January 11, 2023

Episode 91 – Atheist 1985-2010: We Believe!!!

1 hour 28 minutes

Occasionally, Radical Research dares to tackle the big questions: what is time, and can we have a piece of it? Can a psychic saw perform brain surgery? Can a metal album have a samba track and several bars of Miami bass hip-grind? On episode 91, a look into the works of Florida’s seminal tech titans, Atheist, we take on these and other pressing matters. Pull up a chair and strap on your trustiest pair of headphones: it’s pizza time.

Note I:

We meant to bring it up in the conversation, but simply overlooked this fascinating, Atheist-related trivia: Atheist’s Kelly Shaefer auditioned for Velvet Revolver, the band formed by members of Guns ‘N Roses. You can check out some Blabbermouth reporting on this event here:

https://blabbermouth.net/news/atheist-frontman-talks-about-his-velvet-revolver-audition

https://blabbermouth.net/news/velvet-revolver-2002-kelly-shaefer-vocalist-audition-tape-posted-online

Note II:

Hunter misspoke, and Jeff mis-agreed with him: Kelly Shaefer didn’t stop playing guitar due to tinnitus, of course. He stopped due to carpel tunnel syndrome.

Note III:

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Note IV:

Destination Onward direct buy link: https://www.radicalresearch.org/product/destination-onward-the-story-of-fates-warning-book-by-jeff-wagner/

Note V:

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Music cited in order of appearance:

“Brain Damage” (R.A.V.A.G.E., On We Slay demo, 1987)

“Choose Your Death” (Beyond demo, 1988)

“Piece of Time” (Piece of Time, 1990)

“Unholy War” (Piece of Time, 1990)

“No Truth” (Piece of Time, 1990)

“Unquestionable Presence” (Unquestionable Presence, 1991)

“An Incarnation’s Dream” (Unquestionable Presence, 1991)

“And the Psychic Saw” (Unquestionable Presence, 1991)

“Air” (Elements, 1993)

“Mineral” (Elements, 1993)

“Earth” (Elements, 1993)

“See You Again” (Elements, 1993)

“Second to Sun” (Jupiter, 2010)

“Fraudulent Cloth” (Jupiter, 2010)

Radical Research is a conversation about the inner- and outer-reaches of rock and metal music. This podcast is conceived and conducted by Jeff Wagner and Hunter Ginn. Though we consume music in a variety of ways, we give particular privilege to the immersive, full-album listening experience. Likewise, we believe that tangible music formats help provide the richest, most rewarding immersions and that music, artwork, and song titles cooperate to produce a singular effect on the listener. Great music is worth more than we ever pay for it.

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