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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎸 This week’s Art of Discovery indie spotlights: • Remnants (IN Metalcore) • The Mantra Discord (CA Post-Rock) • Everfelt (IL Psych Groove Metal) 🎶 Plus, Michael’s Journey breaks down Hall & Oates’ "You Make My Dreams (Come True)"! #Mastodon #ProgMetal #IndieMetal #MetalPodcast

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎸 This week’s Art of Discovery indie spotlights: • Of Malice (Metalcore) • Vertebraeker (AZ Metal) • Motherwell (CT Metalcore) 💔 Plus, Michael’s Journey explores the raw emotional power of Sinéad O'Connor’s "Nothing Compares 2 U." #ThrashMetal #IndieMetal #MetalPodcast

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🔥 Episode 56 is live! We’re dissecting Anthrax’s 1987 thrash classic "Among the Living"—breaking down Frankie Bello's secret-weapon bass lines, Benante’s drums, and why this album locked them in the Big 4. 🤘 🎧 Stream on all podcast apps! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Anthrax "Among The Living" | Sinead O'Connor | Ep 56

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · September 14 · 1h 16m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Would re-recording Periphery’s debut album (P1) with modern production and Spencer Sotelo’s evolved vocals elevate it to S-Tier status? In this clip from Episode 55 of Leitmotif and Movement, we get into a bit of a debate during our randomized Periphery discography tier list. #metalsky

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🔥 On The Art of Discovery, we spotlight 3 incredible independent acts: • Skywül (Taunton, MA) – Heavy doom/psych metal • Advent Horizon (Salt Lake City, UT) – Ambitious prog rock • Darkwave (Hungary) – Symphonic metal Stream now! Link in bio! 🎧 (2/3)

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🎉 Episode 55 of Leitmotif and Movement is LIVE—our 2nd Anniversary Special! 🎙️⚡ We went unscripted for this milestone: 🏆 Top 5 Albums of All Time (Year 1 vs 2) 🎲 Randomized Periphery Tier List 🎷 Michael’s Journey: "On the Dark Side" by John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band (1/3) 👇

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Michael suggests a track for the Goro vs. Johnny Cage fight scene—except he accidentally calls him Johnny Cash! Mike imagines the Man in Black taking on a four-armed shokan prince for the fate of Earthrealm. Full Episode 54 out now on all podcast platforms and YouTube! #mortalkombat #podcast

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Episode 54 of Leitmotif and Movement is live! 🎧 We spotlight indie metal: @enthronementtx.bsky.social , @thedepthbeneath.us , & Visions Of Terror. Then, a full breakdown of the 1995 Mortal Kombat soundtrack + The Supremes' 'Where Did Our Love Go.' Listen now! #metalsky #podcast

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Is Jay Beckenstein's guest solo brilliant texture or do you feel like sax doesn't belong in your prog metal?

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In this clip from Episode 53, Michael & Mike break down why the saxophone line in Dream Theater's "Another Day" hits so right! Full episode out now on all podcast platforms and YouTube! #metalsky #podcast #dreamtheater #jaybeckenstein

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Episode 53 of Leitmotif and Movement is live! 🎧 We spotlight indie metal: @djentrified.bsky.social ft. @meggjacobs.bsky.social, Cepheidae Variable & Drift. Then, a full breakdown of Dream Theater's 'Images and Words' + Mike + The Mechanics' 'The Living Years.' Listen now! #metalsky #podcast

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I love it when I read things like this! We’re doing our best to cover as much rock, hard rock, and heavy metal as we can. I try to keep things fairly balanced and I love surprising folks when we cover classic Motown songs or 80s synthwave stuff. Check us out and let us know what you think!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Absolutely our pleasure! Really digging the entire album! Thank you!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

You’re welcome! Thank you for allowing us to play your music on the show! Amazing stuff!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

It is physically impossible to catch your breath on this album! In this clip from Episode 52, Michael points out the dizzying, lightning-fast transitions packed into the track "Wretch" from Protest The Hero's masterpiece 'Fortress'. Full episode out now! #metalsky #protestthehero #fortress

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

New Leitmotif and Movement! 🦅 We deconstruct Protest The Hero's prog-metal masterpiece "Fortress" & dive into the heavy grit of Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker." Plus, our Art of Discovery indie spotlight: 🇫🇷 We Left In June (Post-rock) 🌲 @eveale.bsky.social (Black metal) 🎸 Endrid (Nu-gaze) #metalsky

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

You can hear the absolute joy in these tracks. In this quick clip from Episode 51, Michael calls out just how much fun Creedence Clearwater Revival is having across their legendary 1969 sophomore record 'Bayou Country'. Full episode out now! Link in bio!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

New Leitmotif and Movement! 🦅 We dive into CCR's swamp-rock classic Bayou Country & The Outfield's 80s hit Your Love. Plus, our Art of Discovery indie spotlight: 🔥 Pipe Bomb (Metalcore) 🛸 Mothman & The Thunderbirds (Prog) 🌊 Watertank (Post-Hardcore) 🎧 Listen now!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When you stack that up against the global population of 8.3 billion people, the math gets wild. Did half the planet decide to load up Nevermind, or is Kurt Cobain just on permanent repeat in every corner of the globe?

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

When you look at the raw data, the legacy of grunge is completely massive. In this clip from Episode 50, Michael drops a staggering reality check: Nirvana’s "Smells Like Teen Spirit" is closing in on 3 billion streams on Spotify. #nirvana #nevermind #smellsliketeenspirit

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Episode 50 is live! 🎙️ We review Nirvana's 'Nevermind' track-by-track and dive into classic soul with Ray Charles. Plus, new metal discovery: 🔥 Dercetius (Melodic Death) 🔥 Protohuman Instinct (Prog Metal) 🔥 Locus (Prog Death) Listen on Spotify/Apple! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... #rockmusic

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Nirvana "Nevermind" | Ray Charles | Ep 50

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · June 22 · 1h 38m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Which side are you on? Drop your favorite heavy Periphery track in the comments!

