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The Alternative Music Podcast.

Sam and Marcos


    • May 19, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 48m AVG DURATION
    • 333 EPISODES

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    The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) is a hilarious and informative podcast hosted by Sam and Marcos. They have introduced me to a variety of bands that I never would have tried to listen to otherwise. The podcast is of high quality and their content is engaging and entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it keeps listeners up to date on new music, singles, news, and upcoming jams in various genres such as pop-punk, deathcore, metalcore, indie, and more. Sam and Marcos have great chemistry and their banter adds an enjoyable dynamic to the show. They also provide in-depth reviews of albums and live performances that truly paint a picture of the works they discuss. This podcast is a must for any music fan looking to discover new bands and stay current with the scene.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners may find Marcos to be polarizing due to his opinions or delivery style. However, even though he can be divisive at times, he does bring valuable insights to the discussions.

    In conclusion, The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) is a top-notch heavy music podcast that offers a perfect blend of entertainment and information. Sam and Marcos are passionate about what they do, making each episode fun, engaging, and informative. Whether you're already a fan of podcasts or new to them like I was before discovering this show, I highly recommend giving it a listen!



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    Lorna Shore RETURN, I Prevail PART WAYS with singer, the MYSTERIOUS President | SOTS Podcast 5/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 124:30


    This week Sam and Marcos welcome back deathcore titans Lorna Shore, discuss the separation of I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser, who or what is President(?), Pierce The Veil's insane setlist for new tour, Anthony Fantano murders Sleep Token, Adept return, reviews of new albums from Bury Tomorrow, The Callous Daoboys, Arm's Length, and Sleep Theory plus much more! News: I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser break-up, Sleep Token keeps topping the charts, Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine tour comes to a strange end, Pierce The Veil's insane setlist and more (7:19). Spotlight: Outsider Heart starting at (44:50).  New Music: Lorna Shore, President, Adept, The Rasmus, De'Wayne, and Beauty School Dropout starting at (52:31). Reviews: Bury Tomorrow (1:25:56), Arm's Length (1:36:04), The Callous Daoboys (1:54:13), and Sleep Theory.  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia' REVIEW, Parkway Drive GO BIBLICAL, Pierce The Veil MAKE OUT | SOTS Podcast 5/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 110:45


    This week Sam and Marcos review Even In Arcadia the newest album from Sleep Token + feedback from our followers, new singles from Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice & Men and more, Lorna Shore tease next era, Dayseeker charts for the first time, Turnstile made a movie and much more! News: Lorna Shore show signs of life, Spite are entering the studio, Turnstile make visual album, Dayseekers hits the charts and more (4:48).  Spotlight: Blueshift, LUMiRiSE, and Haywire starting at (23:50). New Music: Pierce The Veil, Parkway Drive, Of Mice & Men, Caskets, and Attack Attack! starting at (27:50). Reviews: Sleep Token (53:15).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    Loathe RETURN, System of a Down SNAPPED From Spotify, Ice Nine Kills NEW ALBUM | SOTS Podcast 5/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 100:27


    This week Sam and Marcos investigate why Spotify deleted System of a Down's Toxicity, Loathe finally return with a new music, Ice Nine Kills tease new album, Silverstein announce their second new record this year, Hayley Williams collaborates with Turnstile, Sleep Token tops the likes of Benson Boone and Megan Thee Stallion, should bands legally be allowed to stop playing their old material(?), we review the newest albums from Acres and Tetrarch, and much more! News: System of a Down's Toxicity disappears from Spotify, Ice Nine Kills sort of announce new album, Electric Tallboy and Blind Channel lose members, Sleep Token tops the charts again and more (11:54). Spotlight: RinRin, Ritual Division, and Defiance HC starting at (32:07). New Music: Silverstein, Loathe, Turnstile, Durry, Signs of the Swarm, and Johnny Booth starting at (45:38). Reviews: Acres (1:17:04) and Tetrarch (1:28:40). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    Green Day vs Charli xcx, Dayseeker vs Moonlight, Fit For A King vs Nuke | SOTS Podcast 4/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 117:35


    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk new music from Dayseeker, Turnstile, Fit For A King, We Came As Romans and more, plus Green Day are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sleep Token continues to own the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart, are tariffs going to make band merch prices soar(?), we review the newest album from Landmvrks and much more! News: Green Day are getting a Hollywood star, Riot Fest announce the 2025 line-up, Sleep Token top the charts again, Spencer Charna's is making a horror film and more (11:41). Spotlight: Unsettled and Mouth Culture starting at (35:32). New Music: Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, Fit For A King, Turnstile, Broadside, Woe, Is Me and We Came As Romans starting at (52:25). Reviews: Landmvrks (1:38:16). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    Sleep Token Get Sticky, Babymetal Enlist Poppy, Michael Clifford Is Cool | SOTS Podcast 4/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 129:36


