Loud & Local Podcast

UN is one of the Seattle-based bands representing for the local scene at this years Northwest Terror Fest, so I caught up with guitarist / vocalist Monte Mccleery and chatted about his love for doom music, what got him into underground music, touring, road snacks and much more. You can purchase tickets to see UN and many many more bands at Northwest Terror Fest here This interview features two son...

Seattle metal band Void Dancer recently released a brand new album called "Prone Burial", so I caught up with vocalist Clint Gee to chat about the recording process, what they've been up to, upcoming shows, plans for 2022 and much more. This episode features two songs from the new Void Dancer album "Prone Burial" Turn it up!

Wyoming Young and Strong is a Seattle two piece heavy rock band that released the album "Black Wire" last year. I chatted with the duo about their early days as a band, their origin story and influences, staying a band during the pandemic and more.  This episode contains songs from the album "Black Wire." Turn it up! 

Izthmi is a hard working Northwest band that combines post rock and black metal into a beautiful mix. Their next show is the highly anticipated Northwest Terror Fest at the end of June on Capitol Hill. I chatted with the band about their origins, new music, influences and more.  This episode contains two songs from Izthmi. Turn it up!   

NURSER is a new-ish grindcore band that formed during the pandemic. They have a show coming up Friday, May 27th at the Kraken in the U-District, so I chatted with the guys from Nurser about their new album, inspirations, how they met and a whole bunch more.  This episode contains two songs from the self-titled album from Nurser. Blast it! 

The Lion & The Sloth is an incredibly unique Northwest rock band that is debuting a brand new song right here on the show. I spoke with the band about staying sane during the pandemic, recording new material, their origin story and more.  Stay tuned til the end to hear their new song "Fascia." Turn it up!

Twin Void is a Spokane-based power trio who recently released their new album "Free From Hardtimes." I chatted with vocalist / guitarist Nathan Bidwell about playing with Judas Priest, the Spokane music scene, the evolution of his music projects and more.  This episode contains two new songs by Twin Void - turn it up!

Old Iron is a killer Seattle metal band that recently released a split album with Verdun via Satanik Royalty Records. I spoke with Jesse Roberts and Trent McIntyre about their upcoming shows with Matt Pike, their new material, how they stayed sane during the pandemic and much more.  This episode contains two new songs by Old Iron - turn it up! 

Toarn has been going strong for a long time now, so I caught up with the guys to chat about their new tunes, their inspirations and origin story, regrouping during the pandemic and more.  This interview features two NEW songs by Toarn. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

Designer Disguise is an incredibly unique Northwest band that blends nu metal, hip hop, electronic music, deathcore and much more to create something entirely new. I chatted with the guys about new music, their origin story, upcoming shows and influences.  This interview features two songs by Designer Disguise. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

The Replicators are an 8 piece Northwest ska band with a brand new album out now! I chatted with 7 of the 8 members about their favorite ska bands, MxPx cover bands, what kept them sane during the pandemic and much more.  This interview features two songs by The Replicators. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

Asterhouse is a Northwest indie rock band that has a very catchy and unique sound. I chatted with the power trio about new music, upcoming shows, the formation of the band and creating a documentary during the pandemic.  This interview features two songs by Asterhouse. SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC! 

Seattle-based hard rock band Hellbot has been hard at work, crafting a unique take on a familiar sound. Their debut album "Hellbot" is available now. I chatted with the guys about influences, prior bands, working hard during the pandemic, making the album and much more.  This episode features songs from the album "Hellbot" - available now 

Seattle metal band Dark Meditation combines elements of classic heavy metal, hard rock, post punk and much more on their killer debut full length album "Polluted Temples" - available now on Satanik Royalty. I spoke with the band about their grand vision, everything it took to get the album together, working with Satanik Royalty and more.  This episode features songs from the album "Polluted T...

Seattle based heavy metal band Greyhawk has a brand new EP out now called "Call of the Hawk." They are gearing up to play some big metal festivals in 2022 + some touring, so I chatted with the band about the new album, bringing on a new member during the pandemic, the roots of the band and much more.  This episode features two songs from the "Call of the Hawk" EP - available now! 

AVOID is hitting El Corazon to play a special hometown show this coming Sunday alongside Fit for a King, Silent Planet and Hollow Front. I spoke with the guys from AVOID about the tour, leveling up during the pandemic, playing huge music fests, being a hard working band from Seattle and more. STAY TUNED TIL THE END to hear a snippet from AVOID's new single (releasing March 18th) called "Cowabunga....

Veriteras is a Seattle-based melodic death metal band who is about to release their first full length album. I spoke with the guys from the band about their origins, their influences, what their kids think of their crazy metal music, working on music during the pandemic and more. This interview features two songs from Veriteras. Turn it up and support local music!

Souls Worn Thin is a three piece rock band from Washington that recently released the full length album "Kill Your TV." I spoke with the guys from SWT anout making the album, their origin story, upcoming shows, early influences and more. This interview includes two songs from the album "Kill Your TV" available NOW!

Intisaar is getting ready for a big comeback show on February 26th at the Sunset, so I spoke with Tess and Natalie from the group to chat about what lead to them getting back together, the idea of creating new music under a new name, their origin story, life during the pandemic, favorite Northwest bands, albums they can listen to on a really crappy day and much more. Stay tuned til the end to hear...

I spoke with Northwest based rock band MTR Project before a couple of their gigs on February 18th and 19th about their new album, forming the band, Martin's story of recovery and hope, musical influences and much more. This interview includes two songs by MTR Project. Turn it up!

Apex Predator is a brand new Northwest hardcore band that recently released a killer demo. I spoke with all four members of Apex Predator about the origins of the band, early inspirations, their first couple shows and much more. This interview includes 2 songs from the Apex Predator demo. Bang your head.

Kiss the Gunner's Daughter is back with a brand new song called "Goodbye", so I had the guys on the show to talk about what they've been up to, working on music during the pandemic, the idea of releasing singles instead of full albums and more. This episode contains the tune "Goodbye." 

I spoke with the awesome local rock band Creamsicle about their origin story, writing and recording during this weird time, their favorite Northwest bands and more. This interview includes 3 songs from Creamsicle.

Mean Genius is a brand new band featuring members of Windowpane and Ten Miles Wide. They will be making their live debut this coming Saturday (January 22nd) at the brand new Crocodile venue. I chatted with the guys about the project and everything leading up to the show + we play their brand new song “The Ritual” at the end of the interview.

Upwell is back and ready to rock. They have a brand new song called “The Unknown” and they are playing a big show this coming Friday (January 14th) with Bruiser Brody at Showbox Market. I chatted with the band about their relationship with Jack Endino, navigating the difficulties of operating as a band during the pandemic, their favorite Northwest bands and much more. Stay tuned til th...