On Episode 6 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I sit down with Mark Sugar of Modern Progressive metal band Black Sites, to talk about recording their newest metal release, THE PROMISED LAND? It’s a diverse progressive metal album where you can find hints of thrash, traditional and even moments of doom metal! Mark and I talk about his influences, sounds that shaped The Promised Land?, and other parts of the music industry.

Thanks to Mark for taking time out, out of his schedule, such a relatable, down to earth, guest on this Podcast, If you haven't heard The Promised Land? yet, it is great! Featuring guitarist Tom Draper, from bands Spirit Adrift, Carcass and more, this album is a total package. It's heavy enough to please metal heads and rhythmic enough for rockers.

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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.

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On Episode 5, of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, up and coming San Diego Deathcore band, Vaidma stops by and discusses their singles, the upcoming festival they were playing and what it is like to be a brand new metal band. We talk inspiration, sound and many, many more subjects.

Special thanks to Vaidma, for taking the time to discuss everything, and make sure you check out their sounds.

🎙️ 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.

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On Episode 5, of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, up and coming San Diego Deathcore band, Vaidma stops by and discusses their singles, the upcoming festival they were playing and what it is like to be a brand new metal Deathcore band. We talk inspiration, sound and many, many more subjects.

Special thanks to Vaidma, for taking the time to discuss everything, and make sure you check out their sounds.

🎙️ 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.

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A conversation with bassist Karl Johannson from the Swedish Power metal band TUNGSTEN! We discuss the upcoming album The Grand Inferno, the released singles from The Grand Inferno, touring to support the album and more! While I thought Tungsten was a straightforward Power metal band, but there is moments of death metal, thrash metal and more, giving them a unique sound.

Being in the band with his brother and father can make for some great, but also frustrating times, and Karl explains how this unique family environment influences the dynamics of the band. We discuss what it is like on the road together, how each others influence the sound, and how each of them found their own instruments.

With such powerful singles leading the release of the album, it's sure going to be heavy, and being on Reigning Phoenix Music, you know it's going to be quality! Check out Tungsten and check out this episode too!

🎙️ 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.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.

A conversation with bassist Karl Johannson from the Swedish Power metal band TUNGSTEN! We discuss the upcoming album The Grand Inferno, the released singles from The Grand Inferno, touring to support the album and more! While I thought Tungsten was a straightforward Power metal band, but there is moments of death metal, thrash metal and more, giving them a unique sound.

Being in the band with his brother and father can make for some great, but also frustrating times, and Karl explains how this unique family environment influences the dynamics of the band. We discuss what it is like on the road together, how each others influence the sound, and how each of them found their own instruments.

With such powerful singles leading the release of the album, it's sure going to be heavy, and being on Reigning Phoenix Music, you know it's going to be quality! Check out Tungsten and check out this episode too!

On Episode three of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I sit down with God Dethroned's Henri Sattler, who is a tried and true veteran of the Melodic Death Metal and Extreme Metal genre, both playing and production, as well.

We talk about God Dethroned's upcoming album, The Judas Paradox, The Last Supper, Gojira playing the Olympics, touring the world, previous works and much, much, more!

Henri also tells about how he is mixing metal music now, and if you want that heavier sound, check his works out!

Henri was a great guest and couldn't have been nicer. God Dethroned's, The Judas Paradox, is a masterclass in song writing, and execution of melodic death metal, which Henri has been helping shape the sound of since the early 1990's. Special thanks to Henri Sattler, for taking time out of his busy schedule to sit and speak with me. I had a great time, and I learned a ton! Catch God Dethroned out on tour now!

On Episode three of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I sit down with God Dethroned's Henri "The Serpent King" Sattler, who is a tried and true veteran of the Melodic Death Metal and Extreme Metal genre, both playing and production, as well.

We talk about God Dethroned's upcoming album, The Judas Paradox, The Last Supper video that they shot, Gojira playing the Olympics and how they both came out at the same time. We discuss the religious themes that went into crafting the album and the band, and the themes that made this album so strong. Henri also tells about how he is mixing metal music now, and if you want that heavier sound, check his works out!

