Cave Dweller Music

After releasing their third record “Inner Sanctum” earlier in the year, Gelure's Secluded Wizard joins the Cave Dweller podcast. On this episode Matt talks to them about brining non-traditional instruments on to a dungeons synth record, the marriage between image and sound, and the feeling of not wanting to play live to be the audiences dance monkey. Listen to Inner Sanctum: https://gelure.bandcamp.com/album/inner-sanctum Follow Gelure: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gelureofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GelureOfficial

We sit down again with the crew from Connecticut stoner sludge masters Afghan Haze to talk about their new single Bound and Gagged and what the band have been up to since our last chat. We discuss the band's lineup change, their upcoming album and upcoming side projects. We also talk about , local Connecticut music, what we've been listening to in the slam, folk, country, hip hop and noise rock scenes and more. Listen to and follow Afghan Haze: https://afghanhaze.bandcamp.com/album/bound-and-gagged https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013858819637 https://www.instagram.com/afghan_haze_666/

We sit down with Pei of Taiwanese psychedelic rock act Holotropics to discuss their debut album Nikanash. They talk about the struggles and perks of being a global/traveling musician and discuss the Taiwanese music and food scenes. They also talk about environmentalist themes in contemporary music, sacred sites, single and playlist culture in music, strange and interesting animals around the world and much more. Listen and order Nikanash: https://cultofholotropics.bandcamp.com/album/nikanash Follow Holotropics: Instagram: / cultofholotropics Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cultofholotropics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holotropics

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

We sit down with the guys from New Haven, Connecticut technical/progressive death metal band Xenosis to discuss their new single Altar of the Hound and their upcoming work. We also talk about working with Transcending Obscurity Records, the band's history and the Connecticut music and food scene. We also discuss why slam is underrated, working progressive and psychedelic elements into extreme metal, where in the US actually has the best pizza and much more. Listen to the new single: https://open.spotify.com/album/3uaNjdQ6LUYpuYTY7Of39B Follow Xenosis: Bandcamp: https://xenosis.bandcamp.com/album/paralleled-existence IG: https://www.instagram.com/xenosis_band FB: https://www.facebook.com/xenosisband YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWwiADo_JL2bMoJHght_YJQ

We sit down with composer/musician/director Chris Bozzone, half of the experimental black/doom/drone metal/dungeon synth/ambient project Seer, artist on Yuggoth Records, known force at Cadabra Records, and co-director and scorer of the 2015 film Mirrors. We discuss the role that fantasy and horror have played in Chris's art, Seer's new album The Hours (out now), H.P. Lovecraft, Frizzi 2 Fulci, dungeon synth and 1980s dark fantasy cinema. We also discuss film scoring, indie and classic horror, drive in theaters, being selected as a winner by David Lynch at a film festival and much more. Listen to and order The Hours: https://yuggothrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-hours Listen to and follow Chris, Seer and both labels: https://www.chrisbozzone.com/about https://linktr.ee/yuggothrecords/ https://www.instagram.com/yuggothrecords/ https://cadabrarecords.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cadabrarecords/?hl=en

We sit down with José Enrique Saavedra of Spanish black/thrash/doom metal act Totengott to talk about their new album Beyond the Veil, out now on Hammerheart Records. We also talk about how the band got their start as a Celtic Frost, Hellhammer and Triptykon cover band before expanding out to their expansive current sound. We discuss the Spanish music scene, cuisine, culture and regions, touring in Europe, working with Hammer Heart Records and much more. Listen to and follow the band: https://totengott.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/totengottmetal?igshid=74ptbuov972m https://www.facebook.com/bandtotengott

cry6a6yclub is a Twitch streamer, tarot reader, ukulele player, and visual artist who appears on Dwellers of the Cave to discuss a variety of topics. You can most commonly find him on Twitch, appearing on his own channel, and also making regular guest appearances elsewhere on that platform. Listen to, watch and follow cry6a6yclub: https://linktr.ee/cry6a6yclu6

We sit down with the guys from Eugene, Oregon based experimental metal band Gamma Knife to discuss their new singles, the recording process of their upcoming album and the origin of the band. We also discuss the Oregon metal scene, Eugene's food scene, I Think You Should Leave and much more. Plus, at the end of the interview the band have a special treat for you, their brand new single Baptized Liar, not up on streaming services yet. Follow and listen to Gamma Knife: gammaknife2.bandcamp.com/album/demo instagram.com/gammaknifeband

