Best Morgoth Podcasts (2025)

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From Elvis to Extreme Metal: A Chat w/ Taylor Danley 1:12:12

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Metal YouTuber and fellow Oregonian Taylor Danley shows up with riffs, opinions, and a tube-amp habit that could brown out a neighborhood. We trace the path from Elvis ukulele kid to extreme-metal lifer, then get into the real fight: cranked amps vs. modeling. We make the case for the Boss Tube Amp Expander (turn it up, keep your lease), why an Axe…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #107 Guitarist/Bassist/Drummer/Vocalist Daniel Cichos aka Avenger (Nocturnal, Angel Of Damnation, Black Priest Of Satan, Terrorazor, x-Bestial Desecration) brings over 27 years ... 3:37:46

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Send us a text Guitarist/Bassist/Drummer/ and vocalist, Daniel Cichos, aka Avenger (Nocturnal, Black Priest Of Satan, Angel Of Damnation, Ancient Lore, Scalare, Void Spectre, x-Bestial Desecration) and owner of Deathstrike Records visits the Morgue to talk about his Metal journey that goes back over 27 years. See you at the Morgue! music: Nocturnal…

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The 1-800 Number That Built Mojotone 1:04:39

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Mojotone has been “that place that has everything” for decades—but how did a parts house become an OEM powerhouse? Blake talks with Mojotone’s Andy Turner and Michael McWhorter about the wild ride from surplus pallets and a borrowed warehouse to building cabinets and amps for the biggest names in guitar. We dig into the early Mojotone years, why tu…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #106 Guitarist/Bassist/Vocalist Ed Miller aka Nameless Void (Negative Plane, Cultes Des Ghoules, X-Occultation, X-After Death) visits the Morgue to talk about his musical path ... 3:24:58

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Send us a text Guitarist/Bassist/Vocalist Ed Miller aka Nameless Void (Negative Plane, Cultes Des Ghoules, X-Occultation, X-After Death) visits the Morgue to talk about his musical path and the history of New York’s Black Metal band Negative Plane. See you at the Morgue! music: Negative Plane- Poison and the Crucifix Negative Plane- Advent of the B…

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How Parrotdice Guitars Became Portland’s Favorite Weird-Gear Hang 1:22:41

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Some kids take apart toys. Jay Sasseen popped the backplate on a red Squier and never looked back. That curiosity turned into Parottdice Guitars, a Multnomah Village spotwhere weird gear and rad people hang out. We talk about the "gear flipping hustle" that became a real-deal guitar shop with a simple creed that actually works: fix things well, pri…

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Matt Parker vs. The Bass VI: Strings, Mods, and Mayhem 1:32:01

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Matt Parker plays bass like a guy who read the manual and then set it on fire for warmth. We talk the strange magic of the Bass VI: why the new Squier Classic Vibe fixes the old headaches, and which mods turn wobble into weapon. Matt rolls through rigs like a responsible maniac: Ashdown heads into a 6x10 for moving air, the LB-30 with built-in load…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #105 Vocalist Erick Neyra (Goat Semen, Evil Damn, X-Saram, X-Black Angel) spreads the 25 year bloody history of Lima's Goat Semen! 3:55:41

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Send us a text Vocalist/Artist Erick Neyra (Goat Semen, Evil Damn, x-Black Angel, x-Saram) visits the Morgue for almost 3 hours to talk about the 25 year history of Peru’s Goat Semen and his other projects past and present. We will also discuss the recent tour, his label Austral Holocaust Productions and much more. See you at the Morgue! Music: Goa…

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From Dead Radios to Living Tone: The Origin of R2R Electric 1:07:01

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Chris Vincent (a.k.a. DJLavalamp) joins the podcast to tell the story of how a punk kid with a busted guitar wound up building some of the most coveted point-to-point, vintage style guitar pedals on the planet. We get into the weird alchemy of germanium transistors (spoiler: they melt if you look at them sideways), scavenging tubes out of dead reel…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #104 Bassist/Guitarist/Vocalist Sergeant Salsten (Deathhammer, Torpedo, Impunger, x-Warfield) drags the Morgue Into the Blackness of Hell! 2:26:43

