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This week we double feature our famous gear by talking about the history of Sunn amps and their prized Model T as well as the Earthquaker Devices Life Pedal, the signature analog multi-effect of Sunn O))). After this, how could we not talk about the tones of Sunn O))) guitarists Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson, where we'll use our budget Model T clones and Life Pedals to get the same crushing doom tones they have on their newest album, Life Metal.
What better way to ring in the New Year than with a freeranging discussion of the dreaded thirteenth arcanum of the tarot? Of all topics, surely death needs the least introduction. Or does it? To those of us who inhabit the castellated compounds of post-industrial privilege, it is perhaps too easy to forget the uninvited guest who skulks in the shadows, touching each of us in turn as he sidles past. "Nothing is certain except death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once wrote. He was joking, of course. The truth is that death is the only certainty. Click here (https://www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/towards-a-philosophy-of-magic-by-j-f-martel/) for information about JF's upcoming talk at the Last Tuesday Society. Header image: Detail from Harry Clarke's illustration for "The Masque of the Red Death," from the 1919 edition of Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination. SHOW NOTES Brian George, Masks of Origin (https://untimelybooks.com/book/masks-of-origin/) Chris Leech, The Gnostic Tarot (https://www.welkintarot.com) Our Known Friend, Meditations on the Tarot (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781585421619) Rachel Pollock, Tarot Wisdom (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780738713090) Rachel Pollock, 78 Degrees of Wisdom (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781578636655) Edgar Allen Poe, “The Masque of the Red Death” (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781537015934) Weird Studies, Episode 2 on Garmonbozia (https://www.weirdstudies.com/2) Steven Spielberg (dir.), Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082971/) Weird Studies, Episode 137 on Sunn O)))'s “Life Metal” (https://www.weirdstudies.com/137) Aleister Crowley, The Book of Thoth (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9780877282686) Thomas Browne, “Urn Burial” (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781420948509) Federico Campagna, Technic and Magic (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781350044029) Alejandro Jodorowsky, The Way of Tarot (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781594772634) Sallie Nichols, Tarot and the Archetypal Journey (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781578636594) Clive Barker, Hellraiser (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093177/) Weird Studies, Episode 116 on “Blade Runner” (https://www.weirdstudies.com/116) George Gurdjieff (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gurdjieff), Armenian mystic Body without organs (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_without_organs), philosophical concept Elizabeth Le Guin, Boccherini's Body (https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520240179/boccherinis-body) G. K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781952410482) Weird Studies, Episode 126 with Matt Cardin (https://www.weirdstudies.com/126)
What Evil Dead 2 is to the Baroque, Sunn O))) is to Brutalism. Or more like: if the likening of Evil Dead 2 to the Baroque felt like a stretch in episode 136, the brutalist bona fides of Sunn O)))'s drone metal are incontestable. In this episode, their 2019 masterpiece Life Metal frames a conversation touching on 20th-century avant garde music, the tactility of sound, the metaphysics of the Kickass Riff, Aztec aesthetics, the virtues of impermanence, and of course, the sublime beauty of brutalist buildings. Listen to volume 1 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-1) and volume 2 (https://pierre-yvesmartel.bandcamp.com/album/weird-studies-music-from-the-podcast-vol-2) of the Weird Studies soundtrack by Pierre-Yves Martel (https://www.pymartel.com) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/weirdstudies) Find us on Discord (https://discord.com/invite/Jw22CHfGwp) Get the T-shirt design from Cotton