    This week Sam and Marcos talk big new songs from Sleep Token, Babymetal, and Michael Clifford, A Day To Remember take over the charts, You Me At Six are officially over, Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) is in the studio, what is good mosh pit etiquette(?), plus reviews on new albums from Magnolia Park and Within Destruction, and lots more! News: You Me At Six and Sum 41 are officially over, A Day To Remember own the charts, Oli Sykes is in the studio, Summer School Tour drops the line-up for 2025 and more (9:44). Spotlight: Ethereal Treason and Durry starting at (25:31). New Music: Sleep Token, Babymetal, Michael Clifford, Sleep Theory, and Tallah starting at (43:53). Reviews: Magnolia Park (1:28:14) and Within Destruction (1:51:38). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    Linkin Park Rise Up, Sleep Token Are In The Weather, Thornhill Album Review | SOTS Podcast 3/31/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 123:12


    This week Sam and Marcos (and Sleep Token) are worshipping the weather, Linkin Park announce the deluxe version of From Zero, Evanescence enter their anime era, Sad Summer Fest 2025 is cancelled, Bad Omens are in the studio, Volumes return, is it cringe to yell out song names during a band's set(?) and lots more! News: Sleep Token are in the weather (and on top of the charts), Connie Sgarbossa talks starting a new band, Sad Summer Fest 2025 is not happening, Bad Omens are in the studio and more (8:57). Spotlight: Indecent Behavior and Set the Lights starting at (41:10). New Music: Linkin Park, Evanescence, Volumes, Split Chain, and TSS starting at (56:43). Reviews: Thornhill (1:26:59). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    A Day To Remember Big Ole Album Review, MGK Drops A Sentimental Banger | SOTSPodcast 3/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 122:02


    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from A Day To Remember and Underoath, Sleep Token just keeps getting bigger, Hayley William's Grandmother has been protecting a sacred emo artifact, MGK drops a heartfelt tribute, Yungblud is in his rock opera era and lots more! News: Sleep Token keeps growing, Spiritbox and Imminence hit the charts, Babymetal announces a North American tour, Hayley Williams Grandmother has the sacred Decode beanie and more (15:28). Spotlight: Loveletter and Harrison Gordon starting at (31:15) New Music: MGK, Yungblud, Malevolence, Static Dress, and Dead7 starting at (37:43). Reviews: A Day To Remember (1:03:32) and Underoath (1:31:45)  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    SLEEP TOKEN'S RE-EMERGENCE, BLOODYWOOD ALBUM REVIEW, FAKE VS REAL METALCORE | SOTS Podcast 3/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 104:27


    This week Sam and Marcos celebrate the return of Sleep Token and breakdown all the big news, review new albums from Bloodywood and Coheed And Cambria, finally settle the debate between "Fake vs Real Metalcore," plus Daughtry loves Bad Omens, Furnace Fest drop a versatile line-up, Caleb Shomo is inspired by Spiritbox, The Callous Daoboys stay weird and lots more! News: Daughtry covers The Death of Peace of Mind, Caleb Shomo praises Spiritbox, Furnace Fest drop line-up, and Poppy returns to Jimmy Kimmel (10:05). Spotlight: Tiberius and OrcaPH starting at (23:59) New Music: Sleep Token, The Callous Daoboys, Orthodox, Fallfiftyfeet, and Prompts starting at (30:03). Reviews: Coheed and Cambria (1:08:57) and Bloodywood (1:27:29) Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    SPIRITBOX AND WHITECHAPEL REVIEWS, PLUS GHOST HAVE A NEW PAPA & MORE | SOTS Podcast 3/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 112:17


    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from Spiritbox and Whitechapel, welcome a new Papa to Ghost, speculate on the Sleep Token mystery of the week, Bring Me The Horizon are coming to America, Teddy Swims was almost in Linkin Park, Get Scared are back and lots more! News: Sleep Token enter the final phase of teasing, A Day To Remember sell a lot of albums, apparently Teddy Swims was almost the vocalist for Linkin Park, Get Scared return, Bring Me The Horizon are finally coming back to America and more starting at (10:36). Spotlight: Visenya, Knife Bride, and Lake Malice starting at (33:50) New Music: Ghost, Imminence, Wolves At The Gate, Alissic, and Tropic Gold starting at (43:16). Reviews: Spiritbox (1:01:02) and Whitechapel (1:35:29)  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    ARCHITECTS ALBUM REVIEW, BAD OMENS & COREY TAYLOR TEAM UP, SUMMER OF LOUD TOUR | SOTS Podcast 3/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 115:46


