Podcast appearances and mentions of robin staps

Interview by Kris PetersFresh from a run of Australian shows with Ne Obliviscaris and Rivers Of Nihil last September, German based post metal outfit The Ocean are set to return this June for their first headlining dates in this country in almost a decade.The band left an indellible impression on concert-goers when they were here late last year and have promised to up the ante even more for this tour which starts in Brisbane on June 5.Bringing their biggest production yet, as well as legendary US hardcore pioneers Cave In for their first Aussie shows EVER and insanely heavy Danish label mates LLNN, The Ocean will be showcasing last years ninth album Holocene, said to be the bands most exploratory and varied release yet.Guitarist Robin Staps sat down with HEAVY to reveal more."We're looking forward to being back," he began. "We were only over there last September but we're stoked to come back with a full headline set this time and to present you guys our new record Holecene, which we haven't been touring with so far. We just played one track on the last tour so there's goign to be a lot of songs we haven't really played live on your precious continent before and we're stoked to do that.""I'm in the middle of tour preparations right now," he continued. "Inevitably you start dealing with a tour more than a couple of weeks in advance. There's a lot of logistics involved. We're also doing South East Asian dates before we get to Australia and just the whole luggage and merch shipping and transport situation is extremely complicated. So unfortunately right now it's quite mundane logistics stuff, but i'm very much looking forward to finally being over there and touring and playing shows. We love Australia, ity's always been great. This time I have a feeling we're actually going to be able to enjoy it (laughs). The last couple of times it was always super early morning flights so we just didn't sleep. I was like a zombie."In the full interview, Robin talks more about what to expect from The Ocean on the tour, how the shows will be different as headlining events, the extra production and what that means for the performance, what has changed with The Ocean siunce their last headline Aussie tour almost a decade ago, bringing Cave In over for the first time and how that band helped shaped The Ocean's sound, how Holocene was received by fans, the slightly different sound of that album and why they went in that direction, fitting songs with different structures into a set list and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Prolific and proficient! That's surely something one can say about Robin Staps, his band The Ocean and his label Pelagic Records. We have not only reviewed a lot of records out via Pelagic Records (for example the latest releases by Saver, Arabrot, Mono, Jaye Jayle or JeGong), no Simon has also reviewed the last The Ocean record Holocene (you can check out his review here). But one thing that we must also know about Robin is that he is a man with a lot of interests and as it is always interesting to be interested we were really happy to interview him and kickstart our Xmas-to-New Year-interview marathon! Yes, we are back with our annual interview marathon here on the VeilofSound - and of course you will get one interview over the next couple of days ending with a bang on January 1! But not only the end should be a bang but basically each and every interview and thus we are happy to give you this first interview with Robin from the Ocean who also runs Pelagic Records. Robin and us talked about ten records that shaped his musical taste and journey and he has come up with many interesting choices, some obvious, some surprising, but all making sense! Afterwards we talk a lot about the Ocean, the band's development, the upcoming record (yes, UPCOMING) and the way that the band has also added to Robin travelling the world and much, much more. Enjoy the interview and make sure to check back daily to get the latest interview. But for now - we are happy to kickstart this year's marathon with Robin Staps!

Chapter 391 - "Let's Add Another Chapter" ...as read by Robin Staps of The OceanToday we welcome Robin Staps, guitarist and songwriter for The Ocean, to the podcast. The Ocean released Holocene on May 19 through Pelagic Records, which Robin also runs. Robin talks about what led him to Berlin, The Ocean's musical evolution, his approach to writing lyrics, how the creative process on Holocene differed from previous records, and more. https://www.theoceancollective.com/Holocene is available on cd and and here .You can get The Ocean's entire discography digitally hereChapter 391 Music:The Ocean - "Preboreal"The Ocean - "Fogdiver"The Ocean - "Metaphysics Of The Hangman"The Ocean - "Sea Of Reeds"The Ocean - "Parabiosis"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber       

