YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT! Metal Is NOT Getting Worse. New Releases & MORE | MRP #071
Metal isn’t slowing down—and neither is the chaos.
This episode of the Metal Robot Podcast kicks off with a stacked lineup of new releases that swing wildly across the genre spectrum. From the polished, controversial metalcore of Atreyu’s The End is Not the End, to the absolutely disgusting (in the best way possible) Midwest death metal carnage of Pig’s Blood, and the smoky, groove-heavy sludge of Stalemate of Wills—there’s something here for every flavor of heavy.
But that’s just the warm-up.
We step away from the Metal Archives Roulette wheel for tonight and into the pit for a no-holds-barred rant on one of the most overdone debates in music: “Is metal getting worse?” Spoiler alert—it’s not. And neither is it getting better. It’s evolving. Expect sharp takes, sarcastic jabs, and a reality check for anyone still yelling at clouds about auto-tune and guitar solos.
Then the tone shifts.
In a powerful and honest interview, Tom sits down with Brad Cole from Backline to talk about the mental health struggles musicians face on the road—something rarely discussed, but desperately important. From burnout to isolation, and the lack of support systems in the industry, this conversation pulls no punches.
If you care about the people behind the music as much as the music itself—this is one you need to hear.
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CREDITS
Written & Directed by: Tom McKay
Produced by: Tom McKay
Podcast Mixed with: Audition CC
Original Music by: Tom McKay
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