Henri was a great guest and couldn't have been nicer. God Dethroned's, The Judas Paradox, is a masterclass in song writing, and execution of melodic death metal, which Henri has been helping shape the sound of since the early 1990's. Special thanks to Henri Sattler, for taking time out of his busy schedule to sit and speak with me. I had a great time, and I learned a ton! Catch God Dethroned out on tour now!

On Episode 2 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I sit down and have a conversation with Erik Caplan, frontman and multi-instrumentalist of Philadelphia psych rock, doom metal band Thunderbird Divine. Erik talks of their new upcoming album LITTLE WARS, friends lost in the industry, their overall sound, similar sounds and what it is like being on Black Doomba Records.

Little Wars is an epic doom release that tore up the doom charts in 2024. Thanks to Erik, who I had so much fun talking to, I lost track of time and the interview got cut off! again, I gotta get better at that! Make sure you check out Little Wars set for release August 30, 2024 on Black Doomba Records!

🎙️ 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.

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On Episode 2 of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, I sit down and have a conversation with Erik Caplan, frontman and multi-instrumentalist of Philadelphia psych rock, doom metal band Thunderbird Divine. Erik talks of their new upcoming album LITTLE WARS, friends lost in the industry, their overall sound, similar sounds and what it is like being on the label Black Doomba Records.

Little Wars is an epic doom release that tore up the doom charts in 2024. Thanks to Erik, who I had so much fun talking to, I lost track of time and the interview got cut off! again, I gotta get better at that! Make sure you check out Little Wars set for release August 30, 2024 on Black Doomba Records!

🎙️ 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.

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🎙️ Welcome to the very first episode of the Distorted Dialogue Podcast, where Wolfheart frontman Tuomas Saukkonen stops by to kick this series off!

On this first episode, Tuomas tells of the brand new album, Draconian Darkness from Wolfheart and so much more. With Draconian Darkness being one hell of a Melodic Death Metal album, I was excited to sit with Tuomas and talk all things metal. Whether it's Wolfheart, Before the Dawn, or any of his other projects, you know they are going to be heavy and quality. In this conversation, Tuomas opens up about 👇:0:00 Intro and New Album, Draconian Darkness 1:10 Taking Wolfheart in a darker direction3:58 Wolves of Karelia and Concept Albums6:43 Nature Themes and Finnish Mythology8:30 Creating Music Videos and the Beauty of the European Landscape10:42 Inspiration and Staying Inspired13:45 Work / Life balance with multiple projects15:12 Gear and the Approach to each musical project20:05 Trickling out New Singles versus releasing Full Albums23:10 Social Media and giving fans more access to bands26:00 Feelings and emotions of writing music, opposed to listening to the music29:30 Creating a metal movie masterpiece34:00 Touring, Expenses, Merch Cuts and More! ✅Make sure to catch every new episode of Distorted Dialogue, where we dive deep into the music, influences, and creative journeys of the world’s heaviest artists.I don't think I could have presented a better first episode, and was fortunate to even have the opportunity to speak with Tuomas, who couldn't have been a nicer guest and Wolfheart's album Draconian Darkness couldn't be a better release!I got so into the discussion I lost track of time, so my apologies for the abrupt ending! I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did!  @Wolfheartofficial   @tumez86   @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial  @CSquaredMm2  🎙️Distorted Dialogue is the ultimate podcast for metal fans who want more than just music. We bring you in-depth interviews with thrash, death, black, and melodic metal artists, diving into songwriting, guitar riffs, gear, touring, and the stories behind the bands. From underground acts to established legends, our show explores the heavy metal scene, metal culture, and music production tips that every fan and musician will appreciate.📻Tune in weekly to discover new metal releases, hidden gems, and exclusive insights from your favorite metal bands. Perfect for fans of thrash metal, melodic death metal, doom metal, black metal, and heavy metal classics.🔔 Subscribe now to never miss an episode, and check out our Distorted Discoveries playlist on YouTube for fresh tracks from underground metal artists featured on the show.