Interview by Kris PetersAfter a long period of member changes - including around 40 in the first two years of the band - Berlin progressive metal outfit The Ocean have finally had a settled lineup for a prolonged period of time and the results are clearly evident in the consistently high quality of releases enjoyed by the band in recent times. Following the universal success of the Phanerozoic double release of albums, which was meant to close the conceptual trilogy started on 2007's Precambrian, guitarist and surviving original member Robin Staps found his mind wandering back to that franchise during the writing process for their latest album Holocene, and as such the trilogy was extended by one to make it a four part concept.Holocene sees the band add a closing chapter to their paleontology-inspired album series, presenting a gear shift towards the electronic world while reaching new depths of heaviness at the same time.Staps sat down with HEAVY to bring us the latest."It has a bit of a different emphasis than previous ones," he began talking about Holocene, "more electronic but still heavy."With the album coming out back on May 19 we ask Stap how the early reception to Holocene has been."It's been quite overwhelming," he smiled. "There's nothing but Holocene in the feed for a week now, and I think people are very enthusiastic about the record. We weren't sure - we're never sure - because each one of our records takes a bit of a different direction while staying true to the essence I hope. We like to challenge ourselves and our listeners and not just repeat the same formula each and every time. You never really know how people will react, so it's always interesting. This one has been exceptionally well and we can't wait to actually play it live."In the full interview Robin explains the electronic element more and why they have gone down that path, the conclusion of the paleontology inspired album series and what might come next, getting atmospherics in your music and how difficult that is to do, the pressures of a successful album, their upcoming live shows and more.

On this episode of Metal on Metal, we sat down with Robin Staps of the German Post-Metal band The Ocean. In this interview we discuss their new album Holocene. We also discuss Traynor amps, New York Hardcore, and the basis for heavy riffs. This episode is sponsored by Hypaethral Records. Links mentioned in this episode: *https://theocean.bandcamp.com/album/holocene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjGQHsnuG8o *https://listen.hypaethralrecords.com/album/the-end-of-everything This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Joey and Venny (Devin Townsend) had the pleasure to sit and chat with Robin Staps from The Ocean. The three got to discuss the new album 'Holocene', which is out on the 19th of May on Pelagic Records. They explore the band's progression into more synth on the new album, as well as the contribution by the incredible vocalist Karin Park. Listen out for Robin's tips on albums to look out for in 2023.

Robin Staps of The Ocean / Pelagic Records & I have a conversation about how he coped with his time off, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, Loic's injury, Pelagic Records, the new The Ocean record & his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Robin & I enjoyed Boréale's "IPA du Nord-Est" the 6% NEIPA. This is one of the brews that changed the craft beer market in Québec. 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!!! This episode was recorded at Lola Rosa in Montreal, Québec, Canada. Photo Credit: Simon Kallas Episode Links: Website: https://www.voxandhops.com/ Join The Vox&Hops Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/hpu9F1 Join The Vox&Hops Thirsty Thursday Gang: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162615188480022 The Ocean: https://pelagic-records.com/artist/the-ocean/ Pelagic Records: https://pelagic-records.com/ Boréale: https://www.boreale.com/ Lola Rosa: https://lolarosa.ca/ Vox&Hops Brewtal Awakenings Playlist: https://www.voxandhops.com/p/brewtal-awakenings-metal-playlist/ Sound Talent Media: https://soundtalentmedia.com/  Evergreen Podcasts: https://evergreenpodcasts.com/ Vox&Hops Metal Podcast Merchandise: https://www.indiemerchstore.com/collections/vendors?q=Vox%26Hops

After releasing one of the best albums of 2020 - Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic - as the pandemic brought touring to a standstill, The Ocean's Robin Staps spent his unexpected spare time at home writing the follow up. He also spent lockdown in Berlin growing his label, Pelagic Records, and his planning to take the label's live show, Pelagic Fest, to Norway and Holland.As well as looking ahead to a future that WILL include the tour with pg.lost, Hypno5e and Svalbard - even if it needs bumped to 2022 - Robin also looks back over four appearances at Damnation, from the "intense" fourth stage in 2010 to headlining the Eyesore Merch Stage eight years later.And yes, THAT balcony dive that almost resulted in the festival being halted by venue management in 2015! For further info on Damnation Versus, or Damnation Festival visit:damnationversus.buzzsprout.comdamnationfestival.co.ukfacebook.com/damnationfestivalinstagram.com/damnationfestivaltwitter.com/damnationfest#damnationversus #theocean

Featuring my talks with J-F Dagenais of Kataklysm; Robin Staps of The Ocean Collective & Chris Reifert of Painted Doll; here is episode 391 of my show as That Drummer Guy Kataklysm The Killshot Unconquered Kataklysm Cut Me Down Unconquered Painted Doll When I Left Home How to Draw Fire Painted Doll Blue Postcards How to Draw Fire The Ocean Pleistocene Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic The Ocean Jurassic | Cretaceous Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic --- 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/heavydebriefings/message

Robin Staps, founding member and guitarist from German post metal dinosaurs The Ocean called to talk about the necessity of always having backup plans, the new-found fossil species 'Ophiacantha oceani' and of course their new album "Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic". All that and more, only on Episode 078 of The Progcast.

Founding member and guitarist of German Progressive Metal band The Ocean, Robin Staps discusses their history and desire to articulate and form a musically diversity on the evolution and progression of humanity since the dawn of time.

