The Metal Maniacs Podcast

INSANE Underground Metal Reactions 🤯 | Night Of The Snake & MORE: The Metal Maniacs Podcast

The Metal Maniacs Podcast

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Metal Maniacs Podcast Hosted by Jay Ingersoll & Modd Welcome back, maniacs 🤘 In this 25th installment of our Reaction Series, Jay and Modd dive headfirst into another stacked lineup of underground heavy hitters from around the globe. From dark atmosphere and crushing riffs to raw emotion and pure aggression, this episode is all about discovering new music and giving you our unfiltered, honest reactions.

šŸ NIGHT OF THE SNAKE kicks things off with a powerful and immersive track that blends intensity, groove, and atmosphere. We break down the songwriting, production, and overall vibe while reacting to the music and visuals provided by the band. šŸ”— Night Of The Snake: https://linktr.ee/nightofthesnake

šŸ•Æļø FOURTH HEAVEN brings a darker, more cinematic approach with their single ā€œPriestess.ā€ Hailing from Italy, the band blends dark pop, modern metal, industrial, and heavy rock, creating an emotionally charged experience that feels ritualistic, elegant, and haunting. We react to the visuals, atmosphere, and emotional weight behind the song. šŸŽ„ Watch ā€œPriestessā€: https://youtu.be/HGUrExsgnbA šŸ“ø Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthheaven_/

🤘 VOODOO SHAKEDOWN delivers straight-up rock energy from Canada. With a full album Sprinkles of Psychosis on the way, we check out their latest release and talk about the band’s sound, momentum, and what’s coming next. šŸŽ§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4EVXqLaDoOIkB5ECKHfzZn šŸŽ„ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@voodooshakedown

šŸ”„ DEADWITXH represents Lansing, Michigan with a rage-fueled metalcore assault. We react to unreleased demo material from their upcoming debut album Misery Is All The Rage, diving into the raw aggression, emotion, and potential behind the project. šŸŽ§ Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/34XNykuGt8uxXhz3hd81wd šŸŒ«ļø OCEANS OF ASH brings heavy melodic post-metal from Sacramento, California. We check out tracks from their debut EP Smoke Dreams, focusing on atmosphere, dynamics, and emotional depth. šŸŽ§ Bandcamp: http://oceansofash.bandcamp.com

ā›“ļø DRAWN OUT hits with the intense single ā€œTrapped In A Prison.ā€ We react to the track and music video, breaking down its heaviness, structure, and impact. šŸŽ§ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/38HXklFvWqGjYg8gusYoxA

🌌 ENCELADO takes things into cosmic territory with their EP Pillars Of Creation. We react to the sound, themes, and atmosphere that make this project stand out. šŸŽ„ YouTube: https://youtu.be/afMdmoNOzZU

⚔ THE BLACKENING from Pamplona, Spain closes things out with their single ā€œNOTHING TO SAY.ā€ A modern metal/hardcore attack packed with emotion, breakdowns, and raw energy, we break down the track and its visual presentation. šŸŽ„ Music Video: https://youtu.be/uceFoPVBaYU šŸŽ§ Spotify: https://tr.ee/WJ3e0dVYAO

This episode is loaded with new music discovery, underground talent, and real reactions. If you love finding new heavy bands before they blow up, this one is mandatory listening. šŸ‘‰ Like, subscribe, and drop a comment telling us which band hit the hardest. šŸ‘‰ Available now on YouTube & Spotify. šŸ‘‰ Support the bands. Support the scene. 🤘

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