Japan Nick's Rock and Metal Pandemonium

JNQP 87 071022 Gates to the Morning Sean Meyers interview Gates to the Morning is a New Jersey based black metal project founded by Sean Myers They have just released their second album Walk Between Worlds which is the first album in a planned trilogy of albums. ( 2019's Return to Earth was the debut album but not part of this trilogy) We discussed songs from the album such as Moon in the Mid Day Sky, Paradigms Fall, Chapel Perilous and Chasing the Shadows. The philosophy of the song title Return to Earth was examined. We spoke about the cover photo. We finished the dialogue with a discussion of how to know as an artist when a song is finished.

JNQP 86 052222 Villins Bodies Interview We spoke about how their past year was and how their song "Bodies developed. We spoke about the feeling of Alice In Wonderland in different mediums. We finished things up with a discussion about the Akashic Records and how they would use it.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 85 050822 Heterochrome interview JNQP 85 050822 Heterochrome Interview We spoke with Heterochrome's Mida and Arash to hear about their early years growing up as music fans in Iran. We heard about how they were led to music through their families. They spoke about how the band formed. We covered the various countries the album was recorded in from Iran, Finland, Canada, Spain, and South Korea. We spoke about instruments native to Iran they would like to see more of in today's music like the Taar, Santoor, and Kamaancheh. We spoke about different songs recorded for the album. I inquired if they plan to write about the struggles of Asian Americans as well as Ukrainians. They was discussion about performing at the Shab Shanheba Festival. We finished things off with some dialogue about their most cherished Heterochrome possession.

Blister Brigade is a 4 piece rock band from Sweden. We heard them tell stories about getting their first instruments and valuable lessons they learned from being in the music education program growing up. We heard about how Blister Brigade formed. We spoke about their new single "Carousel," and the band's history with the establishment. We also spoke about their writing process for their music.

JNQP 83 041922 Madrost Tanner Poppitt Interview We spoke with Madrost Guitarist/vocalist Tanner Poppitt about his first guitar. He told me about how valuable the lessons he had when he was younger shaped him as a musician. He told me about the history of his band and favorite memories over the years. I asked him about his favorite guitarist, the best album they were on and what made the album so amazing. We talked about writing/recording techniques using odd time signatures, experimenting with arpeggios, palm muting and things of that nature for the writing of Charring the Wrotted Earth? We spoke about the origin of Poppitt's Corner and what makes a great podcast as well as viewpoints on his 3 favorite interviews he had recorded. We spoke about his favorite podcast. We also delved into his favorite print zine in his collection. We chatted about most cherished California albums. He told me his favorite Madrost related possessions. We spoke about his favorite urban legend or ghost story from Southern California.

This is the second interview with Gravehuffer's guitarist Richie Randall from Missouri. The first one was in July 2020. Since then the band has released another split in 2020 with Souls of Hades containing 2 songs from the Your Fault album sessions. We talked about the lyrics on the new album (NecroEclosion) containing many elements of historical content. We spoke about in depth the tracks Ghost Dance, Sights to the Sky, and Smaller than Death. Ghost Dance speaks about the Wounded Knee Massacre from the nineteenth century. Sights to the Sky is about astronaut Buzz Aldrin's life. Smaller Than Death is about legendary superstar wrestler Andre the Giant. We ended the dialogue with a fun urban legend from the South.

Drew Rizzo is the drummer and founder of Midnite Hellion(2011). We spoke about Drew getting his first drumkit and schooling he received over the years. He has been trained to play the piano, violin, tenor saxophone, and trombone. On his own he learned to play the drums, bass and guitar. In his High School years, he studied drums under Tony DeNicola. He got accepted into college playing tenor saxophone. He told me about his sound system to listen to music. During the playback for Kingdom Immortal he listened back on different sound systems to check the levels. We discussed which three albums Alex Perialas was a part of that made him realize Alex was the right choice to record his album. Drew discussed how he wanted an old school approach to recording this album and was not recorded with a click track. All the preproduction was done before the sessions with Alex. A lot of the album was recorded on a 1980 Les Paul Custom that Alex had at his studio. We discussed the Lich King show in Baltimore as well as thoughts on the current national/worldwide concert discussion after Japan's Loudness show was postponed to 2023. He spoke about his most cherished musical possessions which do include some major Megaforce related rarities. We finished the dialogue with a fun urban legend from New Jersey.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 80 030622 Interview Ungodly Rest interview. Ungodly Rest is a black metal band from Mexico. I had an interview with their singer Peste Nocturne. We spoke about his influences as well as favorite Mexican metal bands. There was mention of Greg Wilkinson producing the album.

