Best Grindcore Podcasts (2025)

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#1 Record by Big Star: The Blueprint for Power Pop 27:18

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Released in 1972, #1 Record is the debut album by Big Star, a band from Memphis, Tennessee that blended British Invasion melodies with Southern soul and jangly guitar pop. Though it wasn’t a commercial success upon release, the album became one of the most influential records in rock history — laying the groundwork for what would later be called po…

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Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult: Reclaiming Authenticity Through Grunge-Shoegaze and Riot Grrrl Ethics 48:58

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Mercedes Arn-Horn, Tori Kravitz

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Terminus Episode 175 - Dawn. 3:33:44

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After much anticipation, innumerable references on the show, and a shocking number of technical issues, we have arrived with an episode that The Black Metal Guy has been threatening for years. For those unfamiliar, Dawn is one of the finest and also one of the most underappreciated bands of the Swedish 90s melodic black/death metal scene, and one v…

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London Calling by The Clash: Punk Rebellion Meets Rock Revolution 37:08

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A bass-smashing cover. Nineteen tracks that refuse to sit still. And a city’s pulse pressed into vinyl. We spin The Clash’s London Calling and pull apart why this double album still feels urgent, generous, and wildly playable decades later. From the title track’s warning siren to the upbeat surprise of Train in Vain, we follow the thread that ties …

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Skylarking by XTC: Studio Perfection and Pastoral Pop Genius 35:50

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Released in 1986, Skylarking stands as one of XTC’s most celebrated and cohesive works—a shimmering, pastoral pop masterpiece that marries the band’s sharp songwriting with lush, orchestral production. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the album was conceived as a conceptual song cycle tracing the arc of an English summer’s day, paralleling the stages of …

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Mary Westfall: Wild Tour Stories with Former Rockstar Private Chef for Travis Barker, and more 1:03:33

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Mary Westfall, Tori Kravitz

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

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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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Eat a Peach by The Allman Brothers Band: Southern Rock’s Bittersweet Triumph 31:41

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The Allman Brothers Band’s Eat a Peach (1972) is both a celebration of their fiery Southern rock sound and a poignant farewell to founding guitarist Duane Allman, who died in a motorcycle accident during its recording. The album is a hybrid of studio tracks, live performances, and unfinished sessions completed after Duane’s passing, making it both …

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Ethan McCarthy Returns! (Primitive Man) 1:14:48

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Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. Ethan McCarthy, vocalist and guitarist of @PrimitiveMan returns to the podcast to discuss what hima and the band have been up to over the past 5 years since he was last on.We talk about the new album "Observance" out now on @relapserecords mental health, AI, live sound, politics and so much more. …

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

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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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Live Through This by Hole: Catharsis and Riot Grrrl Rage 35:10

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Live Through This (1994) by Hole is a raw, emotionally charged album that captures the turbulent spirit of the 1990s alternative rock scene. Released just a week after the death of Kurt Cobain and only months before the tragic passing of bassist Kristen Pfaff, the record is both deeply personal and culturally resonant. Courtney Love’s fierce vocals…

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Jess Allanic of Calva Louise: Jump In The Abyss of Sci-Fi Inspired, Genre-Bending Rock 1:06:22

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Jess Allanic, Tori Kravitz

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Scum by Napalm Death: Grindcore’s Explosive Genesis 30:32

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Scum by Napalm Death is one of the most important and influential extreme metal albums ever released. Put out in 1987 on Earache Records, it’s widely regarded as the birth point of grindcore—a genre that fused the speed and aggression of hardcore punk with the heaviness and brutality of death and thrash metal. The record is notorious for its breakn…

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The Heavyist #287 AFI / Agriculture 41:16

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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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Workingman’s Dead by Grateful Dead: Roots Rock Reinvented 33:29

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Workingman’s Dead (1970) is one of the Grateful Dead’s most celebrated and influential albums, marking a sharp turn from their earlier, more experimental psychedelic sound toward a rootsier, song-focused approach. Recorded quickly and on a tight budget after years of heavy touring and debt, the record draws heavily from folk, country, and Americana…

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Kami Kehoe: Heartbreak, Viral Rock Hits, and Childhood Dreams Coming True 55:34

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Kami Kehoe, Tori Kravitz

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Mike Hill (Tombs) 56:50

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Mike Hill from Tombs returns to the podcast for his 3rd appearance. Mike has been a long time supporter of the podcast and his band has a new record coming out after 5 years called "Feral Darkness" Mike and I discuss this time frame of writing and recording and the collaborative nature of this record. We also talk a little about horror films and Ha…

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Interview with CORONER (2025) 17:32

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Show your support to Coroner: Coroner – Official Website | Swiss Thrash Metal Pioneers

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

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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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The Heavyist #285 Intercourse / Atomic Rule and the post-ETID Bands 30:14

