On Episode 56 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Marius Pedersen guitarist and vocalist from the Norwegian melodic death metal band Aspherium stops by to discuss their entire catalog of releases, the unique progression of their sound, and what the future holds for Aspherium. We also get into a bit of discussion of how they write, and how Artificial Intelligence and how it can affect today's music, and we just had a great conversation in general. Marius couldn't have been nicer, and their music couldn't be better. I hear there are rumors that's more coming, and I couldn't be happier! Head over to wherever you get your favorite tunes and make sure you check out  Aspherium's  music, you won't be disappointed. For fans of Wolfheart, An Abstract Illusion, and other cinematic melodic death metal bands. Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? Date Recorded: 10/24/25🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here

With a new 3 song single out titled "Live, Loud and Lucky", I thought it would be a great time to catch up with Erik Caplan, the frontman of the Philadelphia, doom, psych and stoner band Thunderbird Divine. It's always a great time to catch up with Erik.

Erik Caplan from Philadelphia doom outfit Thunderbird Divine comes back again, to discuss their brand new live EP, "Live, Loud and Lucky" showcasing 3 of their songs performed live. Erik is always one of my favorite repeat guests, who has a big toolbox of talent, and an even bigger passion for music. I learned so much about the working and recording of live records, the length Erik goes to deliver such a quality product, and as always, the thousands of bands that Erik recommends, which are all great quality.

Erik tells the story of how he suffered from a heat stroke, while recording, and honestly, the record is a hot ass piece of wax! From cool people in the industry, to what goes into Thunderbird Divine's sound.

If you haven't heard this live effort, please do, and please go look up their prior studio album, Little Wars. It's a great mix of desert rock, doom, psych and so much more into a stand alone sound that the more you listen to, the more it sucks ya in. aplan from Philadelphia doom outfit Thunderbird Divine comes back again, to discuss their brand new live EP, "Live, Loud and Lucky" showcasing 3 of their songs performed live. Erik is always one of my favorite repeat guests, who has a big toolbox of talent, and an even bigger passion for music. I learned so much about the working and recording of live records, the length Erik goes to deliver such a quality product, and as always, the thousands of bands that Erik recommends, which are all great quality. Erik tells the story of how he suffered from a heat stroke, while recording, and honestly, the record is a hot ass piece of wax! From cool people in the industry, to what goes into Thunderbird Divine's sound. If you haven't heard this live effort, please do, and please go look up their prior studio album, Little Wars. It's a great mix of desert rock, doom, psych and so much more into a stand alone sound that the more you listen to, the more it sucks ya in.

🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or

🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile Link

Welcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology,

Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it.

Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇

🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe

⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F

🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte

🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metalhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv

💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN

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With a new 3 song single out titled "Live, Loud and Lucky", I thought it would be a great time to catch up with Erik Caplan, the frontman of the Philadelphia, doom, psych and stoner band Thunderbird Divine. It's always a great time to catch up with Erik.

Erik Caplan from Philadelphia doom outfit Thunderbird Divine comes back again, to discuss their brand new live EP, "Live, Loud and Lucky" showcasing 3 of their songs performed live. Erik is always one of my favorite repeat guests, who has a big toolbox of talent, and an even bigger passion for music. I learned so much about the working and recording of live records, the length Erik goes to deliver such a quality product, and as always, the thousands of bands that Erik recommends, which are all great quality. Erik tells the story of how he suffered from a heat stroke, while recording, and honestly, the record is a hot ass piece of wax! From cool people in the industry, to what goes into Thunderbird Divine's sound. If you haven't heard this live effort, please do, and please go look up their prior studio album, Little Wars. It's a great mix of desert rock, doom, psych and so much more into a stand alone sound that the more you listen to, the more it sucks ya in.
aplan from Philadelphia doom outfit Thunderbird Divine comes back again, to discuss their brand new live EP, "Live, Loud and Lucky" showcasing 3 of their songs performed live. Erik is always one of my favorite repeat guests, who has a big toolbox of talent, and an even bigger passion for music. I learned so much about the working and recording of live records, the length Erik goes to deliver such a quality product, and as always, the thousands of bands that Erik recommends, which are all great quality. Erik tells the story of how he suffered from a heat stroke, while recording, and honestly, the record is a hot ass piece of wax! From cool people in the industry, to what goes into Thunderbird Divine's sound. If you haven't heard this live effort, please do, and please go look up their prior studio album, Little Wars. It's a great mix of desert rock, doom, psych and so much more into a stand alone sound that the more you listen to, the more it sucks ya in. 🚨🎶 Have your music reviewed at:🎶🚨🔗sbmt.to/metalinstituteofthrashology —Submit Hub Link Or🔗https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to the Metal Institute of Thrashology, Whether you’re looking for the newest, heaviest, most extreme metal riffs, or you need something that fits the mood, you have come to the right place. We put all things metal to the most rigors of tests, so you don’t have to. Combing the farthest reaches of the globe, or at the top of the charts, we’re into everything in between. Our passion is spread just as far, whether it’s death and thrash metal, or doom and psych chances are I like it. Just because Metal and Thrash is in the title, don’t think that’s all I feature! From Instrumental and hard rock to punk and hardcore, if it’s heavy or has a bit of a groove, you’ll find it here. From The Distorted Dialogue Podcast to Unboxings and Concert Coverage, find what you need at the links below👇🎧Distorted Discoveries - Full Song and Album Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrdEgzGEw9gWKsPdt_nVpwe⏱️6ixty 6econd 6ingles - Song Reviews Under A Minute https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCpPAMQ6wWar-fTsl_URXb-F🎸Live and Loud - Rock & Metal Concert Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCppt_0wVLRYrgtY50_OMPte🎙️The Distorted Dialogue Podcast - Interviews and Discussions About Rock and Metalhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCrmIbFXYuwW-VHTtSdjOcVv💿Amplified Albums - Album & EP Reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZLq6PaSCgCqjY5E_pL48vlxXRFcGoELN💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Podcast Episodes, New Songs to Discover, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next! 💣