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Is "Subhuman" the heaviest song Periphery has ever released? Michael and I quickly debate this. I'm throwing my weight behind "Subhuman," Michael argues that tracks like "Chvrch Burner" or "Blood Eagle" take the crown for pure, unfiltered heaviness. #periphery #apalewhitedot #subhuman #willramos

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🔥 EPISODE 49 IS LIVE! 🔥 Mike & Michael journey from modern prog to 60s blues-rock! 🎵 Art of Discovery: Asura Falls, Förderstatus Lärmen, @unrqvtd.bsky.social 🪐 Main: Periphery's new album "A Pale White Dot" (Shoutout to Redditors u/Dangerous_Recipe5823 & u/BartHarleyJarvis00!)

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🔥 THE ART OF DISCOVERY: We’re also featuring three killer underground bands pushing limits right now: • inner:i (Greece / Prog Rock) • Spillflower ft. Failed Star (Germany / Metalcore) • panicwaves (Germany / Atmospheric Metalcore) Listen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...! (2/2)

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Metallica "Master of Puppets" | Go West | Ep 48

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · May 25 · 1h 16m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

🎙️ New Episode! We’re tracking the soul of heavy metal and pop-rock on Ep. 48 of Leitmotif and Movement. We break down Cliff Burton's brilliant bass work on Metallica's "Master of Puppets" & the brilliant musical irony of Go West’s "King of Wishful Thinking." 👇 (1/2)

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We use Led Zeppelin’s "Houses of the Holy" as the benchmark for a band that chose to break their own rules. Does the gamble pay off, or do fans just want the sound they fell in love with? Listen to the full episode for the complete breakdown! 🤘🎸 #ledzeppelin #housesoftheholy

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Consistency vs. Chaos: Should Your Favorite Band Ever Change? In this clip from Episode 47, Michael weighs in on one of the biggest debates in music history: Is it better for a band to master a signature sound and stick to it, or should they constantly experiment, risking losing their identity?

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

From the experimental riffs of 1973 to the soaring anthems of 1967, join the journey of a father and son through music history. Listen now on your favorite platform! 🤘 3/3 #RockHistory #NewMusic #Metal

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Our "Art of Discovery" segment spotlights the global underground: 🇺🇸 Witchmark (Blackened Death) 🇨🇦 Chronochromie (Instrumental Prog) 🇩🇪 Interia (Aggressive Prog) Find your next favorite band. 2/3

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New Episode Alert! 🎸 Episode 47: Houses, Mountains, and the Art of Discovery is LIVE. We’re breaking down the masterpiece that is Led Zeppelin’s 'Houses of the Holy' and the Motown magic of Marvin Gaye. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 1/3

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Led Zeppelin

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · May 11 · 1h 36m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Why Mastodon’s Transitions Are Legendary Watching Michael realize how Mastodon pieces together their complex transitions is a lightbulb moment for any music fan. Check out the full deep-dive in Episode 46 of Leitmotif and Movement! #mastodon #branndailor #neilpeart #leviathan

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

EP 46 is LIVE! 🐋 Deep-diving Mastodon’s “Leviathan”. We talk Brann Dailor’s Peart-level precision and the Merrick trilogy. Then: Tesla’s "Love Song" & Michael’s Journey. 🎸 The Art of Discovery: - Internal Descent - Harsh Language - Monosphere Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Mastodon

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · April 27 · 1h 13m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Every music fan has been there—you love a song, but you have no idea why! 😂 In this clip from Episode 45, Michael hits a wall trying to explain his love for the Nine Inch Nails classic "Terrible Lie."

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Episode 45 is LIVE! 🎙️ We’re tracing the industrial soul of Nine Inch Nails’ Pretty Hate Machine 🦾 and deconstructing Soft Cell’s "Tainted Love." 🕹️ Featuring Art of Discovery acts: 🇬🇧 Let It Eat You For Fun 🇵🇹 OSSO 🇺🇸 @silentviceband.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l... 🤘✨ #NIN #Synthwave

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Nine Inch Nails

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · April 13 · 1h 16m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The Riff: Pure face-melting energy. Discussion Question: What’s the one riff that always "melts your face" no matter how many times you hear it? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We were NOT prepared for this riff! 🤯 Michael and I discuss "Burden" from the new Bragging Rights record, A Comedy Divine, and things got heavy fast. In this highlight from Bonus Episode 10, we’re breaking down the riff to one of the hardest-hitting track on the album.

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Bonus Episode 10 is LIVE! 🎙️✨ We bridge the gap between the heavy doom of @braggingrights.bsky.social' A Comedy Divine 🎸 and the soaring orchestral magic of Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy 🎻. From grief to grandeur, it's a "Grit and Soul" special. 🤘 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...

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Bonus Episode 10 - Bragging Rights

Podcast Episode · Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History · April 3 · 52m

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

The Billionaire Listens Club: U2's Spotify Milestone Proof that legends never go out of style. 🙌 Check out the full breakdown on Leitmotif and Movement now! #U2 #WithOrWithoutYou #MusicDiscovery #FatherAndSon #SpotifyStats #ClassicRock #podcastclips

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Leitmotif and Movement @leitmovepod.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

We also take Michael to Motown for The Four Tops’ "Reach Out I'll Be There" to talk legendary soul and bass lines. #LeitmotifAndMovement #TheFourTops #BassPlayers #Motown

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