How Did This New Metal Artist Blow Up So Fast? Steve OG 2026-09-22 | How Did This New Metal Artist Blow Up So Fast?
This Ice Nine Kills Chorus Is FABULOUS! Steve OG 2025-10-10 | "The Laugh Track" by Ice Nine Kills is a delightful rollercoaster of harmony and heaviness!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Ice Nine Kills The Laugh Track reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @IceNineKills's original: youtube.com/watch?v=2fbVUmH6mY00:00 Context0:29 Reaction5:46 Analysis & Review6:51 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Great Heavy Band Has Serious Depth! Steve OG 2025-10-09 | HEAVENSGATE have impressed me early on with their brilliantly honed brutal sound and I was not expecting this gorgeous song "Petrichor" from them!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Heavensgate Petrichor reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: youtube.com/watch?v=ktkwMhjoe6U0:00 Context0:15 Reaction3:58 Analysis & Review5:01 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Of Mice & Men Release Another BANGER! Steve OG 2025-10-08 | "Troubled Water" by Of Mice & Men is super catchy and heavy in all the right places.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Of Mice & Men Troubled Water reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @OMandMTV's original: youtube.com/watch?v=PZWapqiGzZQ0:00 Context0:10 Reaction3:59 Analysis & Review5:00 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
When The Music Is So Heavy You Just Laugh Steve OG 2025-10-07 | This is a band called Varials with a song called "I'll Find The Dark" and it is maybe the heaviest thing I've ever heard. Really enjoyed this!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Varials I'll Find The Dark reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @VarialsPA's original: youtube.com/watch?v=87TdwWoWPJg0:00 Context0:09 Reaction4:06 Analysis & Review5:36 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
A Brand New Band? Theyre Incredible! Steve OG 2025-10-06 | FiRSUN blew me away a bit with this song called "Speak". So good!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis FiRSUN Speak reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @FiRSUNmusic original: youtube.com/watch?v=RLjfeDJXpzc0:00 Context0:19 Reaction3:41 Analysis & Review4:41 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Ghost Song Is Full Of Delights! Steve OG 2025-10-05 | "Zenith" by Ghost is a jaunty slice of spooky joy! Very much enjoyed this one.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Ghost Zenith reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @thebandGhost's original: youtube.com/watch?v=-9d7ijai2Zg0:00 Context0:32 Reaction6:32 Analysis & Review7:59 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Brand New 2025 Band Is Impressive! Steve OG 2025-10-04 | The Audacity are a brand new band having only just released their first music in 2025. This song called "The Matterhorn" is the first time I've heard them and it's pretty damn good!🔓 Be first to hear of the best new bands by joining my Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis The Audacity The Matterhorn reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: youtube.com/watch?v=RzeVs4ixxYI0:00 Context0:13 Reaction3:08 Analysis & Review4:57 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Brand New Artist Is Turning Heads! Steve OG 2025-10-03 | Cenobia is a brand new artist with just 2 songs out so far. This song "Throne Of Want" has a super tasty guitar riff and groove!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Cenobia Throne Of Want reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @CenobiaOfficial's original: youtube.com/watch?v=XAOzOUoYNOM0:00 Context0:20 Reaction6:11 Analysis & Review8:12 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Deaf Havana Album Is An Emotional Rollercoaster! Steve OG 2025-10-03 | "We're Never Getting Out" by Deaf Havana features impressive vocals and brilliant songwriting from the beginning. It also makes some very interesting artistic choices along the way. Great record.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Deaf Havana We're Never Getting Out album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album. 0:00 Context0:44 Life in a Forward Motion Reaction 4:16 Carousel Reaction 8:12 Break Reaction 12:03 Lawn Tennis Reaction 14:28 Car Crash Reaction 19:05 Hurts To Be Lonely Reaction 23:04 Frida 1939 Reaction 26:01 Dog Reaction 29:18 Cigarettes & Hotel Beds Reaction 32:57 We're Never Getting Out Reaction 36:23 Tracing Lines Reaction 40:32 I'll Be Around Reaction 43:50 Analysis & Review47:15 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Are GORE. Getting Better? Steve OG 2025-10-03 | "If You Do Not Fear Me..." is the second EP from new band GORE. Does it live up to the promise of their debut?🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Gore. If You Do Not Fear Me reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this EP. Check them out on YouTube at @Gore.TheBand !0:00 Context0:56 Wrath Re-listen5:34 Sepsis Re-listen9:04 Orbiting Reaction12:11 Like You Meant It Reaction16:34 Analysis & Review19:42 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Why Did They Delete An Entire Album? Steve OG 2025-10-02 | Deaf Havana are releasing a brand new album in 2025 called "We're Never Getting Out" and singer James Veck-Gilodi joined the podcast for a conversation all about it. We also chat about the evolutions their music has gone through over the years and the challenges they experienced along the way.You can keep up with Deaf Havana through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0exhrQcReCdr11oPbOh22M?si=CI2-AidNThip07LDHcq1mA- YouTube: youtube.com/@DeafHavana- Instagram: instagram.com/deafhavana- TikTok: tiktok.com/@deafhavana🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Coming Up0:34 Welcome2:03 Why scrap a whole album?5:11 Deaf Havana's sonic evolution6:36 Unearthing the new album's soundscape10:42 How James fell into lead vocals13:33 James' song writing process20:38 The difficult journey to sobriety23:37 The pitfalls of signing record deals...27:35 And some of the upsides...28:54 What next for James and Deaf Havana?31:14 Closing remarks
Does The Full PRESIDENT EP Reveal Anything New? Steve OG 2025-10-01 | "King Of Terrors" is the debut EP from PRESIDENT which has been a controversial band in the modern metal scene as it seems to be rather marmite amongst listeners. Do the last 2 tracks reveal anything new about their sound?🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis President King Of Terrors EP reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this EP in full. 0:00 Context1:10 In The Name Of The Father Re-listen4:58 Fearless Re-listen8:33 RAGE Re-listen12:43 Destroy Me Re-listen15:25 Dionysus Reaction18:25 Conclave Reaction21:53 Analysis & Review29:08 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Ghost Album Is A JOURNEY! Steve OG 2025-09-27 | "Impera" by Ghost is overall quite lovely with some moments that I truly enjoyed. Journeying through this band's entire catalogue of albums has been super fulfilling!📺 Discover even more on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Ghost Impera reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album.0:00 Context2:06 Imperium Reaction 3:55 Kaisarion Reaction 9:01 Spillways Re-listen 13:07 Call Me Little Sunshine Reaction 17:04 Hunter's Moon Reaction 21:22 Watcher in the Sky Reaction 27:11 Dominion Reaction 28:35 Twenties Reaction 32:43 Darkness at the Heart of My Love Reaction 37:40 Griftwood Reaction 42:57 Bite of Passage Reaction 43:27 Respite on the Spitalfields Reaction 50:05 Analysis & Review52:31 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
The New Dying Wish Album Is DARK! Steve OG 2025-09-26 | "Flesh Stays Together" is the latest album from Dying Wish and somehow it manages to sound heavier than the previous album whilst also having more singing moments? Quite a feat!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Dying Wish Flesh Stays Together album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album. 0:00 Context0:31 I Don't Belong Anywhere Reaction 4:36 A Curse Upon Iron Reaction 8:34 I'll Know You're Not Around Reaction 12:19 Revenge in Carnage Reaction 14:53 Nothing Like You Reaction 19:11 Surrender Everything Reaction 22:18 Moments I Regret Reaction 26:02 Empty the Chamber Reaction 28:53 Heaven Departs Reaction 32:57 Flesh Stays Together Reaction 37:00 Analysis & Review39:27 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
How 1 Songwriting Discovery Changed Their Music Forever Steve OG 2025-09-25 | James Morgan is the vocalist and founding member of Catsclaw who released their debut album in 2025 called "Perfect Death". He joins the podcast for a conversation in which we talk about the emotive power of heavy metal music, how Catsclaw's music is created, and a key songwriting discovery which has changed the way he approaches his music now.You can keep up with Catsclaw through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7wOW98O5VLYYbJxntYe799?si=T7jHmVIdTeSVC1SXbH9yGg- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@catsclawband- Instagram: instagram.com/catsclawband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Coming Up0:33 Welcome1:23 James' journey into heavy music4:57 Where did the name come from?7:48 Catsclaw's hands-on writing process18:27 Most people don't listen to lyrics??22:35 Small details can have a huge impact31:48 Trying to find the work life balance33:59 Are record labels on the way out?37:17 The ups and downs of releasing music43:40 The next evolution for Catsclaw49:23 Appreciating people noticing small details52:18 Facing our own mortality through music58:04 The future is bright for Catsclaw1:00:40 Closing remarks#thall
