And Now The Band

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And Now The Band is a podcast focused on music mainly in the Rock or Metal realm. With a love of music of all sorts, there is a heavy emphasis on the underground variety. Tom (the Host) spends his tim... more

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June 08, 2025 EP 226 Bludgeoned by Deformity: "Epoch of Immorality", Faith, Rage & Death Metal Revival
On Episode 226 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Bradon and Devin of Bludgeoned by Deformity, one of death metal’s most brutal and emotionally charged rising acts. Their debut EP, "Epoch of Immorality," drops June 6th via Iron Fortress Records, and this conversation dives deep into its creation, personal struggles, and the healing power of extreme music.

BLUDGEONED BY DEFORMITY unites vocalist Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg, Tomb Sentinel, Earthburner, Immortal Torment, Ablation, ex-Limbsplitter), bassist Ethan Buttery (Jivebomb, Sinister Feeling), drummer Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, End Reign, Fulgora, Lock Up, Scour), and guitarists Bradon Studebaker (Immortal Torment, ex-Rejoice) and Andre Pickens (Tsuris). The band was formed in 2024 by Studebaker and Swank, who have known each other from years spent together in the Columbus death metal and punk scene, both sharing a mutual love for mid-1990s/early-2000s East Coast death metal, citing Pyrexia, Internal Bleeding, Eternal Suffering, and Scattered Remnants. The two quickly wrote the first EP, and shortly after, Jarvis, Buttery, and Pickins joined the lineup, and the band immediately recorded Epoch Of Immorality in August of 2024.
🎤 In this episode:
🩸 The story behind Bludgeoned by Deformity and how Ohio’s rural decay and religious trauma shaped their sound
💿 The EP’s raw brutality, tight composition, and guest features — including Chris Basile (Pyrexia)
🧠 How anger, grief, and trauma inspire Devin’s visceral lyrics
🎓 Tom shares personal stories of loss and connection through metal, reflecting on music’s power to heal and unite
🎸 Devin’s evolution from faith to extreme metal — and how it redefined his worldview
🖤 Nostalgia for '90s-style death metal, physical albums, and legendary T-shirt collections
🏟️ Tour plans, live show reflections from LDB Fest and Southgate House Revival, and the Louisville scene
👕 Merch stories, DIY ethics, and future goals for this crushing new band
⚰️ Stream "Epoch of Immorality" by Bludgeoned by Deformity
🔗 Coming June 6th via Iron Fortress Records
🔗 Connect with Bludgeoned by Deformity
Instagram: @bludgeoned_by_deformity
Facebook: Bludgeoned by Deformity
Bandcamp: Bludgeoned by Deformity Music
YouTube: @BludgeonedByDeformity

🧠 Connect with And Now The Band
YouTube: @AndNowTheBand
Instagram: @and_now_the_band
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Death metal podcast interview
Bludgeoned by Deformity band interview
Epoch of Immorality EP
Adam Jarvis drummer
Underground brutal death metal
Iron Fortress Records release
Rural America and metal
Religious trauma in metal lyrics
Louisville metal scene
Death metal 2024
Vinyl vs digital music debate
DIY metal bands
Ohio extreme metal
Death metal album reviews
Best metal podcast 2025