We sit down with Macho Frost of Chicago crossover thrash band Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre to discuss the band's new album Super Turbo. They discuss being a comedy thrash band and their lyrical inspirations: petting dogs, Robocop, Godzilla, Happy Gilmore, Tokyo Gore Police and more. They also talk about the Chicago thrash scene, wrestling, video games, modern thrash and more. Listen to Super Turbo: https://texastoastchainsawmassacre.bandcamp.com/album/super-turbo Follow the band: https://www.facebook.com/ttcmchicago https://www.instagram.com/ttcmofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/@TTCMofficial

James sits down with editors Daniel Lukes and Stanimir Panayotov, as well as designer Jaci Raia, of Black Metal Rainbows. They discuss the project's book by the same name, published by PM Press, as well as its accompanying compilation. They have an in-depth discussion about black metal's culture, aesthetic and sonic evolution. They also discuss why the scene is a space for free expression from the LGBTQI+ community, ethnic minorities, anarchists, antifascists and other groups often viewed as 'other'. Order a copy of Black Metal Rainbows: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1200 Listen to their compilation album: https://blackmetalrainbows.bandcamp.com/album/black-metal-rainbows Follow Black Metal Rainbows: https://www.instagram.com/blackmetalrainbows/ https://x.com/BMRainbows https://www.facebook.com/BlackMetalRainbows

In the first episode of a new interview series called Dwellers of the Cave we sit down with Alex Parkinson of Mothman and The Thunderbirds about his upcoming album Portal Hopper, out July 12th. We discuss the project's new sound, prog metal as a genre and we get into several in-depth discussions about cryptids from across the US. Listen to and order Portal Hopper: https://mothmanandthethunderbirds.bandcamp.com/album/portal-hopper Follow Mothman and the Thunderbirds: https://x.com/MothmansTbirds https://www.instagram.com/mothmanandthethunderbirds

We sit down again with the guys from Connecticut progressive/post sludge metal act VRSA to talk about their new album Saltwater Circadian, released March 30th. They also talk about their evolving sound, touring in New England, New Haven's local music and food scenes and more. Listen to Saltwater Circadian: https://vrsa.bandcamp.com/album/saltwater-circadian Follow VRSA: https://www.instagram.com/vrsa.band/ https://www.facebook.com/VRSAband/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC85961geaW8QVnkf5WMz5UA

We sit down with the guys from Swedish horror doom band Malsten to discuss their powerfully depressive new concept album The Haunting of Silv​å​kra Mill - Rites of Passage, out now on Svart Records. We discuss the concepts behind the album, the band's love of horror and their musical inspiration. We also talk about the challenge of promoting and selling tickets for gigs, Swedish cuisine, IKEA and much more. Listen to and follow Malsten: https://malsten.bandcamp.com/album/the-haunting-of-silv-kra-mill-rites-of-passage https://www.facebook.com/Malstendoom/ https://www.instagram.com/malstenband/

We sit down with Ben Ricketts, the man behind Cincinnati, Ohio based solo blackened thrash/speed metal project Acid Mass. We talk about the project's most recent EP UPON THE KNIFE and the upcoming album Worship, out August 2nd, 2024 on Morbid and Miserable Records. We also discuss local Ohio bands, non-alcoholic beers, our most disappointing live shows and much more. Listen to and follow Acid Mass: https://acidmass666.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/acid.mass/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090077030447

We sit down with Frédéric Couture of Canadian Dune themed stoner rock band Sons of Arrakis to discuss Frank Herbert, all things fuzzy and their new single Scattering. We are also joined once again by Ryan of Black Throne Productions who organised Sons of Arrakis' recent gigs across Canada. We also talk about Brutal Legend's killer soundtrack, classic and terrible albums from legendary bands and much more. Listen to and follow Sons of Arrakis: https://sonsofarrakis.bandcamp.com/track/scattering https://www.facebook.com/sonsofarrakisband https://www.instagram.com/sonsofarrakis Follow Black Throne Productions: https://blackthroneproductions.com/en-us/shop https://www.facebook.com/BlackThroneProd https://www.instagram.com/black_throne_productions/

