Some logos are instantly identifiable to the artist or band they’re symbolizing. And sometimes a logo can be more recognizable than the band’s music itself. So which three logos in music would we declare as the most iconic?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. And also try our VERY OWN bag of coffee: https://rootlesscoffee.com/collections/partners/products/epic-footnote-productions - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #TopThreeBandLogos #MusicLogos #BandLogos #IconicLogos #RollingStones #TheRollingStones #TongueAndLipsLogo #Aerosmith #WingsLogo #GratefulDead #TheGratefulDead #StealYourFaceSkull #LedZeppelin #LedZeppelinIV #Prince #ArtistFormerlyKnownAsPrince #LoveSymbol #Ramones #TheRamones #ArthuroVega #RamonesSeal #WuTangClan #Mathematics #ACDC #IronMaiden #Metallica #KISS #Misfits #EFP #EpicFootnoteProductions #EpicFootnote

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Most Iconic Logos in Music, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

Trivium has proved they’ve made the most of their downtime during a global pandemic - producing “In the Court of the Dragon” barely a year after releasing their last album. But does album #10 continue the Grammy nominated act’s ascension into heavy metal dominance?    Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Also listen to our conversation with Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto back in 2020 - where we discussed everything from how COVID-19 impacted the release of “What the Dead Men Say,” to what it was like dining with Metallica and meeting OJ Simpson (... no, seriously).   Stream Part 1: https://youtu.be/yozisbdCwQI  Stream Part 2: https://youtu.be/2_JTQ3b3BMU    Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. And also try our VERY OWN bag of coffee: https://rootlesscoffee.com/collections/partners/products/epic-footnote-productions - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #Trivium #InTheCourtOfTheDragon #AlbumReview #ITCOTD #ThePhalanx #FeastOfFire #LikeASwordOverDamocles #FallIntoYourHands #MattHeafy #CoreyBeaulieu #PaoloGregoletto #AlexBent #JoshWilbur #RoadrunnerRecords #Metal #HeavyMetal #Metalcore #ThrashMetal #ProgressiveMetal 

Trivium, “In the Court of the Dragon” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

There are certain songs that were solely created to set the perfect tone for enjoying your favorite beverages. So what are the three best drinking songs of all time?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. And also try our VERY OWN bag of coffee: https://rootlesscoffee.com/collections/partners/products/epic-footnote-productions - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #BestDrinkingSongs #Top3DrinkingSongs #JimmyBuffett #Margaritaville #SnoopDogg #GinAndJuice #TheChamps #Tequila #DropkickMurphys #KissMeImShitfaced #Pink #RaiseYourGlass #AlanJackson #5OClockSomewhere #DrinkingSongs #BarMusic #EFP #EpicFootnoteProductions #EpicFootnote

Best Drinking Songs, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

The impact of grunge has (frankly) been discussed at nauseum by hundreds of journalists, musicians and fans alike. But which three albums (NOT named “Nevermind” or “Ten”) of the alt rock genre and subculture would you declare as the best?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #Grunge #BestGrungeAlbums #GrungeMusic #AltRock #AlternativeRock #90sAltRock #PunkRock #90sPunkRock #SeattleSound #KurtCobain #Nirvana #Nevermind #Lithium #PearlJam #Ten #EvenFlow #Jeremy #EddieVedder #Soundgarden #Badmotorfinger #Superunknown #RustyCage #JesusChristPose #BlackHoleSun #Spoonman #4thOfJuly #TheDayITriedToLive #ChrisCornell #LayneStaley #AliceInChains #Facelift #ManInTheBox #Dirt #Would #ThemBones #Rooster #CourtneyLove #Hole #Melvins #BuzzOsborne #Mudhoney #SuperfuzzBigmuff #SmashingPumpkins #BillyCorgan #StoneTemplePilots #ScottWeiland #Bush #SixteenStone #Glycerine #Comedown

Best Grunge Albums, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

Fact - Iron Maiden are one of the most influential metal bands of all time. But do the English metal icons live up to their historic legacy with “Senjutsu” (their 17th studio album, and first in six yearsl)?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Also find out which three incarnations of Iron Maiden’s beloved mascot Eddie we declare as the coolest: https://youtu.be/GtEzA9q89uU    Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and listen to this episode for a special code that will give you 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #AlbumReview #IronMaiden #Senjutsu #BruceDickinson #DaveMurray #JanickGers #AdrianSmith #SteveHarris #NickoMcBrain #KevinShirley #Stratego #TheWritingOnTheWall #LostInALostWorld #DaysOfFuturePast #TheTimeMachine #DarkestHour #DeathOfTheCelts #TheParchment #HellOnEarth #Eddie #NewAlbum #NewMusic #Metal #HeavyMetal #EFP #EpicFootnote

