Best Cryptopsy Podcasts (2025)

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In the Hole w/ Eston Browne - Part 2 (Vulnificus, Abolishing the Ignominious) 1:39:38

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Eston Browne of Vulnificus checks in on Thanksgiving once again to talk shop and discuss their new album! Then co-host Tom is back to talk music and medical issues with an aging Big Will. heavyholepodcast.comBy Heavy Hole Podcast

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Episode 137 – Brand X, 1976-1980: Inhuman Fusion Conclusions 1:08:11

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Led by the estimable Percy Jones on bass and supported by a cast of elite co-conspirators, England's Brand X released a covey of essential fusion albums in the '70s and early '80s. Blending rock and jazz with uncommon aggression and dexterity, Brand X cuts across genres and decapitates rivals. Join us on this deep dive into one of fusion's oft-over…

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Episode 136 – Dark Millennium 1992/93: The Freaks Have Spoken, We Have Listened! 1:00:42

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For years (yes, we've been doing this a while now), various Radical Research listeners around the globe have asked us, "When is the Dark Millennium episode coming?" For Hunter, this would have been an easy answer: Anytime! For Jeff, a crash course in this interesting, challenging, wholly unique band was in order. Having boned up on the details, Jef…

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Episode 135 – Course Corrections… 1:09:31

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Listener and friend Paul Stolp prompted this conversation/episode, mentioning how he thought a “course correction” episode would be fun. What is a course correction? Paul offered the example of Judas Priest’s Ram it Down being the wipeout and Painkiller being the glorious correction. Naturally, this got our gears turning, and this is the conversati…

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Episode 100 [RELAUNCH] – VOIVOD is the Engine That Powers Us 2:47:13

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By Jeff Wagner & Hunter Ginn

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Episode 134 – We Stand With Ukraine: Drudkh’s Microcosmos & Handful of Stars 1:00:30

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Although Ukraine’s Drudkh may be best known for its trance-inducing, minimalist black metal, Radical Research makes a case for the band’s divisive 2009 and 2010 recordings, Microcosmos and A Handful of Stars, which explore new sonic geographies. We believe these oft-maligned records are worth your attention and hope that our discussion will convinc…

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Episode 133.5 – Gorguts, “Nostalgia”…and Pearl Jam? 20:24

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Jeff got this text from Hunter a couple months ago: "Gorguts 'Nostalgia' is a fascinating piece of music. A slice of late '90s avant-death that refers to Pearl Jam, nu metal, noise rock and Indian raga. I mean, Damn!" And I responded, "I mean, damn, that's a great idea for a Point 5 episode." We finally tackle this most important of observations...…

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In the Hole w/ Anthony Allen (Inoculation, Ligament) Part 2 55:55

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Anthony Allen of Inoculation returns to catch up about the bands travels and recent album as well their upcoming U.S. tour and his new project Ligament. heavyholepodcast.comBy Heavy Hole Podcast

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In the Hole w/ Andrew Hawkins (Baring Teeth, Umulamahri) 45:08

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Andrew Hawkins of Baring Teeth returns to the podcast to catch up on the last few years and discuss his new project Umulamahri. heavyholepodcast.comBy Heavy Hole Podcast

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In the Hole w/ Deliquesce - Part 2 2:26:01

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This week Australia's honorary Long Island Death Metal band Deliquesce returns to catch up and discuss their new album. Then Big Will and Tom answer listener submitted questions about growing up Gorenoise. Note: Our condolences to Adam Rotella, this episode was recorded prior to a recent loss in his family. heavyholepodcast.com…

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Episode 133 — Depth of Memories: The 3rd and the Mortal 1994-2002 1:27:46

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If this conversation seems easy, it's because we are back in the cold waters of our favorite nation. Herein, we dig into the good deeds of Norway's often vexing but always pleasing The 3rd and the Mortal. We attempt to peel away the band's many layers and untangle its knotty evolution. Should you care about cutting-edge Norweird - and if you have s…

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In The Hole w/ Wild Beyond 1:51:29

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This week we talk to the members of Wild Beyond from Philadelphia about black metal, the occult and all of their related other bands. Then, a clearly frightened Big Will calms himself by discussing two young New York bands and upcoming shows with Dave. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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In The Hole w/Douglas Andrae (Post Humous Regurgitation, Hex Machine) 2:13:36

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This week drummer Douglas Andrae of Post Humous Regurgitation and Hex Machine talks about his philosophy on underground music and his many travels, including his time in Today is the Day and recovering from a brutal car wreck to play drums again. Then, Big Will and Ian recommend some brand new death metal by seasoned artists. heavyholepodcast.com V…

