Rez Metal Podcast

Ep. 99 - The Obsidian Resurrection. In this episode i speak with Joshuah Jones, bassist for The Obsidian Resurrection. The Obsidian Resurrection is a symphonic blackened death metal band with members from California, Arizona and Washington. They just released their album ‘As Darkness Falls' on January 10, 2025. Pick up a copy at the bandcamp link below. We talk about the bands formation history, reforming after a long hiatus and their newest album. ope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Band links: https://www.facebook.com/share/159n7wpoov/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/theobsidianresurrection?igsh=MWE0Y2R3bHdxdWVrbw== https://youtube.com/@theobsidianresurrection5484?si=cAevNbWcIAgHqRAS https://theobsidianresurrection.bandcamp.com/album/as-darkness-falls (buy album) https://open.spotify.com/album/5TCFzEr2rYl2w5Yc70PKTF?si=eGDyu_uiRRaWulLamnu-Fw (Stream album)

Ep. 98 - Igor Amadeus Cavalera. In this episode I talk with Igor Amadeus Cavalera of Go Ahead And Die & Healing Magic. Igor is part of the legendary Cavalera family and currently touring the US with Go Ahead And Die. GAAD will be returning to the southwest on March 23rd in Glendale AZ so get your tickets at the link below. Definitely check them out if you are in the Phoenix area. We talk about his band Healing Magic, Navajo Nation Metal Fest, Morbid Devastation Tour and Go Ahead And Die. Thanks to Igor and GAAD for taking time out of their busy schedule to talk with me. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: >https://www.facebook.com/GoAheadAndDieBand >https://www.instagram.com/goaheadanddieband/ >https://twitter.com/GAADband >https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/7162510.go-ahead-and-die.html >https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VvvNtwzaS0dyqr13Pa113 >https://music.apple.com/se/artist/go-ahead-and-die/1553888490 >https://www.maximumcavalerastore.com/ >https://www.ticketweb.com/event/go-ahead-and-die-w-the-44-sports-grill-and-tickets/13470553 (Glendale show tickets link)

2023 Top 10 Favorite Albums ======================== Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ozgRkIZ6RlrdqdnN3JPcz?si=0339256d88424466 Youtube video: https://youtu.be/bJsWrMC170U?si=B_dcvEKWfwkqklmb Top 10 Albums Of 2023. =================== 1 - Object Of Affection - Field Of Appearances (Profound Lore) 2 - Wayfarer - American Gothic (Profound Lore) 3 - Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed (20 Buck Spin) 4 - Mental Cruelty - Zwielicht (Century Media) 5 - Pupil Slicer - Blossom (Prosthetic) 6 - Megaton Sword - Might & Power (Dying Victim Productions) 7 - Tribunal - The Weight Of Remembrance (20 Buck Spin) 8 - Mutoid Man - Mutants (Sargent House) 9 - Orbit Culture - Descent (Seek & Strike) 10 - In Flames - Foregone (Nuclear Blast)

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums =========================== Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fyjISOqL9iXrvbwIlKREd?si=915fde88bed14dfbf YouTube video: https://youtu.be/W_hd1uhwghM?si=WzansH0uNsTpOk0M Honorable Mentions: -Ahab - The Coral Tombs -Altars Of The Moon - The Colossus And The Widow -Choir - Songs For A Tarnished World - Singapore album 2019 -Full Of Hell | Primitive Man Split - Suffocating Hallucinations -Sorcerer - Reign Of The Reeper Top 10 Doom Albums: 10. Morne - Engraved With Pain (Metal Blade) 9. Ugly - Autograph (Satanik Royalty) 8. Body Void - Atrocity Machine (Prosthetic) 7. - SaviorSkin - Invicta Mori (HPGD) 6. - Bell Witch - Future's Shadow Pt 1: The Clandestine Gate (Profound Lore) 5. - Fires In The Distance - Air Not Meant For Us (Prosthetic) 4. - Godthrymm - Distortions (Profound Lore) 3. - Marianas Rest - Auer (Napalm) 2. - The Keening - Little Bird (Relapse) 1. - Tribunal - The Weight Of Remembrance (20 Buck Spin)

Ep. 97 - EYE. In this episode I talk with Joey Chavez (Guitarist/Vocalist) and Cameron Bell (Guitarist) of the band EYE. EYE is a metal band based out of Albuquerque NM and their members come from Sandia Pueblo, Navajo and Choctaw tribal nations. I have seen EYE play in Albuquerque multiple times and so I was thankful to talk with the members of EYE. We talk about Joey and Cameron's backgrounds, influences, live shows, Albuquerque metal scene, and how we consume music. This was a great talk and I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Be sure to follow EYE and support them by checking out the links below. Ahééhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: >https://www.instagram.com/eye_official >https://www.facebook.com/Eye1230/ >https://eyeofficial.net/home >https://eye-official-9933.myshopify.com/ >https://open.spotify.com/artist/78GuRS8Hj2ffzEWMer8ImS?si=VJU_XJuERCSiU1Nr48uyPA >https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eye/1481527493?ls >https://youtube.com/channel/UCTRjLbAQcDgM8HvJ7GyooVg

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums - Part 2. Here's my top 10 death metal albums of 2023. For the complete list of albums, check out the Spotify playlist (link below). Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xGM7RFU4pMWID77KlSJOp?si=_iTU2pHkSuGfrOka7Hw0_g Youtube video: https://youtu.be/VPeDxUFEIzo?si=IgtqseTaG-snueFC Top 10 albums: -Afterbirth - In But Not Of -Tomb Mold - The Enduring Spirit -Ascended Dead - Evenfall Of The Apocalypse -Úlfúð- Of Existential Distortion -Devangelic - XUL -The Zenith Passage - Datalysium -Street Tombs - Reclusive Decay -Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite -Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals -Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums - Part 1. Here's my best of 2023 death metal list with some honorable mentions and the first 10 albums. Part 2 will have my top 10 albums. For the complete list of albums, check out the Spotify playlist (link below). Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xGM7RFU4pMWID77KlSJOp?si=46cec0892a5b4bde

2023 Favorite Black Metal Albums - Part 2 =============================== Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nFdOgw2G3WoToseradkpQ?si=f33753a2e15943fa Youtube video: https://youtu.be/Eg4Awu2LAqQ?si=5Obc_WHRLhZuHWeS Top 10 Albums: -Dawn Ray'd - To Know The Light (Prosthetic) -Blut Aus Nord - Disharmonium - Nahab (Debemir Morti) -Imperium Dekadenz - Into Sorrow Evermore (Napalm) -Profane Order - One Nightmare Unto Another (NWN Productions) -Uada - Crepuscule Natura (Eisenwald) -Thantifaxath - Hive Mind Narcosis (Dark Descent) -Downfall Of Gaia - Silhouettes Of Disgust (Metal Blade) -Blackbraid - Blackbraid II (self-released) -Aodon - Portraits (Willowtip) -Wayfarer - American Gothic (Profound Lore)

