Podcast appearances and mentions of grant mcfarland

Send us a textAs the metalcore world continues to thrive on its past and push forward into new territory, few bands walk that line more masterfully than August Burns Red. The Grammy-nominated heavyweights recently made a powerful appearance on The Barn's very own Vulgar Display of Podcast, where drummer Matt Greiner joined the conversation to dive into the band's legacy, relentless touring schedule, and their latest massive undertaking — a full re-recording of their iconic debut Thrill Seeker.And as fate would have it, the timing couldn't be better. ABR is set to join Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine on The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour 2025, which hits The Factory STL in St. Louis on Saturday, April 19. The tour celebrates the 20th anniversary of both Ascendancy and The Poison, with each band performing their breakout records in full. With Bleed From Within also on the bill, it's a stacked night of explosive metal — and ABR is bringing the heat.But the fire doesn't stop on stage. The band is marking 20 years of Thrill Seeker with a complete re-recording of the album, this time featuring longtime frontman Jake Luhrs on vocals — a longtime dream finally realized. The anniversary edition drops January 24 via ABR Records, packed with upgraded production from Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, and features guest spots from Killswitch Engage's Adam Dutkiewicz and former ABR vocalist Josh McManness. Plus, the bonus track “Pride & Humility” gets a proper reimagining. Known for their tight musicianship, complex structures, and emotionally rich themes, August Burns Red has carved out a space uniquely their own — what Kerrang! once described as "thrillingly empathetic." Whether tearing up stages across the globe with Parkway Drive and Bring Me the Horizon, or dominating headlining tours celebrating albums like Constellations and Leveler, ABR has proven time and time again that they're built to last.

The @RevRepPodcast sit down with Grant McFarland the genius behind @GalacticEmpireOfficial , a band that plays heavy metal versions of the @StarWars sound tracks. Grant talks to the guys about transitioning from being Boba Fett to creating his own character "Blast Beats", the evolution of the band and their new album "Special Edition" which dropped on May 5, 2023.The guys get into some intergalactic debates in Controlled Rowdiness over Thrawn and Jar Jar Binks!Galactic Empire Band: http://galacticempireband.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galacticempireofficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@galacticempireofficialGet the Album here: https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/galactic-empireRev and Rep Linktr.ee (all the show links can be found below) https://linktr.ee/revreppodcast

This week Sean travels back to a galaxy far far away to talk about the last few episodes of The Mandalorian, James Gunn directing the new Superman movie, the new record from August Burns Red & more with Grant McFarland of Galactic Empire!Follow Galactic Empire:Twitter | InstagramPre-Order "Special Edition" HEREBuy Metalcore Nerds MerchSong of the Week: What Lies Below "Bound"Check out the Metalcore Nerds Pull List Spotify PlaylistNerd News

We had the pleasure of interviewing ERRA over Zoom video! Prolific metalcore progressives ERRA have dropped the deluxe version of their latest album S/T, viia UNFD. The expanded edition of S/T is beefed up with seven additional tracks, including a feature from Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante, along with three covers. The material on the deluxe has been praised by Loudwire, Rock Sound, Knotfest, Riff, and more. With touring off the table for most of 2021, the band found other means of creative outlet, and opted to re-enter the studio with producers Carson and Grant around the time of the release of what would go on to become their career-defining self titled album. On that album, the band confronted depression, anxiety, and desperation throughout. They took listeners on a near-out-of-body journey to Aokigahara, the infamous Suicide Forest of Japan; into episodic storytelling that would make Black Mirror writers proud; and into the literary works of Cormac McCarthy and Hubert Selby Jr. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland, it served as a definitive mission statement for the band, the members of which are already well-respected players revered for their inspiring technicality and raw, natural talent. The deluxe edition builds upon that foundation. ERRA have also released a new mini-documentary. The footage was filmed in January 2021 when the band was recording the new songs and offers a deeper insight into their process and the artistic choices they made regarding the additional material and cover songs on the deluxe edition. Watch it here ERRA will return to the road this spring with Beartooth, Silverstein, and The Devil Wears Prada We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ERRA #ST #musicinterview #MusicPodcast #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