    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest album from Architects, Bad Omens and Corey Taylor tag team new cover, Volumes, Polyphia, We Came As Romans, Dayseeker and more in studio, Summer of Loud Tour is STACKED, Sleep Token share mysterious sheet music, Hot Milk, Acres, and Dying Wish drop new tunes and lots more! News: Volumes, Polyphia, We Came As Romans, Three Days Grace, Motionless In White and more give updates on new music, plus Sleep Token tease us more, the Summer of Loud tour gets announced and more starting at (13:26). Spotlight: Troubled Minds, Mayflower, and Flood Gate starting at (27:35) New Music: Bad Omens, Corey Taylor, Hot Milk, Dying Wish, and Acres starting at (30:42). Reviews: Architects (46:26). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    SLEEP TOKEN TEASE, A DAY TO REMEMBER GO BIG, ONE OK ROCK ALBUM REVIEW | SOTS Podcast 2/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 131:46


    This week Sam and Marcos talk A Day To Remember's Big Ole Album drop, Sleep Token's teasing ritual, Warped Tour's lack of "big name artists," Pvris collaboration with Spiritbox, Arena Stringer sues for The Amity Affliction trademark, reviews of new albums from One Ok Rock and Silverstein, are concerts to expensive(?) and lots more! News: Sleep Token launch mysterious teaser, Warped Tour promises more big names for Orlando, FL date, Arena Stringer sues for The Amity Affliction trademark, Sleeping With Sirens returning to their roots and more starting at (12:54). Spotlight: Headwreck and Mad Kelly starting at (47:28) New Music: A Day To Remember, Pvris, Our Last Night, House of Protection, and Movements starting at (59:42). Reviews: One Ok Rock (1:37:09) and Silverstein (1:51:26).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    AHREN OUT OF THE AMITY AFFLICTION, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE REVIEW, NEW UNDEROATH | SOTS Podcast 2/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 123:58


    This week Sam and Marcos talk The Amity Affliction officially parting with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba rejoins Blink-182 for a night, Spiritbox allude to potential collaborative album, Brendon Urie returns from the grave, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced, new music from Underoath, The Callous Daoboys, Heart Attack Man, Arm's Length and more, plus reviews of new albums from Killswitch Engage and Love Is Noise, and lots more! News: The Amity Affliction officially separate with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba joins Blink-182 for a night, Brendon Urie returns from the grave, Spiritbox talk potential collaborative album, Evanescence to open for Halsey, and more starting at (21:13). Spotlight: Retrace The Lines starting at (49:28) New Music: Underoath, The Callous Daoboys, Allegaeon, Heart Attack Man, PUP, Arm's Length, and Guccihighwaters starting at (59:48). Reviews: Killswitch Engage (1:28:53) and Love Is Noise (1:46:45).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    GOJIRA CONQUER GRAMMYS, SPIRITBOX CONQUER TSUNAMIS, DARKO CONQUER DEATHCORE | SOTS Podcast 2/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 111:46


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Gojira's big Grammy win, Poppy's big red carpet interview, Polyphia's upcoming collaborations, a new My Chemical Romance album, new music from Spiritbox, Imminence, Sleep Theory and more, reviews of new albums from Jinjer and Darko US, plus is 17 stage dives a lot(?), we review the Post MalOreo's and lots more! News: Gojira wins the Grammy, Courtney LaPlante wins the red carpet, Frank Iero lies about a new My Chemical Romance album, Polyphia to collaborate with Babymetal and more starting at (15:28). Spotlight: Sace6 and Catalyst starting at (40:28) New Music: Spiritbox, Imminence, Sleep Theory, Stray From The Path, Lights and Air Drawn Dagger starting at (47:33). Reviews: Jinjer (1:12:40) and Darko US (1:35:56). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    WARPED TOUR DROPS LINEUP, BRING ME THE HORIZON COVER OASIS, MUSIC X POLITICS? | SOTS PODCAST 2/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 132:40


