Sentimental Illness

You can see and hear RXPTRS coming a mile away. What's most amazing is how they've figured out, in this day and age, to bring something new and fresh when it should be an utterly impossible thing to accomplish.

How exactly does one invent a new sound? Just what is it about these guys? And what the heck were they thinking with that name?

Well, if you even remotely enjoy rock, pop, or metal, chances are you'll love the way RXPTRS brings the juice. When I say they own an original sound, it's probably because they own who they are.

This interview will prove my point, so I'm not giving anything else away. Dive into the pool populated by 5 outrageously talented and passionate musicians and when you come up for air, you'll be smiling from ear to ear.

This is RXPTRS on Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

1:25 Surprise, it's a full band interview
4:20 The bass player is the most important player
7:00 Being music fans regardless of genre
10:30 Demonstrating emotion as musicians
13:30 The band lives together in Bristol
16:10 The formation and story of a song
19:00 The pure rock and roll of RXPTRS
21:30 Sitting in an angry corner
25:00 From the first note, being all in
28:20 Where does that weird name come from?
31:10 The RXPTRS mentality as a family unit
34:20 The death of the ego is the best way
37:00 Imploding on a binge
40:00 Headlining the bigger festivals in the near future
42:40 Getting to the next level and being ahead

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The 4th time is the charm. Jimmy Boman and I spent the last few months working feverishly to coordinate our schedules and it took a lot of tries, but I'm glad we worked it out because Jimmy is a great musician and a wonderful guest.

His band, Outshine, hails from Sweden, and his music reflects the culture and sound of a dark brooding winter better than most. Interestingly, Jimmy's music belies the culture and even its own sound at times, as his message is one of overcoming and a hidden hope that our world can find its way back to what made it lovely.

The new Outshine album, The Awakening, comes out tomorrow, so I urge our listeners to pick it up to revel in its dissonant glory.

This is my conversation with a great guy, the inimitable Jimmy Boman of Outshine, and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

2:20 A run of cancellations
5:20 The heart and soul of Outshine
8:45 The political kind of thing and taxes
12:10 Borrowing money to pay the government
17:00 The DNA of goth and dark music
21:40 Writing things that fit into the right box
25:50 Made to give up
30:00 Missing all the business crap
35:00 What's happening in the spiritual realm
39:50 Hatred vs love and Mussolini
44:00 Critical race theory
48:00 Doing all the things for family and love
52:20 People need to come to the middle
55:30 Seeking to spread the message
58:30 Down in the dark place

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My guests today, Brandon and Caleb from sci-fi mathmetal pioneers Serling have developed a new type of progressive deathcore and created a sound so terrifying and new that closet metal lovers everywhere are clamoring for their unique approach to the genre.

They've created a strange new sound which is amazingly compelling, especially since it oftentimes sounds as though animals are being dismembered between your ears.

The new 13 track album, 'Next Stop Willoughby,' drops in a few weeks, so we had to chat because this band, and this music, is notable.

Let's get straight to the noise and the humor of my highly eccentric guests. This is SERLING and this is Rockstar Superhero

Time Codes:

2:00 Outside hobbies and Inside hobbies
5:40 Not believing it's possible
10:05 Still seeking to fill the God sized hole
14:30 Turning a mellow part into something violent
16:30 Picking a pattern and learning to flow in jazz
21:20 Making music that doesn't make sense
26:00 Samus66 and Infant Annihilator
30:40 Taking inspiration from others
35:35 Programmed guitar tones
39:50 Building Serling a listener base
45:00 Dirty tones and non-traditional styles
49:50 Leaving the sounds alone
54:40 Why did they leave that in?
59:00 The new 13 track record
1:03:00 Twilight Zone episodes
1:07:00 This is a weird band

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From childhood athlete to rising heavy music legend, Josh Smith of Australia's NORTHLANE is keen to put the past behind him.

Focused on the moment, Josh's band is readying to release their visionary new work, the stunning OBSIDIAN, and I have to say.... steel yourself, because this new record, hitting the shelves on April 22nd, is a masterpiece and the timing couldn't be better. This is their anthem, their moment, their zenith, their apex.... so far. I'm 100% positive we haven't even seen what they're truly capable of and I can't wait to experience what comes next, but what we have for now is utterly amazing. You'll see.

This is my first time chat with one of the sweetest artists I've ever had the honor to meet. This is Josh Smith. This is Northlane, and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:

1:25 Grateful for bad time zones
3:25 The process of building a brand
6:00 Writing songs and sticking to strengths
8:45 Swimming feeds Josh's secret identity
11:50 So many artists seek to fill their souls
14:50 Chasing the passions of music
17:00 Northlane's significant following
20:00 Australian government and the COVID lockdowns
23:00 Riding 150 miles
25:00 Recording new album, Obsidian
28:00 This is their best work
31:00 Experiencing aggressive songs and videos
34:00 The tone and production of the record
37:00 Rob had the tour wrong
39:30 What Josh would do differently

'Carbonized' provided graciously by Northlane, from their new 2022 release, 'Obsidian.' Copyright 2022, All Rights Reserved.

