I have shared many important memories and even more important beers with Ryan Kirsch in many different places throughout North America and Europe.  Ryan has traveled thousands of miles to have the distinction of seeing Agalloch more times than anyone outside the band or crew.  So, naturally, he and I became friends.  On this episode Ryan and I share music and discuss French Black Metal and how horrible Chinese food in Estonia can be.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Bumper Music by Peste Noire and Zeal and Ardor (live.)

Russell Mikow not only shares a name with my dear departed Chihuahua Miko, yet regrettably spelled differently, he also runs Red Orchard Records out of Olympia, Washington.  Russ came down for record night and I invited him to stay a little longer to share some music with me and chat about Australian bands, Oi music and snare hits.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Bumper Music by Viktoriya Yermolyeva and Melvins.

Speaking with Iranian born metal head Ramin is such a pleasure we couldn't stop at our usual time limit, so we just kept recording, and drinking.  Apparently Ramin's perspective is one that fascinates as his Part 1 is the most downloaded epsiode yet and has garnered this podcast a lot of attention.  This second, and last portion of our discussion, features a few more beers, and some barley wine, and yes of course, more metal. 

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Ashley Spungin is a very unique and undeniable force.   She has been a part of bands such as Purple Rhinestone Eagle, Taurus and Insect Ark.  Ashley makes noise generating oscillator pedals, she drums, and she is an all around bad ass.  Her album "Marrow Hymns" by Insect Ark is out now on Profound Lore Records, and she joined me for jokes and chats about music, touring and as always, we shared music.

Closing track "Sea Harps" by Insect Ark.

 "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Ramin Hosseinabad was born in Iran.  Life for an Iranian metal head is far from easy.  Now, Ramin lives in Nebraska and is pursuing his Phd in Materials Engineering at UNL in Lincoln.  Ramin and I spoke far too long for one episode, so here is the first part of our discussion.  We shared music, talked about growing up in a country where metal music is illegal, and also shared a beer or two.

 

Bumper music by Mortiis.

 

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

I have no idea why, but you wanted more.  Our session with Portland musician and ravenous toe-nail collector, Jon Chick, ran around 6 hours.  Our first installment of this session, Episode 05, is the most downloaded episode we've had so far  This episode is the edited remainder of that session.  I edited out a lot.  So once again back is the incredible, the rhyme animal Jon Chick.

Closing track "Untitled with Ending" by Summer Ono.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

My friend Casey C-P is the first return guest to "I Hate Music," simply because he infected me with an insatiable desire to consume everything King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have created.  In this episode, we try something a bit different.  We listen to King Gizzard's "Polygondwanaland" album in it's entirety and discuss why we love this band, and the repercussions of this love. 

Bumper music by Wongraven and S.O.D.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Erik Moggridge is a guitarist and vocalist who is perhaps best known for his solo work under the name Aerial Ruin, but for long time followers of metal you may remember him from Old Grandad or Metal Blade recording artist Epidemic.  From time to time, Erik also lends his vocal talents to Pacific Northwest Doom giants Bell Witch and you can hear him on their new epic "Mirror Reaper."  Today we shared music, reminisced about sharing the stage and debated traditional metal.

Closing Track "In The Glory of Nigh" by Aerial Ruin.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Portland native Jon Chick has been writing songs and playing guitar for many years.  His band Summer Ono made waves throughout the Pacific Northwest and self released two fantastic albums.  I invited Jon over and before we knew it, we had recorded 6 hours of material.  His visit will be split into multiple episodes, this being the first. Listen in as we discuss why Queen are fascists, why hard panning instruments is brilliant and Jon exposes me to a different side of Pete Townsend.

Bumper music by Megadeth.