And Now The Band

Mike from Fight From Within joins me for a conversation that jumps all over the place. We talk about social media management, the band (of course!), there's a little football discussion and what the band has coming up (Tour announcement this week!). Fight From Within are a newer band that are making waves with their aggressive style and their entertaining live show. This is a band that has gro...

The dudes in Las Vegas based Sonolith join me for an in-depth conversation about the band, touring, vegas and so much more! There's conversation about Planet Desert Rock Fest next year and what the band plans to do over the next year. Join us for a fun filled conversation! Sonolith are a stoner doom band based out of Las Vegas Nevada. Their tunes are heavy and spacey. They take you on a journe...

Mark, of Canadian based Quiet Earth, joins me for a conversation about the band. We talk pretty in-depth about the roots of the band and what's going on in the coming months. With a new full length coming out October 18th on Ancient Temple Recordings, they're excited to get some more things going for the band! We also talk about some other bands you may want to listen to! They're fun,...

Ron Holzner (Legions of Doom, The Skull, Trouble, Debris Inc, Earthen Grave) joins me for an in-depth conversation about Legions of Doom and their debut album "The Skull 3". We talk lyrics, music, bourbon and about everything under the sun. Stinkerbell makes an appearance! The 2021 passing of vocalist Eric Wagner (The Skull, ex-Trouble, Blackfinger, etc.) looms over LEGIONS OF DOOM’s deb...

Goat Major is a fantastic Occult Stoner/Doom band making waves out of Wales UK with their amazing blend of instruments. Their latest album "Rituals" (released in March on Ripple Music) is a fantastic blend of their influences! The Guys of Goat Major join me for a conversation about the band and how they came to be in touch with Ripple in such a short time. They hustle and don't stop....

Seamus of Boston based Post Hardcore band My Fictions, joins me for an in-depth conversation about the band. We talk about the hiatus the band took between 2014 and 2020. The effect that covid had on the band and where they are now. We talk about their latest album "Touch of Glass" and the time it took to complete it. Touch of Glass from My Fictions is a solid piece of work. From the sta...

Hell Is Other People is a fantastic Canadian band described as Blackgaze/Post Metal. Their sound is fantastic and they have a new album coming out! These dudes joined me for an in-depth conversation about the band, their music and some other killer bands that they feel you should listen to. Take a little time and give this a listen. It's Random, It's fun, It's what you needed today! #h...

While on tour with Frozen Soul, Gates To Hell and Enforced. Trey from Creeping Death joined me for an in-depth conversation about the tour, growing up and his musical influences. Creeping Death played Portal Louisville that night and the bill was stacked. The crowd was wild and super pleased to have this tour come through Louisville. Portal does a killer job of having a killer space for bands to c...

After their show with Supreme Mystic, Serpent Moon Overdrive and Goose Hydra...Last Call in Jonestown joined me for a quick conversation about the bands history, some show highlights and some other random stuff (lots of Detroit talk). Last Call In Jonestown were on a weekender with another Detroit band Supreme Mystic. They were joined by Louisville's Goose Hydra and Serpent Moon Overdrive at M...

Dome, of Italian Death Metal badasses "Fulci" joins me for a conversation about their latest album "Duck Face Killings" and their upcoming tour plans. They're hitting the States with some awesome legends on the Devastation of the Nation Tour in November and December this year. We discuss their progress and adding a human drummer. We discuss recording at Morrisound Studios w...

On Episode 98 of And Now The Band: Alex from California based Vile Rites joins me for a conversation about the band and their upcoming album "Senescence". We discuss some funny power stories from shows we've been to, how the album came to be. It was great hearing about Alexs influences for music. Vile Rites is a Northern California based Progressive Death Metal Band with intricate ar...

Joe from Massachusetts based Within The Ruin joins me for an in-depth conversation about their upcoming album Phenomena II. We talk about the process of writing and recording, playing shows and a shift with the band with Covid. Progressive deathcore outfit WITHIN THE RUINS will unleash their long-awaited new full-length, Phenomena II, August 23rd through MNRK Heavy today. Phenomena II serves as th...

