The Heavy Galaxy Show

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt sits down with MONSTER MAGNET guitarist Phil Caivano to talk his debut self-titled solo release CAIVANO. Caivano discusses the writing and recording process the took place during the pandemic for the album and how the music compares to what he’s know for musically over the course of his forty-five plus year career. Phil discusses his decades long-rela...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John & Matt sit down with BORRACHO guitarist/vocalist Steve Fisher and talk about the heavy rock trio's soon-to-be-released fifth LP "Blurring The Lines Of Reality". Fisher starts off by discussing the bands AI generated album cover and fills us in on the record's first single 'Architects Of Chaos Part I' and the song's co...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John chat with HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist and RIPPLEFEST TEXAS founder RYAN GARNEY. Garney fills us in on how thing are going in the recording studio as the band is currently recording the follow-up to their heralded 2021’ release ‘Secrets Of The Black Moon’. Ryan discusses the bands' experience on the recently completed Smoke & Dust Tou...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, the guys sit down with vocalist/drummer Craig Riggs (KIND/SASQUATCH/ROADSAW). Riggs talks to us about KIND's upcoming third release 'Close Encounters' and the musical/vocal differences compared the bands first two albums. John and Craig reminisce on Riggs and SASQUATCH's performance at Stoned & Dusted 2018' and the infamous 'kic...

On this discussion episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John start things off by recapping the most recent episodes/interviews on the show and feature new music videos from VOLUME and WITCHSKULL. The guys follow that up with a discussion on the recent rise and success of two-piece bands and feature videos from some of them that includes Heavy Psych Sounds recording artists ASTRODEATH and T...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John sit down with bassist Ron Holzner (The Skull/ex-Trouble) to discuss his latest band LEGIONS OF DOOM that features current and ex-members of Corrosion Of Conformity, Trouble, Saint Vitus, The Skull and Leadfoot. Ron talks about the band's European festival dates this summer and he went about choosing the setlist for it. Holzner discusses...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John and Matt sit down with UNIDA & HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES guitarist ARTHUR SEAY. The guys start things off with a discussion on UNIDA's origins and the impetus of Seay to relaunch the band without the services of legendary lead vocalist John Garcia, while RIOT GOD vocalist Mark Sunshine fills in for the time being. Seay goes in-depth in regards...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John sit down with GOZU vocalist/guitarist Marc Gaffney to talk about the band fifth LP 'Remedy' and their current US run in support of then record. Gaffney discusses his change in his overall vocal approach on the record and how the addition of new drummer Seth Botos had added to to the musical changes. Marc discusses his early musical in...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John chat with Shrapnel Records founder Mike Varney to discuss the iconic label's 40-plus year history in heavy rock and metal. Varney starts off by discussing his early foray into the music world as an aspiring musician/guitarist in the SF Bay Area playing for various bands in the heavy rock scene. Mike discusses the impetus to start Shrapnel...

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John sat down and spoke with bassist Josh Blum from 90's alternative grunge outfit SUGARTOOTH to talk about the bands first album in 27 years titled 'Vol.3". Blum discusses the bands impetus to release new music after a lengthy hiatus. The guys discuss the bands breakthrough in 1994 with the hit 'Sold My Fortune' and how Beavi...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John start things off by discussing their recent interviews for the show with Dozer/Wino/Kenny Hickey, followed by a discussion regarding the recent inductions into the rock-n-roll hall of fame and their continued disregard for rock and metal bands as a whole. The music kicks in gear with new videos from Portland proto-metal vets DANAVA and the...

On This episode of The Heavy Galaxy, John & Matt sit down with guitarist/vocalist KENNY HICKEY to talk about the new supergroup EYE AM which also features drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Danzig/Quiet Riot), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar/Down), & ex-Crowbar and Down bassist Todd Strange. Kenny recants the early Type O Negative days as the Brooklyn alternative metal band opening for a tour w...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, we sit down with legendary doom metal maestro Scott 'Wino' Weinrich who gives us some insight on the brand new new documentary about his life titled 'Wino:The Documentary'. Wino talks about the late Dave Sherman and how instrumental he was in furthering his musical career with Spirit Caravan after the inital breakup of The Obsessed in the m...

On this preview clip of The Heavy Galaxy's interview w/legendary doom metal guitarist/vocalist Scott 'Wino' Weinrich, he talks about his upcoming documentary and how the film came to fruition. Check out the full episode available Thursday, 4/27 on all streaming and podcast platforms. Go to www.heavygalaxy.com for all episodes of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John sit down with guitarist/vocalist Fredrik Nordin and guitarist Tommi Holappa (Greenleaf) from Swedish stoner rock legends DOZER. The guys talk about the bands return from a 15-year hiatus of creating new music with the release of their new LP 'Drifting In The Endless Void' and the reason for doing so. Fredrik and Tommi discuss the diff...

Watch Dozer's Fredrik Nordin (vocals/guitar) and Tommi Holappa (guitar) discuss the reason for the band's extended hiatus and first full-length release in fifteen years. full

On this episode of the HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John and Matt recap their recent experience at the Heavy Psych Sounds Fest in Joshua Tree and San Francisco. The guys get into a discussion on how most heavy rock scenes both in the US and globally are creating their own music festivals to help support the bands and scene and how important they are to the continued growth of heavy music in general. Music v...

On this episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, John & Matt chat with TESLA guitarist Dave Rude about the band's March residency in Las Vegas. Rude talks about the band's decision to do the residency and how it compares to a typical tour for professional musicians. Dave discusses being the "new guy' in the band, how Guns N Roses influenced his decision to be a rock musician, his pre...

On this intro episode of HEAVY GALAXY, John & Matt discuss their decision to team up and create THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW and their goal to continue to grow and bring together the global heavy rock community. The guys get into a discussion on the current state of rock/metal and how its affect on American culture has dwindled over the last two decades, the current state of the heavy rock scene and...

On this first episode of THE HEAVY GALAXY SHOW, Matt & John sit down with Phil and Chris from Houston doom-occult rockers WARLUNG. The guys discuss the band's European tour as well as their most most recent album, ‘Vulture’s Paradise’. Phil & Chris discuss the bands songwriting process and how they approach their unique vocal style that incorporates harmonies with two main vocalists. T...