It is Episode 164 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 64 of Hard Rock Empire as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire! We'll start off with a preview of this weekend's Sonic Temple, which will take place Thursday through Sunday at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. We'll discuss all the bands you need to check out. Plus we'll talk about a deluxe edition release of one of the bands headlining Sonic Temple. Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal releases from April 18, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Gama Bomb, Wind Down, Empyrean Sanctum, and Superheaven. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Jag Panzer and Danger Danger. Finally, we'll get our question of the week in The Power Trio. This week, it's the top three deep cut songs from artists better known for bigger hits. It's the Hard Rock Empire! Tune in!

It is Episode 162 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 63 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and here on YouTube!

We'll start off with the latest news, including a new album for Peter Criss, a classic lineup for Alice Cooper, and one band maybe being tipped off about being in the Rock Hall.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal releases from April 11, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Elvenking, Mentalist, Tears' Heaven, and High Council. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from In Flames and Crash The System.

Finally, we'll get our question of the week in The Power Trio. This week, it's the top three songs that you like that you admit are overrated/overplayed.

It's the Hard Rock Empire! Tune in!

It is Episode 161 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 62 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

Today, we'll start off with news headlines, including rock at WrestleMania, and no we're not talking about Dwayne Johnson. We'll also discuss issues with Ghost's no-phone policy, and which bands are headed on the Monsters of Rock cruise.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from April 4, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Midnight Vice, Hteththemeth, Breaker, and Captain Black Beard. Then, we'll take a trip into the vault to check out classic albums from HIM and Cain's Offering.

Finally, we dive into "The Power Trio" which is our question of the week. This week, we discuss our top three covers.

It's the Hard Rock Empire on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

It is Episode 157 of the Nerdcast Empire, and Episode 61 of Hard Rock Empire, as heard LIVE on Twitch.tv/nerdcastempire and on YouTube.com/@nerdcastempire!

Today, we'll start off with news headlines, including a tour that we're very excited for, a new album from Helloween, and what Pantera's music sounded like in the early days.

Then, we'll check out the best new rock and metal from March 28, 2025. We'll listen to awesome new music from Vigilhunter, Severed Angel, Ginevra, and W.E.T. Then, we'll take a trip into the vault to check out classic albums from GWAR and Brazen Abbot.

Finally, we dive into "The Power Trio" which is our question of the week. This week, we discuss our top three guilty pleasure bands.

It's the Hard Rock Empire on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!