About this episode

The hosts discuss anticipated music releases for the second half of 2026 and introduce a new segment on the podcast.

YES YES Heavyists - we're half way through the year so this week on the show we round up the records we are looking forward to for the second half of 2026. Records from Burner, Barbarians of California and Vulgar Mephitis as well as many many more also - the inaugural installment of "THE WHEEEEEEELL OF RIIIIIIIIIFFS" is an incredible one, we talked about The Architects of Guilt by The Famine! Keep them coming as strong as this! love you all, Join the Discord to be part of the fun! Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all the time.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sonny Taylor, Gary Trelease

Topics covered

• music releases
• heavy music
• album recommendations
• music commentary
• podcast segments

Keywords

• sick albums
• H2 2026
• heavy music
• The WHEEL OF RIFFS
• The Architects of Guilt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Burner, Barbarians of California, Vulgar Mephitis, The Famine

Books & works: The Architects of Guilt

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