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This week Austin & Dylan are joined by riff disciple and lyricist David Stepanavicius of Atræ Bilis to discuss their sophomore album, Aumicide : a dissonant hellscape packed with brutality, groove, and... RIFFS! Aumicide is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Atræ Bilis on Facebook & Instagram Follow Fulci Rots on Instagram Recommendations: The Black Dahlia Murder - "Aftermath" BeachCat - "pon...

Distance, lineup changes, a global pandemic... Northeastern doom quintet Cowardice have persevered through it all to bring you their latest offering, Atavist . An album several years in the making, this is the band's most daring and expansive work to date. This week Austin is joined by Mark and Julian to discuss the new album and what lies ahead for Cowardice ! Atavist is OUT NOW via Riff Merchant...

This interview with members of Chicago's Selenoplexia originally aired on FM89's Vocal Distortion on June 17th, 2024. Listen to Selenoplexia's playlist from the broadcast Exalt and Despair is OUT NOW Follow Selenoplexia on Facebook , Instagram , & X For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod  on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

All good things must come to an end... In this 5th and final episode in our series on Baton Rouge collective Thou , we’re joined by members of the band to discuss their latest album Umbilical Umbilical is OUT NOW via Sacred Bones Records Follow Thou on Instagram & X Recommendations: "Hero Of The Day" - Metallica Alice In Chains - Alice In Chains Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine Sinéad O'C...

20 years old and just as relevant, Lamb of God’s   Ashes of the Wake cemented the band as a frontrunner of the newly coined “New Wave of American Heavy Metal." With an emphasis on songwriting and a scathing critique of the former administration, Lamb of God took a leap of faith in signing a deal with a major label. Join us in celebrating a breakthrough and massive metal milestone! Recommendations:...

In 1994, Brutal Truth released their sophomore album: a follow up that redefined what extreme music could sound like. With industrial, harsh noise, & even black metal influences, Need To Control ushered grindcore into its adolescence and remains a timeless classic. Recommendations: Wormwitch - Wormwitch Degenerate Synapse - Degenerate Synapse For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffW...

2018 witnessed “The Summer of Thou” with three distinct and varying EPs. These influences culminated into a brand new full-length, which served to counter the more natural themes of its predecessor Heathen . Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss Thou's self-critical triumph, Magus Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Recommendations: The Berries - High Flying Man ACxDC - G.O...

This week on Riff Worship we continue our dissection of Thou with their 2014 album Heathen : a 75-minute exploration of the natural world through self-affirming lyricism, lush acoustic interludes, and colossal riffs. Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Follow Thou on Instagram & Twitter RIP Steve Albini: Nirvana - In Utero Songs: Ohio - Magnolia Electric Co. Magnolia Electric Co....

This interview with Kayhan & Rae of Chicago's Wretched Blessing originally aired on FM89's Vocal Distortion on May 13th, 2024 Ltd. Edition Wretched Blessing tapes are available now for preorder Follow Wretched Blessing on Instagram For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod  on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ins...

This week we are joined by Civerous drummer and sound editor Aidan Neuner to discuss the band's boundless sophomore opus Maze Envy Maze Envy is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Civerous on Instagram Recommendations: ⁠Inter Arma - New Heaven Full Of Hell - Coagulated Bliss PeelingFlesh - PF Radio Municipal Waste - Waste 'Em All For all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffWorshipPod  on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Following their debut Tyrant , Thou experienced an unprecedented wave of inspiration that produced material for various EPs, splits, and future full-lengths within a few short years. In the second installment of our deep dive series, we'll discuss their dismal sophomore effort Peasant as well as the multi-faceted third album Summit . Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones Records Follow Thou on...

Welcome to the first episode in our four-part series on the highly prolific band Thou . For nearly two decades, this Baton Rouge collective has continuously defied expectations and challenged audiences alike.  Channeling influences of '90s proto-grunge, DIY hardcore punk ethos, and their Louisiana predecessors, Thou transcend genre boundaries and redefine the meaning of "heaviness." This week we d...

This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Xander Bradley & John Riley of Slimelord to discuss the muck and grime behind their debut full-length Chytridiomycosis Relinquished We also dive into their equally elaborate project Cryptic Shift , their upcoming live shows, and the haunting nature of the UK's geese population Chytridiomycosis Relinquished is OUT NOW via 20 Buck Spin Follow Slimelord...

