Progressive metal from India, this is pretty frickin’ amazing! Discover - Fallen Letters: Mindfractures (full album reaction) youtu.be/I_Gj7r7eD98

I’ve made a video looking at Infinite Dreams… it’s a thing of beauty (the book, not my video 🤣). Book Review! Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams - a first look! youtu.be/HFBMTTWwkdY

So Rush Has a New Drummer! youtu.be/EvuyJjLUyV4

We’re back on the Yes bus today… First Time Reaction: YES - Magnification (Part 1) youtu.be/Un-0HtocBnA

Have you heard of this band? Me neither! Check out Wagakki Band! First Time Hearing Wagakki Band! youtu.be/LWi1-ECjoBw

Meet The Bad Dog Sessions 🎧 — my new video podcast with Jim Newstead. Intro chat now, full episodes soon! 🔥👇 Link in comments 👇 @jimnewstead.bsky.social

King Gizz!!!! How are they so good at everything they turn their hands to? Thrash Metal this time! Listen to KGLW - Infest The Rats' Nest, Part 1 youtu.be/Fdx_AalDpXw

We’ve gone all Jon Anderson & Todmobile today. Lush! Listening to Jon Anderson & Todmobile: State Of Independence youtu.be/Q_RPaLEjuXc

Oops! I inadvertently deleted one of my oldest yet highest viewed videos today, so I’ve re-uploaded. The quality is a bit rough round the edges but still a fun video! Tool - The Grudge (2018) Listening to TOOL - The Grudge youtu.be/tEhvPKeRppQ

And there is the fateful email.

I’ve been writing a hard sci-fi space opera book for a long time. I’m probably over half way and word count at about 52,000. Nobody has ever read it. Would anyone fancy a beta read of the story so far? AI, human identity, transcendence, origins of life… it’s heady stuff! Message me if interested.

Oooo! Now THIS is tasty! Deep Purple - In Rock, Side One - REACTION! youtu.be/rHTOCqanNKI

Well, I totally failed to get an unlock code for Radiohead’s UK dates at the end of the year. I’m doomed never to see this band! I’ve tried SO many times, oh well.

Start your week off with some good, solid rock! Cracking! Solid Rock! Blind Ego - The Hunting Party, Side 1 youtu.be/K7dR0mrJADc

The word masterpiece is used too often. Here is an example of a genuine masterpiece, and the phrase “taken too soon” never more appropriate than for describing Kevin Gilbert. A Masterpiece! The Shaming Of The True by Kevin Gilbert Part 1 youtu.be/zt2VMmJD4lg

Ever wondered what a Marillion podcast might chat to me about? Wonder No More! Planet Marzipan Chat youtu.be/R0qnkaIKyjU

I’m very late to the party, but I’m really enjoying The Expanse. Nearing the end of season 3! Jeez, this is top tier hard sci-fi. I’m so impressed with the whole thing: the world building, characters, the factions, the politics, the scale, the story. Really, highly recommended.

Although Frank Zappa once said talking about music is akin to dancing about architecture, sometimes it really is good to talk! Sir Arjen Anthony Lucassen - The Interview! youtu.be/a1VfSKbhK_4

Here’s some groovy southern rock for y’all! The Allman Brothers Band: At Fillmore East (Part 1) youtu.be/Mdy-GdWxzY0

It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back with Arjen Anthony Lucassen today! Listen to: Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Goddamn Conspiracy youtu.be/qdABM9IoTlg

New band to me… instrumental proggy metal fusion from Italy! Asymmetric Universe - Feather On A Glass youtu.be/z2ofJmz5x4U

Sometimes I make videos that are not popular with the audience. Today, was one such day! The fans of Lovebites are rabid! The funny thing is, positive or negative, engagement feeds the algorithm so bring it on! Lovebites Revisited! youtu.be/o33BiCl4xeQ

‘ello ‘ello ‘ello! What’s goin’ on ‘ere then? Moron Police: Pachinko (Part 1) youtu.be/xHo1HOxTsgs

It’s only Stevie Ray Vaughan! Listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan - Soul To Soul Part 1 youtu.be/FZPo6YktGcU

RIP OZZY www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

Listening to Avcrvst: The Trauma youtu.be/1kL27QIQO4o

Listen to Between The Buried and Me: Things We Tell Ourselves In The Dark youtu.be/nn_34YZRAQA

I quite like the look of the revamped The Apprentice 🤣 #kingcrimson

30000 Subs Chat Special youtu.be/8UYU01l93f4

Let’s check out The Ocean today! Listen to The Ocean: Holocene, Part 1 youtu.be/JCgwpNgGJzU

Worldwide Exclusive!!! Interview with The Velvet Sundown WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE! Interview With The Velvet Sundown! youtu.be/Ka603K1PqOI

With past members of Fates Warning, A-Z have a great new album out on Metal Blade, and I listened to it today. It’s rather good! Ex Fates Warning… Let's Listen To A-Z: A2Z2, Part 1 youtu.be/6m71U0d7ZRE

Look what happened today! Thank you to anyone who’s subbed to my YouTube channel, it means a great deal.

So, I went to see Iron Maiden at the weekend… Iron Maiden - London Stadium Gig Review youtu.be/CiNoCgXS8SM

Something new and different today… Listen to District 97 - Stay For The Ending, Part 1 youtu.be/npOiM8gXoNw

New Muse, don’t you know! MUSE - Unravelling, First Reaction youtu.be/2YdfRWZH7cg

@bedfordesquires.bsky.social hi there, is there a stage time for Ozrics on Friday and is there support? Presume original tickets from May still valid?

And…. He’s back! Listen to The Neal Morse Band: Similitude of a Dream, Part 1 youtu.be/bMkhzmUrABw

Steven Wilson, eh? Yup, he’s pretty good! Steven Wilson: Live at The London Palladium, Review! youtu.be/Ef5s-ZbpEtM

Man alive, I love all these new discoveries! Listen to Masala Monet: Acid Gurken Part 1 youtu.be/b6gGx_zb148

It’s Friday… we have a NEW mixtape concept. I like it! Judas Priest to Gojira in 7 Steps! - Mixtape #56 youtu.be/kKUh568pBiw

I know I always say this, but this is some very very different music! Blue Grass Reaction! Billy Strings Selection youtu.be/oQedeJkP76Q

Guess who’s popped in for a chat today? Jim and Doug - Catching Up With An Old Friend youtu.be/ThVfS_rw2hs

@greenparty.org.uk while I agree with almost everything you stand for, I can’t find any policies about SEN provision. Our 6 year old in mainstream needs specialist help, but it’s very very difficult to access. What would you offer please?

Andy Glass popped into the studio today…. This is the result! #solstice Andy Glass Chat and Clann Full Album Listen! youtu.be/aZgP0vi-YBY

Did someone say Dave Brock? Here’s some Hawkwind! Listening to Hawkwind: Warrior Ion The Edge Of Time, Part 1 youtu.be/4177ppRQ9L8

Guitar riffs, not tariffs!

Iron Maiden studio albums in 20 seconds! youtube.com/shorts/Rv6Cv...

What’s in my record collection? In part 16 of this series I look at the Us and Vs… spoiler alert, I couldn’t find The Venga Boys in there! #vinylcommunity #vinylcollection #RecordCollector Jim's Record Collection - Part 16: U and V youtu.be/LMCciA2vamw

There’s no mixtape today, but I’ve got something else for you. Available on streaming platforms as a playlist! Look in the description for links. Video goes live at midday UK time today. Happy Easter everyone! Jim Fantasy Greatest Hits: Iron Maiden Vol 1 youtu.be/HbkEKH-LX1M