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Tanya Elizabeth and Eddie DeCesare are benevolent souls: Kind people who give of their time and opinions and whom I am immensely impressed with as musicians and people.
Monochromatic Black isn't just another 'female fronted' metal band. To be honest, I really don't like that Monochromatic Black is oftentimes compared to Jinjer or Arch Enemy, simply because both bands have women as front persons.
I know everyone wants to have a reference point ahead of time when discovering new bands, and I've been guilty of it too, but these are people with their own style, and the band has its own sound, which sounds nothing like the bands people compare them to. I guess we all need a starting point when it comes to art, but it's my hope you'll dive a little deeper with me.
Originally, we had a much different show prepared, but limits on time and availability (this was recorded during the holidays) kept us tight and didn't allow us to dive as deep as we'd hoped. I hope you'll give this band the attention they deserve, even if I didn't, simply because.... again.... they are super interesting, talented, and absolutely worth your time.
All I know is that I had to have them on the show because they are truly special people to me. I'm hosting them today, because I want you to discover the band before they head out on tour at the beginning of the year. Before their schedules no longer allow them to work with the smaller guys like me. I want you to know what you're in for and who you're going to meet and listen to. I want you to know them, so here's your chance.
Let's welcome these extraordinary talents. It makes me truly happy to have them on the show today. What a great way to end the year!
Ladies and gentlemen, Tanya and Eddie from Monochromatic Black!!!
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Time Codes:
1:00 When interviewers ask the same dumb questions over and over
1:45 Bands and video games
3:30 When the talent overrides your curiosity
6:30 Tiring of comparisons
8:50 The progressive element of metal
10:50 The music and feel comes first
13:00 When Jinjer was a groove metal band
15:30 When we release music before it's ready
18:45 How does Monochromatic Black overcome being classified as a 'female fronted' metal band?
22:00 Meeting your heroes in person
24:00 The hardest parts of touring life
27:00 When it comes to gear, drummers have it the worst
30:30 Having interests outside of the band
33:00 Being in the right place when it matters
35:00 Knowing what you want to do, no matter what
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There have only been a few bands/artists that have taken the video game music business and made it their own. I have the honor of hosting Rei from Super Monster Party today and it's gotta be a great thing to experience. How many get to do this?
I should say that I greatly enjoyed speaking to Rei, but we did have a plethora of real audio and video issues, plus he was stuck near a political parade and I spilled my coffee and had connection issues. It was a complete mess, so our conversation is as good as the editing. I hope you enjoy what we put together for you.
Lastly, remember that Super Monster Party has a new album called ' Rage Quit,' which came out in November of 2024 and it's a blast. So....
It's time. Let's get to this. Ladies and gentlemen, put your pixels together for Rei Sega of Super Monster Party. Let's go!
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Time Codes:
1:00 Who is Rei Sega and what is Super Monster Party?
3:30 Discovering the thrash
7:00 Inspired by Marvel comics
9:30 Stumped by the Atari Jaguar
12:00 Hooked on Sonic the Hedgehog
15:00 What was the musical trigger?
17:00 Rei loves Prince and Elvis
19:00 Forgetting your problems on stage
22:00 Singing about what you know
25:00 Testing your musical friendships
28:00 Making the music with other session musicians
30:00 Constantly creating new ideas
32:00 Playing his music on Guitar Hero and PC
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Let's get to the man of the hour, Michel Teyssier of Fields of Naecluda!
Today on the show, we are digging deeper into the music I love the most. Today's featured artist (and his band) is a French progressive rock band that brings some of the most incredible and delicate music I've heard in quite some time. Now, when I say delicate, I don't mean soft. I mean musical choices where the ideas are there and the band, through compression and dynamics, feeds you this musical data one morsel at a time.
If you're a fan of Porcupine Tree, Haken, Temic, or Dream Theater, I am 100% positive this band is for you. Incredibly performed and written, this could be, and SHOULD BE, your favorite new thing. I love love love it. .... and you will too.
So...
Ladies and gentlemen... dialing in all the way from the middle of Europe, this is my guest Michel Teyssier!
