I love when "new to me" bands reach out asking to check out their music out.  It's one of the cool aspects of running a metal podcast.  Vox Nostra dropped me a DM on Instagram about a month prior from the date of this release asking to check out their debut single "Façade".  Upon the pressing of the play button, the riff begins and I got drawn into blast beats and melodic tapping followed by some pretty brutal vocal arrangements.  After hearing the entire track, I hit them back asking them to save the Sunday because I had a cancellation.  Fortunately they were getting together for practice so it really worked out for everyone so Nathan Buckhoff (vocals) and Jay Ramirez (bass/band dad) joined me for an interview.

Vox Nostra is a brand new band, not to just me but, to everyone.  Formed back in May 2022, this 4-piece techdeath/melodic outfit of Houston, TX, Vox Nostra is trying to make their way in the local metal scene.  We started off by getting to know the members, what they do.  Nathan explains how he started is music career with a leap pad learning classical music to using his GI Bill to go to school for music.   Shout out to the Veteran's out there in and out of the music scene.  Semper Fi!

We chat about their plans as a band for the for foreseeable future, to include their debut show alongside Upon A Burning Body which is going down Dec 17th at Scout Bar in Houston, TX.  To know more about them as humans, Nathan is a commercial real estate agent and Jay is the musical director at The School of Rock in Houston, TX.  Jay lets us in on his teachings and instructing kids to adults and how to be successful in that space.

Jay's final comments don't age well about the Astro's.

Message from the band : “Vox Nostra is on mission to push our boundaries as musicians. We aspire to deliver the catchiest riffs, most punishing drum beats, thunderous bass, and otherworldly vocals that we can produce. Come along on this journey with us cause it’s only gonna get better from here.”

Episode Info:
Bandcamp: https://voxnostra.bandcamp.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/voxnostraofficial
IG: https://www.instagram.com/voxnostratx/
Intro track: "Common Flow" by Arborenna
Featured track: "Facade" by Vox Nostra
ATXMP Website: https://www.atxmp.com/

Sponsors:
Come and Take It Productions: https://www.comeandtakeitproductions.com/
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Texas Metal United: https://www.facebook.com/TexasMetalUnited

From Beethoven to Breakdowns with Vox Nostra

Originating in Nov 2014, ATX Metal Podcast was started between two friends (Chris and Ryan) in the hopes of bringing the local metal scene the attention that it deserves.  With Austin, TX being named "The Live Music Capital Of The World" you can only imagine the melting pot of music that comes from this great city.  Tune in and turn it up!!!

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