Show Notes
Answering extensive e-mail questions about the upcoming Spirit Adrift album. Determining the best riffs of 1984, talking about the best death-doom bands, pondering whether or not Dave Mustaine is a top 5 riffer, and eulogizing one of the greatest singers of all time Terry Reid with the first-ever BRE listening party. Album of discussion: Spirit Adrift - Album 6 TBA (2026) Terry Reid - Seed Of Memory (1976)
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