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April 29, 2025 โ€ข 81 mins

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Get ready for a wild ride! In this episode of Riffs and Rhythms, Kevin McLoughlin and Paul Robertson are joined by metal legends Bobby Gustafson (ex-Overkill) and Jim McCourt to talk riffs, rhythm, road stories, and their latest projects.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Highlights include:

- Bobbyโ€™s new band Pain Ward and the search for killer bandmates
- Near-miss Metallica connections and wild Pantera memories
- Hilarious tales of touring chaos, gear talk, and musical mischief
- Nostalgia for the South Florida metal scene (and a few spicy drummer jokes!)
- Plus: Kevin talks about his upcoming UK tour, the importance of band chemistry, and why fire extinguishers might be the best pyrotechnic trick ever.
- The crew reviews Genitorturers' track "Scars & Stripes Forever,"ย  in their signature "Riffs & Rhythms" breakdown. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCyD4jAMwtQ

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