Bureau (https://cottonbureau.com/products/can-o-content#/13435958/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s)! Get your Weird Studies merchandise (https://www.redbubble.com/people/Weird-Studies/shop?asc=u) (t-shirts, coffee mugs, etc.) Visit the Weird Studies Bookshop (https://bookshop.org/shop/weirdstudies) REFERENCES Sunn O))), [Life Metal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LifeMetal)_ Theatre of Eternal Music (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_Eternal_Music), musical group Daniel Albright, Panaesthetics (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300186628/panaesthetics/) Brian Eno, [Imaginary Landscapes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ImaginaryLandscapes)_ John Wray, “Heady Metal” (https://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/28/magazine/28artmetal.html) Nyarlathotep (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyarlathotep), Lovecraft character Byung-Hul Chan, The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781509545100) Fred Wilcox (dir.), Forbidden Planet (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049223/) H. P. Lovecraft, At the Mountains of Madness (https://bookshop.org/a/18799/9781515424451) Godfrey Reggio (dir.), Koyaanisquatsi (imdb.com/title/tt0085809/)
Joining us this week is Greg Anderson, co-founder of the experimental metal band Sunn O))) and its label home Southern Lord Records. We discuss the band's recent output Metta, Benevolence BBC 6Music: Live On the Invitation of Mary Anne Hobbs a live recording captured in 2019 at the legendary Maida Vale Studios in London. We discuss how these drones and improvisations from the band's 2019 releases Life Metal and Pyroclasts came to life and evolved over the course of their last European tour, culminating in the recording that also featured Swedish musician Anna von Hausswolff. Metta, Benevolence is Sunn O)))'s fourth official live recording since its landmark Monoliths and Dimensions release and we explore how live performance has impacted their studio work since. Greg also shares insights into his upcoming solo material and curatorial vision for Southern Lord Records, one of the most influential labels in heavy music. Check out this playlist containing our favorite tracks from Southern Lord releases. Find Greg Anderson: Sunn O))) Website Listen to Metta, Benevolence Southern Lord Records Find Heavy Hops: Website (Listen to all episodes and access detailed show notes!) Facebook Instagram Twitter Support The Show By Donating Episode Art and HH Logo By: Bryn Gleason Audio editing, mix and mastering: Esben Willems/Studio Berserk Music by: Sam Cangelosi Please Subscribe to our podcast via your preferred listening platform. Rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help others find us! Support The Show By Donating. Give the gift of HH by sharing our episodes on social media! Small actions such as these go a long way in helping others find us!
After some time away we are back together and talking what has been going on in our lives, the country, and around the world. We talk about Ben's 1st Metal Concert, current political events, and our thoughts on the recent draw down and end of the Afghanistan War. We hope is spurs some conversations and that you enjoy.
This week, after a shout-out to Kit's favorite saint, Dale and Kit share about their separate Saturdays (Kit at a retreat, Dale alone with kids). Then Dale talks Heavy Death Metal, and the surprising Christian gems of metal music (links to some examples below).Playing With Fire Movie (Not a Metal Band, but Dale watched it with the kids, said it was funny) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd5GlZUpfaMDemon Hunter - Storm the Gates of Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FofLBjdatVYSleeping Giant - Tethimi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdxdnVqn08EWar of Ages - From Ashes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtTtk85Xl74Stryper Throwing Bibles (Kit says this is more sweet than funny...) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujYFWX3KBIcKit's Retreat: https://sistersoflife.org/what-we-do/retreats/We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email: CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands: Estradasphere.Podcasts we love:Catholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on Fire
