

Also we get to the bottom of why the iHeartRadio Awards is somehow worse than the VMAs.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/this-episode-is-not-about-banksya44c079363d7ec05a8ff79bf1bbdd36dTue, 14 Mar 2017 06:51:00 GMT<p>We just saw Exit Through The Gift Shop after years of being lied to about its premise.</p> <p>Also we get to the bottom of why the iHeartRadio Awards is somehow worse than the VMAs.</p>yes01:16:3649This Episode Is Not About Banksyfull<![CDATA[2017 Preview]]>Preview of topics we'll be covering in 2017 as well as a heads up for our 2017 NAMM social media coverage.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/2017-previewb7a0838d4ed6bc9b02812b0bee84b39eSat, 14 Jan 2017 03:00:00 GMT<p>Preview of topics we'll be covering in 2017 as well as a heads up for our 2017 NAMM social media coverage.</p>yes00:17:282017 Previewfull<![CDATA[Settle Down, Scardust!]]>Your Music Is Bad Episode 78 - Settle Down, Scardust!

Matt and Blake stumbled onto Scardust on YouTube, and while they are a perfectly competent symphonic prog metal band, they are very annoying and also their music is bad.

Matt Lee and Blake Robertson stumbled onto Israeli symphonic prog metal band Scardust

While not reading too much into their song about taming the land or whatever (yikes) but focusing on their diddly-doos and idiot choir chorus, they can see how a fan of The Prog might appreciate this competent yet very annoying band.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/settle-down-scardustdb75803a-d4c6-42da-ab34-929a3ae16cedThu, 14 Dec 2023 03:37:00 GMT<p>Your Music Is Bad Episode 78 - Settle Down, Scardust!</p><p>Matt and Blake stumbled onto Scardust on YouTube, and while they are a perfectly competent symphonic prog metal band, they are very annoying and also their music is bad.</p><p>Matt Lee and Blake Robertson stumbled onto Israeli symphonic prog metal band Scardust</p><p>While not reading too much into their song about taming the land or whatever (yikes) but focusing on their diddly-doos and idiot choir chorus, they can see how a fan of The Prog might appreciate this competent yet very annoying band.</p>yes00:19:3778Settle Down, Scardust!full<![CDATA[Summer NAMM 2017 & Megadeth, Meshuggah, Tesseract]]>Trade shows and metal shows...

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/summer-namm-2017-megadeth-meshuggah-tesseract2fa56fef4c57607ca12f221ff0eb98ebFri, 21 Jul 2017 04:52:00 GMT<p>Trade shows and metal shows...</p> <p> </p> <p></p>yes01:26:4257Summer NAMM 2017 & Megadeth, Meshuggah, Tesseractfull<![CDATA[LIVE from ProgPower 2015 (2 Weeks Later)]]>ProgPower is a magical place where you can hear metal bands sing about everything from Unicorns to Alien Abduction and very little in between. Join us long-time ProgPower metal nerds as we reminisce about the glory days and the incredible impact this festival has had on the metal world and our hearts of steel.

co-hosts Rod and Kyle Rose

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/live-from-progpower-2015-2-weeks-later613a960c3c85cd467ab5fbd18025850aTue, 22 Sep 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>ProgPower is a magical place where you can hear metal bands sing about everything from Unicorns to Alien Abduction and very little in between. Join us long-time ProgPower metal nerds as we reminisce about the glory days and the incredible impact this festival has had on the metal world and our hearts of steel.</p><p>co-hosts Rod and Kyle Rose</p>yes01:31:569LIVE from ProgPower 2015 (2 Weeks Later)full<![CDATA[Songs About Butts]]>These Are Songs About Butts.

w/Jamie Ignao, James Chen, Matt Soares, Ashleigh Walsh

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/songs-about-butts370966bc2565de526b2c1bfddb32e510Wed, 13 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT<p>These Are Songs About Butts.</p><p>w/Jamie Ignao, James Chen, Matt Soares, Ashleigh Walsh</p>yes01:09:5733Songs About Buttsfull<![CDATA[Metal Lords Has Heart, The Heart of a Poseur]]>Matt, Rich and Dewey discuss Metal Lords, the Netflix movie by Game of Thrones writers DB Weiss and David Benioff