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Time Codes:
2:00 Gratitude for the vocal booth
6:00 Introducing Fields of Næcluda
10:00 Becoming a professional musician
14:00 Raising children to be independent
17:00 The order of releases and intent
21:00 Michel is where he needs to be right now
25:00 Working with a singer from Senegal
29:00 We are all the same
32:00 Proving something to himself
35:00 Does Michel have a drive to be remembered?
38:00 Michel is NOT preaching anything in his music
42:00 Leaving a musical legacy isn't all he cares about
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MONOLOGUE:
I'm in the process of recording another book, which is a how to... it's a different experience because it's hard to create something evocative that's basically a business how to book. So, that's been interesting figuring it all out.
Being home more and working on auditions feels great, but I admit it also makes me feel, at times, kind of pathetic (i get it that it's my own experience as I'm not actually pathetic) because it never fails that the moment I take a break to eat or relax my voice, my family comes home and sees me sitting on the couch. Which... is just great.
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This band, BornBroken, is kind of everything for me.
They are heavy, brutal, tight, incredibly well recorded, and everything is well written. Let's be honest... they are all the things.
Today, I'm fortunate enough to have on the original of originals: The man behind the legacy of the band, Michael Decker.
If you like hard hitting, straight in the middle of the gut, right down the middle of the alley, heavy music, with no punches pulled, then BornBroken is for you. So, let's get ready to mosh, baby.
Calling in from the magical world of Quebec Canada, this is BornBroken's Michael Decker. Welcome brother!
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Time Codes:
5:00 What is a normal show, anyway?
9:30 Michael was a super independent kid
14:00 Art and design
19:00 Getting into arguments with family members
23:30 Seeing oneself as an artist first and foremost
28:00 If being normal is actually normal
32:00 Managing every aspect of the band
37:30 Christian Donaldson did the production work
42:00 Does Michael get tired of comparisons to Corey Taylor?
46:00 Pantera and Exhorder sound a lot alike
51:00 Writing about things that we were denied of
56:00 Hurting people and moving on as a better person
1:00:00 Who is Mike Decker, really?
THANKS, AS ALWAYS, to Jon Asher from Asher Media (PR) for putting this interview together. You're the best, brother.
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Blake Fleming has kind of done it all. When I sent my prescreen questions, Blake said he's an open book. Granted, most say this, but I get the sneaking suspicion that Blake is telling it 100% like it is.
He's been a part of some of the biggest bands in the world including Dazzling Killmen and Mars Volta. He's worked with Sean Lennon and so many others like The Ropes, Kim Taylor, Israel Nash, and the Lemonheads. He's lived that life, and it is good.
To quote Blade Runner, he's probably seen things you wouldn't believe, like ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.... or something.
Blake is an author and solo artist on top of being particularly talented at pretty much everything he touches and now he's here.... just like Freddy Mercury.
Ladies and gentlemen, an amazing drummer and inspiration, Blake Fleming welcome!
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Time Codes:
7:00 Blake is an amazing talent
10:00 Opening for Eddie Vedder
15:00 Extremism in art
21:00 Great bands coming up in the 90's
25:00 Being a character versus the real musician
31:00 No timpani solos
36:00 Blake started drumming at 8 years old
41:00 Blake has always been a transparent artist
46:00 Talking about Blake's book of rhythms
51:00 Ted Reed's Syncopation
56:00 Playing at very high levels
1:00:00 Stewart Copeland's soundtrack recordings
1:04:00 Living in the Catskills
1:09:00 Working on new solo projects and books
MONOLOGUE:
Getting past vocal work milestones.
Turned 58 on Monday. That's weird.
Who knew I'd be here? Why are we never where we thought we'd be?
I was supposed to be a contender.
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Acacia Ridge is a band that I've grown quite fond of over the last year, and I finally have a chance to interview someone in the band to give me the clarity I seek.... about the band's mission, purpose and future hopes.
Anson and Christian are founding members... love when bands introduce classical instruments to create a new soundscape. Reminds me of my first experiences with Kansas, which changed the musical landscape for me.
