Episode 18 - Rez Metal Book.  I talk about the book 'Rez Metal', sort of a review.  This book was written by Ashkan Soltani Stone & Natale A. Zappia.  It was released in October 2020.  Overall, I enjoyed the book.   Its divided up into 4 parts - Rez metal, Venues, bands, and next generation.  I play some music from Testify and I Don't Konform who are mentioned in this book.  The music was taken from Navajo Metal Promotions compilation.  Check out the book and the NMP compliation.
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https://www.amazon.com/Rez-Metal-Inside-Navajo-Nation-ebook/dp/B086RBP9S2
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https://navajometalpromotions.bandcamp.com/album/naay-neizgh-n-mix-2014

Episode 18 - Rez Metal Book

Episode 20 - Maul.  I talk to vocalist Garret Alvarado.  Maul are death metal band from Fargo, ND.  Garret is from the White Earth Ojibwe  reservation in Minnesota.  We talk about how we got into metal, pro wrestling, North Dakota stuff, and we just nerd out on death metal.  If you're a death metal fan, you'll enjoy this.  Check out Maul on all the streaming services - Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, etc.  Also follow Maul on  FB, Instagram, Twitter.  Check out Maul Mondays every Monday at 7pm MST on Instagram live.  play ‘Forced Cremation’ from the 4 way split that came out early this year.  The split is on the cassette tape from Life After Death records. 
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/MAULND/
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mauldeath/
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Bandcamp: maul701.bandcamp.com/album/monarchy-of-mold
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https://lifeafterdeath.bandcamp.com/album/funerary-exhumation
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https://lifeafterdeath616.com/products/funerary-exhumation-cassette-preorder

Episode 20 - Maul

Episode 21 - Alliance.  I talk to Alliance from the San Carlos Apache reservation.  We talk about the bands formation, the metal scene in San Carlos, and what the band has been up to since the pandemic.  We also go into how metal is perceived on the San Carlos reservation.  Follow Alliance on their social media pages FB, IG, Twitter, etc.  Also check them on July 16th at Bylas AZ.  They will play with Celestial Exile.
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https://www.facebook.com/Apachesinaband/
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https://www.instagram.com/apachesinaband/
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https://open.spotify.com/album/1KnCSua3CeFnkvEqgVW89R

Episode 21 - Alliance

Ep. 33 - Tzompantli.  On this episode I talk with Brian Ortiz from Tzompantli, Mortuary Punishment, and Xibalba. On this podcast we focus on Tzompantli which is a death/funeral doom project that incorporates Mesoamerican & Mexica/Aztec culture and history.  Brian recently joined with 20 Buck Spin for the upcoming Tzompantli full length which will be released in 2022.  In the meantime check out the Tzompantli EP/demo on bandcamp.  Also check out his other projects Mortuary Punishment and Xibalba.  

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https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cysSrUcynhglKIL51ltQc

Ep. 33 - Tzompantli

Ep. 38 - Best of 2021 (Part 1).  Happy New Years friends and family.  I haven't done a podcast in a while so I thought I'd get back into it by doing a best of 2021 episode.  I made a playlist of all the songs on Spotify (link below).  I wanted to talk about the albums/EPs that came out last year as a recap.  I'm a big fan of 'Year End Lists' so thats why I do this.  Shout to anyone who made a 'year end list', I appreciate hearing what others enjoyed.  On part 1 i focus on mainly black metal and thrash metal.  Part 2 will out tomorrow.  Check it out!

Spotify playlist link:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ftpIvITZ0giEjt28ywFcT?si=a4b5ca00c8144a6d

Ep. 38 - Best Of 2021 (Part 1)

Ep. 38 - Best of 2021 (Part 2).  This is continuing my commentary on my best of 2021 playlist I made.  This will be primarily death metal, deathcore, and doom metal albums.  The link to the playlist is below if you would like to skip my monotone voice and go straight to the source.  Hope you enjoy, check it out!
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Playlist link:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ftpIvITZ0giEjt28ywFcT?si=988d5e44a55145db

Ep. 38 - Bestof2021 (Part Two)

Ep. 40 - ‘IISNÁÁHÍ.  On this episode I talk with Matthias of the Navajo one man black metal project 'IISNÁÁHÍ.  We talk about how he started playing music and how he eventually formed 'IISNÁÁHÍ.  Also Matthias discusses how he incorporates the Navajo language into his style of black metal music.  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Be sure to stream 'IISNÁÁHÍ music on Spotify, Itunes, or Youtube.  Also follow on instagram.  You can also show support by getting some merch from his merchsite.   See the links below.
 