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/metal-lords-has-heart-the-heart-of-a-poseur55ee7379-80e3-4c8f-88f3-c4de104662f0Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:32:00 GMT<p>Matt, Rich and Dewey discuss Metal Lords, the Netflix movie by Game of Thrones writers DB Weiss and David Benioff</p>yes01:13:5566Metal Lords Has Heart, The Heart of a Poseurfull<![CDATA[Beats, Blow and Bankruptcy: The Scott Storch Story]]>Scott Storch is a producer (of beats) who was a pretty big deal in the early to mid '00s. His biggest hit was Fat Joe's "Lean Back" in '06. Then he decided to work with Brooke Hogan and Paris Hilton and do all of the cocaine. Its hard to say whether these were directly connected, but we'll speculate wildly about it for a solid hour before we simply don't want to hear the same Korg Triton presets anymore.

w/Rich, Eric and Deb

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/beats-blow-and-bankruptcy-the-scott-storch-story5dc9190ab5aaf08c25d60f21d3c05aaaWed, 09 Dec 2015 06:00:00 GMT<p>Scott Storch is a producer (of beats) who was a pretty big deal in the early to mid '00s. His biggest hit was Fat Joe's "Lean Back" in '06. Then he decided to work with Brooke Hogan and Paris Hilton and do all of the cocaine. Its hard to say whether these were directly connected, but we'll speculate wildly about it for a solid hour before we simply don't want to hear the same Korg Triton presets anymore.</p><p>w/Rich, Eric and Deb</p>yes01:03:3921Beats, Blow and Bankruptcy: The Scott Storch Storyfull<![CDATA[Is This Song Woke? Queensryche, Toto, George Benson]]>We apply wokeness ideas to some old (very good) songs, for mostly humor related purposes

Queensryche - "Empire"

Toto - "Goodbye Girl"

George Benson - "Turn Your Love Around"

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/episode-64-is-this-song-woke-queensryche-toto-george-bensonb19a1584e85046e9851f3c23e9ed5750Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:06:00 GMT<p>We apply wokeness ideas to some old (very good) songs, for mostly humor related purposes</p> <p>Queensryche - "Empire"</p> <p>Toto - "Goodbye Girl"</p> <p>George Benson - "Turn Your Love Around"</p>no00:43:5965Is This Song Woke? Queensryche, Toto, George Bensonfull<![CDATA[The Yacht Rock Revue Review]]>Rich and I went to see a Yacht Rock cover band. It wasn't as smooth as we'd hoped

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/the-yacht-rock-revue-reviewf7a2a5a7374e55beb8f2ebcd9758321aTue, 11 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Rich and I went to see a Yacht Rock cover band. It wasn't as smooth as we'd hoped</p>yes00:48:583The Yacht Rock Revue Reviewfull<![CDATA[MTV Doesn't Play Music and the VMAs Aren't for Videos]]>Matt and Jamie tackle the complicated nuances of the prestigious Video Music Awards. Just kidding, we talk about what a pointless train wreck it is and how everyone involved is awful. Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and wayyyy too much Kanye.

co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/mtv-doesnt-play-music-and-the-vmas-arent-for-videos5b9f3818fadd6db3088c5dde1a606a90Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Jamie tackle the complicated nuances of the prestigious Video Music Awards. Just kidding, we talk about what a pointless train wreck it is and how everyone involved is awful. Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and wayyyy too much Kanye.</p><p>co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes00:17:2814MTV Doesn't Play Music and the VMAs Aren't for Videosfull<![CDATA[Mike Portnoy Returns to Dream Theater]]>Matt and Blake discuss Mike Portnoy's return to Dream Theater. Do they need money? Will it make their next album good? We may never know.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/mike-portnoy-returns-to-dream-theater846be51d-de25-4949-ab20-276609491120Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake discuss Mike Portnoy's return to Dream Theater. Do they need money? Will it make their next album good? We may never know.</p>yes00:19:4273Mike Portnoy Returns to Dream Theaterfull<![CDATA[ProgPower USA Retrospective Part 2: The Legend Continues]]>We continue to discuss the first 10 ProgPower USA festivals with particular emphasis on Iced Earth, Sabaton, Fates Warning, and more.

