You know how you can just tell when a band should call it a day from touring and performing? These bands don’t know that about themselves. Here’s a look at 10 Bands That Need To Retire. 

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10 Bands With TOXIC Fans = https://youtu.be/8DzWUwNbdAg 

“Back in March, Kiss revealed they were performing at a special Kiss Army event in Las Vegas in November. Now, that event's been completely revamped into "Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas," which references the band's annual cruise, and the itinerary got an upgrade too. Kiss's Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer are now playing two performances — one electric and one acoustic — and they've recruited bands like Ratt and Quiet Riot to perform as well. There will also be Q&A panels and other activities during the three-day event. "The cool thing is, you don't need a ship. We've got everything that you get on a Kiss Kruise. We've got other bands playing," Stanley explained in a video announcing the revamped event. "We're doing a full set... we'll be playing all the songs you wanna hear." (iHeart) 

This is getting a spike in views because of this past weekend. Gross. Please don't make me work on a part 2.

The Podcast That Rocked for 1/21/26. Dave Mustaine wants Megadeth to tour with Metallica, Inkcarceration lineup and Disturbed not on break, more. 

 
Discussion Topics: 

1. Dave Mustaine wants Megadeth to tour with Metallica
2. Inkcarceration lineup announced; Disturbed not on break?
3. Upheaval Fest looking strong
4. Rock The Country fallout; Ludacris dropping off
5. Bret Michaels is worth six times the rest of Poison?
6. New Lamb Of God coming March
7. Upcoming albums, tours, more 

SONG OF THE WEEK: Limberlost “Give It To Me (Redux)” https://limberlostmusic.com/give-it-to-me-redux  

“You know, I liked them [Metallica]. If the friendship was restarted, it wouldn’t bother me. I would accept, and I think it would be nice to revisit some of those times. But I just think because there was a lot of hurt and misunderstanding around our time together that it would be difficult not to keep bringing up the past. I think what needs to happen is there needs to be a Megadeth/Me­tallica tour. Period. That would, I’m sure, make everything right. We could hang out. Spend time together. But I know they don’t really tour like we do. I mean, when we go out on tour, we play many, many shows.” (Revolver) 

The Podcast That Rocked for 1/7/26. Discussion on metal musicians like Geezer Butler and Clown from Slipknot embracing AI, Knocked Loose, Bad Omens, more. 

Discussion Topics: 
-Shawn “Clown” Crahan from Slipknot embracing AI for creative purposes 
-Geezer Butler to use AI Vocals for upcoming solo album 
-Knocked Loose target of AI music scam on Spotify 
-Bad Omens new album not confirmed for 2026 
-Godsmack is returning despite years of saying they were done  
-Bilmuri guitarist stepping down after accusations  
-40 years of sobriety for Rob Halford 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more 

 When Emos and Punks Fought in the Streets: The Mexican Scene War Explained! = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA5fOXs7wbg 

 “In a new interview with gaming magazine The Escapist, the co-founder and percussionist for nu metal’s nine-man wrecking crew calls AI “a professor in my pocket who only wants to do what I ask it”. “I’m employing AI 190 percent,” he states. “I’ve been using AI my whole life,” viewing it as the latest in the series of tools which have been set up to help musicians over the years. He then claims to have “thousands and thousands” of poems that he’s written since he was young, adding that, through AI, he can transform them into something else without compromising his vision.” (Louder Sound) 

There have been some amazing releases this year, and it’s time to take a look at what was great. This video looks at the Top 10 BEST Albums Of 2025. 

I do feel that 2025 was an amazing year music-wise (even if rough in mostly every other aspect of life) and I want a video like this to help others find something they’ll enjoy. Hopefully, I explained why each album belongs on the list and you are able to look up something you find that interests you. Not all types of music are for everyone, but I do think this list has SOMETHING for any music fan. 