Ewen from Irish instrumental band "And So I Watch You From Afar" joins me for an indepth conversation the day after the final night of their North American tour with Caspian. And So I Watch You From Afar has been going for close to 20 years. Their journey is a sentimental journey with peaks and valleys. From playing their first shows to local crowds to touring the world in support of the...

Simon and Brandon of Florida based Deathcore band Tracheotomy join me for an in-depth conversation about the band. We got to deep dive into their influences and what makes them both tick. They're out there grinding day after day and constantly hitting the road and creating to keep this train rolling. Tracheotomy are currently on tour with Louisville based Surfaced. Their live show looks electr...

2/3 of North Carolina instrumental band Kult Ikon join me for a bunch of Tom foolery. We talk about the band, their latest release "Black Iron Prison" and a bunch of random stuff. We talk about influences and how the band writes, which is a little different from others. There may or may not be an appearance of the fart kazoo. Kult Ikon have a solid release with Black Iron Prison. 4 songs...

Steve Maple of Killcrown and Michigan Metal Fest, joins me for an in-depth conversation about Michigan Metal Fest (August 24th 2024). Something I found super cool was how Steve spoke so highly of the crew that puts this on each year. Everyone is integral to the festival and each person makes it a little easier to get done. 2024 sees acts such as Recorruptor and Casket Robbery (2 amazing bands that...

Greg Jacobs, Author of Hell on Wheels, Tour Stories) spends some time chatting with me about the book. Originally released in 1994, there has been an increased interest in the stories presented within the book. Greg took time to revise the original add some stories, take out some stories and release a freshened up version. Hell on Wheels comes from someone who loves to hear the tour stories from t...

Jake Taylor of Australian based Metalcore band "In Hearts Wake" joins me for an in depth conversation about the band and their latest release "Incarnation". This release brought the best out of the band to create such a fantastic album as a 4 piece after recently losing one of their members. Jake discusses where the idea for the the song names came from and what this is continu...

John Bush joins me for an in depth discussion about Category-7, the newest Heavy Metal Supergroup featuring some of the most prominent people in Heavy Metal today. Jack Gibson, Mike Orlando, Phil Demmel, Jason Bittner and of course, John Bush. John and I talk about a myriad of things from the early days of Armored Saint to the newest Category-7. John talks about the start of C7 and the mix of mind...

Robb of Colorado based Hashtronaut joins me for a conversation about the band and their latest release No Return. The album starts out strong and gives you a fantastic trip through the jungle of life. There's talk about an upcoming tour "Road To Ripple" with some of our favorites in Temple of the Fuzz Witch and a few dates with some other favorites in Crop! This tour is bound to blow...

The guys from Canada based Absorb join me for an in-depth conversation. We talk about everything from how the band started to the creation of their newest EP "Smog". Absorb is a 5 piece Death/Doom outfit based out of Hamilton, Ontario. They have been making waves in the industry with their crushing mix of these heavy genres. Their latest EP Smog is a banger that will blow your mind with...

The dudes of Bongfoot spend some time chatting with me about their plans. We talk about "Help! The Humans..." and how it starts with End Times. There's a new direction with this album and the guys are happy to discuss it in detail. The album came about pretty damn interesting! We'll leave that for you to learn about. The dudes of Bongfoot don't know how to slow down. With a r...

Kentucky is known for Horse Racing and Bourbon. Let it be known that those in the know, also know that Kentucky holds some amazing music for the world to listen to. One of those Notable acts "Shi" spent some time with me to talk about the band, the musical landscape among other things. 2 large parts of the conversation revolved around "Holler Of Doom" and the upcoming Mag Fest!...

Through Mists is a one man project best descirbed as Avant-Garde black metal. With the entire project being self produced, it takes you to places you don't see coming at all. James is a dad, a husband, a musician and much more. We discuss what made Through Mists come to be and what to expect from the project in the future. The latest release Branches is a journey in life and each release is a...

Brian Fair, of Shadows Fall, Downpour and Overcast, spends some time talking with me about everything going on. Shadows Fall has been working on new music (oh emm gee!), they have a 20 year anniversary show for 'The War Within' at the Worcester Palladium in December. We talk about everything from the Shadows Fall reunion in 2021 to the current shows they have coming up and what that's...