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| Day | Time (station time) | Show | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20:00 – 22:00 | Graveyard Shift | Slow, crushing doom and sludge to close out your day. |
| Wednesday | 19:00 – 21:00 | Blast Furnace | Relentless death and black metal, all unsigned and underground. |
| Friday | 21:00 – 00:00 | Riff Mania Live | Flagship mix of progressive, grunge metal and hardcore anthems. |
| Saturday | 18:00 – 20:00 | New Blood Ritual | Fresh submissions from independent bands around the world. |
| Sunday | 17:00 – 19:00 | Echoes of the Abyss | Atmospheric black and doom metal soundscapes. |
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