"And ohhh, my soul, they got a hold on me, the evil powers of rock 'n' roll!" -The Evil Powers of Rock 'n' Roll by The SupersuckersChris almost put the lyrics from Metallica's Sad but True as the introduction to this episode, but then he rememb

Gonna Have A Breakdown

Jul 8th, 2022 55m 2s

"Shakin', sweatin', feelin' bad (Anxiety), I feel like I'm going mad (Anxiety)" Breakdown by The RecoilsThese lyrics? They just work out perfectly for this episode. Read on and find out why...First, Chris made an anxiety inducing choice for thi

How To Behave And Why

Jun 24th, 2022 50m 32s

"Under the world I wait for my fate. My soul is wasting beneath my blissful haze. My time of aging, wonder when I'll die. But when my time will come, I will know the reason why." Bury Me In Smoke by DownI think Phil Anselmo might need to put do

North American Siege 2022

Jun 10th, 2022 1h 14m

"Blow your trumpets, Gabriel! As I beheld the bewilderment ov Eden. Break the bread...and crumb by crumb into the Leviathan's den...Nations fall prey. Hail my return." Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel by BehemothWell, Chris and Matt didn't hear any t

Tie Your Mother Down

Apr 22nd, 2022 1h 23m

"Your Mommy's all right. Your Daddy's all right. They just seem a little weird. Surrender, surrender, but don't give yourself away." Surrender by Cheap TrickDude. Cheap Trick is amazing, and this lyric is perfect for episode 41. Chris' and Matt

Lightning Strikes Only Once

Apr 8th, 2022 57m 30s

"Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh, eh, sexy lady! Op, op, op, op, Oppa Gangnam Style!" Gangam Style by PsyYou. Are. Welcome.Come join Chris and Matt this episode as they delve into what to actually call the 2000s, AC/DC if they had a female lead singer, road

We Want To Believe?

Mar 17th, 2022 1h 14m

"Well, if you told me you were drowning, I would not lend a hand. I've seen your face before, but I don't know if you know who I am. Well, I was there, and I saw what you did. I saw it with my own two eyes, so you can wipe off that grin. I know

It's Not You, It's Definitely Us

Feb 20th, 2022 1h 8m

"The back seat at the drive-in is so lonely without you...I know when you're home." Saturday Night by The MisfitsUpon reflection, most episodes of the Audio Arcana podcast should be named Chris and Matt Ruin Everything. This episode is absolute

It's Not Us, It's Definitely Them

Feb 5th, 2022 1h 23m

"You were my sun, you were my earth, but you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no. So you took a chance, made other plans, but I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down." Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake You know what els

The State Of The Arcane 2021

Jan 21st, 2022 1h 21m

"I have plans for the future, guess they're futuristic plans." Escape From The Prison Planet by ClutchWe used the same quote last year. We know. It still stands true and applicable. We'll probably use it again next year.2021 is done. 2022 is un

Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood

Dec 18th, 2021 52m 18s

Cliff: "And you, you were on a horsey. Yeah...you are are?" Tex: "I'm the devil, and I'm here to do the devil's business."Cliff: "...nah, it was something dumber than that. Something like Rex?"-Once Upon A Time...In HollywoodMan, fuck Tex Watso

Audio Arcana Sings Blue Silver

Dec 4th, 2021 1h 2m

"Sing...blue silver" The Chauffeur by Duran DuranHonestly? We have no idea what it means either, but we'll give Simon Le Bon credit, it sounds cool.Come join your ne'er do well Audio Arcana podcast hosts this episode where they'll celebrate the

Metal Up Your Podcasst

Nov 20th, 2021 1h 16m

"Bang your head against the stage like you never did before. Make it ring. Make it bleed. Make it really sore. In a frenzied madness with your leather and your spikes. Heads are bobbing all around, it's hot as hell tonight. Adrenaline starts to

At The Movies!

Oct 29th, 2021 45m 8s

Duke: The lights are growing dim Otto. I know a life of crime has led me to this sorry fate, and yet, I blame society. Society made me what I am.Otto: That's bullshit. You're a white suburban punk just like me.Duke: Yeah, but it still hurts.-Re

The Reddit Rock 'n' Roll Swindle

Oct 8th, 2021 1h 4m

"I just can't believe all the things people say (Controversy)" Controversy by PrinceCertainly not everyone, but a lot of people have very strong opinions about the music they either love or hate. Some dinguses have such strong opinions about mu

Arcane Divination 2021

Sep 24th, 2021 33m 36s

"Skies blackened with crows, shadows on winter's snows, within a temple of ice, priestesses perform the rites, witness the setting of suns, the darkest days have begun, let the seers come forth, at morning's light we ride north." Ebethron by Th

UP THE IRONS!

Sep 10th, 2021 53m 58s

"Oh well, wherever, wherever you are. Iron Maiden's gonna get you, no matter how far." Iron Maiden by Iron MaidenRegardless of whatever Chris might try and convince you of, the answer is always "D", Iron Maiden wants you for dead.On September 0

You're Wrong With Uncle Derek

Aug 20th, 2021 1h 33m

"I know I'm better than before. I will not be reconstructed, just wanna stay right here on the sunny side of the street." The Sunny Side Of The Street by The PoguesChris and Matt had big plans for their one year anniversary. Yessir, big plans.

Sometimes, Dead Is Better

Jul 30th, 2021 52m 40s

"Horror Business...ONE TWO!" -Jerry OnlyChris and Matt have joked about this live introduction to Horror Business by Jerry Only for years, and they quote it at every inappropriate moment conceivable. It's what they do. Let's face it, you can't

Arcane Anticipation (RSD 2021 June)

Jul 2nd, 2021 34m 48s

"Anticipation, anticipation...is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'." Anticipation by Carly Simon01. While Carly Simon will forever be linked with ketchup to Chris and Matt, this song also works for the topic at hand.02. I swear there was a

Luther Played The Next Track

Jun 11th, 2021 48m 6s

"With his cool, cool flattop. Yeah, cool, cool, cool flattop. Hey, cool, cool, cool flattop. Oh, cooooolllll, yeah, cool! Be mine, with the cool flattop." -Kool Flattop by the HorrorpopsJesus Christ...really? Really?!?As shocking as this migh

The Filth And The Arcane

May 28th, 2021 1h 4m

"We're gonna get revenge. You won't know what hit you. We're tired of being screwed. Revenge! REVENGE!" Revenge by Black FlagWe know what you're asking yourself right now, "What in the crap does Black Flag's Revenge have to do with documentarie

Record Store Day 2021

May 14th, 2021 58m 4s

"Yeah, and the boss said, 'LP, Singles, Picture Cover or plain? I've got all the hits and all the big names." C30, C60, C90, GO! by Bow Wow WowNow, we are aware that Annabella Lwin and Bow Wow Wow were singing specifically about cassettes. It

Ivan de Prume

Apr 30th, 2021 53m 54s

No lyrics, no Spinal Tap references, no dad jokes...we got business to take care of.This episode Chris and Matt have the distinct pleasure of speaking with and interviewing Mr. Ivan de Prume. From Matt's perfect introduction:"Ivan is best known

Video Killed The Podcast Star

Apr 16th, 2021 43m 25s

"Pictures came and broke your heart, put the blame on VCR." Video Killed The Radio Star by The BugglesThe Buggles kind of remind us that Chris and Matt should do an episode devoted to their favorite one hit wonders. It also cracks Chris and Mat