The Brutally Delicious Podcast

Over a decade after their 2012 debut Mournful Cry of a Dying Sun, melodic doom/death metal band FALLING LEAVES return with their long-awaited sophomore full-length, The Silence That Binds Us, set for release on September 5, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, DROPOUT KINGS fuse the raw energy of nu‑metal and rap, a synergy Adam helped forge from the very beginning. Just weeks before his tragic passing on May 19, 2025 at age 32, Adam completed the finishing touches on what he considered the band's most personal and powerful album to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For more than three decades, AFI has been in a nearly constant state of reinvention. The band have made it a point to evolve with every album—sometimes dramatically so—never allowing themselves to become too comfortable in one genre or rest on any of their impressive career laurels. It's an approach that has grown their audience but also challenged it with a sonic identity that can shift in wild, unexpected directions. Now with their twelfth album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, AFI are once again at the start of a bold new chapter, only this time they've even managed to surprise themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan metalcore titans WE CAME AS ROMANS will release their new album, "All Is Beautiful... Because We're Doomed", on Friday, August 22 via Sharptone Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Graff of the experimental black/sludge metal act, Agenbite Misery chats about writing extreme metal about uthor James Joyce's Ulysses, the possibility of tackling other authors works like Hemmingway, Woolf and Faulkner as well as their forthcoming debut album "Remorse of Conscience." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hereafter is a powerhouse collective of longtime East Coast musicians who came together while the world found itself shut down during the 2020 pandemic. Consisting of former Blood Feast lead vocalist Chris Natalini, now of Execution Order, bassist Robert Bigler of Burned into Existence, drummer Mad T of Corners of Sanctuary and guitarist/producer Mick Michaels, also of Corners of Sanctuary, Hereafter has conjured up a mixture of Doom Groove Metal that delivers a style all their own Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sins of Infirmity released their new single "Sweet Temptation" on July 25, 2025, marking the debut of vocalist Belinda. Deeply rooted in goth rock and post-punk, the track evokes a dark and sensual vampire-themed atmosphere, enhanced by dramatic lyrics and evocative visuals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLAX's artistry extends beyond sound. Their striking visual identity embodies a “goth family” ethos, blending vampiric elegance with punk rebellion. This aesthetic depth amplifies their live shows, where haunting melodies collide with primal energy—a spectacle that has electrified stages at Masters of Rock (CZ), Rock Castle (SK), and festivals across Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Wilmott of Crüzer chats about creating extra-terrestrial thrash metal, the band's message of togetherness, the passing of Ozzy Osbourne, and their newest release, "Look to the Skies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leipzig's skate punk torchbearers Skeetch are back and swinging with a new single that hits you like the first drop into a halfpipe: “Sunny Side” is out now via Punkerton Records. Blending big-hearted energy with gritty hooks, the song is a rush of melodic, '90s-inspired punk rock that's both nostalgic and deeply personal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formed by brothers Nick and Akiva Shavrick, and joined by drummer Yoffi Storch, their 12-song debut album, Hope Found Me, will be released digitally August 5, 2025 and on CD through Deko Records September 19th. The album is produced by internationally acclaimed guitarist and former member of Guns N' Roses, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, who also contributed guest guitar solos on the album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out what our teammate Joel Wukotich has to say about the new Signs of the Swarm release, "To Rid Myself of the Truth." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out what Anezi Bueno has to say about the We Came As Romans tour stop at the Palladium in NYC on 7/24/25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sascha Gerstner of Helloween chats about writing songs for a band with three vocalists, the band's succesful 40 plus year career, and their newest release, "Giants and Monsters." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Braun Dabney of Crop opens up about the band's razor-sharp lyricism—where no feeling is off-limits and brutal honesty cuts through every track. In a conversation colored by grief and reverence, Dabney reflects on the recent passing of metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, a true influence whose shadow looms large over heavy music. But it's not all about looking back: Crop's eyes are firmly set on the future with the announcement of their hotly anticipated album, S.S.R.I., set to drop on August 22, 2025. Promising a thunderous wall of sound and deeply introspective lyrics, S.S.R.I. isn't just an album—it's a cathartic journey through pain, clarity, and survival, delivered with the band's signature blend of unflinching truth and explosivee energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Italian atmospheric black metal band Esox crafts a haunting soundscape where the shadows of depression and the chill of nihilism are never far from the surface. At the helm is mastermind Frederico, who leads us on a journey through the enduring influence of Ozzy Osbourne, the depths of their latest release "Watery Grave," and the turbulent creative waters behind their next concept album—a daring exploration of the salmon's lifecycle, set against an underwater world teeming with melancholy, existential dread, and otherworldly aquatic life. #blackmetal #ozzyforever #esox #heavymetal #brutallydelicious #podcast #interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Worth of Bask opens up about crafting lyrics that spark hope, several brushes with death, and and the band's newest release, "Long Lost Light." