Epitome Of Stupidity: Allegedly A Metal Music Podcast

Here we go! Joining me today are the Howling Giant guys, they've just released their new album Crucible & Ruin and boy howdy is it something to behold. We of course talk about it, as well as their current tour with Anciients, and plenty of other things including vibraslap's, back alley percussion dealers, how did Scrooge McDuck get all his money, thwarting robberies in PJ's annnnnnd plenty mor...

Dude. I don't even know where to start with this one. Niklas and I had an unmeasurable amount of fun talking about Orbit Culture's upcoming album Death Above Life and all things Orbit Culture in general. I'm not even giving you any nuggets about what goes on here, turn it on and stay seated for the full ride. PUSH PLAY. Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_podcast EMAIL eostupidity@g...

All the way from Oslo Norway today we've got Ben of the fandamntastic "tundra rock" band Slomosa! Ben and I talk all things about the band, from their two excellent albums to playing tons of shows to winning a Norwegian Grammy and of course, the topic on everyone's mind, his hair! And there's still so much more. He's a really interesting dude that had a thought out answer to everything we talked a...

Joining me today is one Barry Stock of Three Days Grace! Barry and I talk all about the bands upcoming album Alienation due out August 22nd, be it working with two singers and how things came together, using music as therapy, his tone and plenty more! We have plenty of the patented EoS fun along the way as well. Stop reading this and PUSH PLAY!  Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_p...

Ray of Bask joins me today to talk all things relating to their upcoming album The Turning which was many years and many problems in the making but of those years and problems an absolutely beautiful album was born. In case this sounds too serious we also talk about shoes and why they suck. PUSH PLAY!  Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_podcast EMAIL eostupidity@gmail.com Bask: App...

Today, on the second of the back to back local to Columbus shows, we have Jess and Michael from Upright Press talking about the yearly Prints and Pints event! It is an awesome event that pairs local breweries with local artists to showcase a piece that each artist has made for the beer/brewery they are paired with! Cool art and beer? Yes please. Jess and Michael talk us through all of the things r...

There are a couple local to Columbus events coming up that I absolutely love and am going to feature here on the show, the first of which is Blockout Bash! Here we talk with Joel who puts this "little big fest" together and all things related! Whether it's running around like a madman day of, talking with and sorting out who's playing and where, along with future plans for a local favorite that is...

Fucking Deadguy! Crispy and Keith of Deadguy join me on this one and talking with them was every bit as fun as I thought it would be. We talk through all the Deadguy things, 30 year gaps, insanely influential albums, the new album and tons of other (sometimes ridiculous) stuff as well. PUSH PLAY!  Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_podcast EMAIL eostupidity@gmail.com Deadguy links:...

Joining me this week is the incredibly interesting and insanely creative Stu of SpiritWorld! We cover a lot of ground from things like why he needs to buy a new guitar, the importance of an aesthetic, how to keep track of characters in an ever growing self created universe and....the new Ringo album. What are you doing reading this, PUSH PLAY! Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_pod...

On this show we've got one of my personal favorites, being Cliff, the front man of Dry Kill Logic and the dude does NOT disappoint. Join us for a most excellent conversation where we cover not only Dry Kill Logic's future (!!!) but an insightful look at their past, including a great couple of stories about singles from the first album plus lots more, and of course some of the patented EoS fun alon...

Back from a little spring break with the mighty Pelican! Their newly released Flickering Resonance is a brilliant album and gave me the excuse I needed to finally get Trevor of the band on the show. We talk about a ton of things, from water park hotels, to flame meditation, basking in the warmth of creative energy and, yes, the first 11 REO Speedwagon albums (but only the first 11). Trevor certain...

Caveman battle doom podcast, go! Had a most excellent conversation with Jon Davis of Conan (not Korn but he doesn't mind the confusion). We talk Easter eggs, Mom appearances, violence, tuning crazy low and....more than a feeling. Stop reading this and PUSH PLAY!  Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome_of_stupidity_podcast EMAIL eostupidity@gmail.com CONAN links https://www.facebook.com/hailconan/ h...