Now, don't get me wrong. Acacia Ridge is no soft sell... they are the real, hardcore, deal and it's my honor to host them here.
Joining me from the distant lands of Utah, please welcome Christian and Anson from Acacia Ridge to the show!
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Time Codes:
2:00 Welcome to Christian and Anson
3:00 What is Utah like, really?
6:00 The fastest growing cities in the US
9:00 The Osmonds and Brainstorm
13:00 Naming bands after locations
17:00 Sincere to a fault
21:00 Lyrics, melodies and the business of the band
24:00 What does loneliness look like?
27:00 Seattle's KUMA
31:00 The purpose behind the band
35:00 Driven by desire to be understood
38:00 Dingwall basses and Nolly Getgood
42:00 Putting time into the details in the songs
46:00 Established bands taking chances
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY:
Yesterday was NATIONAL NO SUGAR DAY..... which in America is like saying.... national nobody eats day. It's anathema to who we are and our culture. Of course, nobody is really doing this, but it's a nice sentiment. I'm back on the dole as my monologue mentions, at least it cooling down on my sugar intake... diabetes and all that. What is your take on our eating habits here? The land of fat angry people with guns?
In 1995, Oasis released "What's the Story Morning Glory" to acclaim and whatever else, selling 347,000 copies in its first week. ....and now, they are back together again. Do you have a take on Oasis in general? My first encounter with them was in print, where PJ Harvey stated that her work is artistic and challenging, unlike Oasis, which just cracked me up.
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Joey Callahan is a working comedian and geniunely one of the funniest I've heard in a long time. I love his style and wit and his old school approach and delivery. To me, he's a Carson's comic and I hope that's okay to say.
I am not a fan of comparing anyone to anything but I think it's an honorable connection to say that his styleeminds me of the best classic comedians of old, particularly David Brenner and Rich Little. I don't think he does impressions either, but there's something in his look and delivery that reminds me of both of these guys and I think that says a lot.
So, all that really matters is Joey is here with me today and he's a wonderful, funny, exceptionally kind man who deserves to be heard....and you're hearing him today! Welcome Joey!
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Time Codes:
2:30 Needing a good laugh
6:00 Philadelphia living
10:00 Boring white dads
14:00 Fitting into a genre that isn't taken
18:00 Putting up the force field
23:00 Second marriages and the insanity of men
28:00 A normal day for Joey
34:00 Joey doesn't chase fame
40:00 Enjoy the pickle!
46:00 Love and admiration and need
51:00 My Three Sons and Little Rascals
56:00 Writing and developing a comedy show
1:01:00 The good angel and the bad angel
1:06:00 Did we have a good time?
Joey is promoting his new Drybar Comedy Special "Joey Callahan the Notorious F.O.D. (Father of Daughters) - It's hilarious and awesome. Watch it today. Link HERE:
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
Today is National Comic Book Day. That probably doesn't mean much to most, and it doesn't mean that much to me, but there was a time when it meant everything.
MONOLOGUE:
Still sick. Still doing voices. Still wondering what the hell is wrong with me.
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My guest today is Connor Blackwood, the front man for Alchemize.
This band does things really well and, as you know, music like this is the reason I do the show to begin with. People need to hear when bands tie genres together, because great things happen. The rest is the discovery process.
That's what we're doing today. Discovering Connor and his awesome band, Alchemize.
So... let's get to it... what do you say?
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Time Codes:
3:00 A buddy of mine knows his music
6:00 There's something about Smelly Cat
11:00 Capturing an audience when you're attractive
16:00 Connor's motto is "just go for it"
This is where the reactions were!
18:00 Self Diagnosis: Connor is looking to grow his vocal skillset
23:00 Stepping out of your comfort zone
29:00 Members of the band are now pseudo celebrities
35:00 Owning one's feelings into the future
40:00 Unintentional creative sabotage
45:00 When you miss a moment that really matters
51:00 Flashbacks to 50 Cent
56:00 Always second guessing
1:01:00 His band has a plan and it's all coming together
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Dune. Not the movie. The band. from the other side of the world. Where music lives to inspire something new. Where sounds come out with fresh twists.
