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In The Abyss Podcast

2026 BIG METAL PREVIEW

Ep. 183

Who wants another year of big riffs, sweaty moshpits & irresponsible vinyl shopping? Tregenza, Beandog & Padre look forward to all the expected metal happenings in 2026... New albums from the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Anthrax, URNE, WORM as well as the festivals & gigs we are most looking forward to... Masters Of The Riff, Incineration, Desertfest & more! We also shout out some bands we think will have a BIG 2026!


Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk


Caricatures by Mr Ant Daniell, the Voice Of Reason himself.


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