They Are Back With A BANGER! Steve OG 2025-09-24 | "Your Touch" is Reliqa's first single since their album "Secrets Of The Future" and it is a corker!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Reliqa Your Touch reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Check out @Reliqa on YouTube!0:00 Context0:16 Reaction4:30 Analysis & Review5:57 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This I PREVAIL Album Is Actually Great! Steve OG 2025-09-23 | "Violent Nature" by I Prevail is a very well put together series of songs with some big standout moments.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis I Prevail Violent Nature album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album.0:00 Context0:35 Synthetic Soul Reaction 5:05 NWO Reaction 7:47 Pray Reaction 11:32 Annihilate Me Reaction 14:56 Violent Nature Reaction 17:12 Rain Re-listen20:36 Into Hell Re-listen23:48 Crimson & Clover Reaction 27:35 God Reaction 30:10 Stay Away Reaction 33:20 Analysis & Review36:45 Rating#iprevail --------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Don Broco Are FULL Of Surprises Steve OG 2025-09-22 | "Disappear" is the latest song from Don Broco and it has quite a variety of moments within it! 🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Don Broco Disappear reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @DonBroco's original: youtube.com/watch?v=96q5_1-YAfs0:00 Context0:12 Reaction4:05 Analysis & Review5:03 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
The Devil Wears Prada Delighted Me With This! Steve OG 2025-09-20 | This double song music video by The Devil Wears Prada was very enjoyable. They clearly put quite a lot of effort into this!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis The Devil Wears Prada That Same Place Where The Flowers Never Grow reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @TDWP's Artists' original: youtube.com/watch?v=S0ka4TeYE5k0:00 Context0:17 Where The Flowers Never Grow Reaction5:58 Wave Reaction9:02 Analysis & Review10:08 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Unprocessed Explore A New Sound? Steve OG 2025-09-19 | "Beyond Heaven's Gate" is the latest song from Unprocessed and it's got a surprisingly straight forward indie rock sound early on but then... things get interesting!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: 0:00 Context0:12 Reaction3:27 Analysis & Review4:22 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Why Do Dance Gavin Dance Create Such Wild Music? Steve OG 2025-09-18 | Andrew Wells and Matt Mingus of Dance Gavin Dance joined for a conversation about their latest album "Pantheon". In this conversation we delve into some of the creative process of their song-writing over the years, hear the back story of the George Clinton feature, and get a taste of what may be coming next from them.You can keep up with Dance Gavin Dance through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6guC9FqvlVboSKTI77NG2k?si=WM60vq6FTK6XTm8LJ07jXw- YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCkmEoZbpH7jPCe1_Ym4XJdQ- Official Website: dancegavindanceband.com- Instagram: instagram.com/dancegavindance- Facebook: facebook.com/DanceGavinDance- TikTok: tiktok.com/@dgdtheband🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Coming Up0:43 Welcome1:35 Maintaining consistency over the years3:34 DGD's most stylistically diverse record?6:34 Side projects allow creative freedom8:59 The challenges of being DGD's vocalist12:59 The George Clinton feature16:01 Mario Kart inspiration on the new album?18:06 Embracing creative chaos28:41 Genre bending becoming more mainstream?33:41 Approaching Pantheon as a listener37:18 Closing remarks#dancegavindance
