Blake Ibanez, guitarist of Power Trip and Fugitive, joins us to discuss the history and future of Power Trip, his earliest riff inspirations, the sometimes mysterious and magical process of songwriting, taking a band from DIY hardcore shows to a stadium tour with Pantera, news on upcoming Fugitive material, his mount rushmore of riffers, and more!

Albums of discussion:

Power Trip discography

Fugitive discography

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SPIRIT ADRIFT RETURNS

 

MAY 31. AUSTIN, TX.

 

Only North American appearance of 2025.

 

Get your tickets here:

 

https://wl.seetickets.us/event/spirit-adrift/642967?afflky=EmpireControlRoom

 

 

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Find Neon Nightmare:

North America:

https://www.20buckspin.com/neonnightmare

 

Black Wolf Triarchy single release for CA wildfire relief:

https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/track/black-wolf-triarchy

 

Europe:

https://www.hrrecords.de/NEON-NIGHTMARE-Faded-Dream-LP-ELECTRIC-AQUA-BLUE-CLOUDY

 

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Find Spirit Adrift:  

https://spiritadrift.bandcamp.com

https://spiritadrift.com

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Find Nate:  

https://www.youtube.com/@BornTooNate

https://www.instagram.com/borntoonate

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