1996 - Episode 8 - Into the Unknown

Episode 8 of Somewhere in Time's retrospective look on album from 1996 has them discussing the album "Into the Unknown" by Mercyful Fate. Most of the podcast wasn't familiar with this album, so this is a bit of a reaction episode. The "Shit you gotta hear" segment includes a quick review of the new Mastodon album, "Marrow Deep" and Keith's pick of an album by the band The Beltones.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time are back after a brief hiatus (Life got in the way). This episode is all about the classic thrash metal album, "Reign in Blood" by Slayer. Often pointed to as one of the most influential thrash metal albums of all time, the discussion revolves heavily around that topic, plus how this compares to their other albums, and many other topics.  The "Shit you gotta hear" segment includes a quick review of the new Anthrax album,"Cursum Perficio" and Keith's pick of a compilation punk album, "Rat Music for Rat People". Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time Podcast returns with another classic album celebrating 30 years! This episode focuses on the second full length album from Tool, "Aenima". Among many topics covered, the pod focuses heavily on the lyrical content from Maynard James Keenan, as well as the outstanding musicianship throughout. This album also gets the full track-by-track treatment.  The "Shit you gotta hear" segment includes a quick listen to one of the new Anthrax songs, "Edge of Perfection" and Keith's review of the book "The Gales of November", about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time Podcast celebrates 200 episodes! What better way to celebrate than by discussing the album where the podcast got its name?! As it so happens, Somewhere in Time by Iron Maiden is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To help celebrate both occasions, the podcast welcomes back two guests who know the album quite intimately, Navid (current singer in Iron Maiden tribute band, Eyes of the Nile) and Fern (currently in Metallica tribute band Obey Your Master and formerly in Eyes of the Nile).  At the time of the release, the album received some mixed reviews because of the use of guitar and bass synths. This is one of the many topics discussed, along with the classic album cover, featuring several easter eggs from Maiden's career up to that point.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time podcast returns with an episode dedicated to the 1986 hardcore album "Age of Quarrel" by Cro-Mags. Given the importance of this record to the genre, it was important that the podcast discuss the 40-year anniversary of this one. The episode digs into everything from the ever-changing band members throughout the years, how Harley Flanagan has kept the band alive for 40 years, and a lot more. Also featured on this episode is recent rock & metal news, including the passing of Lou Koller from Sick of it All and a couple recent shows Joe and Eric attended.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time continue their conversation with Clint Wells, from Metal Up Your Podcast as they dive into the 1996 release from Metallica, "Load". This episode features a breakdown of all the tracks, including a version of The Outlaw Torn that none of us had ever heard. Thanks again to Clint for dedicating three hours of his time to discuss this album.  Listen to Metal Up Your Podcast at https://metalupyourpodcast.simplecast.com/  Follow Metal Up Your Podcast: www.youtube.com/@MetalUpYourPodcast instagram.com/metalupyourpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/metalupyourpodcast ----more----Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time are joined by Clint Wells, from Metal Up Your Podcast for this episode, all about the 1996 release from Metallica, "Load". The episode dives deep into one of the most controversial and divisive albums in Metallica's catalog. In part one of a two-part episode, topics of discussion include what each of our reactions were upon first hearing this album, the making of the album, where the band was at the time of recording the album, and the album artwork. Part 2 will be released next week and feature a breakdown of all the tracks. Thanks to Clint for dedicating three hours of his time to discuss this album.  Listen to Metal Up Your Podcast at https://metalupyourpodcast.simplecast.com/  Follow Metal Up Your Podcast: www.youtube.com/@MetalUpYourPodcast instagram.com/metalupyourpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/metalupyourpodcast ----more----Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time continues their discussion of albums celebrating their 30-year anniversaries with the album Evil Empire by Rage Against The Machine. The second of only three full length albums of original material by the band, the pod discusses what caused the 4-year gap between this and their debut album, explore the many topics that this album touches on, give their overall rating on where this sits in the band's discography, and a lot more.  Also featured on this episode is music from Many Eyes, Devin Townsend, The Dead Milkmen, and The Rolling Stones Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time Podcast continue their discussion of albums celebrating 30-year anniversaries and breakdown the Propagandhi album, "Less Talk, More Rock". If you're familiar with the podcast, it will be no surprise that this was a Keith recommendation. The discussion covers everything from their very politically driven lyrics to a history of the band and where they are now.  Also featured on this episode is a quick review of the new Anthrax and Mastodon songs.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast

Somewhere in Time is back in 1996 — with a detour to 1994 first. Having let Vitalogy's 30th anniversary slip by unacknowledged; the pod makes it right with a full A/B track-by-track comparison of Vitalogy and No Code. For some on the pod, this is a revisit or the first time hearing these albums, while others have pretty nostalgic memories of these albums.  Visit Somewhere in Time Podcast's website https://somewhereintimepodcast.com Follow Somewhere in Time Podcast on Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok – Somewhere in Time Podcast