Cave Dweller Music

We sit down with the full trio from MNRVA and talk about their debut album Hollow, their favourite horror movies and their unwavering love for all things Motörhead. We also talk about musical hypotheticals, their musical inspirations and influences, artists that people need to listen to, and more. Listen to and order Hollow below: https://mnrva2.bandcamp.com/album/hollow Follow MNRVA: Facebook: ht...

In our first collaboration with Jarrad Robertson of Neptune Wakes music blog, he chats with Douglas Barrett on his recent appointment as drummer for Atlanta noise rock band WHORES., recording their new album, his inspirations as a drummer and their upcoming US and Australian tours. Listen to and order Whores.' new single Imposter Syndrome here: https://whores.bandcamp.com/track/imposter-syndrome F...

We sit down with Patrick Salerno of Grave Next Door and discuss everything from how the band was founded and their signing with Black Doomba Records to his work in the bounty hunting industry. We also discuss the influence of classic heavy metal and punk acts on modern music, touring during the age of Covid, the bizarre popularity of Yacht Rock in the 70s and 80s and much more. Listen to Grave Nex...

We sit down with the awesome Tommy Stewart, owner of Black Doomba Records and member of legendary act Hallows Eve, as well as Tommy Stewart's Dyerwulf, Bludy Gyres and Negative Wall. We talk about everything from owning a label to the 80s metal scene and his touring days with bands like Slayer, Motorhead and Megadeth. We also discuss his transition from thrash/speed metal to doom metal, ways to pr...

As always we are several months late to get this out, but here it is, the fifth instalment of the From the Cave podcast series. This episode we catch up on everything that we've loved the last few months, discuss our upcoming charity sampler, our merch pre-order, James' PR company and say too many stupid things to keep track of. So go give the episode a listen and see what's new and what's coming...

We sit down with Brandon Collins, owner of Morbid and Miserable Records and member of Wasteland Coven. We talk about his label, the artists he has signed and his most recent releases, as well as Wasteland Coven's influences and backstory. We also discuss the underground music scene in the Midwest, his taste in music, what influenced him growing up, his favourite anime and much more. Follow Morbid...

We sit down with all three members of Sacramento's psyched out progressive stoner sludge act Sky Pig and talk all things heavy. We discuss their last EP Hell Is Inside You, their upcoming album (more details TBD)and their musical influences and backgrounds. We also discuss the love that the metal scene has for fantasy, sci-fi and horror movies, discuss classic 70s and 80s movies, talk kung-fu movi...

With a debut album from Bonus Worm having escaped the vault it’s been held in, Matt sits down with Brisbane based multi-instrumentalist, producer, and banjo supremacist Jared Berriman to talk about the recent release. Along the way, they talk about Carly Rae Jepsen’s perfect album, bully people that still play Dungeons and Dragons, and Robert Pattinson looking like Mario. Follow and listen to Jaff...

Well it may be months overdue but here it is, the CDM teams intermittent summary/wrap up of everything we've had going on so far this year. We talk about our upcoming merch, our new Discord server, James' PR business (Cave Dweller Productions) and the Mind Over Metal mental health month charity sampler. We also discuss some of our highlights for the year that didn't make our best of 2021 So Far li...

We sit down with members of Carrion, Hide Tepes (Misfit Toys and Dove Tribe) and Joe Crow (Vanity Kills). We talk about the band's upcoming album Evangelium Haeresis and the shift in their musical direction. We also talk about their solo projects, folk lore in their home towns, our favourite childhood music, what we would do with super powers for a day and much more. The track featured at the end...

We sit down with Ryan Clackner, the owner of Moonlight Cypress Archetypes and the mind behind numerous projects including Vile Haint, Arcane Marrow, Existential Dread, Spintria, Primeval Well and Sumptail. We discuss running an independent and private label, being involved in multiple solo projects and bands and the inspiration for each unique output that the label releases. We also discuss music...

We sit down with all three members of Pitch Black Manor and talk the big issues such as monster themed cereal, our favourite serial killers both real and fictional and a very extensive discussion about classic and modern horror movies. We also discuss their latest album, the band's 80s influences, haunted ventriloquist dummies, the enigma that is Glenn Danzig and much more. The song at the end of...