#BludgeonedByDeformity #EpochOfImmorality #DeathMetal2024 #BrutalDeathMetal #AndNowTheBand #MetalPodcast #UndergroundMetal #AdamJarvis #OhioMetalScene #DeathMetalEP #MetalMusicPodcast #IronFortressRecords #ExtremeMetal #90sDeathMetalRevival #MetalHealingPower #VinylVsDigital #BandMerch #MetalInterview #LDBFest #MetalAlbumRelease2025 #NewDeathMetal
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June 06, 2025EP 225 Wade and Cameron of Atoll Death Metal, Touring, & Severed Album Covers?!
In Episode 225 of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Wade and Cameron of ATOLL, the brutal death metal force out of Arizona, to talk everything from metal tour struggles to controversial album covers and the future of their band.
We dive deep into ATOLL’s prolific output — 5 full-length albums and an EP since 2014 — and the creative process behind fan favorites like "Gay for God", their NSFW merch ideas (severed penis keychains, anyone?), and what’s next for the band as they gear up for more shows and a new album.
⚰️ Topics include:
Atoll's brutal live shows and discography
Hilarious behind-the-scenes stories (including a Mike Tyson wedding plan)
Album production insights with Demigod Miguel
Touring in the post-COVID era
Creative marketing in the extreme metal scene
DIY booking and starting their own agency
Cities that make or break underground shows
Love for Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Pantera, and more
The balance between metal mayhem and pet cuddles (yes, really)
Whether you're into brutal death metal, underground tour culture, or just wild band stories, this episode delivers.
🔗 Follow ATOLL
🎸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atollmetal
🎧 Bandcamp: https://atollaz.bandcamp.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atollaz
🌐 Website: https://atollmetal.com
🎧 Listen to more episodes:
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#Atoll #AndNowTheBand #BrutalDeathMetal #DeathMetalPodcast #UndergroundMetal #MetalTouring #CannibalCorpse #Slayer #Pantera #ExtremeMetal #DemigodMiguel #MetalBands #MetalMerch #TourStories #DeathMetalAlbum #MetalPodcast #UndergroundMusic #DIYMusic #ArizonaMetal #MetalScene #AndNowTheBand
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June 04, 2025EP 224 – Cliff of Dry Kill Logic: From Nu-Metal Legacy to New Era Resurgence
In Episode 224 of And Now The Band, host Tom welcomes Cliff Rigano, frontman of the legendary Dry Kill Logic, for a deep and electrifying conversation about the band's powerful return to the scene. After years away from the spotlight, Dry Kill Logic is back with three crushing new singles, a massive Rockville performance, and a renewed vision for their future. 🎸🔥
Cliff opens up about redefining success in the digital age, the band's experience sharing festival stages with giants like Slipknot and Attila, and the freedom of creating music on their own terms. From reminiscing about the Fear Factory tour in 2001 to looking ahead at intimate headline shows in Wisconsin and Ohio, this episode is a must-listen for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔁 The story behind Dry Kill Logic’s comeback and new music: “Now You Belong with the Dead”
💡 Cliff’s insight from his time at Motown Records and how it shaped his approach to modern music marketing
🌎 The evolution from physical formats to Spotify-era global reach for artists
🎤 How performing at Welcome to Rockville reignited the band’s passion for live shows
🧠 Cliff’s thoughts on balancing artistic integrity vs. commercial success in today’s landscape
🕯️ A haunted tour story from The Rave in Milwaukee and memorable moments on the road with Fear Factory
🔮 Plans for a new record and tour dates in 2025

🚨 Stream Dry Kill Logic’s Latest Singles:
🎧 Spotify
💿 Apple Music
📺 YouTube

🔗 Follow Dry Kill Logic:
📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drykilllogic
📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drykilllogic/
🎧 Listen to And Now The Band:
🎙️ Spotify
🍎 Apple Podcasts
▶️ YouTube

#DryKillLogic #AndNowTheBand #CliffRigano #NowYouBelongWithTheDead #RockvilleFestival #NuMetalRevival #FearFactoryTour #Slipknot #Attila #GregThomasProducer #NuMetalPodcast #RockPodcast #HeavyMusic2024 #NewMetalReleases #SpotifyMetal #UnsignedToHeadliner #LiveMetalShows #VinylVsStreaming #MetalTour2025
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June 01, 2025 EP 223 Dandy & Dawn of Lorquin’s Admiral: Analog Artistry Collaborative Trust and Admiral’s Creation
In this soulful and artistic episode of And Now The Band, host Tom welcomes Dandy and Dawn Brown of the psychedelic desert rock duo Lorquin’s Admiral to dive deep into the creative heart of their upcoming self-titled album Admiral, dropping June 27th. From analog photography and butterfly symbolism to underground music scenes and meaningful collaboration, this episode is a celebration of authenticity, trust, and timeless sonic beauty.

🎶 With roots tracing back to a 2017 collab featuring Sons of Alpha Centauri and Yawning Man, Admiral evolved into a full-length project with help from Dave Angstrom of Hermano, whose soulful guitar work and long-time friendship shaped the album’s atmosphere. Host Tom praises Dawn's ethereal vocals, the garnet-colored vinyl variant, and the band’s passion for physical art in an increasingly digital world.

🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🎸 The story behind Admiral and its connection to Yawning Man, SOAC, and Dave Angstrom

🎤 Dawn’s favorite tracks, including “My Blue Wife” and “Blackwater,” and what they mean to her

📷 Dawn’s analog photography practice and why tangible art still matters

🦋 The meaning behind the Lorquin’s Admiral butterfly and how it inspired the album art

💬 How trust and mutual respect fuel Dawn and Dandy’s 8-year creative partnership

🛫 Real talk on visa challenges, touring as independent artists, and focusing on the art over the industry

🎧 Shoutouts to underground and indie favorites like Church of the Cosmic Skull, Alice Tambourine Lover, and Turnstile

📀 Pre-Save & Pre-Order Admiral (Out June 27):

💿 Vinyl via Kozmik Artifactz (Limited Garnet Variant Available!)
https://kozmik-shop.com/LORQUINS-ADMIRAL-Lorquins-Admiral-red-clear-LP

📷 Dawn’s Photography dawnsgallery.wordpress.com

🎧 Listen to And Now The Band:
🎙️ Spotify
🍎 Apple Podcasts
▶️ YouTube

#LorquinsAdmiral #AndNowTheBand #DawnBrown #DesertRock #AdmiralAlbum #AnalogPhotography #VinylCollectors #GarnetVinyl #YawningMan #SonsOfAlphaCentauri #DaveAngstrom #Hermano #UndergroundMusic #ChurchOfTheCosmicSkull #AliceTambourineLover #Turnstile #PostRockPodcast #PsychedelicRock #WomenInRock #SupportIndieMusic #NewVinyl2024
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May 30, 2025 EP 222 – Hiroe’s Eric & Brian on Wheeled, Collaborative Creativity & Touring with Pelagic Records
In this powerful episode of And Now The Band, host Tom dives deep into the creative world of Hiroe with guitarist Eric and drummer Brian, exploring the band's upcoming album Wheeled, dropping June 20 on Pelagic Records. Produced by the legendary Mario Quintero (Spotlights), Wield showcases Hiroe's genre-bending blend of atmospheric post-metal, cinematic builds, and explosive energy.

Tom praises the record’s immersive flow, while the band shares stories from their 10-day recording marathon, their collaborative process, and how Brian seamlessly joined the group just months before the session—learning nearly 90% of the material on the fly.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🎧 The making of Wield, Hiroe’s most ambitious release to date

🔊 Behind-the-scenes insights on working with Mario Quintero of Spotlights

🥁 Brian’s rapid integration into the band and favorite track "Collider"

🛣️ Details on Hiroe’s Summer East Coast Tour, including their Philadelphia hometown show on June 27

💿 The success of Pelagic Records’ stunning vinyl releases—4 variants, including a sold-out gold foil edition

🎼 The band’s favorite albums of the last decade—from Isis’s Oceanic to Julie Christmas and Cult of Luna

🌍 Talk of future collaborations and European tour aspirations with bands like The Ocean, Slow Crush, and Deafheaven

📀 Pre-save / Pre-order Wheeled (Out June 20):
🎧 Pelagic Records Store: https://pelagicrecords.indiemerch.com/item/158318
💿 Hiroe Bandcamp: https://hiroe.bandcamp.com/

🚨 Follow Hiroe Online:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroemusic/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiroemusic

🔗 Listen to the Episode:
🎙️ Spotify
🍎 Apple Podcasts
▶️ YouTube

#Hiroe #WieldAlbum #PelagicRecords #PostMetal #MarioQuintero #Spotlights #AndNowTheBand #EastCoastTour2024 #PostFest2024 #AtmosphericMetal #InstrumentalRock #ColliderSong #VinylCollector #NewMusic2024 #PostRockPodcast #HeavyMusicPodcast #JulieChristmas #TheOceanCollective #CultOfLuna #Deafheaven
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May 28, 2025 EP 221 Richie Cavalera of Incite: Savage New Times, Metal Unity, and the Global Scene
In this heavy-hitting episode of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Richie Cavalera, frontman of the explosive metal band Incite, to talk about their upcoming album Savage New Times, the band's evolution over two decades, and what it means to truly find your sound after years in the game.With a new guitar player, a new label (Reigning Phoenix Music), and a new management team (FM Music Management), Incite is entering their most powerful era yet—and they're ready to burn stages across the globe.🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🎸 Behind-the-scenes insights on Savage New Times, Incite’s most organic, raw, and explosive record yet🚨 First impressions of their new single “Dolores” and why it’s resonating deeply with fans🥁 How adding a new guitar player reshaped the band’s sonic direction🎤 Richie’s favorite tracks: “Doubts and the Fear” & “Chucked Off” – and the stories behind them🎶 Balancing new material with fan favorites from Wake Up Dead during the Summer Slaughter Tour🌍 The global resurgence of heavy music—from India to Japan—and what that means for the scene🤘 How metal unites people across cultures and generations, beyond politics and religion🎤 War stories from the road: festivals, tribute shows, and epic sets from 6 Feet Under, Heaven and Hell, and 200 Stab Wounds🔗 Pre-order Savage New Times: 💿 Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com/collections/incite🛒 Incite Bandcamp https://incite.bandcamp.com/merch🎧 Stream the Episode Now:🎙️ Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts▶️ YouTube🚨 Follow Incite for Music & Tour Updates:📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/incite_heavymetal/#Incite #SavageNewTimes #RichieCavalera #AndNowTheBand #ReigningPhoenixMusic #MetalPodcast #NewMetal2024 #Dolores #SummerSlaughter #HeavyMetalCommunity #MetalTour2024 #SupportLocalMetal #MetalUnitesUs #FMmusicmanagement #GrooveMetal #MetalSceneResurgence
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May 25, 2025 EP 220 – Year Of No Light Soundtracking Ritual Legacy and Transcendence Through Music
On this special episode of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Pierre and Johan of the legendary French post-metal band Year of No Light to explore the intersection of cinematic art, live ritual, and sonic evolution. Celebrating 25 years of transformative music, the band shares the inspirations behind their hypnotic new album—a live soundtrack to Jean Rouch’s experimental film, performed during a rare art exhibition in Paris.Released on Pelagic Records, this project blends dense atmospheres, immersive soundscapes, and metaphysical themes, pushing the boundaries of traditional heavy music.

🔍 What You’ll Discover:

🌀 The origin story of Year of No Light in Bordeaux and their creative formation

🎞️ How their latest album became a live cinematic ritual tied to Jean Rouch’s film

🧪 Their use of dissonance, drone, and dynamics to evoke spiritual tension and transcendence

🎸 Gear talk: pedals, machines, and the tools behind the tones

🎨 The artistic partnership with Stephen Tanner and Pelagic’s focus on vinyl packaging, artwork & limited editions

🛸 Why they won’t perform this piece again—and what makes it a one-of-a-kind experience

📼 Their musical roots: from Deep Purple and Fugazi to Neurosis, Joy Division, and Nirvana

🗣️ A deep dive into their songwriting evolution from raw instinct to deliberate collaboration

🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
🔗 Spotify
🔗 Apple Podcasts
🔗 YouTube
🌌 Explore Year Of No Light:

🎼 Bandcamp – Year of No Light https://yearofnolight.bandcamp.com/

📀 Pelagic Records https://pelagic-records.com/product/year-of-no-light-les-maitres-fous-lp-gatefold/

#YearOfNoLight #PostMetal #PelagicRecords #AndNowTheBand #ExperimentalMusic #PostRock #SoundtrackAlbum #JeanRouch #ArtMusic #VinylCommunity #LiveRitual #HeavyMusic #FrenchMetal #CinematicSound #MusicPodcast #BandInterview #NewMusic2024

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May 23, 2025 EP 219 – Gosta Berlings Saga: Creative Risks, Sonic Evolution & Forever, Now on Pelagic Records
Swedish experimental rock pioneers Gosta Berlings Saga join Tom on And Now The Band to discuss their boundary-pushing new album Forever, Now — out now on Pelagic Records. Alex and David reflect on the band’s 25-year journey, their relentless pursuit of sonic growth, and the freedom (and friction) that comes with total creative control.Whether you're a longtime fan or new to their sprawling soundscapes, this episode is a masterclass in artistic integrity, collaboration, and sound evolution.

🔥 What You’ll Hear:

🌀 Behind the making of Forever, Now – a 5-year process of rewrites, re-records & reinvention

🎛️ Total creative control: how they handled disagreements and trusted the chaos

🧠 Why they re-recorded everything — and how that birthed something more powerful

🎨 Songwriting as brushstrokes: how each track paints a part of a bigger artistic vision

🧭 The band’s experimental approach to rhythm, sound, and structure

🗣️ Honest talk about letting go of old habits and embracing new sounds

🎶 The future of live performance, and why Forever, Now begs to be heard on stage

🎧 Stream the episode now:

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46rA9OvNBRJvJMvKqbPniW

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-now-the-band/id1723227054

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndNowTheBand

🎼 Check out Gosta Berlings Saga’s new album:

