Misery Point Radio

Today I'm joined by George van Buuren from UK based metal bands Necropolis and Metal Maelstrom Coalition. GVB and I talk extensively about the upcoming Necropolis album "Fallen Messiah," as well as the evolution of the Necropolis sound, his arsenal of instruments, and his role in the UK metal ubergroup Metal Maelstrom Coalition.  Songs played: No Reason (2020), Obscurity (2021) GVB Links: www.face...

Today I'm joined by Steve Saunders, bassist and founding member of UK metal band Spreading The Disease. Steve and I discuss all things STD including their albums, their new lineup, the upcoming new material, and their post-covid plans for returning to live performance. I also play two songs off of their latest EP, Mindcell. Check it out! Songs: Conflicted (2019), The Anger Inside (2019) both copyr...

Massacre bassist Mike Borders returns to the show to discuss the band's new single INNSMOUTH STRAIN and their upcoming album RESURGENCE, as well as some other random awesomeness. Want to know which legendary metal god Borders is going to Fan Boy over? Want to know what he plans to do with his large collection of human teeth? Wondering what he's gonna plant in his garden of death? Then stick around...

Filmmaker, author, and media junkie Barry Norman returns to the show to discuss his new hybrid graphic novel Ambient Sanity, as well as give us an update on the status of his currently-in-legal-litigation-limbo book Poetry In The Sand: The Life of Professional Wrestler Sid (Vicious) Eusty, which was pulled from shelves causing great controversy. Featuring New Music at the close of the show by Gosp...

I recently got to hang out with MX The American's Melvin "Melly D" Davis and Rad Ray Terrell for an awesome rabbit-hole filled chat about all things MX, including their new album Appalachia Voodoo Factory. Tune in to hear some awesome  (and deeply personal) stories about what drives this band to continue on their path and how they continue to evolve as a band. We also check out 2 songs,  "Coming H...

Joining me today is Nick Sagias, vocalist/bassist for Toronto-based death metal powerhouse Tribe of Pazuzu. Tune in to hear Nick discuss the upcoming vinyl reissue of the band's first 2 EPs, the status of their upcoming full-length album, his musical philosophies, his favorite strain of you-know-what, and other random awesomeness. Photo Credit Rob Wright Tribe of Pazuzu Links: https://tribeofpazuz...

I recently had the honor of an in-studio visit by iconic Pacific Northwest musician and  producer Tony Reed, frontman for revered hard rock outfit Mos Generator and numerous other projects. We had an epic chat about all things Mos Generator, including the status of the upcoming new album and some currently underway re-issues of classic works. We also talked about a myriad of other topics including...

Vocalist Brian Williams from Florida death metal band Carrion Curse Stops by MPR to talk about the band's latest album "A Curse On The World." We also shot the shit about the numerous challenges they've faced over the last couple of years, the Florida metal scene, cancelled shows, and other random awesomeness. Carrion Curse Links: https://carrioncurse.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/CarrionCurse www...

I recently got to hang out with with Brad Vanderzee from Handsome Prick to discuss the band's new album Plastic Baby Living Facility. We also shot the shit about grindcore, lyrical philosophies, songwriting, and how the band's style and approach has progressed over the last three albums. Check it out! Handsome Prick Links: https://handsomeprick.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/hpgrind www.instagram.c...

I recently had the honor of chatting with local legend Blaine Cook, best known for his his time in OG Seattle Splatter Rock band The Accüsed. This was an awesome conversation that covered tons of history from the early days with the Fartz and The Accüsed as well as current happenings with Toe Tag, The Accüsed A.D., and other awesome stuff he's got going on.  Blaine Cook Links: www.splatterrock.com...

I recently had an awesome conversation with local Seattle-area singer/songwriter Saint John. Tune in to hear us talk about his epic experiences as a roaming musician and his project with members of REM. Reposting this episode due to a server failure, so if you missed it the first time around here's your chance to check it out! Saint John Links: www.sjatr.com www.facebook.com/saintjohnandtherevelat...

I recently had the opportunity to have a conversation with Florida-Turned-Seattle progressive metal band PATHWAYS  here at the MPR studio. We had an awesome chat about the band's history, their new direction, their upcoming album, and the March 26 release of their heavily-anticipated new single "Great Old Ones." Check out this epic conversation! Pathways Links: https://linktr.ee.com/PathwaysBand M...

Today I'm joined by metal veteran Michael Gilbert, guitarist for pioneering Arizona metal legends Flotsam and Jetsam. Check out this conversation as we discuss the upcoming new album, the current band dynamic, the King of Beers, and all things Flotsam. We also get answers to some of the questions submitted by our amazing listeners. Thanks to everyone who wrote in! Flotsam and Jetsam Links: www.flo...