I had heard the new album by Dune recently and loved the distinct and unique tones... the scales and rhythms. I sent a message to their PR company, saying 'that's the one.' For me, something stood out.
Perhaps it's that certain something that nobody can really quantify, but I recognized it's unique power and wanted to host them today... so.... here we go.
Calling all the way from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, please welcome to the show....Samer and Mamdoh from Dune! Hey guys!
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Time Codes:
2:00 When audio workstations fail
5:00 Obsessed with new musical art from afar
8:00 Giant tongues are gross
11:30 How the band Dune started in Jordan
16:00 Mustafa the drummer
18:00 Fascinated by Saudi culture
22:00 The human condition is about coming to the middle
26:00 Ten hours between cities in Saudi
31:00 How the band builds songs
36:00 Saudi Arabia is culturally built on Islam
40:00 When you're not Islamic in a nation of Islamic people
44:00 We are all adults here
48:00 To live an average lifestyle in Riyadh
52:00 Heavy thrash groove music is the way
56:00 Naming the band was way too easy
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The new record:
Check out the new record, "Years of Chains" available everywhere. “Years Of Chains” explores themes around culture, urban legends, and personal issues, providing listeners with a unique perspective on heavy music. DUNE’s commitment to delivering an intense and fun experience with raging tones is evident in every track on the EP and is suitable for those who enjoy Testament, Slayer, Pantera, and Metallica.
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Weird stories:
Last week, a woman in Texas was awarded the Guinness world record title of having the largest known tongue in the world FOR A WOMAN, measuring a massive 3.1 inches across. She also has a monstrously huge mouth... so it makes sense. Her tongue is wider than it is long, which is bonkers. As a reference, the largest in the world is held by a man at a staggering 3.49 inches wide... which is just super gross.
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Today, my guest is someone I admire for his talents as a musical phenom.
Hailing from the Chicago area, or at least the band does, Michael Bala of Necronomicon Ex Mortis is the kind of guy I really enjoy talking to. He's a serious talent, and his voice deserves to be amplified.
Here's the thing. I really believe that most public relations outlets don't give extreme metal its due. Sure, it may not be your personal taste, but it takes just as much talent, if not a TON more, to play the musical passages these monster musicians do.
In fact, as I say often, I can only assume the best classical composers would be metal musicians if they were alive today. I would think that Stravinsky might be in this band. We shall see, eh?
Ladies, gentlemen, from the depths of Midwest hell comes my guest. Michael Bala... welcome, brother!
Time Codes:
2:00 I can do voices
6:00 Tiktok music
10:00 The vanilla changes the flavor
14:00 Beavis and Butthead and Stuart
19:00 The exploding comet
23:00 Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
27:00 Iron Maiden is Michael's fave band
33:00 Modern death metal guitars
37:00 Horror movies of the early 80s
42:00 The Berklee version of Michael
46:00 Michael prefers classical metal to the modern sludge
51:00 When a huge song is out of tune
56:00 The perfect moment for metal music
1:02:00 Strapping Young Lad
1:06:00 Telling our bosses off for real
1:11:00 When music is trapped in your brain
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MONOLOGUE:
Started recording an audio book for a company. They found me. They picked me. BUT, I still feel the pangs of imposter syndrome. It's weird how that works. I sent them my first take yesterday for pacing and I was expecting to get fired. Then, I get the response and it's highly positive and affirming, which basically says that the devil on your shoulder is louder and then, I wonder why?
Why do we give power to the negative over the positive? Why does that happen? Why do we do it with politics, celebrity marriages, religion? WHY WHY WHY?
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
In 2018 Pope Francis condemns sexual abuse. Supposedly, this is the first time it's actually ever addressed by the man at the top. I don't want to make a statement about religion/catholicism here, but I will say that the commentary sure seems late to the party. All said, at least it's a start. I'm not sure how we should address this, but it's a tough one. I didn't grow up Catholic, but I did grow up in the church and to me, it's always been one of those things that I feel ruins it for everyone. Like, so many things. Too harsh to talk about?
