Wall of Death Podcast

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Welcome to The Wall of Death Podcast, the ultimate weekly hang for heavy music fans. Join your hosts—Kyle, Cael, Aaron, and Rhett—as they dive into the chaos of the metalcore and post-hardcore scenes. We aren’t here for stuffy critiques; we’re just three friends breaking down the latest releases, touring news, and the wildest threads from the pit internet. From new single reviews and playlist deep-dives to our weekly thirst trap, we cover it all. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. Support your local scene, and hit subscribe to join the pit

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    #11 | Have We Been Vindicated?!

    The podcast begins with a casual introduction and catch-up session, followed by a discussion on new music discoveries and the exploration of new bands. The conversation then shifts to a discussion on flock cameras, new music, and the impact of technology on society. Finally, the podcast concludes with a song review of VRSTY's 'Sugar' and the hosts' thoughts on the song. The conversation covers a range of music reviews, from nostalgic emo vibes to sci-fi themes and unique shifts in song dynamics. It also delves into band dynamics, space-age metal, and the impact of Red Rising and cyberpunk vibes on music. The discussion explores the unique shifts and diversity in Windwaker's music and the impactful nature of Ninth Key's song 'No Place Like Home'. The conversation covers a range of topics including music review and comparison, movie preferences, morning routine and motivation, an in-depth album review of Black Veil Brides' Vindicate, and an exploration of Black Veil Brides' reputation and fan perception. The conversation delves into the album review of Black Veil Brides, the importance of screaming in metal music, exploring metal subgenres and vocal styles, embracing musical diversity and individual preferences, and the role of screaming in stress relief and environmental benefits. Takeaways Casual introduction and catch-up sessionExploration of new music discoveries and bandsDiscussion on the impact of technology on societySong review of Varsity's 'Sugar' Exploring the impact of nostalgia in musicThe influence of sci-fi themes in metal music Music preferences and comparisonsMorning routine and motivationAlbum review and exploration of band reputation Screaming is a significant aspect of metal musicMusical diversity and individual preferences should be embraced Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Catching Up01:01 New Music Discoveries03:13 Exploring New Bands11:46 Discussion on Flock Cameras and New Music17:22 Song Review: VRSTY - Sugar21:23 Song Review: Ratings and Reactions22:22 Nostalgic Emo Vibes: Anberlin's 'Neverafter'23:19 Band Dynamics and Music Evolution26:45 Sci-Fi Themes in Music: Starset's 'Paradoxic'27:47 Space Age Metal: Starset's Unique Sound33:35 Exploring Red Rising and Cyberpunk Vibes37:28 Windwaker's Unique Shifts and Diversity37:41 No Place Like Home: Ninth Key's Impactful Song39:59 Music Review and Comparison40:15 Transformers and Movie Preferences41:20 Morning Routine and Motivation44:33 Album Review: Black Veil Brides - Vindicate54:42 Exploring Black Veil Brides' Reputation56:54 Album Review: Black Veil Brides57:27 The Importance of Screaming in Metal Music01:02:08 Exploring Metal Subgenres and Vocal Styles01:06:10 Embracing Musical Diversity and Individual Preferences01:11:02 The Role of Screaming in Stress Relief and Environmental Benefits

  2. Aug 21

    #10 | Did If Not For Me Drop a Banger of An Album?!

    The podcast hosts discuss their personal lives, the milestone of reaching episode ten, and their experiences with staying current with new music releases. They also explore their music radar, new band discoveries, and the impact of the podcast on their music listening habits. The conversation covers song reviews and ratings, as well as an in-depth album review of 'Where the Light Begins to Fade'. The hosts discuss their thoughts on individual songs, their ratings, and the overall impact of the album. The conversation covers a range of topics, including planning a road trip, favorite era of metal, nostalgia for classic rock, the roller coaster of butt rock, drugs and immortality, and closing remarks. The hosts share personal experiences, memories, and opinions on these themes, creating a diverse and engaging discussion. Takeaways Exploring new music releases and band breakdownsThe impact of the podcast on music listening habits Diverse song reviews and ratingsSurprising album review Nostalgia for classic rock and the influence of parents on music preferences.The evolution of metal music and the impact of different eras on personal music tastes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Milestone03:00 Music Radar and New Releases16:01 Band Breakdown and New Discoveries20:51 Song Reviews and Ratings39:25 Album Review: Where the Light Begins to Fade48:25 Planning a Road Trip50:26 Favorite Era of Metal56:46 Nostalgia for Classic Rock01:02:36 The Roller Coaster of Butt Rock01:05:00 Drugs and Immortality01:06:16 Closing Remarks

  3. Aug 14

    #9 | Is Electric Callboy's "Tanzneid" Album of the Year Material?!