If Not For Me is a four piece metalcore outfit hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Comprised of veterans ranging from all over the central PA music scene, INFM delivers their own brand of catchy choruses, driving riffs, and hard-hitting breakdowns with an explosive live performance to match. If Not For Me has cemented themselves as a fan favorite in their hometown, sharing the stage with many acts including August Burns Red, Wage War, and Ice Nine Kills. Produced by Grammy nominees Grant Mcfarland and Carson Slovac of Atrium Audio/Think Loud Studios (August Burns Red, Texas in July, Polaris, etc.), the band's debut EP, "Capture the Current," was released under Standby Records in July of 2018. If Not For Me has recently signed with Theoria Records and their next new single "Dearly Deceased” will be available everywhere Friday October 22nd. FFO: Polaris, Currents, Fit For a King, Thornhill, and Erra. Author Credit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aqpMOXNPtkxwT7jWuE9Vd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Hofing had an inspiring conversation with young energetic drummer Devin Attard. Devin's positive energy, raw talent and approach to his career has gotten him to levels that many only dream of getting and all by the age of 21! This episode doesn't only discuss the recording processes of Hollow Fronts new album and working with big guns like Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Studios but also get into the grind of being a musician and the hard work and positive mindset it takes to make it in the current climate as an artist. Hope you enjoy!Check out Devin on social media!Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/devinattard/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sessiondrummerMIYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBpho9J5OAoWC3teOCTp4mA/videos?view=0&sort=dd&shelf_id=0 This Episode is brought to you by Los Cabos Drumsticks.All Music done by Alex Snape at Nomadic Arts Studios. 

In today's episode, we get to know Grant McFarland & Carson SlovakWe talked about: Atrium Audio, Rock Lititz, Studio Workflow, shoes, and so much more! Tap in http://atriumaudio.com/-Intro Music-Galactic Empire March of the Resistancehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/07uYEzcM2ZbY0XacOINjU

