Tom is joined by Addison and Will of Cronos Compulsion to talk about their crushing new album “Lawgiver” out now via Avantgarde Music. From pandemic-born beginnings in 2021 to a full-length that’s already making waves in the underground, this conversation explores how the band blends sludge, grind, doom, and politically charged themes into a unique and furious sound.

🔥 In This Episode:

• The origins of Cronos Compulsion and their evolution from a prior project

• New album “Lawgiver”: from lineup challenges to standout tracks like “Gyre of Decaying Filth” and “Lawgiver”

• The Midwest DIY tour circuit, and why Louisville’s Portal and Metal Monday at Mag Bar are vital

• Embracing mixed-genre bills and pushing against metal gatekeeping

• Reflections on environmental decay, political power structures, and the value of critical thinking in art

• The struggle of making time for full albums in a single-driven streaming culture

• The importance of physical formats and sustainability as a band

• Dream tour mates like Pig Destroyer, Carcass, and Primitive Man

🎧 Recommended for fans of:
Primitive Man, Graves at Sea, Defeated Sanity, Napalm Death, Dragged Into Sunlight, and anyone ready to sit back and let the filth wash over them.

📀 Lawgiver is out now. Stream, support, and buy the physicals if you’re about that sludge life.

🔗 Follow Cronos Compulsion

• Instagram: @cronoscompulsion

• Bandcamp: cronoscompulsiondeath.bandcamp.com

• Avantgarde Music (Label): avantgardemusic.com

  
  

#CronosCompulsion #LawgiverAlbum #SludgeMetal #AvantgardeMusic #NewMetal2024 #DoomGrind #ExtremeMetal #UndergroundMetal #AndNowTheBand #MetalMonday #LouisvilleMetal #DenverMetalScene #PigDestroyer #PrimitiveMan #MetalPodcast #HeavyMusicPodcast #Grindcore #PostDoom #EnvironmentalMetal #PoliticalMetal #SupportUndergroundBands

On this episode, Tom welcomes Ian, Jon, and Carlos from Psalm, the Las Vegas-based doom metal outfit dropping their powerful new EP “In Darkness, Have Mercy” on July 15th. Ian is Fresh off tour with Sonolith and a crowd-crushing stop at Portal in Louisville, the band reflects on their creative journey, lineup evolution, and the dark energy behind their genre-defying sound.

🔥 Inside This Episode:

• The impact of the pandemic on their recording process and band formation

• How “Blessed” became the set-closing juggernaut that leaves crowds stunned

• Recording their new EP after a pivotal show opening for Pentagram at the Whisky a Go-Go

• The band’s collaborative songwriting style and tight rhythm section dynamics

• Favorite doom, stoner, and genre-blending bands like Hangman’s Chair and Spotlights

• Future plans: new material, possible collabs, and a fall season filled with shows and surprises

Tom also shares stories from Louisville’s underground venues and offers Psalm a connection to a trusted vinyl pressing contact—because this record deserves a colored splatter edition that matches the depth of its sound.

🎧 Tune in if you’re into:

• Slow riffs with emotional weight

• Crushing doom with post-metal influences

• Supporting emerging bands from the Vegas heavy scene

• Bands on the brink of a major breakout

#PsalmBand #DoomMetal #StonerMetal #InDarknessHaveMercy #VegasMetal #PentagramShow #PortalLouisville #DoomScene #AndNowTheBand #HeavyMusicPodcast #NewMetal2024 #HangmansChair #SpotlightsBand #PostMetal #SupportLocalMusic

📀 EP “In Darkness, Have Mercy” is out July 15 on all streaming platforms. Physical media coming soon.🔖

Tom sits down with Clint and Matt of Oriska, the genre-defying post-black metal band that’s rewriting the rules of live performance and atmospheric heaviness. With seven members on stage and nine in the full lineup, Oriska’s layered, immersive sound has quickly earned them a place alongside heavyweights like The Atlas Moth and Royal Thunder on recent tours.

🔥 In This Episode:

• The making of Oriska’s self-titled album, one of the heaviest and most emotionally powerful post-metal releases of 2024

• A behind-the-scenes look at the live setup: 3 guitars, 2 basses, drums, and vocals—plus cello in studio

• Stories from the Atlas Moth tour, including Prepare the Ground Fest and Philly Pride weekend

• The collaborative songwriting process behind tracks like “The Business” and upcoming unreleased material

• Touring out of Fargo, North Dakota and building a strategic hub for midwestern shows

• Matt and Clint’s musical journeys, from screamo and Green Day to Neurosis and Bell Witch

• Funny and heartfelt moments from the band’s history—including their pediatrician/cellist Steve-O

💿 Oriska’s self-titled album is out now—emotive, expansive, and intensely heavy.

