TESTAMENT on “Para Bellum”, “Thrash of the Titans”! DIO, Black Metal, & MORE | MRP #070

2026-02-23

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The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-23) On this episode, we dive into the dark waters of black metal before heading into the dungeon to determine if Dio’s Holy Diver is truly essential listening. We check out three brand-new black metal releases from Daidalos, Domhain, and Merculistarya, explores the legacy of Ronnie James Dio in the Essentials Dungeon, and wraps things up with Chuck Billy of Testament to discuss Para Bellum, the “Thrash of the Titans” tour with Overkill and Destruction, and why 2026 might just be the Year of Thrash.Check out the Metal Robot Hub for MORE of the metal you crave► https://themetalrobot.com/Want your music featured on the show? Send me an email!► https://t...

The Metal Robot Podcast (2026-02-23) On this episode, we dive into the dark waters of black metal before heading into the dungeon to determine if Dio’s Holy Diver is truly essential listening. We check out three brand-new black metal releases from Daidalos, Domhain, and Merculistarya, explores the legacy of Ronnie James Dio in the Essentials Dungeon, and wraps things up with Chuck Billy of Testament to discuss Para Bellum, the “Thrash of the Titans” tour with Overkill and Destruction, and why 2026 might just be the Year of Thrash.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – INTRO

01:05 – REVIEWS

09:28 – Essentials Dungeon: Dio "Holy Diver"

16:23 – Testament

38:45 – EXTRO

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MUSIC

Daidalos “INFERNO”

Domhain “Talamh Lom”

Merculistarya “Merengõ”

Omni Slim “Night Terror”

Dio “Stand Up and Shout”

Black Sabbath “Heaven and Hell”

Dio “Holy Diver”

Dio “Shame On the Night”

Testament “High Noon”

Jacob LIzotte “Gates of Hell”

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