Thornhills New Song Surprised Me! Steve OG 2025-09-17 | "Mercia" by Thornhill is a bit of a journey and so worth the time!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Thornhill Mercia reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @thornhillmelb's original: youtube.com/watch?v=e1FeYokCSv00:00 Context0:33 Reaction6:56 Analysis & Review8:39 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Band Is Simply BRILLIANT! Steve OG 2025-09-17 | AVRALIZE released another delightful song in "bite my tongue". This album is shaping up to be fabulous!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Avralize my bite tongue reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @avralizemusic's original: youtube.com/watch?v=XymLCOq2KXo0:00 Context0:17 Reaction4:06 Analysis & Review5:30 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Is This Thall Band The Future Of Metal? Steve OG 2025-09-16 | Catsclaw are a super heavy thall metal project created by James Morgan and Vildhjarta's Calle Thomer. This album is called "Perfect Death" and is pretty darn fun! 🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Catsclaw Perfect Death album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Check out Catsclaw on YouTube here: @catsclawband 0:00 Context0:37 Perfect Death Re-listen4:05 Become The Blade Reaction7:20 The Shield Reaction10:27 Remember The Days Reaction14:59 Namesake Re-listen19:01 The Old Way Re-listen22:03 Measured Twice Reaction25:12 Lesser Son Reaction29:34 Gaspar Reaction33:24 Analysis & Review35:33 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
The Plot In You KEEPS Stunning Me! Steve OG 2025-09-15 | The Plot In You have created another incredible piece of music with their latest release "Silence". I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing this for the first time here.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis The Plot In You Silence reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @THEPLOTINYOU's original: youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3eMRLhdZg0:00 Context0:12 Reaction4:09 Analysis & Review6:56 Rating#theplotinyou --------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Dying Wish Are WAY Better Than Expected! Steve OG 2025-09-14 | I had an idea of Dying Wish going into this album reaction of them being largely old school metal and, while they certainly have that element, there is so much more to enjoy here.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Dying Wish Symptoms Of Survival album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this record.0:00 Context1:12 Symptoms Of Survival Reaction4:44 Watch My Promise Die Reaction7:44 Starved Reaction9:54 Prey For Me Reaction12:07 Path To Your Grave Reaction15:57 Paved In Sorrow Reaction19:54 Tongues Of Lead Reaction22:08 Kiss Of Judas Reaction24:14 Hell's Final Blessing Reaction26:56 Torn From Your Silhouette Re-listen29:20 Lost In The Fall Re-listen33:27 Analysis & Review37:03 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Biffy Clyro Song Is An Instant Classic! Steve OG 2025-09-13 | "True Believer" by Biffy Clyro is absolutely glorious ✅🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Biffy Clyro True Believer reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @BiffyClyro's original: youtube.com/watch?v=hOxVB7MxETc0:00 Context0:09 Reaction4:38 Analysis & Review5:50 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Why Did Bad Omens Release This? Steve OG 2025-09-12 | "Impose" is the latest song from Bad Omens and it is a very interesting choice for a standalone release. I wonder why they chose this?🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Bad Omens Impose reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @badomens666's original: youtube.com/watch?v=pebUTle1vsg0:00 Context0:14 Reaction5:19 Analysis & Review7:10 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
How Did BLESSTHEFALL Design Their Comeback? Steve OG 2025-09-11 | Blessthefall's singer Beau Bokan joins the podcast to chat about their latest album "Gallows" and where the band finds themselves in the metalcore scene after 2 decades.You can keep up with Blessthefall through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7t2C8WwLyKUKRe0LVh8zl9?si=YWXYVF9PQPagqs9T_NEa2g- YouTube: youtube.com/@blessthefallmusic- Official Website: blessthefallmusic.com- Instagram: instagram.com/blessthefall- Facebook: facebook.com/blessthefall🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Coming Up0:33 Welcome1:03 Blessthefall are back with a bang3:51 Changing up the writing process5:35 The Most Blessthefall Song Ever7:56 The art of writing a banger chorus12:07 Learning from experience: Avoiding burnout16:54 Embracing being a veteran in the scene19:42 Working with Alpha Wolf and Story of the Year24:45 Maturing as a vocalist29:14 Peak moments of life in Blessthefall31:40 Closing remarks