2023 Favorite Black Metal Albums - Part 1 (Underground) ======================================= Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nFdOgw2G3WoToseradkpQ?si=f33753a2e15943fa Youtube video: https://youtu.be/pDii7pbrjAU?si=xP9P_2A5kton4Qth 2023 Favorite Underground Black Metal Albums: =================================== -Henget - Beyond North Star (Season of Mist) -Dhishti - Life Is Suffering (Satanath Records) -Kostnateni - Úpal (Willowtip) -Mithridatum - Harrowing (Willowtip) -Nixil - Abyss Unto Abyss (Prosthetic) -Putrascension - Forever Below (HPGD) -Aridus - Serpent Moon (Eisenwald) -Malice Divine - Everlasting Ascendancy (self-released) -‘IIsnáahí - Howl Of Death (self-released) -Isataii - In Vein Of The Ancestors (Adirondakck Black Mass)

2023 Favorite Heavy / Speed / Thrash Metal ================================== Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VaNBqWLMNSfAEDPcPZEkW?si=5e43463bf33c4f47 Youtube video: https://youtu.be/6s_3u3_sVWA Top 10 Albums: 1. Megaton Sword - Might & Power 2. Spirit Adrift - Ghost At The Gallows 3. Enforced - War Remains 4. Cavalera - Morbid Visions (Rerecorded) 5. Sadistic Force - Midnight Assassin 6. Cruel Force - Dawn Of The Axe 7. Overkill - Scorched 8. Nervosa - Jailbreak 9. Hellripper - Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags 10. Saintbreaker - Unrelenting Violence Honorable Mentions: -Gatekeeper - From Western Shores -Graveripper - Seasons Dreaming Death -Vanishment - No More Torture -Sylosis - A Sign Of Things To Come -Metallica - 72 Seasons

2023 Favorite Death|Hard|Metal|-core ============================= Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/0nIeCUM58HPkiNKbiEhH5p?si=C5KMB5SsRfKjFTNLvkcelQ YouTube video: https://youtu.be/zJV2lYk4SOQ?si=BjpFggplBuFP5cRH Top 10 Albums: 1. Mental Cruelty - Zwielicht 2. Dying Wish - Symptoms Of Survival 3. End Reign - The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay 4. Mouth For War - Bleed Yourself 5. Thy Art Is Murder - Godlike 6. Signs Of The Swarm - Amongst The Low & Empty 7. Judiciary - Flesh & Blood 8. Kruelty - Untopia 9. Entheos - Time Will Take Us All 10. Ringworm - Seeing Through Fire Honorable Mentions. -The Acacia Strain - Step Into The Light -Unearth - The Wretched; The Ruinous -Harms Way - Common Suffering -Jesus Piece - …So Unknown -Cold As Life - Declination Of Independence -Worm Shepherd - The Sleeping Sun -Carnifex - Necromanteum -Suicide Silence - Remember... You Must Die

Ep. 96 - Maul. In this episode I talk with Garrett Alvarado (Vocals). Maul is a death metal band formed out of Fargo ND and just released their newest EP “Desecration and Enchantment” on November 17th through 20 Buck Spin Records. I spoke to Garrett on this podcast before back in 2021 and since then Maul has achieved lots of praise and recognition. We talk about their journey since we last spoke, constant touring, and their newest EP. I am definitely looking forward to their new album coming out soon. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahééhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://maul701.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/MAULND https://www.instagram.com/mauldeath https://twitter.com/MAUL701 https://www.youtube.com/c/MAULND https://www.20buckspin.com https://listen.20buckspin.com https://www.facebook.com/20buckspin https://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel https://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel

Ep. 95 - Mouth For War. In this episode I talk with Trae Roberts (Vocalist). Mouth For War is a metalcore/hardcore band formed out of Colorado Springs CO. Mouth For War just released their newest album “Bleed Yourself” on October 27th through MNRK Heavy. Mouth For War is fairly new, formed in 2019, but sound like seasoned veterans. If you like early 2000's hardcore/metalcore bands like Chimaira, Hatebreed, God Forbid you'll dig Mouth For War. We talk about how Mouth For War formed, band influences, the newest album, live shows and touring life. I hope everyone checks out their newest album, its one of the heaviest albums of 2023. Follow and support Mouth For War by checking out the links below. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://www.facebook.com/mouthforwarco https://www.instagram.com/mouthforwarco https://twitter.com/mouthforwarco https://www.mnrkheavy.com https://www.facebook.com/MNRKHeavy https://www.instagram.com/MNRK_heavy https://www.twitter.com/MNRKHeavy

Ep. 94 - Wayfarer. In this episode I talk with Shane McCarthy (Guitar/Vocals). Wayfarer is an American black metal band formed in 2011 out of Denver CO. Wayfarer are often cited as the pre-eminent purveyors of Black Metal Of The American West. Wayfarer will release their fifth album “American Gothic” on October 27th through Profound Lore Records. With their latest album they continue to push the boundaries by incorporating black metal, gothic country, and americana to carve out their own genre of Western American Metal. I've been a supporter of Wayfarer since their first album and have been amazed by their progression. Their previous album “A Romance With Violence” is still one of the most accomplished albums ever to be released. We talk about Shane's background, Wayfarer's history/progression, the new album including films & music that inspired ‘American Gothic'. I hope everyone checks out their newest album. Follow and support Wayfarer by checking out the links below. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: >http://www.facebook.com/wayfarercolorado >https://www.instagram.com/wayfarercolorado/ >https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HcBIH7pVbrRRwHnEqxpka >https://profoundlorerecords.merchtable.com/search?q=Wayfarer >https://wayfarercolorado.bandcamp.com/album/american-gothic >https://youtu.be/tYX_Xe58ijE >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72eO9CTNBOA

Ep. 93 - Nervosa. In this episode I talk with Helena Kotina (Guitarist). Nervosa is a thrash metal band originally formed in 2010 out of Sao Paulo Brazil. The band is currently based out Greece and features Helena Kotina who joined Nervosa in 2022. Nervosa just released their fifth album “Jailbreak” on September 29th via Napalm Records. In addition to Helena's contributions, this album features Prika Amaral on vocals for the first time. We talk about Helena's background, joining Nervosa, and making the new album “Jailbreak”. I hope everyone checks out their newest album, follow the links below. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://www.nervosaofficial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nervosathrash/ https://www.facebook.com/nervosa https://twitter.com/nervosathrash https://www.tiktok.com/@nervosaofficial https://label.napalmrecords.com/nervosa