We're going to the great state of Pennsylvania today! We're going to visit a band called Circle of Sanity. They have a combined array of styles. They were brought together by faith friends and a little luck. Ever since then, they've been writing new material, performing songs, and all written by individual members before they got together. Now, they've got this great gig and they're playing shows locally and regionally – they've done everything from 50 seats to a thousand seats. Leaving with an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience. Today, we're going to chat with Josh Sapna, the band's guitarist and vocalist. Let's get to know him more, what he enjoys aside from music, his approach to songwriting, and of course listen to some of their great music from the EP: Celestial Mechanics. Listen to Break the Silence, Mortal Coil, and Ride on. Don't forget to check on other music that they have as well on your favorite platform. We've got some pretty heavy music coming up with Circle of Sanity! More about Josh Sapna Circle of Sanity: Josh Sapna – guitars and vocals; Carson Slovak – bass Grant McFarland – drums. Make sure to check out and support Josh Sapna and his band, Circle of Sanity. All the band's social media links are provided below. Quotes: 03:40 We always thought we got together to jam that was where we got our sanity back and escaped from everything, and that became our circle. There you have it. It was born “the circle of sanity.” 11:48 Books left open to interpretation, which I do on purpose. Yeah, so my songs, I don't want to be too definite in the meanings, because I want more people to be able to apply their own life and experience to it. 51:36 The number one thing and I have always said is this. Never. There's never been a time that I sat down to write a song and said, Will other people like this? Not once. The only question in my mind is at the end of it? Do I like it? when I buy this would I be impressed with it? and I don't know if that sounds selfish. But that's really the only way you can stay true to yourself is to not worry at all about what anyone else is going to think of it. Timestamps:  02:05     Introducing Circle of Sanity's Josh Sapna. 03:16     How did Josh and his bandmates came up with their band name. 04:40     What is Josh busy with aside from music? 06:06     Listen to “Break the Silence” by Circle of Sanity 11:15     What's the metaphor behind “Break the Silence”. 13:46     Josh's approach to songwriting. 16:01     Listen to “Mortal Coil” by Circle of Sanity 23:20     Josh tells us more about “Mortal Coil”. 28:52     What is Josh's plan after the pandemic? 32:51     What is chill stuff for Josh Sapna? 35:46     Josh gives us a little peek into the studio when recording. 39:04     Listen to “Ride On” by Circle of Sanity. 43:56     Did Josh had COVID? 45:00     Josh Sapna on Spotify. 49:44     Is there any thoughts or schedule on releasing a new album? 51:11     Some words of wisdom from Josh to the future artists. 53:48     Listen to “State of Grace” by James Kevin O'Connor   Spotify Playlist:  You can listen and support the dHarmic evolution alumni artists here on our Spotify Playlist. You can also share this with your family and friends and let them know of these amazing and talented artists. dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg  dHarmic Evolution links:  Sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com to have the show come to you every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. Please visit our Facebook Page and see who is the latest featured artist of the week right here! https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395 is our dHarmic evolution Facebook Community page where you can post your content if you are a singer/songwriter, or Author, Speaker, or Thought Leader, let the entire world community of creative supporters help your career! Special links and Mentions:  Star Wars Chad Taylor Metallica Bob Rock David Gilmour Jimmy Page Les Paul Rush Geddy Lee Neal Schon John Bonham Donald Trump Bad Wolves Blacktop Mojo The Doors Steve Miller   Connect with Josh Sapna and Circle of Sanity: Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/josh.sapna https://www.facebook.com/Circle-Of-Sanity-161532000550516 Twitter:                https://twitter.com/circleofsanity YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmtpWMmUepAq9_6gCYZ0YwQ Spotify:               https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k4GvaTi8aD5NgiV0QXddY ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/circleofsanity?fbclid=IwAR3Eb2EEaqG9zZkxVRiCIu_QS5NSiFkSH1si5w3TlfaNlUrYeU-0bPnQA_E      

Garrett and Tony from the band Don't Sleep interview Grammy nominated producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland from Atrium Audio, who worked on their new record Turn The Tide. Carson and Grant have produced and recorded records for Live, Everclear, August Burns Red, Candlebox, and many more, and also play in the Star Wars tribute band Galactic Empire. They talk about how they got into recording, how they began working together, some of their influences, and playing in Galactic Empire. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nosleeptilldontsleep/support

This week we talk to Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland! They're the bassist and drummer of Galactic Empire and the producers/mix engineers for August Burns Red! Hear about everything from making an album to going viral to touring the world on this episode.  Music: "Wallee" by Kaz & "Gelato" by Alex Vince Editor: Bri Autrey Sponsor: York Music Group

GALACTIC EMPIRE joins us in the epic saga that is Episode 14 of Green Room Gossip! This local band has some incredible accolades including performing in Japan alongside BABYMETAL and Sabaton, and more recently at Heavy Montreal! We sat down with drummer, Boba Sett (Grant McFarland), and bassist, Bass Commander (Carson Slovak). Both are also producers and sound engineers at Think Loud Studio’s in York, PA. We talk what it’s like behind the masks, super fan questions on Star Wars, the expanding music scene in York, PA, hating on M. Night Shyamalan and more in this minisode! ––––––––––––––––––––  Think Loud Studios is a recording studio and artist resident space co-owned by Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey of the band LIVE, where Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland are also partners. They have engineered, produced and mixed music for August Burns Red, From Ashes To New, Lorna Shore, Galactic Empire, Summer Scouts, A Wake In Providence, The Last Ten Seconds of Life, as well as multi-platinum rock groups LIVE, Candlebox and Everclear.  Follow Galactic Empire on Instagram: @galacticempireofficial and Twitter: @galacticempire8