Mark Jansen of Epica & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st beer, his 1st shows, releasing a record during a pandemic, getting Vicky Psarakis on Omega, how he has been filling the void, cold adaptation training & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Mark was drinking a Leffe 's "Blonde" while I was enjoying BreWskey - Pub & Taproom 's "Brew Juice - Peanut Butter & Jelly!!! This fruited sour was packed with strawberries, raspberries, black berries, blueberries, black currants & peanuts!!!! It poured out with a gorgeous red/purple veil, smashed fruity peanut vibes on the nose, slapped a tart raspberry & nutty finish & was delicious!!! It clocked in with a 5.2 % ABV!!! This is a Heavy Montreal presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy Montreal is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North America's best Metal Festivals & present countless amazing events during the rest of the year. I am truly honored & extremely excited to have them involved in the podcast. Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!! *** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! *** Photo Credit: Tim Tronckoe Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Epica: https://www.epica.nl/band Leffe: https://leffe.com/en BreWskey - Pub & Taproom: http://www.brewskey.ca/ Heavy Montreal: https://www.heavymontreal.com/ Photo Credit: https://www.timtronckoe.com/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-76oNkyyFv5GzV3N?ls Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36wA6NRmFxnfiBRwDDtHpX?si=0bdede52aafa48d1 Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremy Gomez of Red Method & I have a conversation about how he coped with 2020, his 1st brews, growing up in Gibraltar, the soundtrack of his youth, discovering his voice, staying healthy on the road, the future of touring, the resurgence of Nu Metal & his hangover cure. Throughout this interview, Jeremy was drinking Beavertown Brewery 's "Bloody 'Ell" Blood Orange IPA & I was enjoying Kahnawake Brewing Co.'s "Jaromir Lager" the Světlý Ležák!! Make sure to check out Vox&Hops' Brewtal Awakenings Playlist which has been curated by the Metal Architect Jerry Monk himself on either Spotify or Apple Music. This playlist is packed with all the freshest, sickest & most extreme albums each week!!! *** Thanks to our friends at Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co. for sponsoring this episode! *** Photo Credit: Scott Chalmers Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Red Method: https://redmethod.bigcartel.com/ Beavertown Brewery: http://www.beavertownbrewery.co.uk Kahnawake Brewing Co: http://www.kahnawakebrewing.com/ Photo Credit: http://www.chalmersphoto.com/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/playlist/vox-hops-brewtal-awakenings/pl.u-V9D7vdpH3z6J7Y1?ls Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JLafjWifXeKIC6NjD2dMb Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co.: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/ Support the Vox&Hops Podcast: https://voxandhops.bigcartel.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
os sumergimos en el álbum 2019 de la importante banda del drone metal estadounidens Sunn O))), “Pyroclasts”. Editado por el sello Southern Lord el 25 de octubre, es el segundo LP que publica el proyecto de Stephen O’Malley y Greg Anderson en los que va del año, pues en marzo habían sacado “Life Metal”. De hecho, ambos trabajos fueron grabados en las mismas sesiones de grabación. De acuerdo a la información de los integrantes, “Pyroclasts” es el resultado de ensayos diarios que hacíamos regularmente en la mañana o en la tarde, mientras estábamos en las sesiones de “Life Metal” en el estudio Electrical Audio durante julio de 2018”.
os sumergimos en el álbum 2019 de la importante banda del drone metal estadounidens Sunn O))), “Pyroclasts”. Editado por el sello Southern Lord el 25 de octubre, es el segundo LP que publica el proyecto de Stephen O’Malley y Greg Anderson en los que va del año, pues en marzo habían sacado “Life Metal”. De hecho, ambos trabajos fueron grabados en las mismas sesiones de grabación. De acuerdo a la información de los integrantes, “Pyroclasts” es el resultado de ensayos diarios que hacíamos regularmente en la mañana o en la tarde, mientras estábamos en las sesiones de “Life Metal” en el estudio Electrical Audio durante julio de 2018”.