Ep 92 - Incantation. In this episode I talk with John McEntee (Guitarist/Vocalist). Incantation is a legendary death metal band who just released their thirteenth album “Unholy Deification” on August 25th via Relapse Records. I've been a fan of Incantation ever since I discovered their 2004 album “Decimate Christendom” so I was very honored to talk with John. We talk about Incantation's longevity, touring, and the newest album. Again I was very excited to talk to one of my favorite bands and I hope everyone checks out their newest album, follow the links below. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://incantation666.bandcamp.com https://www.incantation.com https://www.facebook.com/IncantationOfficial https://www.instagram.com/incantation_official https://incantation666.bandcamp.com https://www.relapse.com https://www.instagram.com/relapserecords https://www.facebook.com/RelapseRecords https://www.twitter.com/RelapseRecords

Ep. 91 - Godthrymm. In this episode I talk with Hamish Glencross (guitar/vocals) of Godthrymm. Godthyrmm is a UK doom metal band who just released their 2nd album "Distortions" on August 18th. If you are a fan of UK doom metal bands like Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, or Solstice you will definitely dig Godthrymm. We talk about Hamish's previous bands (one of my favorites Vallenfyre), forming Godthrymm, and the new album. Be sure to check out the new Godthrymm album, its one of my favorites of 2023. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: -http://www.godthrymm.com -http://www.facebook.com/godthrymm/ -http://www.instagram.com/godthrymm/ -http://www.profoundlorerecords.com -http://www.facebook.com/profoundlorerecords -http://www.twitter.com/profound_lore -http://www.instagram.com/profoundlorerecords -http://www.profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com -https://open.spotify.com/album/2tIn4JVRC1aQ2ZbRkX7aw2?si=8OXie3ReQ6ug6594-xvVPA

Ep 90 - The Zenith Passage. In this episode I talk with Derek Rydquist (Vocalist). The Zenith Passage is a technical death metal band out to Los Angeles CA and just released their 2nd album ‘Datalysium' on July 21st on Metal Blade Records. I recently saw The Zenith Passage when they played with Enterprise Earth and Fallujah last week in Albuquerque NM. I really enjoy their newest album ‘Datalysium' with its tech death with futuristic atmosphere. It really is a one of kind album not like any I heard this year. We talk about Derek's background, joining The Zenith Passage, the new album, and sci-fi influences. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: http://www.instagram.com/thezenithpassage  http://www.twitter.com/ZenithPassage  http://www.facebook.com/TheZenithPassage  http://www.youtube.com/user/TheZenithPassage  http://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/the-zenith-passage  http://www.thezenithpassage.bigcartel.comm  http://www.metalblade.com  http://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords  http://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords  http://www.twitter.com/MetalBlade

Ep 89 - Mental Cruelty. In this episode I talk with Lukas Nicolai (Vocalist). Mental Cruelty is a blackened death core band based out of Germany. Mental Cruelty released their 4th full-length album ‘Zwielicht' on June 23th on Century Media. Take it from me, Zwielicht is one of the best albums of 2023. It pushes the boundaries of extreme music and seamlessly blends different styles of metal. I was a big fan of their previous album ‘A Hill To Die Upon' released in 2021. Since then they recruited Lukas on vocals and moved to Century Media Records. We talk about Lukas' background as a vocalist, how he joined Mental Cruelty, the new album, and bands he recommends. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_cruelty/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iE1NqruxoSxTvOpTCLkE9 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentalcrueltyofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalcrueltyofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MentalCruelty/ Website: https://www.mentalcrueltyofficial.com/ Century Media: https://centurymedia.store/dept/mental-cruelty?cp=102832_103046_111343

Ep 88 - Creeping Death. In this episode I talk with Trey Pemberton, (guitarist). Creeping Death is based out of Dallas TX and play death metal fused with hardcore & thrash. Creeping Death will release their 2nd full-length album, Boundless Domain, on June 16th via MNRK Heavy. I have been a fan of Creeping Death for a few years now, mainly because they are named after my favorite Metallica song. I have seen them live a few times and met them when they played in Flagstaff AZ in 2021. I appreciate Trey for taking time to talk with me about Creeping Death's newest album and upcoming tour. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: http://www.creepingdeath.net http://www.facebook.com/creepingdeathtx http://twitter.com/creepingdeathtx http://www.instagram.com/creepingdeathtx http://www.mnrkheavy.com http://www.facebook.com/MNRKHeavy http://www.twitter.com/MNRKHeavy http://www.instagram.com/MNRK_heavy

Ep 87 - Ugly. In this episode I spoke with members of the band UGLY - Brandon, Krysta, Chris, and Ben. Ugly is a doom/sludge/noise band out of Prescott, AZ who just released their newest album “Autograph” via Satanik Royalty Records on May 5th 2023. I listened to the album and my impression of Ugly is abrasive, loud, and unsettling that challenges listeners such as bands like Dystopia, Indian, Swans, Tool. I hope everyone checks out their album “Autograph”. We talk about the formation of Ugly, Prescott AZ scene, their new album, and getting on Satanik Royalty Records. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: http://uglysludge.bandcamp.com http://www.facebook.com/uglysludge http://www.instagram.com/uglysludge http://www.satanikroyaltyrecords.com http://www.facebook.com/satanikroyaltyrecords http://www.twitter.com/recordssatanik http://www.instagram.com/satanikroyaltyrecords

Ep. 86 - Rei-Gurren. In this episode I talk with the members of Rei-Gurren (Rae, Rueben, Bryant). Rei-Gurren is a punk band from Window Rock/St. Michaels here on the Navajo Nation. They play a style of punk they refer to as “Anime-Core / Otaku Punk”. They formed in 2012 with Rae and Rueben being the core members. I met up with the band last week at their practice space and had a good conversation. We talked about the band's formation, being punk in a metal dominant scene, personal struggles, and how the band balances their personal lives. I appreciate the members for being very open about some of their personal struggles. This is one of the most personal and open conversation I've had with a band. — Be sure to check out Rei-Gurren this month at The Juggernaut in Gallup NM on May 23rd when they support D.R.I. Also on May 26th when they support FEA. And on May 30th when they support Doyle. Get tickets online, at the door, or by reaching out to the band. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: -https://www.facebook.com/ReiGurren/ -https://www.instagram.com/reigurren/ -https://www.youtube.com/@reigurren8415 -https://ghmusic6.bandcamp.com/album/rei-gurren-2 -https://www.jugglife.com/concert-tickets -Reigurrenmusic@gmail.com