Iron Maiden, “Senjutsu” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

Chvrches are highly regarded for combining their indie roots with big pop melodies. But the pandemic presented the Scottish synth-pop trio with some tricky challenges when the time came to record “Screen Violence.” How well did the group overcome those hurdles, and were they able to maintain their kinetic sound with album number four?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Sponsored by:   - Rootless Coffee Co.: head over to https://rootlesscoffee.com/ and use the code EPICROAST to receive 15% OFF your order of coffee blends that break free from boring. - Lucky 13 Beard Co.: Head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #AlbumReview #Chvrches #ScreenViolence #SynthPop #ElectroPop #Electronic #DancePop #GothPop #AltPop #ElectronicPop #DanceMusic #ElectronicDance #Indietronica #IndiePop #NewAlbum #NewMusic #LaurenMayberry #IainCook #MartinDoherty #GlassnoteRecords #Glassnote #TheCure #RobertSmith #AskingForAFriend #HeSaidSheSaid #California #ViolentDelights #HowNotToDrown #FinalGirl #GoodGirls #Lullabies #Nightmares #BetterIfYouDont #EFP #EpicFootnote

Chvrches, “Screen Violence” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

2007’s “Colors” helped elevate Between The Buried And Me into one of the most acclaimed and ambitious progressive metal bands of the past two decades. But does the North Carolinian quintet live up to their reputation with that album’s sequel, “Colors II”?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #AlbumReview #BetweenTheBuriedAndMe #ColorsII #SumerianRecords #BTBAM #Colors2 #NewAlbum #NewMusic #ProgressiveMetal #ProgMetal #ProgRock #TechnicalDeathMetal #TechMetal #Prog #PaulWaggoner #TommyGilesRogersJr #BlakeRichardson #DanBriggs #DustieWaring #JamieKing #Monochrome #TheDoubleHelixOf Extinction #RevolutionInLimbo #FixTheError #NeverSeenFutureShock #StareIntoTheAbyss #Prehistory #BadHabits #TheFutureIsBehindUs #Turbulent #Sfumato #HumanIsHellAnotherOneWithLove #EFP #EpicFootnote

Between The Buried And Me, “Colors II” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

The NYC stop of the Hella Mega Tour (feat. Green Day, Weezer, The Interrupters and originally Fall Out Boy) marked Matt and Zach’s first concert since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in America… So how did it feel to see live music after nearly two years of no shows? Did the experience make them feel confident in the concert industry’s “return”, or do they still feel uneasy?   That’s what Matt and Zach discuss in the latest episode of “Am I Missing Something?,” a podcast where we analyze popular or unpopular bands, albums, songs or music trends in an attempt to figure out what we seem to be “missing.” The goal isn’t to ridicule, but rather to gain a better understanding of what a majority of fans see or don’t see in something that Matt and Zach simply can’t wrap their heads around.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #LiveMusic #Concerts #ReturnOfConcerts #ReturnOfLiveMusic #Festivals #MusicFestivals #ReturnOfMusicFestivals #CanceledConcerts #COVID #Pandemic #Tours #Touring #HellaMegaTour #HellaMega #GreenDay #FallOutBoy #Weezer #TheInterrupters #BillieJoeArmstrong #RiversCuomo #PunkRock #Rock #Punk #RockShow #StadiumShow #StadiumRockShow #PunkRockShow #CitiField #Queens #QueensNY #NYC #NY #EpicFootnote #EpicFootnoteProductions #EFP

The Return of Concerts (?) - “Am I Missing Something?” | Epic Footnote Productions

Results may vary when two mismatched artists collaborate together. But which three music collaborations - regardless of whether they succeeded or not - would we declare to be the most unusual, unexpected and downright odd?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #OddMusicCollaborations #WeirdMusicCollaborations #Top3OddMusicCollabs #StrangestMusicCollaborations #UnusualMusicCollaborations #UnexpectedMusicCollaborations #Metallica #NineInchNails #Halsey #LouReed #JaRule #BikerBoyz #WeDidItAgain #DavidBowie #Santana #BingCrosby #RobThomas #DaveMatthews #Everlast #Supernatural #Smooth #JudgementNight #JudgementNightSoundtrack #LittleDrummerBoy #PeaceOnEarth #RunDMC #AeroSmith #WalkThisWay #Nelly #TimMcGraw #OverAndOver #LilNasX #BillyRayCyrus #OldTownRoad #WillieNelson #JulioIglesias #ToAllTheGirlsIveLovedBefore #LLCoolJ #BradPaisley #AccidentalRacist #EpicFootnoteProductions #EpicFootnote #EFP

Oddest Collaborations in Music, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

Tenacious D has become synonymous with comedic rock, and 2021 marks two major milestones for Jack Black and Kyle Gass - the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut, and the 15th anniversary of the duo’s cinematic follow up “The Pick of Destiny.” So how well have both albums aged? Is the D’s raunchy style of rock n’ roll satire still funny after all these years?   Find out in a special episode of  Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In this episode, hosts Matt and Zach are given two minutes to review each album, and whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #AlbumReview #TenaciousD #ThePickOfDestiny #PickOfDestiny #JackBlack #KyleGass #JB #KG #Tribute #WonderBoy #FuckHerGently #Dio #Kielbasa #DoubleTeam #POD #Kickapoo #Classico #Beelzeboss #Papagenu #TheMetal #MasterExploder #DaveGrohl #RonnieJamesDio #Meatloaf #Comedy #Satire #ComedyRock #ComedyMetal #ParodyRock #SatireRock #RockSatire #RockParody #MetalComedy #Metal #Rock #AcousticRock

