IoMP 44: WHYBLT - April
Think your April listening habits were wild? Wait until you hear what Collin and Tom have been spinning. In this latest “What Have You Been Listening To?”, the duo dives headfirst into power metal surprises, highland-inspired groove, sci-fi horror breakdowns, and a deep dive into Polish death metal you didn’t know you needed.
From Edguy to Dormant Ordeal, Bleed From Within to AlphaSix, this episode covers some of the weirdest, heaviest, and most unexpected albums we’ve fallen in love with this past month. Whether you're hunting for new bands or just want to hear what chaos we’ve dragged into our playlists, this one’s packed with riffs, roars, and recommendations.
Click play, crank it loud, and ask yourself: What have YOU been listening to?
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