Ep. 85 - Nightmarer. In this episode I talk to Simon Hawemann, guitarist of Nightmarer. Nightmarer formed in 2014 and play a dissonant style of extreme metal. If you're a fan of Gorguts, Meshuggah, or Ulcerate you will dig Nightmarer. Nightmarer will be releasing their new album “Deformity Adrift” on May 5th on Total Dissonance Worship Records. Simon is currently based out of Portland, OR and runs the record label Total Dissonance Worship. We talk about his record label, the new album, and sought after records. If you are a metal vinyl collector, definitely follow Simon on instagram @Simonxsludge. Nightmarer band photo by Peter Voigtmann. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: http://www.nightmarer.com http://www.instagram.com/nightmarercult http://www.facebook.com/nightmarercult http://www.instagram.com/totaldissonanceworship http://www.totaldissonanceworship.com https://www.instagram.com/simonxsludge/

Ep. 84 - Guardians. In this episode I talk with 2 members of the band Guardians - Gabe (guitarist) and Native Dave (bassist). Guardians are from the Tohono O'odham tribe out at Sells, AZ which is in the southern part of Arizona. Guardians formed in 2014 and have been building a reputation as Tohono O'odham's heaviest and fastest Rez Metal band. I recently saw them play live on April 8th at El Morro Theater in Gallup, NM at the Wicked Show. We talk about the formation of Guardians, Tohono O'odham metal scene, playing live shows, and their upcoming projects. Songs by Guardians "Legacy", "Carniverous Cadavers", "Transient Tranquility". I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://www.facebook.com/GuardiansAZ; https://www.instagram.com/guardiansaz/; https://on.soundcloud.com/yZwrC; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDWDtJi7rmKuOGY8b-QXULg; https://www.youtube.com/@nativedavesmetalchannel5760

Ep. 83 - Greg Wilkinson (Deathgrave). In this episode I talk to Deathgrave founder and guitarist Greg Wilkinson. Deathgrave formed in 2013 and currently based out of San Jose, CA. The band incorporate elements of punk, grindcore, and death metal to create a unique, multidimensional sound. The 1st album 'So Real Its Now' was released in 2018 and takes you on a frightful mind trip. Deathgrave will release their 2nd album 'It's Only Midnight' on April 14th via Tankcrimes. We talk about the formation of Deathgrave, the upcoming album, joining Autopsy, and the upcoming tour with Necrot & Mortiferum. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: http://deathgrave.bandcamp.com;
http://www.instagram.com/deathgrave408; http://www.tankcrimes.com;
http://www.facebook.com/tankcrimes;
http://twitter.com/tankcrimes;
http://www.instagram.com/tankcrimes; https://www.earsplitcompound.com/necrot-announces-us-headlining-dates-this-may-band-to-record-new-full-length/.

Ep. 82 - Matt Eiseman (Tithe). In this episode I talk with Tithe's guitarist/vocalist Matt Eiseman. Tithe is based out of Portland, OR and play an intense style of blackened death/grind. Tithe just released a new album ‘Inverse Rapture' back on February 17, 2023 through Profound Lore Records. I am big fan of Profound Lore Records, everything PR puts out is always exceptionally good. We talk about Matt's background, formation of Tithe, and lyrical themes on the new album ‘Inverse Rapture'. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://www.facebook.com/tithepdx https://www.instagram.com/tithe.pdx https://tithepdx.bandcamp.com https://profoundlorerecords.com https://www.profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/profoundlorerecords https://twitter.com/profound_lore https://www.facebook.com/profoundlorerecords

Ep. 81 - Jaakko Mäntymaa (Marianas Rest). In this episode I talk with Marianas Rest vocalist Jaakko Mäntymaa. Marianas Rest are from Kotka, Finland and formed in 2013. They play a melancholic style of death/doom metal. If you heard of bands like Swallow The Sun, Insomnium, or Omnium Gatherum you'll definitely dig Marianas Rest. Marianas Rest just released a new album entitled “Auer” via Napalm Records on March 24th. This is a great album and I highly recommend it if you like somber, melancholic doom metal. We talk about the formation of the band, their new album, and a bunch of Finnish bands Jaakko recommends. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: http://marianasrest.com/ https://label.napalmrecords.com/marianas-rest https://www.facebook.com/marianasrestofficial https://www.instagram.com/marianasrestofficial/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k4zMzhcTcF2wQcbOMVZxD https://music.apple.com/artist/marianas-rest/912710312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcCG_mNj82WjjExpiJEwVA https://marianasrest.bandcamp.com/album/auer

Ep. 80 - Stewart Billie, Unity Billie, Lestat Billie. In this episode I talk with the members of Narbona. Narbona is a Navajo death metal band from Nahodishgish NM (near Crownpoint). Narbona formed as a trio of father and sons in August 2022. They play death metal style influenced by Slayer, Hypocrisy, Death, Deicide, and Morbid Angel. I met up with the band at Starbucks in Gallup NM so excuse the background noise. We talk about the formation of Narbona, playing live shows, and the band's family dynamic. Check out Narbona's website and follow them on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming live appearances. Songs after the interview by Narbona “Warrior's Last Stand” & “Dark Wind”. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: -https://narbonaband.com/ -https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086469140717 -https://www.instagram.com/narbona.band_official/ -https://narbona.bandcamp.com/ -https://linktr.ee/narbona -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKntmmqcAn0 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWsCHqA2-GQ

Ep. 79 - Tanner Anderson, Carl Skildum, and Matthew Kirkwold. In this episode I talk with the 3 members of Majesties from Minnesota, The members of Majesties are also in some other awesome bands. Tanner is in the black metal band Obsequiae. Carl and Matt are both in the black metal band Inexorum and the thrash band Antiverse. Majesties just released their album "Vast Reaches Unclaimed" on March 3rd via 20 Buck Spin. Majesties play a style of melodic death metal reminiscent of the early 1990's Gothenburg Sweden movement. I like to think of it as the album In Flames never wrote after ‘The Jester Race'. This album is definitely a tribute to the early 1990's Gothenburg melodic death metal movement. We talk about the formation of Majesties, how they bonded over melodic death metal, and the new album. I really enjoyed their new album and was honored to talk with the band who just released one of the best albums of 2023. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band Links: https://www.instagram.com/majesties_melodicdeath https://www.20buckspin.com https://listen.20buckspin.com https://www.facebook.com/20buckspin https://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel https://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel

Ep. 78 - Dominik Goncalves dos Reis (Downfall of Gaia). In this episode I talk to Dominik, vocalist/guitarist of the German black metal band Downfall of Gaia. If you are not familiar with Downfall of Gaia, they play a unique style of atmospheric black metal by incorporating hardcore, crust, and sludge. They will release a new album on March 17th - ‘Silhouettes of Disgust'. Downfall of Gaia have been one of my favorite bands since I discovered them in 2012 so I jumped at the chance to talk with the band. I hope you enjoy this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: http://www.downfallofgaia.com http://www.facebook.com/DownfallofGai http://www.instagram.com/downfallofgaia http://www.metalblade.com http://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords http://twitter.com/MetalBlade http://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

Ep. 77 - Justin Ennis (Ulthar). In this episode I talk with Justin Ennis drummer of the black/death metal band Ulthar. Ulthar is out of Oakland, CA and just released 2 new albums on Feb 17th ‘Anthronomicon' and ‘Heliomonicon'. Be sure to check out their new albums on all streaming platforms (links below). We talk about how Justin got into playing black metal, previous bands, and how he formed Ulthar. Again, everyone should check out Ulthar's new albums by streaming or purchasing physical copies on 20 Buck Spin's website. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Band links: http://www.facebook.com/Ulthar http://www.instagram.com/ulthar_oakland http://ulthar666.bandcamp.com http://www.20buckspin.com http://www.facebook.com/20buckspin http://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel http://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel http://listen.20buckspin.com

Top 10 Albums of 2022 ------------------------------- Spotify playlist (full album list) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/154E8H1iC3mZ2LI7TxLCfG?si=830b3145c779408b -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaiPJMuSQYA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10. ----------- 10. Queensryche 'Digital Noise Alliance' 9. I Am 'Eternal Steel' 8. The Halo Effect 'Days Of The Lost' 7. Vital Spirit 'Still As The Night, Cold As The Wind' 6. Wake 'Thought Form Descent' 5. Kardashev 'Liminal Rite' 4. Tzompantli 'Tlazcaltiliztli' 3. Blackbraid 'Blackbraid I' 2. Sumerlands 'Dreamkiller' 1. Hangman's Chair 'A Loner'

2022 Favorite Death Metal Albums. ----------------------------------------------- Spotify Extended Playlist -- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lLh9ofriM9K9JKaGha1M4?si=eb54eab35cad49f9 --------------------------------- Top 20. --------- 1. Tzompantli 'Tlazcaltiliztli' 2. Wake 'Thought Form Descent' 3. Artificial Brain 'Artificial Brain' 4. Phobophilic 'Enveloping Absurdity' 5. Maul 'Seraphic Punishment' 6. Languish 'Feeding The Flames Of Annihilation' 7. Chaotian 'Effigies Of Obsolescence' 8. Hath 'All That Was Promised' 9. Ripped To Shreds '劇變 (Jubian)' 10. Molder 'Engrossed In Decay' 11. Venom Prison 'Erebos' 12. Bloodbath 'Survival Of The Sickest' 13. Tribal Gaze 'The Nine Choirs' 14. Temple Of Void 'Summoning The Slayer' 15. Mortuous 'Upon Desolation' 16. Haunter 'Discarnate Ails' 17. Jungle Rot 'A Call To Arms' 18. Immolation 'Acts Of God' 19. Writhing Shadows 'Writhing Shadows' 20. Obscene '...From Dead Horizon To Dead Horizon'

2022 Favorite Black Metal Albums. ----------------------------------------------- Spotify Extended Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FNbxYZk6BiP26W9dLl0dk?si=5691e9745d964a54 --------------------------------- Top 10. --------- 1. Blackbraid 'Blackbraid I' 2. Vital Spirit 'Still As The Night, Cold As The Wind' 3. Celeste 'Assassine(s)' 4. Nechochwen 'Kanawha Black' 5. White Ward 'False Light' 6. Mortal Thrall 'A Path To Fire' 7. Devil Master 'Ecstasies Of Never Ending Night' 8. Sisyphean 'Colours Of Faith' 9. Pure Wrath Hymn To The Woeful Hearts' 10. Gaerea 'Mirage' ---------------------------- Honorable Mentions: -Moribund Dawn 'Dark Mysteries Of Time & Eternity' -Liminal Shroud 'All Virtues Ablaze' -Tómarúm 'Ash In Realms Of Stone Icons' -Luminal Vault 'Animate The Emptiness' -Isataii 'Invoking In Darkness'

Playlist on Spotify -- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57uqLydEC42VqKdRtUjiC1?si=bf5211cc1718485c Honorable Mentions. -Shadow Of Intent 'Elegy'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1YwAkYsGTgNMWaayCgxjsb?si=QO0GnIDASUenq-6cPuKY1g -Chelsea Grin 'Suffer In Hell'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6TGkIEWY6aUyVpqrfdbv6h?si=saJkmNR2TCu4A92uoxLvPg ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP 10 ALBUMS. 10. Motionless In White "Scoring The End Of The World'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0DoVnWjNFYoUfq7qe36jxh?si=7ONfp0kLQMS46OCRa5Ce0Q 9. Miss May I 'Curse Of Existence'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7GiQ5guVJwb7hScDnhfsAW?si=cY_HHLf4RWynjnUp1mpjvA 8. Lamb Of God 'Omens'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6GCmzQESAIPAXbPsIMic3x?si=Zh0EIIt2RJ2r-TblwMNwCg 7. Descent 'Order Of Chaos'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ppCKIECQxyifdngAChqcr?si=EfZ3igH7QpmO_xtV2xJihg 6. Fit For An Autopsy 'Oh What The Future Holds'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Ye3ONH5U76f9MqPg3zxcl?si=yw-NH9fjRKqr4E_LrSi6Tg 5. Bodysnatcher 'Bleed Abide'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4a6Nw1VtEDkrcFD7y487Xu?si=5WhWi2FGREGSNAyWza9F3g 4. Enterprise Earth 'The Chosen'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3sg6BD3m6SP6qH3HXER7PH?si=dg7z0MiHSWKQYRQ7C1VhiQ 3. Lorna Shore 'Pain Remains'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1WuqlDJb7Z2ipBhM6ww7QI?si=REKFcslhTbGsa4vSV3czKQ 2. Malevolence 'Malicious Intent'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/2UrIRTSZwemmXp0vDwBrlw?si=ssRTRk_sRxycQzYXOqmACA 1. I Am 'Eternal Steel'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4iIywr04MB9RN9bbRhtRpd?si=W1Zd17gASVubtZrHK_hmGw

