Everything Went Black Podcast

This is a pilot episode that Ralph and I are going to cohost on the patreon. I realize this may not be everybody’s cup of tea, so check it out and if you are interested, you can find more episodes in the coming months on patreon.

What is weird fiction? Firstly, I will tell you what it isn’t. you won’t find vampires, werewolves, zombies, serial killers or any of the typical horror tropes. Instead, you will find stories that present a pervading sense of dread and equally inspire fear and awe.  You will read stories that will force you to question the nature of reality and where man truly falls in the hierarchy of the universe.

Intro / Outro:     “Long Shadows” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

My old friend J Bennet join us again this week.  J has been on both Metal Matters and EWB numerous times over the years; most likely you know J from his music journalism and his band Ides of Gemini. We go back a long way.

One of the things we’ve bonded over is our love of old school heavy metal and hard rock, so I used this as an excuse to talk on the phone and put together a playlist of jams that we dig.  Some of the bands you’ve definitely heard, but, true to EWB fashion, we’ve tried to through in some relatively obscure stuff.

Intro:                    “All Roads Lead to Ruin” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Midnight in Tokyo” – Y&T

Happy New Year everyone.  We hope you all had a safe and enjoyable holiday.  2022 looms ahead of us and I think we are all approaching it with a bit of trepidation.  Ralph and I got together to lay out our plan for the coming year and, of course, go off on tangents into other subjects.

I’d like to personally thank everyone that signed up for the Patreon.  We’re dedicated to making it interesting and fun for everyone.

Intro:                    “River of Night” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “The Shore Becomes the Enemy” – The Gault

As the year 2021 draws to an end, Ralph and I reflected on a very challenging year. Luckily, there were quite a few excellent records, movies and streaming shows to help us get through the hard times and shine a little light into our dark worlds. 

This week, we give you guys a rundown of some of our favorites from the past year. We hope you enjoy our lists and we'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

Intro:                    “Everything Went Black Theme” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Perfect Prison” – Ropes of Night.

This week’s episode could have been called “Plague Diaries Revisited” but instead I went with the more descriptive, direct approach.  Since we’re still dealing with the Covid-19 Pandemic, I figured I would share my recent experiences with getting infected, recovery and not being able to taste my food on Thanksgiving.

Intro:                    “Unholy Passion Theme” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Angel Domain” - Godflesh

My old friend Keith Bennett joins us week for a deep episode.  Keith is a Boston metal / hardcore LEGEND, first coming into prominence as the bassist in Wrecking Crew. Over the years, he has played in a host of bands, one of my favorites being Panzerbastard.  Keith takes us on a journey thru the “old days” of Boston, Kenmore Square, The Rat, problems with drugs and alcohol ultimately landing on a new revitalized positive pathway.

Intro:                    “All Roads Lead to Ruin” – written and produced by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “The Last Ten Years” - Panzerbastard

Ralph and I are coming across with a new aspect to Unholy Passion with Love Songs for the Unloved.  We dig into our record collections and showcase some cool records that you guys should know about.

Intro:                    “Unholy Passion Theme” – written and produced by Mike Hill

Outro:                  “Revenge” - TSOL

Ralph and I explore the story behind one of the greatest American songwriters, Jeffrey Lee Pierce and the Gun Club.  Pierce may not be a household name for some of you, but his reach and influence has been profound in the realm of independent music.  If you enjoy X, The Cramps and Nick Cave, then the Gun Club is a band you should check out.

But don’t take our word, check out the Spotify playlist Ralph and I put together.

Intro:     “Unholy Passion Theme” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “Moonlight Motel” – Gun Club

My bandmate Drew Murphy joins me to celebrate the Metallica album Load, which was released 25 years ago this year. 

Intro:   “All Roads Lead to Ruin” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro: “Until It Sleeps” – Metallica

A few weeks ago, Deadguy: Killing Music, the documentary on the legendary chaotic hardcore band, Deadguy, premiered at Underground Arts in Philly, the day before this year's Decibel Metal and Beer Festival. I was in attendance and had the opportunity of meeting William Saunders, the filmmaker that produced the documentary.

William joins us this week to discuss the making of Killing Music as well as the work he's done with his production company Fourth Media.

Intro:     "All Road Lead to Ruin" - composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   "Apparatus" - Deadguy