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The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast)

Sam and Marcos

220 episodes · Explicit

The Alternative Music Show.

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Join Sam and Marcos every week to talk about all the big news and releases in the alternative music scene!

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  1. Good Blegh, Friend.

    · 34 min · Explicit

    Sam and Marcos say goodbye (for now).

  2. Ozzy Osbourne and a LEGACY OF METAL, Fit For A King ALBUM REVIEW, & MORE! | SOTS Podcast 7/28/25

    · 1 h 20 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos pay their respects to the legendary Prince of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne, talk about all this Paramore news, review the upcoming new album from Fit For A King, plus new music from Don…

  3. My Chemical Romance GO WOKE, Ozzy Osbourne DETHRONES Sleep Token, & MORE | SOTS Podcast 7/21/25

    · 2 h 03 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk about liberal woke band My Chemical Romance, Black Sabbath perform for the last time ever and Ozzy Osbourne knocks Sleep Token from the top of the charts, Ali Sykes and Allisic welcome the…

  4. Hollywood Undead SAVE ROCK, Lorna Shore drop an ANTHEM, Bilmuri is THE HOGMAN | SOTS Podcast 6/30/25

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Hideo Kojima being a certified scene kid, Lorna Shore release their anthem, Bilmuri never misses, Billie Joe Armstrong threatens to fight a fan, Good Charlotte come back hot, Hollywood…

  5. I Prevail drop PEAK, Asking Alexandria are COOKED, Korn DEFEND Sleep Token | SOTS Podcast 6/23/25

    · 2 h 10 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk a surprisingly great new single from I Prevail, Asking Alexandria's brutal Warped Tour performance, Korn defend Sleep Token, Javier Bardem (Dune) listens to Bad Omens, Mikey Way's first…

  6. Twenty One Pilots BACK ON TOP, MGK is AMERICANA, Blessthefall are MALLxCORE | SOTS Podcast 6/16/25

    · 1 h 26 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk a big new single from Twenty One Pilots, a new album incoming from MGK, My Chemical Romance looking to top the charts with classic album, Lorna Shore promise "versatile" new album,…

  7. Turnstile Album REVIEW, President drop 2ND SINGLE, Tyson Ritter REVEALS ALL | SOTS Podcast 6/9/25

    · 1 h 46 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk about Tyson Ritter's dirt little secret, we review the newest albums from Turnstile, Orthodox, Cherie Amour and more, President drop their 2nd single, Hot Mulligan are back and better than…

  8. Sleep Token VS Kali Uchis, Stray From The Path's LAST ALBUM, An EMO Wedding | SOTS Podcast 6/2/25

    · 1 h 50 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the war between Sleep Token fans and Kali Uchis, new album announcements from Twenty One Pilots, Yellowcard, Thousand Below and Rise Against, The Amity Affliction release first new song…

  9. Lorna Shore RETURN, I Prevail PART WAYS with singer, the MYSTERIOUS President | SOTS Podcast 5/19/25

    · 2 h 05 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos welcome back deathcore titans Lorna Shore, discuss the separation of I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser, who or what is President(?), Pierce The Veil's insane setlist for new tour, Anthony Fantano…

  10. Sleep Token 'Even In Arcadia' REVIEW, Parkway Drive GO BIBLICAL, Pierce The Veil MAKE OUT | SOTS Podcast 5/12/25

    · 1 h 51 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review Even In Arcadia the newest album from Sleep Token + feedback from our followers, new singles from Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice & Men and more, Lorna Shore tease next era,…

  11. Loathe RETURN, System of a Down SNAPPED From Spotify, Ice Nine Kills NEW ALBUM | SOTS Podcast 5/5/25

    · 1 h 40 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos investigate why Spotify deleted System of a Down's Toxicity, Loathe finally return with a new music, Ice Nine Kills tease new album, Silverstein announce their second new record this year,…

  12. Green Day vs Charli xcx, Dayseeker vs Moonlight, Fit For A King vs Nuke | SOTS Podcast 4/28/25

    · 1 h 58 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk new music from Dayseeker, Turnstile, Fit For A King, We Came As Romans and more, plus Green Day are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sleep Token continues to own…

