Distorted Entertainment

Ethan Carpenter and Tim Dority

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 Tim Dority 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. 1d ago

    Deltron 3030 & Slipknot's 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat' | Distorted Entertainment

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Tim and Ethan? Message here! Welcome back to the Distorted Entertainment Podcast Episode 38!    Big changes this week as Ethan introduces his new permanent co-host, Tim Dority! After breaking down cryptid lore, Sid Wilson's sudden departure from Slipknot, and the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer, the boys dive into their first official album swap: the futuristic sci-fi hip-hop classic Deltron 3030 and Slipknot’s experimental 1996 underground release Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.    Episode Highlights: Cryptids & Monster Quest: Debating Mothman in Point Pleasant, Lake Champlain’s Champ, and how the creators of Vampire: The Masquerade secretly produced History Channel’s Monster Quest.    Metal News & Pop Culture: Sid Wilson getting ousted from Slipknot, The Simpsons: Hit & Run remake rumors, Peacock’s upcoming Crystal Lake prequel series, and reacting to Doctor Doom in the Avengers: Doomsday teaser.    Meet Tim Doherty: Tim’s musical origin story—from Weird Al parodies and British punk shows to Juggalo gatherings and dodging teargas.    Album Review — Deltron 3030 (Deltron 3030): Breaking down Del the Funky Homosapien, Dan the Automator, and Kid Koala’s 2000 concept record, unpacking its outer-space rap battles, standout grooves like "Virus" and "Positive Contact," and bloated skits.    Album Review — Slipknot (Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.): Dissecting the bizarre, $40,000 pre-Corey Taylor debut featuring Anders Colsefni, industrial power-tool percussion, ragtime jazz pianos on "Do Nothing/Bitchslap," and heavy Werewolf: The Apocalypse tabletop gaming lore.    Disney Villains & Rare Metallica: Pairing iconic Disney villains with classic metal tracks and reviewing the rarest deep cuts Metallica refuses to play live.    Next Week's Album Swap: Setting up the challenge between Gojira’s From Mars to Sirius and Mischief Brew’s Songs from Under the Sink!    What’s your take on Slipknot’s experimental early era, and where does Deltron 3030 rank among hip-hop concept albums? Let us know in the comments below!    Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support the channel!    #DistortedEntertainment #Deltron3030 #Slipknot #MateFeedKillRepeat #NuMetal #UndergroundHipHop #Gojira #MetalPodcast #MusicReview 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    Deltron 3030 & Slipknot's 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat' | Distorted Entertainment
  2. May 21

    Cynic and The Dillinger Escape Plan | Distorted Entertainment EP 37

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Tim and Ethan? Message here! Originally Recorded: January 24th 2026 Grab your headphones—Ethan and Mitchell are back for a jam-packed bi-weekly check-in on the world of heavy music, underground updates, and video game chaos. We kick things off with some personal updates, including Mitch's grueling 4.5-hour session for a killer new skull tattoo and Ethan's pacing through God of War. In the news layout, we unpack Dave Mustaine's sudden desire to hit the road with Metallica, massive upcoming tours from The Black Dahlia Murder and Fleshgod Apocalypse, the legal conclusion of the Batushka name dispute, and Slipknot's legendary unreleased album Look Outside Your Window. In our gaming quadrant, we talk about the imminent collapse of Ubisoft's stocks, the cancelation of the Prince of Persia remake, and why the internet needs to finally let go of Bloodborne Remastered rumors. Finally, we hit the Meat & Potatoes to swap album reviews. Mitch tackles the complex mathcore structures of The Dillinger Escape Plan’s One of Us Is the Killer, while Ethan strips down the robotic, synthesizer-driven space themes of Cynic’s 2008 masterpiece Traced in Air. We wrap up the show by scrolling through half a century of music history via Loudwire’s "Best Metal Songs of Each Year Since 1970" list. Inside This Episode: 00:00 — Markiplier hiatuses & Iron Lung movie hype03:20 — Studio ink check: Fresh tattoos and cat scratches07:20 — Gaming corner: Optional God of War bosses & mid-life career transitions13:40 — Megadeth's Dave Mustaine wants to mend fences with Metallica17:55 — Tour Announcements: Black Dahlia Murder, Fleshgod Apocalypse, & Patriarch (Batushka)22:40 — Weather alerts cancel Ghost shows & Slipknot's hidden melodic rock project32:15 — The Office in Fortnite & the tragic downfall of Ubisoft43:00 — Album Review 1: The Dillinger Escape Plan – One of Us Is the Killer55:00 — Album Review 2: Cynic – Traced in Air58:55 — Production breakdowns: Explaining Vocoders vs. Auto-Tune1:04:00 — Reviewing Loudwire's Best Metal Track of Every Year (1970–2025)1:21:00 — Next week's heavy choices: Cognitive & TesseractAlbum Homework for Episode 38: Cognitive — Abhorrence (Technical Death Metal)Tesseract — Altered State (Progressive Metal/Djent)Get Featured on the Show: If you're an independent or underground artist who wants your music spun at the end of our show, get in touch with us on our official Facebook page or drop an inquiry to our podcast inbox! Links are located right in your app directory. 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    Cynic and The Dillinger Escape Plan | Distorted Entertainment EP 37
  3. Feb 12

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

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Tim 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    The "Is It Metal?" Debate | Reviewing Deafheaven and Death | DE 36
  4. 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 Tim 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 #MetroidPrime 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne & Brent Hinds, Cattle Decap and Myrkur Review, Battlefield 6 | Distorted Entertainment 35
  5. Jan 15

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

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Tim 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    Extol / Mastodon | "Anti-Woke" Gamer Rant, Switch 2 Leaks & Christian Metal
  6. Jan 1

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

    What record did you prefer? Have something to tell Tim 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

    The Acacia Strain / Peter Fox | Tool Booed, Ghost Bans Phones & Miss Mayhem
  7. 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 Tim 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 Tim: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvetchingschmendrick/

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

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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 Tim Dority 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