Jon Harris

The Rock Metal Podcast

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Jon Harris is the founder and host of the Rock Metal Podcast. Together we get to go behind the scenes into what goes into producing records and making music as we interview some of our favourite and soon-to-be-favourite bands. We often walk away with bonus tips, insider secrets, and what Jon likes to call 'Heavy Hitters' that can help improve your life. Get in touch by emailing us at TheRockMetalPodcast@gmail.com, let us know what you think, we'd love to hear from you. You can also head over to TheRockMetalPodcast.ca for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

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E967: Interview with Edwin Premberg & Erica Ohlsson of METALITE 08.05.2021 20:49

Edwin Premberg & Erica Ohlsson of METALITE chat with Jon about Jacob Hansen, producing an album in a pandemic, life in Sweden; two tracks 'Cloud Connected' ,  'A Virtual World', 'Peacekeepers' and their latest album, A Virtual World . 'Cloud Connected' https://youtu.be/H1Rw8y9tXNY 'A Virtual World' https://youtu.be/NPRs05fe-TU 'Peacekeepers' https://youtu.be/0NdeLffGSyc Find out more abou...

E966: Interview with Paddy Creamer of AMONG THE RUINED 07.05.2021 23:06

Paddy Creamer of AMONG THE RUINED and Jon chat about launching a career in the music industry, purple guitars, struggling with anxiety; two tracks 'Death of Perseverance' ,  'Alone in this Tomb (We Are Broken)' and their latest album, Despite All Odds . 'Death of Perseverance' https://youtu.be/dp0zNy0CVhI 'Alone in this Tomb (We Are Broken)' https://youtu.be/_0-0bqIULSc Find out more about AM...

E965: Interview with Tuomas Antila & Ricardo Escobar of ULTHIMA 06.05.2021 22:58

Tuomas Antila & Ricardo Escobar of ULTHIMA chat with Jon about the concept of the album, moving to Finland from Mexico, dating girls, and Alestorm; two tracks 'Black Swan' ,  'Ulthima' and their latest album, Symphony of the Night . Find out more about ULTHIMA at: https://ulthima.bandcamp.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E964: Interview with Jayden Ridley of STEPSON 05.05.2021 29:16

ayden Ridley of STEPSON and Jon chat about signing record deals, creepy artwork, bass playing, a panel edition of the podcast; two tracks 'Deeper Sleep' ,  'Who Are We?' and their latest album, Help Me, Help You . 'Deeper Sleep' https://youtu.be/ltMBTih8Cz0 'Who Are We?' https://youtu.be/m0T4Euq0dQM Find out more about STEPSON at: https://www.stepsonpunk.com -----------------------------...

E963: Interview with Benjamin Homberger of WHEEL 04.05.2021 12:54

Benjamin Homberger of WHEEL and Jon chat about COVID, having kids, Art Nouveau style ; two tracks 'At Night They Came Upon Us' ,  'She Left In Silence' , and their latest album, Preserved In Time . 'At Night They Came Upon Us' https://youtu.be/h-bsqviPk3M 'She Left In Silence' https://youtu.be/AnldQFB7RCQ Find out more about WHEEL at: https://wheeldoom.bandcamp.com ------------...

E962: Interview with Mathieu Simard of WARCALL 03.05.2021 14:42

Mathieu Simard of WARCALL and Jon chat about Jackson left-hand guitars, Marshall amps, DIY productions; two tracks 'The Chase' ,  'Reckless' , and their latest EP, Dead End Pt. 1 . 'The Chase' https://youtu.be/vsTqL77jAeQ Find out more about WARCALL at: https://warcallmetal.bandcamp.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E961: Interview with Matt Caldwell of AS WE SUFFER 02.05.2021 23:59

Matt Caldwell of AS WE SUFFER and Jon chat about the 8 Pillars of Buddhism, Zinfandel, TheKoven.ca; two tracks 'Invade the Host' ,  'The Fallen Pillars' and their album, The Fallen Pillars . Find out more about AS WE SUFFER at: https://aswesuffer.bandcamp.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Har...

