Best Deathcore Podcasts (2025)

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ORPHAN | JACOB MATHES: Deathcore, Grief & Authenticity In Heavy Music | Brutality Podcast EP 120 2:15:46

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This week we’re joined by Jacob Mathes, co-vocalist / writer for Orphan, for an in-depth conversation on deathcore vocals, emotion and authenticity in heavy music, and the creative process behind Porcelain and Manifesto 1.0: Stages Of Grief. We talk writing with his brother, mindset while recording, mental health, visual identity and graphic design…

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209 - DESPISED ICON: The Real History of Deathcore 1:31:02

25d ago1:31:02

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Garza sits down in-person with Alex Erian & Eric Jarrin from Canadian deathcore band DESPISED ICON. New album “SHADOW WORK” out now! https://despisedicon.com Get Garza’s Guitar Tone on Patreon! https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Despised Icon’s Lineup 03:50 - Rebuilding & Journey to Shadow Work 09:07 - Over My Dead Body ft. Matt/Kublai Khan T…

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Episode 435: Wyrd Ways Rock Show CDXXXV 1:57:47

2d ago1:57:47

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This edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show marks a new chapter for the show, with a fresh theme tune replacing Rat Salad. With Black Sabbath’s retirement and the passing of Ozzy Osbourne earlier this year, it felt like the right time to make the change and usher in something new for the show. In this edition, we’re diving into a solid mix of Trad, Sym…

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212 - KATAKLYSM | Maurizio Iacono: Death Metal, Ex Deo & Roman History 2:15:01

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Garza sits down in-person with Maurizio Iacono. Vocalist for the death metal band KATAKLYSM. New single “The Rabbit Hole” out now! https://instagram.com/kataklysmband SPONSORS: https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Touring with Vader 04:30 - Victims of This Fallen World 10:30 - Journey to Success & Mistakes 16:33 - Songwriting & Managing Band 19:18 - Since…

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The Heavyist #293 Album of the Year 2025 1:37:17

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Join us for Annual Worship at the altar of 2025SO much good music released this year and you know how we feel about arbitrary listsLove you all Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all thetime.By Sonny

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PALEFACE SWISS | MARC " ZELLI" ZELLWEGER: Wrestling, Thank You Notes & Nickelback Tattoos 1:12:08

7d ago1:12:08

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This week we are joined by Zelli, frontman of beatdown deathcore band Paleface Swiss. We talk about his love for Skrillex & Nickelback, his love for wrestling, learning how to sing, the band's upcoming release "The Wilted EP", Paleface Swiss' evolving sound, insomnia, the Swiss mentality & so much more. ZELLI: https://www.instagram.com/zelliplfc/ P…

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211 - PRIMER 55: Nu Metal, Ozzfest & Near-Death Experience 1:33:19

10d ago1:33:19

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Garza sits down in-person with Bobby Burns & Joshua Toomey from American nu metal band PRIMER 55. https://primer55tour.com SPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF! 00:00 - Las Vegas Slot Machines 04:40 - Early Days in Memphis & Louisville 09:20 - Living in Detroit 10:18 - Memphis Music Scene 12:09 - Toomey Auditioning for Primer…

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Episode 434: Wyrd Ways Rock Show CDXXXIV 2:02:37

11d ago2:02:37

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Okay, as you've probably noticed this edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show is running a little late. For those of you wondering where I’ve been, I’ve been dealing with some vision issues over the past few months. Things were getting pretty bad, to the point where I couldn’t read the screen on my computer properly and had to give up driving at night b…

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EP #180 - Tom Byrne (Valiant Hearts / Galleons / Endless) 1:32:58

15d ago1:32:58

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On this episode I'm joined by Tom Byrne, the vocalist for the bands Valiant Hearts and Galleons. We talk about the brand new Valiant Hearts album 'Hidden Realms', the potential avenues to finally tour in the future, creating a visual identity for this era of the band, collaborating with former Hands Like Houses frontman Trenton Woodley, and loads m…

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210 - LIL DARKIE & WENDIGO: Rap, Metal, Freedom of Speech & Sobriety 3:52:57

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Garza sits down in-person with Josh Hamilton & Alex Wacksman. Josh Hamilton is a rapper, songwriter & best known as Lil Darkie. https://lildarkie.com Alex Wacksman is a producer, songwriter & best known as Wendigo. https://instagram.com/wendigowendigo SPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com 00:00 - Wendigo’s Pedalboard 02:31 - Sobriety 09:22 - …