Follow Oriska on Instagram: @oriskaband

🎧 Listen now if you love:

• Deafheaven, Bell Witch, Neurosis

• Big, layered post-metal

• DIY music communities with heart

• Tours that feel like family

  
  

#Oriska #PostBlackMetal #PostMetal #OriskaBand #FargoMetal #MidwestMetal #TheAtlasMoth #RoyalThunder #BellWitch #UndergroundMetal #NewMetal2024 #AndNowTheBand #AtmosphericMetal #Blackgaze #MetalPodcast #TourLife #ClintAndMatt #DoomAndGloomFest #PrepareTheGroundFest

In this intensely personal and brutally honest conversation, Tom is joined by Rafael of Cordyceps to discuss the upcoming album “Hell Inside”, dropping July 25th via Unique Leader Records. From personal trauma to death metal triumph, this is a story of survival, rebirth, and finding purpose through the heaviest of sounds.

🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Behind-the-scenes of “Hell Inside” and its seamless transitions (Flock of Sheep → I Am the Plague)

• Rafael’s journey from drummer to frontman, rebuilding Cordyceps after lineup collapses

• Writing through trauma: how surviving a stabbing shaped the most personal Cordyceps release yet

• Raw mental health talk: surviving suicide attempts, grief, and isolation in the music scene

• Vinyl, patches, CDs, and more – merch and physical releases in the works

• The Las Vegas & Denver metal scenes, death metal influences, and DIY perseverance

• Honoring the underground: why authenticity matters more than streams

🎧 This episode is for fans of raw, emotional death metal and those who understand that music can be a lifeline.

🩸 Cordyceps – “Hell Inside”
Release Date → July 25
Label → Unique Leader Records
Instagram → @cordycepslv

🎨 Album art by Santiago | Vinyl release pending | Limited merch available soon

#Cordyceps #HellInside #UniqueLeaderRecords #DeathMetal2024 #TechnicalDeathMetal #UndergroundMetal #MentalHealthInMusic #TraumaRecovery #LasVegasMetal #DeathcoreScene #ExtremeMetalInterview #VinylCollector #MetalPodcast #AndNowTheBand #MetalFamily #RebuildingThroughMetal

Tom connects with Kacper and Denis of the Polish death metal band Clairvoyance to discuss their upcoming full-length album “Chasm of Immurement,” dropping July 18th via Carbonized Records. After a killer demo and EP, Clairvoyance is ready to push boundaries and establish themselves as a global force in underground death metal.

💀 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The making of “Chasm of Immurement”: writing, production, and the story behind “Hymn of the Befouled” and “Monument to Dread”

• Evolution of the band’s sound since Threshold of Nothingness

• How non-repetitive riffs and unorthodox structures define their songwriting style

• How DIY recording tools and home studios are changing extreme music

• Polish and European metal scene talk: Tumult, Osuary, and even Front 242

• Reflections on genre fluidity and the rise of bands like Blood Incantation

• Thoughts on future releases and balancing life with brutal death metal creation

🎧 Whether you're a diehard fan of extreme metal or just discovering the Eastern European death metal wave, this episode gives deep insight into one of the scene’s most promising voices.

🕯️ Clairvoyance
Instagram → @clairvoyancedeathmetal
Bandcamp → clairvoyancedeathmetal.bandcamp.com
Label → Carbonized Records

🗓️ Album “Chasm of Immurement” drops July 18
🔥 Pre-orders available now through Carbonized

#Clairvoyance #ChasmOfImmurement #PolishDeathMetal #CarbonizedRecords #AndNowTheBand #UndergroundMetal #ExtremeMetal2024 #DeathMetalPodcast #ThresholdOfNothingness #BloodIncantation #DeathMetalRelease #EuropeanMetalScene #MetalInterview #NewDeathMetal #ExperimentalMetal #MonumentToDread #DeathMetalWorldwide

Tom is joined by both Travises from Barbarous, a rising Oakland-based death metal band set to release their debut full-length album “Initium Mors” on August 1st via Creator Destructor Records. In this lively conversation, the band shares the story behind their formation, their writing process, and how death is just the beginning—musically and metaphorically.

💀 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The origin of Barbarous: how two Travises and two Zacks came together

• Album breakdown of Initium Mors: writing, recording, and standout tracks

• Deep dive into the new single “By Lead Or Steel” (dropping July 3rd!)