JNQP 79 030622 In This House of Mourning Interview We spoke with In This House of Mourning's Ben Ianuzzi. He spoke about getting his first guitar. There was some discussion of using the metronome with the recording of Penance. We talked about blogs Ben looks at to stay up to date on current bands. Ben told me the style of his band that fans of bands like funeral doom, My Dying Bride etc would be fans of his band. We talked about the debut of ITHM's in online press. We also spoke back and forth with discussion on listening back to past recordings of yours and what can be gained. We learned about the most ambitious song on the release. We spoke about an urban legend from New Jersey.

We had an interview with Wayne Abney (Vocals, Bass), Michael Huebner (Guitars), and Anthony Walker (Drums) to speak about the new Life of Scars EP Crate of Sins. We talked about what's been going on with Life of Scars since 2019. The guys spoke about how often practice is and what it's like being a musician in the DFW area right now putting on shows? There was discussion on what they have been listening to as of late while recording the new EP Crate of Sins and spoke about the order on how they formed. Mike as well as Wayne spoke about some fun urban legends

JNQP 77 021422 Shield of Wings Interview James Gregor (guitarist), Aaliah Daye (Vocals), Lara Mordian (Vocals), and Alex Luke (Bass) were interviewed by Japan Nick. The band all spoke about their first instruments, as well as any music education that they received when they were younger. We spoke about various songs like Mind of Myth, The Scarred Clay Reshaping, Breathe, Wetland. We talked about shooting new videos and feelings on the various seasons of the year. We ended the interview with a fun talk about urban legends and ghost stories in Chicago from each of the bandmembers.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 76 021322 Xanadoo Zach Su Remember the Wall Interview We spoke about Zach's first guitar and early education he had in Singapore. We spoke about him moving from Portland Oregon to Montreal Canada. Thjere was some dialogue on some festivals he saw in Canada like the RRRROOOAARARRRGGGHHHHH Fest. We looked at updates on his various bands from Xanadoo, Skum Strike, and Serpant Corpse. We discussed his philosophy on using metronomes and also spoke about some ghost stories from his days in Singapore.

Interview with Firebreather's singer Mattias Nööjd. We spoke about the new album Dwell in the Fog. We talked about transitioning to new bassist Nicklas Hellqvist, and what his style is like and the songwriting dynamic of the album has changed and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 74 010922 Canada Striker Pete Klassen Interview We spoke about Pete getting his first bass, and lessons he took early on. Pete spent 2013-2018 in Japan and spoke about various earlier bands he was in. We talked about his rehearsal to become the bassist for Striker in 2019 . We also talked about the Alive in the Studio album he was on along with the single "Deathwish" We finished things up with a fun story from Japan.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 73 Home Style Surgery There is Only You and Me Interview Interview with the band's two guitarists Joonas Hiltunen, and Jussi Keränen. We learned about their first guitars, and how Home Style Surgery formed. various concerts played and this year's album Brain Drill Poetry (2021) and discussed various songs from the album and learned about the guys favorite solos on the album. Also heard a fun ghost story at the end.

JNQP 72 120421 The Return of Hail Santa 120421 Tyler Sturgill Interview We speak about Hail Santa coming back, look back on past years of the fest. We touch on some new developments of Xoth and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 71 112821 Four Trips Ahead Peter Wilson Interview We talked about Peter's beginning as a musician and earlier bands he was in and how Four Trips Ahead formed. We spoke about the band's beginning. and how the Remnants EP was formed.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 70 112121 Giveth Interview Interview with Dark Pop act Giveth's Ben and Jessica. We spoke about the early history of Ben and Jessica's musical history and the formation of the group. We talked about what it is like starting out a pop group in 2021 and what it means to be a musician in the post Pandemic landscape. We spoke about the Lost Boys movie, “Cry Little Sister,” and vampire movies in general. Note Lance Henrikson does not appear in any of the Chainsaw Massacre films. We delve into songs from the album like “1992,” “Specter of the Wasteland,” “Lost Boys,” “New Blood,” We also heard about the song “”Jenny Jump” which was an outtake from the recording sessions that did not make the album.”