    The podcast begins with introductions and a discussion about the expectations for the episode. This is followed by the 'Song Radar' segment, where Rhett, Kyle, Cael, and Aaron share their music picks. The episode then moves on to a 'New Band Breakdown' and a discussion of various bands and songs, including new music discoveries and specific bands and songs. The conversation delves into diverse musical preferences and engages in in-depth song reviews, exploring The Funeral Portrait, reviewing 'Where the Quiet Devours Me Whole' by Like Moths to Flames, and 'Cut It' by Northlane. The conversation covers detailed reviews and ratings of individual songs as well as the overall album "Tanzneid" by Electric Callboy. The panelists share their thoughts on each song, highlighting their likes and dislikes. They also provide ratings for the songs and the album as a whole, expressing their overall impressions and experiences. The conversation delves into the topic of metalcore crushes and the discussion of attractive musicians, exploring the personal preferences and admiration for various artists within the metalcore genre. Takeaways New music discoveriesDiscussion of specific songs and bands Diverse musical preferencesEngaging in-depth song reviews Song reviews and ratingsAlbum review and ratings Metalcore crushesDiscussion of attractive musicians Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Expectations01:38 Song Radar: Rhett's Picks03:09 Song Radar: Kyle's Picks06:39 Song Radar: Aaron's Picks11:25 New Band Breakdown15:47 Discussion of Various Bands and Songs19:46 Exploring The Funeral Portrait23:18 Song Review: Where the Quiet Devours Me Whole by Like Moths to Flames37:39 Song Review: Cut It by North Lane42:03 Song Reviews and Ratings43:32 Album Review and Ratings01:02:00 Metalcore Crushes01:04:59 Attractive Musicians

  4. Aug 7

    #8 | Was "Reflections" A Good Album

    The podcast episode features a casual conversation among the hosts, discussing recent music releases and sharing their thoughts on various songs. They also explore the themes and styles of different bands, providing insights and personal preferences. The conversation covers a variety of topics including music reviews, band preferences, and live concert experiences. The hosts discuss their favorite songs, album reviews, and bands they'd like to see live. They also share their thoughts on specific music genres and their personal preferences. The conversation revolves around the excitement and anticipation of attending live music concerts, discussing various bands and their performances. The hosts express their preferences and experiences with different bands and genres, sharing their enthusiasm for upcoming events and album releases. Takeaways Exploring new music releasesDiscussion on the themes and styles of different bands Diverse music preferences among the hostsThe excitement and anticipation of attending live concertsThe impact of personal experiences on music preferences Live music experiences are highly anticipated and cherished by the hosts.The hosts have diverse preferences in music genres and bands, reflecting their individual tastes and experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Song Radar03:19 New Band Breakdown07:30 Song Reviews21:49 Music Reviews and Preferences26:28 Album Review: Reflections by From Ashes to New38:41 Live Concert Experiences and Band Preferences42:01 Anticipation for Live Concerts43:22 Exploring Different Bands and Genres46:39 Concert Experiences and Preferences54:26 Excitement for Future Events and Album Releases

  5. Jul 31

    #7 | We Went to a Concert Together!