  13. Sleep Token Get Sticky, Babymetal Enlist Poppy, Michael Clifford Is Cool | SOTS Podcast 4/7/25

    · 2 h 10 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk big new songs from Sleep Token, Babymetal, and Michael Clifford, A Day To Remember take over the charts, You Me At Six are officially over, Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) is in the…

  14. Linkin Park Rise Up, Sleep Token Are In The Weather, Thornhill Album Review | SOTS Podcast 3/31/25

    · 2 h 03 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos (and Sleep Token) are worshipping the weather, Linkin Park announce the deluxe version of From Zero, Evanescence enter their anime era, Sad Summer Fest 2025 is cancelled, Bad Omens are in the…

  15. A Day To Remember Big Ole Album Review, MGK Drops A Sentimental Banger | SOTSPodcast 3/24/25

    · 2 h 02 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from A Day To Remember and Underoath, Sleep Token just keeps getting bigger, Hayley William's Grandmother has been protecting a sacred emo artifact, MGK drops a…

  16. SLEEP TOKEN'S RE-EMERGENCE, BLOODYWOOD ALBUM REVIEW, FAKE VS REAL METALCORE | SOTS Podcast 3/17/25

    · 1 h 44 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos celebrate the return of Sleep Token and breakdown all the big news, review new albums from Bloodywood and Coheed And Cambria, finally settle the debate between "Fake vs Real Metalcore," plus…

  17. SPIRITBOX AND WHITECHAPEL REVIEWS, PLUS GHOST HAVE A NEW PAPA & MORE | SOTS Podcast 3/10/25

    · 1 h 52 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest albums from Spiritbox and Whitechapel, welcome a new Papa to Ghost, speculate on the Sleep Token mystery of the week, Bring Me The Horizon are coming to America, Teddy Swims…

  18. ARCHITECTS ALBUM REVIEW, BAD OMENS & COREY TAYLOR TEAM UP, SUMMER OF LOUD TOUR | SOTS Podcast 3/3/25

    · 1 h 56 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review the newest album from Architects, Bad Omens and Corey Taylor tag team new cover, Volumes, Polyphia, We Came As Romans, Dayseeker and more in studio, Summer of Loud Tour is STACKED, Sleep…

  19. SLEEP TOKEN TEASE, A DAY TO REMEMBER GO BIG, ONE OK ROCK ALBUM REVIEW | SOTS Podcast 2/24/25

    · 2 h 12 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk A Day To Remember's Big Ole Album drop, Sleep Token's teasing ritual, Warped Tour's lack of "big name artists," Pvris collaboration with Spiritbox, Arena Stringer sues for The Amity…

  20. AHREN OUT OF THE AMITY AFFLICTION, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE REVIEW, NEW UNDEROATH | SOTS Podcast 2/17/25

    · 2 h 04 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk The Amity Affliction officially parting with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba rejoins Blink-182 for a night, Spiritbox allude to potential collaborative album, Brendon Urie returns from the…

  21. GOJIRA CONQUER GRAMMYS, SPIRITBOX CONQUER TSUNAMIS, DARKO CONQUER DEATHCORE | SOTS Podcast 2/10/25

    · 1 h 52 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Gojira's big Grammy win, Poppy's big red carpet interview, Polyphia's upcoming collaborations, a new My Chemical Romance album, new music from Spiritbox, Imminence, Sleep Theory and more,…

  22. WARPED TOUR DROPS LINEUP, BRING ME THE HORIZON COVER OASIS, MUSIC X POLITICS? | SOTS PODCAST 2/3/25

    · 2 h 13 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk about whether politics should be in music, Warped Tour drip feeding their line-up, 20 straight weeks at number one for Linkin Park's The Emptiness Machine, Bring Me The Horizon cover…

  23. BRING ME THE HORIZON VS COLDPLAY, INKCARCERATION FESTIVAL LINEUP, & MORE! | SOTS PODCAST 1/27/25

    · 1 h 55 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Bring Me The Horizon vs Coldplay at the BRIT Awards, Inkcarceration Festival 2025 lineup, 10 Years of Pvris' White Noise, new music from Electric Callboy, Landmvrks, Nova Twins, Silent…

  24. THE 2024 SOTS AWARDS

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    Join us in celebrating the scene in 2024 as we unveil the winners for Music Video, Artist, Single, Album of the year and more! Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon:…

