Hard Reubens Force Fed Cafe

This episode, I had a chance to sit down over WhatsAPP with current Prong and ex Ministry drummer Aaron “the Beast” Rossi. Aaron speaks to me about his desire to play drums in a metal band, Lady Gaga, the exhilaration and disappointment of life in music, and what keeps him motivated.

Aaron Rossi can be found on Instagram @aaronRossiDrums

Also check out @prongtheband

www.prongmusic.com

Hear Aaaron on the latest Prong release Age of Defiance at https://open.spotify.com/album/6rR0iXyNABbhVZVfFcgh3S

The theme music for Force Fed Cafe is kindly provided by Fuck the Facts from their EP Amer the track is Une triste vue and can be found here. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1fUoRQLO1IiGeeD8aIfZdY?si=JNAWM9PQS-2cR_AB_GUL3A

My guest this episode is Moths and Locusts Bassist and Vinyl Record Guru Dave Read.

We talk about the early days of the Toronto thrash scene, the evolution of music, and the many bands that coincide with that. We talked about life in New York City, the decision to come home, and living in the scene wherever one might be.

Dave Read and Moths and Locusts can be found on Instagram @mothsandlocusts

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mothsandlocusts/

Black Dot records can be found at https://www.facebook.com/blackdotnanaimo/

The White room can be found at https://www.facebook.com/whiteroomNanaimo/

Also, check out https://vinylrecordguru.com/ for all your vinyl needs.

The theme music for Force Fed Cafe is kindly provided by Fuck the Facts from their EP Amer the track is Une triste vue and can be found here. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1fUoRQLO1IiGeeD8aIfZdY?si=JNAWM9PQS-2cR_AB_GUL3A

This episode I spoke to Dave Carlo of Canadian thrash legends Razor. We talked about the early days of Razor, the evolution of their sound, calling it quits, building a new career, going to school, Autism, and much more.

Dave Carlo can be found on Instagram @davecarlorazor

Twitter @davecarlorazor

Also check out razorband.com and www.rockstakk.com

Dave and I also spoke about Masonfest and you can find out more about that at https://www.facebook.com/MasonMetalFestInternational/

The theme music for Force Fed Cafe is kindly provided by Fuck the Facts from their EP Amer the track is Une triste vue and can be found here: 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1fUoRQLO1IiGeeD8aIfZdY?si=JNAWM9PQS-2cR_AB_GUL3A

Santeri Kallio of Finnish Metal Monsters Amorphis is my guest this episode. We talk about the many lives of the band, the ongoing evolution, the importance of keyboards to music, and breaking through in the North American market.

Santeri Kallio can be found on Instagram @sande_kallio

Also check out Amorphis.net and on Instagram at @Amorphisband

The theme music for Force Fed Cafe is kindly provided by Fuck the Facts from their EP Amer the track is Une triste vue and can be found here. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/1fUoRQLO1IiGeeD8aIfZdY?si=JNAWM9PQS-2cR_AB_GUL3A

My guest today is songstress Anneke Van Giersbergen. We talk about her life in Heavy Metal, her artistic drive to be the captain of her artistic boat, and how working on the vision of others gives her the freedom to pursue her own way. We talk about The Gathering, Devin Townsend, Within Temptation, Celine Dion, Prince and the power of a symphony. 

Thank you Anneke for your kindness of spirit and generosity of time. What a fantastic guest.  

You can support Anneke by going to http://www.annekevangiersbergen.com/ 

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/AguaDeAnniqueMusic/videos

Or on instagram and twitter @annekeannique

After a summer break, Hard Reuben returns with his guest Liam Cormier from Canada's own Cancer Bats. We discuss, recognition, hard work, balancing multiple projects, and maintaining some balance while giving it 110%.

You can check out Liam and Cancer Bats at https://www.cancerbats.com/

On Instagram @cancerbats

Follow Liam on Instagram @treadwellclothiing or check out his clothing line at http://www.treadwellclothing.com

This episode I speak to Becky Baldwin about her bands' Hands off Gretal, Dorja, and Fury. We talk multitasking, multi-banding, learning, teaching, and fighting the ongoing sexism that still faces women in music. 

Check out Becky online at https://beckybaldwinbass.com

You can find her on instagram and facebook at @beckybaldwinbass

On twitter @BeckyB_Bass

https://www.handsoffgretel.co.uk/

https://furyofficial.bigcartel.com/

htts://Dorjaband.com

This episode I am joined by Florida thrash metal and squared circle icon Nasty Ronnie. Ronnie discusses the importance of having vision, hard work and seizing new opportunity when it lays before you. We talk about the mutual respect between Nasty Savage and Death metal legends Obituary the career of another metal wrestling legend Chris Jericho and life on two wheels. As well as community, family, and comradery.

My guest this week is Terry Moore, owner of Toronto's Black Bear Woodworking and Musical mainstay of 80s and 90s Toronto music scene. We talk about breaking away from others expectations, defining your own direction and rediscovering your purpose. 

Dave Overkill of Cleveland Thrash Titans Destructor joins me to talk about longevity, tragedy, resurrection, seafood, and being underestimated.