MSRcast 321: The Skies Turn Metal – Hell’s Heroes VIII Review

The skies darken and the riffs get heavier as MSRcast returns with Episode 321! Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon dive headfirst into the chaos and glory of Hell’s Heroes VIII, breaking down standout performances, unforgettable moments, and why this fest continues to be a must-attend for true metalheads.

On the new music front, we spotlight and preview upcoming releases from Armored Saint, Moonspell, Spell, Hecate Enthroned, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir, and Draconian, alongside fresh cuts from Neurosis, Exodus, Lamb of God, Angus McSix (yes, really 😄), Temple of Void, and Hanging Garden.We also dig into:Green Carnation and their epic continuation A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis, Geoff Tate tackling Operation: Mindcrime 3, The formation of Lex Legion, featuring members tied to King Diamond’s legacy, and news on a new Anthrax album aiming for a more mature sound with a September release window.

Plus, we take a moment to honor the legacy of Phil Campbell.

This week’s playlist includes:

Vreid – The Skies Turn Black
Temple Balls – There Will Be Blood
Voidchaser – Hyperconverter
Deadvoid Inc – Grounding the Unreal
Aeon Gods – Birth of Light

Turn it up and let the skies turn metal. 🤘

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