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Hey everyonean amalgamation of 2 episodes we did recentlywe talked about "How I Fell In Love With The Void" - the latest offering from the wonder Connecticut Noise Rock band Intercourseand we also chatted about the new EP "With Skull Crushing Force" from Atomic Rule, the new project from former Every Time I Die riff-lord Andy Williams and we compar…

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That’s the Way of the World by Earth, Wind & Fire: Soul-Funk & Spiritual Unity 29:34

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That’s the Way of the World (1975) is often considered Earth, Wind & Fire’s defining statement, blending soul, funk, jazz, and gospel into a sound that was both deeply spiritual and irresistibly danceable. Released at the height of the band’s creative powers, the album embodies the vision of Maurice White, who sought to create music that was uplift…

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Johnny Ciardullo (Carcosa) 1:05:16

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Welcome to this installment of Heavy Metal History. My guest was Johnny Ciardullo vocalist of Carcosa (Also writes guitar for Carcosa and plays in Angelmaker)Johnny came on the podcast where we had an in depth conversation about the themes of the bands new album and a lengthy conversation about trauma and the importance of mental health. 0:20 Johnn…

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Before and After Science by Brian Eno: Art Rock Meets Ambient Vision 37:00

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Before and After Science (1977) by Brian Eno is one of his most acclaimed solo albums, bridging his experimental rock sensibilities with the ambient style he would soon pioneer. The record is structured almost like two different worlds: the first half is energetic, angular, and rhythm-driven, while the second half drifts into ethereal, meditative t…

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Haley Roughton of Gore.: Depictions of Soft Femininity in Brutal Metalcore 50:34

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Tori Kravitz, Haley Roughton

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Into the Void with Evan Husney and Jason Eisener 57:52

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Joining me on this installment of Heavy Metal History is Evan Husney and Jason Eisener, Writer's and Executive Producer's of the new Hulu show about the history of the metal genre "Into the Void" the show delves into 8 stories of various metal moments and shows the raw humanity and emotion derived in each of them. Evan and Jason have also worked to…

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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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The Heavyist #284 Brent Mills from Greyhaven 32:39

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This week on the show Gary sat down with Brent Mills, vocalist of Louisville, Kentucky based post hardcore band Greyhaven to chat about the band and their new record "Keep It Quiet" coming out October 10th through Solid State Recordshe was an absolutely lovely bloke and a pleasure to chat tothanks a lot Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing…

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Madi Watkins of Year Of The Knife: Finding Normalcy After a Near-Death Experience 53:17

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Madi Watkins, Tori Kravitz

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Terminus Episode 174 - Sacramentum and the Roots of Swedish Black/Death 1:55:53

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In the wake of the passing of Nisse Karlén into eternity, it seems only appropriate to pay tribute to a titan of extreme metal. Sacramentum's unique style of melodic black/death metal not only placed them directly alongside bands like Dissection and Dawn, but established melodic ideas and ambitious structural methodologies that would only take root…

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The Heavyist #283 Tony and Stefan from Crippling Alcoholism 1:46:57

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Welcome Heavyist's to another instalment of the show - this week Sonny was joined by Tony Castrati and Stefan Iglesias from the Boston based Post Punk/Doom/Sludge/Rock/Dance (blimey it gets harder and harder to categorise this lot) legends Crippling Alcoholism ahead of the release of their new album Camgirl - released September 12th through Portray…

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Forever Changes by Love: Psychedelic Elegance in Turbulent Times 29:00

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Forever Changes by Love, released in 1967, is a lush, intricate, and hauntingly beautiful blend of psychedelic rock, folk, and baroque pop. Recorded during a turbulent time for the band and for frontman Arthur Lee personally, the album stands apart from the louder, fuzz-driven sounds of the era by embracing a more acoustic, orchestral approach. Gen…

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The Heavyist #283 Tony and Stefan from Crippling Alcoholism 1:47:19

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Welcome Heavyists to another installment of the show - this week Sonny was joined by Tony Castrati and Stefan Iglesias from the Boston based Post Punk/Doom/Sludge/Rock/Dance (blimey it gets harder and harder to categorise this lot) legends Crippling Alcoholism ahead of the release of their new album Camgirl - released September 12th through Portray…

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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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VCTMS: Meredith Henderson's Physical and Mental Fortitude to Become a Drummer and Songwriter 46:10

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Meredith discusses all the behind-the-scenes work she's always put into the band, the origins of the band name, and the song that made her want to learn drums in the first place on Rock Band! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Sergio Soto (Imperialist) 1:09:05

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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. My guest was Sergio Soto, guitarist and vocalist for Californian Black Metal band Imperialist. Sergio was on the podcast before but it is one of the rare "lost" episodes of the podcast. We stayed in touch over the years and with the release of their upcoming album "Prime" I had Sergio back on to talk ab…