Due to popular demand, Ralph’s Best of 2022 List has been released on the main stream.  Initially, this episode was a Patreon-only piece but since a lot of you guys wanted to know why Ralph was left out, I decided to post his recollection of 2022 for everyone.

BEHOLD!

Intro: "All the Dark Things" - Mike Hill

Outro: "Bathed in Lightning, Bathed in Heat" - Ultha

Ralph and I go back in time to the legendary handout at his place in Heidelberg. Anodyne was on tour in Europe, we were exhausted and had a night off and Ralph was cool enough to let us stay at his place. That night we cemented our friendship, laughed and check out this video “Death is Only the Beginning Vol. 1”.

Intro:   “Servants of the Warsmen” – Winter

Outro:  “Soon to Be Dead” - Dismember

This week I catch up with my friend Graham Brooks of Barishi.   A few years ago, we toured together, had a blast on the road and made our one creative contributions to Cable’s 2019 album “Take the Stairs to Hell.”

We talk about the last couple of years, working on new songs and possibilities on the road.

Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Cursus Ablaze” - Barishi

Skot Hamilton of KEN Mode joins us this week.  I’ve had Jesse on over the past few years, but this is Skot’s first time on the podcast.  We talk abut his involvement with the band as well as his involvement with film, another passion of mine.  This is a real epic, so stap in!

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   Lost Grip” – KEN Mode

Ryan Lipynsky joins us this week.  Likely, you now Ryan from killer bands like Unearthly Trance, The Howling Wind, Thralldom, Villains, Serpentine Path and a ton or others.  Ryan is more recently a founding member of Reeking Aura, a band that I’ve been real stoked on since I first heard them last year. Their 2022 LP Blood and Bone Meal rates high on my best of 2022 and is somewhat of a supergroup featuring members who have done time in bands like Artificial Brain, Buckshot Facelift and Biolich. 

Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Harvesting the Hatchet” – Reeking Aura

Katy Irazzary of Season of Mist joins us this week to talk about the adventures of working PR in the metal world, living in New York City, pizza and being Italian - American.

Intro: "All of the Dark Things" - Mike Hill

Outro: "Summer Breeze" - Type O Negative

For anyone who admires hard work and discipline, you have to give Arnold Schwarzenegger respect.  In many ways his success is a manifestation of the “American Dream” that is often referred to.  Ralph and I discuss his careers, his achievements and also acknowledge some of his missteps.

Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Lost Crew” - Breach

The year is winding down and the holiday season is upon us.  This is the final episode of 2022 and to celebrate the conclusion of another year, I have invited Brandon Legion of the HorrorWolf666 podcast on to talk about ABRAXAS HORN, his brand new musical venture.

Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “It Watches” – Abraxas Horn

Josh Barnett returns to the podcast this week.  I’ve been following his career in MMA and Pro Wrestling for well over a decade; he has worked in pretty much every promotion under the sun including the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, PRIDE, Bellator, New Japan to name a few.  In addition to being a combat sports pioneer, Josh is an extremely cool guy and huge fan of metal, philosophy, horror movies and all of the thing we hold in high esteem here at the EWB Legion.

Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “IVth Crusade” – Bolt Thrower

I had an incredible last few days; transcontinental flights, great music and most notable an epic hangout with one of my best friends: Mr. Ralph Schmidt. He capture all of that in this week’s episode.

Just an advance apology for the sound quality.  We were recording in an fairly uncontrolled environment.  

Intro:     “All the Dark Things”

Outro:   “Unholy Passion”