    This week Sam and Marcos talk about whether politics should be in music, Warped Tour drip feeding their line-up, 20 straight weeks at number one for Linkin Park's The Emptiness Machine, Bring Me The Horizon cover Oasis, Slaughter To Prevail and Babymetal's future collab, Bloodywood cook up some more good metalcore, SeeYouSpaceCowboy seemingly calling it quits, plus reviews of new albums from L.S. Dunes and Rory and lots more! News: Ahren Stringer and The Amity Affliction, SeeYouSpaceCowboy drops tours, Warped Tour's slowly dropping line-up, Linkin Park staying at the top, Slaughter To Prevail and Babymetal teaming up and more starting at (09:55). Spotlight: Trauma Bonds and TNL VZN starting at (47:08) New Music: Bring Me The Horizon, Bloodywood, Novelists, Thornhill, Within Destruction, and Face Yourself starting at (56:27).  Reviews: L.S. Dunes (1:30:55) and Rory (1:54:00). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    BRING ME THE HORIZON VS COLDPLAY, INKCARCERATION FESTIVAL LINEUP, & MORE! | SOTS PODCAST 1/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 115:26


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Bring Me The Horizon vs Coldplay at the BRIT Awards, Inkcarceration Festival 2025 lineup, 10 Years of Pvris' White Noise, new music from Electric Callboy, Landmvrks, Nova Twins, Silent Planet, Badflower and more, plus reviews of new albums from Grayscale and Vacant Home, is it ok to wear band merch to a concert(?) and lots more! News: Bring Me The Horizon vs Coldplay at the BRIT Awards, Pvris 10 Year Anniversary Tour and rerecording of White Noise, Frank Iero makes a statement, Inkcarceration Festival lineup and more starting at (09:03). Spotlight: Solsic, Hammer To Nail, and A Tiger Made of Lightning starting at (34:02) New Music: Electric Callboy, Silent Planet, Invent Animate, Nova Twins, Employed To Serve, Badflower, Magnolia Park and Landmvrks starting at (42:11).  Reviews: Grayscale (1:16:00) and Vacant Home (1:39:00). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

    THE 2024 SOTS AWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 84:07


    Join us in celebrating the scene in 2024 as we unveil the winners for Music Video, Artist, Single, Album of the year and more! Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    Day Four Deliberations: Single and Album of the Year.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 194:42


    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Single and Album of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    Day Three Deliberations: Best Music Video, Rock Performance, Metal Performance & More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 191:23


    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Music Video, Rock Performance, Metal Performance, Vocal Performance, and Artist of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    Day Two Deliberations: Best Live Performance, EP, Lyricist, and Pop Performance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 156:01


    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Live Performance, EP/Mixtape, Lyricist, and Pop Performance of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    Day One Deliberations: Best Collaboration, Best Debut Full Length, Emotional Performance & More.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 192:19


    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Collaboration, Best Debut Full Length, Rising Artist, and Emotional Performance of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    SPIRITBOX, ARCHITECTS, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE & MORE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUMS IN 2025!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 70:58


    This week Sam and Marcos talk new music and album announcements from Spiritbox, Architects, Memphis May Fire, Coheed And Cambria, Killswitch Engage, and Bury Tomorrow plus Three Days Grace first new song with Adam Gontier and lots more! News: My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, and Knocked Loose starting at (02:28). New Music: Architects, Spiritbox, Coheed And Cambria, Bury Tomorrow, Memphis May Fire, Three Days Grace, Killswitch Engage and more starting at (21:06). Reviews: Ocean Grove starting at (1:01:48).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    LINKIN PARK "From Zero" Review + POPPY "Negative Spaces" Review & lots more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 102:01


    This week Sam and Marcos review new albums from Linkin Park and Poppy, plus My Chemical Romance announce the Long Live The Black Parade Tour, Sleep Token to headline Download Festival 2025 (and drop new album???), Ticketmaster is a plague on society, Void of Vision call it a day and lots more! News: My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, Sleep Token, Download Festival, Void of Vision and more starting at (00:50). Reviews: Linkin Park starting at (46:59) and Poppy starting at (1:23:30). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    GRAMMY NOMINATIONS FOR KNOCKED LOOSE & SPIRITBOX + STATE CHAMPS REVIEW & COUNTERPARTS SURPRISE EP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 87:27


    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the 2025 Grammy nominations for Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, Alpha Wolf and more, Chiodos announce a 20th anniversary tour, The Ghost Inside cancel their fall tour, As I Lay Dying's ongoing disaster, plus new music from State Champs, Counterparts, Starset, The Plot In You, If Not For Me and lots more! News: Grammy Nominations for Rock and Metal, Chiodos, The Ghost Inside, Volumes, As I Lay Dying and more starting at (03:24). New Music: Starset, The Plot In You, If Not For Me, Thy Art Is Murder, Malevolence, and Revnoir starting at (38:47). Review: State Champs starting at (1:02:53) What We've Been Listening To: Counterparts starting at (1:20:00).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    PANIC! AT THE DISCO RETURN AND WHEN WE WERE YOUNG FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE 2025 LINEUP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 113:10


