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Xero Distortion

By Richard Harris

Reviews and in-depth looks for heavy metal songs and albums.
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Ep 66: Artificial Brain - Artificial Brain

Xero DistortionJul 17, 2022

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Ep 66: Artificial Brain - Artificial Brain

Ep 66: Artificial Brain - Artificial Brain

Today, we're going to be looking at the self-titled third album from Artificial Brain. It was released June 3, 2022, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 45 minutes.
Jul 17, 202201:10:32
Ep 65: The Algorithm - Data Renaissance

Ep 65: The Algorithm - Data Renaissance

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album from the Algorithm, Data Renaissance. It was released June 3, 2022, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 39 minutes.
Jul 09, 202201:03:25
Ep 64: Ibaraki - Rashomon

Ep 64: Ibaraki - Rashomon

Today, we're going to be looking at the debut album from Matt K. Heafy's (Trivium) Ibaraki project, Rashomon. It was released May 6, 2022, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 61 minutes.

Jun 21, 202201:37:09
Ep 63: Design Flaw - Beasts of a Future Decay EP

Ep 63: Design Flaw - Beasts of a Future Decay EP

Today, we're going to be looking at the EP Beasts of a Future Decay from Design Flaw. It was released April Fools Day 2022, it consists of 4 tracks and runs 18 minutes.

May 10, 202226:45
Ep 62: Iotunn - Access All Worlds

Ep 62: Iotunn - Access All Worlds

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Access All Worlds from Iotunn. It was released February 26, 2021, it consists of 7 tracks and runs 61 minutes.

May 04, 202248:08
Ep 61: The Contortionist - Our Bones EP

Ep 61: The Contortionist - Our Bones EP

Today, we're going to be looking at the Our Bones EP from The Contortionist. It was released August 9, 2019, it consists of 4 tracks and runs 14 minutes.

Apr 18, 202242:56
Ep 60: Meshuggah - Immutable

Ep 60: Meshuggah - Immutable

Today, we're going to be looking at the long-awaited new album Immutable from Meshuggah. It was released April Fool's Day 2022, it consists of 13 tracks and runs 66 minutes.
Apr 12, 202251:22
Ep 59: Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia

Ep 59: Animals as Leaders - Parrhesia

Today, we're going to be looking at the long-awaited new album Parrhesia from Animals as Leaders. It was released March 25,2022, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 37 minutes.
Apr 04, 202243:50
Ep 58: Trivium - In the Court of the Dragon

Ep 58: Trivium - In the Court of the Dragon

Today, we're going to be looking at the album In the Court of the Dragon from Trivium. It was released October 8, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 52 minutes.
Mar 29, 202201:07:09
Ep 57: Hath - All That Was Promised

Ep 57: Hath - All That Was Promised

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album All That Was Promised from Hath. It was released March 4, 2022, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 51 minutes.

Mar 22, 202255:07
Ep 56: Blood Incantation - Timewave Zero

Ep 56: Blood Incantation - Timewave Zero

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album Timewave Zero from Blood Incantation. It was released February 25, 2022, it consists of 8 tracks and runs 40 minutes.

Mar 09, 202252:45
Ep 55: Persefone - Metanoia

Ep 55: Persefone - Metanoia

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Metanoia from Persefone. It was released Febuary 4, 2022, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 57 minutes.

Mar 01, 202254:38
Ep 54: Korn - Requiem

Ep 54: Korn - Requiem

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Requiem from Korn. It was released February 4, 2022, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 32 minutes.

Feb 24, 202201:04:42
Ep 53: Fernwah - Approaching Oblivion

Ep 53: Fernwah - Approaching Oblivion

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Approaching Oblivion from Fernwah. It was released December 31, 2021, it consists of 7 tracks and runs 26 minutes.
Feb 07, 202255:54
Ep 52: Underoath - Voyeurist

Ep 52: Underoath - Voyeurist

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album Voyeurist from Underoath. It was released January 14, 2022, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 38 minutes.

Jan 31, 202258:17
Ep 51: Shadow of Intent - Elegy

Ep 51: Shadow of Intent - Elegy

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album Elegy from Shadow of Intent. It was released January 14, 2022, it consists of 13 tracks and runs 60 minutes.

Jan 25, 202201:02:60
Ep 50: Wilderun - Epigone

Ep 50: Wilderun - Epigone

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Epigone from Wilderun. It was released January 7, 2022, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 62 minutes.

Jan 17, 202201:10:20
Ep 49: Knocked Loose - A Tear in the Fabric of Life analysis

Ep 49: Knocked Loose - A Tear in the Fabric of Life analysis

Today, we're going to be at the story and lyrics of the surprise EP from Knocked Loose, A Tear in the Fabric of Life. It was released October 13, 2021, it consists of 6 tracks and runs 21 minutes.