UPDATE: This episode was originally uploaded with last week's music. The file has now been corrected as of 2:15pm (CST) on 8/27. Episodes downloaded will not update with the correction unless deleted and re-downloaded.—Jake is a day late because the sheer power of his new effect pedal delayed the show. Jake talks about...his new guitar pedal. That's basically all he talks about. It's a guitar pedal enthusiast kind of episode. He also talks about the religious experience he had listening to drone metal in church, which he may have talked about in a previous episode as well.Music recommendation is “Monoliths and Dimensions” by Sunn O))).Wake & Jakehttps://www.auxchicago.com/wake-jakehttps://www.instagram.com/wakeandjakepod/https://twitter.com/WakeandJakePodJake Fisherhttps://www.instagram.com/kennyg.g.allin/https://deathbotrecords.bandcamp.com/Music Composed by Jake FisherLogo by Baitul Javid
Hunter Brown joins Jake for another improvisation this week. Meanwhile, in the intro, Jake reminisces about a gig with his Minneapolis-based band Perennial, as well as the five years he spent living in Minneapolis. Get ready to learn about the best cheeseburgers that have ever been birthed into existence.Music suggestion is “Life Metal” by Sunn O))).Sunn O)))https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sunn-o/206246072https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e7hYqRjL82c1nIoREHc4JHunter Brownhttps://www.instagram.com/huntrbrown/https://www.mixcloud.com/hunter-james-brown/Wake & Jakehttps://www.auxchicago.com/wake-jakehttps://www.instagram.com/wakeandjakepod/https://twitter.com/WakeandJakePodJake Fisherhttps://www.instagram.com/kennyg.g.allin/https://deathbotrecords.bandcamp.com/Music Composed by Jake FisherLogo by Baitul Javid
On the latest episode of AP Tess Lawley, Sam Cummins and Adam Christou are joined by writer, broadcaster and Metal enthusiast Mia Timpano to discuss “Life Metal” the eighth studio album by Seattle based drone metal band Sunn 0))). Pioneers of the genre, this is the first time the band has worked with veteran engineer Steve Albini, who is known for his trademark analogue recording techniques and a penchant for pushing the limits of rock and heavy music in his production. Hear what the AP team thought of this record and if you have any feedback, thoughts or comments of your own, hit us up on analysisparalysispod@gmail.com Listen to the record here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7A10XxbkAl4hIQRMp4NyKO?si=4VdRcqQEQmSc91sxuOxVNw
Hunter Brown joins Jake for another improvisation this week. Meanwhile, in the intro, Jake reminisces about a gig with his Minneapolis-based band Perennial, as well as the five years he spent living in Minneapolis. Get ready to learn about the best cheeseburgers that have ever been birthed into existence.Music suggestion is “Life Metal” by Sunn O))).Sunn O)))https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/sunn-o/206246072https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e7hYqRjL82c1nIoREHc4JHunter Brownhttps://www.instagram.com/huntrbrown/https://www.mixcloud.com/hunter-james-brown/Wake & Jakehttps://artfinixstudios.com/artfinix-podcasts/https://artfinixstudios.com/education/https://www.facebook.com/ArtfinixPOD/https://www.instagram.com/artfinixpodcasts/https://www.instagram.com/wakeandjakepod/https://www.instagram.com/kennyg.g.allin/Music Composed by Jake FisherLogo by Baitul Javid
We’ve got a big whole heaping helping of reviews today, all across the board genre-wise. Specifically: the improvised collaboration between Daniel Rosenboom, Jake Vossler, and Yina Raymond, Trio Subliminal; the first collaboration of Marissa Nadler and Stephen Brodsky, Droneflower; the new Sunn album Life Metal, and, finally, Amon Tobin’s much-anticipated Fear In A Handful of Dust. Albums of the Week: Scott: St. Vincent—St. Vincent JimJam:John Zorn—The Classic Guide to Strategy Vol. 4
For our third installment of Ex Inferis, Tom and Matthew explore the otherworldly history of doom drone doyens, Sunn O))). Matthew represses the onset of IBS during the premier of the group’s latest record, Life Metal, and Tom attempts to keep abreast of metal auteurs Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson’s compendium of work.
Hello Ozzfest! Thanks for having us this year, and while we’ve got your attention, let us take this opportunity to remember that nothing is more hardcore than personal responsibility and preventative medicine. We may not remember how we got to this week’s episode of Build-a-Band, but that won’t stop us from discovering a practical application […]
Joey Craps is an excellent bassist and member of the “Life Metal” band, Ashes of Your Enemy. In part 2 of the Music Lover’s series, I talk with Joey at Modern Times Tattoo Shop in Spotswood, New Jersey. He’s a hustler for real, as you’ll find. We talked about everything from him landing record deals to Joey juggling multiple jobs and Family. All the while, Music is the motivator! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/univsolmc/message