    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the 2025 When We Were Young Festival lineup, somehow Panic! at the Disco return, Linkin Park are already working on new music, Ghost ban cellphones at all their upcoming shows, My Chemical romance returned 5 years ago, plus we talk new albums from Make Them Suffer, Chase Atlantic, Cane Hill and lots more! News: When We Were Young Fest, Panic! at the Disco, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, As I Lay Dying and more starting at (03:37). New Music: Avoid, No Cure, Blood Command, and Senna starting at (59:05). Review: Make Them Suffer starting at (1:12:47) What We've Been Listening To: Cane Hill and Chase Atlantic starting at (1:35:18).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    LINKIN PARK CONTINUE DOMINANT REIGN, SONIC TEMPLE ANNOUNCE 2025 LINEUP, CULT OF THE LAMB GOES METAL!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 112:55


    This week Sam and Marcos discuss Linkin Park's continued success, Ice Nine Kills highest charting single, Sonic Temple's 2025 lineup, age restricted concerts, Megan Thee Stallion teams up with Spiritbox again, the return of a masked Hollywood Undead, Cult of the Lamb's new metal EP, plus new music from Fit For An Autopsy, Halsey, Sleep Theory and lots more! News: Ice Nine Kills, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me The Horizon, Sonic Temple Festival, As I Lay Dying and more starting at (05:17). New Music: Linkin Park, Hollywood Undead, Sleep Theory, Cult of the Lamb, Megan Thee Stallion, Spiritbox, and Not Enough Space starting at (53:09). What We've Been Listening To: Fit For An Autopsy, Halsey, and Ben Quad starting at (1:28:52). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    VANS WARPED TOUR RETURNS, SICK NEW WORLD LANDS LINKIN PARK, AND BAD OMENS UNLEASH MAYHEM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 126:51


    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the return of the Vans Warped Tour, Sick New World's 2025 lineup, Bad Omens massive performance at Mayhem Festival, Awsten Knight's update for Waterpark's fans, Sum 41 ending, Linkin Park dominating the charts with a classic, When We Were Young Festival's exclusive merch, new music from Silverstein, Underoath, Bloodywood, Real Friends, Nothing,Nowhere and lots more! News: Vans Warped Tour, Sick New World, Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Sum 41, Waterparks and more starting at (01:26). New Music: Silverstein, Underoath, Bloodywood, L.S.Dunes and Anxious starting at (1:11:26). Review: Real Friends starting at (1:37:38) What We've Been Listening To: Nothing,Nowhere and Dregg starting at (1:48:45). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    ICE NINE KILLS TERRIFYING NEW SONG, BAD OMENS AND POPPY SUBMIT FOR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION, & MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 132:06


    This week Sam and Marcos breakdown the new Terrifier inspired single from Ice Nine Kills, talk Bad Omens, Poppy, and Wage War submitting for Grammy consideration, Green Day dropping a toothbrush that plays Dookie, The All-American Rejects dropping off When We Were Young Festival for reasons, plus new music from Make Them Suffer, Memphis May Fire, Scowl, and lots more! News: Bad Omens, Poppy, Wage War, The All-American Rejects, Bring Me The Horizon and more starting at (02:19). New Music: Ice Nine Kills, Make Them Suffer, Memphis May Fire, Scowl, Ocean Grove and more starting at (38:21). Review: Seven Hours After Violet starting at (1:29:35) What We've Been Listening To: Balance And Composure, Trash Boat, Fever 333, 156/Silence, and Crucifiction starting at (1:44:13).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    SPIRITBOX BRING THE HYPE, THREE DAYS GRACE AND ADAM GONTIER REUNITE, AND MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 87:20


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Spiritbox taking over the scene once again, Three Days Grace reuniting with old vocalist Adam Gontier, 20 years of In Love & Death, new music from Coheed and Cambria, Stick To Your Guns, and Knosis, plus someone has a copyright on Blegh, review of the new album from Allt, and lots more! News: Spiritbox, Poppy, Jinjer, Three Days Grace, Nothing,Nowhere, The Used and more starting at (01:18). New Music: Coheed and Cambria, Stick To Your Guns, Knosis and more starting at (43:18). Review: Allt starting at (1:02:26)  What We've Been Listening To: Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows and Origami Angel starting at (1:16:22). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast 