2022 Favorite Speed/Thrash Albums. Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/080YdmWylb3vSBOAs4IVm6?si=afe554cc59e74030. Honorable mentions. -Soulfly 'Totem'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tWpDZxWUhFEqwIhHSy00i?si=r7x4RcCeTM6ZLEYrxnnxLg -Critical Defiance 'No Life Forms'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rx0dKjvrWMKpJVa3aRshG?si=8SGnhi_ZSnmIA8cfF11t-Q -Spirit World 'Deathwestern'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/2OLqIZlftkG4KRGqno7ScY?si=aZHyf6uZQtmwcXMaqaXk3g -Municipal Waste 'Electrified Brain'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5oiOILICZyEvy5WJdkVUjS?si=DTMKkaCQTjWGGlfKS0wa2g -Midnight 'Let There Be Witchery'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7ukoQopDlqj04IVUr4kR1w?si=3MWxaHeIQbaI7RDFoJA7JA TOP 10 2022 SPEED/THRASH ALBUMS. 10. Intent 'Exile'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3IDnUSIEkPuCdzlPsIDPNC?si=CIrB1VEqSRWsgsaBvQShfQ 9. Pursuit 'Scourge of Humanity. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5ijvfchIE1HZT3BuSpOOWn?si=JHECT4wkQCSUGUIgMKHvnA 8. Death Mantra 'Mantras of Death'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1sfCg8HtMyKrq1jnvfAvkQ?si=VB66aFSGRH6QXwsGuPK9bA 7. Kreator 'Hate Uber Alles'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/1uWrXYT7gBJ39hy4PLptnF?si=j055RLGjRFC58YGJUvMuVw 6. Sadistic Ritual 'The Enigma, Boundless'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0z2KswuejTvkUreztNFka3?si=Fy6omJmmTpSKzwWOC-XMhw 5. Daeva 'Through Sheer Will and Black Magic'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/39xLywq8gaDHfr8YQ9XUS3?si=ynOyH0V_TJOiDVJtuMY-_w 4. Destroyer 666 'Never Surrender'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/7LtkUMyikfiQ8PT89wFQ0B?si=wienaVOJSyaAh6cdBTQDqg 3. Sumerlands 'Dreamkiller'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/12Yv3UWaeM3DpJT1TEnbei?si=8unX1IPmTPy9V5PckOkXDQ 2. Destruction 'Diabolical'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/2isxVXQWcdXHHt2d7YOgXE?si=Lcssg_fNS3arL_Y2CLgJ2w 1. Autonesis 'Moon of Foul Magics'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/4mrrs4sJ5AMYU6Csepz8m2?si=c0AWxkWBSzCCC2YD-l6vAA

2022 Favorite Demos & EPs. Spotify playlist link —https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72ukvChbAdJxGAd4CCDRS3?si=WbB_FIvXQkala9SkVbLelQ. Honorable mention: -Necron 'Blue Demo'. Link: https://necronbc.bandcamp.com/album/blue-demo-2 -Path To War ‘Chaos Eternal'. Link: https://pathtowar.bandcamp.com/album/chaos-eternal -Paranoia Apparitions ‘Phantasmic Visions'. Link: https://paranoiaapparition.bandcamp.com/album/phantasmic-visions -Plague Years ‘All Will Suffer'. Link: https://plagueyears.bandcamp.com/album/all-will-suffer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 Favorite Demos & EPs: 10. Jesus Wept ‘Psychedelic Degeneracy'. Link: https://jesusfuckingwept.bandcamp.com/album/psychedelic-degeneracy 9. Irist ‘Gloria'. Link: https://iristband.bandcamp.com/album/gloria 8. Death Cave ‘II'. Link: https://deathcave.bandcamp.com/album/ii-ep 7. Isataii ‘Forever Cursed'. Link: https://isataii.bandcamp.com/album/forever-cursed-ep-2022 6. Choke ‘Desiphon'. Link: https://chokedeathmetalwi.bandcamp.com/album/desiphon 5. Faceripper ‘Bleeding Uncontrollably'. Link: https://faceripper.bandcamp.com/album/bleeding-uncontrollably 4. Hell Throne ‘Awaken'. Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3jzgBHXl3RyYgy5vQlsby5?si=e7Ybl2UcQgaQDxSGsnXXYw 3. Heart Museum ‘Relentless'. Link: https://heartmuseum.bandcamp.com/album/relentless 2. Worm ‘Bluenothing'. Link: https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/bluenothing 1. Fugitive ‘Maniac' . Link: https://fugitivetx.bandcamp.com/album/maniac

Ep. 76 - Wyatt "Kryos" Schirrick (Pursuit). In this episode I talk with Wyatt drummer of Pursuit. If you are not familiar, Pursuit is a thrash metal band out of Fargo, ND. Pursuit released their new album “Scourge Of Humanity” and can be streamed on all digital platforms (links below). Wyatt also plays drums for the black metal band Thrallfrost, check them out while you're at it. We talk about a lot of topics including the North Dakota scene, Metallica, Max Cavalera, and record collecting. It was a good time talking with Wyatt and hope to have him back again soon. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Pursuit links: https://pursuitfargo.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Pursuitfargo https://www.instagram.com/pursuitfargo/ https://twitter.com/Pursuitfargo https://open.spotify.com/album/5ijvfchIE1HZT3BuSpOOWn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK5KhIbB31c&t=120s — Thrallfrost links: https://thrallfrost.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Thrallfrost/ https://www.instagram.com/thrallfrost/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0w7aeJIUno4z9ilDGpUoV4

Ep. 75 - FaceRipper. In this episode I talk with Jeremy (guitarist) and Asher (vocalist) of the death metal band FaceRipper. The members are all from Albuquerque, NM and formed in 2021. They play a reinvigorated style of old school death metal similar to Obituary, Bolt Thrower, Gatecreeper, and Frozen Soul. They released an EP entitled 'Bleeding Uncontrollably' back in July 2022 and can be streamed on all digital platforms. Be sure to follow the band on social media and check them out live in your area. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: -https://www.instagram.com/faceripper_official/ -https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/FaceRipper/3540510442 -https://open.spotify.com/album/11FgClNSwiuKoyYIYQeZZ0?si=mDgUcbDUR0aKY0C_XghITg -https://faceripper.bandcamp.com/album/bleeding-uncontrollably -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lwnIKYgFHnwHy3tOzuvEEdrIS9zwYpB5Q -https://music.apple.com/us/album/bleeding-uncontrollably-ep/1635898793