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What is it about the death metal scene that encapsulates the anger of mankind and the cathartic hope that darkness can be crushed once and for all? It's a weird and oftentimes unexpected dichotomy but one that we 'sort of' talked about today.

Josh Davies from the brutal death metal act, Monasteries, joined me today from the United Kingdom and we touched on these themes as well as many others. Josh and his mates have just released the new single, LILAC, and the piece ramps up from what we've heard previously from the band, as well as the death metal scene at large.

Their music is chaotic, terrifying at times, and brutally heavy... and to this, I imagine we all say, "well, of course." It's what they do, and I love it.

So, instead of giving more away, why don't you check out this great chat with Josh Davies of Monasteries? This is Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:

2:30 Dropping a new single called 'Lilac'
6:00 The joy of discovering Monasteries
11:00 Comparing death core bands
15:00 School isn't easy for metalheads
19:10 Finding way into the band
24:40 The out of control tour
29:30 Getting the compliments from fans
34:30 So hard for bands to break
39:00 Selling millions of records
44:30 Lilac is a video of expressions
49:40 A demon is a metaphor
54:40 Critics and naysayers
1:00:10 Showing depth in the songs
1:05:50 Learning languages for tours
1:10:40 When passion meets opportunity
1:15:00 Excited about what's coming

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When I say the name Udo Dirkschneider, what do you envision? I would think your brain might automatically take you to the early 1980's, when his iconic West German metal band, ACCEPT, ruled the charts with the classic "Balls to the wall."

Like you, I go there too, because well... this was a moment that you don't forget. That said, I've kept an eye on him over the years and watched his legend grow along with his never ending passion for entertaining his audience. He's the biggest and brightest from a generation of musicians that have died off or retired.

Would I mention the word retirement around UDO? Not on your life.

His new album, My Way, is a collection of cover songs pinpointing moments in UDO's life that he, in turn, thought we might also enjoy....and enjoy we do. Whether it's Queen, Tina Turner, or Billy Squire, UDO has it covered.

Please enjoy my chat with a wonderful kind bear hug of a man. This is UDO Dirkschneider and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

1:45 Udo and the classic heavy metal expectations
3:00 Been doing it 40+ years
4:50 Finding his way to get back to the clubs
7:30 The old days and the arenas
9:45 Russia and exploding venues
11:40 The accidental cover record
14:00 Picking the right songs and approach
16:30 Giving the gift to yourself and the fans
18:00 Brass and the heaviness in a church
21:00 Tina Turner, Scorpions, and Rolling Stones
23:30 Trying to sing in German for the first time
25:30 When it wasn't easy, which is most of the time
27:30 Japan is calling

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Dirty Shirt is a never ending surprise of musical expression and disparate sonic influences. They are a wild ride down a folksy metallic hardcore road and you don't really want out of the vehicle because it has so much horsepower.

I was absolutely blessed to connect with chief songwriter, Mihai Tivadar, and have a fantastic discussion about the bonkers music he and his bandmates create. Dirty Shirt has been a fixture on the European festival circuit for years, yet has never set foot in North America. We need to do something about that, and after you hear their music and this interview, I'm sure you'll agree.

This is my new buddy, Mihai Tivadar of the massively popular Romanian cult group, Dirty Shirt, and this is Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:

2:00 The proximity to Ukraine
5:20 The band is 27 years old and counting
7:50 It's always a good time to write songs
10:40 The band that tries everything
13:00 The main core of the sound is Nu Metal
16:20 Bringing the energy to the audience
18:50 How to survive with a large band
21:30 Self promotion and the long game
24:20 Difficult Romanian words
27:25 Live and sampled sounds on stage
30:00 When the surprises come from the inside of the band
32:50 The freedom to adapt the music
36:00 The former Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc
38:50 Experiencing happiness through politics
41:25 Dirty Shirt brings the love and eccentricity
44:00 Gratitude and attitude

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I've been a Seahawks fan since I was a little boy. I admit I'm a fair weather fan, but I still know great football when I see it.

My father said that my guest today was the most committed player of his generation, at least on the Seahawks, and I'd have to say that he was probably spot on.

Lofa Tatupu is a man of standards, work ethic, and drive. As it goes, life after the NFL can hit all sorts of snags, but Lofa walked towards opportunity and away from his fears.

Lofa founded ZoneInCBD in 2018, and through this company, is serving the people in a different way, and through a different product than he ever imagined. Through continuous growth and effort, Lofa found his purpose, and his influence can be felt throughout the industry.

He's a tactical businessman, and coupled with his smile and intelligence, is bringing change to a community that has been maligned and stigmatized for 80+ years.

No more.

This is 3 time Pro Bowl linebacker, Lofa Tatupu, of your Seattle Seahawks, and this is Rockstar Superhero.

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Time Codes:

2:00 Just not musically inclined
6:30 Predicting a career in the NFL
10:15 Obsession over something
13:30 Interceptions and sacks
17:00 Zen and the Matrix
21:00 Football is psychological warfare
24:50 Hasselbeck and Tatupu careers over
28:30 The Green Zone with I-502
32:40 CBD and the mental shift
36:35 What CBD and THC really does
41:20 Passing on the legacy
45:00 Purpose is people
49:00 Paul Allen and Robert Kraft
52:20 Giving away the product
55:45 Nice marketing vs truth in advertising
58:40 The CBD secret

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Michael Romeo is a guitar player with an uncommon level of skill. Over the last 25 years, Michael has toured the world, entertaining fans from his legendary progressive metal band, Symphony X, and silently building up to icon status.