Jan 12, 202201:15:08
Ep 48: Best of 2021

Ep 48: Best of 2021

Today, we're going to be looking at are my favorite albums, songs and whatnot for the year 2021. Definitely let me know what you think of my picks and give me your picks, because we're all going to see things differently. HAPPY NEW YEAR, YA FILTHY ANIMALS!

Jan 02, 202201:32:06
Ep 47: Slaughter to Prevail - Kolostom

Ep 47: Slaughter to Prevail - Kolostom

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Kolostom from Slaughter to Prevail. It was released August 13, 2021, it consists of 5 tracks and runs 49 minutes.
Dec 27, 202101:22:10
Ep 46: Vended - What is It//Kill It

Ep 46: Vended - What is It//Kill It

Today, we're going to be looking at the debut EP from Vended, What is It//Kill It. It was released November 12, 2021, it consists of 5 tracks and runs 18 minutes.
Dec 21, 202156:30
Ep 45: Cynic - Ascension Codes

Ep 45: Cynic - Ascension Codes

Today, we're going to be looking at the new Cynic album Ascension Codes. It was released November 26, 2021, it consists of 18 tracks and runs 49 minutes, 9 seconds.
Dec 14, 202101:04:35
Ep 44: Warforged - I: Voice analysis

Ep 44: Warforged - I: Voice analysis

Today, I'm going to review Warforged's debut full-length album I: Voice. Released May 10, 2019, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 73 minutes, 1 second.
Dec 07, 202102:13:56
Ep 43: Warforged - Essence of the Land EP analysis (Revamped)

Ep 43: Warforged - Essence of the Land EP analysis (Revamped)

Today, I'm going to revisiting/reanalyzing the EP Essence of the Land by the band Warforged. Released January 2, 2014. It consists of 4 tracks and runs 14 minutes, 20 seconds.
Nov 28, 202101:07:54
Ep 42: Limp Bizkit - STILL SUCKS

Ep 42: Limp Bizkit - STILL SUCKS

Today, we're going to be looking at the fabled new Limp Bizkit album STILL SUCKS. It was released Halloween 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 32 minutes, 7 seconds.
Nov 20, 202101:17:60
Ep 41.2: Mastodon - ...and Grim

Ep 41.2: Mastodon - ...and Grim

Today, we're going to be looking at the second disc of the new album Hushed and Grim by Mastodon. The album was released October 29, 2021, and consists of 15 tracks and runs 86 minutes, 32 seconds. This disc has 7 tracks and runs 43 minutes, 20 seconds.

Nov 12, 202101:14:32
Ep 41.1: Mastodon - Hushed...

Ep 41.1: Mastodon - Hushed...

Today, we're going to be looking at the first disc of the new album Hushed and Grim by Mastodon. The album was released October 29, 2021, and consists of 15 tracks and runs 86 minutes, 32 seconds. This disc has 8 tracks and runs 43 minutes, 12 seconds.

Nov 06, 202101:09:60
Ep 40: Others by No One - Book II: Where Stories Come From

Ep 40: Others by No One - Book II: Where Stories Come From

Today, we're going to be looking at the long-awaited album Book II: Where Stories Come From by Others by No One. It was released October 22, 2021, it consists of 13 tracks and runs 74 minutes, 42 seconds.

Oct 29, 202101:23:38
Ep 39: Twelve Foot Ninja - Vengeance

Ep 39: Twelve Foot Ninja - Vengeance

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album Vengeance by Twelve Foot Ninja. It was released October 15, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 34 minutes, 17 seconds.

Oct 22, 202101:01:53
Ep 38: Four Stroke Baron - Classics

Ep 38: Four Stroke Baron - Classics

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album Classics by Four Stroke Baron. It was released October 1, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 51 minutes, 11 seconds.
Oct 16, 202159:20
Ep 37: Sleep Token - This Place Will Become Your Tomb

Ep 37: Sleep Token - This Place Will Become Your Tomb

Today, we're going to be looking at the sophmore album This Place Will Become Your Tomb by the band Sleep Token. It was released September 24, 2021, it consists of 12 tracks and runs 52 minutes, 6 seconds.
Oct 08, 202150:38
Ep 36: Rivers of Nihil - The Work

Ep 36: Rivers of Nihil - The Work

Today, we're going to be looking at the new album The Work by the band Rivers of Nihil. It was released September 24, 2021, it consists of 11 tracks and runs 64 minutes, 34 seconds.
Oct 01, 202101:39:33
Ep 35: Spiritbox - Eternal Blue

Ep 35: Spiritbox - Eternal Blue

Today, we're going to be looking at the long-awaited debut album Eternal Blue by the band Spiritbox. It was released September 24, 2021, it consists of 12 tracks and runs 43 minutes, 12 seconds.

Sep 24, 202101:19:26
Ep 34: Jinjer - Wallflowers

Ep 34: Jinjer - Wallflowers

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Wallflowers by the band Jinjer. It was released August 27, 2021, it consists of 11 tracks and runs 47 minutes, 21 seconds.

