A cool conversation with Bassist Steve Schmidlapp of the Albuquerque, New Mexico premiere Desert rock band Blue Heron. A very busy and rising band world wide, Steve talks to us about the bands history, touring huge festivals overseas, and the real feel of Desert rock, being from a desert state. Blue Heron has a killer show Tuesday April 14th, 2026 at Launchpad with legendary Penatagram, and Albuquerque's Nomestomper. Portions of this interview were played on Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit.

Albuquerque, New Mexico's heavy/thrash/hardcore/punk/metal/rock outfit Night Child return with a brand new EP entitled "Darkened Grid". Joining Mike to talk about the album, is drummer and one of the founding members JR Willoughby. He talks briefly about their history, the creation of the album, and the eclectic producer they worked with. Night Child will have their EP release party Saturday April 11th, 2026 with Albuquerque's Crushed?!, Upon a Fields Whisper (CO), and Albuquerque's Abscond at Lauchpad. Portions of this interview were originally played on Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit.

From the LOUD alternative/electronic rock duo hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico vocalist/guitarist/and one half duo of The Talking Hours joins Mike for a quick discussion. They catch up on a few things, talk a little about their history and what a Talking Hours show is like. They were prepping to play on that night at Launchpad with Albuquerque's Youngsville, Chicago Illinois' North by North and Albuquerque's Shyguy. Portions of this interview were played on local Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit.

Guitarist, vocalist, and founding member Carlos Garcia of the pop/rock/indie group born out of the desert, Youngsville from Albquerque, New Mexico, joins Mike for a quick conversation. He catches Mike up with what the band is doing, new lineup and new Music Top notch, very talented. Portions of this interview origihally aired on Albuquerque radio station 94.5FM KTBL The Pit. The band was preparing to pley a show at Launchpad in Albuquerque, with Albuquerque's The Talkiing Hours, from Chicago, Il North by North and from Albuquerque Shyguy

This is a great way to celebrate the 50th episode of the Zero Hour Squared Metal Zone, being joined by the legend himself Kirk Windstein of Crowbar. Kirk joins Mike to discuss some cool stuff, as they are ready to play Albuquerque, NM at Launchpad Sunday March 22nd, 2026 with Eyehategod, locals Abscond, and from Santa Fe, NM Distorted Evil. Kirk talks about his favorite hot sauce, the late Phil Campbell, and some cool advice from his Dad. Enjoy #50!

From Santa Fe, New Mexico lead guitarist of Blackened Death Metal outfit Dysphotic Augustine Ortiz joins Mike to talk about the band, their history, and new material they are about to unleash. They also talk about the next show they have coming up Saturday February 21st, 2026 with legends Corornor, Heathen, and Albuquerque's Thrall at Launchpad in Albuquerque.

A nice quick conversation with Jespah Torres member of the Albuquerque, New Mexico based outfit Ritual Noise Abuse. RNA has a brand new single out on many platforms availabe to listen to entitled "Loose, the dogs of War." Jespah also talks about his band history, and a little about himsefl which is a renowned tattoo artist. Check it out and enjoy! Portions of this interview were aired on Albuquerque radio station KTBL 95.5FM The Pit.

Mike Trujillo is joined by one of Albuquerque's hottest glam/rock/metal/garage band outfits, Sweet Nothin! Guitarist/vocalist talks to us about the band their origins, style, and makeup as they gear up for a sick Saturday show in one of Albuquerue's coolest breweries!

Vocalist Jeff Gallegos of the Albuquerque, New Mexico Metal outfit Unseen Espiritu joins Mike to dicuss his new band which features members of veteran and younger members from Albuquerque, including his brother Leon Gallegos. He also dicusses his former legendary bands End to End, and Smashed Hands, as well as discussing the Albuquerque Metal scene!

Long time veteran guitarist, and member of Albuquerque Metal bands Deforme and Incest and others, Alex Camachodeleon joins Mike to discuss his long time project 505 GOATS. Described as a communtity cover band of badasses from across the City and from other Metal outfits locally.