    LINKIN PARK GET HEAVY, PARAMORE GET POLITICAL, & MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 87:02


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Linkin Park's heavy new single, Paramore's politics, Bad Omens and Sleep Token getting knighted, 20 years of American Idiot, if you're allowed to go to concerts if you don't know any of the band's songs, plus we review the new album from Rain City Drive and lots more! News: Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Sleep Token, Paramore, Fever 333, Green Day and more starting at (02:16). New Music: Linkin Park, Paleface Swiss, Grayscale, Ben Quad and more starting at (42:24).  Review: Rain City Drive starting at (1:07:34)  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    THE FACE(S) OF METALCORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 88:07


    This week Sam and Marcos talk MORE rumors of Warped Tour's return, Veil of Maya go on hiatus, songs for "the bedroom," a new TikTok trend called "encores," new music from Beartooth, Poppy, RedHook, TSS, plus a review of the new album from Void of Vision and more! News: Warped Tour, Veil of Maya, Being As An Ocean, When We Were Young Festival, and more starting at (00:42). New Music: Poppy, Beartooth, RedHook, TSS, Avralize, and more starting at (35:22). Review: Void of Vision starting at (1:03:39) What We've Been Listening To: Kingdom of Giants, Vended, and Zetra starting at (1:16:29) Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    THE RETURN OF WARPED TOUR IS IMMINENT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 95:14


    This week Sam and Marcos talk rumors of Warped Tour's return, Paramore working on new music, Linkin Park continued controversy and success, new songs from Underoath, Whitechapel, Jinjer and more plus review the new album from Kublai Khan TX! News: Warped Tour, Underoath, Whitechapel, Jinjer, Knocked Loose, Zebra and more starting at (38:09).  Reviews: Kublai Khan TX starting at (1:18:21). What We've Been Listening To: House of Protection starting at (1:29:10) Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    LINKIN PARK RETURN WITH NEW SINGER, NEW SINGLE, & NEW ALBUM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 85:29


    This week Sam and Marcos talk big news from Linkin Park including new singer Emily Armstrong, new single The Emptiness Machine, new album From Zero, and lots more! Plus our thoughts on new releases from Fame On Fire, Blink-182, and Future Place! News: Linkin Park at (1:51). Reviews: Fame On Fire starting at (50:40). What We've Been Listening To: Future Palace and Blink-182 starting at (1:10:00) Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    Valkyrae teams with Blessthefall, Bad Omens H***** Merch, Boston Manor 'Sundiver' Review and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 132:11


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Valkyrae's jump to metalcore, the Bad Omens merch deemed too explicit, new music from State Champs, Chase Atlantic, and Silverstein plus a review of Sundiver by Boston Manor, our thoughts on new albums from Marianas Trench, To The Grave, and Oceano plus lots more! Intro Topics: As it is reunion(?), Sid Wilson of Slipknot's accident, new Motionless in White album, new music from Miss May I and more. News: Chase Atlantic, State Champs, Silverstein, Within Destruction, Blessthefall, Gore, Belle Haven and more starting at (42:47). Reviews: Boston Manor starting at (1:20:16). What We've Been Listening To: Marianas Trench, To The Grave, Oceano starting at (1:57:37) Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    We Review New Albums From Stand Atlantic & Thrown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 26:04


    This week Sam and Marcos review new releases from Stand Atlantic and Thrown! Reviews: Stand Atlantic (1:24) and Thrown (15:56). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    Will Linkin Park Return, Is Jeris Johnson The Future of Metal, & Are We Sleeping On Marianas Trench?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 76:13


    This week Sam and Marcos talk a possible return of Linkin Park, Fever 333 announced their new album, Marianas Trench might be really good, Vic Fuentes is having another kid, Slipknot sells out Madison Square Garden, we review new releases from Jeris Johnson and Miss May I and lots more! News: Make Them Suffer, Kublai Khan TX, Real Friends, The Oral Cigarettes, House of Protection, and more starting at (28:32). Reviews: Miss May I (54:25) and Jeris Johnson (1:03:48). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    MAKE THEM SUFFER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, HAYLEY WILLIAMS POSTS SOTS, & OLI SYKES CONFIRMS POST HUMAN 3!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 82:02


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Make Them Suffer's long awaited new album, Hayley Williams sharing an SOTS post, Oli Sykes confirms Post Human 3, should camping for concerts be illegal, House of Protection drop music video of the year(?), a review of the new album from Siamese and lots more! News: Make Them Suffer, Kublai Khan TX, Real Friends, The Oral Cigarettes, House of Protection, and more starting at (31:33). Reviews: Siamese (1:04:04). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    GOJIRA WIN OLYMPIC METAL, MGK PARTNERS UP WITH JELLY ROLL, WATERPARKS CANCEL ALBUM, & LOTS MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 87:35


