Signals From Mars – Episode 408 – February 2025 New Releases

Signals From Mars – Episode 408: February 2025 Albums Review

Host: Victor M. Ruiz
Guest: Jeremy Weltman
Date: March 7th, 2025

Show Notes

Introduction (00:00 – 04:00)

• Welcome to episode 408 of Signals From Mars.

• Monthly album review segment with Jeremy Weltman.

• Overview of February 2025’s hard rock and metal releases.

• Discussion of the importance of keeping up with new music.

New Album Releases – February 7, 2025 (04:01 – 20:30)

• Discussion of standout albums:

  • Dream Theater – Parisomnia: Concept album focused on sleep and dreams.

  • Ginger – Duel: A solid release but somewhat repetitive.

  • Thundermother – Dirty and Divine: High-energy rock, very AC/DC-influenced.

  • Days of Jupiter – The World Was Never Enough: Jeremy’s pick of the week.

  • Saber – Lost in Flames: Victor’s pick of the week, 80s-inspired heavy metal.

• Talk about overlooked releases and personal biases in music selection.

Quote for Social Media:
“Dream Theater’s Parisomnia is a concept album that some will love and others might find too proggy – but Midnight Messiah is a killer track!”

New Album Releases – February 14, 2025 (20:31 – 38:00)

• Lacuna Coil – Sleepless Empire: Victor’s pick of the week, a return to their heavier sound.

• Crazy Lixx – Thrill of the Bite: Jeremy’s pick of the week, a great glam rock album.

• Scorpion Child – I Saw the End as It Passed Through Me: New wave of traditional heavy metal sound.

• Hangman’s Chair – Sedition: Dark, moody, but repetitive.

Quote for Social Media:
“Lacuna Coil’s Sleepless Empire is their heaviest album in years – and it absolutely slays!”

New Album Releases – February 21, 2025 (38:01 – 55:20)

• Killswitch Engage – This Consequence: Victor’s pick of the week, strong hooks and polished production.

• Twins Crew – Chapter 4: Jeremy’s pick of the week, powerful power metal.

• Air Force – Acts of Madness: Features Doug Samson, sounds like Iron Maiden with a heavier twist.

• Traitor – Phobias: Strong death metal/thrash vibes.

Quote for Social Media:
“Killswitch Engage blends aggression with melody effortlessly on This Consequence – an essential listen!”

New Album Releases – February 28, 2025 (55:21 – 1:15:00)

• Brainstorm – Plague of Rats: Victor’s album of the month, potential top 10 of the year.

• Perfect Plan – Heart of a Lion: Jeremy’s pick of the week, great melodic rock.

• Robin McAuley – Spellbound: Major disappointment, lacks the heaviness of Alive.

• Dirkschneider – Revisiting Balls to the Wall: Divisive, unnecessary re-record.

Quote for Social Media:
“Brainstorm’s Plague of Rats is a power metal masterpiece – already a contender for album of the year!”

Discussion Topics (1:15:01 – 1:40:00)

1. Do We Want New Tesla Music?

• Tesla confirms no new albums but might release singles.

• Concerns over the overly polished Shock album produced by Def Leppard’s Phil Collen.

• General sentiment: If it sounds like old Tesla, yes. If it’s more like Shock, no.

Quote for Social Media:
“Tesla says no new album – maybe that’s for the best if it avoids another Shock.”

2. Classic Artists Revisiting Old Material

• Vandenberg playing Whitesnake.

• Schenker playing UFO.

• Dirkschneider playing Accept.

• Verdict: Good for new fans, but re-recordings aren’t necessary.

Quote for Social Media:
“Michael Schenker playing UFO classics live? Hell yes. Re-recording them? Not so much.”

Closing Thoughts & Where to Connect (1:40:01 – End)

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