Today I'm joined by fellow Spoilerverse cult members Casey Allen (From the Comic Jam) and Peter Woods (From PL Woods Comics) to discuss their new war/action/horror-themed  Indie Comic "Voodoo Chille," which just launched a kickstarter campaign and is already crushing its goals. If you're into Preacher, The Walking Dead, The Sandman, or 100 bullets you need to check out this interview and back this...

I recently had the honor to sit down with Colin Mattson and Tony Benjamins, founders of  OG Seattle metal band Forced Entry.  When rumors began circulating about their reformation after a long hiatus, I was eager to to hear about their plans first hand. Tune in to get the final word on what's going on with this legendary band! Forced Entry Links: www.facebook.com/Forced-Entry-153459581343598 www.f...

My good friend Tom Nando from  returns to the show to talk about the cool new things happening at The Metal Lab over in the  U.K.  We also check out tunes from Thy Dispraise and Disconnected Souls.  Always cool to catch up with Tom, who is a supporter of us here at MPR. Thanks, Tom! The Metal Lab https://www.facebook.com/groups/866561303761726 www.instagram.com/themetallabgroup   Misery Point Radi...

In an epic twist of cosmic fate, I had the opportunity to chat with Queensryche frontman Todd La Torre about the release of his brand new solo album Rejoice in the Suffering. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the making of the album, his work with the legendary Chris "Zeus" Harris, his long time partner in crime Craig Blackwell, the evolution of his musical direction, and random awesomeness. Oh yeah...

Welcome back Minions! I'm back from my self-imposed hiatus and ready to bring you the first MPR of 2021! Joining me today is Francisco Pulido, guitarist for Texas-based Death metal band Cemetarian. Francisco and I talked about all things Cemetarian: Band history, concept, writing styles, their epic demo Tomb of Morbid Stench, their upcoming splits with Absconder and Leprophiliac, and of course the...

To close out the year, I thought it would be cool to hear some awesome stories about life on the road. So I invited a fellow Spoilerverse brother who spent several years in the music industry to share some of his Tales From The Road. Now known only as "Phil the Burned Out Ex Roadie," he joined me for a live- stream chat session on the Indie Pods United Virtual Summit to entertain us all with just...

Today I'm joined by Robert Cardenas, who pulls double duty in two epic OG metal bands. As the bassist for Possessed and the bassist/vocalist for Coffin Texts, Bobby has firmly cemented himself as one of the most talented, tenured and impactful musicians still active on the scene. Check out this conversation as we discuss history, influences, 2020 craziness, future plans, his upcoming SP custom, an...

Right before Halloween I had a chance to catch up with Sara Jacobs, host of "Sara's Diary of Metal." We had a blast talking about underground bands, life during Covid, Facebook Jail, and her partnerships with World Metal Scene Radio, Alloy Radio, and Kingart Music Management. We also feature new songs from Grimorte and Ward XVI. Check it out! Sara Jacobs Links: www.youtube.com/c/WorldMetalSceneTV...

Today I'm joined by Darran Bruce, executive producer of Seattle-based The DJ Sessions. Darran gave me an education on the DJ industry and how his company is re-writing the rules and taking the world by storm. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including how The DJ Sessions became classified as an essential business in Seattle, how they became the premiere Twitch Partner fo the DJ ind...

Today I'm joined by Richard Burgin, writer/director/executive producer of the upcoming psychological horror movie Fang. Join us on our trip down the rabbit hole as we discuss the inspiration for the movie, the general storyline, the development and filming process, how he grew as a filmmaker, and what he learned along the way. We also had a blast discussing various movies, his take on Hollywood re...

Today I'm joined by Andrew Marsh of Canadian blackened thrash band WinterheartH. Andrew and I had a blast talking about their unique cross-genre sound, early and current influences, Newfoundland lore, their new album Riverbed Empire, and their just-released video for their cover of Metallica's Motorbreath.   WinterheartH Links: www.facebook.com/winterhearthmetal www.instagram.com/winterhearthmetal...

Today I'm excited to bring you a conversation I've been waiting over a year to have. Last year I spoke to guitarist Chris Hubbard from UK metal band Thirteenth Sign, and in that interview he alluded to their upcoming and as-of-yet- not-officially-announced-or- named concept album.  One year later, Chris returns to the show with backup - drummer and producer Lloyd Stringer -to discuss that very alb...