Distorted Entertainment

Ethan Carpenter and Mitchell Wade
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Where you can find us!https://linktr.ee/DistEntPodWelcome to Distorted Entertainment - the ultimate podcast for music lovers and critics alike! Join us for brutally honest album reviews, news in music, gaming, and entertainment, and shoutouts to smaller bands hungry for new fans. Join Ethan Carpenter and Mitchell Wade in the show that is further proof that any 2 idiots with microphones can make a podcast!If you're in a band and would like to be featured please email us or message us on Facebook or Twitter! Socials/Contact:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com

  1. The "Is It Metal?" Debate | Reviewing Deafheaven and Death | DE 36

    FEB 12

    The "Is It Metal?" Debate | Reviewing Deafheaven and Death | DE 36

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! Ethan and Mitch are back for the 36th installment of the Distorted Entertainment podcast! This week, we tackle the "Sleep Token isn't metal" discourse and Ethan shares a cautionary tale about a Facebook Marketplace Bitcoin scam that nearly drained his account. We also discuss the latest in metal news, including members leaving Haken, Spotify's ad controversy, and the "dystopian" rise of AI in music and gaming. In the review section, Ethan gives his thoughts on the post-black metal sounds of Deafheaven’s Lonely People with Power, and Mitch finally dives into the legendary Symbolic by Death. We wrap things up by looking at Loudwire’s "Best of 2025" list and setting the stage for a very "Proggy" next episode with picks from Cynic (Traced In Air) and The Dillinger Escape Plan (One Of Us Is The Killer). Listen in for: Personal updates and the "therapy stand."The PC gaming "Dystopia" and surging hardware prices.A deep dive into Black Metal subgenres and production.Why Mitch thinks Sound of Perseverance still reigns supreme.Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    1h 24m
  2. R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne & Brent Hinds, Cattle Decap and Myrkur Review, Battlefield 6 | Distorted Entertainment 35

    JAN 29

    R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne & Brent Hinds, Cattle Decap and Myrkur Review, Battlefield 6 | Distorted Entertainment 35

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! Ethan and Mitchell are back after a long hiatus to tackle a massive year in the world of metal and gaming. We mourn the loss of legends Ozzy Osbourne and Brent Hinds, debate Roger Waters' controversial comments, and deliver a brutal double feature review of Cattle Decapitation’s Monolith of Inhumanity and Myrkur’s M. Beyond the records, we dive into the "Prime Hack" solution for replaying Metroid Prime, the state of the Battlefield 6 beta, and whether Nvidia’s 5090 is even worth the hype. Mitchell also gets personal about his recent health struggles, from lipoma surgery to the technical hurdles of re-learning the violin after years of muscle atrophy. Plus, we ask the ultimate question: is the saxophone officially the sexiest instrument in metal?. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro: Cattle Decapitation & The "Garbled Mush" Debate01:10 – Meet the Hosts: Ethan Carpenter & Mitchell Gilbert Wade02:40 – News: The Death of Charlie Kirk & Woke Cinema04:15 – Mental Health Check: Bipolarism & Pulling All-Nighters09:10 – Healthcare Horror Stories: Lipomas & Lost Records12:20 – Re-learning Violin: Muscle Atrophy & Intermediate Techniques17:20 – Vocal Stamina & System of a Down Karaoke Disasters18:40 – Record Reviews: Cattle Decapitation vs. Myrkur19:15 – Gaming News: Battlefield 6 Beta & Skate Playtest22:15 – Arkham Knight 100% & The Dishonored Stealth Trap28:10 – Replaying Metroid Prime: The Prime Hack Solution34:30 – Concert Season: Deafheaven, Trivium & Surprising Mom41:10 – Is the Saxophone the Sexiest Instrument?44:00 – TikTok Rankings & The Boss of Posers48:00 – Remembering Ozzy Osbourne & The Roger Waters Beef53:00 – The Ultimate Summer Metal Fest Tour55:00 – R.I.P. Brent Hinds: A Legend Lost58:00 – Slipknot’s 25th Anniversary & Triple Platinum Work01:03:00 – Cradle of Filth & Danny Filth’s Firing Spree01:08:00 – Dave Mustaine’s Retirement & The Farewell Tour01:12:00 – Baby Metal Collabs & Five Finger Death Punch01:18:00 – Alien: Dark Descent & The Dead Space Creator01:28:00 – The Nvidia 5090 vs. 4090 Price War01:34:00 – Video Game Adaptations: The Last of Us & God of War01:38:00 – Historically Accurate Samurai & Assassin's Creed01:45:00 – Why Modern Gamers are the Worst01:53:00 – Deep Dive: Cattle Decapitation - Monolith of Inhumanity02:05:00 – Deep Dive: Myrkur - M Review & Black Metal Theory02:28:00 – Closing: Next Week with Death’s Symbolic#DistortedEntertainment #MetalPodcast #CattleDecapitation #Myrkur #OzzyOsbourne #BrentHinds #MetalNews #GamingNews #Battlefield6 #Violin #MentalHealth #Slipknot # Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    2h 31m
  3. Extol / Mastodon | "Anti-Woke" Gamer Rant, Switch 2 Leaks & Christian Metal