Sep 18, 202101:08:11
Ep 33: Burial in the Sky - The Consumed Self

Ep 33: Burial in the Sky - The Consumed Self

Today, we're going to be looking at the album The Consumed Self by the band Burial in the Sky. It was released August 13, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 57 minutes, 45 seconds.

Sep 13, 202101:20:54
Ep 32: Leprous - Aphelion

Ep 32: Leprous - Aphelion

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Aphelion by the band Leprous. It was released August 27, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 56 minutes, 10 seconds.

Sep 05, 202102:03:33
Ep 31: Between the Buried and Me - Colors II

Ep 31: Between the Buried and Me - Colors II

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Colors II by the band Between the Buried and Me. It was released August 20, 2021, it consists of 12 tracks and runs 78 minutes, 40 seconds.
Aug 27, 202102:12:43
Ep 30: Lorna Shore - ...And I Return to Nothingness

Ep 30: Lorna Shore - ...And I Return to Nothingness

Today, we're going to be looking at the EP ...And I Return to Nothingness by the band Lorna Shore. It was released August 13, 2021, it consists of 3 tracks and runs 18 minutes, 2 seconds.

Aug 20, 202101:08:56
Ep 29: Fear Factory - Aggression Continuum

Ep 29: Fear Factory - Aggression Continuum

Today, we're going to be looking at the album Aggression Continuum by the band Fear Factory. It was released June 18, 2021, it consists of 10 tracks and runs 48 minutes, 34 seconds.
Aug 13, 202101:28:20
Ep 28: Don't Call It A Comeback

Ep 28: Don't Call It A Comeback

This week...we get back to it. We'll discuss why I walked away, why I'm back and what there is to look forward to over the horizon.

Aug 06, 202101:45:11
Seven - Interdimensional, Act II: Set Fire to Saturn album review

Seven - Interdimensional, Act II: Set Fire to Saturn album review

Today, I'm going to review the second half of the new double album from Seven, Set Fire to Saturn. Released October 30, 2020, it consists of 7 tracks and runs 50 minutes, 13 seconds.
Jan 02, 202127:31
Seven - Interdimensional, Act I: A Ghost in Cepheus album review

Seven - Interdimensional, Act I: A Ghost in Cepheus album review

Today, I'm going to review the first half of the new double album from Seven, A Ghost in Cepheus. Released October 30, 2020, it consists of 7 tracks and runs 48 minutes, 21 seconds.
Jan 01, 202127:49
Black Crown Initiate - Violet Portraits of Doomed Escape album review

Black Crown Initiate - Violet Portraits of Doomed Escape album review

Today, I'm going to be looking at the album Violent Portraits of Doomed Escape by the band Black Crown Initiate. It was released August 7, 2020, it consists of 9 tracks and runs 50 minutes, 9 seconds.
Dec 30, 202053:06
Kardashev - The Baring of Shadows album review

Kardashev - The Baring of Shadows album review

Today, I'm going to be looking at The Baring of Shadows by the band Kardashev. It was released May 12, 2020, consists of 4 tracks and runs 25 minutes, 54 seconds. Check it out at https://kardashev.bandcamp.com/album/the-baring-of-shadows.

Dec 24, 202017:39
Mantra - Medium album analysis

Mantra - Medium album analysis

Today, I'm going to review the album Medium by Mantra. Released October 18, 2019, it consists of 3 tracks, all running 17 minutes, 7 seconds.

Dec 21, 202048:41
The Lylat Continuum - Zero single

The Lylat Continuum - Zero single

Today, we're going to look at the new song from The Lylat Continuum, Zero. It was released on December 3rd ahead of their debut album, Ephemeral (out February 19th) and runs 10 minutes, 25 seconds.

Dec 18, 202009:54
VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways single

VOLA - Head Mounted Sideways single

Today, we're going to look at the new single from VOLA, Head Mounted Sideways. It was released on November 19th and runs 5 minutes, 35 seconds.

Dec 15, 202010:04
Leprous - Castaway Angels single

Leprous - Castaway Angels single

Today, we're going to look at the new single from Leprous, Castaway Angels. It was released on December 4th and it runs 4 minutes, 56 seconds.

Dec 12, 202009:13
Cryptodira - The Angel of History album review

Cryptodira - The Angel of History album review

Today, we're going to look at the new album from Cryptodira, The Angel of History. It was released on December 4th consists of 8 tracks amd runs 47 minutes, 5 seconds..
Dec 10, 202026:04
Lucid Planet - Lucid Planet II album review

Lucid Planet - Lucid Planet II album review

Today, I'm going to be looking at Lucid Planet II, the new album from Lucid Planet. It was released November 14, 2020, consists of 8 tracks and runs 68 minutes, 12 seconds.
Dec 04, 202026:15