Andrew and Eli

Riffs Across Generations

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Welcome to RIFFS ACROSS GENERATIONS. I am your host, Andrew. I have been metal since the day is long. Tracing back to the 80’s with tape trading, editing a fanzine (TIN BEAN FANZINE) and years as the growler for a Western Massachusetts death metal band (CLOT) I have seen the trends and sounds come and go. Joining me is our co-host Eli. I am an aspiring guitar wizard who loves to mess with all types of gear I am a metal head to the core. i was Born after the glory days of metal, but am forging ahead and creating the next generation of head banging to be louder and more brutal than ever. We cov...

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Extreme Music Awards, Exodus Change Vocalists and Black Metal! 21.01.2025 1:17:22

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the growing awards show in the "518\413" and how it has pulled a lot of talent in for the night. We also discuss Zetro being out at Exodus and the return of Dukes. We have some new black metal to listen to and talk about. Voidrium, Pontifex and Claux join the podcast and talk about their artistic creations, black metal in general and the up and coming BAY OF F...

New Dark Angel On The Horizon, Alex Lifeson Gets An Award and Tony Demolition Man Dolan Joins The Pod 24.12.2024 2:09:13

Send us Fan Mail This is the final show of 2024 for Riffs and we are going out on top! We run through some music news about Dark Angel and a National Guitar Museum award. We also chat about a couple of new albums by Greylotus and Monolithe. We go back to the 70's and cover almost 50 years of metal with Tony Demolition Man Dolan from Venom Inc! Support the show

The Hurricanes Have Passed, Ozzy Is In The RRHOF and Nasty Ronnie Is On The Pod!! 18.11.2024 1:39:06

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about a new children's album with Alice Cooper, Slash and Rob Halford. We also talk about the crappy Mr Bungle news, some Archspire help wanted and Ozzy gets his due finally! We discuss the new albums by Immortal Bird and Ripped To Shreds. Finally... Nasty Ronnie from the legendary band Nasty Savage join us to discuss the new album and how the Nasty Mu...

AI Is Taking Over, Damnit Vitriol and The Immolation Story Has Been Written 15.09.2024 49:04

Send us Fan Mail No band interviews this episode. Andrew and Eli discuss what is happening in the world of AI and how that looks for the metal community. We talk about Vitriol now being a 2 piece. You know you have made it when they write a book about you, congrats Immolation. We review some new music from Fulci, Peeling Flesh, Cemetery Filth and the Wounded Touch. Support the show

Metal Olympics, Metal Insurrection and Arka'n Asrafokor 10.08.2024 1:13:36

Send us Fan Mail Eli and Andrew discuss the metal opening ceremonies to the olympics. We also discuss Iced Earth insurrectionist awaiting trial. All the way from TOGO we have the mighty Arka'n Asrafokor joining us to talk about all sorts of topics. Support the show

Some musicians play live and some don't, music reviews and Chris from the band VIRULENCE 15.07.2024 1:02:33

Send us Fan Mail Lots of rumors floating around about Motley Crue not playing live, we discuss the latest about John 5. Tom Araya seems like he may not have been a very good bandmate in the studio. We discuss 3 new releases from Octoploid, Embryonic Autopsy and Hate The Adversary. Lastly, we are joined by VIRULENCE vocalist/guitarist Chris Defaut! Support the show

Swedish Water, Festival Name Change and an Interview with Voidrium 09.06.2024 1:16:35

Send us Fan Mail Eli and Andrew talk about the shows they recently attended, so many bands and one arena show. We discuss some new music and a new release that was recorded 35 years ago. What's with the Swedish water and why has this country produced so many bands? We also talk with Vincent from the mighty black metal band VOIDRIUM! Support the show

New Bands, Burning Things, Selling Things and Curran Murphy from 72 Legions 18.04.2024 1:30:48

Send us Fan Mail Besides reviewing some new music from Togo, Netherlands and the US, Eli and Andrew dive into some top stories of the day in metal music. A black metal museum goes up in smoke, some serious cash is being spent on a Death guitar and a new super group is in the making. If that wasn't enough we have the guitarist from 72 Legions on the pod! Support the show

New Music, News and Mike Browning (Nocturnus AD) 02.04.2024 1:21:50

Send us Fan Mail Andrew and Eli discuss some new music and tours. We also talk about Dan Lilker's unlikely reunion with Anthrax after 40 years. Morrisound Studios gets an historic award by Hillsborough County. Lastly, we interview the death metal legend, Mike Browning of Nocturnus AD. Support the show

Metal Reviews and News and Black Sabbath joins the billion club 25.03.2024 32:22

Send us Fan Mail Andrew and Eli talk about some new metal releases. We go pretty deep to cover some music out of Ireland and Brazil as well as the US. We also talk about some metal news including Black Sabbath's Paranoid achievement. No interview this time around but we will give you a sneak peak into the guest on the next episode. Support the show

Metal News, New Releases and Brian Zimmerman from Atrophy 04.03.2024 1:22:31

Send us Fan Mail Andrew and Eli are back! We have some new music reviews and news. We also have an update on the Pestilence AI album cover fiasco. We also welcome Brian Zimmerman from ATROPHY on the pod. The conversation was in depth and covered the span of almost 40 years! Support the show

Announce The Apocalypse Come On The Pod 26.02.2024 1:17:30

Send us Fan Mail Eli and Andrew bring you new music drops and bands that have come back after being away from music for years. We also discuss AI generations and the controversy around Pestilence. We talk with Dominic from Announce The Apocalypse about the band and the great new disc Experience Machine. Support the show