w/Kyle, Rod, Sumeet and Kelley

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/progpower-usa-retrospective-part-2-the-legend-continues20ebf84c82c0fa33ff8d25046e902a27Wed, 12 Oct 2016 20:00:00 GMT<p>We continue to discuss the first 10 ProgPower USA festivals with particular emphasis on Iced Earth, Sabaton, Fates Warning, and more.</p><p>w/Kyle, Rod, Sumeet and Kelley</p>yes01:19:3140ProgPower USA Retrospective Part 2: The Legend Continuesfull<![CDATA[The Glory of Karate]]>The Karate Kid Trilogy Music Tie-Ins and Unnecessary Plot Recap

 

Joe Esposito - "Youre the Best"

Peter Cetera - "The Glory of Love"

Little River Band - "Listen to Your Heart"

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/the-glory-of-karate9c0a5ed5044487d19499cbaa571268ccWed, 22 Feb 2017 21:00:00 GMT<p>The Karate Kid Trilogy Music Tie-Ins and Unnecessary Plot Recap</p> <p> </p> <p>Joe Esposito - "Youre the Best"</p> <p>Peter Cetera - "The Glory of Love"</p> <p>Little River Band - "Listen to Your Heart"</p>yes01:28:2748The Glory of Karatefull<![CDATA[Metallica (Still) Sucks!]]>Luckily only the first three songs / "videos" were available when we recorded this.

New album "Hardwired ... to Self Destruct" available now on Napster.

w/Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/metallica-still-sucksbe09a8f6f5f1e2fefb8ddc5d258bf838Sat, 19 Nov 2016 02:00:00 GMT<p>Luckily only the first three songs / "videos" were available when we recorded this.</p><p>New album "Hardwired ... to Self Destruct" available now on Napster.</p><p>w/Rich and Eric</p>yes00:11:3944Metallica (Still) Sucks!full<![CDATA[Pitbull - Extracurricular Activities]]>We watched Pitbull - Beyond Worldwide on FUSE, and update you on his goals and accomplishments since our last Pitbull episode.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/pitbull-extracurricular-activities9b7c897ce312b4036018a131c6abcaf7Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>We watched Pitbull - Beyond Worldwide on FUSE, and update you on his goals and accomplishments since our last Pitbull episode.</p>yes00:52:2646Pitbull - Extracurricular Activitiesfull<![CDATA[WTF is "Beat Down"?]]>Jamie and I discuss a supposed hardcore sub-genre called "Beat Down."

co-host Jamie Ignao

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/wtf-is-beat-downe04b25cac3649c5e7a2133056d60ce25Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Jamie and I discuss a supposed hardcore sub-genre called "Beat Down."</p><p>co-host Jamie Ignao</p>yes00:23:482WTF is "Beat Down"?full<![CDATA[Opeth's Last Will and Testament]]>Episode 88

Is Opeth BACK or is Mike just dumping his last good ideas? Do we love the album concept or are we annoyed that the song titles are a character I don't know how to type? Does this prog metal album achieve the jazz?

None of these questions and more on this episode of Your Music Is Bad ...And You Should Feel Bad.