    JAN 15

    Extol / Mastodon | "Anti-Woke" Gamer Rant, Switch 2 Leaks & Christian Metal

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! Recorded On: April 4th, 2025 On this episode, we dive into the "woke" discourse surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows. We argue that if Metroid came out today, the internet would melt down over Samus being a woman. We also discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 rumors (paying for a tech demo?!), Ubisoft rushing to patch nudity back into Far Cry 4, and John Schaffer (Iced Earth) becoming a born-again Christian.  For the reviews, Mitchell struggles through the Christian Progressive Metal of Extol (Undeceived)—rating it "3 inverted crosses"—while Ethan finally tackles the prog-metal masterpiece, Mastodon's Crack the Skye.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: Markiplier Impressions & Bathtub Disasters 03:46 - Hobby Time: TTRPGs (Drakkenheim & Call of Cthulhu) 15:15 - Hobby Time: WWE 2K25 & The Plague of Microtransactions 20:17 - News: Assassin's Creed Shadows & The "Anti-Woke" Gamer Rant 36:48 - News: Ubisoft Panics and Patches Nudity Back Into Far Cry 4 39:08 - News: Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors & Paying for Tech Demos 01:01:10 - News: John Schaffer (Iced Earth) is Born Again 01:06:42 - Review: Extol - Undeceived (Christian Metal Cringe?) 01:22:51 - Review: Mastodon - Crack the Skye #DistortedEntertainment #MetalPodcast #Mastodon #CrackTheSkye #Extol #ChristianMetal #AssassinsCreedShadows #Metroid #NintendoSwitch2 #GamingNews #Podcast #JohnSchaffer #IcedEarth Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    2h 49m
  4. The Acacia Strain / Peter Fox | Tool Booed, Ghost Bans Phones & Miss Mayhem

    JAN 1

    The Acacia Strain / Peter Fox | Tool Booed, Ghost Bans Phones & Miss Mayhem

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! (Recorded on 3/10/25) We are back! On this episode of Distorted Entertainment, we catch up on life (new jobs!) before diving into the wildest news in rock and metal. We discuss Tool getting booed for playing the same setlist twice, Ghost enforcing a strict "No Phone" policy, and Gene Simmons charging fans $12,000 to work for him as a roadie.  Plus, we react to the rebranding of Mayhem Festival to "Miss Mayhem," discuss the rise of Sleep Token, and debate Primus getting a new drummer.  For the reviews, Mitchell dives into the atmospheric deathcore of The Acacia Strain (It Comes in Waves), while Ethan takes a left turn into German hip hop with Peter Fox.  CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: We are back (and have new jobs!) 02:45 - Hobby Time: D&D, Vampire the Masquerade & Board Games 07:05 - The Great Energy Drink & Coffee Debate 14:55 - Working from Home & The "Rat Station" Horror Stories 19:40 - Social Media Rage & Mario Day 22:50 - News: Sleep Token Threats & The TikTok Explosion 29:40 - News: Mastodon Lineup Changes? (Brent Hinds out?) 31:35 - News: Mayhem Fest becomes "Miss Mayhem" 33:15 - News: Gene Simmons Charges You $12k to Work for Him 34:50 - News: Ghost's New Papa & The "No Phone" Policy 46:45 - News: Tool Gets Booed for Repeating Setlists 54:30 - News: Primus Gets a New Drummer (Danny Carey Guests) 59:00 - Review: Peter Fox (German Hip Hop/Reggae) 01:10:00 - Review: The Acacia Strain - It Comes in Waves 01:25:00 - Outro: What we're listening to next #DistortedEntertainment #MetalPodcast #TheAcaciaStrain #PeterFox #ToolBand #GhostBand #SleepToken #GeneSimmons #MusicNews #Podcast Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    2h 42m
  5. Aesop Rock/Abigail Williams | Distorted Entertainment