    This week Sam and Marcos talk Gojira's metal as hell performance at the Olympics, MGK and Jelly Roll serving up some country goodness, Waterparks cancel their new album, seeing Blink-182 and Pierce The Veil at Citi Field, My Chemical Romance Facebook page was hacked, a review of the new Four Year Strong album and lots more! News: MGK, Jelly Roll, Waterparks, Fit For An Autopsy, Better Lovers, Cane Hill, and more starting at (40:46). Reviews: Four Year Strong (1:11:38). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    DELUXE UNLOCKED: My Chemical Mystery!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 36:03


    My Chemical Romance leaked song and shelved album? Sam and Marcos are on the case! Enjoy an episode of SOTS Deluxe free this week and join the Patreon for access to all our deluxe episodes and more! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast --- Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    THE HOME TEAM GET LOUD, WINDWAKER GET VIOLENT, AND THE MAINE HAVEN'T LOST THEIR TOUCH!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 88:36


    This week Sam and Marcos talk new music from One Ok Rock, The Maine, Mayday Parade, Ice Nine Kills and more, review new albums from The Home Team and Windwaker, plus we went to the Northlane tour in Boston and lots more! News: One Ok Rock, The Maine, Mayday Parade, Ice Nine Kills, Miss May I and more starting at (33:25). Reviews: The Home Team (1:02:13) and Windwaker (1:16:12). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    MGK IS SAD, WATERPARKS ARE INDEPENDENT, PLUS REVIEWS FOR NEW ALBUMS FROM SPEED AND IN HEARTS WAKE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 73:27


    This week Sam and Marcos take Machine Gun Kelly (sad version), Waterparks breaking free of Fueled By Ramen, stage invasions, King For A Day goes double platinum, Starset fight AI with AI, review new albums from Speed and In Hearts Wake plus lots more! News: Machine Gun Kelly, Yungblud, Waterparks, Starset and more starting at (27:45). Reviews: Speed (49:32) and In Hearts Wake (57:45). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast    

    A Y'ALLTERNATIVE SUMMER WITH BILMURI, NOTHING,NOWHERE, & SCENE QUEEN + DAVE GROHL VS TAYLOR SWIFT?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 126:24


    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk expensive vinyl, Dave Grohl vs Taylor Swift, review new albums from Bilmuri, Nothing,Nowhere, and Scene Queen plus new music from Palace Royale, Loveless, Badflower, Magnolia Park and more! News: Palace Royale, Badflower, Loveless, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, Magnolia Park, Real Friends and more starting at (34:16). Reviews: Bilmuri (1:07:34), Scene Queen (1:25:33), and Nothing,Nowhere (1:44:04).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    CATCHING UP: BRING ME THE HORIZON, POPPY, TWENTY ONE PILOTS + WAGE WAR AND THE STORY SO FAR REVIEWS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 122:09


    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk big budget music videos from Twenty One Pilots and Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Barker's $1000 Meet and Greet, Poppy teaming up with Jordan Fish, Matty Mullins fronting Anberlin, Fever 333 dropping a hot new single, plus reviews of new albums from Wage War and The Story So Far and lots more! News: Twenty One Pilots, Bring Me The Horizon, Poppy, Fever 333, Anberlin and more starting at (47:23). Reviews: Wage War (1:29:34) and The Story So Far (1:46:55). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    WE REVIEW CONCRETE JUNGLE (THE OST) FROM BAD OMENS PLUS A DAY TO REMEMBER ARE BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 117:31


    This week Sam and Marcos review Concrete Jungle (The OST) from Bad Omens, welcome back A Day To Remember (sort of...), vibe out to a new Four Year Strong track, discuss some recent interviews with Oli Sykes, Waterparks continue to impress and lots more! Reviews: Bad Omens (1:08:38). News: A Day To Remember, Four Year Strong, Waterparks, Balance And Composure and more starting at (42:26). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    NEW ALBUMS FROM BRING ME THE HORIZON & TWENTY ONE PILOTS, PLUS BABYMETAL TEAM WITH ELECTRIC CALLBOY!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 175:01


    This week Sam and Marcos talk extensively about new albums from Bring Me The Horizon and Twenty One Pilots, plus BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy team up for the song of the summer, Nothing,Nowhere. announces his second album this year, Knocked Loose tops the charts and lots more! Reviews: Bring Me The Horizon (37:49) and Twenty One Pilots (1:57:38). News: Electric Callboy, BABYMETAL, Nothing,Nowhere., Bilmuri, Boston Manor and more starting at (10:32).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    WHO IS PARAMORE? THE USED ARE GOOD AGAIN?? MORE "ALBUM IN FULL" TOURS???