Find us on Bluesky:

Matt - @theonetruematt.bsky.social

Blake - @buffalo70.bsky.social

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/opeths-last-will-and-testamentf8b014c1-b5f3-4c39-b656-292df751cee9Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:38:00 GMT<p>Episode 88</p><p>Is Opeth BACK or is Mike just dumping his last good ideas? Do we love the album concept or are we annoyed that the song titles are a character I don't know how to type? Does this prog metal album achieve the jazz? </p><p>None of these questions and more on this episode of Your Music Is Bad ...And You Should Feel Bad.</p><p>Find us on Bluesky:</p><p>Matt - @theonetruematt.bsky.social</p><p>Blake - @buffalo70.bsky.social</p>yes00:38:2488Opeth's Last Will and Testamentfull<![CDATA[Kanye II: The Wrath of Kanye and/or Drunk Grammy Special]]>Its Kanye season again, just in time for the Grammys.

Co-host Jamie Ignao and special guests Ashleigh Walsh and James Chen

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/kanye-ii-the-wrath-of-kanye-and-or-drunk-grammy-specialc8986022841e7d08a4641a849b4b7a37Tue, 01 Mar 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>Its Kanye season again, just in time for the Grammys.</p> <p>Co-host Jamie Ignao and special guests Ashleigh Walsh and James Chen</p>yes01:21:0729Kanye II: The Wrath of Kanye and/or Drunk Grammy Specialfull<![CDATA[Symphonic Metal & Women in Metal]]>Semblant - (video: https://youtu.be/QIedr_9_9hA)

Floor Jansen / Nightwish

Epica / Mark Jansen

Meshuggah Tangent

Seven Spires

Arch Enemy / The Agonist

Unleash the Archers

Kamelot, Therion

co-hosts Rod & Kelley

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/symphonic-metal-women-in-metalde0b84c77bc387347102ed75a487c043Tue, 23 Feb 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>Semblant - (video: <a href="https://youtu.be/QIedr_9_9hA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/QIedr_9_9hA</a>)</p><p>Floor Jansen / Nightwish</p><p>Epica / Mark Jansen</p><p>Meshuggah Tangent</p><p>Seven Spires</p><p>Arch Enemy / The Agonist</p><p>Unleash the Archers</p><p>Kamelot, Therion</p><p>co-hosts Rod &amp; Kelley</p>yes02:06:3328Symphonic Metal & Women in Metalfull<![CDATA[New Albums! Evergrey, Lords of the Trident and Unleash the Archers]]>In this episode, Matt and Blake discuss three new albums: Evergrey's 'Theories of Emptiness,' Unleash the Archers' 'Phantoma' and Lords of the Trident's 'The VGEP. The hosts discuss the use of AI in music and the challenges of creating concept albums about AI.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/new-albums-evergrey-lords-of-the-trident-and-unleash-the-archersee7d672e-f31f-4865-bb3e-74a7d7454eeeSat, 29 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Matt and Blake discuss three new albums: Evergrey's 'Theories of Emptiness,' Unleash the Archers' 'Phantoma' and Lords of the Trident's 'The VGEP. The hosts discuss the use of AI in music and the challenges of creating concept albums about AI.</p>yes01:03:0183New Albums! Evergrey, Lords of the Trident and Unleash the Archersfull<![CDATA[Trv Summer NAMM or NAMMmas in August]]>Matt and Rich tell Eric about the Cleric show he missed, as well as all the crazy gear, jams, demos, and random crap from the NAMM show. The one in January. So if you missed it, and you haven't had internet access for 7 months, don't sleep on this episode!

Stuff discussed: Caparison Guitars, Aristides Guitars, ROLI Seaboard, Jordan Rudess, Victor Wooten, Immortal Guardian, Michael Angelo (Batio)

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/trv-summer-namma07e6dbbc6277c3b8e17dff56c1dfb57Wed, 19 Aug 2015 03:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Rich tell Eric about the Cleric show he missed, as well as all the crazy gear, jams, demos, and random crap from the NAMM show. The one in January. So if you missed it, and you haven't had internet access for 7 months, don't sleep on this episode!</p> <p>Stuff discussed: Caparison Guitars, Aristides Guitars, ROLI Seaboard, Jordan Rudess, Victor Wooten, Immortal Guardian, Michael Angelo (Batio)</p>yes01:03:024Trv Summer NAMM or NAMMmas in Augustfull<![CDATA[YMIB 69: Mad With Power Fest VI]]>Matt and Blake review Mad With Power Fest VI. America's nerdiest and possibly largest power metal festival. For fans of ProgPower, video games and metal about video games. Notable bands this year include Unleash the Archers, Seven Spires, Lords of the Trident, Wilderun, Powerglove and Seven Kingdoms