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Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aKbLhqzFx6WX4GGSBObKr?si=y9mn3yBhRp2NFv_JU5fU8Q
 
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Itunes:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/iisn%C3%A1%C3%A1h%C3%AD/1547062222
 
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Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIPkT4N3HIjcH14pK3t98JQ
 
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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iisnaahi.official/
 
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Merch:  https://iisnaahi.creator-spring.com/

Ep. 40 - 'IISNAAHI

Ep. 44 - Necron.  On this episode I talk with Bradley Glendale of Necron.  Necron is a one-man indigenous black metal project out of Vancouver island, British Columbia Canada.  Bradley is a member of the Kwakwala Nation.  We talk about his background, local music scene, forming Necron and the ins/outs of running a one-man black metal project.  At the end of the episode i play the track "With a Knife Down My Throat".  Thanks again to Bradley and shout out to Metal Cave Zine for always pushing indigenous metal music.   I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out) - https://youtu.be/adVxRpSaqgI
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Necron IG:  https://www.instagram.com/necron.bc/
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Necron Bandcamp:  https://necronbc.bandcamp.com/
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Metal Cave Zine IG:  https://www.instagram.com/metalcavezine/
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Metal Cave Zine Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMetalCaveZineMedia505

Ep. 44 - Necron

Ep. 48 - Max Cavalera.  On this episode I talk with living legend Max Cavalera of Soulfly (as well as Cavalera Conspiracy, Go Ahead And Die, Killer Be Killed, Nailbomb, and ex-Sepultura).  This is a milestone for me as a fan and podcast creator.  When I first started doing this in 2019, there were a handful of legendary metal artists I wanted to interview and Max was at the top of the list.  Thanks to Max and Gloria Cavalera for making time for me to do this interview.  We talk about playing for the Navajo fans, touring, and the new Soulfly album.  Hope you enjoy!
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Soulfly website:  https://www.maximumcavalerastore.com/
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Max and Iggor Cavalera "Return: Beneath Arise" tour dates: 
5/22 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
5/23 Lubbock, TX @ Jake's
5/24 Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
5/25 Little Rock, AR @ Little Rock Music Hall
5/26 Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
5/27 Huntington, WV @ The Loud
5/28 Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
5/31 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
6/1 New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
6/2 Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
6/3 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
6/4 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
6/5 Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's Event Center
6/6 Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
6/8 Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove
6/10 Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
6/11 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
6/13 Tacoma, WA @ Elks Temple at Spanish Ballroom
6/14 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
6/16 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
6/17 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
6/18 Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
6/21 Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
6/22 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
6/23 San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
6/24 El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Outside
6/25 Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
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Phoenix New Times Article Max mentions:  https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/navajo-womans-death-police-violence-against-native-americans-9595827
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Max Cavalera biography:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JOQU6LO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Ep. 48 - Max Cavalera

Ep. 50 - Black Braid. On this episode I talk with Jon or Sgah'gahsowáh of Black Braid.  Black Braid is a one black metal project out of Adirondack Mountains (New York).  We talk about Jon's background and how he formed Black Braid in midst of 2020.  We talk about his connection to nature and love of black metal and the worldwide recognition he has received for Black Braid.  This was a great in-depth conversation with one of the best indigenous black metal projects.  At the end of the interview I play "River of Time Flows Through Me".   Thanks and I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Black Braid site:  https://blackbraid.us/
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Black Braid IG:  https://www.instagram.com/blackbraid_kvlt/
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Black Braid Labyrinth Tower merch:  https://www.labyrinthtower.com/
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Black Braid bandcamp:  https://blackbraid.bandcamp.com/

Ep. 50 - Black Braid

Ep. 52 - Tzompantli.  On this episode I talk with Brian Ortiz.  We talk in-depth about the new Tzompantli album "Tlazcaltiliztli" which is coming out May 6th, 2022 on 20 Buck Spin.  We also talk about Brian's appreciation for indigenous Mexica/Aztec culture and how he created a ritualistic funeral death/doom listening experience.  I was honored to talk with Brian and have him as a returning guest on the podcast.   Check out his first appearance on the Rez Metal podcast.  
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Opening song by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Preorder Tzompantli on 20 Buck Spin site:  https://www.20buckspin.com/
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Preorder Tzompantli on Bandcamp site:  https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/tlazcaltiliztli
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Tzompantli merch from Holy Mountain Printing:  https://holymountainprinting.com/collections/tzompantli
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Tzompantli on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tzompantlidoom/?hl=en
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Tzompantli on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tzompantlidoom/

