New release recommendations from Texas-based singer/songwriter Austin Meade as well as Australian hip-hop newcomer Genesis Owusu.

Our Old Dog picks feature two heavy, hard-hitting records – the worlds introduction to thrash metal on Metallica’s debut from 1983. As well as a ruckus record from sludge metal vets Melvins.

Here’s the full list of album recommendations from the show:

Austin Meade – Black Sheep

Genesis Owusu – Smiling with No Teeth

Metallica – Kill Em All (1983)

Melvins – The Maggot (1999)

What do you think of these records? What great albums are we missing out on? Email us, podcast@albumnerds.com. Or leave a voicemail at (585) 210-2454‬.

Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!