There just aren't that many guitar gods out there anymore, but Michael wears that gold sash proudly and embraces the music that both he, and the audience, adores.

Michael released 'War of the Worlds Part 1' in 2018 and here we are finally getting the follow up, 'War of the Worlds Part 2,' a mere four years later. If you're a fan already, words cannot express what an utterly powerful work of music this is. If you are just discovering Michael, prepare to fall headfirst into this sonic masterwork.

Please enjoy my chat with the kind and humble guitar hero, Michael Romeo, on Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:

1:30 Pure old school rock and roll
3:30 A Fifth of Beethoven
5:50 The YouTube shuffle
8:25 Blizzard of Ozz
11:00 Randy Rhoads and his capabilities
13:50 The songwriting approach to cinematic ideas
16:40 Holst, Stravinsky, and Star Wars
19:00 Telling us about the band
22:00 Songs made for these times
24:00 Assumptions about War of the Worlds
27:00 Loving the studio and feeling of being trapped
30:00 How Michael keeps the flag flying
33:00 Mortal Kombat and the Shakuhachi
36:00 Being the influencer to up and coming guitarists
39:00 When instruments show up magically

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Stefano Ferrian lives in a little town near the Italian Alps. On a good day, he can see the Matterhorn and he chooses this life as it allows his artistry to flourish unchecked.

With that creative bump, Stefano has partnered with 3 other superhuman musical forces to create SYK, a dark metal mindblow of unseen proportions.

The new album, Pyramiden, allows us to see into this seemingly impenetrable world, giving us glimpses of faded hardcore, lilting vocals in the shape of questions marks and a digital thud, guaranteed to confound all those daring to listen.

It's wild and magical and a must for the discriminating metal fan. Mark my words, SYK is a new thing and like the Italian supercars of Modena, you won't see them coming or going.

This is my blast beat interview with the songwriter of SYK. This is Stefano Ferrian and this is Rockstar Supehero.

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TIME CODES:

2:20 Composing when you have no choice
5:40 Switching to electric guitar
10:15 Creating to feel better
15:40 Having to feel the song before creating it
20:20 Dalila has to feel the song too
25:25 Jinjer and Bjork
29:00 Redoing the entire album's evolution
34:10 The Ukrainian War
39:00 The dangerous border
43:00 Small living communities
49:00 Mainstream voices are all one sided
54:30 Healthy ways to make things work
58:40 Stefano doesn't like to show off
1:03:00 Touring possibilities and getting big
1:08:00 Pyramiden on March 11th, 2022

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Italian extreme metal collective SYK will unleash their long-awaited new full-length, Pyramiden, on March 11th via Housecore Records in North America and Nuclear Blast in Europe.

SYK, featuring founding guitarist and principal songwriter Stefano Ferrian (ex-Psychofagist), vocalist Dalila Kayros, rhythm/lead guitarist Marcello Cravini, and new recruit, drummer Mauro Maraldo (ex-Onirik), has been scorching ears and torching souls for nearly a decade. Led by the nihilistic vocal assault of Kayros, SYK is at once grim and complex; relentless and alluring, fusing the tight, rhythmic pummeling of Meshuggah with the haunting melodies of Bjork.
Following their debut LP Atoma (2014), the band released their second effort, I-Optikon, on Housecore Records (2016). Produced by Philip H. Anselmo, I-Optikon reaped critical accolades from fans and critics in the know.

Lauded New Noise Magazine, “We just haven’t heard anything even remotely like this before – and I don’t think we’re going to forget it anytime soon.” Echoing Magazine championed, “Female vocals that carry a yell like Exene Cervenka, as done with the same power as Henry Rollins,” while Skulls ‘N’ Bones likened the listen to, “… a trip through the empty, shattered halls of someone’s emotional insane asylum,” adding, “it’s music to swallow glass by.”

And with 2022 comes the band’s third full-length Pyramiden. Composed and recorded over the course of three years, the seven-track offering was mixed in the Winter of 2020/2021 at Inverno Studios under the supervision of Fabrizio Gesuato, while mastering took place at Anselmo’s own Nodferatu’s Lair with Stephen Berrigan at the helm. The record features artwork by Elena Romenkova.

Comments Ferrian, “Pyramiden is about finding the way to isolate oneself to all the uneasiness coming from society, then find a suitable space to face one’s uneasiness. It’s being in the farthest place on earth where silence gives room to all sorts of visions or hallucinations. As with the previous release, Pyramiden follows the alchemic principle of dissolving in order to assume a new shape but diving far deeper into obscurity where surviving means, in fact, to invent light into darkness.”

SYK:
Dalila Kayros – vocals/synths
Stefano Ferrian – guitar
Marcello Cravini – guitar
Mauro Maraldo – drums
Marco Mastrobuono – guest bass

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