In this episode, I continue my chat with Connor, a.k.a. Riperoo6565, where we discuss some of our favourite releases from the first half of 2025, including albums/EPs by Black Sword Thunder Attack, century, The Riven, and Palantyr. If you’re behind on your trad metal releases this year, catch up with some of our picks, in Part 2 of this three-episode series.

Clips featured in episode:

1. Black Sword Thunder Attack - "The Black Sword" - Black Sword Thunder Attack (2025)

2. Black Sword Thunder Attack - "Gates Of Fire" - Black Sword Thunder Attack (2025)

3. Palantyr - "Shan-E-Sorkh" - The Ascent & The Hunger (2025)

4. Palantyr - "Broken Mirror" - The Ascent & The Hunger (2025)

5. Century - "Fly Away" - Sign Of The Storm (2025)

6. Century - "Sorceress" - Sign Of The Storm (2025)

7. The Riven - "Far Away From Home" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

8. The Riven - "Killing Machine" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

9. The Riven - "Set My Heart On Fire" - Visions Of Tomorrow (2025)

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In this episode. I bid farewell to Ozzy Osbourne, reflecting back on my own personal history with Black Sabbath and his solo work.

However, the meat of this episode, is a chat I recently had with Connor, a.k.a. Riperoo6565, where we discussed standout releases from January to June 2025. Connor, who is older than his years, makes for an excellent guest, bringing knowledge and enthusiasm to his thoughtful picks for this year. This will be the first part in a three-part series.

Clips featured in episode:

1. Templar - "Treacherous Beast" - Treacherous Beast (2024)

2. Templar - "Ringwraith" - Treacherous Beast (2024)

3. "Tenacious D | The Osbournes Promo" - (Posted to YouTube by Tenacious Defense)

4. The Lord Weird Slough Feg - "Knife World" - Traveller Supplement 1: The Ephemeral Glades (2025)

5. The Lord Weird Slough Feg - "Ephemeral Glades" - Traveller Supplement 1: The Ephemeral Glades (2025)

6. Tower - "Under The Chapel" - Let There Be Dark (2025)

7. Tower - "Let There Be Dark" - Let There Be Dark (2025)

8. Tower - "And I Cry" - Let There Be Dark (2025)

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In this episode, Colin Hendra, singer, guitarist, and founding-member of Wytch Hazel, joins me for wide-ranging conversation on his journey from church halls to leading one of the most distinctive bands in heavy metal today. Colin discusses his early musical education in a free-form academic setting, how it shaped his songwriting, and the surprising ways vocal aerobics tapes helped (and hindered) his singing. We also discuss his stint as a drummer in Eliminator, his college connection with bassist Josh Winnard, and the pivotal moments that shaped Wytch Hazel’s career, including turning down an early record deal and eventually teaming up with Bad Omen Records.

Whether you're a fan of the band, a musician yourself, or just love a good heavy metal origin story, Colin brings insight, humour, and heart.

New album V: Lamentations “drops” this Friday, July 4th.

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