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Avenged Sevenfold is easily one of the most polarizing bands in metal. But does the band's musical progression on "Life Is But A Dream…" win over their harshest critics while also keeping their diehard fan base pleased, or does their 8th studio album end up alienating both?

Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part c...

Rival Sons have gained quite a following with their 70s influenced, blues-infused rock sound. But does the critically acclaimed rock outfit continue their winning streak with “Darkfighter”?

Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly ...

Replacing a key member is a tough task for any band. So which replacements in music not only won over fans, but also helped elevate their bands to new heights of success?

Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their...

Sleep Token have become quite a cult sensation - causing a stir with their mix of tech metal and alternative R&B while remaining entirely anonymous. But does the masked and cloak-wearing outfit led by the mysterious "Vessel" live up to all the hype with their third album "Take Me Back To Eden"?

Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part al...

Bamboozle Fest ended up getting canceled one week before it was set to take place in Atlantic City. And believe it or not, even more controversy surrounding the New Jersey festival’s return arose since we premiered our initial episode (stream here: https://youtu.be/TMl3iFfEb6s) - from Bamboozle running promotions that on the surface seemed to undercut fans who purchased pre-sale tickets at extraordinary costs, to festi...

To say that the legal battle between Mötley Crüe and former guitarist Mick Mars escalated extremely fast is an understatement - with both sides making harsh claims about each other in the public eye. So how did we end up here? Is either side truly in "the right"? Should we even be surprised that Mötley Crüe is responsible for what promises to become one of the ugliest legal battles in rock?

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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: a new Metallica album! Does “72 Seasons” show that the metal legends still have plenty of gas left in the tank, or that they’re well past their creative peak? Where does their latest studio album rank within its storied catalog? And can you believe that albums like “Kill ‘Em All,” “... And Justice For All,” “St. Anger” and “Death Magnetic” are celebrating milestone anniversar...

It's that time of year whe. Record Store Day once again releases unique vinyl in celebration of indie record stores globally… So which titles are we most excited for in 2023?

Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share t...

"So Much (for) Stardust" not only marks Fall Out Boy's first album in 5 years, but also their return to Fueled By Ramen - released their debut album "Take This To Your Grave" 20(!) years ago. So does the Chicago outfit reclaim the pop punk / emo rock throne with album no. 8, or does it leave fans yearning for more?

Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a p...

Ticketmaster is no stranger to strong criticism. But the fiascos surrounding rollouts of recent tours by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen has brought tensions at an all time high - with the Department of Justice launching antitrust investigations into Live Nation, the Senate holding hearings about Ticketmaster's presale operations and resale markets, and even artists like The Cure's Robert Smith publicly...

Sometimes the best way to throw shade at someone is through music. So which three diss songs do we feel contain the most cutting and vicious verbal attacks recorded to tape?

Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share th...

Bamboozle was easily one of the most eclectic music festivals of the 00s - one that evolved from pop punk roots to a gathering of all types of genres. But the New Jersey festival’s return after an 11 year absence has so far been… lackluster at best, with the rollout of its lineup and pricing causing lots of confusion (and frankly frustration) among concert goers who feel misled by festival organizers... So, what gives?

Paramore's return after a nearly 5 year hiatus was met with muc...

The time has come to ask: out of all the nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023 (which includes everyone from Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, and Kate Bush, to Willie Nelson, George Michael, and the White Stripes), which three deserve to be inducted the most? And which three 2023 nominees are most likely to get inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame this year? 

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Rihanna playing the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show this year is a dream come true for millions of fans. So which 3 songs do we hope the Barbadian megastar sings during the biggest sporting event in the world?

Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on a...

Pink Floyd are without question one of the most iconic and innovative bands in music. But if you had to pick the British rock pioneers’ best songs, which three would you pick?

Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. Aft...

In 1983, both Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe released albums that would not only skyrocket them into rockstar royalty but also (for better or worse) shape the landscape of glam rock and hair metal in the 80s. But do “Pyromania” and “Shout At The Devil” still hold up after nearly 40 years?

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Matt and Zach name their 5 favorite albums of 2022, as well as discuss which records came close and which ones disappointed them the most, during this very special year-end roundup episode from Epic Footnote Productions.

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