Ep. 52 - Tzompantli

Ep. 53 - Isataii.  In this weeks episode I talk with Little Wolf / Wvlfgar of Isataii.  Little Wolf comes from the Commanche Nation and Isataii is a black metal project based out of Los Angeles, CA.  We talk about his background, his other band Kvlt of Odium, forming Isataii, and the connection between black metal & indigenous culture.  This a great episode and very informative.  You could almost say it is an anthropological perspective on indigenous black metal.   Support Isataii and indigenous black metal.  At the end of the talk, I play "The Vultures Return" from Isataii's latest EP 'Forever Cursed'.  I hope you enjoy this podcast.  
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Opening song by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Isataii IG:  https://www.instagram.com/isataii_official/
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Isataii FB:  https://www.facebook.com/Isataii
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Isataii on bandcamp:  https://isataii.bandcamp.com/
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Isataii on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1M6Qs7z8KgQG7HD70peLcT?si=oqArnmfTRFeYAPnUGgmhGw
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Isataii on Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/user-537964805?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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Isataii on Itunes:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/isataii/1573719612
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Plague Demon website:  https://plaguedemonrecords.storenvy.com
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Plague Demon IG:  https://instagram.com/namtar.axarcuth?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Ep. 53 - Isataii

Ep. 56 - Mommy Milkers.  In this episode I talk with the members of Mommy Milkers - Cara and Trevon.  If you’re not familiar with Mommy Milkers, they are a punk band from Farmington, NM with members from the Navajo Nation.  I spoke with Cara and Trevon before they performed at the Juggernaut in Gallup NM on May 17th 2022.  They played just before D.R.I. and Paralysis.  And also played alongside Death Mantra and Funeral Relic.  Mommy Milkers have a unique sound and fun approach to heavy music with a fun stage presence.  A lot of their songs are very catchy and infectious punk music.  When I see them live, it definitely reminds me of myself at a young age rocking out and having fun.  I really hope they continue to achieve more recognition.  Be sure to follow them on social media, IG and FB.  Also check out their interview and live performance on The Curse Words in Cursive Podcast.  After the interview I play the song “FABULOUS MAD GIRL” from that live performance.  Thank you,  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Mommy Milkers Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mommymilkersofficial/
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Mommy Milkers Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mommymilkersofficial
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The Curse Words in Cursive Podcast Interview:  https://youtu.be/jBr2nNUVYAU
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Live performance of "Fabulous Mad Girl":  https://youtu.be/Su_wQXUQ6qs

Ep. 56 - Mommy Milkers

Ep. 58 - Suspended.  In this episode I speak with Amanda, Channing, and Autumn of Suspended.  Suspended is a three piece melodic death/thrash band from Albuquerque, NM.  Suspended was one of the most requested bands from listeners.  I was very fortunate to have them on this podcast.  We talk about their recent performance at the Cavalera/Destruction/Nervosa show in Albuquerque.  We also talk about the band's history, balancing the band & personal lives, and upcoming projects.  After the interview, listen to the song "When The Smoke Clears" from their most recent release 'Hollowed Minds'.  I hope you all enjoy this episode!  
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Website - https://suspendedchickz.com
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Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/Suspendedchickz/
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suspendedchickz/?hl=en
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kpLAoNIeHqSdlaKcsZz8k?si=Mx2ppWM7QcqFjpuCm018Mg
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ITunes - https://music.apple.com/us/album/hollowed-minds-ep/1019894360

Ep. 58 - Suspended

Ep. 62 - Jacquelyn Yepa.  In this episode I speak with Diné/Walatowa artist Jacquelyn Yepa.  She is based out of Albuquerque, NM area and enrolled at the Institute of American Indian Art at Santa Fe, NM.  We talk about her art background, the Native Metal Head Survey, and creating artwork for the band Merciliess Indian Savage's song "Scorched Earth".  We also talk about our favorite metal album art, band logos, albums, band shirts, and Native/Indigenous metal.  Support Jacquelyn's artwork and check out M.I.S. song "Scorced Earth".  I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out): www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI 
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Jacquelyn's IG artpage:  https://www.instagram.com/grimlygrey/
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Merciless Indian Savages song:  https://open.spotify.com/album/4SMnIdjePlrmqAUqNCrI4y?si=gu4uoBdKTtOtvUAgj86YHA
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Santa Fe IAIA site:  https://iaia.edu/