Poppy, Amy Lee & Courtney LaPlante Together Sounds HUGE! Steve OG 2025-09-10 | These 3 massive stars of the metal universe have united to create this song called "End Of You" and it's very very good indeed.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Amy Lee Poppy Courtney LaPlante End Of You reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: youtube.com/watch?v=3rS83uI0Wak0:00 Context0:36 Reaction3:58 Analysis & Review5:54 Rating#evanescence #poppy #spiritbox--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Lorna Shore Win Most Horrifying Music Video Ever Steve OG 2025-09-09 | Lorna Shore's new song "Prison Of Flesh" is a fun song with a VERY not fun music video. Goodness me...🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Lorna Shore Prison Of Flesh reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @LornaShore's original: youtube.com/watch?v=nDyHbelR2NU0:00 Context0:39 Reaction7:50 Analysis & Review9:03 Rating#lornashore --------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Album Is BONKERS! Steve OG 2025-09-08 | "Hit It!" by Vianova is one of the most creatively out-there albums I have ever heard in my life. It is so hard to fully take in on first listen but there are so many incredible details and moments of gradure throughout it that I am certain it is one for the ages. This is quite an experience.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Vianova Hit It! album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Check out Vianova on YouTube: @vianova.berlin @ArisingEmpire 0:00 Context1:31 Squier Talk Reaction 8:57 Más Rápido Re-listen 13:06 Wheel of Fortune Re-listen 17:04 Oh No (Believer) Reaction 20:34 Marimba Reaction 24:41 Melanchronic Re-listen 30:04 Whatever Alright Re-listen 33:23 Two More Hours Reaction 35:16 Future Nostalgia Reaction 40:12 Uh Yaya Re-listen 44:22 Obsolete Re-listen49:37 Analysis & Review55:30 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
I Didnt Realise Their Previous Band Was THIS Good! Steve OG 2025-09-07 | Press To MECO is the precursor to the great Unpeople band and this is my first time hearing them with their song "A Test Of Our Resolve". It's a corker!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Press To MECO A Test Of Our Resolve reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @PresstoMECO's original: youtube.com/watch?v=8mnHAWQ72pg0:00 Context0:26 Reaction4:07 Analysis & Review5:23 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
How Do Zeal & Ardor Create Such Unique Music? Steve OG 2025-09-04 | Manuel Gagneux joins the podcast for a chat about how Zeal & Ardor's unique songs are written and how they are brought to life in live performances. We also discuss the risk of over-producing the recordings as it relates to the human experience and what drives him within this particular project.You can keep up with Zeal & Ardor through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6yCjbLFZ9qAnWfsy9ujm5Y?si=xFPRE9g-QlOElfbQYCLr5A- YouTube: youtube.com/@ZealArdor666- Instagram: instagram.com/zealandardor- TikTok: tiktok.com/@zealandardor- Facebook: facebook.com/zealandardor🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com0:00 Coming Up0:42 Welcome1:30 The birth of Zeal & Ardor3:02 Avoiding overworking a song8:31 Balancing creative outlets11:18 Building the Zeal & Ardor soundscape14:14 Finding honest feedback in unusual ways16:32 Keeping the sound earthy and raw21:25 Innovation is key; keep challenging yourself27:02 Zeal & Ardor’s captivating live shows31:59 Live acts that inspired Manuel38:09 The iterative nature of writing music42:01 High points from the band’s growth45:15 Coming up from Zeal & Ardor46:15 Closing remarks
This Unknown Band Created A Gorgeous Song! Steve OG 2025-09-03 | "Vantage" by SHEORU is reminding me of the melodic sides of Spiritbox big time. This song is frickin' marvellous. 🔓 Discover the best new bands before everyone else here: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Sheoru Vantage reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: youtube.com/watch?v=qKmOa5YXGTA0:00 Context0:20 Reaction5:27 Analysis & Review7:01 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Ghost EP Is FABULOUS! Steve OG 2025-09-02 | Ghost's EP "Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic" is a fabulous trio of songs from them! I have technically heard these once before at a live concert (and the first one in a YouTube Chapter video) but this is my first time taking in the entire EP via its music videos from start to finish.📺 Discover more Ghost content on my Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Ghost Seven Inches Of Satanic Panic EP reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this EP. 0:00 Context2:29 Kiss The Go-Goat Re-listen6:11 Mary On A Cross Music Video Reaction10:19 The Future Is A Foreign Land Music Video Reaction14:03 Analysis & Review15:05 Rating#ghost #ghosttheband---------👉🏻 Request a music review here: steveog.com
