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December 1, 2025 at 1:27 AM

Nerdcast Empire

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Coming up at the top of the hour is the Hard Rock Empire LIVE. We'll discuss news headlines, check out the best new music from Nov. 7, recommend two classic albums in the Vault, and check out our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From October 31, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 92

November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 92 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Solence, Black Soul Horde, Defecto, and Sarayasign. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Powerman 5000 and Sunstorm. Tune in!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLhP...

November 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 pm ET is the latest edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss news headlines, check out the best new rock and metal from October 31, review two classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!
www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From October 24, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 91

November 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 91 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Them, Bergfried, Under Black Sky, and Bad Rain. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Benevolent and Resurrection Kings.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ5Z...

November 17, 2025 at 1:46 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at the top of the hour is the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss news headlines, check out the best new rock and metal from October 24, discuss two classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From October 17, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 90

November 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 90 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Infinity Dream, Wings of Steel, Human Fortress, and Æternia. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Nekrogoblikon and Revolution Saints. Tune in!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyy4...

November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 p.m. is the latest edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss news headlines, talk about the top new albums from Oct. 17, check out classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From October 10, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 89

November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 89 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Egor Lappo, Ültra Raptör, Andy And The Rockets, and The Hot One Two. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Dictator and Q5. Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw0G...

November 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up in two hours at 7 p.m. is the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss the Sonic Temple lineup, discuss the best rock albums from Oct. 10, recommend two classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in The Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From October 3, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 88

November 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 88 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Goldsmith, Carnage inC., Sparzanza, and Agartha. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Ecliptica and Pretty Maids.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBZZ...

October 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 pm ET, it's the latest edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss news headlines, the best new albums from October 3, two classic albums from The Vault, and we'll answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From September 26, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 87

October 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 87 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from War Grave, Left Hand Black, Terra Atlantica, and The Vintage Caravan. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Asyllex and Place Vendome.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FUy...

October 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM

Nerdcast Empire

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Coming up at 7 pm ET (or slightly later) will be a special Wednesday edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss the best new releases from Sept. 26, classic albums in the vault, and we'll answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From September 19, 2025

October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 86 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Airborn, A Killer's Confession, The Theander Expression, and Surrender The Crown. Then we'll head into the vault to check out Delorian and Oliver Hartmann.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eByM...

October 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at the top of the hour is the latest episode of the Hard Rock Empire! We discuss news headlines, review the best new music from September 19, check out classic albums in The Vault, and answer our question of the week in The Power Trio. Tune in!
www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From September 12, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 85

October 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 85 of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll listen to awesome new music from Hyperstrike, Helstar, The Switch, and Traversus. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Shovel On The Corpse and Operation: Mindcrime.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytWX...

October 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at the top of the hour is the latest edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss the latest news, the best new music from September 12, two classic albums in The Vault, and our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

October 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 84 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Ambush, Before The Dawn, FM, and Green Carnation. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from UnlimiteD and Nordic Union.

Tune in!

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September 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM

Nerdcast Empire

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Coming up at the top of the hour is the Hard Rock Empire LIVE on Twitch and YouTube. We'll discuss news headlines, the top new releases from Sept. 5, classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From August 29, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 83

September 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

It is Episode 83 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Headless, Vicious Rumors, Darker Half, and Rising Steel. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Mehul Kanani and Nelson. Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuvF...

September 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at the top of the hour is the Hard Rock Empire. We'll discuss news, the best new albums from August 29, classic albums in the Vault, and our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in!

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From August 22, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 82

September 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 82 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Reinforcer, Mob Rules, Crowne, and Barnabas Sky. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Scardust and Mr Big.

Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=soRz...

September 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM

Nerdcast Empire

@nerdcastempire.bsky.social

Coming up at the top of the hour is the latest edition of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll check out the latest news, the best new releases from August 22, a couple classic albums in the Vault, and our question of the week in the Power Trio. Tune in LIVE on Twitch or YouTube!
www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Welcome to the Twitch hub of the Nerdcast Empire! Join our family and friends as we share our takes on nerdy topics such as music, anime, pro wrestling and video games. Join @mattpxp, @nce_mike, @nerd...

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From August 15, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 81

September 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Nerdcast Empire

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It is Episode 81 of the Hard Rock Empire! We listen to awesome new music from Patriarchs in Black, Viral, Ellefson-Soto, and The Vendettas. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out albums from Arcana XXII and Magnus Karlsson's Free Fall. Tune in!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AitR...