E960: Interview with SENSE OF NOISE 01.05.2021 22:12

SENSE OF NOISE and Jon chat about Seymour Duncan pickups, Fender guitars, Soilwork singing Michael Jackson; the track  'The Broken Hope' and their up-coming album. 'The Broken Hope' https://youtu.be/8pz55UdAfiU Find out more about SENSE OF NOISE at: https://senseofnoise.bandcamp.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E959: Interview with Avril Che, Randy Garcia, Chvasta of DEAD REGISTER 30.04.2021 22:09

Avril Che, Randy Garcia, Chvasta of DEAD REGISTER chat with Jon about home recording, Outkast, 2020 touring; two tracks 'Don’t Fail Me' ,  'Failed - Lament Cityscape' and their up-coming EP, Don’t Fail Me . 'Don’t Fail Me' https://youtu.be/Fbpx1mVY4yY Find out more about DEAD REGISTER at: https://www.deadregister.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------...

E958: Interview with Hunter & Tristan Martinez of DECENT CRIMINAL 30.04.2021 19:15

Hunter & Tristan Martinez of DECENT CRIMINAL and Jon chat about Mark McGrath, Santa Rosa Wine Country, shopping labels; two tracks 'Reap' ,  'Drifter' , and their new EP, Powdered . 'Mark McGrath Reaction to Reap' https://youtu.be/C5JfiJTRl2E Find out more about DECENT CRIMINAL at: https://decentcriminal.bandcamp.com -------------------------------------------------------------------...

E957: Interview with Torfinn Sirnes of SLAVES TO FASHION 29.04.2021 31:29

Torfinn Sirnes of SLAVES TO FASHION and Jon chat about metal genres, metal production, heavy metal attitude; two tracks 'The Power of Metal' ,  'Garden of Chains' , and their new album, History of Heavy Metal . 'The Power of Metal' https://youtu.be/-KjzlZtC7tg 'Garden of Chains' https://youtu.be/OMIeF5BxxA8 Find out more about SLAVES TO FASHION at: https://slavestofashion.bandcamp.c...

E956: Interview with Ian George & Leo Burdett of AMONGST LIARS 28.04.2021 23:29

Ian George & Leo Burdett of AMONGST LIARS and Jon chat Spotify playlists, radio play, recording an album; two tracks 'Black Days' ,  'Oceans Apart' , and their up-coming album. 'Black Days' https://youtu.be/Ckkn5s7rQ6E Find out more about AMONGST LIARS at: https://www.amongstliars.com -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E955: Interview with Frank te Riet of CRYPTOSIS 27.04.2021 21:00

Frank te Riet of CRYPTOSIS and Jon chat about Rickenbacker basses, BOSS HM2, the mellotron pedal; four tracks 'Decypher' ,  'Transcendence' , 'Prospect Of Immortality' , 'Death Technology' , and their new album, Bionic Swarm . 'Decypher' https://youtu.be/ry2-Hh27kwo 'Transcendence' https://youtu.be/80bNugK9SO4 'Prospect Of Immortality' https://youtu.be/bUCb0nnjTwQ 'Death Technology' http...

E954: Interview with Richard Keenahan of BLOODRUST 26.04.2021 22:33

Richard Keenahan of BLOODRUST and Jon chat about penguins, death vocals, world travel; two tracks 'Novichok' ,  'Burning of Aeons' , and their new album, Burning of Aeons . Find out more about BLOODRUST at: https://bloodrust-osdm.bandcamp.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Harris of The...

E953: Interview with Daria Mazunova of NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN 25.04.2021 20:56

Daria Mazunova of NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN and Jon chat about COVID-19, rap metal, visiting the States; latest single  'Dance With Me' , and their up-coming news. 'Dance With Me' https://youtu.be/i0P0pnd0yvA Find out more about NEXT DOOR TO HEAVEN at: https://nextdoortoheavenband.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E952: Interview with Simon Olsen of BAEST 23.04.2021 30:13

Simon Olsen of BAEST and Jon chat about Law of Jante, success as a band, live energy in recording; three tracks 'Necro Sapiens' ,  'Genesis' , 'Meathook Massacre' and their up-coming album, Necro Sapiens . 'Necro Sapiens' https://youtu.be/6S-n1Kw4HQU 'Genesis' https://youtu.be/qMbrq9iQ0Nk 'Genesis (live)' https://youtu.be/RZi06ZHrFho 'Meathook Massacre' https://youtu.be/deL4E-Sxxhg Find out m...

E951: Interview with Stephen Schrock of CAVERN 22.04.2021 26:40

Stephen Schrock of CAVERN and Jon chat about 20 minute meditations, Kurt Ballou, travelling to Canada; two tracks 'Red Moon' ,  'Grey' , and their up-coming album, Powdered . 'Red Moon' https://youtu.be/28tipuqKW7I 'Grey' https://youtu.be/ZHHD8i5BNQE Find out more about CAVERN  at: https://www.wearedps.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------...