What about someone like Mother Theresa who sacrificed her life to serve others who couldn't serve themselves, let alone anyone else?
BIRTHDAYS:
My cousin Debby was born on this day in 1966, so happy 58th Debby!
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This is a very special AUDIO ONLY version of our show. This week's guest is the mindblowing artist, Mack Chami.
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Mack Chami.
If you're like me, you like most styles of music, if not all. You love when people take huge chances or live their life through their music. You love the drama and chance of it all. You love how it hits you.
How music makes you sentimental or angry. How it curves the earth around your ears. Mack's music does that to me when I put it on in my car. When I'm vacuuming my house. When I'm doing anything.
Because his project, God is War, plays instrumental soundscapes, it can be anything. The music takes over. You can swirl in its madness or get caught up in its beats. It's not noise, but it's all noise. I imagine learning about Mack today may have the same effect.
Let me say one last thing. It may not be inspired by it, but if there's one thing I love about his music is it sounds like it belongs in a David Lynch movie, where the most terrifying people are hanging out near the edges of the room, waiting for you to leave so they can mug you at the car. It's brilliant.
So... let's get to it. This is Mack Chami!
Time Codes:
4:00 When you're abandoned by a parent
7:00 Mack's listeners love to be challenged
10:30 Conversation starters are just that
13:30 Finding Slipknot and heavy music changed everything
16:40 Tons of arguments
20:00 Passion means "to suffer"
23:30 Figuring out HOW to make music
27:00 Growing up was rough on Mack
31:00 The first single just dropped off the new album
34:00 The Netflix movie, The Platform
37:00 How do we get out of the hole?
40:00 Making it through the roughest patches
43:30 Touring is a thing for Mack and that's good for us
Make sure you check out Mack's new full length album "Boogeyman Inc." from God Is War which will be available Sept 20th via Profound Lore Records. There is also going to be a God Is War tour supporting shoegaze act Lockstep from Tennessee from October 30th-Novemeber 10th across the midwest, Canada, and the east coast. I know you can't wait, either.
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My guest this week is Benjamin Pitts, vocalist and guitarist for the powerful and mesmerizing melodic death metal band, Nightwraith.
The band has a new record coming out tomorrow and Ben was able to slide in to the calendar and join me today. For that, I'm super grateful. Listen to the show and learn about this fantastic, humble human, who happens to be a total nerd who loves heavy brutal music but has a kind heart of gold. What a mensch.
This is Ben Pitts!
Time Codes:
3:00 Metal guys are the best guys
7:00 Being really cautious about faith stances
10:00 Professing love for David Lynch
14:00 Welcome to the weirdness
15:00 Slipknot with modern tighter influences
19:00 When Ben started playing and formed his first band
23:00 Offering hope over the darkness of humanity
27:00 The Seattle scene isn't just grunge
31:00 The fastest and the heaviest
35:00 Being married in other bands
39:00 Musicians are filling the God sized hole with another panacea
44:00 Driven to create and produce good music
49:00 Taming the tongue is a good idea
51:00 Blackened thrash in New Mexico
55:00 Fight Club with Ben
59:00 Trapt fans tend to be total goobers
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: I'm a huge movie buff, so I thought it was cool to mention that the David Lynch film, Blue Velvet, debuted in Toronto 38 years ago today, which is madness because I saw it first run myself. I can't believe that much time has gone by.
SONG OF THE WEEK: BornBroken, from Montreal QC, has a new single out, called Am I Invisible.... which reminds me of some of the best metal out there. It's well produced and thought you might enjoy it. Let me know what it reminds you of, and is that a good thing?
The new NightWraith album 'Divergence' - being released TOMORROW, SEPT 13TH, worldwide. 5 shows in Sept are booked to support the album release.
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This is a special AUDIO only release of my conversation with Adam Woodford of Polar, the UK juggernaut known for blowing out the ears of everyone within a kilometer of their legendary shows.
