The Brutally Delicious Podcast

Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite chats about the European summer festival circuit, his poetry performances, and life post My Dying Bride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Tatler of the legendary rock act, Diamond Head chetted with Ray Wheeler about the bean's longevity, when they really knew they were on to something,their career defining tunes, and their latest release, "Live And Electric.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our very own Dark Macek caught up with the always funny and unpredictable guys in Nanowar of Steel at this years Mad With Power Fest. Here is how the conversation went. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gus G of Firewind chats about the energy exchange between the band and the fans, his tenure with Ozzy, and their recent performance at Mad with Power Fest 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Angelripper of Sodom chats with Ray & Grant about wanting to live in a peaceful world again, his desire to return to Russia to play, his favorite beer, and their upcoming release, "The Arsonist." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Macek caught up with Oryad at the Mad With Power Fest 2025 in Madisonm Wisconsin and chatted about Tennesse Metal, their brand of Progressive Doom Opera, and of course, playing the festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Remedy chats about the underlying hope baked into their songs, cancel culture, and their new release, "In the Vanishing Echoes of Goodbye." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anders of Funeral chats about why so many great metal bands come from Scandanavia, the advantages of writing a full-length release as opposed to just singles, and their latest release, "Gospel of Bones." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spiders chat about pulling from different genres when writing, writing songs with the stage in mind, and thier latest release, "Sharp Objects." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tabreez Azad of Exterminatus chats about the bands writing process, the insane techicality of the music, the three things you should never borrow, and their latest release, "Echoes From a Disant Star Part I." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Fort of Leafblower chats with us about the evolution of the band's sound, writing songs that they will have to play for many years to come, and their new release, "Burn Cruise." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony West of Blacklist Union chats about his ayuhuasca experiences, the negativity of modern day pop, and the band's latest single, "Mississippi Moonhound." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this killer review of the new Near Death Experience release, "Breif is the Light" by Sarah Driscoll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conversation with Tracy Bonham - Darkness, Small Dicks & Divine Musical Science We took time this week to sit down with the Grammy nominated multi instrumentalist Tracy Bonham about her forthcoming album Sky Too Wide. Tracy jolted the rock & grunge scene of the mid 90s with her album “The Burdens Of Being Upright” before embarking on a career steeped in artistic freedom. Beautiful Pandemonium sums up this interview as much as it does Tracys latest album. Our uncharacteristically over prepared partner Grant logged into the interview 7 days early, whist stateside Tracy was debating the date of the interview too having noticed booking error. Embracing the chaos his scheduling clusterfuck had caused, as well as resetting our interviewers nerves and preparations, the conversation becomes a pongiant and introspective look at the emotions & influences that have driven this latest offering. She reflects on the influences & journey that have shaped her career, discussing her collaborations from music to comedy, tempestuous events driving darker writing, her thirst to create “classical punk rock”, plans to open her show dressed as her own 90s self and teaching children the “divine science” of music. Tracy's new album launches June 6th on digital & physical formats. Her album launch party, with support & collaboration from acclaimed comedien & musician Fred Armisen is at Joes Pub, Lafayette Street, New York, on June 10th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Scheider and Megan Orvold-Scheider of Casket Robbery chat about drawing their inspiration from cheesy horror films, the band's writing process, and their latest release, "Rituals of Death." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nastassja Giulia & Evan K of Enemy Inside chat about their writing process, being vulnerable in their music and their latest release, "Venom." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sofia Frasz of Exiled Hope chats about knowing when a song is complete, writing with film in mind, and her use of different styles of music in her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Bosson of Lunar chats about the band's technical prowess, concerns about fan taking the musical journey, and their latest release, "Tempora Mutantur." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this great review of the new Archers EP. "Temporary High." by Dark Macek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sneak into a haunted house to hunt for Marshmallow Ghosts and cast some spells to create a S'mores Marshmallow Ghost Tart. Stop by the Pumpkin Patch for some Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate while on the way to the Creepy Carnival to win a Zombie Candy Apple and Monster Fudge. This cookbook is packed with spooky, Halloween-y treats that are perfect for parties, scary movie nights, and for counting down to the most frightful holiday of the year! Turn your kitchen into a spooky, haunted coven with Ghost Food! