On this episode of Talking Into Infinity, we're doing something we've NEVER done before! We're pitting a single Dream Theater member against themselves! Get ready for the ultimate guitar showdown as we throw John Petrucci's two solo records – Suspended Animation and Terminal Velocity – into the octagon. Which one comes out victorious? Tune in to see which album reigns supreme!

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Chris Akin and Erik are diving deep into the new ABBA virtual show – are these "ABBAtars" the future, or will they kill live music as we know it?! They'll give their unfiltered takes on whether these high-tech spectacles could replace real concerts. Plus, they break down the buzz around Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's BACK TO THE BEGINNING retirement show. Will it be a metal masterpiece or a final fizzle? Tune in for all the hot takes!

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Seth is back from Gatlinburg, and Chris Akin is ASTOUNDED by the amount of money he blew on "useless nonsense" – hear Seth's spirited defense! Then, get ready for a HUGE announcement: Jim Florentine is joining them for a special show in September! Finally, they dive into the hot topic of "crazy violent Liberals" and vent about how "unfair" it is that Tom Brady seems to have everything handed to him.

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Brace yourselves, metal podcast fanatics! Chris Akin UNHINGEDly declares the Hollywood Vampires documentary a DUMB IDEA, while Neeley surprisingly thinks it could be COMPELLING! Then, get ready for BRUTAL HONESTY as they discuss if Category 7's second cancelled tour means the supergroup is DEAD!

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This week, Chris Akin Presents... sits down with Cirith Ungol's Robert Garven. They talk about the band's new release, LIVE AT THE ROXY, and if they're really hanging it up. Plus, they discuss how the members of Night Demon joining the band gave them a shot of adrenaline, comparisons to the "Kiss Farewell Tour," and the possibility of new material. Expect a raw, unfiltered conversation about the past, present, and future of this epic metal band.

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On this episode of Talking Into Infinity, we're doing something we've NEVER done before! We're pitting a single Dream Theater member against themselves! Get ready for the ultimate guitar showdown as we throw John Petrucci's two solo records – Suspended Animation and Terminal Velocity – into the octagon. Which one comes out victorious? Tune in to see which album reigns supreme!

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#JohnPetrucci #DreamTheater #SuspendedAnimation #TerminalVelocity #Guitar #Shredding

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New Orleans, LA – CROWBAR, the sludge metal legends, are gearing up for a highly anticipated U.S. co-headlining tour with fellow NOLA icons EYEHATEGOD, kicking off August 7, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. The band has announced that Pat Bruders, former CROWBAR and GOATWHORE bassist and current DOWN member, will step in for bassist Shane Wesley, who is committed to ACID BATH’s reunion tour. Bruders will join CROWBAR for the EYEHATEGOD tour and their performance on LAMB OF GOD’s Headbangers Boat cruise this October.

Kirk Windstein, CROWBAR’s vocalist/guitarist, shared his enthusiasm: “Due to Shane’s prior commitments with ACID BATH, Pat Bruders will be joining us for the rest of 2025. We’ll miss Shane, but we’re excited to reunite with Pat for these shows! This tour and the Halloween cruise are gonna be a blast! Don’t miss it!”

Shane Wesley, currently touring with ACID BATH, expressed his gratitude and support: “I’m incredibly honored to work with two bands I grew up listening to. Due to scheduling ...

San Francisco, CA – Vicious Rumors, the relentless power metal titans formed in 1979, are back with a vengeance, ready to drop their 14th studio album, The Devil’s Asylum, on August 29, 2025, via Steamhammer. Known for their unyielding ferocity, the Bay Area five-piece delivers a blistering set of tracks that reaffirm their razor-sharp edge, a hallmark that has earned them millions of fans over four decades.The album’s lead single, “Crack The Sky In Half,” is a chugging, riff-heavy onslaught that showcases Vicious Rumors’ signature sound—uncompromising, aggressive, and timeless. The accompanying music video, now streaming, is a must-see for metalheads craving the band’s explosive energy. Watch it [HERE].Fresh off a performance at Germany’s RV Bang Festival, Vicious Rumors is bringing their electrifying live show to the U.S. this August and September. The tour promises to deliver the band’s time-tested metal mastery, guaranteed to leave audiences headbanging and feeling tougher than nails. Tour dates are listed below—reach out...