Adam, affectionately known as WOODY is the face and voice behind UK's Polar. All over the internet, Polar is known as an Alternative Metal band, and that's fine. To me, in my opinon, they might better be described as a heavy duty Melodic Metalcore/Hardcore band. I say this because Adam's voice reminds me so much of Tony Maddocks, who is a UK legend from the 90's band, Above All.
It's my hope that if Adam agrees, he'll see that I care about the music and that I have an affinity for it, as Above All is a great band to 'look up to.' Polar has their own sound and Adam sits squarely in the middle, in command and on that righteous throne.
So... this is the moment when it all comes together. Adam, welcome!
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Time Codes:
1:00 The monologue and the guest
7:00 Labeling a new band
12:00 Snarky terms of endearment
18:00 Lyrically, Adam is always telling the truth
23:00 Bringing out the best parts of oneself
28:00 Becoming the death knell
34:00 The fault in our stars
40:00 Aggression might not be enough
46:00 Reminding people that they can destroy a room
52:00 Hiding personal stuff away deeply affects you
59:00 When you're riding behind a professional
1:04:00 When old people talk crap about the current generation
1:11:00 Japanese people don't talk about personal struggles
1:18:00 Discovering compassion for others
1:24:00 The new record is selfish and that's okay
1:32:00 Beastie Boys are Adam's obsession
1:38:00 When a song doesn't challenge you
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MONOLOGUE:
I don't have a monologue, but need to say that I'm back on my 2009 diet to lose all this shit in my system. I've been giving myself over to stresses and like many people, I'm eating my way to the center of a heart attack or diabetes or a stroke, or something. So... yeah... let's not. I have this joke about living until I'm 1 day before my 100th birthday, but I've changed my mind. Now, barring major health issues, I want to go way past that day.
Clearly, I also shaved off the beard... or left a little postage stamp. My aunt told me a few times that I look old. I like looking old, but yeah...
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Make sure you check out the new music by Polar. Subscribe to their label's YouTube channel immediately by going here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gELPOWU_Xk4
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Float Omen.
I discovered the band a few months back and immediately fell in love with one of their latest singles and never looked back. It was stuck in my head all day and remains so to this day.
Earworm central.
Today, I'm fortunated enough, as are you.... to meet 2 of the 6 guys. We'll meet and learn about them together... sound good?
So... Ladies and gentlemen, give a big metalcore welcome to 2 of the voices behind this "gonna be huge soon" band, Vinny and Trent. It's my honor to host them and turn the world onto FLOAT OMEN!
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Time Codes:
4:00 It's unfair to call a band metalcore if they're not
This is where we react THE SONG OF THE WEEK: Oceans Ate Alaska - Onsra
6:30 How did Float Omen come together?
12:00 Classified as Metalcore?
16:40 Connecting to people and making them feel a certain thing
21:00 Lyrics for 'Above the Waves'
26:00 A young person's perspective
31:00 The battle of struggle to 'be someone'
36:00 The feeling that comes in the door
40:00 Coke is killing Rob and he's an addict
44:00 Addicted to the process of making a record
48:00 What makes us feel like we're home?
53:00 It's not hopeless even when it feels like it is
58:00 The hope that springs from an interview
1:02:00 Throwing people under the tour bus
THEIR NEW EP, "The Degradation of Life," is out now and can be found everywhere you get your media. It's amazing!
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Ahhh.... Dory Loup of the fantastic French punk band, Mirabelle.
Oh my goodness, do I love this band.... They bring the best parts of the late 90s and early 2000s to the forefront. Their latest releases floored me, especially a song that I believe will break them fully around the world... the singular hit "All My Friends." What a bliss filled, and absolutely fun ditty.
But enough about the band... it's my chance, right now, to hang out with the excellent singer from this windblast of a musical whirlwind. They have a new album coming out very soon, an LP called 'Welcome to my Funeral.'... and well... I love it. I'm sure I'm gonna love the guy too. You can hear the greatness in his voice so it's gonna be good... I know it.
All the way from somewhere in France, this is Dory Loup Venta!
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Time Codes:
1:00 Allergies!
