The Heavy Galaxy Show

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt sit down with MEZZOA guitarist and vocalist Nacho Maldonado for an in-depth conversation about his journey through the San Diego heavy rock scene. Nacho shares his beginnings as an aspiring musician during the explosive 90s underground rock era, where raw, gritty sounds shaped what would become MEZZOA’s signature style. He dives into his earl...

Rob Traynor of BLACK WATER RISING joins Matt & John on The Heavy Galaxy Show for a deep dive into his journey through the world of heavy rock. From growing up in Brooklyn and frequenting the legendary L'Amour club, to crossing paths and befriending members of bands like Type O Negative, Rob shares the roots that shaped his gritty, riff-heavy sound. He opens up about his early 2000's ba...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt & John sit down with iconic frontman Mark Hennessy for a no-holds-barred look at his 30+ year journey in rock music. From his early days in the unlikely grunge hub of Lawrence, KS, to becoming a rising force in the heavy rock scene with Godzillionaire, Mark opens up like never before. We dive into Paw’s explosive entry into the 90s rock world as o...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, filmmaker Matt Hartnett (LIFERS) and Vegas Rock Revolution's John Gist welcome guitar virtuoso Dario Lorina. Known for his killer riffs with Black Label Society and his explosive new band Dark Chapel, Lorina walks us through his dynamic musical journey. From touring at 16 with Warrant's Jani Lane to joining Zakk Wylde's crew in 2014, Dario’s story is one o...

Get ready for a killer mid-year wrap-up on this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show! Matt and John break down their favorite heavy rock and metal albums of the first half of 2025. From thunderous riffs to genre-bending surprises, they spotlight the records that have been dominating their playlists and turning heads across the heavy music scene. But it’s not just about the big names. The guys dig deep...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt dive deep into the state of modern heavy rock vocalists. With the recent passing of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, the torch is officially being passed. Who's worthy of carrying that legacy forward? The conversation gets real as they highlight the frontmen who rise above the noise and redefine what it means to be a powerful vocalist in today’s...

On this episode of the Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt & John give their tribute to the late great Ozzy Osbourne and debate whether or not he was the best frontman to ever exist in rock and metal history. The guys discuss the elements to becoming an exceptional lead vocalist and compare Ozzy's prowess to other renowned rock and metal vocalists that are considered some of the greatest to do it thro...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt welcome legendary frontman and guitarist Scott “Wino” Weinrich of The Obsessed. Wino opens up about the band’s major lineup change, with Bob Pantella of Monster Magnet and The Atomic Bitchwax stepping in on drums. He explains why the change was made and how it’s already shaping the band’s future. The Obsessed is gearing up for a massive Fall...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt sit down with Todd Severin, founder of the iconic Ripple Music label. Todd opens up about the early beginnings of Ripple Music and what led him to launch the label during a bleak time for the music industry. Despite no clear revenue model, Todd pushed forward, motivated by a deep love for underground rock and metal. The conversation shifts to...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, filmmaker Matt Hartnett (LIFERS/Seismic-Sounds.com) & curator/promoter John Gist (Planet Desert Rock Weekend/Vegas Rock Revolution) sit down with T.R. Morton from Freedom Hawk, one of the most revered names in the heavy rock scene. T.R. opens up about the band’s origin in Virginia Beach and how their sound evolved into a globally recognized force. He b...

