As we approach the anniversary of Chester Bennington's passing, this special episode of Not Another Rock Pod celebrates the life, music and lasting legacy of one of rock's most distinctive voices.

Rather than focusing on how his story ended, this episode explores why Chester's music continues to resonate with millions around the world. From his explosive arrival with Linkin Park to his growth as an artist and the often-overlooked chapter of his career with Stone Temple Pilots, we reflect on the voice, the passion and the humanity that defined him.

Join me as we celebrate an artist whose honesty, compassion and extraordinary talent made him far more than just a rock star. For so many, Chester Bennington wasn't simply a singer—he was the voice of a generation.

A voice that still speaks. A legacy that lives on.

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With the weather being so good as of late, this week Dunc decided to put together a classic old school mixtape, nostalgia of old times. This time back with Side B, the late evening tracks.

So grab another cold one, turn up the stereo, and join us for Side B of our Summer Mixtape. We're celebrating the soundtrack to warm summer nights, great company, and unforgettable rock moments. It's all about more beers, bigger singalongs, and guitars turned up to eleven.

What tracks would make your summer mix?

With the weather being so good as of late, this week Dunc decided to put together a classic old school mixtape, nostalgia of old times.

School's out, the sun is shining, the beers are cold, and the guitars are loud. Summer Mixtape: Side A is the soundtrack to the perfect summer day, packed with feel-good rock anthems, unforgettable memories, and the songs that make you want to roll the windows down and turn the volume up.

What would be your perfect Mixtape?

When the lights go out and The Ecstasy of Gold starts playing, every Metallica fan has the same thought: what's coming first?

This along with what deep cuts, hidden gems Metallica might surprise us with or in our case here, what we would love to hear.

We are only a few days short of the M72 No Repeat weekend at the Aviva in Dublin.

Dunc, Mo, Paudie & Big Jim have a chat about what songs we want as the excitement is building among the Metallica faithful

What do you want to hear on this massive weekend in Dublin?

We are on the countdown to Metallica no repeat tour in Dublin Ireland.

This week Dunc & Big Jim diving into Metallica's 2023 album 72 Seasons.

From huge riffs and emotional lyrics to questionable song lengths and plenty of wah pedal, we break down every track on the album, discuss the highs and lows, and give our final verdict on one of metal's biggest bands latest release

What is your take on this album?

On the anniversary of Chris Cornell’s passing, Not Another Rock Pod celebrates the life, music, and legacy of one of rock’s greatest voices.

In this special tribute episode, the guys look back on Cornell’s incredible career across Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and his solo work while debating their picks for his greatest vocal performances, best songs, most underrated deep cuts, and defining moments as an artist.

From massive riffs and haunting lyrics to raw emotion and unforgettable performances, this episode is a celebration of the music that continues to inspire rock fans around the world.

No one sings like you anymore.

Step into the world of Deftones with the first edition of Let’s Get You Listening To… — the series where we break down the essential tracks that define legendary artists and help you find your way into their music.

In this episode, Dunc explores 10 songs that showcase every side of Deftones: the crushing heaviness, the dreamlike atmosphere and the experimentation that made them one of the most influential bands in modern alternative music.

Whether you’re discovering them for the first time or revisiting them with fresh ears, this is your gateway into one of the most distinctive bands of the last three decades.

Put your headphones on, turn it up, and let’s get you listening to Deftones.

This week Dunc & Mo are back with another Shits and Gig-gles Vol. 3, we dive into one of the biggest questions in rock and metal — when does a band stop being the band?

From legendary acts with rotating lineups to bands carrying on with only one original member, we debate whether some groups are still authentic or just trading on the name. We also get into how fan loyalty changes over time, the albums and bands we obsessed over in an era compared to now, and whether we are attached to bands… or just specific eras of them.

Plus, we ask the big one: can Turnstile really be the future of heavy music? Are genre lines disappearing, or are metal fans just refusing to evolve?