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 69 November 12 2021 Gates to the Morning Sean Meyers Interview We chatted about his first guitar, getting his drumset. We spoke about forming Gates to the Morning, writing 2019's Return to the Earth album and chatted about a few songs from it along with Sean's trips to Norway and a few topics on Windir.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 68 Skeletal Remains Chris Monroy Interview Japan Nick had another interview with Skeletal Remains frontman Chris to discuss his band's tour with Crowbar and Municipal Waste. We talked about things he had to do to get ready for the tour and how things have changed in the past few years.

On Saturday October 23rd 2021 Rahway Singer Nick Hade had an interview with Japan Nick for his podcast. We chatted about his early schooling at Monmouth University, the song Only the Strong, new music on the horizon and more.

Hey! Check out this week's episode on Sweden's Hypocrisy singer Peter Tagtrgren on his new album Worship, his recording studio The Abyss, and recording Possessed's 2019 album Revelations of the Oblivion!

JNQP 66 101321 Bonded Division Of The Damned Interview Interview with Guitarist Bernemann and singer Ingo talking about both albums by Bonded (Rest in Violence, and Into Blackness. We spoke about the writing of the album as well as working with guest musicians Bobby Blitz, Speesy from Kreator, and Rægina from Dæmonesq. Talk about past concerts from Assassin and Sodom was gone over and more.

JNQP 64 100321 Fueled by Fire Carlos Gutirrez interview We learned about Carlos's first drumset and some schooling he got in school. He formed Fueled by Fire with Sal Zepeda. I inquired about what the LA Metal scene was like around the Metalblade release of 2006's Spread the Fire. We talked a bit about Japan when Fueled by Fire played the True Thrash Fest and exploring Osaka and Nara. He spoke about recording Trapped in Perdition with Erik Rutan. He told me about his band's South American tour to Brazil. We learned about an amazing collection of press material from the Spread the Fire release in his collection. He also talked about an urban legend with the Cecil Hotel.

JNQP 63 JNQP 63 092121 Pale Magus Productions Brian Rush Luctum Ænigmatum Interview I spoke with Brian Rush of Pale Magus Productions about his first keyboard and early lessons he took when he was younger. We discussed the philosophy of using a metronome and his understanding of time. He spoke about his various bands he was in but we centered his music output on Luctum's Ashes of the Titan and well as a few other songs he recorded. He has a few really interesting rarities in his collection and I was excited to hear about a few treasures he has. We finished things up speaking about the Portland urban legend Polybius.

JNQP 62 090621 Witchaven BBB Jerry Garcia Interview We learned about Jerry's first bass. We spoke a lot about Witchaven's come back concert in August 26th at Long Beach.. Some after thoughts on it along with the setlist. There was dialog asking about Afghanistan and the corona virus and if they will be used for topics on future songs. We finished things up with an old urban legend about LA.

We spoke about Allison getting her first instrument. There was dialogue about what went on between Veils of Winter and Silence/Motion. Can you tell me about getting your first instrument? We spoke about using Dylan White to record the album. It was recorded Summer 2020. Allison spoke about bringing in Erika Osterhout in as a live guitarist. We spoke about a few songs from Pyscho Las Vegas. We looked back on recording the Motorhead/Girlschool song Please Don't Touch with Matt Pike. Allison spoke about her most cherished musical possessoon as well as a one of a kind Blackwater Holylight soevenire related to the song Babies and finished things up discussing a Portland urban legend.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast 60 Withered Singer/Guitarist Dan Caycedo interview We spoke about his beginnings getting his first guitar, and music lessons he took early on. We delved into how he got into the band Withered and their new album Verloren. He spoke about some of his favorite albums and an urban legend from Giorgia.