Just before the release of their debut self-titled release Irönwitch's Muz, Pete, and Dalton caught up with Matt to talk about how you become way better at playing loud and fast as fuck by playing doom, never playing in shit bands ever, and being snark about the shows you play. Listen to Irönwitch: https://ironwitchband.bandcamp.com/album/ir-nwitch Follow Irönwitch https://www.facebook.com/ironwitchband https://www.instagram.com/Ironwitchband

We sit down with Dan Dolby of the UK Doom/Sludge Metal/Hardcore band Mastiff and owner of Trepanation Recordings to talk about Deprecipice, the new album from Mastiff, out now on MNRK Heavy. We discuss the band's influences and their fusion of extreme metal and hardcore and the heavy use of atmosphere on the new release. We also discuss the longest songs in metal, what's stood out in music in 2024 to date, the year's slow trickle of quality horror compared to 2023 and more. Listen to Deprecipice: https://mastiffhchc.bandcamp.com/album/deprecipice Follow Mastiff: https://www.instagram.com/mastiffhchc/ https://www.facebook.com/mastiffhchc

We sit down with Bobby of LA stoner /psychedelic rock band Salem's Bend to discuss all things fuzzy and old school. We talk about the band's recent Canadian tour put on by Black Throne Productions and playing with Sons of Arrakis. We also discuss Bobby's hidden love of the Bee Gees, his band's old school influences and the challenges of making music inspired by the 70s rock scene sound fresh, and much more. Listen to and follow Salem's Bend: https://salemsbend.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/salemsbend https://www.instagram.com/salemsbend/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SalemsBend

We sit down with Devi Hisgen, who is the man behind Dutch experimental black metal outfit Teitan, as well as a member of Stuporous and The Color of Rain. We discuss Devi's music journey, his various projects and bands and the wider Dutch metal scene. We also discuss local Rotterdam artists and history, musical collectivization, vegan cuisine, vinyl pressing and more. Listen to and follow Teitan: https://teitan.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theblackteitan/ https://www.facebook.com/theblackteitan/ Listen to and follow Stuporous: https://voidwandererproductions.bandcamp.com/album/asylums-lament https://www.instagram.com/stuporousband https://www.facebook.com/Stuporousband Listen to and follow The Color of Rain: https://voidwandererproductions.bandcamp.com/album/oceans-above https://www.instagram.com/tcorband https://www.facebook.com/tcorband

After their debut release “In Search of the Waters of Oblivion”, Matt sits down with Brisbane axes one man black metal project Lautrec. They chat about the transition from working with a band to being the sole driving force, the connotations behind the term demo, and the work of John Martin. Listen to Lautrec: https://lautrecbm.bandcamp.com/album/in-search-of-the-waters-of-oblivion-demo

We sit down with the guys from German stoner / doom / drone metal band Earthbong to talk all things heavy and hazy. We discuss the band's influences, their latest release Church Of Bong and the process of writing songs longer than some artists' albums. We also talk about playing live, the importance of a good sound guy, what they smoke for breakfast, Kiel's music scene and much more. Listen to and follow Earthbong: https://earthbong.bandcamp.com/album/church-of-bong https://www.facebook.com/earthbong https://www.instagram.com/earthbong_doom

We sit down with Joey Carbo of New Orleans sludge / noise rock / doom / punk act WOORMS to talk all things heavy and fuzzy. We discuss the bands varied influences, the challenges of touring and overcoming the setbacks of the pandemic. We also talk about the band's releases from Slake to Twitching, as Prey to Fatalismo, the NOLA underground music scene, where to get authentic local food in New Orleans and much more. Listen to and follow WOORMS: Bandcamp: https://woorms.bandcamp.com/ Bigcartel: https://woormsofficial.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woorms_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WOORMSband/

Ahead of Immeasurable Darkness 2, Matt caught up with Nathan from Brisbane black metal act Graveir to talk about their recent split with Thrall, starting a record label via a group chat, and being a process driven person. Listen to Graveir: https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/ Follow Graveir: https://www.graveircult.com/ https://www.instagram.com/graveircult/ https://www.facebook.com/Graveirbm/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUog4caQSpQyFvHqlwGft-g