Ep. 74 - Sammy Pierre Duet (Goatwhore). In this episode I talk with Goatwhore guitarist Sammy Duet. Goatwhore recently released their 8th studio album 'Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven' on Oct. 7th. Be sure to check out their new album. I have been a Goatwhore fan since 'A Haunting Curse' album and felt fortunate to talk with Sammy. We talk about their recent tours, new album, and horror movies. From the Goatwhore Earsplit bio "Storming into their twenty-fifth year as purveyors of the most ruthless extreme metal, GOATWHORE returns with their long-awaited new full-length, Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven, set for release on October 7th via Metal Blade Records! Unquestionably their strongest, most accomplished album to date in sound, concept, and execution, Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven emits forty-seven desolating minutes of the band's trademark fusion of death, black, thrash, and classic metal. Delivered with breathless intensity and an unapologetic bloodlust, the twelve-track offering stands among the most thrilling records to come out of 2022. “I would describe this record as being very raw, but clarity is shaped within the chaos,” reflects vocalist Louis Ben Falgoust II. “'It's a journey of everything we've done and some new approaches as we advance forward. When we write, we mainly focus on the music and what we enjoy about playing it. We don't write just to appease others. We want to enjoy playing it in a live setting as well, especially night after night on the road'” I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Goatwhore band links: http://www.facebook.com/thegoat666 http://www.twitter.com/Goatwhore_NOLA http://www.instagram.com/goatwhorenola http://www.metalblade.com http://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords http://www.twitter.com/MetalBlade http://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

Ep. 73 - Jon Lambert (Noise Dosage Media). In this episode I talk with Jon Lambert of Noise Dosage Media. Jon is multi-talented and produces his own films, podcast and fanzine. Most recently he released his documentary entitled "Between Exultation And Aggression (An Extreme/Death Metal Documentary Film)". We talk about his documentary, podcasting, and our passion for extreme music. Check out his documentary in the link below. This documentary features interviews from Barney Greenway (Napalm Death), Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault/S.O.D/Anthrax), Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation), John McEntee (Incantation), Chase Mason (Gatecreeper), Tony Foresta and Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste), Trevor Peres (Obituary), Chad Green (Frozen Soul), Athenar (Midnight) among others. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Noise Dosage Media links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-4gt-sgrU (link to film) https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/ https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/podcast-1 https://open.spotify.com/show/0QerwPQNqJ0aZPfsuErRL6 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/noise-dosage-media-between-exultation-and-aggression/id1509974384 https://www.instagram.com/noisedosagemedia/

Ep. 72 - Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm, Ex Deo, Invictus). In this episode I talk with Maurizio most known for his vocals in Kataklysm. Maurizio will be releasing his solo album Invictus ‘Unstoppable' through MNRK on October 21. We talk about the recent Kataklysm tour, forming Invictus, and lyrics/themes of the new solo album. From the Maurzio's Earsplit bio “The sound of INVICTUS resonates deeply with all those who forged themselves in the fire of life's obstacles. Conceived as an unflinching examination of fury and determination, INVICTUS explores the depths of struggle, frustration, and perseverance that shaped Iacono into the man he is today.
 Comments Iacono, “The first single ‘Exiled' has a great start-to-finish that really touches a lot of elements this album represents. My whole career has been about overcoming obstacles and reaching the light while keeping true to myself. This is a project that, regardless of the outcome, needed to be done for my soul. I'm very honored to have had Chris Clancy, J-F Dagenais and Jeramie Kling by my side in this new endeavor. Unstoppable is the gateway to self-preservation and perseverance and I hope you all enjoy it!”. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: http://www.iaminvictus.net http://www.facebook.com/Maurizioiaconoofficial http://www.instagram.com/maurizioiacono.official http://www.mnrkheavy.com http://www.facebook.com/MNRKHeavy http://www.twitter.com/MNRKHeavy http://www.instagram.com/MNRK_heavy

Ep. 71 - Andrew Lee (Ripped To Shreds). In this episode I talk with Andrew Lee from the Bay Area death metal band Ripped To Shreds. Andrew will be releasing his 3rd album “劇變 (Jubian)” through Relapse Records on October 14. We talk about Andrew's background, stereotypes, and the new Ripped Too Shred's album. From the Ripped To Shred's Earsplit bio “‘This is the next level. We're making that jump', Andrew observes when considering what the new album, 劇變 (Jubian), will mean for Ripped to Shreds. Once a project operated out of his parents' basement, now a fully operational death metal unit, Andrew admits: “It does make me a little bit nervous when I think about how the album is gonna be received. But in terms of what I achieved with the album, I feel like I did a lot of things I've wanted to do for a while”. For one thing, with Jubian, all the recording was handled in Andrew's home studio by Andrew himself from October 2021 to January 2022. He's recorded plenty of times as a self-made extreme metal musician, but this time, he went all in. “Compared to the previous album Luan, Justin [Bean] recorded the drums at his friend's studio. So I'm not exactly sure what all kinds of mics he used. But here, in my home studio, I installed acoustic paneling on the ceiling, some bass traps. I got a whole bunch of new mics. I got new cymbals. I wanted it to sound good.” He adds that the new record is also “the first big thing” he's mixed entirely by himself. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: https://rippedtoshredsdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/album/jubian https://www.instagram.com/rippedtoshredsdeathmetal/ https://www.facebook.com/rippedtoshredsband https://store.relapse.com/b/ripped-to-shreds https://www.facebook.com/RelapseRecords https://twitter.com/RelapseRecords https://www.instagram.com/relapserecords/

Ep. 70 - Zack Hansen (Languish, North, Realize). In this episode I talk with Zack Hansen of the Tucson bands - Languish, North, Realize. Languish is a death/grind band and just released their 3rd album “Feeding The Flames Of Annihilation” through Prosthetic Records. From the bands Earsplit PR bio “We are beyond thrilled to unleash 'Feeding The Flames Of Annihilation' to the world. We spent two and a half years in development writing and refining this record throughout a global pandemic. Each song saw an unprecedented level of scrutiny and editing and we think it shows on the album from everything from the lyrics to the most minute drum part. Thank you to our label Prosthetic Records for being with us the whole way and supporting this album one-hundred percent. We hope everyone enjoys it.” "Feeding The Flames Of Annihilation" was self-produced at Homewrecker Studios in Tucson with bassist Ryan Bram engineering and mixing, before the album was handed to Brad Boatright at Audiosiege for mastering, the record completed with cover art by Matthew Mutterperl. We also talk about living in Tucson and their local metal scene. Zack also plays in the doom/sludge band North who have been on hiatus and the industrial metal band Realize. Everyone should check out his bands and support the Arizona metal scene. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Band links: https://languish.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/languishgrind https://www.facebook.com/languishaz https://www.prostheticrecords.com https://www.facebook.com/prostheticrecords https://twitter.com/ProstheticRcds https://www.instagram.com/prostheticrecords

