That Sound Podcast

PRESIDENT – BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE | FULL ALBUM REACTION & REVIEW
President are back with their new album Blood of Your Empire, and after listening through the entire album, I have to say… I was seriously impressed!
In this video, I sit down for a full album listen-through and reaction, giving you my honest thoughts as I experience the album before giving you my final score at the end.
What really stood out to me was just how experimental President are willing to be on this record. You still get that unmistakable President DNA running through the album, but they aren't afraid to bring in completely different influences and sounds.
We're talking punk rock, drum & bass, unexpected instrumentation and even trumpets appearing on one of the tracks!
One of the biggest standouts for me was “This Will Divide Us”, a powerful ballad-type track that shows another side of the band and adds even more variety to the album.
Overall, I went into this album curious about what President would do next, and I came away very impressed with Blood of Your Empire.
🎧 CHAPTERS
00:00 – Intro
02:10 – Full Album Listen-Through
47:11 – Review & Album Score
49:24 – End
What did YOU think of Blood of Your Empire?
Let me know your favourite track and your score for the album in the comments!
🔥 Full album reaction
🔥 First impressions
🔥 Album review
🔥 Experimental sounds & influences
🔥 “This Will Divide Us”
🔥 Final album score
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For a change, the tables have turned!
After months of following Metallica across Europe on the M72 World Tour 2026, I'm the one being interviewed. Returning guest Dave Ferraro takes over hosting duties as we look back on an unforgettable summer of Metallica shows, incredible fans, and memories that will last a lifetime.
We revisit every stop on the journey, including:

🇬🇷 Athens
🇭🇺 Budapest
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
🇮🇪 Dublin
🏴 London
During the conversation we discuss:

Our favourite Metallica performances.
The standout shows from the tour.
Ranking the support bands, including Gojira, Pantera, Avatar and Knocked Loose.
The best moments from the Snake Pit and around the stadiums.
Meeting Metallica fans from around the world.
What made the M72 Europe 2026 tour so special.
Whether we'd do it all again!
If you followed Metallica's M72 World Tour or attended any of the European shows, let us know your favourite memories in the comments.
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#Metallica #MetallicaM72 #M72WorldTour #Metallica2026 #Athens #Budapest #Frankfurt #Dublin #London #Gojira #Pantera #MetallicaPodcast #MetallicaFamily
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What a journey it's been! 🤘
In this episode, I'm joined by Camilla as we look back on the entire Metallica M72 European Tour 2026, from the opening weekend in Athens all the way to the final show in London Night 2, where Camilla celebrated an incredible milestone—her 200th Metallica show!
We go through every stop on the tour, sharing our favourite memories, standout performances, unforgettable moments, and what made each city unique. We also talk about experiencing the Snake Pit for the first time, meeting fans from around the world, and how this tour became one we'll never forget.
Topics include:
🤘 Every M72 European show from Athens to London
🤘 Camilla's incredible 200-show milestone
🤘 Our favourite performances and setlists
🤘 The Snake Pit experience
🤘 Memorable fan moments throughout the tour
🤘 Highlights, surprises and unforgettable memories
🤘 What made the 2026 M72 Tour so special
If you were part of the M72 tour this year, let us know your favourite show or memory in the comments!
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#Metallica #M72 #MetallicaM72 #MetallicaPodcast #SnakePit #MetallicaFans #MetallicaLondon #MetallicaAthens #MetallicaTour #MetallicaFamily
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What was it really like recording Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and ...And Justice for All?
In this episode, I sit down with Zak from ToneGodz to discuss the incredible masterclass series created with legendary Metallica producer Fleming Rasmussen. We explore how these iconic albums were recorded, the studio techniques behind their groundbreaking sound, and why Fleming's firsthand insights are invaluable for musicians, producers, and Metallica fans alike.
If you've ever wondered how some of the greatest metal albums of all time came together, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the studio doors.
In this episode we discuss:

The creation of the Fleming Rasmussen Masterclass
Recording Ride the Lightning
The making of Master of Puppets
The production of ...And Justice for All
Recording techniques used by Metallica
Classic guitar and drum tones
Studio stories from the 1980s
Why these albums continue to influence generations of musicians
Whether you're a producer, guitarist, audio engineer, or lifelong Metallica fan, there's something here for you.
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💬 Let us know your favourite Metallica album in the comments.
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#Metallica #FlemingRasmussen #MasterOfPuppets #RideTheLightning #AndJusticeForAll #ToneGodz #MusicProduction #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #RecordingStudio
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Metallica finally returned to Dublin and what a weekend it turned out to be!
In this episode, Luke and I sit down to recap an unforgettable Metallica weekend in Ireland as the M72 World Tour rolled into Dublin for two massive shows at the Aviva Stadium on Friday and Sunday.
We talk about everything that happened across the weekend, including:
⚡ The Friday and Sunday Metallica performances
⚡ Meeting fans from all over the world during the Saturday morning group photo
⚡ Hosting our very first LIVE podcast at the Hard Rock Cafe Dublin
⚡ Special guest John Cruz sharing stories about playing with Cliff Burton in True Temper before Cliff joined Metallica
⚡ Creating and distributing fan cards throughout the weekend
⚡ Getting backstage access at the Aviva Stadium
⚡ Eating in the artist catering area
⚡ Unexpected encounters with members of the Metallica crew
⚡ Bumping into Lars Ulrich on Sunday
⚡ The atmosphere around Dublin during one of the biggest Metallica weekends the city has ever seen
Whether you attended the Dublin shows or followed along from home, this episode captures the incredible community, friendships, and memories that make the Metallica Family so special.
What was your favourite moment from the Dublin weekend? Let us know in the comments!
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