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 121:18


    This week Sam and Marcos can't believe people don't know who Paramore is, talk about all these "album in full" tours, talk about Anthony Fantano giving Knocked Loose a "Decent 9," dissect The Used, review new albums from One Step Closer, Telltale, and Mortal Reminder plus Static Dress, The Gloom in The Corner, and Future Place might be the future of this scene and lots more! Reviews: One Step Closer (45:52), Telltale (53:37), and Mortal Reminder (59:51). News: The Used, Static Dress, Future Place, Crossfaith, The Gloom In The Corner and more starting at (1:06:25).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    KNOCKED LOOSE ALBUM REVIEW, THE BLEEDERS TOUR, PALAYE ROYALE GO POP PUNK & MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 87:45


    This week Sam and Marcos talk about the The Bleeders Tour, review the new album from Knocked Loose, wonder if Blue Ridge Rock Festival will ever come back, discuss touring with cancelled bands, plus new music from Coheed And Cambria, The Plot In You, Stand Atlantic and lots more! Reviews: Knocked Loose (35:39). News: The Plot In You, Coheed And Cambria, Dark Divine, Palaye Royale, Stand Atlantic, Your's Truly and more starting at (1:02:32). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

    SLEEP TOKEN'S EXPENSIVE JACKET, STARSET RETURNS, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES ERUPT AND LOTS MORE!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 79:16


    This week Sam and Marcos talk about the $200 Sleep Token jacket, celebrate Starset's return, review Like Moths To Flames explosive new album, check out new project House of Protection from the ex-Fever 33 guys (and Jordan Fish?!?), get down with The Home Team and lots more! Reviews: Like Moths To Flames (31:16). News: The Home Team, Starlet, House of Protection, Windwaker, Speed, Fame On Fire and more starting at (44:03). GoFundMe for Bird: https://gofund.me/f45f70a2 Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    BRING ME THE HORIZON SPARK SATANIC PANIC! POPPY JOINS KNOCKED LOOSE! TWENTY ONE PILOTS BACK IT UP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 78:12


    This week Sam and Marcos investigate dark accusations involving Bring Me The Horizon, bow down before the might of Poppy and Knocked Loose, get bloody with Black Veil Brides, run it back with Twenty One Pilots, check out new music from Brazilian emo royalty Fresno and more! Reviews: Diamond Construct (22:42) and Microwave (30:52). News: Black Veil Brides, Knocked Loose, Poppy, twenty One Pilots, Fresno, Rain City Drive, Foxcult and more starting at (45:20). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    BAD OMENS ANNOUNCE THE OST, DAYSEEKER ARE OUR EMO KINGS, AND KISSING AT METALCORE SHOWS!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 111:12


    This week Sam and Marcos rejoice at Bad Omen's announcement of Concrete Jungle - The OST, celebrate our emo kings Dayseeker, proclaim SeeYouSpaceCowboy and Sasscore here to stay, get chaotic with Memphis May Fire, discuss kissing at metalcore shows and more! Reviews: Dayseeker (20:10), SeeYouSpaceCowboy (32:07), The Ghost Inside (47:55) and Jhariah (59:03). News: Bad Omens, Memphis May Fire, The Funeral Portrait, Left To Suffer, Banks Arcade, Calva Louise and more starting at (1:01:18). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    MOTIONLESS IN WHITE AT WRESTLEMANIA, IMMINENCE ARE THE FUTURE OF METALCORE, & JORDAN FISH RETURNS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 111:26


    This week Sam and Marcos celebrate Motionless In White's Wrestlemania performance, anoint Imminence the future of metalcore, welcome back Jordan Fish, party out with Scene Queen and 6arelyhuman, plus lots more! Reviews: Imminence (17:55), Northlane (35:48), Greyhaven (44:16) and Belmont (54:20). News: Motionless In White, Architects, Wage War, In Hearts Wake, Scene Queen, 6arelyhuman, Cane Hill and more starting at (1:01:18). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast

    SOTS x Too Close To Touch: The Story of For Keeps

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 90:28


    We sat down with Kenny and Mason of Too Close To Touch to discuss their new, and final, album For Keeps and the journey they embarked on to release this pivotal final chapter of the band's career. Listen to For Keeps: https://open.spotify.com/album/2vhDs4vI5ngRZCLW0a82yj?si=QH-51gYnQBy3l8Xb6v9fpw Follow the band on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tooclosetotouchband/ --- Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspodcastYT Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  

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