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Music enthusiasts Gabe and Matt break down a variety of new releases in the rock, punk, hardcore and alternative scenes.

Tentacle Bop


    • Jun 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tentacle Bop

    The Deep Dive: Nile!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 51:40


    This week Gabe and Matt tackle Egypt-centric, lovecraftian death metal all-stars NILE!

    This Weeks Catch - June part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 67:24


    This week Gabe and Matt dig into the new releases! Spanning from easy core to old school thrash, lots of fights per usual are going to inevitably happen. Enjoy!

    The Deep Dive: Demon Hunter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 66:58


    This week Gabe and Matt are back on schedule with the christian metal titans Demon Hunter! No secret these guys are one of Gabe's favorite.  Got a band you want us to do? Let us know!

    This Week in music: the last couple weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 65:28


    Hey all, back at it again! Matt is out of quarantine and we are back on the new music releases! Appreciate the patience and we're ready to be back on our normal schedule! Enjoy!!

    The Deep Dive: All That Remains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 73:56


    This week Matt drags Gabe below the surface to get into ALL THAT REMAINS! This one definitely has lots of back and forth and includes a special shoutout to a friend of the show who made us listen to country music for a desperately needed review. Don't miss it!

    This Weeks Catch - April pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 65:49


    This week Gabe and Matt go over new releases in hard rock and heavy metal. Many a tagents to be had, and somehow this episode ends in Gabe screaming. Check it out to figure out what's going on!

    The Deep Dive: The Acacia Strain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 64:53


    This week Gabe and Matt tackle the heavyweight champions of heavy, THE ACACIA STRAIN! A large road of amazing albums and lots of reminiscing, this episode is a catch all on its own. Check it out!

    This Weeks Catch - April Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 42:41


    This week, Gabe and Matt catch up with all the new music released! Lots of new singles, and a few LPs that the fellas definitely have their thoughts on. How did you feel about the music over the last few weeks? Let us know!

    The Deep Dive: Blessthefall

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 58:22


    This week, Gabe and Matt dig into one of Matt's favorites, Blessthefall! They talk the band's history, music, and next steps. All in all, a great episode to check out!

    This Weeks Catch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 31:40


    Continuing the reformation of the podcast, Matt and Gabe dig into newly released singles, EPs, and albums over the past couple weeks. Everything from amazing to downright terrible, you don't want to miss it!

    Tentacle Bop presents: GWAR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 86:14


    Bow down puny earth mortals to the mighty GWAR! This week, in the newest iteration of the podcast, Matt and Gabe deep dive into the empire that is GWAR. What makes them who they are, their impact, and of course the music. Enjoy the newest version of the podcast!!!

    Ghost, ”Impera”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 41:04


    This week, Gabe and Matt tackle occult rockers GHOST! The fellas discuss the album, talk some new singles, and give more information on the upcoming podcast change. Don't miss this one!

    Sabaton, ”The War To End All Wars”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 50:59


    This week Gabe and Matt dive into the historical monstrosities SABATON! Spoiler alert, they love this one. Also big announcement making some changes to the podcast! It's a great episode you don't wanna miss!

    Bloodywood, ”Rakshak”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 50:22


    This week, Matt and Gabe go overseas and talk about the debut album from Delhi metalhead Bloodywood! This was a super awesome experience and think it's a great episode!

    Zeal & Ardor, ”Zeal & Ardor”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 47:42


    This week Gabe and Matt dig into the newest offering from genre blenders Zeal & Ardor! The fellas talk concerts, outlaw country, new singles and more. A great episode you don't wanna miss!

    Korn, ”Requiem”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 31:40


    This week, the new album from nu-metal titans Korn! Gabe and Matt share and interesting discussion on the direction from Korn and some new music that's released!

    The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, ”Self Titled”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 44:18


    This week the fellas get back to the heavy with the new offering from The Last Ten Seconds Of Life! They also talk new bands, and some new singles from old bands! Plus a little teasing of what's in store for the podcast as we move towards our one year birthday!

    Comeback Kid, ”Heavy Steps”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 32:08


    This week we are back to the regularly scheduled cast with the newest album from Comeback Kid! This album was a blast to listen to and we think you'll enjoy it!

