Episode 3 - The Land That Time Forgot

00:00:26 – Welcome Back & Life Updates

• The crew returns from a lengthy hiatus.
• Life updates: Layoffs, new jobs, and introducing Leo to the podcast.

00:01:53 – Main Topic: Dhyana & The Drone Experience

• Discussion on the band Dhyana (Zen-like metal from Louisiana).
• The philosophy of Drone and Ambient music: "Vibe albums" vs. Narrative music.
• Using ambient music (Soundscapes, Horror Soundtracks) for work and mental focus.
• Comparisons: Sleep, Sunn O))), Om, and early Celtic Frost (Danse Macabre).

00:17:53 – What We’ve Been Listening To: Punk & Re-Recordings

• Aaron’s deep dive into Punk/Hardcore and the Warped Tour experience.
• The Great Re-Recording Debate:
  • Pallbearer: Foundations of Burden remix/remaster.
  • Paradise Lost: Icon 30 re-recording vs. the original 1993 release.
  • Cavalera Conspiracy: Re-recording Sepultura's Morbid Visions and Schizophrenia.
  • Exodus & Megadeth: Discussion on Bonded by Blood and the controversial Rust in Peace updates.
  • Taylor Swift: Acknowledging the "Taylor's Version" strategy.

00:28:43 – Spotlight: Teenage Bottlerocket

• "Ramones-esque" pop-punk from Wyoming.
• Aging gracefully in punk: Writing songs about wives, life complications, and being "old men."

00:33:23 – Spotlight: Dance Gavin Dance

• Exploring Post-Hardcore/Math-core.
• Musicianship vs. Vocals: Instrumental versions sounding like Animals As Leaders.

00:39:01 – Spotlight: Men I Trust

• Indie Pop analysis: Comparing the track "Come Back Down" to Journey’s "Who's Crying Now."
• Discussion on the minimalism of modern Indie Pop vs. the production density of 70s/80s Rock.

00:53:53 – Spotlight: Charley Crockett

• A detour into Americana and Country music via the "Man from Waco."

00:56:24 – Honorable Mentions & New Releases

• 1914: Where Fear and Weapons Meet discussion.
• Testament: Thoughts on the latest album.
• Bell Witch & Aerial Ruin: The Stygian Bough collaboration.
• Ragana & Drowse: Genre-blending collaborations.
• Primitive Man & Full of Hell: The physical, "bludgeoning" experience of live noise/sludge.
• Faetooth: Described as "Evil Enya" / Doom.
• Rivers of Nihil: Discussion on the new lineup and saxophone inclusion.

01:06:24 – The Paradise Lost Pilgrimage

• Storytime: Robert and Aaron as the only VIP guests at the Icon 30 release party at Park Avenue CDs.
• Reflecting on the classic 1993 Morbid Angel / Kreator / Paradise Lost tour at The Ritz in Tampa.
• Thoughts on The Plague Within, Medusa, and Obsidian.

01:15:46 – Metal Appreciation: Helloween & Coroner

• Helloween: Praise for the Pumpkins United era and Michael Kiske’s vocals.
• Coroner: Appreciation for technical thrash (Die By My Hand) and the wish for a Punishment for Decadence remix.

01:20:08 – Outro

• Signing off and plans for a more regular schedule.