DFT'S DUNGEON

In 1998 the band Embodyment released an album called Embrace the Eternal that expertly combined Death Metal and early Metalcore, and then they suddenly changed their entire sound seemingly overnight. This episode explores the history of this band and tries to uncover exactly what it was that brought on such a massive change for the band after only one album. If you enjoyed this epi

This week on the podcast I am joined by childhood friend Buddy as we discuss our origins and continued appreciation for ReRoute to Remain by In Flames. I share a story about my dad warning me about the album cover sending me to hell and how Buddy god rid of all of his non Christian music only to turn back and reobtain this album first. Follow DFT’S Dungeon Patreon: https://bit.ly

Linkin Park's debut album changed everything for Nu Metal and Hard Rock in the early 2000's. By introducing harder elements in a more digestible and family friendly package, Linkin Park was able to establish a much larger install base of fans than their contemporaries at the time. In this video I share my memories of hearing Linkin Park for the first time, go over every song on Hyb

A short update about the future of the podcast. (Dont worry its not ending)

I decided to come back in the middle of a seasonal break to talk about the second part of Omni by Project 86. Lets see if it was worth the wait. Follow DFT’S Dungeon Patreon: https://bit.ly/3UlV4pu Substack: https://dftdungeon.substack.com Facebook: https://bit.ly/3qWDApM Twitter: https://bit.ly/3DDa50f Instagram: https://bit.ly/3UioAwo Youtube: https://bit.ly/3LmRqYm Spotify: ht

The Crimson Corridor is a record that makes me ask myself uncomfortable questions about the meaning of existence and the nature of the universe we live in. It delves deep into topics that most people would like to avoid and yet I find myself constantly drawn to those questions due to the compelling way they are presented on this album. Join me for the last time this season as we de

Some albums teach us what it means to be cool and gives us something to emulate, but there are some albums that are content with just meeting us where we are at a certain time in our lives. Underoath's The Changing of Times embodies the feeling of being a teenager, that feeling of trying to move forward towards adulthood but being stuck in our past. Join me as I take a look back at

Some records are important to us. Other records are essential to us. There are some records that follow us around our whole lives. For me Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child by Norma Jean is one of the most essential records I will ever own, and in this video I will attempt to explain why. Join me for a deep dive of all things Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child. Follow DFT’S Dun

This week on the podcast I'm joined by my good friend Mike Tigo as we discuss Mike's favorite album of all time which happens to be Between the Buried and Me's magnum opus Colors. In an effor to shake things up we recorded our conversation live on my youtube channel. If you guys like these kinds of live non scripted discussions let me know and I would be happy to do more of them. F

This week on the podcast I’m doing something that I always claim I’m never gonna do. I’m diving head first into 2008’s Dreamer by Haste the Day and this time around I’m going track by track and analyzing every song. Lets see what Haste the Day was trying to tell us 15 years ago. Follow DFT’S Dungeon Patreon: https://bit.ly/3UlV4pu Substack: https://dftdungeon.substack.c