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On The Crux, Redikin delivers a stunning musical evolution, showcasing their talent for crafting powerful songs that resonate with both heart and body. From the moment their grooves hit, listeners are drawn into the band's infectious energy and distinctive vibe. With The Crux, Redikin is poised to carve their name into the international rock scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot marks KING PARROT's first new output in five years. A hostile and abrasive slab of sensory destroying anthems, the record features ten thoroughly crafted blasts through the psyche of this crazed Aussie quintet. Recorded at Melbourne's Dangertone studios with engineer Luke Walton, it's the first full-length album since 2017's critically adored Ugly Produce offering and their first new music since 202's Holed Up In The Lair EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darragh “Outis” O'Connor of Horrenda chats about the use of Irish Mythology and History in their music, tailoring the live set to the crowd, and their unique way of holding a mirror up to Irish society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emerging from the shadows of Derby, UK, Abduction has rapidly ascended to the forefront of the British black metal scene since its inception in 2016. What began as a mysterious one-man project helmed by A|V has evolved into a formidable live force, now joined by members from other respected UK acts. Abduction's music is a ritualistic journey through existential dread and societal decay, blending raw intensity with haunting atmosphere. Their latest album, "Existentialismus," continues to push boundaries, offering immersive performances that mesmerize audiences at festivals like Damnation. For those seeking black metal that is both thought-provoking and uncompromising, Abduction stands as a beacon in the UK underground-unyielding, immersive, and utterly essential Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Vegem of Galgeberg chats about the Norweigian Black Metal scene, playing Inferno Fest, and the band's latest release, "Cerebrus." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake E of Cyrha chats about judging albums by their covers, depression and social anxiety, as well as their newest single, "Skin From Bones." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunrise in Jupiter are back with a bang-“Take Me Home” is here, and it's already turning heads! Praised by Earmilk for their high-energy sound built for massive stages and called a “2010s-infused indie rock anthem” by NOTION, this London-based modern rock force is quickly cementing their place among the most exciting new acts in the scene. Following the breakout success of “Satellite,” the band's latest single delivers an electrifying mix of soaring guitars, punchy rhythms, and raw, cinematic emotion. Described as the emotional breaking point of their Mission to Mars Vol. 1 project, “Take Me Home” is a desperate cry for reconnection, closing with a haunting ‘Mayday Transmission' that leaves listeners hanging on for more. With over 30,000 streams and a rapidly growing global fanbase, Sunrise in Jupiter are proving they're not just making music-they're building worlds. Don't miss your chance to experience the next big thing in modern rock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this great review of the new Fallujah release, "Xenotaph" by Dark Macek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by accomplished musicians Rene Hart and Alvester Garnett, Bonham's latest material draws from the romanticism of classical composers, merging lush harmonies and emotive melodies with her signature quirky songwriting. The result is a captivating blend of genres that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly original, proving that Bonham's music-old and new-remains as relevant and resonant as ever. Her dynamic stage presence and willingness to explore new musical intersections make each performance a celebration of her journey as an ever-evolving artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FROGG isn't just another technical metal band-they're a Stamford-born, riff-stuffed juggernaut channeling the spirit of Obscura, Arsis, and Born of Osiris, but with their own sphagnum-fresh twist. What began as a high school scrapple of Children of Bodom covers has implosively evolved, thanks to Sky Moon Clark's phrenologically precise guitar work and a line-up that's as preservable as it is potent. Forget over-processed deadness: FROGG brings a raw, live sound-no backing tracks, just pointiest musicianship and desirable originality. Ready to unnerve the NYC scene, their debut album “A Reptilian Dystopia” promises an intense, beggaring experience for dissenters of generic metal. If you're seeking the vanguard of modern heavy music, FROGG is your next relic-patelliform, authentic, and problematically unforgettable Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nige Rockett of Onslaught chats about the band's heavy legacy, staying relevant for more than 40 years, and the band's latest release, "Origins of Aggression." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Macek caught up with the guys in ShadowStrike for a sceond time while at Epic Fest in Denmark. Check out the conversation right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Lion Records presents Echoes of Eternal Night, the sophomore album from Minneapolis-based funeral doom duo An Tóramh, arriving on CD and digital formats on May 9.An Tóramh (Celtic for “The Viewing”) brings a hauntingly beautiful sound that captures the essence of despair and melancholy. Formed in early 2024, the band consists of vocalist John Suffering (Chalice of Suffering, Solemn Echoes, Forever Falling, Impermanent) and multi-instrumentalist Anthony Copertina Jr. (Goatwitch, Impermanent). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REVERYA is a mystical trio hailing from Tampa, Florida, whose sound drifts between the ethereal and thunderous. After the haunting debut EP Melinoe, they unveil their first full-length opus, Affliction In Bloom, set for CD release on October 24th, 2025. This album is no ordinary collection of songs—it's a conceptual garden where each track blossoms as a distinct flower, embodying the trials and tenderness of human suffering. With titles drawn from nature's poetry, each bloom holds symbolic weight, weaving an emotional tapestry meant to be experienced in full—start to finish, petal to petal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Majesty are back with a vengeance. With soaring melodic vocals & catchy hooks, a ferocious twin axe attack and a thunderous rhythm section to match, “Oceans Of Black” is a power metal voyage through fear, corruption, hope, strength, resilience and triumph. The new album of the Aussie veterans takes the listener far and wide, and yet stays firmly true to the classic power metal code. A fearless ride through darkness and despair – hope and strength are always just behind the corner for those who dare to reach for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drive Thru Metal" masters Mac Sabbath have quickly earned a cult following since forming in 2014 thanks to their surreal and hilarious take on the legendary songs of metal greats Black Sabbath. Dressed like a horror movie version of everyone's favorite cheeseburger-hawking clown, frontman Ronald Osbourne leads the band through fast food-themed versions of metal classics, and ticket buyers never fail to eat it up thanks to the band's witty humor and no-joke skills. The group is much more than just a Golden Arches-inspired stage show – they can seriously rock, matching the thunderous sound of Black Sabbath classics like "Paranoid", "Sweet Leaf", and "Iron Man" with their parodies "Pair-a-Buns", "Sweet Beef", and "Frying Pan". For audiences looking to sink their teeth into a deliciously demented take on metal, Mac Sabbath satisfies the craving with their wild performances and headbanging sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Efthimis Karadimas of Nightfall chats about mental health struggles, the Greek Metal Scene, and their newest releasem, "Children of Eve." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mathias Lillmåns of And Oceans chats about the albums inspiration ibased on Paulo Coelho's best-selling novel "The Alchemist," adding electronic elements to their sound, and their latest release, "The Regeneration Theory." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sylvain of Savage Lands chats about the how land developers are tearing down Costa Rica's rain forest, how he Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren decided they weren't going to sit around and rust in peace. In 2022, they started Savage Lands, the music industry's first artist-run environmental non-profit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tribunal "In Penitence and Ruin" Review by Dark MacekCheck out this great review of Tribunal "In Penitence and Ruin" by Dark Macek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10th, 2025: Following the success of their single, "Sauerstoff", Spanish industrial metal band, HASSWUT is proud to announce the arrival of their highly-anticipated, release also titled, Sauerstoff. The album, Sauerstoff represents the internal struggle against anxiety, depression, and emotional oppression. Its title refers to the sensation of lacking oxygen, that pain in the chest that paralyzes us and prevents us from moving forward. Through each song, HASSWUT explores different aspects of both personal and social struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meshuggah April 24th NYC show review by Dark Macek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait chats about the bands relentless touring schedule, working with Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch, and the band's latest release, " Greetings From Suffocate City." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Fore of Tetrarch chats about the hope inherrent in their song writing, playing in front of a live audience, their latest release, "The Ugly Side of Me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys in Bridges Ablaze chat about releasing acoustic versions of their songs, writing heavier music, and their upcoming video releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Corry of Fellowship sat down with Dark Macek to chat about playing Epic Fest, Exodus, and religious undertones of the band's lyrics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Echoes From A Distant Star Part 1, set for release on April 18, 2025, marks a bold continuation of EXTERMINATUS's journey into the realms of technical death metal with a cosmic twist. This album, meticulously crafted over years, delves deep into the themes of creation, the cyclical nature of existence, and the profound implications of a universe more holographic than previously imagined. Through a blend of ferocious riffs, complex drum patterns, and atmospheric storytelling, EXTERMINATUS not only explores the technical boundaries of their music but also crafts a narrative that challenges the listener's perception of time and reality. The album promises to be a significant milestone in their discography, offering an intense auditory experience that encapsulates the band's evolution and their philosophical inquiries into the cosmos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Was My Life: Nick Menza's Metal Memories with Megadeth and Beyond 116 minutes Feature length documentary film about the legendary former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza. Produced by Screaming Butterfly Entertainment in cooperation with Ellefson Films and the Menza Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.Rites of Fire 08:05 2. Thunderous Skies 08:12 3. Valley of the Dead 04:49 4. The Flood 07:48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sacramento-based active rock band Nerv has dropped their explosive new single, "CHAOS!", now available via SBG Records. Nerv's EP LOST, produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Escape the Fate), is slated for release on May 9, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices