SIGNALS FROM MARS | SOLO SHOW
Solo Stream: Metal Legends, Setlist Controversies & What My Kids Are Listening To
Tonight marks my first solo show in quite a while, and I’ve got a packed lineup of topics that blend metal nostalgia, modern critiques, and some personal music reflections.
🔊 Here’s what I’m diving into:
🎧 Guest Spot on SiriusXM: I was recently featured on The Ultimate Sinner on SiriusXM — I’ll share how that came about and what it meant to me.
🪓 Metallica Under Fire: Some fans are criticizing Metallica’s revolving setlist strategy. I’ll look at the arguments and why variety might not please everyone.
🎸 Philly Show Breakdown: Let’s compare the two recent Metallica shows at Lincoln Financial Field — how different were they really, and did the variation justify the tour concept?
⚔️ Dave Mustaine’s Latest Claim: Mustaine’s back in the headlines saying he wrote all the songs that got Metallica started. I’ll break down the facts, the feud, and what it means in 2025.
👹 Iron Maiden’s ‘Run For Your Lives’ Setlist: They promised rare cuts — did they deliver? I’ll analyze what’s in, what’s missing, and whether fans should feel shortchanged.
🚢 Cruise To The Edge 2026: Progressive rock fans, get ready. I’ll talk about the first details and what bands I’d like to see on board.
👨👧👦 What My Kids Are Listening To: From pop to unexpected rock influences, I’ll share what’s on my kids’ playlists — and how it’s reshaping the way I think about music discovery today.
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💥 Topics Covered:
🔥 SiriusXM Debut – The Ultimate Sinner
Victor reflects on making his debut on SiriusXM’s The Ultimate Sinner thanks to longtime friend and podcasting mentor Mark Strigl. He shares the story of how it came together and breaks down the carefully curated tracklist for his segment — from Dio-era Sabbath to Bush-era Anthrax and beyond.
🤘 Metallica’s Rotating Setlist Criticized
Metallica is taking heat online for switching up their setlist from night to night. Victor dives into the controversy, analyzing the Philadelphia back-to-back shows at Lincoln Financial Field, defending the band’s approach to keeping things fresh, and pushing back on the idea that mistakes justify a static setlist.
🎸 Dave Mustaine’s Latest Claim
Dave Mustaine once again stirred the pot, asserting that he wrote the songs that got Metallica started. Victor offers context, gives Dave his due credit, but questions why this narrative keeps resurfacing 40 years later.
⚔️ Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives Tour
Maiden promised rarities — but did they deliver? Victor reviews the opening setlist from Budapest and compares the reality to the hype. While acknowledging some rarely played cuts, he argues that calling it “rare” is a stretch when most tracks have been regulars in the post-reunion era.
🚢 Cruise To The Edge 2026 Announced
Prog fans rejoice — the tenth anniversary edition of Cruise to the Edge is set for March 2026. Victor breaks down the lineup featuring Marillion, Steve Hackett, Symphony X, Adrian Belew, Queensrÿche, and more. Is Tesla joining? He wonders aloud…
👨👧👦 Music Through Generations
Victor shares a heartfelt segment about the music his kids are getting into — from Rush and Yngwie to Kiss and Weird Al — and how it’s creating meaningful connections across generations. A reminder that good music truly is timeless.
🎭 Sleep Token & Theatrical Bands Debate
Victor closes out with a hot take on the UK’s embrace of Sleep Token and similar theatrical acts — drawing comparisons to Ghost, Kiss, and others — and questioning why presentation gets scrutinized differently depending on the band.
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