The Brooklyn Blast Furnace

After a couple month hiatus, a new episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace is available now.

I spoke to my guest at the Nighthawk Cinema at the Vinnie Stigma book release party and set this up. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... SKAM DUST. He came to Bay Ridge from the Lower East Side to talk shit in my living room. We talk about his recent, thirty day tour in Mexico, his upcoming tour in Chile, and his new record that should be out in the coming months. We're all over the place on this one, which is what I expected. We speak on how he always seems to find himself in random places and unique situations to say the least. SKAM rules!

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Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar

Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. and Nick Light

After several weeks and a much needed vacation, the podcast is back.

My guest is, Queens native, international sex symbol and a guitar God.

He shredded for Metal Storm (Queens) the short-lived NYHC band, FUSE, wrote, composed and played guitar and bass in Maniac Rise, toured with Merauder and filled in for a leg of an Agnostic Front tour, filling in for Craig Silverman. He also recently played several songs for the Leeway Tribute set in honor of Eddie Sutton.

We go back to when he was a kid all the way up to the present.

A couple of hiccups with technology in the beginning of this, but we made it through it, and this turned out to be a really good episode. Enjoy. Respect.

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It's been over five years since Jeff was last on the podcast. We both figured it was long overdue for him to come back on, especially after the tribute show that I put together in memory of Eddie Sutton in which he took part in.

We talk all about the show, hardcore and metal, and go into old school wrestling. We discuss everything from Lentil soup to Dom DeLouise and new Enrage material that has been recorded. Jeff is always fun to sit and chew the fat with. This time was no exception. Enjoy.

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210 Thompson Street

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Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar

Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

WHAT UP DOE? The OG Kevin Gill is my guest on this episode of The Brooklyn Blast Furnace. Kevin has been around a very long time. Being the man who was in the harcore scene early on then bringing SFT (Striving For Togetherness) into New York City. SFT has released legendary material. We go from the record label to how the 1995 NYHC Documentary came about and into his love of pro-wrestling. He has worked with a ton of promotions and companies throughout the years from (in no particular order) Game Changer Wrestling, Circle 6, Outlaw, JCW and West Coast Wrestling. Rockstar Games, Podcast One, his own podcast, The Kevin Gill Show and a ton more. Kev is definitely an interesting guy whos hustle I completely respect. Enjoy.

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My guest on this episode is someone I've known for over thirty years. Singer for Brooklyn hardcore bands, Inhuman and The Last Stand and bass player turned singer for Confusion... Michael Scondotto.

We go way back to the early 90s hardcore scene when we first began to go to shows. the early days of Confusion, Nobody's Perfect, Lament, Life Of Agony, Merauder, Patterns, and several more. The days of L'amours, Coney Island High and Wetlands. It was a unique time in New York City where the hardcore scene was relatively new and thriving.

Michael recently had the Confusion discography re-released on vinyl through Generation Records, which is a must-have if you're a collector. We go from Confusion to the formation of Inhuman, our love of horror movies and the birth of The Last Stand.

So, sit back, relax, and listen to a couple Brooklyn Bastards take a walk through the past and present state of hardcore. Enjoy.

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Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

After being on the show over four years ago, the singer for the legendary Bay Area thrash band, Vio-Lence... Sean Killian is back.

I recently saw the band in Brooklyn, and after 38 years since the release of their first record, "Eternal Nightmare," they killed their set. Although not the same line-up, this is one exception where if there is no Sean on vocals, there is no Vio-Lence.

We speak a bit about the old days and being screwed by record labels and into the resurgence and recording their latest EP, "Let The World Burn."

From music to serial killers to the state of San Francisco and Los Angeles.

I always enjoy speaking with Sean. A thrash legend, survivor, and humble guy.

Enjoy.

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Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

My guest on this episode is, in my opinion, is the criminally overlooked Tony Fontão. Tony played drums on the classic Leeway record, "Born To Expire."

We talk all about him leaving his native Sao Paolo, Brazil, coming to New York City in search of his dream of playing music as a teenager. He speaks about the entire recording process in order to create the debut Leeway record, being screwed by Profile Records and fond memories from a time that will never be duplicated.

This was, as always, a lot of fun to do.

Rest in Peace Eddie Pomponio aka Eddie Sutton aka Eddie Leeway.

Rest in Peace Michael Gibbons.

Respect. Enjoy.

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210 Thompson Street

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Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar

Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

Listen up!

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Cuz Joe and I sat down for an hour and a half.

We start off talking about the hypocrisy and lies surrounding what was going to be a show in Tompkins Square Park to benefit Jesse Malin. But it worked out and it was moved to this Friday night at Irving Plaza.

We go into this years BnB Bowl where

Agnostic Front is celebrating and 40 years of "Victim in Pain".

From the new NYC Tattoo and Arts Convention at Terminal 5 to stories about The Outlaw Vinnie Stigma, reminiscing about past BnB Bowls to the

East Village Radio show coming back.

This was a lot of fun to do. He'll definitely be back on whenever something is coming up. Thanks for your time, Cuz. Respect.

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Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

It's Clobberin' Time!!!

The return of Lou Koller of Sick Of It All has dropped on all platforms. It's been several years since he was on the podcast. A lot has happened since we last had a conversation like this.

"Scratch The Surface" turned 30 years old, "Blood, Sweat and No Tears" turned 35!

"Death To Tyrants" turned 18, and "Based On A True Story" made its 14th revolution around the sun. We talk about all of that.

From anniversaries, to the impact of the pandemic on touring, to recording a new record. We might talk about Craig Ahead and wonder why a particular band is his choice as a benchmark for hardcore. From Steven Seagal to miniature ponies to the recording of "Wake The Sleeping Dragon"... we cover a lot.

We go for just under two hours after we both wondered what we were going to talk about. This was a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, and was awesome to catch up with him. The utmost respect.

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210 Thompson Street

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Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar

Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light

My guest on this episode was years overdue to join me on the podcast. My friend, singer for Everybody Gets Hurt, Red Eyed Devil, formerly of Terror Ave. and Setback... Vato Rob Cullin aka Twiggz, aka Rob EGH aka Rob IDS. The guitarist, Miami Frank and drummer, Mario for EGH make cameos for a couple of minutes.

We talk about everything from the early days of EGH and how Terror Ave. was spawned. We go into the initial break-up of EGH and into Red Eyed Devil. Along with the music of Red Eyed Devil, which was an honor for me to sit and witness its progression from the first and second demos and the full length record. Rob talks about how him and bass player Chris B. met and their long-lasting friendship since Junior High School. Rob is one of my favorite humans on the planet and has nothing but respect for him and each and every one of the members of the band.

Rest in Peace, Lil Gregg Heyward.

We all miss ya, kid! Enjoy.

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Support:

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210 Thompson Street

West Village, NYC

Intro: Phil LoCastro & Joseph A. Cassar

Intro Visuals: Marc Kutik

Edits: Tim Anderson Jr. & Nick Light