Ep. 62 - Jacquelyn Yepa (Diné/Walatowa Artist)

Ep. 63 - Mutilated Tyrant.  In this episode I talk with Mutilated Tyrant members - LarDel, Laurence, Mitch and Rory at their recent headlining show in Gallup NM on 7/8/22.  We talk about the band’s recent live shows, band's musical direction, recruiting newest guitarist Mitch, and upcoming shows including Inferno festival in Norway.  Thanks again to the band for letting me record this interview.  After we talk, I play some live songs from their Gallup show ('Ni'hodilhił', 'Under The Cold Dark Moon', 'The Infernal Legions').  Check them out live on 8/12/22 in Cameron, AZ.  Be sure to support the band by sharing their music and following them on social media.  You can stream their music on all digital platforms.  I hope you enjoy this episode.  
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mutilatedtyrant_official/
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Facebook:  https://www.instagram.com/mutilatedtyrant_official/
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Bandcamp:  https://mutilatedtyrant.bandcamp.com/
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Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jm7Udt6f1JIAv8m0ZFo1T?si=yx5JMh1gToSz3eD50hqUvg&nd=1
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Merch:  https://mutilatedtyrant.bandcamp.com/merch
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Inferno Festival:  https://www.infernofestival.net/no/Festival/News.aspx

Ep. 63 - Mutilated Tyrant

Ep. 64 - Silver Talon.  In this episode I talk with the members of Silver Talon.  If you are not familiar with Silver Talon, they are a progressive power metal band from Portland, OR.  I was fortunate to speak with them at their recent live show in Gallup, NM on 7/9/22.  Silver Talon formed in 2017 after the disbandment of Spellcaster.  Spellcaster was a metal/hard rock entity whose members went on to form Unto Others and Silver Talon.  FYI I still listen to Spellcaster's 2016 album "Night Hides The World" on regular rotation.  Last year, Silver Talon released one of the best albums of 2021 entitled "Decadence & Decay".  I hope everyone checks out Silver Talon and their associated bands.  After the interview I play some live recorded songs from their Gallup, NM performance.  Thank you and I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Website:  https://www.silver-talon.com/
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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/silver.talon/
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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/silvertalonband
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Bandcamp:  https://silvertalon.bandcamp.com/
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Silver Talon Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xzmBFPxodSCBLlq5d8Cax
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Spellcaster Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OT5v8v9QVuRT4FMaEtuyM

Ep. 64 - Silver Talon

Ep. 66 - Eric Wagner (Gatecreeper).  In this week's episode I talk with Eric Wagner, guitarist of Gatecreeper.  We talk about how he first got involved with Gatecreeper, country music, and Gatecreeper's ongoing touring cycle.  I've listened/read previous interviews with Eric and always wanted to hear more about his appreciation for country music, especially Chris LeDoux.  We take a deep dive into country music and our appreciation for the genre.  Be sure to support Gatecreeper on their upcoming tour with Hatebreed.  They will be playing Albuquerque on November 10th, you know I'll be there.  I hope you enjoy this episode. 
 Thanks / Ahéehee'.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Website:  https://www.gatecreeper.com/
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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/gatecreeper/ & https://www.instagram.com/thedarkeztcowboy/
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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gatecreeper
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Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0eCB2pwtPnLywA4rxe4i4N
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Bandcamp:  https://gatecreeper.bandcamp.com/
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Link to Albuquerque tickets:  https://elreylive.com/event/hatebreed-20-years-of-perseverance-tour-395002
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Management:  https://www.goldtheoryartists.com/artists/gatecreeper
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Booking:  http://www.groundcontroltouring.com/artists/gatecreeper

Ep. 66 - Eric Wagner (Gatecreeper)