Tenacious D, Self-Titled Debut and “The Pick of Destiny” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

Not only does music have the power to influence video games’ emotional resonance, but video games have the power of exposing bands to a broader audience. So which three video game soundtracks would we say stand out the most?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #VideoGames #VideoGameSoundtracks #BestVideoGameSoundtracks #VideoGameMusic #Nitendo #Nitendo64 #Playstation #GuitarHero #RockBand #GrandTheftAuto #GTA #GrandTheftAutoViceCity #GTAViceCity #ViceCity #TonyHawk #TonyHawksProSkater #TonyHawksProSkater1 #TonyHawksProSkater2 #TonyHawksProSkater1and2 #SuperMarioBrothers #SuperMarioBros #MarioBrothers #MarioBros #KojiKondo #GroundTheme #OverwoldTheme #Persona #Persona5 #ShojiMeguro #Doom #Doom2016 #MickGordon #NeedForSpeed #NeedForSpeedUnderground #EpicFootnoteProductions #EpicFootnote #EFP

Best Video Game Soundtracks, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

The brainchild of Caleb Shomo, Beartooth has earned a deeply engaged fanbase over the years with their pulverizing yet melody-driven approach to metalcore. But does the Midwest outfit succeed at keeping the momentum going with their fourth album, “Below”?  Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins. Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products! #AlbumReview #Beartooth #Below #CalebShomo #RedBullRecords #ThePastIsDead #Devastation #HellOfIt #FedUp #OshieBichar #ConnorJDenis #ZachHuston #WillDeely #Metalcore #Metal #Hardcore #HardcorePunk

Beartooth, “Below” - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

With Mammoth WVH, Wolfgang Van Halen looks to find success with his own musical identity while still paying respect to his iconic family’s legacy… So how does Wolfie, the son of Eddie Van Halen and nephew of Alex Van Halen, do on his first solo rock album?   Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competition. In each episode, both hosts are given two minutes each to review a newly released album or a classic record they’re revisiting. Whoever gives the longest review in under two minutes wins.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #AlbumReview #MammothWVH #WolfgangVanHalen #VanHalen #WolfieVanHalen #WVH #EddieVanHalen #EVH #AlexVanHalen #HardRock #Rock #Distance #YoureToBlame #DontBackDown #ThinkItOver #Feel #Mammoth #Epiphany #EpicFootnote #EpicFootnoteProductions #EFP

Mammoth WVH, Self-Titled - 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions

Record Store Day will once again be releasing unique vinyl editions of many special albums, demos, soundtracks and singles over the course of two “drop” dates… Which titles are we most excited for?   Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3.   Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://lucky13beardco.com/ and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products!   #RSD #RSD21 #RSD2021 #RSDDrops #RecordStoreDay #RecordStoreDay21 #Vinyl #ColoredVinyl #PictureDiscVinyl #PictureDisc #StVincent #Metallica #SadButTrue #Piggy #NineInchNails #DaveGrohl #AlmostFamous #PeterFrampton #SteelyDan #TwoAgainstNature #NancyWilson #CameronCrowe #StillWater #StillwaterDemosEP #TheLifeAquaticWithSteveZissou #SeuJorge #LinkinPark #Meteroa #FEAR #TheRecord

Coolest Releases from Record Store Day 2021, “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

Randy Rhoads’ guitar solos and riffs continue to influence countless musicians even decades after his tragic death. To pick only three songs that the guitarist created during his time in Ozzy Osbourne’s band would be nearly impossible… but if you HAD to name his three best songs (NOT named “Crazy Train”), which would you pick?  Find out our choices in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where we have to pick our top three choices on any given music-related topic. After hosts Matt Gamba and Zach Shaw each share their personal favorites, they then have to come to an agreement on a final top 3. Sponsored by Lucky 13 Beard Co. - head over to https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lucky13BeardCo  and use the code EFP10 to receive 10% OFF your order of quality, made-to-order beard care products! #RandyRhoads #Top3Songs #CrazyTrain #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzy #BlizzardOfOz #DiaryOfAMadman #MrCrowley #IDontKnow #Believer #SATO #OverTheMountain #GuitarLegend #Guitarist #JacksonGuitars #Metal #HeavyMetal #80sMetal #HardRock 

Randy Rhoads’ Best Songs (NOT Named “Crazy Train”), “If You Have to Pick 3” | Epic Footnote Productions

Epic Footnote Productions presents a series of podcast programs where Matt + Zach get to debate and geek out over their favorite topic: music.

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