• The meaning behind the title “Initium Mors” and its macabre themes

• Barbarous’s plan to build the West Coast scene before expanding nationally

• Death metal influences from Cannibal Corpse to Misery Index

• Wild concert stories: From The Beach Boys to Cannibal Corpse

• Touring wishlist: Black Dahlia Murder, Frozen Soul, Creeping Death, Misery Index

• Why every song on the album tells its own sonic story

🔥 Tom and the band bond over genre-defining albums, unexpected inspirations, and the value of grassroots hustle. Whether you're deep into death metal or just curious about new voices in the underground scene, this episode delivers riffs, real talk, and raw passion.

🎧 Follow Barbarous
Bandcamp → barbarousdeathmetal.bandcamp.com
Instagram → @barbarous_activities
Label → CreatorDestructor.com

🗓️ New album “Initium Mors” drops August 1st
🎵 Single “By Lead Or Steel” out July 3rd

#Barbarous #DeathMetal2024 #InitiumMors #CreatorDestructorRecords #AndNowTheBand #OaklandMetal #UndergroundMetal #DeathMetalPodcast #MetalAlbumRelease #ByLetterSteel #MetalInterviews #SupportLocalMetal #MetalCommunity #WestCoastMetal #DeathMetalBands #MetalSceneUSA #BlackDahliaMurder #FrozenSoul #CreepingDeath #DeathIsTheBeginning #MetalRiffs #BandcampMetal

In this episode, Tom catches up with Bryan and Ryan of Doomsday Profit, a North Carolina-based sludge/doom band pushing sonic boundaries and staying fiercely independent. The conversation covers the band's musical evolution, their upcoming album release on September 19, and the DIY mindset driving their work.

🌀 The band opens up about lineup changes, especially the addition of drummer Nat, and how different members have shaped their sound across time. Tom and the guys dig into the band’s single-by-single release strategy, their stance on digital vs. physical media, and how independent artists can balance artistic integrity with financial sustainability.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Doomsday Profit’s journey from DIY sludge beginnings to a more expansive sound

• The creative impact of changing drummers and fresh chemistry

• Behind the scenes of their new album (already on Bandcamp with bonus tracks)

• Pressing vinyl in small batches: Is it still worth it?

• Their stance on label licensing vs. master ownership

• Thoughts on genre purity, crossover trends, and Turnstile’s pop/hardcore success

• The impact of AI-generated music like Velvet Sundown on the underground

• Favorite small venues from Louisville’s Portal to DIY shows in North Carolina

• Upcoming appearance at Tampa’s Doom & Gloom Vol. 2 Festival in November

💬 Tom, Bryan, and Ryan also explore the philosophy of live shows, including encores, set lengths, and how community and environment shape great performances. Whether you’re a fan of doom, sludge, or just authentic music conversations—this one’s packed with insight.

🔗 Follow Doomsday Profit
Bandcamp → doomsdayprofit.bandcamp.com
Instagram → @doomsday_profit
Catch them live at Tampa Doom & Gloom Vol. 2 – Nov 1-2 @ Deviant Libation

#DoomsdayProfit #AndNowTheBand #DoomMetal #SludgeMetal #HeavyMusicPodcast #BandcampFriday #IndependentBands #VinylPressing #DoomAndGloomFest #TampaMetalScene #SludgeScene #NorthCarolinaMetal #AIinMusic #GenreBendingMetal #TurnstileEffect #MetalMonday #LouisvilleVenues #DoomFestival #UndergroundMetal #DIYMusicScene #PortalLouisville #DeviantLibation

In this deeply personal episode, Tom speaks with Frédéric Leclercq of Sinsaenum (also known for his work with DragonForce and Kreator) about the emotional weight behind Sinsaenum’s latest work. The two explore the writing and emotional evolution of the band’s new singles and upcoming material—a journey shaped by the loss of Fred’s father and the late drummer Joey Jordison.

💀 Frédéric opens up about the creative paralysis of grief, his love-hate relationship with songs written as far back as 2019, and why Sinsaenum chose to continue the album in Joey’s memory. Tom and Frédéric also dive into the complex relationship artists have with sorrow, depression, and healing through heavy music.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The story behind the upcoming Sinsaenum material

• Coping with personal loss while writing and recording

• “Last Goodbye”: a powerful tribute and visual farewell

• Why Frédéric avoids using grief as a marketing tool

• The conversation with Paul Masvidal that changed Fred’s view on memory and mourning

• The shared healing space music provides for creators and fans

• Sinsaenum’s upcoming European tour and hesitation to tour the U.S. (for now)

💬 If you’ve ever found solace in heavy music during hard times—or wondered how artists process grief through their craft—this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 Connect with Sinsaenum
YouTube → Sinsaenum Official

🎧 Listen to "Last Goodbye" now on all streaming platforms
🖤 In memory of Joey Jordison and Fred's father — this one hits deep.