We sit down with Joe Hughes and John Jones from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania death, doom, noise act Caged to discuss their new album From Roving About the Earth, out now on Translation Loss Records. We discuss the band's journey and inspiration, the role that no-input mixers and turntables play in their music and the importance of innovation and experimentation in the underground scene. We also talk about Joe's other project Quiet Man and its debut album The Starving Lesson, whether fusion cuisine is a good idea, musical highlights of 2023 and much more. Listen to From Roving About the Earth: https://cageddoom.bandcamp.com/album/from-roving-about-the-earth Follow Caged: https://linktr.ee/Caged

We sit down with Tom Hanno, writer for CDM, owner of Tom's Reviews, contributor to the Doom Charts and numerous other publications including Doomed and Stoned, Sleeping Shaman and more. We discuss Tom's long history in the metal scene, the challenges and rewards of music journalism and Tom's top albums of 2023. We also talk legacy bands, why Nu Metal is treated too harshly, some thoughts on Pantera and the Big 4, why the underground scene needs less negativity and much more. Check out Tom's Reviews: https://www.facebook.com/mayhemmusicreviews https://www.instagram.com/tomsalbumreviews/ https://twitter.com/reviews_tom

James sits down with Chicago based Panamanian metal artist, dancer, street performer and content creator GoldGrrl to discuss all things heavy and expressive. They discuss her journey to become a metal vocalist, working with The Electric Mothership and collaborating with Blackmarket Democracy. They also discuss her new single Take A Break, Smoke a Fatty, Chicago's metal and punk scene and the art of street performing. They also talk about her hip hop and traditional dancing career, Panamanian food, representation for black female artists in the underground music scene, horror movies, how to create quality robot costumes and much more. Follow and listen to GoldGrrl: https://goldgrrl.bandcamp.com/music https://www.instagram.com/goldgrrlchi/ https://www.youtube.com/@goldgrrl/videos https://twitter.com/goldgrrlchi

After chatting with Lurid Orb a while back, Matt revisits Brisbane based dungeon synth with Jon and Aaron from Mystic Sceptre. They talk about what kind of wizards they are, how Australian dungeon synth can afford to be more thematic and narrative, and crafting the perfect stage aesthetic. Follow Mystic Sceptre: https://www.mysticsceptre.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mysticsceptre

We sit down with industry veteran Dan Lorenzo of Patriarch's in Black to discuss the band's latest album My Veneration out now on MDD Records. We discuss his time in Hades, Vessel of Light and Non-Fiction (ft. Bobby Blitz) and working with Johnny Kelly (Danzig and Type O Negative) in Patriarchs In Black. We discuss the album's single, Veneration featuring DMC of Run DMC, the global vinyl shortage, touring with Savatage, his favourite pizza and more. Listen to Veneration: https://patriarchsinblack.bandcamp.com/album/my-veneration Follow Patriarch's in Black: https://www.instagram.com/patriarchsinblack/

CDM podcast favourites Pitch Black Manor are back for a special spooky episode to close out the Halloween season. The band discuss their new album Scream Team and the difficulty of being a band that falls under a number of different genres but doesn't really fit in any. They also discuss introducing comedy into the gothic/horror realm, their favourite music and movies for the Spooky Season and more. Listen to Scream Team: https://pitchblackmanor.bandcamp.com/album/scream-team Follow Pitch Black Manor: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pitchblackmanor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitchblackmanor/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/pitchblackmanor Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PitchBlackManor

We sit down with the members of Pennsylvania stoner/alternative/hard rock/doom doom band Almost Honest to discuss their upcoming album The Hex of Penns Woods, out November 24. We discuss working with Brandon Yeagley of Crobot, playing live in New Cumberland and the band's influences. We also talk about Pennsylvania folklore, Amish folklore, Matt Pike and we dive into cryptids, particularly Mothman and Bigfoot. We also talk Pennsylvania music and cuisine and much more. Listen to and order The Hex of Penns Woods: https://almosthonestpa.bandcamp.com/album/the-hex-of-penns-woods Follow Almost Honest: Website: https://www.almosthonestofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlmostHonestOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almost_honest_pa/