11:00 Dory-Loup Venta
15:00 Rob sucks at French
16:00 Pop punk from France
18:00 When Dory-Loup started singing
24:00 The desire to produce music
29:00 Entrepreneurship and branding
34:00 Feeling outside of society
39:00 Dory-Loup smoked way too much marijuana
45:00 Blood sugar levels and acting like a fool
48:00 When cops go rogue
52:00 Regretting lyrical content
57:00 The arrangements of the song keeps a pulse
1:05:00 Admitting his strengths
1:09:00 Doing what he loves especially when they say you can't
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MONOLOGUE: My feet hurt. Allergies. My kids left for the week. Again. A close friend is in the hospital in a coma... alcoholism sucks.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: The Beatles performed for the last time on Ed Sullivan on this day, back in 1965. This event would prove quite extraordinary, as they came on and performed 6 songs... maybe they felt it was time to stop the live thing by that time and wanted to go out with a band. Are you a Beatles guy?
SONGS OF THE WEEK: Vola - "I don't know how we got here".... classic smooth, mellow, pretty and complex... this is the latest from Denmark's VOLA.... a band I'm a huge fan of. I hope you love it. Locked Shut - Toothache. Aggressive punk metal hits you right in the gums. Straight out of the American heartlands... This Missouri based punk band is hard and fantastic... It's a short 2 minutes as well. Hold on, mom.
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First full album "Welcome to my funeral" out on September 13th. France tour starting in September 18th ending with out release party in Paris in September 28th.
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Axamenta.
The band is back after a long winter's nap. Axamenta formed in 1993.... that's 31 years, people. I can't lie and say I've been a fan since then because I didn't know an ounce about them until recently when their PR company sent me a copy of their 23 minute EP. Insta Fan! Axamenta is a combination of the things I love most about hard rock and heavy metal. They have figured out their own sound to be sure (I mean, it's only been 31 years), but they have found a way to incorporate their influences and DNA into a soup of amazing proportions and due to that, all the bands that you think influenced them were actually probably influenced by them.
If you like Dimmu Borgir, you'll like Axamenta. If you like progressive rock and metal, you'll like Axamenta. If you love Evergrey, you'll love Axamenta. IF you love progressive metal or Post Metal, you'll love Axamenta. You get the point.
I should also say that the give guys like me real hope that you just keep doing what you love and share with the world. They'll find you eventually. If you quit, why do it in the first place? Just keep going. Today, I get to host the guitarist and composer for the band... and here he is. Ian Van Gemeren is the man and he's here, right now and I'm so so stoked.
Ladies and gentlemen.... boom! Welcome, Ian!
Time Codes:
8:00 Rob is making Ian nervous
13:40 Coronavirus changed everything, again, for the band
19:00 Fan clubs can't help but talk about their music
25:00 You always remember the strange ones
30:00 The Kids in the Hall
31:00 How life and music connected for Ian
37:00 Anneke from Holland
42:00 Doing what you love at all costs
47:00 Ideas and themes that create tumult
52:00 Rhapsody in Blue
56:00 When your car explodes
1:01:00 What Ian dreams about
1:05:00 Classic Metallica
1:10:00 How do you positively define yourself
1:15:00 Singles vs Albums
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Dima Afanasyev of the Ukrainian superband, Sinoptik.
What can I say that I haven't mentioned a million times before online in various ways? I love Dima. He's pure. He's kind. He's an amazing musician. A genius in so many ways. His music is legend in Ukraine and his stature is assured.
I fell in love with his band when I heard the 2021 album, The Calling. It's truly revolutionary. It smacks of hints to the spiritual metal of the 70's. If you like Pink Floyd or Cactus or Vanilla Fudge or the fuzz of the late 70's or the 'stoner' bands of the early 90's, then Sinoptik is for you. Always referential, but never derivative.
This is guitarist, songwriter, and all around amazing humanitarian, Dima Afanasyev.
