I recently caught up with Flint Michigan's King 810 frontman David Gunn to talk about their upcoming tour with Slipknot and Korn. Tune in and check out our chat as we also talk about what Slipknot and Korn meant to him growing up, his message about being from Flint, Michigan as well as their hit tracks "Fat Around The Heart" and "Killem All" and more.

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King 810 (David Gunn) Interview on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" with Erik Aratari

I caught up with Ruben of Upon A Burning Body when they made their stop in Detroit with Whitechapel at the Magic Stick. We talked about their latest album "The World Is My Enemy Now," working with Ice-T on the cover track for "Turn Down For What" (DJ Snake and Lil Jon), who they would like to work with in the future and what the best things is to mix with Coldcock Whiskey.


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Upon A Burning Body (Ruben) Interview on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" with Erik Aratari

ARE YOU SERIOUS??? I had the chance to chat with Jon Hunt (vocals) of Dead To Fall about the band hitting the road for the first time in over 6 years. Tune in and hear what he had to say about that and the group getting back together, the upcoming tour with Darkest Hour, headlining show in Detroit and more. 


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Erik Aratari
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Dead To Fall (Jon) Interview on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" with Erik Aratari

I recently spoke with Marcos (vocals) of Shattered Sun about their run on this summers Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest. Check out our chat as we discuss their previous experience playing Mayhem, this years lineup, being managed by Chuck Billy, grilling and tons more.

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Erik Aratari
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Shattered Sun (Marcos) Talks Mayhem Fest on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" w/ Erik Aratari

I spoke with Tom Maxwell (guitar) of Hellyeah about this summers Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Tune in and hear us chat about this summers tour, the lineup, sitting out on their recent run in Europe with his broken foot, Blood for Blood, Hush and more.


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Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2

Hellyeah (Tom) Talks Mayhem Fest on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" with Erik Aratari

I spoke with Andy Marsh (guitar) of Thy Art Is Murder about this summers Rockstar Energy  Drink Mayhem Festival. Check out our chat as we discuss this years tour, lineup, Holy Wars, success for the band and tons more.

Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2

Thy Art Is Murder (Andy)Talks Mayhem on Riff2 Detroit's "Inside The Circle Pit" with Erik Aratari

This past weekend I went to the first ever Chicago Open Air Festival. While I was down there I caught up with one of my favorite guitarists Brian "Head" Welch of Korn. Check out our chat as we talk about festivals, their upcoming tour with Rob Zombie and possibly playing "Earache My Eye" again but with a twist and more.

Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2


Korn (Head) Talks possibility of playing "Earache My Eye" again on Zombie Tour w/ WRIF/Riff2 Detroit

At Chicago Open Air Festival I had the chance to sit down with Jim Root of Slipknot. Check out our chat as he talks about Slipknot possibly doing  a small club run, writing new music, Corey's neck issue and tons more you don't want to miss. 

Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2

Slipknot (Jim Root) talks if Slipknot would playing small clubs again with WRIF/Riff2 Detroit

I had the chance to catch up with Joe and Mario of Gojira at Chicago Open Air. Check out our chat as we talk about their new album Magma, the music video for Low Lands, Detroit and more.

Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2

Gojira (Joe and Mario) on Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit at Chicago Open Air

I had the chance to sit down with George of Deafheaven at Chicago Open Air. Check out our chat as we talk about their early success in their careers, the album New Bermuda and more.  


Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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@ErockRIFF2

Deafheaven (George) on Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit at Chicago Open Air

I caught up with Jim Breuer after his first show with the Loud and Rowdy at Chicago Open Air. Listen in to find out what he though of it and more. 

Jim Breuer on Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit at Chicago Open Air

Last week when Suicide Silence rolled through Detroit I had the chance to catch up with Mark Heylmun. Check out our chat as he give us more details about their new album and more.


Tune in to Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit Sunday night's at 10p (est) on your HD radio (if in the Detroit area), Riff2.com or the WRIF phone app.

Erik Aratari
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Suicide Silence (Mark) on Riff2 Detroit's Inside The Circle Pit

My names Erik and I host a metal show in Detroit called "Inside The Circle Pit" on Sundays at 10pm (est) on 101.1HD2 Riff2 Detroit via WRIF you can also listen in on riff2.com or the 101 WRIF App... I love music and I love live shows and I've been lucky enough to chat with some killer bands. So here are my interviews. If you like them please share them...

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