🎧 Forever, Now on Bandcamp: https://gostaberlingssaga.bandcamp.com/

🌐 Official Website: www.gostaberlingssaga.com

📀 Out now via Pelagic Records: https://pelagic-records.com/product/gosta-berlings-saga-forever-now-lp/

#GostaBerlingsSaga #ForeverNow #PelagicRecords #PostRock #ExperimentalMusic #AndNowTheBand #NewMusic2024 #ProgRockPodcast #UndergroundMusic #BandInterview #CreativeProcess #AlbumRelease #SwedishMusic #MusicPodcast #PostProg
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May 21, 2025 EP 218 – Brent and John of Hollow Leg: Touring, Vinyl Dreams & Dynamic Riffs
In this episode of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Brent and John of Hollow Leg to dig into the sludge-heavy soul of their upcoming double EP release, Dust and Echoes. From the band's deep respect for physical media to the intricacies of song flow and live performance dynamics, this is a must-listen for anyone invested in authentic heavy music.

🔥 Inside the Episode:

💿 Hollow Leg announces double EP release with a gatefold vinyl edition

🚐 Upcoming US tour with Florist, including stops in Orlando, Asheville, and more

🌍 The band’s aspirations for a European tour and growing their international audience

🎸 Honest talk about DIY recording, drum triggers, and preserving a consistent sound

🧠 Writing music “for ourselves, not a deadline” — insight into their creative process

🎧 Festival experiences from Maryland Doomfest to Welcome to Rockville

⚖️ Why dynamics matter in heavy music: balancing sludge, space, and impact

📆 Tour Dates Include:Orlando, FLAtlanta, GAAsheville, NCNashville, TNFrederick, MD (Maryland Doomfest)…and more

🔗 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform.

📲 Follow Hollow Leg & And Now The Band for more underground interviews, scene coverage, and tour updates.

🎧 Listen to Dust and Echoes: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QJ3CTdEHPBlqy6MPHk66p

📍 Catch Hollow Leg on tour: https://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2025/03/10/hollow-leg-florist-tour/

💿Preorder The Vinyl (preorder available June 6): https://thirdhousecommunications.bandcamp.com/merch

#HollowLeg #SludgeMetal #AndNowTheBand #DoomMetal #HeavyMusicPodcast #VinylRelease #UndergroundMetal #EPRelease #MetalTour2024 #MarylandDoomfest #StonerMetal #BandInterview #NewMusicFriday #ThirdHouseCommunications #Vinyl
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May 18, 2025 EP 217 – Matt Young of King Parrot: Touring Chaos, New Lineup & Brutal Evolution
In this explosive episode of And Now The Band, Tom sits down with Matt Young, frontman of Australian grind-thrash powerhouse King Parrot, to talk all things heavy. From their upcoming album (out June 6th) to their intense US tour plans, Matt shares exclusive insights on lineup changes, the band's musical evolution, and the reality of life on the road.

🔥 In This Episode: Youngy talks about Max, King Parrot’s new drummer, and how he’s changing the band’s dynamic

🎸 Behind the scenes of their 2024 album production – tighter, angrier, but still raw

🌍 Touring stories from Europe to the US, including shows with Pantera, Power Trip, and Master🤘

Details on their 6-week US tour (July 25–Sept 13), including club shows and special guest appearances

🎤 Performing at the Forum in LA and returning to Brooklyn, NY for the first time in years

💿 Upcoming vinyl variants (translucent blue, cream, US splatter editions)🔗

Quick Links:🎧

Stream King Parrot: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1SUN3Jk6gB9lBElMNXVC0f?si=IK1gJBeRQjaCiUaW5hr3yw

📆 Tour Dates: https://kingparrot.net/tour/

💿 Pre-order the new album: https://housecorerecords.com/collections/king-parrot-a-young-persons-guide-to📲 Follow King Parrot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingparrotband/

🤝 Connect with the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/and_now_the_band/

Subscribe to And Now The Band for 3x weekly interviews with the loudest names in underground and extreme music.

#KingParrot #MattYoung #MetalPodcast #Grindcore #ThrashMetal #HeavyMusic #TourLife #UndergroundMetal #NewAlbum2024 #PanteraTour #DeathMetalScene #LiveShowReview #VinylCollectors #ExtremeMusic #andnowtheband #housecorerecords
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FAQs about And Now The Band:

How many episodes does And Now The Band have?

The podcast currently has 267 episodes available.