Episodes

  • Simon (Blackened Records) Interview

    Simon (Blackened Records) Interview
    Mar 9 2025
    Matt talks to a man who is living out every metal nerd’s dream; owning your own record store. Simon is the owner of Brisbane based Blackened Records joins the podcast to talk about living and dying with the success of your store; providing a platform for local artists; and a record shop being like the kids’ collector mentality with comic books. Follow and support Blackened Records: Websitehttps://www.blackenedrecords.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/blackened_records_brisbane/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Blackened-Records/100091772478725/
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    33 mins
  • Hobo Wizard Interview

    Hobo Wizard Interview
    Mar 2 2025
    We sit down with New Hampshire's premiere stoner doom/skate punk brothers Hobo Wizard to talk all things fuzzy and dirty. We discuss their signature sound New England 'Bum Doom', combining themes of drug use, magic and the occult, and the challenges of translating the music of a two piece act to live performances. We also talk about being in a band with family members, opening for Dopethrone, Temple of the Fuzz Witch and others, the New Hampshire music and food scenes and much more. Listen to and follow Hobo Wizard: Bandcamp: https://hobowizardband.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobowizardband Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hobowizard Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t5LPC0UzbV4Z2V2fq8Q7T?si=XFJqHXDjTeiPe-6rjioeKA
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    57 mins
  • Fernando del Valle III (Exuvial) Interview

    Fernando del Valle III (Exuvial) Interview
    Jan 25 2025
    We sit down with Fernando del Valle III of Denver progressive/technical death metal Exuvial to discuss the band's debut album The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I - Parasitica, out now on Silent Pendulum Records. We discuss the recording process and inspiration for the new album, the band's story and working with Silent Pendulum Records. We also discuss the issue with modern tech death, Denver's music and food scenes, horror movies, Alien Romulus and more. Listen to and order The Hive Mind Chronicles Part I - Parasitica: https://silentpendulumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-hive-mind-chronicles-part-i-parasitica Follow Exuvial: Bandcamp: https://exuvial.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exuvialband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exuvialmusic/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/exuvialmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exuvialmusic
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Caspar (Thagomizer) Interview

    Caspar (Thagomizer) Interview
    Jan 15 2025
    Matt sat down with Caspar from Thagomizer to talk about the ever expanding world of Dino-synth. They talk about the positive out of a negative beginnings to the project; transitioning from a hardcore band to behind a keyboard; and people making nests for their beers. Listen to Thagomizer: https://thagomizer.bandcamp.com/
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    29 mins
  • Giant Sleeper Interview

    Giant Sleeper Interview
    Dec 18 2024
    We sit down with San Jose, Costa Rica based progressive rock/metal act Giant Sleeper to discuss their debut full-length album Hyperliminal, out now. We also talk about Costa Rica's music and food scenes, the band's inspirations and influences and their early days as a Dream Theater tribute band. The band also discusses the challenge if introducing vocals to a formerly instrumental band, the challenges of touring for Central American bands and much more. Listen to Hyperliminal: https://giantsleeper.bandcamp.com/album/hyperliminal Follow Giant Sleeper: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/giantsleeper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giantsleeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/progsleeper Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/26GD8ljGYRhFfxjGUv8Ggg
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Raafat Atasi (Paindemonium & Anomic) Interview

    Raafat Atasi (Paindemonium & Anomic) Interview
    Dec 4 2024
    We sit down with Raafat Atasi of Amsterdam, Netherlands based technical/melodic blackened death metal band Paindemonium and thrash death act Anomic. We discuss Paindemonium's upcoming album, their new singles and working with Ripper Owens on Conflation. We also discuss the band's origins in Egypt, the Dutch music scene, upcoming work from Anomic and why Raafat believes its easier to do both vocals and drums over vocals and guitar. Raafat also takes us through some of his recent music purchases and much more. Listen to Paindemonium: Bandcamp: https://paindemonium.bandcamp.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Paindemonium Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paindemoniumband/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paindemonium.band/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZN1dfaPJKNOdvhOrQGajx?si=pwdaMjpbRGKc4_K0n-U1Wg
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    58 mins
  • Luka Kiseljak (The Freak Folk of Mangrovia) Interview

    Luka Kiseljak (The Freak Folk of Mangrovia) Interview
    Nov 22 2024
    We sit down with Luka Kiseljak, guitarist and synth master for Croatian psychedelic/stoner/space rock act The Freak Folk of Mangrovia and discuss their new album Tales from Beyond the Firmament, out now on No Profit Recordings. We also discuss the band's creative process, psychedelic rock and its power in a live setting, the Croatian and European music scenes, post-rock and sludge as a union and much more. Listen to and order Tales from Beyond the Firmament: https://noprofitrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-beyond-the-firmament https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKPHPCv96D4: Follow The Freak Folk of Mangrovia: https://www.instagram.com/thefreakfolkofmangrovia https://www.facebook.com/thefreakfolkofmangrovia/
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    47 mins
  • Seum Interview

    Seum Interview
    Nov 5 2024
    We sit down with Piotr and Fred of Montreal based 'sludge n bass' act Seum about their upcoming split album with Temple Of The Fuzz Witch, titled Conjuring and coming soon to Black Throne Productions. We also talk about their new singles Efrit and Problems and work our way back through their catalogue. We also discuss the rapidly growing Canadian fuzz scene, the cost of making deluxe collectors vinyl, organising live shows under public overpasses and much more. Listen to and follow Seum: Bandcamp: https://seumtheband.bandcamp.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seumtheband? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seumtheband/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Seumtheband
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    1 hr and 5 mins