Hosted by two guys who know a bit about music and nothing about wine, the Tasting Notes podcast is a weekly chat about both. Bryn and Jaff try a different bottle every week in a quest to understand the terminology and to be able to taste wine, rather than just drink it; as well as discussing all things heavy, extreme and alternative in the world of music.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Hosted by two guys who know a bit about music and nothing about wine, the Tasting Notes podcast is a weekly chat about both. Bryn and Jaff try a different bottle every week in a quest to understand the terminology and to be able to taste wine, rather than just drink it; as well as discussing all things heavy, extreme and alternative in the world of music.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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July 9, 2026
S3 E25 - Don David / Marea
<p>After acclimatising to the new two-weekly break between episodes, Bryn and Jaff are back as they continue on their South American Journey. This week they wet the old whistle with an Argentinian Malbec and a Chilean Syrah....cheers Don David!</p><br><p>Devin Townsend leaves a surprise in a guitar case, the world's largest aeroplane flies directly over Jaff's house, the winner of this months vinyl and wine giveaway is revealed (from a shoe), and plans are revealed for this weekend's special episode from The Woods!</p><br><p>With two weeks of releases to choose from, there's an incredible array of albums to talk about. From Muse's space-rock wanderings, all the way to Witchsorrow's classic doom sound, with a brief stop check out post-hardcore legends There Were Wires....and many more!!</p><br><p><strong><u>This Weeks Releases</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Muse - The WOW! 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June 25, 2026
S3 E24 - Indomita 'Initials'
<p>Continuing on their South American journey, Bryn and Jaff pick a Chilean Viognier to quench their thirst in the inferno that is the UK this week...</p><br><p>Bruce Dickinson shares some wisdom, KISS waste $200 million, Gwar continue their mission to dismember every public figure on the planet....and there's rather a lot of interruptions by passing planes...</p><br><p>On the release front, from D12 to Mork...there's guaranteed to be some releases to pique your interest this week!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This Weeks Releases</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>D12 - D12 Forever (Vol. 1) </strong>(00:30:17)</p><p>My Brothers Keeper</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6EJpcUijwWlVtj0F1KEJEc?si=a__UsMrAS3OKu9Vb5E0dgA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/6EJpcUijwWlVtj0F1KEJEc?si=a__UsMrAS3OKu9Vb5E0dgA</a></p><br><p><strong>Warning - Rituals Of Shame </strong>(00:34:40)</p><p>Relapse</p><p><a href="https://warningdoom.bandcamp.com/album/rituals-of-shame" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://warningdoom.bandcamp.com/album/rituals-of-shame</a></p><br><p><strong>Mork - Monolitt </strong>(00:37:52)</p><p>Peaceville</p><p><a href="https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/monolitt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/monolitt</a></p><br><p><strong>Lost In Kyiv - We're All Going To Be Fine </strong>(00:43:09)</p><p>Pelagic</p><p><a href="https://lostinkyiv.bandcamp.com/album/were-all-going-to-be-fine-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://lostinkyiv.bandcamp.com/album/were-all-going-to-be-fine-2</a></p><br><p><strong>Scordatura - Led Into Oblivion </strong>(00:50:36)</p><p>Everlasting Spew</p><p><a href="https://scordatura.bandcamp.com/album/led-into-oblivion-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://scordatura.bandcamp.com/album/led-into-oblivion-3</a></p><br><p><strong>Liminal Sky - All Tomorrow's Darkness </strong>(00:56:19)</p><p>Karisma</p><p><a href="https://liminalskyband.bandcamp.com/album/all-tomorrows-darkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://liminalskyband.bandcamp.com/album/all-tomorrows-darkness</a></p><br><p><strong>Cutthroat - Invoking Terror </strong>(01:02:30)</p><p>Dying Victims</p><p><a href="https://cutthroat666.bandcamp.com/album/invoking-terror" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cutthroat666.bandcamp.com/album/invoking-terror</a></p><br><p><strong>Flykt - Sinister Strain </strong>(01:05:37)</p><p>Hammerheart</p><p><a href="https://flykt.