MSRcast 322: Riff Forward charges ahead with a stacked episode as we recap the epic Helloween & Beast In Black San Antonio show, dive into early talk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and react to the unexpected mashup vibes of the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith reimagined with The Muppets. We also unpack the surprise final album from Spirit Adrift and discuss Metal Church as part of the episode’s conversation. Plus, we’ve got a killer playlist featuring Helloween, Winterfylleth, Haserot, The Solitude, Myrath, Mammon’s Throne, Witch Ripper, and Power Paladin—so crank it up and riff forward with us!

This week’s playlist includes:

Helloween - Hey Lord! - Better Than Raw

Winterfylleth - Perdition’s Flame - The Unyielding Season

Haserot - Poverty of Thought

The Solitude - Deny The Sun - The Sound of Absent Life

Myrath - Still the Dawn Will Come - Wilderness of Mirrors

Mammon’s Throne - Elixir - My Body to the Worms

Witch Ripper - Symmetry of the Hourglass - Through the Hourglass

Power Paladin - The Royal Road - Beyond the Reach of Enchantment

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MSRcast 322: Riff Forward