Subway Rat Podcast

Luisifer talks to Jonathan Edwards, the vocalist behind Teethgrinder and F.O.E.S. During this episode, we discuss watching Beetljuice with the family, growing up in the UK before moving to Netherlands, mental struggles during the pandemic, the release of the new Teethgrinder album, being psyched on the upcoming European tour, kicking ass with new fulfilling jobs, and eating paella in Spain with lovely friends. “It’s always healthy to talk about mental issues. Especially if things are bothering you.”

Luisifer talks to Frank Godla, the company director and host of Metal Injection / Metalsucks, as well as the drummer behind Meek in Murder and many more. During this episode, we discuss and deep dive into the making of this favourite Meek is Murder records, how interviews have changed since the pandemic, cooking with Max Cavalera at home, proudly talking about the strong bond he had with his metalhead father and leaving New York in order to become a digital nomad. “I love exploring and travelling. I always think of touring like a sampler for travel.” Listen to it on Spotify, Itunes, or watch it on Youtube: linktr.ee/subwayratpodcast

Luisifer talks to Chris Colohan, the vocalist of Sect and an important pillar of Vegan Magic and Midnight Mass. During this episode, we discuss kick-ass vegan sushi, touring Japan with Earth Crisis while nerding-out, the challenges of living in isolation, creating album artwork, working at a video store in the 90’s, eating patatas bravas during his spanish honeymoon, his lovely dog Spike and the lyrical concept behind the upcoming 4th Sect album. “Goya is one of my favourite things in the fucking world.” Listen to it on Spotify, Itunes, or watch it on Youtube: linktr.ee/subwayratpodcast

Luisifer talks to Sean Beard, the completist behind the biggest Beavis and Butthead collection in the world. During this episode, we discuss how great it is working at The Cricket Gallery, having sweet conversations with Mike Judge, crying during Pumkinhead and South Park with every watch, how Sleepaway Camp is homoerotic for no reason, the criminally underrated American Head Charge and revamping juggalo power electronics by finally bringing back Waves Crashing Piano Chords. “I usually see dog crap on the ground and think of Rush.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes, or watch on Youtube: linktr.ee/subwayratpodcast

Luisifer talks to Gabi Edge, the vocalist of Appraise and one of the main driving forces behind Vida Cafe and Can’t Keep Us Down. During this episode, we discuss being a kick-ass vegan baker, touring South America in several occasions, making the best out of Can’t Keep Us Down, the secret behind making good coffee, possible new changes for Appraise in 2022 and why he didn’t enjoy Texas Chainsaw Massacre. “Drinking any kind of soda when you are half-asleep is the best thing ever.” Listen to it on Spotify, Itunes, or watch it on Youtube: linktr.ee/subwayratpodcast

Luisifer talks to Daniel Maganto, the guitarist of Eternal Storm, Sacthu, and Liquid Graveyard. During this episode, we list the most annoying Spanish metal bands, discuss buying a whopper for Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, living with 5 different kitties, working with Madness Live, and what makes Assück better than Insect Warfare. “I like the way I prepare curry but I’m not particularly good with the presentation. It looks like a Carcass record.“

Luisifer talks to Luuk Van Gestel, the bass player behind Netherland’s Rectal Smegma, one of the main pillars of Doomstar Booking and the co-owner of the delicious De Kneter. During this episode we discuss some of nu-metal’s hidden gems, the adventures of crafting beer, pulling off vocal duties during Netherlands Deathfest, touring with Hemdale and Eat The Turnbuckle, the beginning and end of Bloodshed Festival, and every single Arnold Schwarzenegger in existence. “I’d rather be home with my cat watching cartoons.”

Luisifer talks to Sal Lococo, the vocalist of New York’s Sworn Enemy. During this episode we discuss Danny’s Pizza, working with Robb Flynn on Gamechanger, being a video store clerk back in the day, the adventures of playing on the beach and touring with Madball, proudly watching Lorenzo grow on the big screen and how 2021 will see Sworn Enemy back on the road. “You know who was the greatest? Paul from Slipknot. He used to let us stay in his house even when he was on tour. Who does that?”