  25. Day Four Deliberations: Single and Album of the Year.

    · 3 h 15 min · Explicit

    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Single and Album of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon:…

  26. Day Three Deliberations: Best Music Video, Rock Performance, Metal Performance & More.

    · 3 h 11 min · Explicit

    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Music Video, Rock Performance, Metal Performance, Vocal Performance, and Artist of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early…

  27. Day Two Deliberations: Best Live Performance, EP, Lyricist, and Pop Performance.

    · 2 h 36 min · Explicit

    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Live Performance, EP/Mixtape, Lyricist, and Pop Performance of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive…

  28. Day One Deliberations: Best Collaboration, Best Debut Full Length, Emotional Performance & More.

    · 3 h 12 min · Explicit

    Sam and Marcos debate upon the nominees for Best Collaboration, Best Debut Full Length, Rising Artist, and Emotional Performance of 2024. Vote Now: https://www.sotspodcast.com/awards Become a Patron to gain early…

  29. SPIRITBOX, ARCHITECTS, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE & MORE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUMS IN 2025!

    · 1 h 11 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk new music and album announcements from Spiritbox, Architects, Memphis May Fire, Coheed And Cambria, Killswitch Engage, and Bury Tomorrow plus Three Days Grace first new song with Adam…

  30. LINKIN PARK "From Zero" Review + POPPY "Negative Spaces" Review & lots more!

    · 1 h 42 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review new albums from Linkin Park and Poppy, plus My Chemical Romance announce the Long Live The Black Parade Tour, Sleep Token to headline Download Festival 2025 (and drop new album???),…

  31. GRAMMY NOMINATIONS FOR KNOCKED LOOSE & SPIRITBOX + STATE CHAMPS REVIEW & COUNTERPARTS SURPRISE EP!

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the 2025 Grammy nominations for Knocked Loose, Spiritbox, Alpha Wolf and more, Chiodos announce a 20th anniversary tour, The Ghost Inside cancel their fall tour, As I Lay Dying's…

  32. PANIC! AT THE DISCO RETURN AND WHEN WE WERE YOUNG FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE 2025 LINEUP!

    · 1 h 53 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the 2025 When We Were Young Festival lineup, somehow Panic! at the Disco return, Linkin Park are already working on new music, Ghost ban cellphones at all their upcoming shows, My…

  33. LINKIN PARK CONTINUE DOMINANT REIGN, SONIC TEMPLE ANNOUNCE 2025 LINEUP, CULT OF THE LAMB GOES METAL!

    · 1 h 53 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos discuss Linkin Park's continued success, Ice Nine Kills highest charting single, Sonic Temple's 2025 lineup, age restricted concerts, Megan Thee Stallion teams up with Spiritbox again, the…

  34. VANS WARPED TOUR RETURNS, SICK NEW WORLD LANDS LINKIN PARK, AND BAD OMENS UNLEASH MAYHEM!

    · 2 h 07 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos discuss the return of the Vans Warped Tour, Sick New World's 2025 lineup, Bad Omens massive performance at Mayhem Festival, Awsten Knight's update for Waterpark's fans, Sum 41 ending, Linkin…

  35. ICE NINE KILLS TERRIFYING NEW SONG, BAD OMENS AND POPPY SUBMIT FOR GRAMMY CONSIDERATION, & MORE!

    · 2 h 12 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos breakdown the new Terrifier inspired single from Ice Nine Kills, talk Bad Omens, Poppy, and Wage War submitting for Grammy consideration, Green Day dropping a toothbrush that plays Dookie, The…

  36. SPIRITBOX BRING THE HYPE, THREE DAYS GRACE AND ADAM GONTIER REUNITE, AND MORE!

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Spiritbox taking over the scene once again, Three Days Grace reuniting with old vocalist Adam Gontier, 20 years of In Love & Death, new music from Coheed and Cambria, Stick To Your Guns,…

  37. LINKIN PARK GET HEAVY, PARAMORE GET POLITICAL, & MORE!

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Linkin Park's heavy new single, Paramore's politics, Bad Omens and Sleep Token getting knighted, 20 years of American Idiot, if you're allowed to go to concerts if you don't know any of…

  38. THE FACE(S) OF METALCORE

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk MORE rumors of Warped Tour's return, Veil of Maya go on hiatus, songs for "the bedroom," a new TikTok trend called "encores," new music from Beartooth, Poppy, RedHook, TSS, plus a review…