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noa Gruman of Scardust opens up about life in Israel and reveals how current events shape the band's music. She also shares her reflections on Ozzy's passing and discusses Scardust's latest release, “Souls.” #scardust #brutallydelicious #israel #souls #interview #podcast #ozzyforever #heavymetal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phenomenal references, reflection on insight by Italian Black Metal project Esox on the inspiration of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath #backtothebeginning #brutallydelicious #rock #rockmusician #positivity #respect #musician #collaboration #tour #acherontiastyx #viralshorts #viralvideo #journalism #toniiommi #ozzyosbourne #blackmetal #italy #italian #fish #pike #latin #pinkffloyd #thebeatles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflection, missing lunch and the impact of "those 3 notes" by Ray Worth of Bask on the inspiration of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath #backtothebeginning #brutallydelicious #rock #rockmusician #positivity #respect #musician #collaboration #reflection #influence #acherontiastyx #viralshorts #viralvideo #journalism #toniiommi #ozzyosbourne #bask #guitar #ironman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflection & influence" by Noa Gruman of Scardust on the inspiration of Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath #backtothebeginning #brutallydelicious #rock #rockmusician #positivity #respect #musician #collaboration #reflection #influence #scardust #viralshorts #viralvideo #viralreels #interview #journalism #toniiommi #ozzyosbourne #guitar #womeninrock #womeninmetal #inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addison Herron-Wheeler of Cronos Compulsion chats about the band's unorthodox spin on Death Metal, questioning societal contructs, and their newest release, "Lawgiver." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had an amazing chat with the one and only Glenn Hughes — Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, legendary bassist, powerhouse vocalist, and all-around icon. He opened up about his unforgettable journey with Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Black Country Communion, shared some heartfelt thoughts on Ozzy's “Back to the Beginning” farewell show, and gave us a sneak peek into his brand new solo album "CHOSEN", dropping September 5, 2025. You don't wanna miss this one. ****This interview concluded moments before the announcement of the passing of Ozzy Osbourne on 7/22/25. We wish to thank Glenn for the wonderful respect shown to former band mates while discussing his time with Black Sabbath, A true rarity in the music industry.******* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anezi Bueno caught up with The Happys during a recent NYC tour stop to talk road tales, run-ins with the law (courtesy of a little too much greenery), and their latest sonic adventure, Listen to The Happys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Trapdoor Spiders chat about the band's response to cultural imperialism and the barriers to entry into the music business, their contemporary blend of various types of music, and their newest release, "Connection to the Underworld." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anastasia Grace Haunt & Maxamillion Haunt chat about designing a haunted house based on their lyrical themes, their ideal live show setting, and their latest release, "New Addiction." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip Z'nuff on meeting Ozzy Ozbourne while in the recording studio, the band's 40 plus years in the business, and their latest release, "Xtra Cherries." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite chats about the band's multi-generational audience, the early years of MTV, and the band's newest release, "Wake Me Up When the Sun Goes Down." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pridian chat about being a metalcore band from Tartu, Estonia, living in close proximity to Russia, and thier new Century Media Records release, " "Venetian Dark." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Spann of Low Before the Breeze chats about exploring the darker, more personal aspects of human experience through music, their chaotic live show, and the band's latest release, "A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Pierce of Disciples of Verity names the non-metal artist he would love to collaborate with. thier upcoming release, "Nexus," and the themes of togetherness and moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold Slither storms onto the scene with a pulse-pounding chat about their explosive debut single, setting the stage for an album that shatters boundaries between reality and fiction. This isn't just a song release—it's a full-scale invasion, as the band channels the devious charisma of Cobra from the iconic 1980s G.I. JOE series. Their self-titled track is a masterclass in musical storytelling, fusing gritty rock energy with the dramatic flair of Saturday morning villains. With each riff and lyric, Cold Slither doesn't just pay homage—they resurrect the Cobra organization's larger-than-life presence, inviting listeners to lose themselves in a world where the line between hero and villain blurs, and escapism reigns supreme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Piccoli of Imminent Sonic Destructions chats about reacting to critics;good & bad, the death of all that was good in 80's hair metal, and their lastest release, "'Floodgate." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite chat about writing music for those who struggle, instrumental masturbation, and their newest release, "Cult of the Serpent Sun." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Famed Rock & Roll Manager Alan Niven chats about his first memoir, "Sound N' Fury: Rock N' Roll Stories," in which he shares stories of managing Rock and Roll royalty acts such as Guns N' Roses and Great White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Valletta of Moy'noq chats about the diference in American Black Metal and traditional Scandanavian Black Metal, the inherant exitensial dread in their lyrics, and the band's new split with Urocyon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Scott of The Word66 chats about the Christian heavy music scene, their message of hope for turbulent times, and their newest single, ""37 Miracles." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Stewart of Hollow Leg chats about the band's darker themes of chaos and destruction, learning how to navigate your way in perilous times, their DIY work ethic, and the newest release, "Dust and Echoes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex from Church of the Sea chats about the thriving Greek Metal scene, adding more of the DIY punk vibe to modern metal, and the bad's newest release, "Eva,' which tells as reconstructed story of Eve and The Garden of Eden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Macek sat down with the guys in The Dread Crew of Oddwood while at Mad With Power Fest 2025 and they discussed the pirate metal genre, classic video games, and how tariffs are affecting the music industry around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean Horror of Dark Flow chats about creating a fictional narrative in their songs that closly mirror the world we live in today, redefining the boundaries of musical performance and theatrical horror, and thier timely new release, "Imminent End." We put a lot of time, energy and resources into the production of the Brutally Delicious Projects to bring you a free bi-weekly show that we hope you will love. If you do enjoy listening, please consider making a recurring donation. Doing so will ensure that we will be able to continue bringing you a high quality show on a regular basis. www.patreon.com/BrutallyDelicious Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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