Northside Nerds presents: Balrogs & Blastbeats. A weekly dive into the larger world of nerd culture, heavy music, science, and psychology. Hosted by Joshua Redbeard, Grant, and Margy. This week the nerds get their heavy metal nerd on as they walk through the history of heavy metal, it's roots, it's inspiration, and it's future. LINKS Follow Northside Nerds on Socials & YouTube Here - <a href= "https://linktr.ee/northsidenerds">https://linktr.ee/northsidenerds</a> THE NERDIEST THING Margy's Thing - Dungeons & Daddies - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44"> https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44</a> Grant's Thing -Dungeons & Daddies - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44"> https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44</a> Joshua Redbeard's Thing - Dungeons & Daddies - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44"> https://open.spotify.com/show/5Sffly5o4mPetmnTR9zsWh?si=6b8550ca2a9f4d44</a> OTHER LINKS Knotfest "Fashion" Article - <a href= "https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11901189/Knotfest-revellers-dress-wild-outfits-Slipknot-festival-Centennial-Park-Sydney.html"> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11901189/Knotfest-revellers-dress-wild-outfits-Slipknot-festival-Centennial-Park-Sydney.html</a>

EP33: Unintended Inspiration

Hosts Joshua Redbeard, Grant, & Margy, dive deep into the lore, psychology, and gravitational pull of nerd culture, and it's intersection with other alternative cultures.