Welcome back everyone, this is Jeff with Giro nation metal.  Erik Leviathan is a man who spends much of his waking moments grinding to make the world of music better, by contributing both music and promotion.  Erik is a member of self-made records LLC, who is closely ties with Earache records, and he is also a member of Misanthropik Torment, a black/death metal duo based out of Kentucky, who released two albums this year – Ecdysis and Declaration of war, released on February 14th and August 28th, respectively.  Today we dive into the promotional side of things and touch a little on his musical projects. 

Serenity is a symphonic/progressive power metal band from Austria, who just released their 8th full-length album, titled NEMESIS AD, through Napalm Records on November 3rd of this year.  Fabio D’amore, Serenity’s bassist and on of the band’s vocalist, joins me today to chat more about the album, introducing a new member to the group, and Fabio’s contributions to the music.  Shout out to Jordan at Napalm for helping me set up this episode!  

Texas based melodic death/doom metal band Hinayana will be releasing their sophomore album, Shatter and Fall, through Napalm Records, on November 10th, just three days from the release of this episode.  Today, I am joined by Casey Hurd, founding member and vocalist/guitarist of Hinayana as we chat about the new album, musical direction, Casey’s beginnings in metal, Buddhism, and spirituality.  Shout out to Jordan at Napalm Records for helping me set up this episode!

Canadian thrashers Crimson Caliber are releasing their 3rd EP, Destined for Delusion, on November 3rd, just three days after the release of this episode.  Once again, I am joined by my friend Travis Malley, vocalist and guitarist of Crimson Caliber, to chat about upcoming music, a lineup change, themes within lyrics and artwork, the military, and the benefits of being in a band with his spouse.  Shout out to Amber Malley, Keith Aucoin, and Pzychopart. 

Discarded Self is a solo Canadian blackened sludge/doom band based in Lloydminster, Alberta.  Jarret “FuzzGöd” Beach is the mastermind behind Discarded Self, as well as a member of Ashes of Yggdrasil and Destroy my Brains.  Today, Jarret joins me to chat about his approach to sludge/doom, some musical techniques and personal experiences, as well as some of his non-musical influences.  Be sure to check out his two newest singles, "I Like Suffering" and "Our Existence Asphyxiates". 

Cirith Ungol is releasing their latest album, Dark Parade, on October 20th, through Metal Blade Records.  In traditional Cirith Ungol fashion, they’ve again featured the incredible work of Michael Whelan on their album cover.  During this episode, Tim Baker, vocalist of Cirith Ungol joins me to chat about the new album, artwork, literary inspirations, and using music as a vehicle for storytelling.  Shout out to Lucy of Looters PR for helping set up this episode!

Jorge Mares of Calgary’s Wych again joins me on the podcast to help kick off Year 3 of GNM and to promote some new music.  During this episode, we chat about their latest single titled 666 God, featuring Crucifix of Satanic Tea Co.  Wych’s lineup has changed and we discuss how that may change their music moving forward, as well as taking a deeper look into the creation of both music videos and visualizer style videos. 

Giro Nation Metal kicks off Year 3 with a great guest and a bold new look.  During this episode, now permanent vocalist of Nervosa, Prika Amaral joins me to chat about their new album, Jailbreak, which was released on September 29th through Napalm Records.  We chat about some of her non-metal influences, social media, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.  Shout out to Jordan of Napalm Records for helping set up this episode!

Giro Nation Metal kicks off Year 3 with a great guest and a bold new look.  During this episode, now permanent vocalist of Nervosa, Prika Amaral joins me to chat about their new album, Jailbreak, which was released on September 29th through Napalm Records.  We chat about some of her non-metal influences, social media, and stepping out of one’s comfort zone.  Shout out to Jordan of Napalm Records for helping set up this episode! 

Episode 104 of Giro Nation is special for two reasons.  It signifies the end of Year 2 of the podcast as well as celebrating the release of Initiation, debut album by the alternative gothic metal band Death Dealer Union, through Napalm Records.  Today, I am joined by CC McKenna, actor, music producer, and most importantly, drummer of DDU.  During this episode we chat about Initiation, their partnership with Napalm Records, and working with Lena Scissorhands, vocalist of Infected Rain.  We also explore CC’s vision for DDU as well as his other talents including the firearms training he’s undertaken for the screen.  Shout out to Jordan at Napalm Records for helping set up this episode!