    Deathcore Day! FitFor An Autopsy, Worm Shepherd,Shadow of Intent, and Enterprise Earth!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 47:17


    This week Gabe and Matt cover 4 records! due to the sheer amount of records released Jan. 14th, we decided to cover them all! "Oh What the Future Holds" by Fit For An Autopsy, "Ritual Hymns" by Worm Shepherd, "Elegy" by Shadow of Intent, and "The Chosen" by Enterprise Earth. 4 fantastic records!

    Despised Icon, ”Consumed By Your Poison” & ”The Healing Process”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 40:35


    Ringing in the new year the guys start off with the remaster of some classic early 2000s deathcore! We made a little bit of a mistake on this one and ended up knocking out two albums, so enjoy the ride!

    The Year's End Review! Top albums for the year, rating adjustments, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 97:56


    For the final week of 2021, Gabe and Matt plunge into all the releases they've covered this year and adjust ratings as needed. The fellas give their top albums overall for the year, and it should be no surprise this is a long one! Thanks to everyone for an awesome first year!

    Volbeat, ”Servant of the Mind”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 59:29


    This week, Gabe and Matt dig into the newest offering from Volbeat! The fellas also talk about some new singles and EPs released recently, and just feel out the whole rockabilly vibe man.   Reminder, no episode next week! Enjoy your holiday and be ready for the year end episode the following week!

    Of Mice & Men, ”Echo”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 58:20


    This week Gabe and Matt drag the nets through the 7th album release from metal core mainstays Of Mice & Men. They also talk wrapping up the year and the new album from technocore band The Browning.

    Sion, ”Self Titled”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 45:39


    This week Gabe and Matt get into the new Sion record, the debut album from Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage, Light the Torch/Devil You Know) and Jared Dines (youtube)! The guys have a good discussion about the blending of "regular" musicians and Youtubers, and discuss a few new recent releases!

    The Black (metal) Friday Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 48:05


    Happy Thanksgiving! This week as a treat, Gabe and Matt dig into the world of Black Metal; its roots, controversies, and impact today. This is a fun one and the guys had a blast (beat) doing it!

    Silent Planet, ”Iridescent” Feat. Christian from Okay At Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 51:43


    This week Matt is out sick, so Christian is filling in! The guys talk about the beauty that is the new Silent Planet album and the love behind the band. Be sure to look for music from Okay At Best soon!

    BulletFor My Valentine, ”Bullet For My Valentine”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 41:44


    Sorry for the late upload folks, had some tech issues but we are back up and running! This week Matt and Gabe break down one of the most surprising releases of the year! Definitely a worthy listen!

    Whitechapel, ”Kin”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 47:52


    This week Gabe and Matt get to finally breakdown the highly anticipated 8th Whitechapel album! This Was recorded before the bonus episode dropped earlier this week, so there might be a little overlap!

    BONUS EPISODE! Every Time I Die, ”Radical” Featuring Dipper

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 59:30


    We have Dipper back again this episode to help us talk about Every Time I Die! Definitely not an episode to miss, for this titan of an album release this year.

    Sailor Special! The Catch - catching up on the last few weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 28:06


    This week, while Gabe and Matt prepare for some more new albums, we give you some thoughts on albums we didn't really have a chance to review (including the episodes Matt missed). A fun quick fire round of a few albums!

    Ice Nine Kills, ”Welcome to Horrorwood: The Silver Scream Part 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 52:16


    This week, Matt is back! The fellas break down the new horror album from INK, talk sequels, and catch up on some new music.

    Trivium, ”In the Court of the Dragon” featuring Tyler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 41:15


    Gabe's most anticipated album of the year! This week Gabe and special guest Tyler jump into the new Trivium album! Tyler discusses Eskimo Callboy, and Gabe talks about the new Knocked Loose EP.

    Rivers of Nihil, ”The Work” featuring Dipper from It‘s All Grizzly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 53:20


    This week, we have a guest! While Matt is out, we welcome Dipper from the band It's All Grizzly to fill in and we breakdown the new Rivers of Nihil record! The guys talk about saxophone in metal, new Trivium, and the new single released by Dipper's band.

    Badflower, ”This Is How the World Ends”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 37:43


    This week, Matt and Gabe go at it over the new Badflower record! Matt talks new Whitechapel and concerns for the upcoming record, and Gabe laments on how Andrew W.K. has any popularity, especially with the release of the latest album.

