SIGNALS FROM MARS | JANUARY 2025 ALBUMS REVIEW
ππΈ January 2025 New Music Roundup on Signals From Mars with Jeremy Weltman! π
π§ Jeremy Weltman returns to dive into the fresh beats of January 2025! If youβre a music enthusiast struggling to keep up with the latest tracks, donβt worry β weβve got you covered on Signals From Mars. πΆ
π Weβre breaking down the hottest new releases of January 2025, ensuring youβre in the loop with the latest tunes. Perfect for those who want to stay ahead in the music scene and an essential guide for nailing those year-end polls! π
Other topics discussed include the passing of John Sykes, best known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder. We also touch upon the massive Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne farewell show.
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CHECK OUT SOME OF JANUARY 2025’S RELEASES HERE:
| Date | Band | Album | Label |
| 10-Jan | Tremonti | The End Will Show Us How | Napalm |
| The Halo Effect | March Of the Unheard | Nuclear Blast | |
| Stick To Your Guns | Keep Planting Flowers | Sharptone | |
| Moon Wizard | Sirens | Hammerheart Records | |
| EP | Ex Deo | Year Of the Unheard | Nuclear Blast |
| Reissue | Nine Treasures | Awakening From Dukkha | Metal Blade |
| Nine Treasures | Wisdom Eyes | Metal Blade | |
| Cave In | Jupiter 25th Anniversary Edition | Relapse Records | |
| Tesseract | War Of Being (Tour Edition) | Kscope | |
| Live | Magnum | Live at KK’s Steel Mill | Steamhammer |
| 17-Jan | Tokyo Blade | Time Is The Fire | Cherry Red |
| The Big Deal | Electrified | Frontiers | |
| Dunes | Land of the Blind | Ripple | |
| Dragonknight | Legions | Scarlet | |
| Godzillionaire | Diminishing Returns | Ripple | |
| Grave Digger | Bone Collector | Reinging Phoenix | |
| Landfall | Wide Open Sky | Frontiers | |
| Hazzerd | The 3rd Dimension | M-Theory Audio | |
| Nesdam | Find The Truth | XOVR Records | |
| Echos | Quiet, In Your Service | ||
| Reissue | Datura | Visions For The Celestial | Ripple |
| Buckcherry | 15 20th Anniversary Edition | Earache | |
| Live | Dark Fortress | Pulling At Threads (Live In Europe 2023) | Century Media |
| Steve Hackett | Live Magic At Trading Boundaries | InSide Out | |
| Compilations | W.A.S.P. | The 7 Savage 1984 – 1992 Box Set | Madfish |
| 24-Jan | Bonfire | Higher Ground | Frontiers |
| Wildness | Avenger | Frontiers | |
| Labyrinth | In The Vanishing Echoes of Goodbye | Frontiers | |
| Avatarium | Between You, God, The Devil And The Dead | AFM | |
| Blacktoothed | Headway | Arising Empire | |
| Bumblefoot | Bumblefootβ¦Returns! | Neanderthal Noise Inc. | |
| The Ferrymen | Iron Will | Frontiers | |
| Harakiri For The Sky | Scorched Earth | AOP Records | |
| Vukovi | My God Has Got A Gun | LAB Recrods | |
| EP | Oni | Genesis | Ironshore Group |
| Reissue | August Burns Red | Thrill Seeker 20th Anniversary Edition | ABR |
| Live | Riverside | Live ID. | Inside Out |
| Compilations | Tigertailz | For A Few Dollarz More (The Archives Vol 1: 1984-1991) | HNE |
| 31-Jan | TheCityIsOurs | Will You Still Love Me? | Arising Empire |
| The Hellacopters | Overdriver | Nuclear Blast | |
| The Night Flight Orchestra | Give Us The Moon | Napalm | |
| Pentagram | Lightning In A Bottle | Heavy Psych Sounds | |
| All That Remains | Antifragile | Razor & Tie | |
| Saliva | Revelation: Retold | Judge & Jury | |
| Kelsy Karter & The Heroines | Love Made Me Do It | Licorice Pizza Records | |
| Jaye Jayle | After Alter | ||
| Rats Of Gomorrah | Infectious Vermin | SPKR | |
| Relics Of Humanity | Absolute Dismal Domain | ||
| Kilmara | Journey To The Sun | ||
| Jonathan HultΓ©n | Eyes Of The Living Night | ||
| Black Talon | Scenes of Agony | Self | |
| Live | Hawkwind | Live At The Royal Albert Hall | Cherry Red |
| Compilations | Dio | The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2 | Niji Entertainment |
EXPANDED SHOW NOTES
Show Notes for Signals From Mars Episode 407
Host: Victor M. Ruiz
Guest: Jeremy Weltman
Episode: January 2025 Album Review
Introduction (00:00:00)
- Welcome to Signals From Mars Episode 407!