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/ymib-69-mad-with-power-fest-vi10db6178-83b5-440e-bdcf-570b4284dd65Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:27:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake review Mad With Power Fest VI. America's nerdiest and possibly largest power metal festival. For fans of ProgPower, video games and metal about video games. Notable bands this year include Unleash the Archers, Seven Spires, Lords of the Trident, Wilderun, Powerglove and Seven Kingdoms</p>yes01:05:4969YMIB 69: Mad With Power Fest VIfull<![CDATA[NAMM 2017]]>The biggest music merchandiser trade show in the world!

Live from Matt's apartment a week after!

New gear and guitars, King's X, Juggalo News, and more!

w/Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/namm-2017b62b9758d4b56eec48c031b24548c9acThu, 09 Feb 2017 21:00:00 GMT<p>The biggest music merchandiser trade show in the world!</p><p>Live from Matt's apartment a week after!</p><p>New gear and guitars, King's X, Juggalo News, and more!</p><p>w/Rich and Eric</p>yes00:55:3247NAMM 2017full<![CDATA[Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: Kiko's OUT, Teemu's IN!]]>Episode 71 - Matt and Blake discuss how quickly Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) starts acting like Kiko Loureiro (ex-Angra) isn't coming back from his personal time off, because fill in guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) is probably cheaper

We also see what Angra and Edu Falaschi are up to these days.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/ymib-71-dave-mustaine-found-a-cheaper-guitar-player8707cbf8-0013-479d-8827-0453ddeb2ec1Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 71 - Matt and Blake discuss how quickly Dave Mustaine (Megadeth) starts acting like Kiko Loureiro (ex-Angra) isn't coming back from his personal time off, because fill in guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) is probably cheaper</p><p>We also see what Angra and Edu Falaschi are up to these days.</p>yes00:31:0371Megadeth's Dave Mustaine: Kiko's OUT, Teemu's IN!full<![CDATA[Evergrey and Other Disappointments]]>We saw Evergrey, Seven Kingdoms and Need at Webster Hall.

Plus we breakdown 12tone's breakdown of Black Hole Sun.

 

 

 

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/evergrey-and-other-disappointmentsd4b9f5c3cd3e792b0dfe5feb881b8626Sat, 10 Jun 2017 21:38:00 GMT<p>We saw Evergrey, Seven Kingdoms and Need at Webster Hall.</p> <p>Plus we breakdown 12tone's breakdown of Black Hole Sun.</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>yes01:09:5454Evergrey and Other Disappointmentsfull<![CDATA[Pitbull: Let The Pit Out The Cage! DALE!]]>We watched CNBC's "Pitbull: Fame and Fortune" and learned the Music Business is 90% Business, 10% Talent, and 30% Beverage ads.

We actually gained a surprising amount of respect for Pitbull's business acumen, though not necessarily any for his music. We didn't lose any respect for his music, 'cause, well, we didn't have much to begin with. But when it comes to business! Can't Stop - Won't stop - Never will - ... Don't stop the party. Dale!

