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The Picks & Sticks crew dives into Maiden’s legendary Golden Era — The Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, and Powerslave.

Expect big riffs, bigger opinions, and a whole lot of galloping.

We’re back. Episode 52 marks the reunion of Cecil, Gordo, Huff, and Mauro, and we’re diving face-first into the pit with 20 punk songs that shaped us, scarred us, or at least pissed someone off.

Each of us brought five tracks—from classics like the Dead Kennedys and Misfits, to deep cuts from Swingin’ Utters, face to face, and even a Butthole Surfers pick Mauro has to defend (and yes, he will).

There’s yelling. There’s swearing. There’s nostalgia. And there’s the kind of playlist that makes you want to dig out your old plaid pants and jump in a mosh pit. Punk’s not dead—it’s just been waiting for us to get our shit together and hit record again.

Welcome to the thunderous new episode of our podcast, where we'll be dissecting Metallica's latest record, "72 Seasons". From the skull-crushing riffs to the ear-splitting solos, this album is a full-throttle return to Metallica's classic thrash sound. Join us as we break down each track, analyze the lyrics, and explore the ferocious musicality that has made Metallica one of the most influential bands in heavy metal history. So turn up the volume, raise those devil horns, and get ready for an adrenaline-fueled journey through "72 Seasons" - the latest triumph from the metal gods themselves.