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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

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

November 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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!

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November 3, 2025 at 2:41 AM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

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

November 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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 10:19 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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 10:38 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

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

September 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.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

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

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...

September 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 p.m. ET is the Hard Rock Empire LIVE on Twitch and YouTube. We'll discuss news headlines, check out the best new releases from August 15, discuss two classic albums in the Vault, and answer our question of the week in the Power Trio.

www.twitch.tv/nerdcastempire

Twitch

Twitch is the world

The Best New Rock and Metal Releases From August 8, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 80

September 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

It is Episode 80 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Firstborne, Dreamwake, Burnt Tapes, and Nightingale. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Zero Hour and Lords Of Black.

Tune in!

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

September 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 p.m. ET is a Labor Day edition of the Hard Rock Empire. We break down the latest headlines, check out the best new albums from August 8, recommend 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 1, 2025 - Hard Rock Empire 79

September 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

It is Episode 79 of the Hard Rock Empire! We'll listen to awesome new music from Oni, Vlad In Tears, Nighthawk, and Ablaze. Then, we'll head into the vault to check out classic albums from Yumerika＊ and Level 10. Tune in!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sir...

August 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Matt Sexton

@mattsextonpxp.bsky.social

Coming up at 7 pm ET is the Hard Rock Empire LIVE on Twitch and YouTube. We'll discuss news headlines, check out the best new albums from August 1, discuss two classic albums in the Vault, and tackle our questions 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...