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Distortion Dads: A Metal PodcastAuthor: Distortion Dads: A Metal Podcast
You love heavy metal! Or wait...maybe you don't? The hosts, Greg & Matt, think metal has something to offer everyone! . Each episode type has an accompanying playlist found on the Distortion Dad's Spotify profile! . Subgenres: The two dads explore the vast world of metal subgenres, with history, bands, & new/old listener reactions of the Distortion Dad's Designated Ditties! . Playlists: A Distortion Dad's take on a 20-song themed playlist for a holiday, your next road trip, or workout session. . Storylines: Discussions with a roundtable focus on heavy metal topics. . Find us on IG! Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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2025 in Review
Episode 22
Sunday, 1 March, 2026
On this episode, the Distortion Dads are back with the annual episode that highlights their favorite album releases of the year. From a list of 186 albums that span the collective metal universe, they choose their favorites for 14 unique categories. From their favorite debut album to 2024’s album of the year, Greg and Matt give their 5 nominees for each category and reveal their favorite. Did your favorite album of 2025 make the list? Is it worthy enough to be a Distortion Dads’ favorite? Find out about that and more on this episode of Distortion Dads - 2025 In review!(00:00) Introduction(10:01) 2025's albums list(20:56) Out of the Gate - Best Debut Album(26:48) Welcome Back - Best Album 6+ Years in the Making(32:27) The Underdogs - Best Album from a Band w/ 10,000 or less Spotify Listeners(37:08) The Millionaires - Best Album from a Band w/ 1 million+ Spotify Listeners(43:03) The Legacy Award - Best Band 30+ Years Old(49:56) No Stinkin' Vocals - Best Instrumental Album(55:35) The Hard and The Heavenly - Best Religious Metal Album(1:01:08) Up to 11 - Best Extreme Album(1:08:15) Beauty and the Beast & Beyond - Best Chaotic and Melodic Album(1:15:11) The Crown of 'Core - Best 'Core Based Album(1:21:37) Discovered Diamond - Best New Find of 2025(1:28:42) Distortion Daughters - Favorite Female-Fronted Album(1:34:59) Conversion Therapy - Favorite Album for those new to Metal(1:44:00) The Champ - Album of the Year