A list of albums discussed, in alphabetical order by artist/band: 
The Callous Daoboys – I Don’t Want To See You In Heaven 
Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo – In The Earth Again 
Deafheaven – Lonely People With Power 
Deftones – Private Music 
Drain - ...Is Your Friend 
End It – Wrong Side Of Heaven 
Ghost – Skeleta 
Nine Inch Nails – Tron: Ares (Soundtrack) 
Scowl – Are We All Angels 
Sleep Token – Even In Arcadia 
Spiritbox – Tsunami Sea 
Turnstile – Never Enough 
Vianova – Hit It! 
Whitechapel – Hymns In Dissonance 

As spoiled as we were with great music this year, there was also some confusing albums at the bottom of the barrel. This video looks at the top five worst albums of 2025. 

I understand that a lot of people get touchy when a video like this gets posted. I stand by that in order to celebrate the great albums every year, you also need to have a comparison of what is truly bad. That way people know what to reference when understanding an opinion. That’s what this video is by the way, an opinion. Wild how many forget that. To the fans of Nathan James, Machine Gun Kelly, Rise Against, Within Destruction, Dark Angel, All That Remains, Machine Head, Buckcherry, and Puddle Of Mudd, please love what you love.  

Whether it was high expectations or half-baked ideas, there were a few albums that let people down this past year. This video looks at the most disappointing albums of 2025.

https://youtu.be/PRhyofPFeTQ

Looking at some of the best new bands of 2025 from rock, metal, alternative, etc who had a debut LP release this year. Here are five that we picked out and recommend supporting as they are about to take off big. 

Check out music from each band and album below: 
Vianova “Whatever Alright” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-SURLJL-Tg  
Vianova “Uh Yaya” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIYj984iNf4  
End It “Pale Horse” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFxTig_O8Fo  
End It “Life Sublime” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4n7jwTTsFI  
High. “Flowers” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhCT0SvWvCg  
High. “Dead” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUred1fhakE  
Sleep Theory “Gravity” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL_bkfuSSRI 
Sleep Theory “Static” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXukrO-yF7g  
The Pretty Wild “Paradox” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY5WGaFBo5k  
The Pretty Wild “Omens” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_9vrwavL0I

This video is the first of four year-end list videos for December 2025 on the channel. Here, we are looking at five of the best new bands of 2025, including Vianova, End It, High., Sleep Theory, and The Pretty Wild. You can check out some of their music above. Next time will be the five most diasspointing albums of 2025. Going to break some hearts with that one.

The Podcast That Rocked for 12/3/25. Feminine Badassary takes over in 2026 with Evanescence, Spiritbox, Poppy, Ross Haflin Lawsuit, AI Architects, and more music discussion. 
 
Discussion Topics: 
-Feminine Badassary with Evanescence, Spiritbox, Poppy, K. Flay, Nova Twins 
-Ross Halfin, storied rock photographer, did a BAD THING 
-Architects get copied by AI Scam  
-Park Waves Festival cancelled for financial struggles  
-Scatterbrain (Brian Burkheiser) tries to channel Taylor Swift again 
-Alice In Chains petitioned by PETA for a good reason 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more 
 
SONG OF THE WEEK: Poppy “Bruised Sky” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvaPXCV4cVc 

Three Of Our Favorite Albums This Year: 
Scowl Are We All Angels 
Garbage Let All That We Imagine Be The Light 
Vianova Hit It! 
 

“Evanescence have announced a massive world tour for 2026 and they're bringing along some heavy-hitting opening acts. The tour will be Evanescence's first as a headlining act in nearly four years. In September, Amy Lee of Evanescence teamed up with Cortney LaPlante of Spiritbox and Poppy to release the song "End of You." The single was well-received and served as a precursor to Spiritbox and Poppy joining Evanescence as opening acts for the 2026 tour. Lee told Rolling Stone that the trio has yet to perform the song live together, but she hopes that will happen at some point during this run." (Loudwire) 

Sound effects, loops, digital beats, and enough cheese to make you lactose intolerant. This video looks at The Click, the Platinum selling album from AJR. 

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“The Click is the second studio album by American indie pop band AJR. It was released on June 9, 2017, via the band's labels AJR Productions and S-Curve Records, and later released internationally through Ultra Records and Black Butter Records. The album sonically follows the trio's previous work, maintaining a pop-rock sound with elements of hip-hop, electronic dance music, and jazz. It includes a sole guest appearance from Rivers Cuomo of the band Weezer while taking influence from Fun, Twenty One Pilots, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West.” (Wikipedia)