James sits down with Jason Lonegoat of the Necropolis Podcast, Goatcraft and Garden Gnome, as well as his cohost Shelley of Hate Meditations to discuss metal as a genre, its trends over the past few decades and the direction its heading in. They also discuss why dungeon synth as a genre is truly DIY and what metal could learn from it. Additionally, they talk garden gnomes, the impact of metal legends on the evolution of the scene, how live scenes have adapted to changing times, AI music and much more. Listen to Necropolis Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/01DVu2oqZeA12CYHshHWFc https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712 Follow Hate Meditations: https://hatemeditations.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hatemeditations/ Listen to Garden Gnome: https://gardengnome2.bandcamp.com/album/phegnomenology-of-spirit Listen to Goatcraft: https://goatcraft7.bandcamp.com/album/submersion

We sit down with members of the Black Throne Productions crew, as well several members of Earth Altar and Sun Below. We discuss running an underground label, building a sense of community in your local scene and the music scene in Eastern Canada. We talk in-depth about Inter Terra Solis, the new split album from Earth Altar and Sun Below. We also discuss Ryan Hilton's booking company Pale Horse Productions, Canadian cuisine and much more. Follow Black Throne Productions: https://www.facebook.com/BlackThroneProd https://blackthroneproductions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/black_throne_productions/ Listen to Inter Terra Solis: https://earthaltarband.bandcamp.com/album/inter-terra-solis

We sit down with Peter Scartabello, owner of Yuggoth Records and the mind behind numerous projects on the label. We discuss running an underground label, Lovecraftian/cosmic horror, new albums from Seer and Chris Bozzone and Peter's work creating the film score for the animated fantasy epic The Spine of Night and the horror film The Bunnyman Massacre. We also talk about Ozzy Osbourne's new podcast and spinal injury, Rhode Island food and NE regional cuisine. We also dig deep into our favourite horror films, our love of 70s prog rock and much more. Listen to Yuggoth Records: https://yuggothrecords.bandcamp.com/ Follow Yuggoth Records: https://www.facebook.com/yuggothrecords https://www.instagram.com/yuggothrecords/ https://twitter.com/YuggothRecords

James and Yari (Dr Yazman) sit down with Nxxses & Aku No Heavy to discuss their new collaborative album Carolina Killstreak, out now. They discuss the importance of collaboration between artists and the blending the genres of metal and rap. They talk about listeners' reduced attention spans and its effect on song lengths. They also discuss cameos in hip hop, the importance of having a good producer like DREADEAD, working with Megan Mushi and more. Listen to Carolina Killstreak: https://open.spotify.com/album/0VVxCRU3aRjj3ZPZMtMYno?si=tytwM7FtQDK1Y-gkE60ESg Follow Nxxses: https://www.instagram.com/killnxxsey/ Follow Aku No Heavy: https://www.instagram.com/akuno910/

We sit down with Lex, Alex and Ross of New Jersey Sludge/Doom/Noise band Sunrot to talk about their new album The Unfailing Rope, out now on Prosthetic Records. We discuss the personal connection that people form with music, how extreme metal speaks to people with trauma and why Dystopia is god-tier sludge. We also talk about the band's influences and personal journeys, our enduring soft-spots for certain Nu metal and metalcore acts and working with Prosthetic Records. Follow and listen to Sunrot: https://sunrot.bandcamp.com/album/the-unfailing-rope https://www.facebook.com/sunrotmusic https://www.instagram.com/sunrot.music/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SunrotMusic

We sit down for a special horror focused episode with Brandon Legion, the man behind the highly popular horror podcast and website Horrorwolf666, as well as the dark ambient/darkwave project Abraxas Horn. We discuss all things horror, from essential viewing, trends in the genre, classics, remakes, and more. We talk in depth about Shudder and why everyone should have it, break down Nicholas Cage's amazing work in modern horror and talk about Brandon's Mandy inspired dark ambient project, as well as his time in Tripping the Mechanism. We also discuss plenty of David Lynch's work, Brandon's Halloween decorations and much more. Follow Horrorwolf666: https://www.horrorwolf666.com/the-horrorwolf666-podcast-episodes.html https://www.facebook.com/horrorwolf666 https://www.instagram.com/brandonlegion666/ https://twitter.com/horrorwolf666 Follow Abraxas Horn: https://abraxashorn.bandcamp.com/album/shadow-mountains

