This Week in Metal | Top 5 New Releases

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   @manyhandsmakelightsnacks

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   "planetary butthole"?
   i mean, nasa has been probing uranus for years but i never thought the scans would see the light of day…

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   @mobiscuits8036

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Nonpoint is not metal. Fucking poser.

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   @josephconstantine1799

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   "Baby Barbas" 🤣🤣 great video this week, brother~🤘🤘

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   @WaitingInTheDarkOFFICIAL

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Hi Jon, I’ve been watching HMP for a while and wanted to throw something at you that I can’t resolve on my own.

   I spent years in hip-hop and rap — writing lyrics, trying different ideas, hopping genres. I’ve decided to distance myself from that completely. I’m not trying to hybridize it. I’m treating it as a closed chapter.

   What’s left is my voice. I’m working on singing instead of rapping: more resonance, more tone, more sustain. I’m collaborating with producers on doom-leaning tracks that I write lyrics for and sing over.

   The odd part is the reality of my genre history. Rap trained me to think in rhythm, breath, and density. Doom is asking for weight, space, and a different kind of honesty and vocal use. I don’t know yet whether that background is an advantage or something I have to unlearn.
   I figured if anyone would find that an interesting quandary, it might be you! 😁

   Thanks for your content!

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   @karasikryan4

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Dude these videos are my Saturday morning ritual thank you. Also old ruins scratches an itch I didn’t even know I had, brings me back to when I was a teen first discovering metal way back when. Thank you 🙏

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   @redbeard_viii

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Villagers of Ioannina City is my pick for underrated album of the year unless they get noticed more. Their new album is fantastic!

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   @calinmihai9758

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Great entertaining show 👍 Submasq is a revelation. Never knew they exist. It reminds me of Verbal Delirium. Another crazy album (2022).

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   @Submasq

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Wowwww!! Thank you ❤

   Schizophrenic, weird and extremely eclectic — finally, someone understands what we were trying to do 😂

   Seriously though, Thank you so much for listening, for embracing the madness, and for the kind words! ❤️

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   @DrunkenWerewolves

   September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

   Thank you Jon, always nice to listen to your opinion!
   I liked the new Anthrax album. I listened to some of it, and my favourite song so far is "Everybody's got a plan" 🤘
   Also thanks you for the Submasq recommendation, I haven't heard of them before, but that album cover looks so fun and weird 🤘
   Oh, on that note, Anthrax's album art is also pretty "weird", as in a little surrealistic, kinds fitting for prog metal. And I think it's great!!

   And, unrelated to music, I'm also very happy winter is coming. I really dislike summer and heat, cold and rain is my natural habitat 🫶

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    @ofadetergentsud

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Nonpoint are a bunch of arrogant jerks who never showed up to their own shows before they got signed.

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    @laszlomandak370

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Villagers Of Ioannina City:Venceremos🤘🇬🇷

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    @jordancampbell8818

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Anthrax new albums is great! But Ch’aom EP just entranced me when I listened to it! Great tremolo licks, crazy dissonant moments. Excellent! Taskforce Toxicator was a classic thrash one for this week too! Need to still listen to Creeper Bud, Sea Sleeper, Komutator

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    @nicksanfilippo9513

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Ch'ahom is my top pick this week. will have to check out Old Ruins…. was just playing some Diablo 4 with some spare time i had today lol

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    @GregorGregor-st9by

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    John, to be true, I’ve always liked Anthrax for their unconventional approach within the "Big Four." Heavy metal vocals paired with a fierce guitar gallop—mixed with numerous pop-culture references (literature, comics) and political themes—were a treat for my ears. Meanwhile, the guys' laid-back style was a treat for the eyes. Besides, Anthrax was and remains the most "punk" band in the traditional thrash scene. What’s more, their influence on nu-metal and groove metal remains somewhat underrated. After decades and numerous upheavals, they remain the brightest spot on the map of thrash giants. Their latest album is the ultimate proof of this. Sure, it might not be quite as strong as its predecessor (but i'm not sure yet, it's too erly to call which of 3 second Belladonna era Anthrax albums it the best or worst for me), but the guys are still trying new things (like black metal elements) and remain socially and politically engaged. Their music is alive; they aren't trying—and never have tried—to build a monument to themselves. Anthrax is electric, is eclectic, is social aware and i'm lovin' it. That’s what I value most about them. As for the latest Submasq—well, they’re trying to be as eclectic as Wyclef Jean was on his solo albums during his prime. Good on them! Old Ruins as the number one album? Great choice; no further questions here. Cheers, G.

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    @thomasjames6680

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Metal is pure greatness, and finding the band's that fit with a cool game works. First hearing Imaginations From The Other Side by Blind Guardian was my moment. Raised listening to hard rock and then finding, as a table top gamer, metal was "it". And I wish I knew of old style power metal and black metal back in the early 90s. No regrets liking hard rock and some goth (Sisters of Mercy in their peak still sounds great), but Helloween and Blind Guardian, as a gamer? Peak.

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    @shiukongyu7819

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Falling in Reverse's new song is not that bad, but Slipknot…….
    And not to mention Trivium, Architects…… what a bad week at the metal camp.

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    @TheJoshuaborden

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Anthrax suck.

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    @Zeitgeist6

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Not super heavy but have you heard the new Villagers of Ioannina City album (Venceremos)?
    It's pretty awesome.

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    @Tom-B4848

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Hey check out the new one from Sea Sleeper. Came out yesterday

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    @dogbobson7016

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Nice threads, I have that WITTR tour shirt 😉

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    @georgejaniec

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    It turns out that all you have to discover is “Mount Arreat” where “Once There Was Light” and the Old Ruins performance can make your weekend unforgettable, actually within seconds! What a choice!!! Happy Heavy Metal Philosophy everybody 👌🤝🙃🤘

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    @Vølkien-13

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    Shout out to nonpoint. Underrated AF.
    But for me this week Ch'ahom easily takes the top spot, the album was fantastic.

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    @upintheheat

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    John, you are my primary source for the new best metal. I always hit you first before checking anything. Thank you, father, for your holy sermon. 🙏

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    @Nerdgasm73

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    I've listened to the new Anthrax album 4 times since yesterday. I don't see myself stopping either. The last 4 Anthrax albums(minus the live album) have all been consistently great for me. And that's with 2 different lead singers.

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    @davidbidwell4091

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    There’s some pretty good albums in there bro. I’m really enjoying your channel,keep it going.

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    @tsalagi78

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    🤘🏽💀🤘🏽

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    @fed666

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    "Planetary butthole" 😂😂😂 Nice name for a band… 🤣🤣🤣

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    @TexFP82

    September 21, 2026 at 4:10 pm

    My dude… I look forward to your videos Brother !

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