#Sinsaenum #FrédéricLeclercq #JoeyJordison #AndNowTheBand #HeavyMusicPodcast #GriefInMusic #ExtremeMetal #BlackenedDeathMetal #DragonForce #Kreator #EmotionalMetal #LastGoodbye #NewMetalReleases #MetalTherapy #DeathAndMetal #HealingThroughMusic #MetalCommunity #DepressiveMetal #PodcastInterview #EuropeanMetalTour

In this episode, Tom is joined by Samu, guitarist and founder of Serpent God, a genre-blending metal band born from the overflowing creativity of members from Se, josta ei puhuta. Samu shares the band’s origin story and gives listeners a deep dive into the making of their upcoming album, “Denial,” slated for release on October 10.

🔥 Samu discusses how Serpent God evolved from a side project into a full-fledged creative force, pushing boundaries by mixing doom, black metal, and classical influences. The album “Denial” was shaped through trial, experimentation, and sheer perseverance—including challenges with drum arrangements and intricate guitar work.

🎧 In this episode:

• The unexpected birth of Serpent God and its artistic purpose

• Creative chaos: writing without a roadmap

• Spotlight on standout track “Beneath” and the emotional weight behind it

• Samu’s black metal roots and his affinity for clean guitar and doom

• A candid genre discussion: doom vs. thrash, black vs. death

• Why embracing the unknown leads to better music

Whether you're a fan of slow-burning heaviness or a student of genre fusion, this episode offers a raw, honest look at the creative struggle behind extreme music.

🔻 Connect with Serpent God
Bandcamp → serpentgod.bandcamp.com

📡 Follow And Now The Band
Instagram → @and_now_the_band
YouTube → @andnowtheband
Spotify → And Now The Band Podcast

#SerpentGod #SamuOfSerpentGod #AndNowTheBand #ExtremeMetal #DoomMetal #BlackMetal #MetalPodcast #UndergroundMetal #NewMetalReleases #DenialAlbum #ScandinavianMetal #BandcampMetal #HeavyMusicCommunity #MetalCreativity #DoomScene #BlackenedDoom #Metal2024 #AndNowTheBandPodcast

In this episode, Tom welcomes Mike Sugars, frontman of Psycho-Frame, to talk about their upcoming debut album, “Salvation Laughs in the Face of a Grieving Mother,” out July 25 on SharpTone Records.

🔥 With vinyl, CD, and tape preorders already SOLD OUT, Psycho-Frame is a force in the new wave of authentic, emotionally intense deathcore. Mike and Tom talk through the band’s rapid rise, the philosophy behind their music, and what it means to build a community instead of chasing streams.

🎧 In this episode:

• Psycho-Frame's album strategy: from demos to sold-out debuts

• Why "authenticity > analytics" in today’s music industry

• The significance of upcoming tours with Boundaries, STYG, Gates to Hell, Malevolence, Speed, and Dying Wish

• Memories of Psycho-Frame’s first Dying Fetus show in Colorado Springs

• Mike’s thoughts on Bogg’s Kurt Ballou-produced album and the evolving Midwest scene

• Collecting vinyl vs. experiencing it: a fan and artist's view

• Personal stories of pandemic moves, family reunions, and rediscovering musical purpose

🎤 Whether you’re deep into deathcore, collecting exclusive vinyl, or just craving real music conversations—this episode brings it.

🟢 Stream/Pre-Save the Album:
https://psychoframe.bandcamp.com

📲 Follow Psycho-Frame and Mike:
Instagram → @psychoframedc
Twitter/X → @psychoframe

📡 And Now The Band:
Instagram → @and_now_the_band
YouTube → @andnowtheband
Spotify → And Now The Band Podcast

#PsychoFrame #MikeSugars #SharpToneRecords #SalvationLaughsInTheFaceOfAGrievingMother #DeathcoreRevival #HardcoreScene #MidwestMetal #Deathcore2024 #VinylCollectors #BlobVariant #AuthenticBands #BandcampFriday #STYG #BoundariesBand #GatesToHell #Malevolence #SpeedHC #DyingWish #BogBand #KurtBallou #AndNowTheBand #UndergroundMetal #TourLife2024 #HeavyMusicPodcast