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MAULED | ABE KIRKPATRICK: Deathcore Revival, 2000s Culture & Nostalgia 2:55:28

17d ago2:55:28

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This week we are joined by Abe Kirkpatrick, vocalist of myspace deathcore revival band Mauled. We discuss their brand new single "TheLastThingYouSee", shooting the music video for the single, the self titled EP, influences, upcoming music, 2000s culture & nostalgia, the Myspace days, the revival scene & so much more. ABE KIRKPATRICK: https://www.in…

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Darkness Divided: Returning to Austin One More Time (ATXMP Showcase Headliner) 28:27

24d ago28:27

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The Breakdown In this engaging interview, Ryan Rayle speaks with Gerard from Darkness Divided, exploring the band's history, their journey through the music scene, and their recent reunion. They discuss the challenges of touring, the creative process behind their new music, and the significance of their upcoming show in Austin. Gerard shares insigh…

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Future//Ghost: We Got Gundam's (ATXMP Showcase Artist) 1:10:41

25d ago1:10:41

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan sits down with members of the band Future Ghost to discuss their musical journey, upcoming performances, and the vibrant Austin music scene. They share personal stories, insights into their creative process, and the importance of community support, especially in light of mental healt…

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EP #179 - Matt Burridge & Caleb Taylor (pulses.) 46:18

22d ago46:18

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On this episode I'm joined by co-vocalists/guitarists Matt Burridge and Caleb Taylor of the band pulses. We talk about their new compilation record 'pulses. pack, vol. 1', remixes of their songs, experimenting within the genre of post-hardcore, their friendship with With Sails Ahead, looking back at their now 10-year long career as a band, and load…

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The Heavyist #292 Damnation / Lamp of Murmuur / Veilburner / Excide 1:00:29

27d ago1:00:29

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Welcome back Heavyistswe've got a bloody massive one for you this week, Sonny tells us all about his highlights from Damnation 2025, we discuss albums from Lamp of Murmuur, Veilburner, Excide (and a cheeky little bit about Predeceased) as well as Brutal News from Converge, Moon Tooth and Godeateralso - if you like what we do you can see our faces a…

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CASEY CARRANO (DR ACULA, SLAM SLABS) | Anime, Victory Records & Taco Bell Fights | EP 118 1:53:41

27d ago1:53:41

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Casey Carrano joins us this week to talk about his time in Dr Acula, as well as his band beginnings with Bubbles & later bands Vulture and Refuge. We nerd out about anime, collectables and his recent trading card venture Slam Slabs. NJ metal & hardcore scene, a whole lot of shoutouts, Victory Records (lol), this one was laughs from start to finish.…

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CultBurner: Don't Punch Brett in the Face (ATXMP Showcase Artist) 45:11

30d ago45:11

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The Breakdown In this episode, Ryan hosts the band Cult Burner, discussing their formation, music style, and the vibrant Austin music scene. The band members share their experiences, challenges in finding the right vocalist, and their philosophy on live performances. They emphasize the importance of community and supporting local music, while also …

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EP #178 - Liam Edwards (Downcast) 35:06

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On this episode I'm joined by Downcast vocalist, Liam Edwards. We talk about their new EP 'Nothing Left To Give', covering songs by Backstreet Boys and My Chemical Romance, bringing on guest features, the comic book style artwork for the EP's cover, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPOR…

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208 - SANGUISUGABOGG: Death Metal Riffs, Guitar Rundown & Self-Criticism 1:26:14

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Garza sits down in-person with Ced Davis & Drew Arnold. Guitar players from Columbus, OH death metal band SANGUISUGABOGG. New album “HIDEOUS AFTERMATH” out now! https://instagram.com/sanguisugaboggband Enter to win a Quad Cortex at our new PATREON: https://patreon.com/garzapodcast 00:00 - Riff: Metallica - Fuel 02:28 - Drew’s Pedalboard & Tone 03:5…

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EXECUTION | Koda Kobain: Myspace Deathcore Revival & Tattoo Culture 2:11:08