  39. THE RETURN OF WARPED TOUR IS IMMINENT!

    · 1 h 35 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk rumors of Warped Tour's return, Paramore working on new music, Linkin Park continued controversy and success, new songs from Underoath, Whitechapel, Jinjer and more plus review the new…

  40. LINKIN PARK RETURN WITH NEW SINGER, NEW SINGLE, & NEW ALBUM!

    · 1 h 25 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk big news from Linkin Park including new singer Emily Armstrong, new single The Emptiness Machine, new album From Zero, and lots more! Plus our thoughts on new releases from Fame On Fire,…

  41. Valkyrae teams with Blessthefall, Bad Omens H***** Merch, Boston Manor 'Sundiver' Review and more!

    · 2 h 12 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Valkyrae's jump to metalcore, the Bad Omens merch deemed too explicit, new music from State Champs, Chase Atlantic, and Silverstein plus a review of Sundiver by Boston Manor, our thoughts…

  42. We Review New Albums From Stand Atlantic & Thrown!

    · 26 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos review new releases from Stand Atlantic and Thrown! Reviews: Stand Atlantic (1:24) and Thrown (15:56). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon:…

  43. Will Linkin Park Return, Is Jeris Johnson The Future of Metal, & Are We Sleeping On Marianas Trench?

    · 1 h 16 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk a possible return of Linkin Park, Fever 333 announced their new album, Marianas Trench might be really good, Vic Fuentes is having another kid, Slipknot sells out Madison Square Garden, we…

  44. MAKE THEM SUFFER ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, HAYLEY WILLIAMS POSTS SOTS, & OLI SYKES CONFIRMS POST HUMAN 3!

    · 1 h 22 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Make Them Suffer's long awaited new album, Hayley Williams sharing an SOTS post, Oli Sykes confirms Post Human 3, should camping for concerts be illegal, House of Protection drop music…

  45. GOJIRA WIN OLYMPIC METAL, MGK PARTNERS UP WITH JELLY ROLL, WATERPARKS CANCEL ALBUM, & LOTS MORE!

    · 1 h 28 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk Gojira's metal as hell performance at the Olympics, MGK and Jelly Roll serving up some country goodness, Waterparks cancel their new album, seeing Blink-182 and Pierce The Veil at Citi…

  46. DELUXE UNLOCKED: My Chemical Mystery!

    · 36 min · Explicit

    My Chemical Romance leaked song and shelved album? Sam and Marcos are on the case! Enjoy an episode of SOTS Deluxe free this week and join the Patreon for access to all our deluxe episodes and more! Patreon:…

  47. THE HOME TEAM GET LOUD, WINDWAKER GET VIOLENT, AND THE MAINE HAVEN'T LOST THEIR TOUCH!

    · 1 h 29 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos talk new music from One Ok Rock, The Maine, Mayday Parade, Ice Nine Kills and more, review new albums from The Home Team and Windwaker, plus we went to the Northlane tour in Boston and lots…

  48. MGK IS SAD, WATERPARKS ARE INDEPENDENT, PLUS REVIEWS FOR NEW ALBUMS FROM SPEED AND IN HEARTS WAKE!

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos take Machine Gun Kelly (sad version), Waterparks breaking free of Fueled By Ramen, stage invasions, King For A Day goes double platinum, Starset fight AI with AI, review new albums from Speed…

  49. A Y'ALLTERNATIVE SUMMER WITH BILMURI, NOTHING,NOWHERE, & SCENE QUEEN + DAVE GROHL VS TAYLOR SWIFT?!?

    · 2 h 06 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk expensive vinyl, Dave Grohl vs Taylor Swift, review new albums from Bilmuri, Nothing,Nowhere, and Scene Queen plus new music from Palace Royale, Loveless, Badflower, Magnolia…

  50. CATCHING UP: BRING ME THE HORIZON, POPPY, TWENTY ONE PILOTS + WAGE WAR AND THE STORY SO FAR REVIEWS!

    · 2 h 02 min · Explicit

    This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk big budget music videos from Twenty One Pilots and Bring Me The Horizon, Travis Barker's $1000 Meet and Greet, Poppy teaming up with Jordan Fish, Matty Mullins fronting…

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