This Bands Debut EP Is Heavy Madness... But It Works? Steve OG 2025-09-01 | "Human Fission" is the debut EP from Catsclaw and it absolutely clapped me around the ears haha. There is early gold in here!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Catsclaw Human Fission EP reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this EP.0:00 Context0:34 Malfeasance Reaction 4:01 Dementia Reaction 7:59 Human Fission Reaction 11:17 Half Life Reaction 15:17 Passenger Reaction 19:09 Analysis & Review22:29 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Is A Seriously Good Album! Steve OG 2025-08-31 | Dayshell's "Pegasus" album is my favourite of their so far I think. It's such a strong collections of songs from start to finish. The 3 singles that came out around this time as well were interesting which I checked out at the end of this video.🔓 Unlock more on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Dayshell Pegasus reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album.0:00 Context0:48 You Wish Reaction 4:25 Not Welcome Reaction 8:12 Attitude Reaction 12:09 Give Me Reaction 15:57 The Reckoning Reaction 19:58 Return of the Doc Reaction 24:15 Letting Go Reaction 28:31 Miss You So Reaction 32:15 C'est La Vie Reaction 37:47 Play the Beast Reaction 41:38 Blindside Reaction46:55 A Kiss Goodbye Reaction50:30 Do Your Worst Reaction54:42 Analysis & Review56:20 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Ive Never Seen A Guitarist Do THIS Before! - Stevie Ray Vaughan Reaction Steve OG 2025-08-30 | This is my first time hearing Stevie Ray Vaughan play guitar having only heard him mentioned in a South Park episode prior. I've also never seen a guitarist play the guitar behind their back like this before!👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.comThis Stevie Ray Vaughan Voodoo Child reaction is genuinely me first time ever seeing this.0:00 Context0:25 Reaction7:31 Analysis & Review8:34 Rating
THIS Is Them At Their Best! Steve OG 2025-08-29 | "Worthy" by The Home Team is an absolute bop!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis The Home Team Worthy reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @TheHomeTeamOfficial's original: youtube.com/watch?v=wdKk2Qt5RKQ0:00 Context0:15 Reaction3:34 Analysis & Review4:33 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Band Is Going To Be Big Steve OG 2025-08-28 | Mouth Culture (still a terrible name) have released another cracking song in "Regret 101"!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Mouth Culture Regret 101 reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @MouthCulture original: youtube.com/watch?v=9gqp9Pgpwo40:00 Context0:12 Reaction3:40 Analysis & Review4:08 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Ghosts Prequelle Album Has Some GREAT Songs! Steve OG 2025-08-27 | Having found a love for Ghost via their "Skeletá" album I am now on a journey to discover them properly from the very first album all the way up to present day. This is my first time ever hearing their Prequelle album and my thoughts on it.Want me to react to YOUR favourite music?👉🏻 Request here: steveog.com📺 Get additional exclusive content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock💬 Come chat on Discord: discord.gg/XYkwPXgDzwThis Ghost Prequelle album reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this album. 0:00 Context0:43 Important Lore For This Album2:37 Ashes Reaction 4:25 Rats Music Video Reaction 8:53 Faith Music Video Reaction 13:10 See the Light Reaction 17:17 Miasma Reaction 22:37 Dance Macabre Music Video Reaction 28:18 Pro Memoria Reaction 33:59 Witch Image Reaction 37:30 Helvetesfönster Reaction 43:28 Life Eternal Reaction 46:52 Analysis & Review48:44 Rating
Dayseeker Have This Dialled In! Steve OG 2025-08-26 | "Shapeshift" is the latest single from Dayseeker and it's another finely tuned high production metalcore banger. They're too good at this.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Dayseeker Shapeshift reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @Dayseekerband's original: youtube.com/watch?v=i54TDDW4CmY0:00 Context0:10 Reaction4:21 Analysis & Review5:31 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Metal Was BACK At Reading Festival in 2025! Steve OG 2025-08-25 | 2025's Reading and Leeds Festival featured metal artists more prominently than it has in years with Bring Me The Horizon headlining on the Saturday. Other metal artists auch as Limp Bizkit and BILMURI also featured. Here's my experience of going along for that day!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Context1:33 Ecca Vandal2:21 Huge Special Guest!3:31 BILMURI5:58 Limp Bizkit6:51 Bring Me The Horizon9:28 Overal Thoughts--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
