Nate catches up with fan mail, discusses the uselessness of criticism versus the importance of fandom, and gives a quick rundown of the new book “12 Notes” by Quincy Jones (potentially the most important American musical mind in history).

Album of discussion (including an age-4 core memory of witnessing the title track music video in 3D at Disney World):

Michael Jackson - Thriller (1982)

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Join Nate as he analyzes his life's biggest failures, eulogizes William Friedkin, dives into "depth art" and how it relates to the human experience, and bemoans the corporate-owned, soulless, artless hellscape we've chosen for ourselves in the modern era.

Album of discussion:

Morbus Chron - Sweven (2014)

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On this episode, Nate analyzes the writing, demoing, preproduction, and cosmic events that coalesced during the making of Ghost At The Gallows.

Ghost At The Gallows is out August 18 on Century Media.

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Following the recent announcement of Spirit Adrift shows with Pallbearer and Rwake, Nate details his experience moving to Arkansas and cutting his teeth in the riff-fertile Natural State from 2006 until his move to Phoenix in 2011. From being neck deep in the life-changing, chaotic music scene centered around bands like Rwake and Deadbird, to forming lifelong friendships and bonds… Arkansas permanently shaped Nate as a songwriter, musician, and person. This episode barely scratches the surface, but it reveals just how deep the Arkansas roots run in Nate and Spirit Adrift’s music, and just how full-circle the Ghost At The Gallows album release shows will be.

Album of discussion:

Church of Misery - Born Under A Mad Sign (2023)

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On this episode, Nate recounts the writing, recording, and release of Forge Your Future.

Album of discussion:

Malokarpatan - Nordkarpatenland (2017)

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On this episode, Nate breaks down the juiciest bits of Geezer Butler’s new autobiography ‘Into The Void.’  The book sparks a discussion of deep, lifelong metaphysical connections with Black Sabbath.  Stories include discovering the first Sabbath album in the middle of a pitch black night, paranormal/psychedelic encounters that mirror events the band experienced, sneaking to the front row of a Sabbath concert, and making a promise to a 15 year old self (and the gods of rock n roll) to never stop rocking.

Album of discussion:

Black Sabbath - Sabotage (1975)

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On this episode, Nate discusses his history with punk and hardcore, what it’s meant to him over the course of his music journey, and his feelings on the current state of the scene/genre. Find out how Metallica and Jimmy Bower opened the door to a whole new world of music for an adolescent rocker.

Albums of discussion (including legendary first-hand stories):

Annihilation Time - II (2004)

Annihilation Time - III: Tales Of The Ancient Age (2008)

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On this episode, Nate recounts the trials and tribulations of making Enlightened In Eternity.

Albums of discussion:

AC/DC - Powerage (1978)

Def Leppard - High N Dry (1981)

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HEADS UP... This episode is better experienced on YouTube (lots of visual aids, etc)

In this special episode of Nate Garrett's Big Riff Energy, Nate lists the best albums of the year (so far).

He also discusses his favorite EP, live performances, and books of 2023.

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Nate discusses the new Spirit Adrift song ‘Barn Burner,” reads some powerful fan letters, recaps truly epic experiences at Download and Hellfest, teases some upcoming live plans, and tells the story of meeting Municipal Waste for the first time on Saint Patrick’s day 2006. Full circle moments and synchronicity abound in this episode.

Album of discussion is Municipal Waste - Electrified Brain (2022).

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