<p>🎙️ Signals From Mars – Episode 435</p><p>Hour One: 2025 Hard Rock &amp; Heavy Metal Recap</p><p>In <strong>Episode 435 of <em>Signals From Mars</em></strong>, Victor is joined by longtime patrons <strong>Brad Dahl</strong>, <strong>Jeremy Weltman</strong>, and <strong>Ed Ferguson</strong> for a <strong>spoiler-free recap of hard rock and heavy metal in 2025</strong>.</p><p>This episode continues the <strong>revived Hour One format</strong>, focusing on conversation, reflection, and community rather than rankings, placements, or click-driven takes.</p><p>🔥 Episode Topics</p><p>🎸 Best-Selling Hard Rock &amp; Metal Albums of 2025</p><p>The panel discusses albums that made a major commercial impact, exploring physical sales vs. streaming, genre perception, fan loyalty, and how success is measured today — <strong>without revealing rankings or outcomes</strong>.</p><p>🌍 Top-Grossing Hard Rock &amp; Metal Tours</p><p>A spoiler-free look at touring trends in 2025, including legacy acts, stadium vs. arena strategies, touring economics, and how nostalgia and setlists shape the live experience.</p><p>📰 Biggest Hard Rock &amp; Metal News Stories of 2025</p><p>Victor and the panel reflect on the year’s most talked-about developments, major announcements, and ongoing legacy band narratives. (Deaths are intentionally excluded from this segment.)</p><p>🕊️ Remembering Those We Lost</p><p>A respectful segment honoring influential artists who passed away in 2025, focusing on legacy, impact, and what these losses mean to the rock and metal community — without ranking or sensationalism.</p><p>❤️ Community &amp; Reflection</p><p>Beyond albums and tours, this episode highlights why <em>Signals From Mars</em> exists: music as therapy, shared fan experiences, patron-driven discussion, and keeping the rock and metal community connected across generations.</p><p>🤘 Patron Shout-Outs</p><p>Thank you to the <strong>Signals From Mars Patrons</strong> who help keep the show independent and community-driven:</p><p><strong>Steven Sailer, Steve Hoeker, Jeremy Weltman, Mike Jones, Brad Dahl, Mark Strigl, Gabriel Ruiz, Chris Vaglio, Metal Dan, Johan Ederström, Ed Ferguson, Anthony Mackey, Toni Espin, Sean Richmond</strong></p><p>Many patrons actively participate in episodes like this one and help shape the show.</p><p>🔗 Connect with Signals From Mars</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://signalsfrommars.com">https://signalsfrommars.com</a> </p><p>Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars">https://www.patreon.com/signalsfrommars</a> </p><p>YouTube: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars">https://youtube.com/c/signalsfrommars</a> </p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars">https://www.facebook.com/signalsfrommars</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/signalsfrommarsofficial/</a> X / </p><p>Twitter: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars">https://www.twitter.com/SignalsFromMars</a> </p><p>Twitch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.twitch.tv/signalsfrommars">https://www.twitch.tv/signalsfrommars</a> </p><p>Merch: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://signals-from-mars.creator-spring.com/">https://signals-from-mars.creator-spring.com/</a> </p><p>Podcast Platforms: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.signalsfrommars.com/podcast-services/">https://www.signalsfrommars.com/podcast-services/</a></p><p>#SignalsFromMars #HardRock #HeavyMetal #MetalPodcast #RockPodcast #MetalCommunity #YearInReview #MusicPodcast</p>