Fans of the German band will know that the new album - Phanerozoic II - Mesozic Cenozoic releases next week. We had a chance to talk to founding member Robin Staps around a month back - and the only reason we’re releasing it now is to try and get the conversation as close to the album release as possible - so that you guys can get a bit more context when you’re spinning the album.Check out The Ocean here: http://www.theoceancollective.com/Catch up with Peter and Animesh at www.hornsuppod.comSubscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or add the RSS feed to your preferred podcast player. Follow the podcast on Twitter @hornsuppod, Peter @trendcrusher and Animesh @asmoani. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Ocean, the progressive and post-metal band, is set to release their new album “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic” on September 25th through Metal Balde Records (CD / digital) and the band´s Pelagic Records (vinyl). Such album will conclude the Phanerozoic journey initiated by the band’s previous record, with a bolder, more experimental, darker, and more progressive musical direction.  The result [...] The post ROBIN STAPS of THE OCEAN discusses new album “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic”: ‘Everybody Has to Find Relevance In Music, Art, Lyrics, Find Relevance To Their Own Lives.’ appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

The Ocean mastermind Robin Staps is back on the show to discuss the band's new album, Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic|Cenozoic. Robin discusses how the two Phanerozoic albums sound completely different despite being recorded at the same time, Jonas from Katatonia's guest appearance, the difficultly in finding fossils for the box set version of the album, and how he predicted the future with regards to Covid-19 in The Ocean's Collective Oblivion DVD, released in 2013. Robin also shares his thoughts on Pelagial making some best-of-decade lists, the delayed recognition that record got from his fanbase, and the importance of his father being a jazz musician in his musical path. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn discuss recording the podcast on Petar's 40th birthday, and the untimely death of Power Trip's Riley Gale. Songs: The Ocean - “Jurassic/Cretaceous" (featuring. Jonas Renske of Katatonia), Varg - “Zeichen” and Power Trip - “Executioner's Tax (Swing of The Axe)”

EP167 is the return of Robin Staps from The Ocean Collective. We talk about their upcoming album "Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic" and the creative process behind it, releasing music during these times, dealing with no tours and more! Cheers! For all things The Ocean: https://www.metalblade.com/theocean/ For Pelagic Records: https://pelagic-records.com/   Follow the band: @theoceancollective   Don't forget to like, share & subscribe and follow us on social media Instagram & Twitter: @RRBGPodcast   PLEASE check out the Patreon page. Support the podcast and earn exclusive content like full audio interviews from Psycho Las Vegas from acts like Andrew WK, Red Fang, CKY and more. www.patreon.com/rrbg   Intro clip: "Oligocene" by The Ocean Collective Outro Song: "Jurassic - Cretaceous" by The Ocean Collective   Sponsors!   Kill Cliff!   The premier recovery & energy drinks come from Kill Cliff. Their Mango Tango comes with 25 MG of CBD and it's the perfect way to recover from a hard work out or to work on your yoga practice. Check out their variety of flavors and styles. https://killcliff.com/   Thunderking Coffee!   Based out of Costa Mesa this coffee company brings you the best Cold Brew concentrates and beans roasted all locally in Southern California. Check out their products at: www.thunderkingbrewing.com   Saint Joints   Check out our friends at Saints Joints providing the Pacific Northwest with carefully crafted Mixed Strain Joint packs. Featuring artwork from artists such as Skinner. https://www.saintsjoints.com/   Hella Hot Hot Sauce   Check out Hella Hot Hot Sauce, based out of Santa Clara, CA, they collaborate with bands such as Gwar, Exhumed, Ghoul and soon Hatebreed. Delicious CA hand crafted Hot Sauces! https://www.hellahothotsauce.com/      

Robin Staps form The Ocean Collective returns to discuss their non-covid 2020 setbacks, their new album, balancing discussing pre-historic eras and personal connections in lyrics, and more. Steve Von Till discusses his first band. Then I recommend Mothman and The Thunderbirds. Talk to me Website - Facebook The Ocean Pre-orders - Bandcamp Steve von Till Website - Bandcamp Mothman and The Thunderbirds Bandcamp - Instagram

Guitarist and founder Robin Staps of progressive metal group The Ocean joins us in this episode of IUF. From philosophy, globalization, and writings from Friedrich Nietzsche – Robin takes all of his influences and manifests it into some of the most unique sounds and lyrical content in metal music. It's not even about having a theme anymore for this German metal band's sound, but rather, it's about the literary teachings The Ocean have learned and putting it on display for the world to digest. Telling a story is one thing, but illustrating it into sound and unique dialect is another. Robin talks about the new album “Phanerozoic”, partnering up with guest vocalist Jonas Renkse, and how the new album is divided into two parts. So many topics to take in with this talented musician, and he covers everything that traces back from the beginning of his career. Listen in now and make sure to buy./stream The Oceans newest epic “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic|Cenozoic” out September 25th on Metal Blade Records.