We sit down with the dudes from both When The Deadbolt Breaks and Afghan Haze to talk about their latest albums and the Connecticut scene in general. We discuss how the bands formed and their last show playing together. We also discuss their inspiration as musicians, how they got into heavy music, most embarrassing moments on stage and much more. The songs at the end of the interview are: When The...

Matt sits down with Simon, one of the brains behind the legendary Pull the Plug Patches. Simon goes into extensive detail about what it's like running what is arguably the most active, wide reaching and extensive metal patch company currently operating. They talk everything from battle jackets to battle shorts and even battle quilts. They also extensively discuss old school death metal, particular...

We sit down with Dan Dolby (owner Trepanation Recordings and member of Mastiff and Catafalque among other bands and projects) and Rodger Mortis (owner of Cursed Monk Records and member of Noosed, Dr Bastard, Reilig and Ruairi O' Baoighill among numerous other bands and projects). We talk about owning and operating an independent DIY record label and why they choose to put out experimental music th...

We sit down with the unbelievably active Eeli Helin and discuss his projects Fawn Limbs, Lung Knots, Eeli Helin, Mireplaner and Fargue. We also talk about his PR business Trespasser PR and his work with Sludgelord Records and Roman Numeral Records. We also talk about making harsh and experimental music, photography, the global vinyl shortage and much more. We sit down with the unbelievably active...

We sit down with Brad Frye owner of Desert Records and member of Red Mesa and Aaron Wall of Red Beard Wall. We talk about Red Beard Wall's upcoming album 3, owning and operating an independent record label and being part of the stoner/doom metal scene. We also discuss the importance of positivity and kindness in the music scene, touring and live shows (how much they are missed and their importance...

We sit down with Zach Wäger of Dead Animal Assembly Plant and discuss the band's latest album Bring Out The Dead. We also talk about the industrial metal scene, as well as Oregon's music scene. We have an in-depth discussion about local fast food chains in different states, Mothmeister's incredible art, Armalyte Industries, horror movies, Wasteland Weekend and much more. The song at the end of the...

We sit down with The Cult Sounds and discuss their debut full-length album Death of a Star. We also talk about classic gothic rock and punk, the enigma that is Glenn Danzig, horror movies, our favourite classic prog rock albums, their interesting choices in cover songs and much more. The song at the end of the interview is 13 Candles, the 2nd track from the band's debut album Death of a Star. Out...

We sit down with talented multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Fraser and discuss being a solo artist, collaborations, DSBM, racism in regards to music, fake news, political music, horror movies, Blade Runner 2049 (Spoiler Alert!)and much more. The song at the end of the interview is Vengeful Burden, the fourth track from Jonathan Fraser's latest release Heaven is at a Distance. Out now! Listen to and o...

The make up of Lumens House records have all been associated with outside acts and even the name Lumens may be familiar to those who've spent any time at Brisbane shows. It's not rare to see bands house their own record label but with so many fingers in so many musical pies, Lumens House Records becomes a collaborative assembly line of music. Matt talks to three house / band / label mates about th...

We sit down with Mae Shults, the mind behind Everson Poe and discuss everything from being a solo artist, inspirational literature, doom death, their latest album Grief, artists tanking their own careers, as well as the totally non-controversial topics of politics, gender and religion and much more. We also have a very special guest appearance from Brendan's son to tell us about the latest Octonau...

We sit down with Sean Frasier, president of Wise Blood Records and a writer at Decibel Magazine. We talk about running a label, writing for a major metal publication, Sean's screen writing, what it's like to review music and interview artists, some of the great releases on his label and much more. Follow Wise Blood Records and check out the quality music they put out: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Even later than the first half of The Year That Was: 2020 in Review Podcast, here is part two. Earlier this year we sat down with The Death Metal Guy from Terminus: Extreme Metal Podcast and Nick from Hessian Firm to talk more about 2020 as a year. We talk about what was worth listening to in the year of Covid, black metal purism, the two schools of quality music: innovative, ground breaking music...

We sit down with Tim Venerosa, Greg Herndon and Matt Carter from True Villains to discuss the band's latest singles, working with Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz, how to stand out as a modern hard rock band, making modern and progressive music that still pays homage to the classics, the weirdest gigs the band has ever played and much more. Follow the band and listen to their music: Facebo...