1M ago2:11:08

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We sit down with Koda Kobain, vocalist of Myspace deathcore revival band Execution. We talk a TON about the piercing & tattoo world, the Myspace revival, joining the band, upcoming EP, recording with Noah of Rev3rent, the Kentucky scene & so much more. KODA KOBAIN: https://www.instagram.com/koda2br00tal/ EXECUTION: https://www.instagram.com/executi…

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207 - ENTHEOS: Balancing Marriage, Metal & Believing in Yourself 1:33:58

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Garza sits down in-person with Chaney Crabb & Navene Koperweis of alternative metal band ENTHEOS. Catch them on tour now! https://instagram.com/entheosofficial 00:00 - Des Moines, IA 06:40 - Balancing Marriage & Entheos 13:57 - Figuring Out Entheos as a Two-Piece 19:54 - Chaney’s Influences // Des Moines Scene 25:10 - Navene’s Early Musical Influen…

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MONSTERS (FRANKIE PIERRI) | Chicago Deathcore & The Truth Behind The Band's Breakup 2:28:57

1M ago2:28:57

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Frankie Pierri, vocalist of Chicago deathcore band Monsters, joins us this week to talk about growing up homeschooled, finding community in the metal scene, the Chicago metal scene, the start of Monsters & their iconic "The Righteous Dead" album, False Prophet Records, getting chewed up by the music industry & how the band ultimately met it's demis…

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Broken Time: Show up for the Showcase at Sundown (ATXMP Showcase Artist) 37:54

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Broken Time Jake and Alyus, a metal band from Temple, Texas. They discuss their journey to the WACKEN Metal Fest, their experiences at live shows, the dynamics within the band, and their writing process for new music. The conversation also touches on t…

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EP #177 - Matt Flood (Caskets / ex-Silhouettes) 52:25

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On this episode I'm joined by Caskets vocalist, Matt Flood. We talk about their newly released third album 'The Only Heaven You'll Know', its personal and vulnerable lyrics, some of the easter eggs on the album's cover, the band's experience recording in LA, moving to live in the US, collaborating with blessthefall on one of their new songs, and lo…

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206 - SPITE: Deathcore, Writing Riffs & Brainrot Addiction 2:03:04

2M ago2:03:04

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Garza sits down in-person with deathcore band SPITE. New album “NEW WORLD KILLER” out now! https://instagram.com/spiteofficial 00:00 - NEW WORLD KILLER 02:28 - Bay Area to Los Angeles 04:40 - Working in Restaurants 07:56 - Alex & Darius Being Siblings 09:02 - Ben Joining the Band 11:13 - Travis Living in Canada & Joining Spite 24:00 - Improving as …

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The Heavyist #291 Missed Radness of September and October 47:28

2M ago47:28

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Hey riff addicts, welcome back to another massive catchup - we got 8 records from the last couple of months that all rule in different waysit's a really mixed back, hopefully something for everyone00:00 Intro00:51 Still in Love - Recovery Language06:45 Massa Nera - The Emptiness of All Things12:47 Blindfolded and Led To The Woods - The Hardest Thin…

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DESIGN THE SKYLINE | DANI DOOM: The Return Of The Internet's Most Hated Deathcore Band 1:41:05

2M ago1:41:05

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This week we are joined by Dani Doom, vocalist of the infamous experimental deathcore/metalcore band Design The Skyline. In traditional Brutality Podcast fashion, we go through Dani's musical journey & all of the Extra Large Kids/Design The Skyline lore, including the Surrounded By Silence music video, signing with Victory Records & the hate that c…

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Bridges Ablaze: No Dumpster, Just Fire (ATXMP Showcase Artist) 37:25

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the members Brien and Ruben of Bridges Ablaze, discussing their journey from formation to their upcoming showcase. The conversation covers their experiences in the local music scene, the importance of vocal training, collaboration in songwriting, and the preparation …

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EP #176 - Rachel Rigby & Dave Connolly (False Reality) 43:32

2M ago43:32

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On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Rachel Rigby and guitarist Dave Connolly of the band False Reality. We discuss their debut album 'Faded Intentions', working with producer Steve Sears (Gallows, Grove Street, TRC, Prowler, The Hell), signing with Hassle Records, the UK hardcore community, pints, and loads more. A new episode will be released e…

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Batlips: It's Like Watching a Pterodactyl Play Bass (ATXMP Showcase Artist) 26:43