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Episode 132 — And Now, You Die! Type O Negative’s ‘Slow, Deep and Hard’ 1:30:49

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If Radical Research exists to dissect the most esoteric and weird and unique recordings in the spheres of rock and metal, then we are sorely overdue to feature the singular debut by Type O Negative. 'Slow, Deep and Hard' began life as Repulsion's one and only demo, 'None More Negative,' recorded in late 1989 and early 1990. After a name change and …

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In The Hole w/Zach Fogel 2:15:06

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This week Zach Fogle returns to the show to discuss his journey from a conservative childhood to explicit NSFW noise projects, two of which will be performing at Barely Breathing 4 on Long Island this August. The event is organized by this weeks guest co-hosts Baby Chico records and Syrup Head records. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274…

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In The Hole w/Lucas Anderson - Part 2 (Funeral Leech) 1:50:28

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This week Lucas Anderson of Funeral Leech returns to discuss old shows, new albums and driving in NYC. Then cohost Rick Habeeb guides a completely sober Big Will through 3 Opeth albums based on a listener submitted question. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Episode 131 – A Eulogy for Tom Hailey 38:26

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This was an unplanned conversation about an unplanned, unexpected, shocking event in our lives. It’s just Hunter and I talking about a dear friend that recently passed, one of our own leaving earthly bonds. And in our reveries and remembrances we left out so much: Tom Hailey was the beer/wine buyer at the Raleigh Whole Foods and held that position …

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Cryptopsy Catch-Up 1:41:03

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This week co-hosts Terrell Grannum and Ian Coneys guide Big Will's emotional journey of catching up with Cryptopsy's entire output since 2012 to celebrate the release of their new album. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Episode 130 – Obscure Mindways: Obliveon 1989-1993 1:05:08

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When God decides to record his first metal album, he will be disappointed to remember that Obliveon already recorded its masterpiece, Nemesis, in the Year of Our Lord, 1993. On its latest episode, Radical Research conducts a much-belated investigation of the first two albums by Montreal's most underrated sons, Obliveon. In the early '90s, the band …

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In The Hole w/ Aaron Whitesides (Inhuman Scourge, formerly of Anal Blast and Sacrificial Slaughter) 1:48:23

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Aaron Whitesides of Inhuman Scourge stops by for an in depth conversation about his life in the underground metal scene, including time spent playing with the infamous Anal Blast and many other bands. Then, Tom and Big Will take listener voicemails... heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Episode 129.5 – Drilling Down on Gaahls Wyrd’s “Flowing Starlight” 18:24

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Norwegian vocalist Gaahl is a man who we deeply admire...his work with Gorgoroth and Trelldom, in particular, has a special place in the blackest ventricles of our hearts. Same, too, for his band Gaahls Wyrd, In our initial listens to the band's freshly-released (as of this writing and recording) Braiding the Stories album, we find ourselves facing…

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In The Hole w/ Rhevok Vermithrax (Mordant Rhed) 2:36:47

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This week Rhevok Vermithrax, frontman of Mordant Rhed and infamous metal social media personality, joins us for an in depth discussion on underground metal scene culture and history. Then Big Will and Ian have an emotional conversation about the Cryptopsy discography in light of a new album on the horizon. heavyholepordcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-…

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Harsh Vocals with Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth 35:32

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Dani Filth and I have a conversation about being sober, discovering his voice, the future of Harsh Vocals, "The Screaming of the Valkyries" and so much more. Throughout this chat, Dani drank some coffee while I enjoyed Pitch Black North x Cradle of Filth's "Dark Blood" the English breakfast tea. Photo Credit: @nachtfrostvisuals This is a Heavy MTL …

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In The Hole w/ Gooned Up Nerds 1:19:09

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Big Will and the gang from Gooned Up Nerds/Merch Hoarder talk about upcoming shows, merch culture, and huge 5XL Shirts. @goonedupnerds5623 heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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In the Hole w/The Unmen 1:33:11

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This week The Unmen (members of Pink Mass, Skuz, Budd Dwyer) discuss their legendary return and shadowy past. Then Big Will and Tom get nostalgic over the return of a metalcore giant and discuss fighting the temptation to bitterness as we age in the metal scene. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274…

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The End with Matt McGachy 7:22

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An announcement about the future of Vox&Hops. Photo Credit: Maciej Pieloch This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL 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 i…