    The Plot In You, ”Swan Song”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 31:23


    This week, Gabe and Matt reel in the new record from The Plot In You titled "Swan Song"! Gabe talks about the new Fit For An Autopsy, and Matt got enough Spiritbox last week that we managed to not bring it up here in this episode. 

    Spiritbox, ”Eternal Blue”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 36:28


    This week, Gabe and Matt take a swim in the long awaited "Eternal Blue" from Spiritbox! Gabe and Matt have differing opinions on songs, Talk foreign metal, and basically just gush about their love for the album.

    Aborted, ”ManiaCult”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 34:22


    This week, Gabe and Matt get pretty grimy with the new Aborted record! They discuss the difference of enjoyments in metal, poop, and the shortest episode do date.

    Iron Maiden, ”Senjutsu”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 38:46


    This week, Matt and Gabe break down the new Iron Maiden record! The fellas argue about Maiden vs. Metallica, talk new singles, and get a little hostile in this one.

    Carnifex, ”Graveside Confessions”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 47:47


    This week Gabe and Matt deep dive into the new Carnifex Record! The two metalhead talk pop for a minute, and Matt gets called out for saying spicy even though Gabe says it an equal amount of times in previous shows.

    Phinehas, ”The Fire Itself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 51:22


    This week, Matt and Gabe find a full octopus in the new Phinehas album. this one is a wild ride of excited emotions!

    Jinjer - Wallflowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 55:47


    This week, Matt and Gabe discuss the newest album from Jinjer! The fellas recant stories of concerts and have a grand ol' time kicking off the biggest month of content yet!

    Between the Buried and Me, ”Colors II”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 51:54


    This week, Gabe and Matt suit up and brave the deep caves of Prog rock titans Between the Buried and Me with their new sequel album! Matt finds a way to include spirit box, and Gabe goes rogue without notes.

    Slaughter to Prevail, ”Kostolom”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 70:26


    This week, Gabe and Matt take on the Russian titans of death core, Slaughter to Prevail. Also featuring a small breakdown of the new Lorna Shore EP "...And I Return to Nothingness", this is definitely a must listen episode! Once again, Matt finds a way to incorporate Courtney LaPlante (even though it's Gabe bringing it up this time).

    Tentacle Bop Top 8 Series - Bands

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 79:56


    This week Gabe and Matt are kicking off a new podcast series! They dive into their top 8 bands, discussing what makes up their top bands and how that has influenced their listening tastes and opinions today. 

    Times of Grace, ”Songs of Loss and Separation”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 59:05


    Sorry for the late release! This week Gabe and Matt dive into the emotional masterpiece that is the long awaited Times of Grace album! Gabe and Matt get into blackened death metal, and discuss some new singles from some awesome bands!

    VCTMS, ”Vol. 4: Numb the Ache”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 57:06


    This week, Gabe and Matt dig into the heaviest record they've talked about yet. The fellas brush up on some recently released singles and open up the offer to start twitter beef to gain followers.

    Sailor Special #2: Remembering Joey Jordison and Dusty Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 9:41


    On a somber note today, Matt and Gabe remember the impact of beloved musicians Joey Jordison and Dusty Hill.

    At the Gates, ”The Nightmare of Being”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 59:45


    This week Gabe and Matt tackle Swedish death metal titans At the Gates! Gabe becomes a philosophical pessimist, Matt almost makes it through an episode without mentioning Courtney LaPlante, and the two gush about the new Trivium single.

    Born of Osiris, ”Angel or Alien”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 52:58


    This week, Gabe and Matt tackle metalcore titans Born of Osiris on their new full length album. Matt discusses the new single from Ten56, and Gabe adds on with information about the new Turnstile EP. Shout out to our homies on the Cover Fire Podcast!

    Light the Torch, ”You Will Be the Death of Me”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 53:48


    This week, Gabe and Matt go down the rabbit hole with Light the Torch! Matt and Gabe fire each other, rant about Courtney Laplante, and at one point Matt has a stroke. All in all, a regular episode.

    Beartooth, ”Below”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 50:22


    This week Gabe and Matt dig into the newest Beartooth record released on 06/25/2021. Gabe professes his love for War of Ages, Matt feels icky, and both strike up an impromptu conversation about emotion in music.

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