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-strain" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://flykt.bandcamp.com/album/sinister-strain</a></p><br><p><strong>Arrogant Destruktor - The Old Spirit Remains </strong>(01:09:54)</p><p>Satanath</p><p><a href="https://arrogantdestruktor.bandcamp.com/album/the-old-spirit-remains" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://arrogantdestruktor.bandcamp.com/album/the-old-spirit-remains</a></p><br><p><strong>Chainlacing - Messuage </strong>(01:10:48)</p><p>These Hands Melt</p><p><a href="https://chainlacing.bandcamp.com/album/messuage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chainlacing.bandcamp.com/album/messuage</a></p><br><p><strong>CMF - If We're Apart I'm Somewhere Missing You </strong>(01:12:11)</p><p>Saesori Sounds</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/48R1rKuzDjPYMsI8VxCfAL?si=Wtikrw6SR7y2_iuMrYacDg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/48R1rKuzDjPYMsI8VxCfAL?si=Wtikrw6SR7y2_iuMrYacDg</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 18, 2026
S3 E23 -Tesoro / Volcanes
<p>The sunny coasts of Portugal are a distant memory as Jake returns to set Bryn and Jaff off on their new journey to South America, kicking off with a trip to Chile and Argentina!</p><br><p>A man makes money selling CD's, the summer has arrived and brought a veritable feast of Doctor Dave's with it, Jaff talks about a rather large swimming pool and Bryn gives the low down on Download....</p><br><p>Due to Bryn's festival exploits, there are a few less albums to chat about this week....but Jaff has brought some absolute rippers, including a stunning return from German black-metallers Fyrnask!</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This Weeks Releases</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Fyrnask - Íosir </strong>(01:09:37)</p><p>Van Records</p><p><a href="https://fyrnask.bandcamp.com/album/osir-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fyrnask.bandcamp.com/album/osir-2</a></p><br><p><strong>Jesse Welles - Masks Off </strong>(01:15:00)</p><p>Self</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1ADa0uCdQlkfKng3mYVF9C?si=Zvl8UEI9RO-4561ISIsCBA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/1ADa0uCdQlkfKng3mYVF9C?si=Zvl8UEI9RO-4561ISIsCBA</a></p><br><p><strong>Woewarden - The Roots Of My Neglect </strong>(01:16:48)</p><p>Dusktone</p><p><a href="https://woewarden.bandcamp.com/album/the-roots-of-my-neglect" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://woewarden.bandcamp.com/album/the-roots-of-my-neglect</a></p><br><p><strong>MONO - Snowdrop </strong>(01:20:58)</p><p>Temporary Residence</p><p><a href="https://monoofjapan.bandcamp.com/album/snowdrop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monoofjapan.bandcamp.com/album/snowdrop</a></p><br><p><strong>Goetia - Mortuary Cult </strong>(01:23:16)</p><p>Carbonized Records</p><p><a href="https://goetiadeath.bandcamp.com/album/mortuary-cult" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://goetiadeath.bandcamp.com/album/mortuary-cult</a></p><br><p><strong>Iron Reagan - Demonetization </strong>(01:27:55)</p><p>Relapse</p><p><a href="https://ironreagan.bandcamp.com/album/demonetization-ep" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ironreagan.bandcamp.com/album/demonetization-ep</a></p><br><p><strong>Stormkeep - The Nocturnes Of Iswylm </strong>(01:29:47)</p><p>Order Of The Divine Light</p><p><a href="https://stormkeep-odl.bandcamp.com/album/the-nocturnes-of-iswylm-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stormkeep-odl.bandcamp.com/album/the-nocturnes-of-iswylm-2</a></p><br><p><strong>Man Looking Man - Man Looking Man </strong>(01:31:48)</p><p>Argonauta</p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7MZ0XBS0MCCdp0bCn5vwmM?si=0XkrYCNdTVOCW42vJMrCHA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/7MZ0XBS0MCCdp0bCn5vwmM?si=0XkrYCNdTVOCW42vJMrCHA</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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