Ep. 67 - Dusty Hansen (Choke).  In this episode I talk with Dusty Hansen, vocalist of the band Choke.  Choke is a death/grind band out of Green Bay, Wisconsin and will release their debut EP ‘Deciphon’ via Translation Loss Records on September 16, 2022.  We talk about Dusty’s background, forming Choke, recording the EP, and life in Wisconsin.  Thanks to Dusty for reaching out to me and getting Choke on my radar.  Be sure to support Choke on social media and check out their EP ‘Deciphon’ on September 16th.  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahéhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Website/preorder:  https://translationloss.com/products/desiphon
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Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chokedeathmetal/
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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chokedeath
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Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6lXjw1og7eWXBHOHTxHKhQ
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Bandcamp:  https://chokedeathmetalwi.bandcamp.com/album/desiphon

Ep. 67 - Dusty Hansen (Choke)

2022 Favorite Speed/Thrash Albums.  Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/080YdmWylb3vSBOAs4IVm6?si=afe554cc59e74030.

Honorable mentions.

-Soulfly 'Totem'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7tWpDZxWUhFEqwIhHSy00i?si=r7x4RcCeTM6ZLEYrxnnxLg

-Critical Defiance 'No Life Forms'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/1rx0dKjvrWMKpJVa3aRshG?si=8SGnhi_ZSnmIA8cfF11t-Q

-Spirit World 'Deathwestern'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/2OLqIZlftkG4KRGqno7ScY?si=aZHyf6uZQtmwcXMaqaXk3g

-Municipal Waste 'Electrified Brain'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/5oiOILICZyEvy5WJdkVUjS?si=DTMKkaCQTjWGGlfKS0wa2g

-Midnight 'Let There Be Witchery'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7ukoQopDlqj04IVUr4kR1w?si=3MWxaHeIQbaI7RDFoJA7JA

TOP 10 2022 SPEED/THRASH ALBUMS.

10. Intent 'Exile'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3IDnUSIEkPuCdzlPsIDPNC?si=CIrB1VEqSRWsgsaBvQShfQ

9.  Pursuit 'Scourge of Humanity.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/5ijvfchIE1HZT3BuSpOOWn?si=JHECT4wkQCSUGUIgMKHvnA

8.  Death Mantra 'Mantras of Death'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/1sfCg8HtMyKrq1jnvfAvkQ?si=VB66aFSGRH6QXwsGuPK9bA

7.  Kreator 'Hate Uber Alles'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/1uWrXYT7gBJ39hy4PLptnF?si=j055RLGjRFC58YGJUvMuVw  

6.  Sadistic Ritual 'The Enigma, Boundless'.  Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0z2KswuejTvkUreztNFka3?si=Fy6omJmmTpSKzwWOC-XMhw

5.  Daeva 'Through Sheer Will and Black Magic'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/39xLywq8gaDHfr8YQ9XUS3?si=ynOyH0V_TJOiDVJtuMY-_w

4.  Destroyer 666 'Never Surrender'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/7LtkUMyikfiQ8PT89wFQ0B?si=wienaVOJSyaAh6cdBTQDqg

3.  Sumerlands 'Dreamkiller'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/12Yv3UWaeM3DpJT1TEnbei?si=8unX1IPmTPy9V5PckOkXDQ

2.  Destruction 'Diabolical'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/2isxVXQWcdXHHt2d7YOgXE?si=Lcssg_fNS3arL_Y2CLgJ2w

1.  Autonesis 'Moon of Foul Magics'.  Link:  https://open.spotify.com/album/4mrrs4sJ5AMYU6Csepz8m2?si=c0AWxkWBSzCCC2YD-l6vAA

2022 Favorite Speed/Thrash Albums

2022 Favorite Black Metal Albums.
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Spotify Extended Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FNbxYZk6BiP26W9dLl0dk?si=5691e9745d964a54
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Top 10.
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1. Blackbraid 'Blackbraid I'
2. Vital Spirit 'Still As The Night, Cold As The Wind'
3. Celeste 'Assassine(s)'
4. Nechochwen 'Kanawha Black'
5. White Ward 'False Light'
6. Mortal Thrall 'A Path To Fire'
7. Devil Master 'Ecstasies Of Never Ending Night'
8. Sisyphean 'Colours Of Faith'
9. Pure Wrath Hymn To The Woeful Hearts'
10. Gaerea 'Mirage'
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Honorable Mentions:
-Moribund Dawn 'Dark Mysteries Of Time & Eternity'
-Liminal Shroud 'All Virtues Ablaze'
-Tómarúm 'Ash In Realms Of Stone Icons'
-Luminal Vault 'Animate The Emptiness'
-Isataii 'Invoking In Darkness'

