Welcome to Episode 5 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast! This episode is a reaction to a band I have a long history with and a massive amount of respect for: the incredible Where The Children Play. After a long hiatus (for both of us!), frontman Alex and the band are back with a new lineup, a new sound, and a new level of intensity. In this episode, I'm reacting to their blistering July 4th single, "Manufactured Regicide."

Referencing my past interview with Alex, I touch on the difficult journey that has led to this powerful return. Join me for a deep dive into a track that is technically brilliant, brutally aggressive, and a testament to the band's perseverance.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro: A History with Where The Children Play

00:44 - The Hiatus is Over! New Lineup & New Sound

01:05 - An Idea for a Future "As Above, So Below" Episode

02:09 - Introducing the Track: "Manufactured Regicide"

02:41 - Let's React!

04:18 - Commentary: "This is like a steam train"

04:53 - Commentary: "The riffage... oh my God yes!"

06:31 - Final Thoughts & Catching My Breath

06:42 - The Story Behind the Band's Journey

07:44 - They've Come Back STRONGER

08:14 - Discovering the "This Bloody Dawn" EP

09:07 - Why You Should Follow This Band

10:05 - Outro & Community Plugs

🌐Find Face Ripper Records Online:

Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

🔗Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords

Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faceripperrecords

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/MvFBA93zdY

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faceripperrecords

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/thefaceripperrecordspodcast

Podbean: https://thefaceripperrecordspodcast.podbean.com/

🎸Artist Featured in This Episode:

Where The Children Play (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnuDyxtQCYIyGQfWGsJIAcg

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3exZ1FAHlylae0DRUQFqws

My Interview with Alex: https://youtu.be/2f4LHWJrAhE

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast!

This episode is a pure, raw reaction to a powerful submission from the Norwegian deathcore band, Sjelløs (pronounced something like "shielus"... apologies for any butchering of the Norwegian language!). I'm diving into their track "Tause Sirener" (Mute Siren), and I went in almost completely blind. Described by the artist as a brutal and emotional cry of anguish for the innocent children trapped in war-torn Palestine, this song is an absolute force. It combines guttural growls, haunting female screams, and tectonic breakdowns to channel raw rage at the world's indifference. Join me for a profound listening experience and my honest reaction to a track that is as important as it is brutal.

🕐 Event Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & Apology for my Norwegian Pronunciation

00:13 - Introducing: Sjelløs & "Tause Sirener"

01:11 - The Powerful Themes of the Song

01:42 - A Quick Segue on Awesome Female Metal Vocalists

03:22 - Let's React! 04:39 - First Impressions: "This is so cool"

05:17 - Reaction: "That chorus bought a couple tears"

06:43 - Commentary: "I'm just pulled back into this music"

07:34 - Final Thoughts: "3 minutes and 22 seconds of absolute brilliance"

08:43 - An Official Invitation to the Discord!

09:34 - Discovering the Back Catalogue

10:31 - Credit Where It's Due: "Absolutely brilliant"

11:15 - A Final Apology for my Pronunciation!

🌐Find Face Ripper Records

Online: Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

🔗Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords

Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faceripperrecords

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/MvFBA93zdY

👀Watch & Listen:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faceripperrecords

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/thefaceripperrecordspodcast

Podbean: https://thefaceripperrecordspodcast.podbean.com/

🎸Artist Featured in This Episode:

Sjelløs (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FxIUwUcmZVLCrBE1SxOu4

Sjelløs (SoundCloud): https://on.soundcloud.com/oLAIoUBQOCuISAuU1

☕︎ Buy Me A Coffee / Donate To The Cause: https://buymeacoffee.com/faceripperrecords

💷Collaborate On Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/sonicsymphonic

#metalpodcast #reactionvideo #sjelløs #deathcore #norwegianmetal #politicalmetal #newmusicreaction #podcast

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Face Ripper Records Podcast!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show so far. In this episode, we have an absolutely stacked lineup of incredible music. We kick things off with the politically charged symphonic metal of Side Quest and their unforgettable track, "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun." Then, we experience the immense live energy of my good friends Hartlight with their track "Be Blessed," from a performance in France. I also introduce you to the brutal UK-based metal of Gnawing Hunger, a band I discovered on TikTok. Plus, I'm revealing the debut track from my own new gothic side-project, Monk. To close out the show, we celebrate the perseverance of Relentless Pursuit with a double-bill of tracks from his upcoming album.

Join me for a journey through some of the best new and independent metal out there!

🕐 Event Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Huge Thank You!

00:42 - Track 1 Intro: Side Quest - "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun"

01:59 - MUSIC STARTS: Side Quest - "Mass Deportations of Billionaires into the Sun"

06:13 - Post-Track Commentary on Side Quest

06:41 - Track 2 Intro: Hartlight - "Be Blessed" (Live in France)

08:00 - MUSIC STARTS: Hartlight - "Be Blessed" (Live)

12:14 - Post-Track Commentary on Hartlight & Future Plans

12:56 - Track 3 Intro: Gnawing Hunger - "Caligula"

14:04 - MUSIC STARTS: Gnawing Hunger - "Caligula"

18:12 - Post-Track Commentary on Gnawing Hunger

18:56 - Track 4 Intro: Monk - "Disdain" (My New Project!)

21:24 - MUSIC STARTS: Monk - "Disdain"

26:54 - Post-Track Commentary on Monk

27:06 - Community Updates & Plugs

27:45 - Track 5 Intro: Relentless Pursuit - "Redemption" & "Ludicrum"

28:41 - MUSIC STARTS: Relentless Pursuit - "Redemption" & "Ludicrum"

33:33 - Post-Track Commentary & Upcoming August Releases

33:55 - Final Thanks & Sign-Off

🌐Find Face Ripper Records Online:

Official Website: https://www.faceripperrecords.com

Official Merch Store (mytees.uk): http://www.mytees.uk

🔗Connect on Social Media:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/faceripperrecords

Facebook: https://facebook.com/faceripperrecords

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@faceripperrecords

Discord Community: https://discord.gg/MvFBA93zdY

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@faceripperrecords

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/thefaceripperrecordspodcast

Podbean: https://thefaceripperrecordspodcast.podbean.com/

🎸Artists Featured in This Episode:

Side Quest: https://sidequest1.bandcamp.com/

Hartlight: https://hartlight.bandcamp.com/

Gnawing Hunger: https://gnawinghunger.bandcamp.com/

Monk: https://www.instagram.com/monkgothic

Relentless Pursuit: https://projectrelentlesspursuit.bandcamp.com/

☕︎ Buy Me A Coffee / Donate To The Cause: https://buymeacoffee.com/faceripperrecords

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