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Darin Wall is a true hero. After performing a show on his 41st birthday in Idaho with his band Greyhawk, Darin was shot in the leg while stopping an active shooter situation. I talked with Darin about that scary night and everything that happened afterwards. Make sure you stay tuned until the end to hear a song by his killer metal band Greyhawk

Replicant is an awesome New Jersey based death metal band who is releasing their brand new album “Malignant Reality” on September 10th via Transcending Obscurity Records. I spoke with the guys from Replicant about recording the album, early influences and much more.

Rivers of Nihil has been on the forefront of pushing forward the limits of progressive death metal, and they are continuing to do so with their new album “The Work.” I spoke with drummer Jared Klein about the new album and their huge upcoming tour with The Black Dahlia Murder. Saxophones!

Today - August 27th, 2021 – Finnish death/doom band Hooded Menace is releasing their highly anticipated sixth album “The Tritonous Bell.” I spoke with vocalist Harri Kuokkanen about scars, the old school traditional metal inspirations for their material, the unique songwriting approach of Hooded Menace and much more. Hail Hooded Menace!

Escuela Grind is a killer grindcore band from the East Coast that will be invading Washington this September. I chatted with the band about their come up, getting hate from certain elitist scenesters, working on their new album, living together during the pandemic and much more.

New Jersey deathcore band Lorna Shore is celebrating the release of their brand new 3 song EP “And I Return to Nothingness” (Century Media), so I spoke with drummer Austin Archey about the process of finding a new vocalist, building out a home studio during the pandemic and much more.

Quicksand is gearing up to release a brand new album and hit the road in support, so I hopped on the phone with the legend himself Walter Schreifels. We discuss his four favorite hardcore bands of all time, his affiliation with Vans, recording the album right before the pandemic hit and much more. Start Today!

Dee Snider is the legendary vocalist of Twisted Sister. But instead of just resting on his laurels, Dee has been pushing his boundaries and producing all out HEAVY metal with the help of producer Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed). His new album "Leave A Scar" even features George Fisher from Cannibal Corpse! We talk about the new album, what keeps him motivated, his love for hardcore band Death Before Dishonor, hosting a radio show, the hopes for Strangeland 2 and much much more. 

Northwest based Kaiju-themed death metal band Oxygen Destroyer is gearing up for the release of a brand new album, so I chatted with them about life during the pandemic, Lord Kaiju's move to Portland, the new album and more. Stay tuned til the end for a band new Oxygen Destroyer song! 

Portland rockers Red Fang has a new album called “Arrows” available now via Relapse Records. I caught up with vocalist/guitarist about the album, northwest rock n roll, scars and much more.