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Send us a text Bassist/Guitarist/Vocalist Sergeant Salsten (Deathhammer, Torpedo, Impunger, x-Warfield) visits the Morgue to give us a look into his musical journey and a history lesson on Norway’s Death Black Speed Metal band Deathhammer. We will also discuss their new record “Crimson Dawn” that comes out on Hell’s Headbangers Records. See you at …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #103 Guitarist Markus Kuschke, aka Infernal (Desaster, Doom Cult Commando, Moontowers) brings 37 Years of Total Desaster to the Morgue! 3:24:18

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Send us a text Guitarist Markus Kuschke, aka Infernal (Desaster, Doom Cult Commando, Moontowers) visits the Morgue to talk about the 37 year history of Germany’s Black thrash Metal maniacs Desaster. He gives us a look into the Hellsbanger's Metal club, his other bands Moontowers and Doom Cult Commando, touring and much more. We even get a visit fro…

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$36, Some Guitars, and a Federal Investigation (Mike Mitchell of The Kingsmen) 37:24

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This week we’re dusting off a true gem from the Tone Mob archives! My 2019 conversation with Mike Mitchell of The Kingsmen. Recorded live in a Portland cigar bar, this one dives into the chaotic birth of garage rock and the most famous three chords in history: Louie Louie. Mike tells the story of how the band cut the track in a one-hour, $36 record…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #102 Alessio "Dog" Medici Vocalist/Guitarist/Bassist (Violentor, x-Hobbs Angel Of Death, x-Mentors) of Italy's Thrash/Speed Metal band Violentor brings a Storm of Blasphemies ... 1:46:39

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Send us a text Vocalist/Bassist/Guitarist Alessio Medici (Violentor, X-Hobbs Angel Of Death, X- Adrenocromo, X-Lex Inferi) calls into the Morgue from the road to talk about his musical journey, life on the road, and some history of Italy’s Thrash/Speed metal band Violentor. See you at the Morgue! music: Violentor-Too Loud Violentor-The Return Of Th…

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Morgoth Beatz: Heavy Riffs, Studio Secrets, and Touring with the Titans 1:04:06

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Hold on to your hats folks! Morgoth Beatz is back, and yet again, he's got a whole lot more than just a cool name. After a couple of years off, the man behind Seven Hours After Violet talks about going from studio wizardry to touring the globe with the likes of Korn, Slipknot, and Avenged Sevenfold. What started as a small project with Shavo from S…

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Pizza, Pickups & Pastrami: Ian Galbraith of Carlson Block 1:09:56

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What do world-class pizza and handbuilt guitars have in common? More than you'd think! On this episode of The Tone Mob Podcast, Blake sits down with Ian Galbraith, owner of Carlson Block—an incredible pizzeria tucked in the tiny town of Wilkeson, Washington. Ian shares the story of how he left photography behind to restore a 1910 building, build a …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #101 Guitarist Nige Rockett (Onslaught) Brings the Sound of Violence to the Morgue! (Interview) 2:54:35

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Send us a text Guitarist Nige Rockett (Onslaught) visits the Morgue to talk about his 43 year old musical journey. On this episode Nige takes us back to Bristol, England where it all began. We talk about the the band's start, the early demos, touring with Motörhead, member changes, health issues, the band's discography, including their latest recor…

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Kemper Regrets, Milkman Magic & That One Perfect Les Paul (Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn) 1:01:44

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Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn joins Blake to talk tone, songwriting, and the joys (and occasional heartbreak) of Les Pauls that refuse to stay in tune. They get into the band’s humble beginnings, Andrew’s early love for whiny punk-pop, and why their latest record Pyramid Scheme of Grief nearly didn’t sound the way it was supposed to (spoiler: the K…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #100 Legendary Bassist Terry Butler (Obituary, Inhuman Condition, Left To Die, X-Death, X-Massacre, X-Six Feet Under) Gives the Morgue a old school lesson in Vengeance! (Interview ... 3:37:50

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Send us a text Legendary Bassist Terry Butler (Obituary, Inhuman Condition, Left To Die, X-Death, X-Massacre, X-Six Feet Under) hangs on the Morgue and helps us celebrate our 100th episode. Terry takes us on a deep dive into his musical journey that goes back over 40 years. We talk about the old Florida scene, His days with Death, Massacre, Six Fee…