Marathon show! Had an actual ton of fun talking with the Idle Heirs guys on what has ended up being the longest EoS show yet. We covered a lot of ground, including of course their album Life Is Violence, but also soooo much other stuff. Things like being able to live in these songs, scream teachers, music being a gift to work things out with, and of course, Chickenfoot. I also get crushed for a To...

No BS this is instantly one of the favorite shows I've done. Not only is the band, Doomsday, ALL the badass but Charlie of the band is an immense amount of fun. I think the conversation is an excellent combination of smart and/or meaningful plus the patented EOS fun and goofiness, including (of course) an elongated sausage conversation. Don't eff around, PUSH PLAY! Oh and there's info on how to wi...

Joining me today is Rich of Telepathy as we talk all things relating to their new album Transmissions and tons more! Including the 167 ideas that didn't make the album and...The Cure. The forbidden C word also comes up as well as talking through the spooky things relating to revisiting a house from childhood and finding inspiration. Stop reading and PUSH PLAY! Show Links: https://linktr.ee/epitome...

Hometown show! Going local this week with Weed Demon, Jordan and the guys are not only good for some awesome stoner sludgy doominess but they're also always a fun conversation. This time he and guitar player Andy join me to shoot the breeze for awhile about all things Weed Demon, some local related stuff, how many nap times it takes to write something to fill out an album, weird shows and tons mor...

This week we've got John of Scour! If that sounds extreme it's cause it is. Scour are the  extreme/black metal project of a handful of really notable players from bands like Nest, Misery Index, Pig Destroyer and of course Phil Anselmo. John and I talk all things from the work that goes into just getting ready to play music this fast and intense, recording parts backstage at arenas, working with Ph...

Man oh man. You're not going to have to get too far into this one to realize how much I enjoyed the conversation. Joining me are Josh & Billy to talk about their band Guiltless, whose new album, Teeth to Sky, releases 3/7/2025 (and hot damn is it good). But these guys are involved in so many awesome projects it's almost hard to limit the conversation to Guiltless, which absolutely deserves it'...

Annnnnnd we're back from winter break and joining me is Aaron of Axioma! Telling you what, this return show is like not missing a beat. It's got all the stuff you know and love, me mispronouncing stuff (like the band name three times before the interview), some laughs, some interesting stuff from the guest, and Ohio weather talk! Where can you find this type of awesomeness? Nowhere but right here,...

To close out the EOS comeback year we've got Freddie of Left Lane Cruiser! And boy friggin howdy, whether it's an honest take on day to day touring life, what a typical song is about for them or trying to make mistakes into masterpieces this dude is ALLLLLL the fun and the perfect way to end the year. Enjoy the conversation with him per links below and catch them whenever and wherever they are pla...

Joining me today is Bael of Kentucky's own Shi - 死! We had a really fun conversation and covered a lot of topics, of course we talked about their new album Pure Disgust and all the awesomeness that went into it, we also touched on things like how to pronounce things, grading bandmates, navigating things as a local/regional band and a business idea that Hallmark will soon be paying out the nose to...

The show goes international once again, this time all the way to France to talk with Guillaume of Klone! We have a really fun conversation about all things Klone, for sure including talk about their upcoming album The Unseen, as well as what the big difference is touring in different countries, sax solo's vs guitar solo's and plenty more. Strap in and get ready for a fun conversation in a French a...

Joining me on today's show is one Chris Spencer of Human Impact, and if you're thinking, wait, isn't he the dude from Unsane? You'd be correct. But in our conversation we talk mainly about Human Impact, who have recently released an excellent new album titled Gone Dark. We talk all things from Chris's lyrical perspective and his kind of motto of "don't give up", as well as his very literal interpr...

Man oh man, had a metric ton of fun on this one with a band that I really enjoy. Spent a while talking with 3/4 members of A Deer A Horse who just put out a stellar album titled Texas Math. Of course we talk a lot about the album as well as using music to work through things, inter band dynamics including who would win in a band brawl, super bummer vibes and the band name as well....it's a great c...

Joining me today is one Ash of Sugar Horse! And when I say today I mean back in early August but regardless of that they have just released an absolutely killer album that covers a lot of ground and does it all so damn well. We talk about a ton of things relating to the album and band as well as the importance of simplicity, playing at a volume level that should be illegal and why a sound engineer...