Testament's Chuck Billy is the greatest thrash metal singer of all time. Join us as we discuss the concert that made him want to play music, how he merged his love of 70s hard rock with his bandmates love of 80s extreme metal, what it takes to have a flawless discography, what it feels like to be the victim of a Direct Energy Weapon, and more!

Albums of discussion:

Testament discography

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HELP MY WIFE OVERCOME CANCER:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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CHECK OUT TESTAMENT'S NEW RECORD AND SEE THEM LIVE:

https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

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TICKETS TO SEE SPIRIT ADRIFT w/ CROWBAR & EYEHATEGOD:

https://www.spiritadrift.com

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MERCH:

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

SPIRIT ADRIFT FULL DIGITAL DISCOGRAPHY:

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast

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What are the best 6th albums of all time? What bands 6th album is their best album? Also doing a new rig rundown leading up to the next Spirit Adrift show with Crowbar + EYEHATEGOD, big vinyl giveaway, best riffs of 1987, reviewing the new Hallas record, and more!

Album of discussion:

Hallas - Panorama (2026)

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HELP MY WIFE OVERCOME CANCER:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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TICKETS TO SEE SPIRIT ADRIFT w/ CROWBAR & EYEHATEGOD:
https://www.spiritadrift.com

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MERCH:
Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)
https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

SPIRIT ADRIFT FULL DIGITAL DISCOGRAPHY:
https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast
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TIK TOK GEN Z POSERS AND INSTAGRAM HARDCORE NORMIES HAVE CO-OPTED CROWBAR! (it's a good thing)

Highlighting some great fan-submitted music, breaking down the best riff(s) of 1986, and more!

Album of discussion:

Sundecay - The Blood Lives Again (2026)

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HELP MY WIFE OVERCOME CANCER:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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TICKETS TO SEE SPIRIT ADRIFT w/ CROWBAR & EYEHATEGOD:

https://www.spiritadrift.com

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MERCH:

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

SPIRIT ADRIFT FULL DIGITAL DISCOGRAPHY:

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast

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Answering extensive e-mail questions about the upcoming Spirit Adrift album. Determining the best riffs of 1984, talking about the best death-doom bands, pondering whether or not Dave Mustaine is a top 5 riffer, and eulogizing one of the greatest singers of all time Terry Reid with the first-ever BRE listening party.

Album of discussion:

Spirit Adrift - Album 6 TBA (2026)

Terry Reid - Seed Of Memory (1976)

Links below to help my wife overcome cancer:

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GOFUNDME

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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MERCH

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME

Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy

E-mail BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with your request. Mention 3 bands and/or songs you want the riffs to sound like. Or just tell me to go wild.

Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to my wife's cancer battle)

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast

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Ranking my Top 5 favorite albums of Ozzy's solo career, and discussing the most overlooked Ozzy Sabbath album. Breaking down the best riff(s) of 1983 featuring Dio, Mercyful Fate, and Metallica. Choosing the top 4 best metal lyricists, top 4 best metal lyricists who are also vocalists, what it takes to be a great vocalist, musings on KISS, Ritchie Blackmore, and more…

Album of discussion:

Ozzy Osbourne - solo discography

Bastards of God's Grace - Self-titled (2021)

Links below to help my wife overcome cancer:

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GOFUNDME

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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MERCH

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME

Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy

E-mail BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with your request. Mention 3 bands and/or songs you want the riffs to sound like. Or just tell me to go wild.

Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to my wife's cancer battle)

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast

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RIFFING IS MY BIZNESS (LITERALLY)… AND BIZNESS IS GOOD

I am riffing for hire! Does your podcast need a theme song? Do you want to surprise a loved one or mortal enemy with some riffs? Does your band suck and need song ideas? It's like cameo but instead of some lazy meaningless words I'm giving you the gift of riffs.

Also: answering e-mails about Swedish death metal and Van Halen. Best riff (YES RIFF SINGULAR) of 1982, and more!

Album of discussion:

Wytch Hazel - V: Lamentations (2025)

Links below to help my wife overcome cancer:

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GOFUNDME

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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MERCH

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME

Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy

Mention 3 bands and/or songs you want the riffs to sound like. Or just tell me to go wild.

Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

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Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM with any questions or ideas for the podcast

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FLEA MARKET BIG RIFF ENERGY

My wife Nicole is beginning cancer treatment and the shit expensive as hell even with good jobs and insurance. Here's how you can help her out:

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1. GOFUNDME (I've done 114 episodes of this show for free, throw her $5 - $10 and we're even)

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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2. MERCH

Razors In The Night exclusive Neon Nightmare tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://razorsinthenight.bigcartel.com/product/they-look-like-shadows-tee

Night Shift merch exclusive Spirit Adrift - Unstoppable Force tee (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/spirit-adrift/products/spirit-adrift-unstoppable-force-t-shirt

Spirit Adrift shirts, vinyl, CD, digital download. Neon Nightmare flags and patches. (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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3. YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RIFF(S) WRITTEN + RECORDED BY ME

Send me $100 for your own personal riff(s) (with bass, drums, and guitar): https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BigRiffEnergy

Feel free to use the PayPal link to donate directly (100% of proceeds to Nicole)

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4. BUY MY GEAR TO HELP NICOLE'S JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH:

Write BIGRIFFENERGY@GMAIL.COM to buy any of the gear shown

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My family needs your help! Please watch and donate at the link below if you can. If funds are light, sharing the link or this video is also a huge help to us. We love you all!

Albums of discussion:

Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade (1992)

Bolt Thrower - Those Once Loyal (2005)

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HELP MY WIFE NICOLE IN OUR JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-nicole-a-selfless-soul-in-need-for-cancer-treatment

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BUY MY GEAR TO HELP NICOLE'S JOURNEY TOWARD HEALTH:

https://reverb.com/shop/shop-420

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Find Spirit Adrift (buy merch and digital downloads to support Nicole):

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

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Find Neon Nightmare:

North America:

https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare

Europe:

https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY

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Find Nate:

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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