JNQP 59 081721 Void Vator Erik Kluiber Interview A revisited interview with Erik from the afterthoughts on Great Fear Rising coming out and the Escape LA Tour. The Staple of their tour was the Ripple Fest in Texas. They spoke about the story behind the I Can't Take It video about the lockdowns from Governor Gavin Newsom with the parallels to Benny Hill and Spy vs Spy. We talked about how the setlist was formed. We spoke about urban legends and ghost stories and Erik spoke about a wild hotel he stayed at with his band.

Cancion Franklin is a rock and country musician originally from Arizona who has relocated to New York City. He spoke about going back home to Arizona when the Pandemic was taking off. He ended up breaking his arm while he was back in Arizona and spoke about how songwriting was for him while his arm was healing. We spoke about how his songwriting evolved from Stone to Stone to “Just Made Rent.” Cancion spoke about how getting his music played on the Roots Music Report and with the Americana Music Association improved things for himself. He elaborated on getting News 4 New York to do a news story on him. He spoke about his feelings on being a producer and what he was trying to do working on Leah Test's All You Ramblers.

This is an interview with Sergio Ginez, Max Vartanian, And Jimmy Flores of Chaotic Injustice on Friday August 6th 2021 by Nick Perkel We learned about everyone's first instruments and history in music education. We talked about what kind of new trends going on in music that they are excited about and how shows are going to start happening again. They are a band that rehearses once a week and are looking forward to live shows going off in the near future.

Portland Oregon Guitarist Gabe Franco discusses how his band Idle Hands changed their name to Unto Others and the trials and tribulations the band has dealt with from the name change, signing to Roadrunner Records, and writing new songs. We discussed a bit about the new album Strength and gave advise for the average working class bands out there.

JNQP 55 070421 Inhuman Condition The Skunk Ape Interview On July 4th Jeramy and Taylor gave Japan Nick an interview to talk about their new band Inhuman Condition which formed from an album they made when they were then Massacre members working on an album together. They spoke about Terry Butler of Death and Cannibal Corpse joining their band and Rick Rozz of Death and Massacre giving them solos for 3 different songs. They also mentioned an urban legend involving Glen Benton of Deicide and the Skunk Ape.

JNQP 54 062921 Flotsam and Jetsam Drummer Ken Mary Interview Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 54 Flotsam and Jetsam Drummer Ken Mary Interview We spoke about Ken getting his first drumset and early tutors he had. He spoke about seeing KISS when he was 11. He talked a bit about the 2016 ST Flotsam album and working on it a little bit as well as The End of Chaos and Blood in The Water,

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 53 062021 Ryan Smith The Crusasis Graveyard of Drums Interview We learn about Ryan's first drumset. Ryan spoke about his travels from the New York/New Jersey to Alaska, Europe and various parts of Asia. He talked about his upcoming album the Long Night and we spoke about several songs from it. We finished things up with a fun urban legend/ghost story.

JNQP 52 061621 Velvet Insane interview Jesper spoke about getting his very first guitar and learning to play in Sweden. He talked about forming his band Velvet Insane and we spoke about recording the album Rock N Roll Glitter. We also spoke about working with Kiss's Bruce Kulick and Crashdiet's Martin Sweet for A Brand New Start and more!

JNQP 51 Helstar Singer James Rivera 060321 Episode 51 Helstar singer James Rivera gives Japan Nick an interview discussing his introduction to music and where he studied vocal lessons in Houston Texas. We spoke about the Vampiro album being rereleased for better distribution on the Clad in Black album. We spoke about the singer Black Wings of Solitude and how it was supposed to be on the soundtrack to a film and dealing with the challenges of putting out music amongst the backdrop of the Coronavirus.

JNQP 50 053021 Bask Drummer Scott Middleton Interview Bask Drummer Scott Middleton gave Japan Nick an interview on Sunday May 30th 2021. We talked about getting his first drumset and his introduction to music. He talked about meeting the guys in Bask and how the formation works. There was discussion on the new album III as well as the songwriting equipment used. We also spoke about hiking in North Carolina and a fun urban legend from the state.

Murder in the Front Row interview about the 1980's Southern California metal scene with all sorts of great stories about Exodus, Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and more!