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In The Hole w/ Jimmy Forster (Impure Conception, Jimmy from the Block - YT Channel) 1:21:01

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This week Jimmy Forster of the "Jimmy From the Block" YT channel returns to discuss his new band Impure Conception, the state of caveman death metal and the best albums of 2024. Also, special co-host Stefan Goldberg returns to talk metalfests and convinces Big Will to give one of his least favorite bands a fair chance. heavyholepodcast.com…

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Anger and Fury with Frost 58:29

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Frost and I have a conversation about his first beers, his first shows, evolving as a drummer and the The 1349 official beers which were brewed in partnership with Haandbryggeriet from Drammen in Norway. Throughout this chat, Frost drank some water while I enjoyed Goose Island's "Bourbon County Stout - 2022" the Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barre…

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Episode 129 – Mat Kvohst McNerney (Dodheimsgard, Hexvessel, Beastmilk, Grave Pleasures, Code) 1:18:27

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Restless creative spirit Mat Kvohst McNerney has been roaming esoteric realms since the mid '90s, giving voice to a wide variety of bands, be it the international collective Code, Norweird supernovas Dodheimsgard, the Beastmilk/Grave Pleasures hauntings, and the incomparable Hexvessel, We feature these projects and more in this survey of one of the…

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In The Hole w/ Tony White (Paralysis, Soilent Green) 1:26:21

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This week Tony White, guitarist of New Orleans legendary death metal pioneers Paralysis stops by to discuss the old days, recent reissues and being on the road with Soilent Green during Hurricane Katrina. Then Tom and Big Will keep the death metal train going with some modern recommendations and an awkward art school story. heavyholepodcast.com Voi…

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Māori Metal with Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry 33:26

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Henry de Jong x Lewis de Jong & Tūranga Morgan-Edmonds of Alien Weaponry & I have a conversation about their first beers, their new album "Te Rā" & their hangover cures. Throughout this chat I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Osmose" the 7% NEIPA that was brewed with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka & Citra Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy …

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In The Hole w/ Lori Bravo (Nuclear Death, Ukakuja) 1:55:35

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This week we are honored to present an in depth discussion with death metal pioneer Lori Bravo, a solo artist in her own right who many of our listeners know from her work fronting Nuclear Death. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Drinking Buddies with Fred Calderon of Carnifex 47:29

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Fred Calderon of Carnifex & I have a conversation about the Necromanteum Part II tour, his 1st beers, the soundtrack of his youth, his 1st shows, what is up in the world of Carnifex and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Fred drank some coffee while I enjoyed Messorem Bracitorium's "Il Était Une Fois : Il Diavolo" the 4.8% Italian Pilsner. Th…

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In The Hole w/ Delerium Psychosis Productions 2:03:58

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This week the guys from Delerium Psychosis productions talk gabbergrind and all things noisy. Also, special co-host Brian of Baby Chico records talks about the upcoming Barely Breathing fest 4! heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Modern Old-School Death Metal with Lord Foul of Civerous 44:43

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Lord Foul and I have a conversation about his 1st beers, his 1st shows, discovering his voice, dealing with the follow up stress and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Lord Foul drank a Coors Light while I enjoyed Bière Boréale x Microbrasserie Jackalhop.'s "Rizpa" the 6.6% Rice NEIPA with Motueka and Strata Hops. This is a Heavy MTL presents…

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In The Hole w/ Johnny Freeze of Frozen Screams Imprint (Part 2) 2:28:30

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This week Johnny Freeze of Frozen Screams Imprint and Icebreaker records returns to discuss his years under the alias Glue in the 90s/00s live electronic music scene, including underground 90s raves, DJing for rapper Cage and being a founding member of the Cardboard City crew. Then, Big Will and Terrell cap it off with recommendations... heavyholep…

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Liquid Therapy with Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs 40:49

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Jason Greenberg of Emo Night Foufs & I have a conversation about how he ended up working in the Montreal music scene, discovering his voice and Emo Night Foufs. Throughout this chat, we drank Mellön Brasserie's "Pivo 11°" the 4.5% Czech Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host o…

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Episode 128 – What Doesn’t Kill GRINDCRUSHER Makes GRINDCRUSHER Stronger. 1:41:55

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Inspired by Jeff's soot-damaged, waterlogged, promo-punched copy of his treasured US CD version of this 24-song behemoth, we take an hour and 40 minutes to revel in this intensely special 1990 compilation. The epitome of the Earache label at its peak, this was a fun episode to record, captured partly in Savannah while we hung out at Hunter's and pa…