Lurid Orb's Jon Weber steps away from pondering the orb to talk to Matt about their debut release “Folded Visions”. Along the way, they talk about approaching dungeon synth from a fantasy perspective and not a black metal one, the need to instill in yourself quality control, and how Dungeons and Dragons 5e sucks. Follow and listen to Lurid Orb: https://luridorb.bandcamp.com/album/folded-visions https://www.instagram.com/lurid_orb/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLuridOrb?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.youtube.com/@Lurid_Orb http://jonweberart.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

We sit down with Patrick Schober of Monster Riff and Ryan Foster of Slightly Fuzzed to discuss all things fuzzy, heavy and loud and to answer the age old question... does it in fact doom? We discuss the impact of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss, humour in the stoner genre, its lyrical themes and the general attitude of the scene. We share our favourite stoner/psych albums of 2023 so far and Ryan and Patrick share how they came to create satire based stoner rock content. Follow Monster Riff: https://linktr.ee/monsterriff/ Follow Slightly Fuzzed: https://linktr.ee/Slightlyfuzzed

We sit down with Rainier & Alex from San Diego hardcore act Negative Blast and talk about all things San Diego and their new album Echo Planet. We discuss the local SD music scene, modern punk music and go way too in-depth discussion SD food, breweries, venues and bars. We also talk about terrible one hit wonders of the early 2000s, video games, our favourite history podcasts, the effects of technology on children and much more. Listen to Negative Blast: https://negativeblast.bandcamp.com/album/echo-planet Follow Negative Blast: https://www.instagram.com/negativeblastsd/

We sit down with Angel Deathblade who you may also know as Voodoo Masochist online, to talk about her progressive metalcore band ALENIA, her event and production work in the Chicago scene, as well as her visual art, curve and fetish modeling and tattooing work. We discuss the importance of supporting your local scene, all-ages shows and how diverse and DIY the Chicago scene is. We also discuss Chicago's food scene, favourite cocktails, mental health and more. Follow Angel Deathblade: https://linktr.ee/Voodoomasochist Follow and listen to ALENIA: https://linktr.ee/Aleniachicago

Pat from Pizza Death joins Matt to talk about the band's new album “Reign of The Anticrust” (out now on Disdain Records, Heavy and Fast Records and CoreTex), making a game to match the records, how many things they can make into merch, the Dougie enigma and of course... pizza. Listen to and follow Pizza Death: https://pizzadeathband666.bandcamp.com/album/reign-of-the-anticrust https://www.instagram.com/pizzadeathband666/ https://www.facebook.com/pizzadeathband666

James sits down with Brian and Kyle of Pittsburg based super group Shadow Legion to discuss their debut self-titled album. The discuss blending epic heavy metal with black and death metal elements, balancing clean and harsh vocals and how to make that feel cohesive. They talk about the band's current and former projects including Diabolic, Phyrron, Hate Eternal, Lethal Prayer, MALIGNANCY and Gigan. They discuss the Pittsburg music scene, AI and its role in music and where to eat in Pittsburg. They also talk about DIO: Dreamers Never Die, having a sense of humour in extreme metal, Iron Maiden and their legacy and much more. Listen to and follow Shadow Legion: https://shadowlegion1.bandcamp.com/album/shadow-legion https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083580457921 https://www.instagram.com/shred_storm_pr/ https://open.spotify.com/album/58S3ACqJ8L6RtwbMMAR6Bg?si=kG-ZXsWTTvy2aBxrxKMA0Q

We sit down with his amphibian majesty, our semiaquatic overlord The Froglord to discuss his gradually unfolding tale of global domination and his enduring reign. We talk all things amphibian, his new album Sons of Froglord, his love of stoner doom, frog themed battle bots and his love of Dungeons & Dragons. We also discuss his split with Bog Wizard, playing live, his charity work for Save The Frogs! and much more. Follow Froglord: https://froglord.bandcamp.com/ https://froglord.bigcartel.com/products https://www.facebook.com/Froglordband https://www.instagram.com/froglordband/