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 49 051621 Jose Barrales Agnoxia Interview We talked about Jose's early love for punk and starting Bonded By Blood. We went over some of what Jose learned in college studying Political Science courses. There was a lot gone over with Agnoxia and Macrocosm. A few words on different bands like Exmortus, and Witchaven. We finished things off by speaking about trying to avoid pay to play.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 48 050921 Chef Brian Tsao Guitarist for Loss Becomes We spoke about Brian getting his first guitar and a few words about the Beijing Conservatory for Music He told me about forming Loss Becomes as well as shooting the music video for Memory. We talked a little about his favorite thing to make as a chef and if there was any bleed over from his culinary interests to improving himself as a musician. We spoke a little about midnight basketball to improve issues facing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders today.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 47 May 2nd 2021 The Mighty Fall Nick DeSimone Interview I had a chat with The Mighty Fall guitarist Nick to discuss his early beginnings as a musician, what it was like growing up in Rhode Island the scene there. We learned about how he uses what he learned as a music promoter to help his band and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 46 April 25th 2021 Villins had a second interview with Japan Nick and we talked about Jessicka's and Kareem's beginnings as musicians. Jesyka talks about the time she met Cyndi Lauper and Kareem "Jesus" Devlin talks about his first guitar

Japan Nick’s Quarantine Podcast Episode 45 Bewitcher We talked about when Matt got his first guitar at 14. He spoke about his guitar lessons from a glam rock musician that was offered at the guitar center. We looked into what changed with his band having new drummer Aris Wales being involved with the band and how the band became a bit more tight. For the new album he used the Motorhead’s sound guy Cameron Webb to mix the album. The video for Valley of the Ravens was went over along with the songwriting. We spoke about the importance of intros and outros to bookend albums when it came to the album opener Ashe. We finished things up talking up an urban legend from North Dakota.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 44 041121 Coffin Rot Guitarist Tre Guertner Interview gave Japan Nick an interview. We learned about how Tre got his first guitar and what it was like when he took some music lessons and how he started to pick up the instrument. He told me about his 3 most influential albums. We talked about how Coffin Rot formed and what the album Monument of the Dead was like to write. Tre told me what his band told Charlie Koryn on they envisioned the album. We went over what the Chicago trip was like , an Oregon ghost story and more! Check it out!

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 43 040421 Witchseeker Sheikh Spitfire Interview We learned about how Sheikh got his first instrument and what it was like early on for him. We learned about previous bands he was in. He spoke about what life is like in Singapore for rock and metal singer band like Witchseeker and spoke of concerts in Malaysia and Indonesia along with a Singapore ghost story.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 42 032821 Billy Goate of Doomed and Stoned interview We discussed Billy's evolution as a journalist as well as the progression over the years of Doomed and Stoned. We learned his method for making podcasts and about the team of people that are involved at Doomed and Stoned.

On March 21st 2021 Vindicator frontman Vic Stown gave Japan Nick an interview to talk about his various bands from Vindicator, Vanik, Volcana, Violent Night and more. He talked about recording various songs and gave a fun urban legend from Ohio

JNQP 40 031114 Tuesday Teal Flying into a Typhoon interview Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 40 Portland Oregon native Tuesday Teal gave Japan Nick an interview to discuss her photography history. She also spoke a bit about her musical history. We spoke a lot about the Portland music scene. There were memories of shooting at festivals like Hail Santa, Famine Fest, and the Northwestern Black Circle Fest. Tuesday was the tour manager for their concerts in Asia. We also spoke about flying to Japan and China and travelling through those places for concerts.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 39 030721 Ciro Mountain The Revisiting the Road Interview A return chat with New Jersey manager and concert promoter to talk about life on American concert map from 2020-2021 as COVID was taking off. We went into all sorts of DIY topics from staying safe to promotion and more.

Japan Nick's Quarantine Podcast Episode 38 022821 The Accused AD/ Toe Tag Interview We chatted about Blaine's early bands like the Fartz and 10 Minute Warning. We talked about how Blaine got into the Accused and spoke about some of his favorite albums recording with them like Martha Splatterhead's Maddest Stories ever Told. He spoke about working with Sir Mix A Lot and how the Accused got on their label.