Dudes Talk Rock

In this episode, the dudes had a great opportunity and sat down with Kyle Garrison. This one is a bit different as we usually talk to a band member or about bands with our friends. Although Kyle doesn’t play in a band he is deep rooted into the metal music scene. With a total of over 300k followers Kyle is the admin and creator of 2 big social media groups. Hear us discuss his journey into creatin...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with one of our buddies and discuss their favorite 90s artists. Did we name the best of the best? Probably not! Did we say the ones you would’ve? I doubt it! Did we forget a ton of better bands/artists, absolutely!! We aren’t here to discuss what the chart toppers were or just the famous records that came from this decade. This is a few of the dudes personal pic...

In this episode, the dudes had the absolute pleasure to talk to Doug “the douger” Spangenberg. Starting in the late 90s Doug has worked with anyone and everyone in the industry. You may or may not know Doug’s name but you have definitely seen some of his work rather it be the lamb of god killadelphia dvd, his work with Pharell Williams, the sounds of the underground dvd, and many others. Hear us t...

In this episode, the dudes had the opportunity to talk with 2/3 of the band FM Rodeo, singer/songwriter Troy and drummer Johnny. Hailing out of the hill county of Texas FM Rodeo has been stirring the pot since 2000. Listen to us talk about promoting your band in 2023 and keeping the DIY attitude alive, the FM Rodeo story, and Johnny. Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the show!!

In this episode, the dudes had the absolute pleasure to chat with Scott Mellinger from the legendary band Zao. Here us chat with Scott about watching his grandfather play guitar as a child, the double edged sword of social media and the effect on the music industry, The Dillinger Escape Plan and blowing fire and much much more…Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the show!!

In this episode, the dudes had the chance to sit down and talk with Dave “lurk” Truax. You may not know the name lurk but you likely are familiar with his website lambgoat.com Taking over the site in 2022 Lurk starting doing the Lambgoat Vanflip Podcast a few years prior. Hear us chat about how he and some friends not only acquired the name but also started the podcast, our mutual respect for Fred...

In this episode, the dudes had the opportunity to sit down with Trey Pemberton from Texas thrash metal band Creeping Death. Coming out of the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area Creeping Death have been shredding since 2015 and show no signs of stopping anytime soon. Hear Trey talk about how rush changed his life, picking out the band name and getting started, preparing for 30, and what 2023 has in sto...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with Rogelio Lozano from Downset. If you have never heard of downset do yourself a favor and go check them out, after you listen to this episode of course! Going back to the early 90s downset formed out of Los Angeles, California hardcore scene and led to pioneering what was to become rap metal. Hear us chat with Rogelio about his early days as a kid figuring ou...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with Steve Kleisath from The Darling Fire. Starting in 2018 as a post hardcore band, The Darling Fire is running full steam on their second full length record Distortions out on Iodine Recordings. Listen to the dudes talk with Steve about some of the bands both past and present not only he has played in but that also members of the band have played in as well, h...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with Uira from Brazilian punk band End of Pipe. Starting in 2006 End of Pipe is now a staple in the underground punk scene in Brazil. Here us discuss growing up in Brazil discovering music and Uira’s passion for punk rock music. We also talk about his desire to show the world the amazing underground DIY scene Brazil has to offer with both organizations Foreign B...

In this episode, the dudes sit down and discuss a few of their top 3 lists. The topper most of the poppermost if you will. This is the essence of what the podcast was made for. Just some dudes sitting around shooting the shit about some rock. Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the show!!