Producers Carson Slovak, Grant McFarland, and Rivers of Nihil guitarist Brody Uttley join us for a discussion about their work together. Carson, Grant, and Brody worked together on multiple Rivers of Nihil albums, the latest being Where Owls Know My Name. The guys talk about why this has proven to be such a solid team, the unique workflow and techniques ... Read More The post EP 236 | Carson Slovak, Grant McFarland and Brody Uttley appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

MIXCRITMONDAY IS THE SHOW WHERE WE CRIT YOUR MIXES! On today’s episode we crit URM student submitted mixes for Rivers of Nihil’s “Where Owls Know My Name” which was originally mixed by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland. These mixes are picked at random from our private student only mix crit group on Facebook, The URM Rocktagon. ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL ... Read More The post EP 234 | MixCritMonday Rivers of Nihil Edition appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Today on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: While the Rangers plant trees to help the environment, Bulk and Skull become the first victims of Power Rangers potty humor. Then, Pudgy Pig returns, and finds love. Oh, and the Rangers fight monsters and stuff. Also, news: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 40 Preview Robert Axelrod- Recovery Fund Pua Magasiva Has Died After the episode was finished, we also learned that Grant McFarland, who played Lothor and Sensei in Power Rangers Ninja Storm, passed away back in November at the age of 71. Somehow, this news was missed by all of Ranger Nation, but was brought to light after the death of his co-star.Feedback for this show can be sent to: prchronicles@gmail.comScreengrabs courtesy of Morphin' Legacy. SirStack’s Morphylogeny: The PR Footage Guide can be found at http://sirstack.db-destiny.net/morphylogeny/main.htm "Today on Power Rangers" MMPR clips courtesy of SirStack's Youtube channel. You can subscribe to Ranger Chronicles through the RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, or Stitcher. You can also download the episodes directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group, Facebook page, on Twitter, or on Instagram. For complete show notes, including more images and videos, please visit the blog.

Today on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: While the Rangers plant trees to help the environment, Bulk and Skull become the first victims of Power Rangers potty humor. Then, Pudgy Pig returns, and finds love. Oh, and the Rangers fight monsters and stuff. Also, news: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 40 Preview Robert Axelrod- Recovery Fund Pua Magasiva Has Died After the episode was finished, we also learned that Grant McFarland, who played Lothor and Sensei in Power Rangers Ninja Storm, passed away back in November at the age of 71. Somehow, this news was missed by all of Ranger Nation, but was brought to light after the death of his co-star.Feedback for this show can be sent to: prchronicles@gmail.comScreengrabs courtesy of Morphin' Legacy. SirStack’s Morphylogeny: The PR Footage Guide can be found at http://sirstack.db-destiny.net/morphylogeny/main.htm "Today on Power Rangers" MMPR clips courtesy of SirStack's Youtube channel. You can subscribe to Ranger Chronicles through the RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, or Stitcher. You can also download the episodes directly here. You can also visit the show's Facebook group, Facebook page, on Twitter, or on Instagram. For complete show notes, including more images and videos, please visit the blog.

Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, Black Crown Initiate, Live, Candlebox) joined us to discuss the route they’ve taken to build their studio to the production powerhouse it is today. The Atrium Audio story is fascinating. They have one foot firmly planted in productions relationships they’ve built with established 90s acts and the other foot ... Read More The post EP44 | Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland appeared first on Unstoppable Recording Machine.

Today's guest is Grant McFarland. His band, Galactic Empire, moved from obscurity to stardom almost instantly. They did not have a fan base or a significant internet presence—they had never even released an album. They covered the main Star Wars theme and released a music video alongside it. In 24 hours that video was viewed over 2 million times, leading to more than 2,000 sales of Galactic Empire's rendition of the Star Wars theme, in less than 7 days. The post MMP014: How To Make A Viral Music Video appeared first on Musician Monster.