- Hosted by Victor M. Ruiz.
- Returning after a short break for the January 2025 Albums Review.
- Special guest: Jeremy Weltman joins the discussion.
Shout-Outs to Patrons (00:01:00)
Victor takes a moment to recognize Signals From Mars supporters:
- Stephen Sailer, Stephen Hoeker, Jeremy Weltman, Mike Jones, Brad Dahl (Yarg Metal), Gabriel Ruiz, Chris Vaglio (Song Swap Showdown), Jose Ruiz, Metal Dan, Johan EderstrΓΆm, Ed Ferguson, Anthony Mackey (graphic designer for the show), Tony Espin, Chris Czynszak (Decibel Geek Podcast and ROCKNPOD), Sean Richmond, Pascal Schumacher.
- Reminder that patrons are eligible to participate in the Patron Special episode.
- Upcoming March topic: The Signals From Mars Hard Rock & Metal Hall of Fame.
- Open voting for the top 10 foundational bands in hard rock and metal.
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Discussion on New Music (00:05:00)
Victor and Jeremy discuss the importance of supporting new rock and metal releases:
- Addressing the “rock is dead” debate.
- Emphasizing the importance of checking out new bands alongside legacy acts.
- Encouraging listeners to purchase music and support artists directly.
- Reminder to visit signalsfrommars.com for merch, social media links, and more.
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January 2025 Album Reviews (00:10:00)
January 10th Releases:
- Jeremy’s Pick: Moon Wizard – Sirens π Moon Wizard on Bandcamp
- Victor’s Pick: The Halo Effect – March of the Unheard π The Halo Effect Official Site
January 17th Releases: (00:20:00)
- Jeremy’s Pick: Tokyo Blade – Time is the Fire π Tokyo Blade Official Site
- Victor’s Pick: Dunes – Land of the Blind π Dunes on Bandcamp
January 24th Releases: (00:30:00)
- Jeremy’s Pick: Bonfire – Higher Ground π Bonfire Official Site
- Victor’s Pick: Vukovi – My God Has Got a Gun π Vukovi on Spotify
January 31st Releases: (00:40:00)
- Jeremy’s Pick: Pentagram – Lightning in a Bottle π Pentagram Official Site
- Victor’s Pick: All That Remains – Anti-Fragile π All That Remains Official Site
Interactive Segment (00:50:00)
Listeners participated in polls and discussions:
- First rock concert attended?
- Which metal subgenre is their favorite?
- How has metal influenced their musical journey?
Special Announcements & Discussion Topics
- Black Sabbath’s Final Show Announcement (00:55:00)
- Date: July 5, 2025 – Villa Park, Birmingham
- Lineup: Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Anthrax, Mastodon, Lamb of God, and more.
- Special guests: Billy Corgan, Duff McKagan, Lizzy Hale, KK Downing, Mike Bordin, Tom Morello, and Wolfgang Van Halen.
- Charity event: Proceeds going to Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.
- Speculation on what songs will be played and how Ozzy will perform.
π Official Ticket Sales & Event Info: Black Sabbath’s Final Show
- John Sykes Tribute Discussion (01:05:00)
- Shock over his passing.
- Impact on Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder.
- Lack of mention in the Grammys.
- Personal stories from Jeremy about seeing Sykes live.
π John Sykes Official Website & Legacy Info: JohnSykes.com
- Grammys Controversy (01:15:00)
- Major snubs: John Sykes, Paul DiβAnno, Jack Russell.
- Spiritboxβs Courtney mistaken for Poppy at the event.
- General frustration with the lack of rock and metal recognition.
π Spiritbox Official Site: Spiritbox.com
Closing Thoughts (01:25:00)
- Thanks to everyone who participated live!
- Special shout-outs to Brad, Tony, Edgar, and others who joined the discussion.
- Encouragement to check out new music, support bands, and stay connected through the website.
- Reminder about next month’s album review episode.
- Farewell message and appreciation to the Signals From Mars audience!
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