    07/10/2024

    Aesop Rock/Abigail Williams | Distorted Entertainment

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! In this episode we talk about Garbology by Aesop Rock, and In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns by Abigail Williams! We also go over Wacky Prog Albums, The best Albums of this year so far, the death of Shifty Shellshock, life updates, and much more! Next Episodes Album Choices: M to E: Stadtaffe  by Peter Fox E to M: It Comes In Waves by The Acacia Strain Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    1h 37m
  6. The RacingWithMitchell Distortion | Famous Last Words/Ice Nine Kills/ The Black Dahlia Murder/ Gojira | Distorted Entertainment

    05/17/2024 · BONUS

    The RacingWithMitchell Distortion | Famous Last Words/Ice Nine Kills/ The Black Dahlia Murder/ Gojira | Distorted Entertainment

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES: We have our first Guest episode! RacingWithMitchell (also known as Mitchell Meyer or Alphastep), a popular car TikToker, YouTube Shorts Youtuber, and former Ethan Carpenter Roommate, joins us for our brand of Music Discussion and humorous discourse (of course). In this episode we talk about Council of the Dead by Ice Nine Kills, Nightbringers  by The Black Dahlia Murder, The Silver Scream by Ice Nine Kills, and The Way of All Flesh by Gojira! We also go over Different types of metal subgenres, a murderous former WWE Superstar, Slipknot's Clown's take on Joey Jordison, and much more. RacingWithMitchell's Socials: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvpg9hIfQBOokx2PCbL8MA https://www.tiktok.com/@racing_with_mitchell https://www.instagram.com/racing_with_mitchell/ Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    2h 12m
  7. Anciients/Carrion Vael | Distorted Entertainment

    03/14/2024

    Anciients/Carrion Vael | Distorted Entertainment

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! Ever wonder what happens when metalheads and gaming geeks collide? You get a laugh-filled, headbanging episode of Distortion Entertainment with me, Ethan Carpenter, and my ever-entertaining co-pilot, Mitchell Wade. We forgot the clap sync, but who needs perfect timing when you've got a show bursting with the controversial sampling antics of Kanye West, musings over my ever coming 'skullet', and an impassioned debate about the shifting soundscapes of Indiana's Carrion Vael and Canada's Anciients. Strap in as we tear apart the industry's latest metal music news and take a trip down memory lane with the return of All Shall Perish. We're also stirring the pot with some frank talk about the unexpected departure of band members and the ripple effect on groups like Insomnium. And for the gamers out there, we're diving headfirst into the latest gaming sagas, from my WWE game anticipation to the satirical splendor of Helldivers 2. Plus, we're not shying away from the Marvel universe—chewing over Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine and the eyebrow-raising cast of the new Fantastic Four. To cap off this auditory adventure, we're serving up a hefty dose of candor as we dissect a yet another questionable Loudwire Listicle. We're calling out the rankings and prepping our ears for the next episode: going over Aesop Rock's 'Garbology' and Abigail Williams' 'In The Shadow of A Thousand Suns', promising to deliver reviews you won't want to miss. It's a rollercoaster of discourse here, and you're invited to ride shotgun as we navigate the twists and turns of metal, gaming, and the ever-surprising world of podcasts. We're trying out something different for Descriptions and Titles, so bear with us :) Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    1h 21m
  8. Soreption/Katatonia | Distorted Entertainment

    01/16/2024

    Soreption/Katatonia | Distorted Entertainment

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Mitch and Ethan? Message here! In this episode we talk about Night Is The New Day by Katatonia, and Monument of the End by Soreption! We also go over Hologram Kiss, The Top Video Games of Certain Genres, Loudwire's Top 50 Metal Albums of All Time, and much more! Next Episodes Album Choices: M to E: Voice of the Void  by Anciients E to M: Abhorrent Obsessions by Carrion Vael Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter:  https://twitter.com/DistEntPod distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/ Support the show Intro Song: "Center of Gravity" by Perceive//Persist (Ft. Bradley Ditton) https://www.facebook.com/PerceivePersist/ Socials/Contact: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@distentpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoF9b1r3_eZT4rZyMRrCeYg Email: distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com Ethan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mfkrwill/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wasd_gamecom Mitch: https://www.instagram.com/metalviolinist_etherealsolace/

    1h 23m
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About

Where you can find us!https://linktr.ee/DistEntPodWelcome to Distorted Entertainment - the ultimate podcast for music lovers and critics alike! Join us for brutally honest album reviews, news in music, gaming, and entertainment, and shoutouts to smaller bands hungry for new fans. Join Ethan Carpenter and Mitchell Wade in the show that is further proof that any 2 idiots with microphones can make a podcast!If you're in a band and would like to be featured please email us or message us on Facebook or Twitter! Socials/Contact:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistEntPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DistEntPod distortedentertainmentpod@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Ethan Carpenter and Mitchell Wade
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Goodnight Productions
  • Show Website
    Distorted Entertainment