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The original lineup of Renaissance stayed together just long enough to record a second album. Well, sort of. This is Illusion (1971).

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SEASON 4 IS HERE! This time around we're tackling the beloved symphonic rock band Renaissance, and we've got A LOT of ground to cover! Join us as we discuss their unlikely genesis and self-titled deb…

We're in between seasons, which of course means it's time for another listening party! Plus, we answer a few listener questions and tease season 4!

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It's our season 3 finale! Join us as we talk about Testament's most recent album Brotherhood of the Snake (2016), rank their discography, and recommend a few similar bands.

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The (almost) classic lineup of Testament takes their time to follow up their comeback album, but IT. WAS. WORTH. IT. This is Dark Roots of Earth (2012).

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As the 90s come to a close, Testament assembles a killer new lineup and releases an all time classic! Let's check out The Gathering (1999).

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During a then-unprecedented 3 year gap between albums, Testament got dropped by their label, lost more members, and came perilously close to breaking up for good. Instead, they rallied and came back …

On this spooky and not-at-all late Halloween episode, Nate and guest host Dalton talk about slasher films and play metal songs from horror film soundtracks. Enjoy!

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We're back! This week we'll do a deep dive on the first TRUE "90s" Testament album, one that finds them experimenting with death, groove, and alternative metal. Oh, and we've got a lineup change. A B…

To keep up with changing times, Testament release their most commercial effort yet. Does it deserve the hate? Listen to find out. But no it totally doesn't. This is The Ritual (1992).

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Scenario: due to pressing tour obligations, a band rushes into the studio to record some hastily rewritten old demos and sends the resulting album off to the record label without a second thought. No…

The production improves and the music gets more melodic. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Well...yes. Join us as we investigate Testament's first attempt to go mainstream with Practice What You P…

The story behind Testament's second LP proves that sometimes record label interference can be a good thing! It's time to dive into a complicated, creepy, and often eerily perceptive...concept album??…

Season 3 is here and we're talkin' metal again! Our band this time around is the super-underrated Testament! Join us as we talk about the origins of thrash metal and listen to Testament's surprisingl…

Another season done, another SaR listening party for you to enjoy. Hear us baffle and delight one another with some of our favorite prog and metal tunes, both new and old!

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It's our Season 2 finale! This week we'll discuss Gentle Giant's final studio album, rank their discography, and recommend a few similar bands to check out. Not to be missed!

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Often considered their worst effort, Gentle Giant's penultimate album is a more ambitious attempt to go commercial....and a bit of a mess (don't worry, we still liked it). This is Giant for a Day! (1…

After a slight commercial rebound with an interesting live album, the boys in the band decide it's time to take the plunge into pop. Well, sort of. This is The Missing Piece (1977).

Gentle Giant release their final "classic" album and kiss their brief chart ascendancy goodbye. Join us as we try to make sense of a very complicated album and our very complicated feelings about it …