Harsh Vocals

For our sixty first episode, We discuss our current top 10 lists from 2026 so far! There’s been a lot of great releases, and while there is some overlap in our lists, there’s also a few surprises! There is no submission track for this episode, but if you have a band and would like us to promote one of your songs in our extreme submissions segment, please reach out! We hope you enjoy th...

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Steve Wiener, a longtime friend of the show, and a prolific musician – working on several bands, including Eveale, Am I In Trouble, Negative Bliss, Ashenheart, and Wince & Frisson! His latest release is from Am I In Trouble, and it’s a remix album called “Facets”! We had a great time getting to know Steve a li...

For our sixtieth episode, we discuss one of our least favorite trends in music, Intro Tracks! There’s a right and a wrong way to do them, and we dive into what works and what doesn’t! Of course there’s a lot of great new music to hear as well! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Swedish Black Metal band, Dysthen! Their Debut EP, “Dysthen” release...

For our fifty-ninth episode, we return to our cycle of discussing our top vocalists, and this time we discuss our favorites who sing cleans! Of course there’s a ton of incredible music to hear as well! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Canadian Death Metal band, Defenestration! Their new EP, “Rotting Antefix” releases on June 12, 2026! Check out their band...

For our fifty-Eighth episode, we return to our cycle of discussing our top vocalists, and this time we discuss our favorites who shout! Of course there’s a ton of incredible music to hear as well! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Chicago based Melodic Death Metal band, Vow! They just released their debut EP, “Death Will Be My Bridge” this past week! Check...

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Justin Lawnchair, the man behind the progressive death metal band, “The Biscuit Merchant” – the latest album Golden Age is the eleventh entry in his Alphabet cycle, which will eventually contain 26 full albums as a complete concept! We are very excited to get to know Justin better and learn more about what went into his...

For our fifty-seventh episode, we had another incredible cycle with way too many albums to discuss! Of course we had to do another More Music episode! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Swedish Black Metal band, Myrdinger! They released their debut album “Wrath’s Obliteration” in 2025! Check out their bandcamp: https://myrdinger.bandcamp.com If you have a b...

For our fifty-sixth episode, we had another incredible cycle with way too many albums to discuss! Of course we had to do another More Music episode! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the California-Based Black Metal band, Ucalegon! They have their first single, “Chatelaine” available now! Check out their bandcamp: https://ucalegons.bandcamp.com/track/chatelaine If y...

I want to apologize for the delay in getting this episode released. We recorded a couple of weeks ago, but the audio for one of the tracks became corrupted, and then on top of that, I got sick for a week, so we had to postpone re-recording. Expect two episodes to be released this week due to it! For our fifty-fifth episode, we had another incredible cycle with some albums that we’re certain...

For our fifty-fourth episode, we had another incredible cycle with nearly 50 albums that were Honorable mention worthy or better! Of course we had to do another More Music episode! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the US-Based Black/Death Metal band, Fathomless! They have their first single, “Honor and Glory” available now, and their full album “II: Thy Desol...

For our fifty-third episode, we decided to discuss our top five growlers, as well as give a brief tutorial on how growlers achieve their sound. Of course we also covered the best new releases from the past two week cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the US-Based Dissonant Black/Death Metal band, Wince and Frison! They have their first single, “Kärrhäxan” avail...

For our fifty-second episode, there was yet another incredible cycle that had more great music than usual. We decided to forgo a topic, and instead focus on the eight best albums of this two week period! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the German Melodic Death Metal band, Serpent Icon! They have their debut EP “Tombstone Stories” coming out on March 6th, 2026! If...

For our fifty-first episode, we decided to discuss metal festivals, including ones we’ve been to, ones we’d love to go to, and what our own personal dream one would look like! Of course we also highlight the six best albums from the past two weeks as well! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the American Grindcore band, Aberrant Extermination Impulsion. They released...

Welcome to 2026! For our fiftieth episode, we cover everything from the past six weeks, from November 28th through January 9th! There were a lot of great releases at the end of 2025, but this year is definitely off to a slow start! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the American Black Metal band Ashenheart. They are releasing a new single on January 26th called “Stars Wept...

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Brendon Small, the creator of Dethklok and Metalocalypse! Dethklok is about to embark on tour across the US with Amon Amarth and Castle Rat this April! Get your tickets at the link below: https://www.amonklok.com Thanks to Brendon for taking the time to talk with us and go in-depth about Metalocalypse, touring, and his growth as a musici...

I can’t believe it’s been two years since we started this journey with Harsh Vocals! To celebrate, we’ve revamped the website and updated our logo, hopefully you all like it! For our Forty-Ninth episode, we discuss the highs and lows of 2025, and deep dive on both of our top30 albums for the year. Of course there is a little overlap, but there’s a few surprises too! It&#821...

For our forty-eighth episode, we decided to discuss ourselves and our passions outside of Metal. You’ve been listening to us for two years now, so we felt it was time to talk about who we are! Of course, we also discuss our favorite six albums from the past two weeks, as well as a ton of honorable mentions. It was another great cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the...

For our forty-seventh episode, we decided to do another “More Music” episode, featuring an even lengthier discussion about our favorite albums of the past two weeks, rather than a topic! We did this because there were simply too many great albums released through this cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Las Vegas based Black/Death Metal band, “Scathen...

For our forty-sixth episode, we decided to talk about the different streaming platform options, and the recent mass-exodus from certain ones due to unsavory ads. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the English Progressive Death Metal band, “Soulfracture”! Check out their ba...

For our forty-fifth episode, we decided to talk about theatrics and the role they play in metal performances. We discuss shocking performances and some unusual things we’ve personally seen, as well as how the general population views Metal. Of course we also talk about the best albums from yet another incredibly strong two week cycle! We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the...

On this special episode, we had the opportunity to interview Konstantin and Andy from the German Post-Black Metal band, Thormesis! Currently, their latest album “Nevertheless” sits at the top of our Album of the Year list, and we are very excited to get to know the band better and learn more about what went into making it! Thormesis has been around for decades and is one of the most un...

For our forty-fourth episode, we both got sick! Due to illness wrecking our voices, we had to postpone recording, so rather than a two week cycle of music, you’re all getting the best of three weeks instead! Due to having more music, we decided to forgo a topic on this episode, so just enjoy the extra tunes and our discussion on all the incredible albums that came out over this incredibly st...

For our forty-third episode, we decided to talk about bands crossing over into the mainstream, and some of the changes in sound that can lead to fallout. Is it natural, or forced? Has a band truly become a sellout, or are they just softening their sound and gaining mass appeal? We have thoughts! Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as s...

For our forty-second episode, we decided to discuss some current events, as there has been an abundance of band drama circulating on the Metal News sites over the past few weeks. Most notably with Cradle of Filth. We have some thoughts! Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Ext...

For our forty-first episode we decided to talk about our all-time favorite vocalists! Of course, we also discuss each of our top three albums from the incredible past two weeks as well as several honorable mentions. We close out the show with an Extreme Submission from the Croatian Melodic Black Metal band “Voragoth” Check out their bandcamp at the link below: https://voragoth.bandcamp...