In this episode Tyson and I discuss the culture differences that exist state to state in America, we explore both sides of the gun control issue and we recount our adventures in Romania when he joined Agalloch for our first concerts there.  Join us for a glimpse of what it is like to grow up in Hawaii and migrate to The Main Land. 

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"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Jesse Greene is a pretty fascinating character.  He's an artist, an Entomologist, he's a collector and most importantly, he's a music lover.  Jesse is a dedicated fan, and a generous friend.  Today he brought some bugs over and we shared music, we shared some beer and we discussed how he helped make an impact on the Sacramento scene during his youth.

Bumper music by Daughters, Graeme Revell, and Randy Newman.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Aesop Dekker.  One of my favorite people on the planet.  I have toured through countless countries with this man, and shared countless beers and stories.  I have suffered with him, and I have rejoiced with him.  Aesop is a monster drummer, and a generous soul.  I was very excited to have him join me and geek out about obscure music. 

Closing track "Grave Mistake" by Extremity.

 "I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

My daughter Ione Mira Walton.  What else can be said? She has suspect taste in music for sure, but she is probably cooler than you.  She appeared on the inside cover of Metal Manaics at the age of 3, she has appeared on records by Self Spiller, Snares of Sixes and even Nachtmystium.  Her middle name is a bastardization of Mirai from Sigh.  Yeah, she's cool, so listen to what she and I play for each other and witness how annoying we can be together.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Bumper Music by Ramones.

Jori Apedaile is an accomplished songwriter, guitarist, sound engineer... the list goes on.  Right now he is on tour performing as Eneferens and I invited him to join me before his Portland date.  We bonded over growing up in Montana, lamented the clicky kick drum,  and shared some intriguing and odd music.

"I Hate Music" theme by Marius Sjoli.

Bumper Music by Sufjan Stevens.

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.