DALE! co-host Rich

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/pitbull-let-the-pit-out-the-cage-dale9a10d2bf1c93d24ae17b05421a7b45edTue, 03 Nov 2015 21:00:00 GMT<p>We watched CNBC's "Pitbull: Fame and Fortune" and learned the Music Business is 90% Business, 10% Talent, and 30% Beverage ads.</p><p>We actually gained a surprising amount of respect for Pitbull's business acumen, though not necessarily any for his music. We didn't lose any respect for his music, 'cause, well, we didn't have much to begin with. But when it comes to business! Can't Stop - Won't stop - Never will - ... Don't stop the party. Dale!</p><p>DALE! co-host Rich</p>yes00:54:1317Pitbull: Let The Pit Out The Cage! DALE!full<![CDATA[ProgPower USA Retrospective Spectacular, Part 1]]>Recorded at ProgPower USA, we discuss the many great and not so great bands we've seen over the years at the festival. 

w/Rod, Kyle, Sumeet

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/progpower-usa-retrospective-spectacular-part-1aa28cb21bb980abf0bf48b2b87cba5d7Wed, 21 Sep 2016 01:01:00 GMT<p>Recorded at ProgPower USA, we discuss the many great and not so great bands we've seen over the years at the festival. </p><p>w/Rod, Kyle, Sumeet</p>yes02:26:0638ProgPower USA Retrospective Spectacular, Part 1full<![CDATA[Too Many Strings - Extended Range Guitars and Basses]]>Matt and Rich discuss 7 string, 8 string, and 9 string guitars, as well as various excessively stringed basses, why this is happening, and is it too late to stop it?!? 

Probably.

We also discuss YouTubers like Miranda Sings and a bunch of teenagers whose names I can't remember.

#toomanystrings

co-host Rich

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/too-many-strings-extended-range-guitars-and-basses75abeb7878625047d8cb2d082a11d1caThu, 22 Oct 2015 20:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Rich discuss 7 string, 8 string, and 9 string guitars, as well as various excessively stringed basses, why this is happening, and is it too late to stop it?!? </p><p>Probably.</p><p>We also discuss YouTubers like Miranda Sings and a bunch of teenagers whose names I can't remember.</p><p>#toomanystrings</p><p>co-host Rich</p>yes01:13:3315Too Many Strings - Extended Range Guitars and Bassesfull<![CDATA[Episode 60 - The State of Djent]]>Jamie returns and of course... we talk about Djent!

Jamie finally starts to warm up to Meshuggah and we talk about what's happening with djent and djent-adjacent bands.

Twelve Foot Ninja
Lattermath
Voyager
Pangea

Helix vs Axe FX

Why Drop C is the dumbest of all tunings

John Petrucci getting an 8 string

Brought to you by Whiskey

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/episode-60-the-state-of-djent6f8d411c2ca3ab431237124193b5b469Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:24:16 GMT<p>Jamie returns and of course... we talk about Djent!</p> <p>Jamie finally starts to warm up to Meshuggah and we talk about what's happening with djent and djent-adjacent bands.</p> <p>Twelve Foot Ninja<br /> Lattermath<br /> Voyager<br /> Pangea</p> <p>Helix vs Axe FX</p> <p>Why Drop C is the dumbest of all tunings</p> <p>John Petrucci getting an 8 string</p> <p>Brought to you by Whiskey</p>yes01:53:57260Episode 60 - The State of Djentfull<![CDATA[Fellowship Pretend to Play Guitar and Be Hobbits]]>Matt and Blake force themselves to listen to The Stars Over Eternity or The Skies Above Eternity or The Skies Over Insanity whatever the second Fellowship album is called. They've been described as "single handedly keeping power metal alive" which is possibly the saddest thing ever said about power metal. RIP power metal.

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/fellowship-pretends-to-be-hobbits-and-play-guitar6748d419-f71e-4441-8ebe-ac3b1b15d7ccMon, 10 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake force themselves to listen to The Stars Over Eternity or The Skies Above Eternity or The Skies Over Insanity whatever the second Fellowship album is called. They've been described as "single handedly keeping power metal alive" which is possibly the saddest thing ever said about power metal. RIP power metal.</p>yes00:52:2592Fellowship Pretend to Play Guitar and Be Hobbitsfull<![CDATA[King Diamond, Braindance, and Star Wars]]>King Diamond / Exodus show at the BestBuyNokiaPlaystation Theater.