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In The Hole w/ Mike Nelson aka Mike Abominator - PART 2 (Ruin, Gasp, Vrenth, Welcome To Hell Youtube, and many more) 1:59:29

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This week Mike from Ruin, Gasp and the Welcome To Hell YT channel returns to the hole to talk talk ancient death metal lore from Cali and beyond. Then Big Will and Producer Tom reflect on the latest LL Cool J album. Real talk. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail-631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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In the Hole w/ Kenny Lopez (Fermented Mess, Stabbed, Gimp, Private Mind, NYC Shootout, High Reach) 1:49:30

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Guitarist Kenny Lopez of Fermented Mess, Stabbed, Gimp, Private Mind, NYC Shootout, High Reach and more takes time from his busy schedule to catch up with Big Will,then Tom Saltman returns to recommend music, talk punishers and make a special announcement... heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274…

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In the Hole w/ G Dubb of Flooded Mausoleum Records 2:28:22

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This week the big boss himself G Dubb of Flooded Mausoleum records talks goregrind, history and deep New Orleans lore. Then Big Will and Dave recommend some old school New York death metal and talk shows. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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The Power of Lyrics with John Kevill of Warbringer 38:29

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John Kevill of Warbringer & I have a conversation about our upcoming tour together; the "Infernal Bloodshed Over Europe Tour 2025" & his new album "Wrath And Ruin". Throughout this chat, John drank some water while I enjoyed Bière Boréale's "Regard Sur Prague" the 5% Czech / Bohemian lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL i…

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Episode 127 – Genesis ‘And Then There Were Three’ is Total Prog!! 1:03:14

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We're incorrigible Genesis fans. We hail every bit of output from 1970 to 1978. We even go further than that. But here, for episode 127, we stop and lovingly gaze at the band's final album of the '70s, the first after the departure of guitarist Steve Hackett, and a work that some mark as the band's departure from prog rock. Not so, say we! Spectral…

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Québec Metal with Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book 29:56

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Christophe Gagné of the QC Metal Comic Book & I have a conversation about the upcoming QC Metal Comic Book which Cryptopsy is a part of. Throughout this chat, we enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "C'est Tout, C'est Rien" the 5% Rice Lager. This is a Heavy MTL presents Vox&Hops episode! Heavy MTL is Montreal's premier metal promoter. They host one of North…

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In the Hole w/ Tombstoner 2:30:38

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This week Tombstoner keeps it 100 in a long overdue sitdown. Then Big Will and Ian recommend death metal and talk upcoming shows. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Bringing the Light with Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite 36:11

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Scott Hoffman & Avinash Mittur of Nite & I have a conversation about their first beers, the soundtrack of their youths, their first shows, "Cult of the Serpent Sun", working with Season of Mist and their hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Avi drank some water and Scott drank Levante Brewing Company's "Birra Di Levante" the 4.9% Czech / Bohemian P…

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In the Hole w/Serge Rhino (Epicardiectomy, Nidorous and Ultimate Massacre Productions) 2:31:52

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This week we present an in depth discussion with Serge Rhino of Epicardiectomy, Nidorous and Ultimate Massacre productions. Then, Big Will and Tom recommend death metal, talk upcoming shows and respond to a listener voicemail. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Suffering with Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel 1:06:30

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Dominic Cifarelli of The Chronicles Of Israfel & I have a conversation about his 1st beer, living with Celiac disease, the soundtrack of his youth, the rise and fall of Pulse Ultra & the birth and evolution of The Chronicles Of Israfel. Throughout this chat, Dom drank Glutenberg's "Stout" while I enjoyed Brasserie Dieu du Ciel's "Sentinelle" the 5%…

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Episode 126 – None More North! Thule 1985-2005 (with Agalloch’s John Haughm) 1:52:07

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For our 126th episode, Radical Research travels to the farthest reaches of our favorite country and we do so with a rare companion, Agalloch lynchpin, John Haughm. In this episode, we dive into the discography of Thule, a progressive rock band that defies the rules of progressive rock. Dark, nocturnal, frozen, magical - Thule's seaborne prog offers…

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Bizarro Fiction with Vince Kramer 52:12

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Vince Kramer & I have conversation about his 1st beers, becoming a metalhead, getting into writing, Bizarro Fiction, his new book "Let's Kill God" and his hangover cure. Throughout this chat, Vince drank Wayfinder Beer's "Golden Tiger" the 5.3% Czech Amber Lager while I enjoyed Mellön Brasserie's "La Bohème, La Bohème" the 5% Czech / Bohemianlager …