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This Guitar Tech Hates Pizza. And Loves Floyd Roses? 1:06:50

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Nate Wood of Stahman Guitars joins Blake to talk about guitars, burnout, mindset, surviving the hustle, and why building your dream job might accidentally turn into a nightmare if you’re not careful. It’s part Lutherie, part therapy, part field guide to doing creative work without losing your mind. They get into everything from learning piano in Ut…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #99 Mexico’s Black Metal horde Luciferian Rites takes the Morgue to the other side of Hell! (Interview) 2:23:17

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Send us a text Mexico’s Black Metal horde Luciferian Rites visit the Tampa Morgue to talk about the band’s 19 year history and much more. See you at the Morgue! Music: Luciferian Rites-Incinerated Cross Luciferian Rites-Under The Devils Cross Luciferian Rites-The Other Side Of Hell Luciferian Rites -Oath of Midnight Ashes contact: thetampamorgue@gm…

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How Rich Renken Accidentally Helped Shape Modern Guitar Tone 1:28:37

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What do Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, Line 6's Spider amps, and some of the wildest custom guitars on earth have in common? Rich Renken. In this episode, Rich walks Blake through decades in the gear trenches—starting as a bassist in church bands, engineering records with 90s rock royalty, helping invent products that changed the amp game, and now …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #98 Vocalist/Guitarist Adam Scott (Cardiac Arrest, x-Rellik) Dissects 28 years of Chicago Crypt Robbing Death Metal! (Interview) 2:41:53

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Send us a text Vocalist/Guitarist Adam Scott (Cardiac Arrest, x-Rellik) visits the Morgue to talk about the 28 year history of Chicago’s Cardiac Arrest. Adam takes us deep into the early days of the band, the Chicago underground in the 2000's, touring and much more. See you at the Morgue! music: Cardiac Arrest-I saw Red Cardiac Arrest-This Is How Y…

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Inside the Pedal Lab with Relient K’s Matt Hoopes 1:08:49

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Matt Hoopes is back on the show! Blake and Matt catch up on all things Relient K—from packed DIY shows at Brown’s Diner to opening for Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan. They dive into what it means to be a touring musician as a grown-up, the joys of building a “new boat” for the band, and why some of the most meaningful shows don’t happen on giant fes…

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Angband: The Fortress of Flame and Shadow | Tolkien Lore 7:39

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Forged by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, in defiance of the Valar, Angband was more than a fortress. It was a forge of flame and shadow, where orcs, dragons, and Balrogs were bred to wage war upon Elves and Men. In this full-length Tolkien lore documentary, we uncover the dark history of Angband — from its founding in the Elder Days to its destructi…

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The Army of the Dead: Cursed Oaths and Broken Kings | Tolkien Lore 10:37

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Deep beneath the mountains of Middle-earth, an oath once sworn sealed the fate of a king and his people. In this episode, we uncover the haunting tale of the Army of the Dead — cursed by Isildur, bound by shame, and feared by all. Echoes of Angband brings you this immersive Tolkien lore episode, rich with First and Third Age history. Support us on …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #97 Vocalist/Bassist Lord Sabathan (Heinous, Slaughter Messiah, Sabathan, x-Enthroned, x-Morbid Death, x-Dawn Of Crucifixion, x-Dying Corpse) Takes the Morgue into Satan's Realm ... 2:50:18

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Send us a text Legendary Vocalist/Bassist Lord Sabathan (Heinous, Slaughter Messiah, Sabathan, x-Enthroned, x-Morbid Death, x-Dawn Of Crucifixion, x-Dying Corpse, x-Horacle) visits the Morgue to talk about his musical journey that goes back over 39 years. See you at the Morgue! music: Enthroned-Tales From a Blackened Horde. Slaughter Messiah- Crypt…

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Springsteen’s Movie Had a Problem. JD Simo Fixed It. 1:07:25