Star Wars / John Williams

Braindance @ Santos Party House

co-hosts Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/king-diamond-braindance-and-star-warsd26b3eff097066f993c8b2902945468aTue, 05 Jan 2016 21:00:00 GMT<p>King Diamond / Exodus show at the BestBuyNokiaPlaystation Theater.</p><p>Star Wars / John Williams</p><p>Braindance @ Santos Party House</p><p>co-hosts Rich and Eric</p>yes01:08:2523King Diamond, Braindance, and Star Warsfull<![CDATA[Judas Priest - Invincible Shield or Painkiller Part 3?]]>Matt and Blake review and discuss Judas Priest's latest album "Invincible Shield"

After a strong reception for "Firepower" can Judas Priest maintain such a high level of quality at this stage in their career?

And does it also sound like Painkiller?

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/judas-priest-invincible-shield-or-painkiller-part-33376f73f-02fe-42a0-965e-310c3bd24cf1Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT<p>Matt and Blake review and discuss Judas Priest's latest album "Invincible Shield"</p><p>After a strong reception for "Firepower" can Judas Priest maintain such a high level of quality at this stage in their career?</p><p>And does it also sound like Painkiller?</p>yes00:59:5381Judas Priest - Invincible Shield or Painkiller Part 3?full<![CDATA[BEAT: The Ultimate Old Dude Band (LIVE!) Part 2]]>Matt is joined by Brooks Rocco to discuss their experience seeing BEAT - 80s King Crimson reunion / tribute featuring Adrian Belew (King Crimson, Zappa, Talking Heads) and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment) as well as Danny Carey (Tool) and Steve Vai (Steve Vai).

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/beat-the-ultimate-old-dude-band-live-part-269009d41-1f2f-414f-9648-1a6d5ea2e27aFri, 27 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT<p>Matt is joined by Brooks Rocco to discuss their experience seeing BEAT - 80s King Crimson reunion / tribute featuring Adrian Belew (King Crimson, Zappa, Talking Heads) and Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Liquid Tension Experiment) as well as Danny Carey (Tool) and Steve Vai (Steve Vai).</p>yes01:05:2989BEAT: The Ultimate Old Dude Band (LIVE!) Part 2full<![CDATA[Tha Gatherin' - Rap About Magic: The Gathering]]>You read it correctly. At the risk of exposing more people to it than it deserves, we present: Tha Gatherin' - A Rap Group Exclusively based on Magic: The Gathering, the Collectible Card Game from the 90s, and unfortunately, today.

We explore theories as to why King Diamond sold out 3 nights in NYC, one of which we will be "covering".

Braindance is at Santos Party House, Saturday 11/21, and we will be there as well. Also Sebastian (lead singer of Braindance) accepts my friend request LIVE on the podcast!

We explore (unpleasantly) the other projects from the producer of Tha Gatherin, Spruke. This results in another tangent about YouTubers and finally why the movie/show Catfish are so terrible. Whatever, its a podcast, we can talk about stuff.

co-host Rich and Eric

]]>https://www.yourmusicisbad.com/episode/tha-gatherin-rap-about-magic-the-gathering9b01bc659467b6e88902f4955fdefec1Wed, 18 Nov 2015 21:00:00 GMT<p>You read it correctly. At the risk of exposing more people to it than it deserves, we present: Tha Gatherin' - A Rap Group Exclusively based on Magic: The Gathering, the Collectible Card Game from the 90s, and unfortunately, today.</p><p>We explore theories as to why King Diamond sold out 3 nights in NYC, one of which we will be "covering".</p><p>Braindance is at Santos Party House, Saturday 11/21, and we will be there as well. Also Sebastian (lead singer of Braindance) accepts my friend request LIVE on the podcast!</p><p>We explore (unpleasantly) the other projects from the producer of Tha Gatherin, Spruke. This results in another tangent about YouTubers and finally why the movie/show Catfish are so terrible. Whatever, its a podcast, we can talk about stuff.</p><p>co-host Rich and Eric</p>yes01:25:1919Tha Gatherin' - Rap About Magic: The Gatheringfull