Matt Hartnett (One Palm Productions / Seismic-Sounds.com) and John Gist (Planet Desert Rock Weekend / Vegas Rock Revolution) are back—and they’re turning up the volume on THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW.This rebooted episode dives deep into the state of heavy rock, tackling its current challenges, cultural shifts, and where it all might be headed. With their combined years of industry experience, Matt and J...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with guitarist/producer Jeff Henson from Austin metal-heavy rock veterans DUEL. Henson discusses the band's new full-length 'Breakfast With Death' and the band's increased emphasis on metallic-driven songwriting over the last two records. The guys also discuss Henson's work as a producer at his renowned Red No...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist to talk about the band's sophomore release 'Palm Reader'. The guys discuss the band's musical direction on the album and how Garney expanded his vocal range compare to the HDQ's debut full-length 'Secrets Of The Black Moon'. Ryan discusses their 2024' summer tour plans a...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Jon Cosky and bassist/vocalist Jude Sisk from Houston stoner-sludge trio STONE NOMADS. The guys discuss the recent remastering of the band's debut LP "...at the Gates of Solitude" and the contributions provided by TROUBLE/EXHORDER vocalist Kyle Thomas, Grammy award winning engineer Alan Douches a...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with vocalist Mike Vickers from Boston stoner-sludge stalwarts LEATHER LUNG. Vickers talks about the band's debut LP "Graveside Grin" and how the addition of new guitarist Greg has complimented and expanded their sound from previous released EP's. Mike discusses the bands first two singles/videos 'Spit In Th...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS of the Underground Matt chats with bassist and frontwoman High Priestess Nighthawk to chat about the bands new album 'Garden Of Heathens'. They discuss the band's evolving musical style and approach, lyrical themes on the album, recording the album on a farm, favorite memory touring with Wino and The Obsessed, the band's upcoming headlining US Summ...

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster from Denver melodic-heavy rockers ABRAMS. The guys talk about the bands new album "Blue City", the band's ever-evolving sound recording at the renowned God City Studios in Salem, MA, the musical relationship between Zach and his twin brother and NEBULA/MONDO GENERATOR drummer Mike Ams...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt chat with drummer/vocalist Zach Wheeler and bassist/vocalist Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rock honchos HOWLING GIANT. The guys chat about the trio's sophomore full-length 'Glass Future' and discuss the band's more concise approach to the songwriting compare to their debut LP 'The Space Between Worlds'. Zach an...

Matt and John chat it up with PATRIARCHS IN BLACK guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Cassius King/Vessel Of Light/Non Fiction/Hades) and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Quiet Riot) to talk about the duo's sophomore LP 'My Veneration'. The guys discuss the band's unique approach in selecting multiple vocalists on their first two records and the additional elements that were incorporated i...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John chat with HAUNT/BEASTMAKER mainman Trevor William Church. Trevor talks growing up in the music world with his father/legendary bassist Bill 'The Electric' Church (Montrose/Sammy Hagar/Van Morrison) and his soon-to-be-released biography 'THE ELECTRIC CHURCH'. Church discusses the recent reactivation of doom metal masters BEASTM...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt chats with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor about the band's 13th studio full-length 'STATE OF EMERGENCY'. Tommy discusses the his recent relocation from Los Angeles to New York and how it influenced the songwriting and attitude on the record. Victor discusses going back to the band's roots in terms of the album's songwriting and how Pro...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, John sits down with vocalist Wil Martin from Los Angeles hard rock vets Earshot. The guys chat about the recent singles released by the band and discuss their upcoming full-length expected in Spring 2024'. Wil discusses his foray into music, going from a guitar player to a full-time singer, touring with Filter and experiencing Richard Patrick's dif...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt & John sit down with guitarist/vocalist Dan Frick and bassist Kip Page from San Diego heavy rockers FORMULA 400. The guys discuss the bands latest release 'Divination' and the inspiration behind the album's first single 'Whiskey Bent'. Frick & Page discuss the band's decision to add a more heavier edge to their overall...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John Gist returns as he and Matt sit down with THUNDER HORSE guitarist/vocalist Stephen Bishop to talk about the bands new album 'After The Fall'. Bishop talks on what factors inspired the musical direction of their third full-length and what makes guitarist Todd Connally such a force to be reckoned with in the underground heavy rock/metal scene. S...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt sits down vocalist Karl Agell to talk about new band LIE HEAVY and their debut release ‘Burn To The Moon. Agell discusses the bands formation and musical direction while explaining his vocal approach on the record and how he goes about writing lyrics. The guys discuss Karl’s history as a vocalist that began in the southern Connecticut hardcore-thrash...