    The conversation begins with an introduction and catching up, followed by a humorous recount of Cael's spa day mishap. The hosts then discuss their recent music listening experiences, leading into song reviews for Beartooth's 'Eyes Closed' and Eminence's 'Crestfallen'. The conversation covers music reviews of various bands and albums, including Imminence, Softspoken, Electric Callboy, and Boundaries. It also includes a discussion on music preferences and a concert experience featuring Code:Words and Downswing. The conversation covers a concert experience, band performances, discovering new music, and the addition of a fourth member to the podcast. Takeaways Humorous spa day mishapDiverse music listening experiencesSong reviews for Beartooth and Eminence Diverse music preferences among the speakersConcert experience at a small venue with poor acoustics Concert experiences and live performancesExploring new music and bandsExpanding the podcast team with a new member Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up02:13 Cael's Spa Day Mishap05:43 Music Listening Experience17:28 Song Review: Beartooth - Eyes Closed23:16 Song Review: Eminence - Crestfallen25:30 Music Review: Imminence and Soft Spoken26:39 Music Review: Electric Hallboy and Soft Spoken27:21 Music Review: Soft Spoken and Varsity28:24 Music Review: Soft Spoken and Varsity (Contd.)28:56 Discussion: Music Preferences and Cutwater29:29 Discussion: Music Preferences and Soft Spoken30:30 Music Review: Electric Cowboy30:50 Music Review: Electric Cowboy (Contd.)37:34 Music Review: Boundaries Album51:07 Concert Experience: Code Words and Downswing52:21 Concert Experience53:31 Band Performances56:01 Discovering New Music01:07:09 Adding a Fourth Member

  6. Jul 24

    #6 | Diss Track of The Year?!

    The podcast begins with a birthday celebration and introduction, followed by discussions on new music discoveries, exploration of pirate metal and Japanese metal, and a deeper dive into the bands Melrose Avenue and Archers. The conversation covers song reviews of 'Bitter' by Scatterbrain, 'Get Paid' by Archers, 'Crawl' by In This Moment, and an album review of 'Decades' by Motionless in White. The hosts share their thoughts on each song and the album, discussing their highs, lows, and overall impressions. The conversation delves into the disappointment with a particular album, followed by a detailed analysis of individual songs. The discussion then shifts to favorite songs and the strategy of releasing songs before the full album. This leads to a conversation about favorite venues for metalcore concerts and the European concert experience. Takeaways Exploring new music genres and bandsDeeper appreciation for familiar bands through a deeper dive Drama in the Metalcore scene enhances song qualityExploring new sounds and themes in music can be hit or miss Album disappointment can lead to a detailed analysis of individual songs.Releasing all the best songs before the full album can impact the overall album experience. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Birthday Celebration02:56 New Music Discoveries11:08 Pirate Metal and Japanese Metal Exploration16:26 Deeper Dive into Melrose Avenue and Archers17:28 Song Reviews: Bitter by Scatterbrain23:46 Song Reviews: Get Paid by Archers27:47 Song Reviews: Crawl by In This Moment39:55 Album Review: Decades by Motionless in White46:04 Album Disappointment47:07 Song Analysis49:04 Favorite Songs and Album Release Strategy55:20 Favorite Venue for Metalcore Concerts01:07:31 European Concert Experience

  7. Jul 17

    #5 | Is VIP Worth It?

    The podcast episode begins with the hosts catching up and discussing their recent activities. They then delve into their music discoveries and the influence of TikTok on their music exploration. The conversation covers new bands, song recommendations, and the impact of social media on their music preferences. The conversation delves into the impact of female vocals in music, highlighting their ability to maintain listener interest and influence perceptions of a song's underlying message. The conversation covers a song review and ratings, followed by a discussion on album review and ratings. It then transitions into a conversation about VIP experiences at concerts and festivals. The participants share their preferences, experiences, and opinions on these topics. Takeaways New music discoveriesInfluence of TikTok on music discovery Female vocals in music can keep listeners interested, especially those who wouldn't necessarily listen to the genre if it was a man singing.Understanding the underlying message of a song can change one's perception of it, even if the song is not personally liked. VIP experiences at concerts and festivalsAlbum review and ratingsMusic preferences and song analysis Chapters 00:00 Music Discoveries and Influences20:54 Exploring Female Vocals in Music49:36 Song Review and Ratings51:33 Discussion on Album Review and Ratings52:55 VIP Experiences at Concerts and Festivals

  8. Jul 10

    #4 | How Long is the Ideal Festival?

