In this addendum to Episode142, I spoke with Necrot members Luca Indrio and Chad Gailey about their "Metal Vs. Racism" video series, and the process of making the metal scene more inclusive.

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:

"Cycles of Pain"

"Into the Labyrinth"

taken from the album "The Labyrinth"

"Shadows and Light"

"Layers of Darkness"

taken from the album "Blood Offerings"

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 142, featuring an interview with Luca Indrio and Chad Gailey of Necrot.

Representing the current incarnation of the Bay Area metal scene, Necrot keep things crusty and old school. As the band describe it, their approach is "almost like Motörhead/Black Sabbath... translated into down-tuned death metal."

I spoke with vocalist/bassist Luca Indrio and drummer Chad Gailey about what makes Necrot different from the other bands they're a part of, and the circumstances that led to their sophomore album Mortal coming together so quickly. We also discussed the history of death metal in the Bay Area and its recent resurgence.

My thanks to Luca and Chad for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Rather Be Dead"

"Blood Offerings"

taken from the album Blood Offerings

"Stench Of Decay"

"Your Hell"

"Asleep Forever"

taken from the album Mortal

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 141, featuring an interview with Patrick Murphy of The Oracle.

In his musical guise as The Oracle, Patrick Murphy has been creating experimental music that traverses the worlds of noise, dark ambient, and drone. With the impending full-length album Hypogeum, the project has taken a leap forward in terms of songwriting and production.

I spoke with Patrick about The Oracle's history, as well as the writing and recording of Hypogeum. We also discussed the intent and creation behind the videos that were created for the album.

My thanks to Patrick for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"The Plaque"

taken from the EP Once, I Had It All

"Akeldama"

"The Face In The Shroud"

"An Ascension"

taken from the album Hypogeum

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 140, featuring an interview with Mr. Jay of Kingnomad.

Hailing from the North of Sweden, Kingnomad may draw facile comparisons to their countrymen Ghost and Witchcraft; however, over the course of three albums, the band's sound has grown to have more in common with Sixties prog and psychedelic rock.

I spoke with Kingnomad's founder and main songwriter, Johnny "Mr. Jay" Stenberg, to find out about the band's history and musical progression. We also discussed the sonic and thematic ways in which their latest album Sagan Om Rymden explores space.

My thanks to Mr. Jay for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"The Mysterious Agreement"

taken from the album The Great Nothing

"Omniverse"

"The Omega Experiment"

"Multiverse"

taken from the album Sagan Om Rymden

"Lucifer's Dream"

taken from the album Mapping the Inner Void

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 139, featuring an interview with Michael Sauder of Geist & The Sacred Ensemble.

Geist & The Sacred Ensemble are a good representation of the experimental, nature-influenced scene emerging from the Pacific Northwest of the US. Though not "metal" in the traditional sense, their mix of apocalyptic folk and drone has a lot in common with bands like Swans and Neurosis.

I spoke with founder/vocalist/guitarist Michael Sauder about the road trip to the Pacific Northwest that led to the band forming, and the ways his environment affects his music. We also discussed the upcoming album Waning Hymns, and how he writes heavy songs without relying on distortion or effects.

My thanks to Michael for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"On the Next Full Moon"

taken from the album Beyond This Vessel

"Through the Winter"

taken from the album Within

"Rolling Roller"

taken from the album Dig In Sessions

"Volition"

taken from the album Waning Hymns

"Circles"

taken from the album In Search of Fabled Lands

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 138, featuring an interview with Eye Of Nix.

Seattle's Eye Of Nix sidestep metal tropes and categorization. Straddling several genres, the band's experimental approach incorporates black metal, doom, dark ambient, and neo-classical into their atmospheric style.

I spoke with vocalist/guitarist Joy Von Spain, guitarist Nicholas Martinez, and drummer Luke Laplante about how they developed their experimental style, their approach to songwriting, and their latest album Ligeia. We also discussed the longstanding perceptions of the music scene in Seattle versus its reality.

My thanks to the members of Eye Of Nix for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Shroud"

taken from the album Moros

"Ligeia"

"Concealing Waters"

"Tempest"

taken from the album Ligeia

"Fear's Ascent"

taken from the album Black Somnia

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 137, featuring an interview with Cruciatus of Lantern.

Eerie, atmospheric, and evil, Finland's Lantern offer common ground to those who like the darkness of traditional death metal and those who crave something out of the ordinary. Over the course of their thirteen year career, the band carved out their unique sound without abandoning the genre's defining characteristics.

I spoke with Lantern's founder, guitarist, and main songwriter Cruciatus about the band's creation, their development over the years, and his unusual riffing style. We also had an in-depth discussion about their upcoming third album, Dimensions.

My thanks to Cruciatus for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Lost Paragraphs"

taken from the EP Lost Paragraphs

"Sleeper of Hypnagog"

taken from the album II: Morphosis

"Strange Nebula"

taken from the album Dimensions

"Entrenching Presences"

taken from the album Below

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 136, featuring an interview with Vile Creature.

Vile Creature are a sludgy "experimental doom" duo from Ontario, Canada.

I spoke with drummer/vocalist Vic and guitarist/vocalist K.W. about their history, their writing process, and their latest album Glory Glory! Apathy Took Helm!

My thanks to Vic and K.W. for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Circuits Bending and Breaking"

taken from the album Cast of Static and Smoke

"You Who Has Never Slept"

"Apathy Took Helm!"

taken from the album Glory Glory! Apathy Took Helm!

"A Steady Descent Into the Soil"

taken from the album A Steady Descent Into the Soil

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Here is Dreams of Consciousness Podcast Episode 135, featuring an interview with David Buchan of Burial.

[Note: This conversation took place on May 29, 2020.]

Manchester's Burial represent an overlooked portion of the UK's extreme metal scene. No keyboards, operatic vocals, or Victorian costumes here - the three-piece keep their music stripped down and to the point, utilizing the best elements of both death and black metal.

I spoke with Burial drummer David Buchan about the band's background, the nature of Manchester's metal scene, and the proudest moments of their 15 year career. We also discussed the stylistic changes from their earliest releases to their latest album, Satanic Upheaval.

My thanks to David for speaking with me, and to you for listening.

Music In This Episode:

"Encircled By Wolves"

"Satanic Upheaval"

"Hellish Reaping Screams"

taken from the album Satanic Upheaval

"Nun Fucking Black Metal"

taken from the album Unholy Sedition

"Deus Est Mortuus"

taken from the album Beneath The Light

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In this supplement to episode 134, Chepang guitarist Kshitiz Moktan and I compared the respective cuisines of Nepal and Malaysia, and discussed the ridiculously diverse food offerings of Queens, NY.

MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE:

Chepang - "Grinds of Change-love-war-machine"

taken from 1 Love 2017 Demo

BARRIGA DE VERME - "II"

taken from the album BARRIGA DE VERME