Metal Shop's Backstage Pass

SOLICITOR is an absolutely KILLER speed / thrash metal band from Seattle who is playing this year's Northwest Terror Fest. Get to know the band then go check them out at NWTF!

CULT SICKNESS is a killer Seattle hardcore band that will be playing LIVE at Northwest Terror Fest 2023 on Friday May 26th. I chatted with the band about their formation, influences, former bands and much more.

This interview features three songs from the Cult Sickness release "Brief Peaks and Self-Loathing." Turn it up!

Crossover hardcore/thrash band DRAIN has a new album called "Living Proof" coming out on Friday May 5th on Epitaph Records! They will also be playing live in Tacoma on May 25th at Alma for an all ages show alongside Outta Pocket, Torena, MS Paint and Ego Death.

I chatted with the guys from Drain about day jobs, signing to Epitaph, recording at Dave Grohl's studio, scars and more.

Vanishment is a KILLER northwest thrash band who recently released their debut album "No More Torture." I chatted with the guys from Vanishment about their origin story, their favorite metal bands, their history in Seattle metal and much more. 

This interview features three songs from the new Vanishment album "No More Torture."

Megadeth returns to the Northwest as they are set to play Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett this coming Wednesday April 26th. I chatted with Megadeth mastermind Dave Mustaine about beating cancer, hosting his own radio show, his time working with Sanctuary and more.

Seattle powerviolence / hardcore band xSavagex joined me in studio alongside Lisa from Filth Is Eternal to talk about their origin story, tour, junk food, influences and much more.

Finnish grindcore band Rotten Sound has a KILLER new album called "Apocalypse" out now! I chatted with vocalist Keijo Niinimaa about his origins in the Finnish metal underground, working day jobs, scars and much more

Flatspot Records is an incredible hardcore / punk record label based out of the East Coast. I chatted with Ricky and Che from the label about the origins of Flatspot, some of their favorite releases, their ethics and much more

This interview features songs from Speed, Scowl and Zulu. Turn it up!

Queensryche is playing a hometown show this Wednesday night (March 22nd) at the Neptune, so I hopped on the phone to check in with the mighty Michael "Whip" Wilton for a short and sweet interview. Enjoy!

Seattle death metal band RE-BURIED recently released their debut full length album "Repulsive Nature" on Translation Loss records, so I had the guys into the studio to chat about their origin story, their love of death metal and much more. 
This interview features 4 brand new songs by Re-Buried. Turn it up!