On Episode 54 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Philadelphia Blackened Thrashers, Bastard Cross stop by to discuss their new album, Crossripper off of Morbid and Miserable records, releasing this Halloween, October 31, 2025. Blackened Thrash, with a punk attitude and and pure speed, this album is a must for fans of thrash Metal, Blackened Thrash and Black and Roll music, although I think this is too fast for a groove. Singing songs about the occult, Satan and some of my other favorite topics, I sit down with the band, to find out what went into making this one diabolical debut.

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. 

Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? 

Date Recorded: October 11, 2025

On Episode 54 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Philadelphia Blackened Thrashers, Bastard Cross stop by to discuss their new album, Crossripper off of Morbid and Miserable records, releasing this Halloween, October 31, 2025. Blackened Thrash, with a punk attitude and and pure speed, this album is a must for fans of thrash Metal, Blackened Thrash and Black and Roll music, although I think this is too fast for a groove. Singing songs about the occult, Satan and some of my other favorite topics, I sit down with the band, to find out what went into making this one diabolical debut.

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology. Where I interview each guest, getting to the bottom of what you want to know. Wether it’s a Headlining Act from the other side of the world or a thrash band next to a river, I am always searching for the next riff, album or tour, and this is where to find out about it. Discussing topics such as new albums, inspirations, concerts, crazy road stories and wherever else the conversation takes us. 

Don’t think of this as a rapid fire, monotone filler, but rather a conversation where we can all learn about albums, tours and more, while laughing along the way Some keep coming back, so find out why! I don’t just interview musicians, but techs, label executives, industry attorneys and anything else that is metal as hell. Why limit the fun? 

Date Recorded: October 11, 2025

On Episode 53 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Indianapolis Blackened Thrashers Graveripper stops by and their frontman and founder Corey, discusses their new album From Welkin To Tundra. We also discuss, their writing process, their influences, their discography and so much more. Graveripper is a Blackened Thrash band, that is straightforward face melting metal, and in my opinion, one of the top albums of 2025. Another stellar release coming from the Morbid and Miserable label and Wiseblood Records, which are having phenomenal years. I couldn't thank Corey enough for the riffs, and the conversation was cool too. But those riffs....too damn good. Find out more about the album, the band, and more importantly, go check their album out!

🎸Welcome to The Metal Institute of Thrashology—where the curriculum is brutal, the riffs are relentless, and the only thing we take seriously is the art of not taking things too seriously. As the leading (and only) institution dedicated to the scholarly pursuit of headbanging, we blend metal mastery with offbeat humor and a business mindset sharper than a freshly tuned guitar! Whether you're here to study the sacred texts of thrash or just looking for a laugh between mosh pits, consider yourself officially enrolled. Class is in session—now raise those horns and pay attention!💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Sounds, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!🎧 Listen. Feel. Share. Support underground music by checking out this rising band and joining the community that lives for authenticity and passion in heavy music.

On Episode 53 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, Indianapolis Blackened Thrashers Graveripper stops by and their frontman and founder Corey, discusses their new album From Welkin To Tundra. We also discuss, their writing process, their influences, their discography and so much more. Graveripper is a Blackened Thrash band, that is straightforward face melting metal, and in my opinion, one of the top albums of 2025. Another stellar release coming from the Morbid and Miserable label and Wiseblood Records, which are having phenomenal years. I couldn't thank Corey enough for the riffs, and the conversation was cool too. But those riffs....too damn good. Find out more about the album, the band, and more importantly, go check their album out!