    The podcast episode begins with band updates and introductions, followed by a discussion on Ronnie Radke's acts of kindness and the return of Punk Goes Pop as Pop Sound. The hosts then explore new music radar and share their discoveries of new bands and music, including covers and new releases. The conversation delves into the exploration of new music, with diverse tastes and perspectives on display. The review of various songs, including Bad Wolves' 'Paint It Red,' Royale Lynn's 'Altar,' Paloma's 'Better or Not,' and Butcher Sisters' 'Una Cerveza,' showcases the different reactions and opinions of the hosts. The conversation covers music festival experiences, an album review with R&B covers, and a discussion on the ideal festival length. The hosts share their memorable experiences at music festivals, review an album with R&B covers, and express their preferences for the length of music festivals. The conversation covers festival survival tips and the impact of Taylor Swift's music on the metal genre. The festival survival tips include advice on food, sleep, and embracing the festival experience. The discussion on Taylor Swift's impact on metal music highlights the influence of her songs on metal covers and the popularity of her music within the metal community. Takeaways New music discoveriesDiscussion on band covers and new releases Diverse music tastesDifferent perspectives on musicExploring new music Music festival experiencesAlbum review and R&B coversIdeal festival length Festival survival tipsTaylor Swift's impact on metal music Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Band Updates02:23 Ronnie Radke's Acts of Kindness04:51 Punk Goes Pop Volume One07:42 New Music Radar15:03 Exploring New Bands and Music21:28 Exploring New Music26:28 Reviewing Bad Wolves' 'Paint It Red'31:56 Reviewing Royal Lynn's 'Altar'35:15 Reviewing Paloma's 'Better or Not'39:16 Reviewing Butcher Sisters' 'Una Cerveza'42:19 Music Festival Experiences45:00 Album Review and R&B Covers01:03:44 Ideal Festival Length01:05:29 Festival Survival Tips01:13:06 Taylor Swift's Impact on Metal Music

  9. Jul 3

    #3 | Why Are We Pooping in Public?!

    In this episode of the Wall of Death Podcast, hosts Kyle, Rhett, and Cael dive into the chaotic world of concerts, discussing hygiene issues and the wild experiences that come with live music. They share their excitement for upcoming concerts and the joy of attending shows with friends. The conversation shifts to new music discoveries, highlighting rising bands and the importance of exploring global music trends. The hosts emphasize the fun and camaraderie of live music while addressing the sometimes messy realities of concert culture. In this episode, the hosts explore various music themes, discussing the potential for viral success in albums, discovering new bands like VRSTY, and reviewing recent singles from Ice Nine Kills, I Prevail, and Bring Me The Horizon. They analyze the evolution of Crown the Empire's sound and share their thoughts on standout tracks, providing insights into the current music landscape. In this episode, the hosts delve into the emotional impact of music, discussing various songs and their lyrical content. They review several albums, highlighting the diversity in musical tastes and preferences. The conversation shifts to the issue of scalpers in the concert industry, expressing frustration over ticket reselling practices. Finally, Cael presents a hot take on how streaming services could better reward dedicated listeners with ticket access.

    #3 | Why Are We Pooping in Public?!

  10. Jun 26

    #2 | Quit Pushing to The Front of Concerts!

    In this episode, we explore new metal bands, tour announcements, and share our latest playlist favorites. Join us for insights into the metal scene, band updates, and some surprising song re-evaluations. In this episode, the hosts review recent metal and rock singles, discuss the reliance on backtracks in live performances, and share humorous and insightful takes on concert etiquette and band dynamics.

    #2 | Quit Pushing to The Front of Concerts!

  11. Jun 19

    #1 | Should Crowd Surfing Be Illegal?

    In this episode, we explore the latest in metal and rock music, industry news, and personal playlist favorites. Our hosts share insights on bands, concerts, and the evolving scene, making it a must-listen for fans and newcomers alike. In this episode, we explore the nuances of crowd surfing etiquette, review recent music releases from Imminence, Motionless White, and Sleeping with Sirens, and discuss our favorite albums and the process of music creation. Join us for candid insights, personal stories, and music industry debates.

    #1 | Should Crowd Surfing Be Illegal?
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Welcome to The Wall of Death Podcast, the ultimate weekly hang for heavy music fans. Join your hosts—Kyle, Cael, Aaron, and Rhett—as they dive into the chaos of the metalcore and post-hardcore scenes. We aren’t here for stuffy critiques; we’re just three friends breaking down the latest releases, touring news, and the wildest threads from the pit internet. From new single reviews and playlist deep-dives to our weekly thirst trap, we cover it all. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the conversation. Support your local scene, and hit subscribe to join the pit

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  • Creator
    Cliftomaniac Productions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cliftomaniac Productions
  • Show Website
    Wall of Death Podcast