Metal Shop's Backstage Pass

This is a tribute to Ryan Murgatroyd that originally aired as a segment on METAL SHOP on Saturday July 1st, 2023  R.I.P RYAN MURGATROYD

EYAS/LUNA is a killer metalcore band from right here in the Northwest. I chatted with the guys about their origin story, living in Covington/Kent, video games, touring the East Coast and much more... This episode features three badass songs from EYAS/LUNA

I chatted with an old friend - Spencer Pollard from Trash Talk, Infest and Doom Regulator about his toy company, touring the world with Trash Talk, scars, musical inspiration and much more

Kömmand is a killer Seattle blackened thrash band that has been killing it for a few years now. I had the guys in studio to play some tunes, talk about their history as a band and much more.

Jake Collinson is the vocalist for Texas hardcore/metal band Judiciary who recently released their killer album "Flesh + Blood" on Closed Casket Records. I chatted with Jake about scars, Pantera, pop punk, metal radio and much more.

Serpent Speech is a new Northwest metal band that recently dropped their debut EP. I had the band in studio to chat about the origin of the project and to share some tunes.

Richmond, Virginia-based thrash/hardcore band Enforced has a killer new album out now called "War Remains." I spoke with Knox Colby about the album, touring alongside At The Gates, starting his own business, scars and much more

SOLICITOR is an absolutely KILLER speed / thrash metal band from Seattle who is playing this year's Northwest Terror Fest. Get to know the band then go check them out at NWTF!

CULT SICKNESS is a killer Seattle hardcore band that will be playing LIVE at Northwest Terror Fest 2023 on Friday May 26th. I chatted with the band about their formation, influences, former bands and much more. This interview features three songs from the Cult Sickness release "Brief Peaks and Self-Loathing." Turn it up!

Crossover hardcore/thrash band DRAIN has a new album called "Living Proof" coming out on Friday May 5th on Epitaph Records! They will also be playing live in Tacoma on May 25th at Alma for an all ages show alongside Outta Pocket, Torena, MS Paint and Ego Death. I chatted with the guys from Drain about day jobs, signing to Epitaph, recording at Dave Grohl's studio, scars and more.

Vanishment is a KILLER northwest thrash band who recently released their debut album "No More Torture." I chatted with the guys from Vanishment about their origin story, their favorite metal bands, their history in Seattle metal and much more.  This interview features three songs from the new Vanishment album "No More Torture."

Megadeth returns to the Northwest as they are set to play Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett this coming Wednesday April 26th. I chatted with Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine about beating cancer, hosting his own radio show, his time working with Sanctuary and more.

Seattle powerviolence / hardcore band xSavagex joined me in studio alongside Lisa from Filth Is Eternal to talk about their origin story, tour, junk food, influences and much more.

Finnish grindcore band Rotten Sound has a KILLER new album called "Apocalypse" out now! I chatted with vocalist Keijo Niinimaa about his origins in the Finnish metal underground, working day jobs, scars and much more

Flatspot Records is an incredible hardcore / punk record label based out of the East Coast. I chatted with Ricky and Che from the label about the origins of Flatspot, some of their favorite releases, their ethics and much more This interview features songs from Speed, Scowl and Zulu. Turn it up!

Queensryche is playing a hometown show this Wednesday night (March 22nd) at the Neptune, so I hopped on the phone to check in with the mighty Michael "Whip" Wilton for a short and sweet interview. Enjoy!

Seattle death metal band RE-BURIED recently released their debut full length album "Repulsive Nature" on Translation Loss records, so I had the guys into the studio to chat about their origin story, their love of death metal and much more.  This interview features 4 brand new songs by Re-Buried. Turn it up! 

Seattle metal band LACABRA joins me for this week's episode. Enjoy this conversation and two brand new songs from Lacabra!

Insomnium has a brand new album out now, so I spoke with vocalist / bassist Niilo Sevänen. Enjoy my chat with this awesome Finnish metal badass.

Seattle grindcore / powerviolence band Endorphins Lost has a brand new album out now called "Night People." I chatted with the band about how they wrote the album during the pandemic, being a band across two states, "selling out" and much more Stay tuned til the end to hear a new song by Endorphins Lost

The mighty ALL OUT WAR has a brand new album "Celestial Rot" available now on Translation Loss Records, so I caught up with vocalist Mike Score to chat about the new album, record collecting, inspiration, scars and much more

It's a Metal Shop and Loud and Local mashup! This week I chatted with the new badass Northwest heavy metal band ROPE about their new album + record release show! This interview features TWO SONGS from their debut EP which is being released in March. Turn it up!

Sanguisugabogg has a brand new album out TODAY on Century Media called "Homicidal Ecstasy." I chatted with vocalist Devin Swank about the past couple years of touring like a maniac and how important this album is to him + much more

I chatted with Freiburger from deathCave and Satanik Royalty Records about a wide variety of topics including his upcoming death metal festival, his record label, his band, booking shows at the Bar House and much much more.

I chatted with WAKE vocalist Kyle Ball about their album "Thought Form Descent", being on Metal Blade Records, early influences, local bands, his love of the Cure and much more WAKE is playing The Substation May 19th w/ Conjurer and Khemmis. Tickets are on sale now!