Robin Staps is the guitarist and lead songwriter for the German progressive metal band The Ocean. Over the last 20 years, The Ocean has released some incredible genre and mind bending heavy music, amassing a cult-like following in the underground. I spoke with Robin about The Ocean’s new upcoming album, growing up in the straight edge hardcore scene, the importance of the DIY ethics, playing squat punk communes in Europe, early musical influences, life during the pandemic and much more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

EP82 is with special guest Robin Staps of The Ocean. We discuss their newest album Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic. We talk about their upcoming tour cycle, he shares stories about previous tours, we discuss life in Berlin, his role in the band, his influences and much more. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it. Pick up their newest album here: https://theocean.bandcamp.com/album/phanerozoic-i-palaeozoic-2  Don't forget to like, share & subscribe and follow us on social media Instagram: @rocknrollbeerguy Twitter: @RnRBeerGuy Intro: "Firmament" by The Ocean Outro: "Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence" by The Ocean RRBG Logo: Art of Kyle Willis PLEASE check out the Patreon page.  www.patreon.com/rocknrollbeerguy Support the podcast and earn exclusive content like full audio interviews from Psycho Las Vegas from acts like Andrew WK, Red Fang, CKY  and more.    

This week I talk to Robin Staps of The Ocean about their new album, Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic, his quiet place to write music and why he continues to be interested in geological periods. 5:45 The Ocean The songs played during this episode were: 14:10 Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence  29:55 Permian: The Great Dying I also discuss interviewing high profile bands with specific interview schedules. Recommendation: The Bleakness Of Our Constant by Eneferens Links The Ocean's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theoceancollective The Ocean's Bandcamp: https://theocean.bandcamp.com The Bleakness Of Our Constant - Eneferens: https://eneferens.bandcamp.com/album/the-bleakness-of-our-constant

HEAVY Mag chats to Robin Staps from The Ocean about the bands brand new album and their forthcoming trip to Australia for Progfest 2019.

This week we host The Ocean mastermind Robin Staps. We discuss recording parts of the band's new album Phanerozoic 1: Paleozoic in Iceland, what it was like laying down tracks in a studio that used to be a swimming pool, why The Ocean always release double albums, the reason he gives listeners the option to listen to an instrumental version of his songs, how Phanerozoic is the end of an era for band, the amount of time he would like for Part 2 prior to release, why it's so difficult for bands from Europe to tour the states, how physical album sales are still strong in Germany and much of Europe, his enjoyment of the business side of music as much as the artistic side, and what brings him a true sense of peace in 2018. Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn tackle the tragic news of the passing of Old Herbert from All That Remains and how important he was to his peers, and Scott Kelly's decision to cancel his tour with Mirrors for Psychic Warfare due to his struggles with mental illness. Songs: All That Remains - “Chiron The Ocean - “Devonian: Nascent” Korpiklanni - “Kotikonnut”

In this episode I welcome Robin Staps form The Ocean back to the show to discuss his label Pelagic Records compilation, In The Twilight, These Rocks Have Teeth. We also discuss what's up with The Ocean's new record, my cat, his relationship with Ocean vocalist Loïc Rossetti, and more. I also repeatedly call the compilation by the wrong name, so I'll say it right an extra time here. In The Twilight, These Rocks Have Teeth. Anneke van Giersbergen discusses her first band. I recommend Venetian Veil. FBM on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com Pelagic RecordsThe OceanVuurVenetian Veil

I interview John Garcia (Slo Burn, Hermano, Kyuss) about his new aocustic record, his very normal life as a dad, cat videos and more, Robin Staps of The Ocean discusses his first band, and writer/general badass Cat Jones recommends Dorthia Cottrell. Facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal - Twitter @Ovacord - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com

I interview Robin Staps of The Ocean while on their brief West Coast US tour. We talk playing the US in today's scene, getting food from fans, the direction of the next record and lots more. Dan Presland of Ne Obliviscaris discusses his first band. I recommend (an album of the year contender) Astronoid. Facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal - Twitter @Ovacord - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com

Robin Staps, guitarist and songwriter for the German band The Ocean, bristles at the description of his music as progressive. But there’s no denying the thoughtful, technical and conceptually rich music Staps creates. We talk with Robin about life and art in Berlin and how his academic background in geography plays into the oceanic themes of his music.