Since 2003, Phil Sgrosso has been a very busy man. Not only is he the chief songwriter for Grammy-nominated metal giants As I Lay Dying, he also serves as a guitarist in such varied bands as Saosin, Author & Punisher, Wovenwar, and Poison Headache. He's proven his talent many times over crossing genres back and forth while contributing what is necessary to make each band shine in their own right. His latest endeavor is a solo project in which he in control of everything - from the guitars to the drums to the electronic elements.

I've had the pleasure of knowing Phil since his addition to As I Lay Dying back in 2003. We don't get to talk too often - mainly just when he's in town on tour. I was very excited to get to sit down and talk with him about his new project Apathian and everything else he's up to these days.

When most people think about bass players and The Sex Pistols, their minds immediately gravitate to Sid Vicious. Well, they shouldn't. MANY years before and MANY years after Sid had come and gone, Glen Matlock handled the bottom-end for the British punk innovators. He was a founding member of the band and re-joined them for several reunions starting in 1996.

The big hits The Sex Pistols are known for? Yeah, those were co-written by Matlock well before Vicious picked up the bass. As a matter of fact, out of the 12 tracks embodying the band's only true album, "Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols," 10 of those are credited as co-written by Matlock.

After his stint in The Sex Pistols, Matlock moved on to play with many well-known artists that have made a lasting impact on rock history. Some of those include Iggy Pop and The Damned. He also played in supergroups with members of The Clash, Generation X, The Alarm, New York Dolls, and Spandau Ballet. Glen even played in a band WITH Sid Vicious after the demise of The Sex Pistols.

The limited-edition 7-inch record Slick and Matlock just released contains 2 tracks and is available in orange and black vinyl through Bandcamp. The songs include an original acoustic version of a tune off Glen's upcoming album entitled "Consequences Coming." The other treat is a cover of K.D. Lang's "Constant Craving."

MrENC is the passion project of Eric Collins of Lakeland, FL. Collins has a long history in the indie rock scene. He formed MrENC after having played with Dennison Marrs, The Party People, and The Dark Romantics. Originally started as a solo project, Eric recruited his brother-in-law Dean Lorenz to collaborate on the newest album "We Do Our Own Thing." The EP was recently released through Velvet Blue Music and will definitely appeal to fans of Starflyer 59 and Hum, as well as 1980's legends Ultra Vivid Scene and The Jesus and Mary Chain.

I had a chance to sit down with Eric for an in-depth chat about what you would expect us to ramble on about. We talk about his musical influences and loves, favorite movies and TV shows, and what comic book character he prefers. His faith and how it affects his life also was talked about along with some other subjects. If you love getting personal, then you'll really enjoy this conversation with Eric Collins of MrENC.

It's not too ften that you hear of someone who finally realized their childhood dream as an adult. That's exactly what is about to happen to Seth Metoyer. From the age of 14, Seth and his buddy have been putting together Mangled Carpenter. "Why did it take so long?" you ask. Well, as a grownup now with a family and other responsibilities, life tends to happen.

*Editor's Note: The audio drops out between 14:50 and 15:08. Sorry about that. Just wanted to give you all a warning.

If you grew up on a steady diet of Christian alternative, punk, and metal in the late 1980's and early 1990's, there's no way you could have avoided hearing about Scaterd Few. Scaterd Few was quite possibly the most controversial band coming out of the Christian music industry at that time. From their outward appearance and the way they sounded to the things they sang about and the rumors of "questionable" behavior at festivals and concerts, they made a lasting impact on angst-ridden and rebellious kids like me who always liked to push the envelope of what it meant to be an "acceptable" Christian teen.

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After a couple of months off, we're back with our first interview of 2021. Lazarus Complex play an explosive combination of death metal and hardcore that even goes as far as peppering in some progressive metal influences to keep things fresh. The band is made up vocalist / lyricist / bassist Jake Schultheis and guitarist / drummer / bassist Joe Murphy and our based out of Massachusetts and New Jersey.

Horror punk is a pretty small niche in an otherwise broad genre of music. You can probably count the bands known for the particular style on both hands. You have The Misfits, The Damned, TSOL, The Cramps, The Undead, and a few others.

In the Christian music scene, there are even less horror punk bands. I know what you're thinking. "Christian horror punk? Isn't that an oxymoron?" Not really, if you think about it. What better medium is there to tackle subjects such as death, the afterlife, and spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness and evil? Honestly, it makes perfect sense to me.

Cast the Dragon joins a small group of believers who choose to delve into the world of horror punk. While they don't take on personas like their contemporaries Grave Robber or the late great Blaster the Rocketman and The Deadlines, their blend of frenetic punk, spooky keyboards, and crooning vocals are perfectly at home next to those bands.

Joshua Lory is the mastermind behind Cast the Dragon. Having played bass for the legendary goth / rock outfit LS Underground, Michael Knott, and dozens of others California punk bands throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Lory decided it was time to do things his own way musically. Although he handles the main duties of vocalist, guitarist, and bass, he has assembled a backup band who I struggle to even refer to as such. Veteran drummer Jim Chaffin (The Crucified, The Blamed) and keyboardist Skot Shaw (Leper) round out the lineup on the debut album "Annihilate the Adversary."

I had the opportunity to chat with Joshua about horror punk, religion, superheroes, the new album, and a bunch of other stuff... like movies and TV. We tend to ramble around a bit. If you are a regular, then you know that's how we roll around here. Jump into this interview and get to know the man behind your new favorite punk band, Cast the Dragon.

You can get more info on the band at https://www.facebook.com/castthedragon.

Horror punk and rock isn't a subgenre that gets much attention in the world of Christian music. When a band playing this style does comes about, it sticks out like a sore thumb. How can lyrics about vampires, werewolves, demons, and other monsters be used to push the message of the Bible?

Vocalist Wretched of Fort Wayne, Indiana's Grave Robber is here to explain it all to you. Playing a blend of punk and metal that brings to mind bands like The Misfits, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, and even Gwar, these guys are here to spread the message of the Re-Animator (ie. Christ) through their own brand of holy terror. I talked and Wretched growled and hissed through some questions about horror, religion, movies, music, and more. Enjoy and Happy Halloween.

For more info on Grave Robber, check out https://www.facebook.com/Graverobberpunk2.