The Heavy Galaxy Show

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 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 episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with vocalist Mike Vickers from Boston stoner-sludge stalwarts LEATHER LUNG. Vickers talks about the band's debut LP "Graveside Grin" and how the addition of new guitarist Greg has complimented and expanded their sound from previous released EP's. Mike discusses the bands first two singles/videos 'Spit In The Casket' and 'Empty Bottle Boogie' and how he focuses on writing lyrics that music fan can relate to. Vickers discusses the bands debaucherous and alcohol-fueled anthems, the current state of the burgeoning Boston/New England heavy rock scene, LEATHER LUNG's tour plans for 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 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 The Heavy Galaxy Show, John and Matt chat with drummer/vocalist Zach Wheeler and bassist/vocalist Sebastian Baltes from Nashville heavy rock honchos HOWLING GIANT. The guys chat about the trio's sophomore full-length 'Glass Future' and discuss the band's more concise approach to the songwriting compare to their debut LP 'The Space Between Worlds'. Zach and Sebastian discuss the band's first single/video 'Aluminum Crown' and how the song was originally scheduled to feature the late-great Mark Lanegan on vocals before his passing in 2022. Baltes talks about being the son of legendary bassist Peter Baltes from German classic metal kings ACCEPT and how joined the three-piece midway through the recording of the band's debut LP back in 2019. Wheeler discusses the bands triple-attack vocal approach and how challenging it is performing led vocals and drums simultaneously and much more.

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Matt and John chat it up with PATRIARCHS IN BLACK guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Cassius King/Vessel Of Light/Non Fiction/Hades) and drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Quiet Riot) to talk about the duo's sophomore LP 'My Veneration'. The guys discuss the band's unique approach in selecting multiple vocalists on their first two records and the additional elements that were incorporated into the stellar follow up to 2021's 'Reach For The Scars'. Lorenzo and Kelly discuss the differences between a traditional rock/metal band who writes and records music together in a studio compared to what PIB does with their approach as band members who live a significant distance from one another. The guys discuss their recent Grammy nomination consideration for their cover of the Led Zeppelin track 'Friends' which also features renowned vocalist Militia Vox (Judas Priestess). Kelly fills us in on current happenings with his latest project EYE AM which features fellow Type O Negative member Kenny Hickey and Crowbar guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein. Lorenzo gives us the latest on his other bands Vessel Of Light, Cassius King and much more.

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt and John chat with HAUNT/BEASTMAKER mainman Trevor William Church. Trevor talks growing up in the music world with his father/legendary bassist Bill 'The Electric' Church (Montrose/Sammy Hagar/Van Morrison) and his soon-to-be-released biography 'THE ELECTRIC CHURCH'. Church discusses the recent reactivation of doom metal masters BEASTMAKER and whether or not they will be releasing new music any time soon. Trevor talks the high-production on HAUNT's most recent full-length release 'GOLDEN ARM', his experiences with John at Stoned & Dusted 2018' with BEASTMAKER and much more.

On this episode of The Heavy Galaxy Show, Matt chats with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor about the band's 13th studio full-length 'STATE OF EMERGENCY'. Tommy discusses the his recent relocation from Los Angeles to New York and how it influenced the songwriting and attitude on the record. Victor discusses going back to the band's roots in terms of the album's songwriting and how Prong continues to be one of the only bands to continue playing the groove metal sound of the 90's. Tommy talks about the band's questionable decision to take musical risks on a major label, how band's such as Fear Factory and Static-X modeled their style after his riffs, playing the parking lot at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey before the recent Metallica concert. tour plans for the new record and more.