🎸Welcome to The Metal Institute of Thrashology—where the curriculum is brutal, the riffs are relentless, and the only thing we take seriously is the art of not taking things too seriously. As the leading (and only) institution dedicated to the scholarly pursuit of headbanging, we blend metal mastery with offbeat humor and a business mindset sharper than a freshly tuned guitar! Whether you're here to study the sacred texts of thrash or just looking for a laugh between mosh pits, consider yourself officially enrolled. Class is in session—now raise those horns and pay attention!💣Annihilate the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss the latest Sounds, Unboxing’s, Podcast Episode and whatever the hell I decide to do next!🎧 Listen. Feel. Share. Support underground music by checking out this rising band and joining the community that lives for authenticity and passion in heavy music.

Episode 52 Valkyrie’s Jake Adams stops by, fresh off of their killer set at the Descendents of Crom Festival, this past September. After seeing their performance, I just had too many questions about their sound, I just had to interview them. Here we talk about what makes Valkyrie's sound, what has been keeping motivated, how the band kept going, when his brother Pete left for an extended period to help out their friends in Baroness, and so much more. I had a blast talking to Jake, but not quite as much fun as seeing them live. I was a fan of their 2020 album Fear, but after watching them perform, I was sold. It actually looked like they were having a blast, while churning out some rock and roll, which clearly transitioned to the crowd. Jake seems like such a cool dude, and after meeting the band at the show, they are just as rad! so go check out their music and let me know who else you guys want me to chat with

🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.Whether it is Thrash or Metalcore, Doom to Death and everything in between, if it’s heavy chances are you can find it here. Interviews with artists, tech’s, and other members of the music industry, nothing is off limits, and same goes for the chats! Rather than a boring rapid fire of the same old questions everyone asks, I’d rather have a cool conversation that feels more like a hangout, rather than a pretentious business meeting. It’s METAL, let’s have some FUN! 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.Don’t Forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!

Episode 52 Valkyrie’s Jake Adams stops by, fresh off of their killer set at the Descendents of Crom Festival, this past September. After seeing their performance, I just had too many questions about their sound, I just had to interview them. Here we talk about what makes Valkyrie's sound, what has been keeping motivated, how the band kept going, when his brother Pete left for an extended period to help out their friends in Baroness, and so much more. I had a blast talking to Jake, but not quite as much fun as seeing them live. I was a fan of their 2020 album Fear, but after watching them perform, I was sold. It actually looked like they were having a blast, while churning out some rock and roll, which clearly transitioned to the crowd. Jake seems like such a cool dude, and after meeting the band at the show, they are just as rad! so go check out their music and let me know who else you guys want me to chat with
🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.Whether it is Thrash or Metalcore, Doom to Death and everything in between, if it’s heavy chances are you can find it here. Interviews with artists, tech’s, and other members of the music industry, nothing is off limits, and same goes for the chats! Rather than a boring rapid fire of the same old questions everyone asks, I’d rather have a cool conversation that feels more like a hangout, rather than a pretentious business meeting. It’s METAL, let’s have some FUN! 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.Don’t Forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!

On episode 51 of The Distorted Dialogue Podcast , Swedish Progressive death metal band, An Abstract Illusion’s guitarist, and bassist Karl Westerlund stop by to discuss their new album coming out October 17, titled, The Sleeping City, released on Willowtip Records. We talk about the writing process, lineages of Swedish Metal and what’s the future for An Abstract Illusion. The Sleeping City is their third full length album picking up with their previous effort, Woe, left off. leaning more into the atmospheric side of melodic death metal, gives this band another weapon at their disposal, and they took full advantage of it. Playing is almost a cinematic experience, The Sleeping City is an album that all fans of Metal need to hear.An Abstract Illusion is a Progressive metal band with influences of melodic death metal this album should appeal to a wide range of heavy metal fans. So check out the latest episode here, now, and let me know what you think! Who should I interview next? What more do you want me to ask?

Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.Whether it is Thrash or Metalcore, Doom to Death and everything in between, if it’s heavy chances are you can find it here. Interviews with artists, tech’s, and other members of the music industry, nothing is off limits, and same goes for the chats! Rather than a boring rapid fire of the same old questions everyone asks, I’d rather have a cool conversation that feels more like a hangout, rather than a pretentious business meeting. It’s METAL, let’s have some FUN! 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.Don’t Forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!