Everything Went Black Podcast

Ralph and I go deep with our appreciation of Sylvester “The Italian Stallion” Stallone, one of the hardest working actors in Hollywood.

Intro:     “Cobra” – Sylvester Lavey

Outro:   “When the Sun Goes Down, It Goes Down Forever” - Murderbait

This is another one of those special episodes where I got to kick with an old friend.  This week drummer extraordinaire Eric Komst joins us for what turned out to be more of a bullshit session between two old friends than a podcast episode.  EK has played with a legion of legendary bands including Sick of It All, Warzone, Wrecking Crew and others as well as a prolific session career.

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

Outro:    "Deceive us No More" - Warzone

At least in our opinion, as cool as the early 90's Northwest sound was, the unsung heroes were two bands from Minneapolis that made their bones in the early 80's.  Can you guys who?

Intro:     "Everything Went Black Theme" - composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   "Kiss Me on the Bus" - Replacements

Mike McGinnis joins us again to discuss his new band Rid of Me.  If you’re an old school listener, you will remember that I had Mike on to talk about his former band Fight Amputation.  With Rid of Me, he joins forces with member of Soul Glo and Low Dose creating an angsty brew for fans of PJ Harvey, Wipers, early Replacements and Unwound. Check out their new LP "Traveling" and go see them on the road!

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

Outro:   “Broke Shit” – Rid of Me

True, all EWB episodes re special, but this one is SPECIAL!  Keith Huckins of Deadguy, Kiss it Goodbye, Rorschach joins us to talk about the impending Deadguy reunion at this year’s Decibel Metal and Beer Fest in Philadelphia.  Check it out!

Intro:                    “Makeshift Atomsmasher” – Deadguy

Outr0:                  “Apparatus” - Deadguy

Back when I hosted Metal Matters, I featured a series of episodes on Goden on their masterpiece, 2019’s Beyond Darkness.  It was one of my top 5 records that year.  I’d like to welcome back Stephen Flam, the mastermind behind Goden. For the record Steph was also in the legendary Winter and later Thorn.  This is an epic so strap in and enjoy!

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

Outro:                  “Twilight” - Goden

For any of you that also listen to Necromaniacs, our horror podcast, you’re probably familiar with Brandon.  He hosts the excellent Horror Wolf 666 podcast and blog, so if you’re into all things macabre, definitely check out his stuff.  We had a great time.

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

Outro:   “”Dead Letters” – Tripping the Mechanism

Ralph and I have been talking about doing an episode dedicated to Fields of the Nephilim. I believe the discussions started back when I was hosting Metal Matters, but the 60 minute format would prove to be too restrictive for a band that has such significance to us.  It's not so much a note-by-note accounting of the band's career, but more in line with two fans discussing their experiences with the band's music and the impact they have made on our own creative endeavors.

Intro:     "Unholy Passion Theme" - composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:    "Love Under Will" - Fields of the Nephilim

Terence Hannum and Erica Burgner-Hannum join us this week. They actually RETURN for another episode. Terence does plays synth and vocals in Locrian and they both are the creative force behind the  Holy Circle. This time around I wanted to talk about their new collaboration, Mother of Sighs. There is an interesting story behind it so check it out!

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

Outro:                  “Anxia Corda” – Mother of Sighs

Malcolm Tent returns! It’s an epic chat covering GG Allin stories, his (somewhat) new band Bloody Apostles, stories from the Trash American Style days and some other random tangents. For those of you who are new to the show, go back in the vault and check out his earlier episodes.

Malcom owned and operated Trash American Style, one of the greatest record stores on the East Coast. Randy and I both agree that our experiences at Trash helped form us and led us down this ragged path. Through landlord treachery, the brick and motor version of the store no longer exists but you can check out his wares online.

Intro:     “Road to Ruin Theme” – composed and recorded by Mike Hill

Outro:   “This Room” – GG Allin