On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with guitarist/producer Jeff Henson from Austin metal-heavy rock veterans DUEL. Henson discusses the band's new full-length 'Breakfast With Death' and the band's increased emphasis on metallic-driven songwriting over the last two records. The guys also discuss Henson's work as a producer at his renowned Red Nova Ranch studio in Texas, how he balances being a professional musician and studio maven, why it makes more sense to tour Europe over the US in the current state of the music business and much more.

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist to talk about the band's sophomore release 'Palm Reader'. The guys discuss the band's musical direction on the album and how Garney expanded his vocal range compare to the HDQ's debut full-length 'Secrets Of The Black Moon'. Ryan discusses their 2024' summer tour plans as well as how the band wound up fearing GAUPA vocalist Emma Naslund on the track 'Death Perception'. Garney fills us in on how he curated Ripplefest 2024' band lineup and the challenges he faces annually when selecting band's for the festival and much more.

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Zach Amster from Denver melodic-heavy rockers ABRAMS. The guys talk about the bands new album "Blue City", the band's ever-evolving sound recording at the renowned God City Studios in Salem, MA, the musical relationship between Zach and his twin brother and NEBULA/MONDO GENERATOR drummer Mike Amster, the bands upcoming summer 2024 US tour dates including an appearance at Desertfest 2024 and more.

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS of the Underground Matt chats with bassist and frontwoman High Priestess Nighthawk to chat about the bands new album 'Garden Of Heathens'. They discuss the band's evolving musical style and approach, lyrical themes on the album, recording the album on a farm, favorite memory touring with Wino and The Obsessed, the band's upcoming headlining US Summer Tour with Valley of The Sun and more.

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Jon Cosky and bassist/vocalist Jude Sisk from Houston stoner-sludge trio STONE NOMADS. The guys discuss the recent remastering of the band's debut LP "...at the Gates of Solitude" and the contributions provided by TROUBLE/EXHORDER vocalist Kyle Thomas, Grammy award winning engineer Alan Douches and MONOLORD drummer Esben WIllems, their decades long musical relationship going back to their teenage years, challenges they face with touring in the modern day music business and much more.

On this week's episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with drummer Patrick Queenan from Boston toner rock heavyweights SUNDRIFTER as the guys play a few tracks and chat about the trio's third full-length "An Earlier Time" which topped the Doom Charts for the month of February 2024'. Featuring new music from GREENLEAF, THE QUILL, ABRAMS, THE WATCHERS, TEMPLE OF THE FUZZ WITCH, MAX BOOGIE OVERDRIVE and classic tracks from Swedish desert rock legends DOZER, LOWRIDER, BLIND DOG & THE AWESOME MACHINE

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Track Listing:

INTRO - 00:00

Talk Segment 1: 00:55

GREENLEAF - 'Breathe, Breathe Out'- 03:30

THE QUILL- 'Wheel Of Illusion'- 08:59

MAX BOOGIE OVERDRIVE - 'Suffer Sister' - 12:58

Talk Segment 2: 15:58

ABRAMS - 'Fire Waltz'- 19:52

TEMPLE OF THE FUZZ WITCH - 'Cursed'- 24:04

THE WATCHERS- 'They Have No God'- 28:24

Talk Segment 3- 33:25

SUNDRIFTER - 'Begin Again'- 37:59

Interview SUNDRIFTER drummer Patrick Queenan- 44:36

Talk Segment 4 - 1:14:46

DOZER - 'Overheated' - 1:21:04

LOWRIDER - 'Dust Setllin'- 1:25:12

Talk Segment 5- 1:30:13

BLIND DOG - 'Thundergroove'- 1:36:14

THE AWESOME MACHINE - 'I Never Said I Never Fail' - 1:41:20

END - 1:43:47

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with drummer Patrick Queenan from Boston heavy rockers SUNDRIFTER and talk about the trio's new full-length "An Earlier Time'. The guys discuss the early impact the album is having on the heavy rock scene as it took top spot on February 2024' Doom Charts and is resonating with music fans globally. Queenan discusses the band's musical maturity over the years and how the band was able to navigate through the pandemic, the reasoning for the band's patient decision to not rush the release of "An Earlier Time", Queenan's take on the current Boston rock and metal scene and more.

On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, we chat with Boston stoner-sludge veterans LEATHER LUNG about their new album 'Graveside Grin' and get into some overlooked heavy rock classics from some of Beantown's finest 90's alt. metal bands ONLY LIVING WITNESS, TREE and SCISSORFIGHT. We also feature new tracks from HIGH DESERT QUEEN, RICKSHAW BILLIE'S BURGER PATROL, BRUME, HEAVY TEMPLE, O ZORN! and SONS OF ARRAKIS.

On this inaugural episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND host Matt Hartnett brings you the best new heavy rock including new tracks from The Obsessed, Big Scenic Nowhere, Hashtronaut, The Clamps, Ivy Gardens & Birdstone. Matt dials back the clock to the early 2000's and features classic heavy rock tracks from The Workhorse Movement and Dirty Americans. Disastroid guitarist/vocalist Enver Koneya joins the show to discuss the band's new LP 'Garden Creatures'

INTRO - 00:00

Talk Seg 1- 00:55

The Obsessed-'Stoned Back To The Bomb Age'- 07:28

Big Scenic Nowhere - 'The Waydown' - 12:51

The Clamps- 'Freedom To Run (Down) - 20:30

Talk Seg. 2- 24:21

Hashtronaut-'Cough It Up'- 30:00

Ivy Gardens-'Boner' - 34:19

Birdstone- 'Hotline'- 39:46

Talk Segment 3 - 43:52

Interview- DISASTROID (1)- 47:24

Disastroid - '24'- 59:03

Interview- DISASTROID (2)- 1:04:39

Disastroid - 'Stucco Nowhere'- 1:10:23

Interview- DISASTROID (3)- 1:15:30

Talk Segment 4- 1:26:11

The Workhorse Movement- 'Cosmic Highway'- 1:38:42

Dirty Americans- 'Detroit Son Of A Bitch'- 1:41:21

The Great DEEP PURPLE Debate. On this debut Shockwaves Skull Sessions podcast episode host Bob Nalbandian is joined by head of A&R at Roadrunner Records, Monte Conner, and heavy metal book author/journalist Martin Popoff to discuss the legendary British rock band Deep Purple’s extensive career as they examine the band’s 40 year plus career analyzing their entire musical catalog. This exclusive 3-way conversation was recorded in May 2008