E950: Interview with Lars Nedland of WHITE VOID 21.04.2021 36:37

Lars Nedland of WHITE VOID and Jon chat about Absurdism, stream of conscious writing, getting signed to Nuclear Blast; three tracks 'Do. Not. Sleep' ,  'The Shovel And The Cross' , 'This Apocalypse Is For You' and their up-coming album,  Anti . 'Do. Not. Sleep' https://youtu.be/oJJQCSNRxfA 'The Shovel And The Cross' https://youtu.be/BmaArqp5dow 'This Apocalypse Is For You' https://youtu....

E949: Interview with Emanuel Richard Churn Andrade of KEEPER 20.04.2021 28:29

Emanuel Richard Churn Andrade of KEEPER and Jon chat about Minecraft, Twitch.tv, Selling Hip Hop Beats, Jack The Envious, fruity drinks; three tracks 'Homegrown' ,  'Blue Eyes' , 'Frog' and his up-coming EP, Guess I’m Keeper . 'Homegrown' https://youtu.be/h7sPoaKnhwc 'Blue Eyes' https://youtu.be/BWpA80FrUoc 'Frog' https://youtu.be/P8J7PTVOTzI Find out more about KEEPER at: https://w...

E948: Interview with LOREN ISRAEL 19.04.2021 29:14

LOREN ISRAEL and Jon chat about science of the music business, why talent is overrated, the genius of Chad Kroger, the perfect tempo, and the winning chord progression. Find out more about LOREN ISRAEL at: https://lorenisrael.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Harris of The Rock Metal Podcast...

E947: Interview with Josh, John, Chris of BAD VISUALS 18.04.2021 27:06

Josh, John, Chris of BAD VISUALS chat with Jon about Sam Pura, the Bay Area, Jack Shirley; two tracks 'So Broken' ,  'Closing Doors' and their up-coming EP,  Ravel . Find out more about BAD VISUALS at: http://www.badvisualsmusic.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Harris of The Rock Metal...

E946: Interview with Henrijs Leja & Stelios Aggelis of HELESTIOS 17.04.2021 16:37

Henrijs Leja & Stelios Aggelis of HELESTIOS and Jon chat about Neural DSP Granophyre, switching to Reaper from Pro Tools, Nail The Mix; three tracks 'Black Storm' ,  'Return To Baalbek' , 'Sacrifice' and their new album,  Your Pain Tastes Good . 'Sacrifice' https://youtu.be/Ey1u_2NVVcg Find out more about HELESTIOS at: https://helestios.bandcamp.com/ -----------------------...

E945: Interview with Andrew Taylor of THE STRANGER 16.04.2021 27:02

Andrew Taylor of THE STRANGER and Jon chat about Robocop, working out, 80s synthwave; two tracks 'Kaleidoscope' ,  'Eleventh Hour' , and their new album,  Kaleidoscope . 'Kaleidoscope' https://youtu.be/hP6QPljEg7s 'Eleventh Hour' https://youtu.be/pb_iHCh_fGc Find out more about THE STRANGER at: https://thestrangerofficial.bandcamp.com/ ------------------------------------------...

E944: Interview with Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann of ORDEN OGAN 15.04.2021 26:44

Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann of ORDEN OGAN chats with Jon about Skynet, Elon Musk, growing fame; four tracks 'In The Dawn of the AI' ,  'Heart of the Android' ,  'Inferno' ,  'Let The Fire Rain'  and their new album,  Final Days . 'In The Dawn of the AI' https://youtu.be/cAYvwbUUhD0 'Heart of the Android' https://youtu.be/USDlKRoAAY8 'Inferno' https://youtu.be/CNOgBVF17HA 'L...

E943: Interview with Gustav Wremer, Johan Häll, Samuel Georgsson of GRANDE ROYALE 14.04.2021 21:10

Gustav Wremer, Johan Häll, Samuel Georgsson of GRANDE ROYALE and Jon chat about Falcon beer, Logic Pro X, Swedish jogging; two tracks 'Bang' ,  'Just As Bad As You' , and their new album,  Carry On . 'Bang' https://youtu.be/V9Ms_nSdRMg 'Just As Bad As You' https://youtu.be/3FacIIKDEjE Find out oreabout GRANDE ROYALE at: https://granderoyaleoff.bandcamp.com ---------------------...