What Makes This Deftones Album GENIUS? Steve OG 2025-08-24 | "White Pony" by Deftones is a work of creative genius the likes of which is only really recently being attempted to be replicated in the metal scene. In this video I revisit this record to understand the interesting details that went into the music and the songwriting that contributed to this being such a major album for this band.Want the full album video? 🔓 Unlock it here: patreon.com/posts/what-makes-this-1367660920:00 Context2:37 Feiticeira7:33 Digital Bath14:37 Elite20:32 Rx Queen26:55 Peeks At Some Other Songs 27:24 Overall analysis34:57 Closing remarks#deftones--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This Music Video Is Infuriating... Song SLAPS Though! Steve OG 2025-08-23 | Blessthefall's music video for "mallxcore" was a pretty frustrating experience of stop-starts but the song itself is a corker!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Blessthefall mallxcore reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @blessthefallmusic's original: youtube.com/watch?v=h9Lfn-tuE1s0:00 Context0:17 Reaction5:54 Analysis & Review7:00 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
The New Deftones Album Stunned Me Steve OG 2025-08-22 | Deftones just released their latest album "private music" and it is about as good as I could have possibly hoped for.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Deftones private music reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. Artists' original: 0:00 Context0:45 my mind is a mountain Re-listen3:42 locked club Reaction 6:34 ecdysis Reaction 10:04 infinite source Reaction 14:23 souvenir Reaction 20:39 cXz Reaction 23:52 i think about you all the time Reaction 27:59 milk of the madonna Re-listen32:10 cut hands Reaction 35:11 ~metal dream Reaction 38:22 departing the body Reaction 44:24 Analysis & Review48:06 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
This New Band Took A Risk And It Paid Off! Steve OG 2025-08-22 | "Lovebomb" by Mirrorcell is a bit of a departure from their previous work and I think it's paid off big time!🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Mirrorcell Lovebomb reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song. @Mirrorcell original: youtube.com/watch?v=kSqnBhn8XMY0:00 Context0:11 Reaction3:20 Analysis & Review4:41 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
Windwaker Are Back With A Banger! Steve OG 2025-08-22 | "Victory Lap" is the first new single from Windwaker after their "Hyperviolence" album era and is a cracking tune.🔓 Unlock more rock music content on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrockThis Windwaker Victory Lap reaction and review is genuinely my first time hearing this song.0:00 Context0:10 Reaction3:15 Analysis & Review4:32 Rating--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
How Spiritbox Became A Metal Phenomenon Steve OG 2025-08-21 | Guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante created Spiritbox back in 2017 and this band has gone on to become twice Grammy-nominated, performing live on US National late night TV and touring around the world with the legenday KoRn as well as headlining their own large shows. In this episode of the podcast I chat with Mike about songwriting decisions across their discography, the realities of performing at this high profile level, and what continues to drive them.You can keep up with Spiritbox through the following links:- Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/4MzJMcHQBl9SIYSjwWn8QW?si=o17nTZq6RRyjtDxj_p2Y-A- YouTube: youtube.com/@SpiritboxOfficial- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritboxmusic- TikTok: tiktok.com/@spiritboxband- Facebook: facebook.com/Spiritboxofficial🔓 Submit questions for future interviews on Patreon: patreon.com/steveogrock0:00 Coming Up0:34 Welcome1:29 How The Band Processes Success3:42 Learning From KoRn6:48 Writing Heavy Music Isn't The Challenge11:53 How To Write Music With Depth15:20 Leaving Space For Vocals19:23 Complex Guitar In "Secret Garden"22:48 Why Chose "Soft Spine" For Jimmy Kimmel?26:14 Understanding "No Loss, No Love"31:56 The Black & White Visuals35:26 How To Measure Creative Success39:32 "Cystal Roses" Discussion43:19 When To Create Albums Or EPs48:50 How Important Is The Guitar Itself?54:31 Creating "My Queen" With BABYMETAL56:24 Looking Ahead To The Future 58:16 Closing remarks--------👉🏻 Get any music reviewed here: steveog.com