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What happens when a guitar wizard stumbles face-first into Hollywood? JD Simo is back, and this time he’s not just laying down licks. He’s coaching movie stars, babysitting vintage synths, and fixing million-dollar screwups the prop department didn’t even notice. He walks us through how a phone call from producer Dave Cobb turned into a full-blown …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #96 Vocalist/Guitarist/Bassist Noelia Garza (Hexella) takes the Morgue into the Ancient Gaping Mouth of Texas's Hexella! (Interview) 2:52:38

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Send us a text Vocalist/Guitarist/Bassist Noelia Garza of Texas Black ‘N’ Roll band Hexella will visit the Morgue to talk about everything Hexella and the band’s upcoming record on Hells Headbangers Records “The Ancient Gaping Mouth”. See you at the Morgue! music: Hexella-Blood Ejaculate Chaos Poser Hate- No Answers Here ~Lair~- Aires Obscuros Hexe…

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Joel Korte, Chase Bliss, and Vintage Blake 1:07:09

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Way back in the sepia-toned past of podcasting (circa 2016), I sat down with Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio — before the blinking lights took over the world and before I fully understood how microphones work. Can you believe that this episode is almost a decade old? What a wild ride it's been! This episode has it all: – Engineering nerdery – Emoti…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #95 Finnish Guitarist/Bassist Taavi Perkinen, aka Crusher (Morgal, White Baroness, Sperm Angel, x-Powar) drags the Morgue into the Death Vortex. (Interview) 2:38:58

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Send us a text On this episode Finnish Guitarist/Bassist Taavi Perkinen, aka Crusher (Morgal, White Baroness, Sperm Angel, x-Powar) visits the Morgue to talk about the past and present of Black Metal band Morgal, growing up in Finland, his other projects, Morgal's upcoming record and much more. See you at the Morgue! music: Morgal- Golden Son Of Sa…

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Jay Leonard J: Fuzz, Ghosts & Speedos—A Guitarist’s Midlife Crisis (Kinda) 1:04:54

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Jay Leonard J turned 40 and decided to do everything all at once. Theater? Check. NAMM emcee? Check. Launching a new Yamaha Pacifica? Sure, why not. Recording a full-length album in the middle of a life tornado? Of course. In this episode, Blake catches up with his longtime pal and one of the internet’s finest tone freaks to talk about the wildest …

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #94 Guitarist/Vocalist Matt Bishop (Human Artifacts, Horrific Demise, x-Lividity) brings his Principles of Sickness to the Morgue! 3:10:54

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Send us a text Vocalist Matt Bishop (Human Artifacts, Horrific Demise, Womp Ray, x-Lividity) visits the morgue to talk about the latest on Human Artifacts, His other projects past and present, his days booking the Central Illinois Metal Fest and more. See you at the Morgue! original air date 6/11/2025 music by: Lividity-Pussy Lover Horrific Demise-…

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From TikTok to Travis Tritt’s Living Room (with Dillon Weldon) 1:09:59

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From anonymous attic guitars to Travis Tritt’s guest room, Dillon Weldon’s story is a country song in the making. Blake sits down with the host of The Drifting Cowboy Podcast to talk about how a kid with no industry connections, a busted Taylor, and a Johnny Paycheck cassette somehow wound up at the heart of Nashville's old-school revival. They cov…

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The Tampa Morgue- Episode #93 Vocalist/Guitarist/Bassist Jano Alfaro (Anal Vomit, Evil Priest, Tenebrion) brings the Graveless Dead to the Morgue! (Interview) 2:23:54

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Send us a text Vocalist/Guitarist/Bassist Jano Alfaro (Anal Vomit, Evil Priest, Tenebrion) stops by the Morgue before heading out on the “Demoniac Flagellations 2025 20th Anniversary European Tour” to talk about the latest on Peru’s Anal Vomit. We also discuss his other projects past and present, growing up in the Peruvian Metal scene, touring, and…

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Mary Gauthier Wasn’t ‘Supposed’ to Make It — But She Did It Anyway 57:14

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In this episode, Blake sits down with legendary singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier for a deep, honest, and surprisingly gear-heavy chat. Mary didn’t pick up songwriting seriously until her mid-thirties—after years as a Boston-based chef, restaurant owner, and, as she puts it, a total mess. But once she got sober and started hitting open mics, everythi…