Luisifer talks to Chris Reese, the vocalist of Corrupt Moral Altar, Horsebastard, Utopia and Lake Baikal. During this episode we discuss all of his musical projects, the perks of sober living, our nu-metal aesthetic from back in the day, filling in on vocal duties for Napalm Death for a couple of gigs, the importance of sporting wolf shirts, house party fights, and Con Air. “Buckfast is like a bottle of drugs.”

Luisifer talks to Dwid Hellion, the vocalist and visual artist behind Integrity. During this episode, we discuss raising a family in Belgium, breaking bones while skateboarding, the challenges of the pandemic, burrito making skills, being pen pals with Pushead at the age of 13, the recent Splitsville / Nothing collaboration, working with Iggor Cavalera on Petbrick, the future of Psywarfare & Vermapyre, and the extraordinary process behind the mixed media creation of several his records. “‘Vocal Test’ are easy lyrics to remember. It’s a primal scream, getting out your aggression without having to use words.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes. Watch on Youtube: linktr.ee/subwayratpodcast

Luisifer talks to Mikko Männistö, the bassist extraidonaire behind Ravage Ritual and mastermind of True Lovers, his solo project. During this episode, we discuss living in Seinäjoki, the lack of touring during the pandemic, touring with Teething, the departure of Ravage Ritual’s vocalist, eating curry on pizza, and some of our favourite horror sagas. 
“Ive been quite an advocate for banana as a whole. I usually try it on everything: bread, pizza and many other places. I am all for the banana.” Listen to it on spotify, itunes. Watch on youtube.

Luisifer talks to Blake Harrison, the creepy soundscape instigator behind Pig Destroyer. During this deep dive, we ramble on about Blake’s slow-cooking cuban cuisine abilities, trying to get John Waters to buy him a beer, meeting Adam DeVine of Workaholics thanks to a Voivod show, working on twisting a new Perturbator track, his love for HP Lovecraft and David Cronenberg, and the process behind releasing the latest Pig Destroyer live album Pornographers of Sound. “Pig destroyer tries to be a marriage between film and music.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes. Watch on Youtube.

Luisifer talks to Mario Carrasco, the frontman of Svdestada, Khmer and countless other bands. During this extended chat with the very gifted illustrator and graphic designer, we talk about our favourite lead singers, the in-depth research that goes into his lyric writing, his great experience releasing Svdestada’s Azabache during the pandemic, touring Japan and the US with Khmer, and his love for David Lynch’s more nightmarish films. “I feel stuck in time. I need to start playing again.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes. Watch on Youtube.

Luisifer talks to Dave Hofer, the Chicago-based author of Perpetual Conversion. During this long form babble with the charismatic editor and writer, we talk about the urban legend of deep dish pizza, amateur archiving forgotten punk gemstones with DuPage County Hardcore, naming cats after dead rappers, touring with Brutal Truth, and the infamous live Vanilla Ice album. “Hosting an in-store signing for the Insane Clown Posse was probably my greatest professional achievement.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes. Watch on Youtube.

Luisifer talks to Mel Mongeon, the vocalist and visual artist behind Fuck The Facts (grindcore). During this episode we discuss potato chips, watching Night of the Living Dead for the first time, being weirded out by gun encounters on tour, enjoying all sorts of demons on film, getting frustrated trying to create album art, and how the pandemic sped up the recording and release of the latest Fuck The Facts record. “Having limited resources sometimes will force creativity. “

Luisifer talks to Petro Manel, the guitarist of Implore (grindcore) for a long one. During this friendly chat, we discuss getting into punk rock at an early age, being a chef in Germany, his passion for touring, why he prefers Pink Floyd to Black Sabbath, Implore’s past relationship with Century Media, and new lineup changes in the band. “My favourite kind of Oreo is the one covered in white chocolate. Nasty.” Listen on Spotify, Itunes. Watch on Youtube.

Luisifer talks to Leon Del Muerte, the guitarist behind Terrorizer LA, Murder Construct, Impaled, Lightbreaker and countless other bands. We discuss his passion for ramen, building his own studio at home, reading over 30 science fiction novels a year, how the pandemic has affected being a part of Exhumed and Kadavar in 2021 and shares funny awkward stories of his time in Intronaut, Nails, Phobia, Nausea, and D.I.S. “Normally my first work meeting is at 10:15 everyday, so I’m up at about 10:13.”