In this episode, the dudes sit down with one of our buddies and discuss their favorite 80s artists. Did we name the best of the best? Probably not! Did we say the ones you would’ve? I doubt it! Did we forget a ton of better bands/artists, absolutely!! We aren’t here to discuss what the chart toppers were or just the famous records that came from this decade. This is a few of the dudes personal pic...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with their long time friend John Andrew. John Andrew has been in the music industry since his teenage years. Here him discuss being in the local metal scene in the early 00's as a teenager, not only meeting but also sharing the stage with some fellow musicians we have all looked up to, life on the road as a tour manager, and giving up the six string for some cli...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with their long time friend John Andrew. John Andrew has been in the music industry since his teenage years. Here him discuss being in the local metal scene in the early 00's as a teenager, not only meeting but also sharing the stage with some fellow musicians we have all looked up to, life on the road as a tour manager, and giving up the six string for some cli...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with one or our buddies and discuss their favorite 70s records. Did we name the best of the best? Probably not! Did we mention the ones you would've? I doubt it! Did we forget a ton of better bands/artists?? Absolutely!! We aren't here to discuss what the chart toppers were or just the famous records that came from this decade. This is a few of the dudes persona...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with the one and only Rob Chavez from Robb's Metal Works! Hailing from our home city, Robb's Metal Works is the longest standing metal institution in San Antonio. You've heard him talk to some of the biggest names in metal music, now hear him talk rock with the dudes! We discuss everything from the big 7? to hearing his older brothers records as a kid, all the w...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with the homie Andrew from the band Donella Drive. Hailing from San Antonio, Donella Drive is much more than your average "heavy" band blending sounds of progressive rock mixed with post hardcore and twist of something badass!! Hear us chat it up with Andrew about growing up in venues and playing shows, his love for Metallica and the classic Tag Team hit Whoomp!...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with Johnny and Wes from The Heroine. The Heroine is heavy hitting rock n roll band straight from the bars in Texas! Hear us chat it up about the trials and tribulations of being on the road, how the screeching halt of covid impacted the band, and we discuss their new full length titled, Out for Blood, available on all streaming platforms. Find your seats, grab...

In this episode, the dudes sit down and chat with a true OG in the scene Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through and many others. Bleeding Through should need no introduction, if you haven't heard there name just stop now shove a pencil in your ear. Here us talk about new Bleeding Through and future plans for the band, the new generation of the hardcore scene, and we also touch on some of other pro...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with some of the guys from Mourning Sun. Mourning Sun is a super driven band hailing form our home town in San Antonio, Texas. Hear us talk about the good, bad, and ugly on their experience with the YouTube show No Cover. We also discuss the progression of the bands line up and what's to come, and of course new music. Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with the one and only Keith Barney! If you don’t know who Keith is or have never heard his music we truly feel for you.  From legendary hardcore bands Throwdown and Eighteen Visions, Keith is here to talk some rock! We talk about the old Throwdown and Adamantium days, being back on the road in Eighteen Visions after all these years, and new EPs coming out. Find...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with the vegan meathead himself, Daniel Austin. Daniel has been part of the straightedge metal scene for decades. Here us talk about some of the bands he played in like Finer Truth, Die Young and Tooth and Claw to name a few, the way of the vegan meathead, being a power lifter and then some. Laughs were had, beef was squashed and much much more. Find your seats,...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with the dudes from It//That Betrays and discuss the past, present, and future of the band. It//That Betrays is an up and coming band from Austin, Texas and are being the heat for the austin deathcore scene. Hear the dudes ask about the bands drive…literally, influences, and a first listen to their new single DEPTHS. Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the s...

In this episode, the dudes sit down with Gabe and Lazaro of the TXHC band Word is Bond. Proudly waiving the TXHC flag, Word is Bond is a solid fist to your jaw band with an uplifting message. The dudes discuss the life long commitment of being into hardcore, the infamous Texas Terror Fest, UNITY, and much much more!! Find your seats, grab a beer, and enjoy the show!! Word id Bond Spotify Word is B...

In this episode, the dudes sit down and have a chat with some of their buds from Silent Minority. Silent Minority is punk driven alternative rock band who have been playing the stage for over 15 years. Hear the silent minority story, Rick’s international journey for strings, and how grant really feels about playing bass in the band. Grab a beer, find your seats and enjoy the show!  Silent Minority...