2M ago26:43

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan Rayle interviews the band BatLips, discussing their unique sound, evolution, and upcoming performances. The band members share insights into their creative process, live performances, and the vibrant local music scene in Austin. They reflect on their journey, lineup changes, and the …

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205 - GUILT TRIP: Riffs, UK Hardcore Scene & World’s Biggest Circle Pit 1:38:44

2M ago1:38:44

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Garza sits down in-person with Tom Aimson & Jak Maden. From Manchester, UK crossover hardcorel band GUILT TRIP. New single “Burn” out now! https://linktr.ee/guilttriphc 00:00 - Growing Up in Manchester 02:33 - Moho Live Burning Down 06:06 - Manchester Academy/University 07:59 - Riff: Burn 13:13 - Severance 15:25 - Machine Head & Metal in England 19…

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The Heavyist #290 Spite / Despised Icon 33:13

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Today on the show we pitted 2 new Deathcore records against each other to see whose in better shape from the legends and the next generationSpite released New World Killer and it really shows that band are ready to make the jumpand Despised Icon release a new record that proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks Join the Discord! It's full of…

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JOSH GODDARD (ex-SUICIDE SILENCE) | The Man Behind The Mask 2:12:24

2M ago2:12:24

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This week we are joined by Josh Goddard, the legendary masked drummer from the early days of Suicide Silence. We're talking the 2004 demos, the Family Guy Demo and of course the iconic Self-Titled EP. We end up chatting about his whole backstory / lore with the band, getting into drums, stories behind the mask, his exit from Suicide Silence, Mitch …

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The Heavyist #288 Jim from Mastiff / The Acacia Strain 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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This week on the show we are joined by the homie Jim Hodge - vocalist of the Hity City Noise Crew Mastiff to chat about their new EP "For All The Dead Dreams" and their recent move to the wonderful Church Road Recordsalso while we had him we had to have a chat about the MASTERS of heavy The Acacia Strain and their absolutely phenomenal new record "…

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EP #175 - Devin Shidaker (The Acacia Strain / ex-Oceano) 53:02

2M ago53:02

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On this episode I'm joined by The Acacia Strain guitarist, Devin Shidaker. We talk about the band's brand new thirteenth album 'You Are Safe From God Here', exploring different genres and aspects of heavy music, the contrast between their bleak music and goofy music videos, the origin of the nickname "Big Slime", and loads more. A new episode will …

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204 - GWAR | Mike Derks: Censorship, Tragedy & Beavis and Butt-Head 1:27:26

2M ago1:27:26

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Garza sits down in-person with Mike Derks. Guitar player of Richmond, VA heavy metal band GWAR. Best known by his stage name Balsac the Jaws of Death. https://linktr.ee/GWAR SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Being Behind the Scenes 03:14 - Gwar Exhibition in LA 06:35 - VCU, Richmond, VA & Learning Jazz 09:50 - Aggressive…

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SPITE | Darius Tehrani: anger, authenticity & building a timeless legacy 2:01:22

2M ago2:01:22

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Spite vocalist Darius Tehrani joins us this week to talk about the band's new record "New World Killer", the band's inception, influences, being authentic in the music industry, internet discourse/censorship, realities of touring with your heroes, the myspace deathcore revival, horror movies & so much more. DARIUS TEHRANI: https://www.instagram.com…

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ZombieKing: Small town Roots with Texas sized sound 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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The Breakdown In this episode, the ATX Metal Podcast hosts the band Zombie King, discussing their Texas tour, origins, and the importance of community support. The band shares their journey from forming through a Craigslist ad to their latest EP, 'The Reveling.' They reflect on their college experiences, the evolution of their music, and the role o…

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YET STILL WE PRAY (SANTIAGO SILVA & CALEB TELLO) 1:58:33

2M ago1:58:33

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This week we are joined by Santiago Silva & Cabel Tello of brutal revival deathcore band Yet Still We Pray. The band reflects on forming their previous band BirthOfTragedy, early chaotic shows, the explosive growth of the South Florida heavy scene, the influence of Disfiguring The Goddess, vocal olympics, Tracheotomy’s impact on the revival scene &…

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Terminal Decay: Horror Anime's Soundtrack 1:08:34