Luisifer talks to Antonio Sanchez, the guitarist behind Teething (grindcore). We discuss all of his favourite meals, the past and future of Teething, living as a family man while playing sick riffage, how the pandemic has affected his life, his most cherished tour stories, and the promising horror future of Ari Aster. “Stephen King tries to make the impossible possible.”

Luisifer talks to Shane Embury, the man behind Napalm Death, Brujería, Lock Up, Venomous Concept, Blood From The Soul, Tronos, Dark Sky Burial and countless other bands. We discuss all of his current musical projects, living as a dad during the pandemic, staying creative from the home studio, touring for the last time before COVID hit, collecting Godzilla toys, eating his favorite home cooked meals, the possibility of Scum action figure, getting a tear or two during Forrest Gump, and all of the releases we can expect in 2021. “Over time people have grown to like Fear Emptiness Despair, Diatribes or Inside the Torn Apart. A record is never dead.”

Luisifer talks to Bhotey Gore, the vocalist of Chepang (grindcore) and part of the team behind the Global Grindcore Alliance Virtual Festival. During this episode we discuss Gurkha Commando Blast Team’s love of biryani, working with Nerve Altar, being a vegan chef in Boston, recording the latest split with Yautja, the adventures of touring with Bandit, watching 24 hour horror movie marathons, and how 2021 will eventually be another productive year for Chepang. “When we’re touring with Chepang, we try to look for the best spicy food.”

Luisifer talks to John Cooke, a dude of many of faces. He handles guitar duties in Napalm Death, Venomous Concept, Corrupt Moral Altar and many more. During this episode we discuss discovering punk and hardcore, how he managed to save his Super Nintendo from a flood, the adventures of Napalm Death playing with Faith No More, Melvins and Slayer’s last tour, his involvement in the revival of Blood From The Soul, making a space rock with Venomous Concept and going industrial with Corrupt Moral Altar and how 2021 will see the release of his latest project entitled The Lair Of The White Worm. “The Hellraiser movies are still pretty scary.”

Luisifer talks to Joshua Michôl Bishop, the guitarist who supplies the French punk scene with Chiens (grindcore) and Ghettö (powerviolence). He also spends his days working as an audio engineer and dabbling with harsh electronics. During this episode we discuss eating cheese, HR Giger’s museum, getting high, touring the world, his determination on trying to keep VOID alive (his local DIY venue) and enjoying Cronenberg son’s latest film entitled Possessor. “I cooked some space cookies and my mom ate one.”

Luisifer talks to Rui and João, the guitar and bass duo in Portugal’s Bas Rotten (grindcore). During this episode we discuss being a touring band at the bottom of the map, their passion for keeping the scene relevant, where to pick up the finest dishes in their hometown, the release of their latest album entitled Surge and the wonders of S. Craig Zahler’s filmography. “Playing is a blast and being on tour is a blast but the whole process of getting there is a lot of grinding. No pun intended.”

Luisifer talks to JY, the master-mad scientist behind Microchip Terror (Electronic Synth). During this episode we discuss growing up in Singapore, how watching Braindead at an early age influenced his life, his passion for Tetsuo, playing shows in the US, the perks of creating music on your own, falling in love with cats and releasing a new Microchip Terror album in 2021. “I tried to go through that Netflix route but I don’t feel the same satisfaction.”

Luisifer talks to Cynthia Nishi, the vocalist behind Despise You (powerviolence) and Gasp (psychviolence). During this episode, we discuss living in LA during the pandemic, being a hairstylist, touring Europe and Japan with Despise You, the possibility of writing a future full length, finding a scene for the trip that is Gasp, eating filipino food with her best friend in Hawaii, ghost hunting in Las Vegas and forming Korra-Icide, the grindcore project she has with her boyfriend. “Speaking of meditation, let’s talk about Despise You.”

