King Catalyst (formerly known as Trigger Warning) are a great four piece Post-Hardcore band from Vaughan. Ontario! Today we take a listen to their latest EP Self-Accusations in preparation for their upcoming release! From heavy riffs to killer clean melodies these guys can do it all! Be sure to check them out by going to www.kingcatalyst.bandcamp.com!

Van etiquette is very important on tour folks! My buddy and 5th most reoccurring guest on the show Anthony Rizzuto of Out of My League is back! We discuss OOML's most recent tour, recording of the upcoming record, gaming and so much more! Be sure to check OOML out on Facebook to keep up to date with what their doing!

So wait..being drunk can give us infinite magic?! Today my buddy Zach and I sit down to discuss out love for one of our all time favorite games, Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask! Why do we love it so much? From the dark music, to the interesting characters, unique setting and so much more! There's lots to discuss and we have a blast while doing it! Be sure to let us know why you love the game or why you don't!

This week on the podcast John Ward continues hosting the show as he finishes off his interview with me! Some great questions related to the podcast such as what I do when things get a little tough with the show, where it all started, why I did this and not a vlog we also talk life in general and of course some more music! Be sure to check John's new project out https://www.facebook.com/TotallyBassistMoment which you'll hear him discuss!

IT'S THE BIGGEST EPISODE OF THE PODCAST EVER! (and not because of me!) This week we have possibly the most unique episode pf the show in which I get interviewed by my good buddy John Ward! John asks tons of great music related questions this time around and we get into some hilarious discussions! Aside from that I also have a HUGE announcement..today I am officially launching my Pantheon! Want to know more about it? I explain in the intro in full detail what exactly it is, what you can get out of it and what exactly our goal is! It's a very exciting week for the podcast! If you aren't interested in that have no fear as it's totally optional and you can skip ahead to about 13:35 to get into the full goodness of this weeks show!

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Fear The Unknown are a killer Metalcore band from Bowmanville, Ontario and today we check out their self titled record that was just released a couple weeks ago! Learn a little about the band, hear each track in full and hear what I like about each one! Some serious headbangers on this one!

Check them out at www.feartheunknown.bandcamp.com!

My good buddy and master bassist John Ward hops on the show this week to discuss influences, what got him started, the early beginnings with his first band, a little about his time in Beyond The Wall, a crazy story about something very freaky that happend on tour last year and what he's working on now! It's a great chat in which I learn tons about a musician I respect so much both on and off the stage! Not to mention there's some great laughs and possibly even a fart...that's just how we roll folks.

Remember when Riot Fest came to Toronto?! ...neither can we! But luckily for us there's something just as good! Stranded Fest is an awesome local music event coming to Lee's Palace Aug. 5th! Featuring some great local bands preforming unique cover sets of their favorite artists! But what is Stranded Fest? How did it come about? We're joined by co-founders Martin and Zach to find out!

Duck Feet is a wicked Punk Rock band from Vaughan, Ontario, Canada! They just released their first EP "No Hard Feelings" and were checking it out in full right here on the podcast! Find out a little info on the band, hear each song and then hear my thoughts on it! Be sure to check the EP out on iTunes, Spotify and pick up a physical copy at any upcoming shows! Also check them out on BandCamp at https://duckfeet.bandcamp.com!

Sometimes creativity can spark at the weirdest times..like when your driving to a wrestling show! On the way to a wrestling show last year Brandon, Ryan and myself started going back & forth joking about doing a wrestling podcast! Today's podcast is a couple improv'd clips from what would have been a "interview" section of the show. As I said these were done in a car on my phone..so take em for what they are and enjoy!