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Time Codes:
1:00 Rob's cousin died
4:00 Kandis Martin
7:00 Ladies and gentlemen, Dima Afanasyev
11:00 Ten years on tour
15:00 Being a working musician in Eastern Europe
19:00 The US sending jets to Ukraine for war
23:00 Playing with people's lives
27:00 When the Ukraine Russian war began
31:00 Sinoptik and Jinjer and the war
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32:00 Dima seems to be purpose driven
36:00 Always uploading new files to socials
40:00 Deserving to influence others?
45:00 Choosing to live the life of an actively creative person
49:00 Freedom creates great music
54:00 Our listeners get to hear the new Sinoptik first
58:00 Helping others to discover what we do
1:02:00 Giving of yourself to leave a true legacy
1:05:00 How to make your impact bigger
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Kwabi Amoah-Forson.
The Peace Bus.
When I think about Kwabi at the Puyallup Fair about 15 months ago. He was near a food stand my kids stopped at, and we began to talk about his why.... why was he there and what was this thing called the Peace Bus. We also got into a short conversation on faith and doing the right thing for the betterment of others. His heart truly captured me, and I promised myself I'd do something for him in the near future.
Maybe being a guest on my show isn't the magical thing I'd ultimately like to gift him with, but it's a start.... because it's about building his audience, not mine. Kwabi's one of the purest people I've met in a long time... motivated by the deepest parts of his heart and spirit, which reminds me to do the same... to be led by the spirit in me.
This is Kwabi Amoah-Forson!
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Time Codes:
3:00 Fall of 1987
8:00 My guest: Kwabi Amoah Forson
15:00 Success then crushed by life
21:00 Talking to an atheist about miracles
27:00 No military service for Kwabi
34:00 Flying a plane a few times a week
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44:00 Self Diagnosis time
49:00 Dr Peter Bacho influences Kwabi
56:30 Giving credit to mentors and family
59:00 Living in modern times
1:05:00 Understanding people of faith
1:14:00 When a pastor loves heavy metal
1:23:00 Being heard is a big deal
1:30:00 Giving away socks to local shelters
1:39:00 Everyone needs a peaceful society
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On this day in 1987, I joined the Navy. 37 years ago today and I can see every moment clear as a bell. 10 years later, to the day, I was officially divorced from my first wife.
DEATHS: Amy Winehouse died on this day in 2011. I remember it so well. What an amazing talent. Cried watching her live performances a year ago. Not sure why, but recognizing the tragedy, I guess.
If you subscribe to our Patreon, you get to hear us chat about the SONG OF THE WEEK: Izzy and Chris - New song called Quit The Show (Never). Which is basically a song that reminds us to never surrender to outside influence, critics, or fear. I thought it might be appropriate for our chat today. Check it out.
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Alex Crescioni is my guest today.
Let me tell you what little I know of him and then explain why I wanted him as a guest. Alex is someone I admire for his quiet perseverance and will. He's the kind of professional in this business that continues to make great waves, produce incredible music, represent the best aspects of our industry and well.... from everything I've seen, he's a great guy.
Passion is a word used quite often to describe producers in our space. Most people forget that passion means 'to suffer.' That said, Alex is living proof that suffering, if one can call it that, is worth it to output the kind of material and influence that he's created.
Alex owns and operates Stygian Sound in Los Angeles, is friends of a few of my friends, and has worked on some of the most important records in modern history. He's amazing. Simply put, Alex has vision and determination and that's what matters, more than anything, in this world... whether it's in the arts, or your career of choice, commitment at all costs is the difference maker.
Ladies and gentlemen, Alex Crescioni!
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Time Codes:
1:00 Vocal booth test drive
2:00 This is Alex Crescioni
5:00 Sometimes I talk too much
8:00 Negative interests and positive feelings
10:00 The path is loaded with obstacles
13:00 The Record Plant recently closed
16:00 Alex is distinct
19:00 Alex loves all genres of music
23:00 Deep tissue massage for the soul
26:00 The privacy of twelve steps
29:00 The value in relationships
32:00 Alex is extremely grateful for his career
35:00 Doing art for the people
38:00 Prince and Sunset Sound
42:00 Alex is a fantastic podcast host
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