Luisifer talks to Elis Edin Markskog, the Swedish guitarist behind the hilarious Birdflesh (grindcore). During this long ass episode, they discuss the importance of cooking food for loved ones, playing with The Arson Project for over 10 years and why they took separate paths, booking his own festival, the journey making Curby (his first documentary) and the dangers of watching Swedish exploitation films with someone you just met. “We’re coming to get your ugly face on camera.”

Luisifer talks to Chus Maestro, the drummer behind Spain’s Hybrid (extreme metal) and countless other bands. During this episode, they discuss the importance of drowning pancakes with whipped cream, how cool it is to wear Aliens merchadinse, trekking mountains, their love for animals, and Chus’ journey recording and playing live with Der Doppelgänger, Another Kind of Death, One Last Word, Coilbox, and Justice Department. But more importantly, they dive into a movie battle fuelled with nostalgia and obscurity. “I still love the same things I loved as a child. I want to keep that flame alive.”

Luisifer talks to Wieger Jan Scheper, the drum machine behind Netherland’s Teethingrinder (grindcore). During this episode they discuss being a school teacher, sturggling to stay inspired creatively during the COVID pandemic, recording the 3rd Teethgrinder album, building a great relationship with Lifeforce, touring in Japan with Inhumate, maintaining a close friendship with Teething and the possibility of cancelling their upcoming bucket list nightliner tour. “Buy a fucking Nasum record.”

Luisifer talks to Matt Desiderio, the monster who supplies cult cinema weirdo's with their VHS needs through Horror B**bs. He also spends his days managing Forbidden Planet NYC and his nights screaming in Eat Lead (thrash punx) and hosting his podcast Home Video Holocaust. During this episode we discuss growing up transitioning from VHS to Blu Ray, the importance of having a weird movies available in Forbidden Planet, his passion of preserving SOV movies, producing the ground shaking Adjust Your Tracking documentary, and watching Frank Henenlotter and Mike Diana put Boiled Angels together. He also drops a big exclusive for 2021... Visual Vengeance: his line of Blu Ray's with killer packaging, killer artwork and killer amazing special features. "At some point you got to stop being just a fan and contribute to the culture".

Luisifer talks to Will Butler, the mastermind behind To Live A Lie Records and the vocalist of North Carolina's Tired of Everything. During this episode they analyse the wonders of cinnamon roll's, vegan doughnuts, discovering punk and hardcore, being straight edge, enjoying fingerless gloves while performing live, and the passion that goes behind running a one-man DIY label from your house. More notably, Will shares many fun and interesting stories about several of his releases, starting from 2005's Godstomper & Magrudergrind split, to the well-known Coke Bust & Despise You split, and all the up to the more recent goodies like Gasp's return and Chulo's discography.

Luisifer talks to Luc Favie, vocalist of Fubar, co-mastermind of Doomstar Bookings and one of the dude's behind Bloodshed Festival. During this episode they analyse the perfect blend of sweet and salty chocolate, how his dog Paco has taken over the Doomstar Bookings headquarters, his passion for Obituary, booking Magrudergrind's first European tour, touring Japan under the wing of Naru from Butcher ABC, witnessing broken bones during Trap Them show, his relationship with Weekend Nachos, the optimistic future of the COVID touring circuit, and some of his all time favourite films.

Luisifer talks to Petri Eskelinen, vocalist of Feastem (grindcore) and co-owner of Helsinki's The Other Records. During this episode they discuss discovering the early albums of Earache Records, how being a dad has affected his priorities, releasing the latest Napalm Death album, the demise of Famine Year after 10 years, touring Europe with Kill The Client, opening up his dream store with Jason of Misery Index, and some of the cooler films he's seen lately.

Luisifer talks to Gabbo Dubko, vocalist and bassist of Implore (grindcore) and ClearxCut (vegan straight edge hardcore). During this episode they discuss growing up in Buenos Aires, how his nu metal roots influenced his taste in music, his passion for his grandmothers food, touring multiple times with Acxdc, releasing the first 7" with Power It Up, thinking bigger picture with Pelagic Records, Century Media, making a happy living tattooing at Born To Loose Tattoo, and forming a heartfelt friendship with the current lineup of Implore.