With three albums and years of hard touring under their belt, it should have been business as usual for Matt Pike and Des Kensel . However, there was a renewed sense of vigor with the addition of bassist/collaborator Jeff Matz as well as Jack Endino behind the board. Oakland stoner metal barbarians High On Fire were ready to lay waste on album number four.  Please join us in celebrating High On Fi...

With the New Wave of American Heavy Metal on the rise, Boston’s Shadows Fall stood out from their peers by tapping into their varied influences.  Be it ‘90s melodeath , Bay Area Thrash , Pantera , Queensrÿche , Skid Row … the band expanded upon these touchstones and created a modern metal classic. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we celebrate Shadows Fall’s The War Within Recommendations: Gate...

This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Selenoplexia guitarist Dan Vida to discuss Slint's final album Spiderland Recommendations: Couch Slut - "The Donkey (Abridged)" The Children's Hour - Going Home Necrot - "Drill the Skull" Ulcerate - "The Dawn is Hollow" Pallbearer - "Where The Light Fades" Polvo - Today's Active Lifestyles Krallice - Porous Resonance Abyss Stander - Vulnerable Follow Sele...

This episode of Vocal Distortion originally aired on WONC/FM89.1 on Monday, March 25, 2024. We were joined by Chicago-based archivist, librarian, writer, and Degenerate Synapse vocalist Dave Hofer . Hofer discussed his DIY beginnings in DuPage County , touring with Brutal Truth , Reckless Records , his work on the latest Charles Bronson box set , and much more! Special guest John Mendola is also f...

This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Cam & Ryan of Pelagius to discuss their dissonant beginnings, Nashville's hardcore & metal scene, Yacht Rock, as well as their crushing self-titled debut EP Pelagius is OUT NOW via Total Dissonance Worship Follow Pelagius on Instagram For all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion891  on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Sometimes a record comes along that changes the way you perceive extreme music. Whether it intended to or not, Discordance Axis’ third & final album rewrote the book on grindcore which influence can be felt today. After a two-year hiatus, Discordance Axis recorded, mixed, & mastered their epitaph in just four days. No click track. No headphones. Just a lightning in a bottle recording sessi...

From splits with The Get Up Kids to western-inspired instrumentals, Coalesce has never bothered to ask “Why?” but rather “Why the hell not?” That seems to be the mindset behind their appearance at this year’s Furnace Fest , their first live performance in nearly 12 years.  This week we are joined Coalesce frontman Sean Ingram to discuss the upcoming festival date as well as some future reissues th...

After the release of the now-classic Alive or Just Breathing , Western Massachusetts-based Killswitch Engage experienced a set back that could stifle many bands on the verge of success. With the sudden departure of original (and current) frontman Jesse Leach , the band was forced to find a suitable replacement. Through an extensive search, they found their vocalist in Blood Has Been Shed’s Howard...

In a matter of days, death metal veterans Job For A Cowboy will unleash their long-awaited album Moon Healer . To celebrate, we sat with bassist Nick Schendzielos to discuss the record, horror films, have an existential crisis, & more! Moon Healer drops February 23rd via Metal Blade Records Follow Job For A Cowboy on Facebook , Instagram , & Twitter For all updates on the show, follow us h...

This week Riff Worship is honored to welcome our first guest of 2024, the legendary Sammy Duet of Goatwhore ! As a follow-up to our “NOLA” trilogy, Sammy shares stories from the Goatwhore archive as well as his time playing with fellow Louisiana titans Acid Bath and Crowbar . We cover what not to wear when appearing on Headbangers Ball with Jamey Jasta , getting heckled by Tom G Warrior , "Big Dad...

Shortly after the release of their major label debut, Seattle's Soundgarden found themselves at a crossroads. Founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto parted ways with the band, leaving a massive hole to fill. Moreover, Soundgarden had exhausted their entire vault of songs on previous releases, compelling them to start from scratch. In early 1991, however, guitarist & vocalist Chris Cornell experienced...

Alongside their English contemporaries in Carcass & Napalm Death, Coventry’s Bolt Thrower helped define extreme music throughout the late 80s & 90s. Their 3rd full-length, War Master, bridged the gap between their frantic grindcore roots and the pummeling, mid-paced death metal of future releases. Songs like “Profane Creation”, “Cenotaph”, and the album’s titular track make the listener fe...