Ep. 69 - Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome). In this episode I talk with Matt Harvey. I was very honored to talk with Matt since I have been a big fan of his music for some time now. He is currently on a US tour with Gruesome. Exhumed will be releasing their newest album "To The Dead" on October 21st through Relapse Records. Be sure to check out that album and see Exhumed on tour with Hulder this November and December. Links to the tours below. I hope you enjoy this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. -- Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI -- EXHUMED LINKS: Preorder: https://store.relapse.com/b/exhumed -- Bandcamp: https://exhumed.bandcamp.com/ -- FB: https://www.facebook.com/ExhumedOfficial/ -- IG: https://www.instagram.com/exhumed_official/ -- GRUESOME LINKS: Bandcamp: https://gruesomedeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ -- FB: https://www.facebook.com/gruesomedeathmetal -- IG: https://www.instagram.com/gruesomebandofficial/

Ep. 68 - Andrew Hileman (I AM). In this episode I talk with Andrew Hileman, vocalist of the band I AM. I AM are a death/thrash band out of Dallas, TX and just released their album ‘Eternal Steel' via MNRK Heavy on September 9, 2022. We talk about the band's progression, the making of ‘Eternal Steel', Texas bands, touring, and skateboards. Thanks again to Andrew and I AM for taking the time to talk with me. Support I AM by picking up the new album. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Website/preorder: https://mnrkheavy.com/collections/i-am — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtxmusic/ — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtxmusic — Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dQNPdkq99QGiUIMmRjqur — Bandcamp: https://iamtxmusic.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 67 - Dusty Hansen (Choke). In this episode I talk with Dusty Hansen, vocalist of the band Choke. Choke is a death/grind band out of Green Bay, Wisconsin and will release their debut EP ‘Deciphon' via Translation Loss Records on September 16, 2022. We talk about Dusty's background, forming Choke, recording the EP, and life in Wisconsin. Thanks to Dusty for reaching out to me and getting Choke on my radar. Be sure to support Choke on social media and check out their EP ‘Deciphon' on September 16th. I hope everyone enjoys this episode. Ahéhee' / Thank you. — Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI — Website/preorder: https://translationloss.com/products/desiphon — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chokedeathmetal/ — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chokedeath — Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lXjw1og7eWXBHOHTxHKhQ — Bandcamp: https://chokedeathmetalwi.bandcamp.com/album/desiphon

Ep. 66 - Eric Wagner (Gatecreeper). In this week's episode I talk with Eric Wagner, guitarist of Gatecreeper. We talk about how he first got involved with Gatecreeper, country music, and Gatecreeper's ongoing touring cycle. I've listened/read previous interviews with Eric and always wanted to hear more about his appreciation for country music, especially Chris LeDoux. We take a deep dive into country music and our appreciation for the genre. Be sure to support Gatecreeper on their upcoming tour with Hatebreed. They will be playing Albuquerque on November 10th, you know I'll be there. I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks / Ahéehee'. -- Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI -- Website: https://www.gatecreeper.com/ -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatecreeper/ & https://www.instagram.com/thedarkeztcowboy/ -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gatecreeper -- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eCB2pwtPnLywA4rxe4i4N -- Bandcamp: https://gatecreeper.bandcamp.com/ -- Link to Albuquerque tickets: https://elreylive.com/event/hatebreed-20-years-of-perseverance-tour-395002 -- Management: https://www.goldtheoryartists.com/artists/gatecreeper -- Booking: http://www.groundcontroltouring.com/artists/gatecreeper

Ep. 65 - Plague Years. In this episode I talk with Plague Years guitarist Eric Lauder. Plague Years are a death/thrash metal band out of Detroit, MI. They released an EP entitled "All Will Suffer" back on July 8, 2022. If you dig bands like Enforced, Creeping Death, and Power Trip then you will enjoy Plague Years style. We talk about the band's history, promoting the "Circle Of Darkness" LP, and the latest EP. I hope you enjoy this episode, thank you / Aheehee. -- Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI -- Website: https://mnrkheavy.com/collections/plague-years -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plagueyearsmi/ -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plagueyearsdet -- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ITy6snh6DsKoBXuf6uCOL -- Bandcamp: https://plagueyears.bandcamp.com/album/all-will-suffer

Ep. 64 - Silver Talon. In this episode I talk with the members of Silver Talon. If you are not familiar with Silver Talon, they are a progressive power metal band from Portland, OR. I was fortunate to speak with them at their recent live show in Gallup, NM on 7/9/22. Silver Talon formed in 2017 after the disbandment of Spellcaster. Spellcaster was a metal/hard rock entity whose members went on to form Unto Others and Silver Talon. FYI I still listen to Spellcaster's 2016 album "Night Hides The World" on regular rotation. Last year, Silver Talon released one of the best albums of 2021 entitled "Decadence & Decay". I hope everyone checks out Silver Talon and their associated bands. After the interview I play some live recorded songs from their Gallup, NM performance. Thank you and I hope you enjoy this episode. -- Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI -- Website: https://www.silver-talon.com/ -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silver.talon/ -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silvertalonband -- Bandcamp: https://silvertalon.bandcamp.com/ -- Silver Talon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xzmBFPxodSCBLlq5d8Cax -- Spellcaster Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OT5v8v9QVuRT4FMaEtuyM

Ep. 63 - Mutilated Tyrant. In this episode I talk with Mutilated Tyrant members - LarDel, Laurence, Mitch and Rory at their recent headlining show in Gallup NM on 7/8/22. We talk about the band's recent live shows, band's musical direction, recruiting newest guitarist Mitch, and upcoming shows including Inferno festival in Norway. Thanks again to the band for letting me record this interview. After we talk, I play some live songs from their Gallup show ('Ni'hodilhił', 'Under The Cold Dark Moon', 'The Infernal Legions'). Check them out live on 8/12/22 in Cameron, AZ. Be sure to support the band by sharing their music and following them on social media. You can stream their music on all digital platforms. I hope you enjoy this episode. -- Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutilatedtyrant_official/ -- Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/mutilatedtyrant_official/ -- Bandcamp: https://mutilatedtyrant.bandcamp.com/ -- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jm7Udt6f1JIAv8m0ZFo1T?si=yx5JMh1gToSz3eD50hqUvg&nd=1 -- Merch: https://mutilatedtyrant.bandcamp.com/merch -- Inferno Festival: https://www.infernofestival.net/no/Festival/News.aspx