2M ago1:08:34

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Nick Haas, the creator of Terminal Decay, a deathcore project influenced by horror anime. They discuss Nick's transition from his previous project, The Haas Effect, to Terminal Decay, exploring themes of horror and storytelling through music. The conversation delves into …

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EP #174 - Jono Hawkey & Jack Van Vliet (Bloom) 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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On this episode I'm joined by vocalist Jono Hawkey and drummer Jack Van Vliet of Bloom. We discuss their second album 'The Light We Chase', the meaning behind its title, working with Sam Bassal of Ocean Grove, guest features on the record, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday. ------------------------------ SUPPORT THE PODC…

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203 - PRONG | Tommy Victor: Glenn Danzig, Schecter Guitars & Pioneering Groove Metal 2:25:14

2M ago2:25:14

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Garza sits down in-person with Tommy Victor. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of New York, NY heavy metal band PRONG. Also currently the guitar player for DANZIG. https://prongmusic.com SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Black Sabbath & Heavy Music Influence 04:05 - Nearly 40 Years of Prong 05:27 - Catholic School 07:50 …

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COMA WITCH | Caleb Pels: Technical deathcore, standing out & an obsessive DIY attitude 1:58:05

2M ago1:58:05

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This week we chat with Caleb Pels, bassist/man of many hats for brand new technical deathcore outfit Coma Witch. We get to talk about their debut record "The Forgiveness of Emptyness", the band's inception, writing & recording process, self mixing the record, their place in the deathcore scene, influences, artwork creation as well as his other band…

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The Heavyist #287 AFI / Agriculture 41:16

2M ago41:16

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What's up Heavyists - this week on the show we have 2 recent albums we've been getting VERY excited about, they come from polar opposite ends of our music tastes but they are both equally incredibleAFI released "Silver Bleeds The Black Sun" - a goth rock masterpiece and Agriculture released "The Spiritual Sound" which is an experimental and bafflin…

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EP #173 - Justin Pierre & Josh Cain (Motion City Soundtrack) 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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On this episode I'm joined by frontman Justin Pierre and guitarist Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack. We talk all about their new album 'The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World', the 10-year gap between records, working with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, being involved with the film Dìdi, and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thursday…

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Orodrim: A Musical Reflection on Society 47:13

3M ago47:13

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, host Ryan speaks with Eamon Danzig about his new album, Thanatocracy, and the personal and political themes that inspired it. Eamon shares his journey of overcoming personal struggles, including sobriety, and how these experiences shaped his music. The conversation delves into the importance o…

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202 - TYE TRUJILLO: Bass Riffs, Suicidal Tendencies, Ottto & Playing w/ Korn 1:31:09

2M ago1:31:09

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Garza sits down in-person with Tye Trujillo. Bass player of Los Angeles, CA band OTTTO & current bass player for Venice Beach, CA band SUICIDAL TENDENCIES. New EP “Sweaty Pool” out December 5th! https://ottto.ffm.to/ottto SPONSORS: Sweetwater - https://imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 00:00 - Fender P Bass 02:15 - First Instruments 05:15 - Getting Into Bass …

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BEN SIPTROTT (JEROME, MONSTERS) 2:03:05

3M ago2:03:05

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This week we chat with Ben Siptrott, guitarist of bands Jerome & Monsters. With both bands making a comeback, we get into the humble beginnings of starting Jerome, VFW shows, Eat The Gun & gaining fame after the band's breakup, the Chicago deathcore scene, reuniting 15+ years later, new music, Monsters' reunion & so much more. BEN SIPTROTT: https:/…

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The Heavyist #286 Sanguisugabogg with Tom from Celestial Sanctuary 25:07

3M ago25:07

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welcome back Heavyists! get ready as we discuss the third record from Ohio Death Metal crew Sanguisugabogg "Hideous Aftermath" released on the 10th of October through Century Media Recordsas is customary when discussing tentpole releases from the Death Metal world we are joined by Tom Cronin from UK Death Metal band Celestial Sanctuaryget ready for…

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EP #172 - Pat Kearney (Post Heaven) 36:26

3M ago36:26

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On this episode I'm joined by Post Heaven guitarist, Pat Kearney. We talk all about their new EP 'The Space That's In Between', signing with Greyscale Records, keeping things as DIY as possible, playing alongside bands like Bloom and Fleshwater, shooting the video for their song 'Exit Wound', and loads more. A new episode will be released every Thu…