2022 Favorite Black Metal Albums

Ep. 80 - Stewart Billie, Unity Billie, Lestat Billie.  In this episode I talk with the members of Narbona.  Narbona is a Navajo death metal band from Nahodishgish NM (near Crownpoint).  Narbona formed as a trio of father and sons in August 2022.  They play death metal style influenced by Slayer, Hypocrisy, Death, Deicide, and Morbid Angel.  I met up with the band at Starbucks in Gallup NM so excuse the background noise.  We talk about the formation of Narbona, playing live shows, and the band’s family dynamic.  Check out Narbona’s website and follow them on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming live appearances.  Songs after the interview by Narbona “Warrior’s Last Stand” & “Dark Wind”.  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahéhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links:
-https://narbonaband.com/
-https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086469140717
-https://www.instagram.com/narbona.band_official/
-https://narbona.bandcamp.com/
-https://linktr.ee/narbona
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKntmmqcAn0
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWsCHqA2-GQ

Ep 80 - Narbona

Ep. 94 - Wayfarer.  In this episode I talk with Shane McCarthy (Guitar/Vocals).  Wayfarer is an American black metal band formed in 2011 out of Denver CO.  Wayfarer are often cited as the pre-eminent purveyors of Black Metal Of The American West.  Wayfarer will release their fifth album “American Gothic” on October 27th through Profound Lore Records.  With their latest album they continue to push the boundaries by incorporating black metal, gothic country, and americana to carve out their own genre of Western American Metal.  I’ve been a supporter of Wayfarer since their first album and have been amazed by their progression.  Their previous album “A Romance With Violence” is still one of the most accomplished albums ever to be released.  We talk about Shane’s background, Wayfarer’s history/progression, the new album including films & music that inspired ‘American Gothic’.  I hope everyone checks out their newest album.  Follow and support Wayfarer by checking out the links below.   I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahéhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links:
>http://www.facebook.com/wayfarercolorado
>https://www.instagram.com/wayfarercolorado/
>https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HcBIH7pVbrRRwHnEqxpka
>https://profoundlorerecords.merchtable.com/search?q=Wayfarer
>https://wayfarercolorado.bandcamp.com/album/american-gothic
>https://youtu.be/tYX_Xe58ijE
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72eO9CTNBOA

Ep 94 - Wayfarer

Ep. 95 - Mouth For War.  In this episode I talk with Trae Roberts (Vocalist).  Mouth For War is a metalcore/hardcore band formed out of Colorado Springs CO.  Mouth For War just released their newest album “Bleed Yourself” on October 27th through MNRK Heavy.   Mouth For War is fairly new, formed in 2019, but sound like seasoned veterans.  If you like early 2000’s hardcore/metalcore bands like Chimaira, Hatebreed, God Forbid you’ll dig Mouth For War.  We talk about how Mouth For War formed, band influences, the newest album, live shows and touring life.  I hope everyone checks out their newest album, its one of the heaviest albums of 2023.  Follow and support Mouth For War by checking out the links below.   I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahéhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links: 
<>https://www.facebook.com/mouthforwarco
<>https://www.instagram.com/mouthforwarco
<>https://twitter.com/mouthforwarco
<>https://www.mnrkheavy.com
<>https://www.facebook.com/MNRKHeavy
<>https://www.instagram.com/MNRK_heavy
<>https://www.twitter.com/MNRKHeavy

Ep 95 - Mouth For War

Ep. 96 - Maul.  In this episode I talk with Garrett Alvarado (Vocals).  Maul is a death metal band formed out of Fargo ND and just released their newest EP “Desecration and Enchantment” on November 17th through 20 Buck Spin Records.  I spoke to Garrett on this podcast before back in 2021 and since then Maul has achieved lots of praise and recognition.  We talk about their journey since we last spoke, constant touring, and their newest EP.  I am definitely looking forward to their new album coming out soon.  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahééhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links:
<>https://maul701.bandcamp.com
<>https://www.facebook.com/MAULND
<>https://www.instagram.com/mauldeath
<>https://twitter.com/MAUL701
<>https://www.youtube.com/c/MAULND
<>https://www.20buckspin.com
<>https://listen.20buckspin.com
<>https://www.facebook.com/20buckspin
<>https://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel
<>https://www.instagram.com/20buckspinlabel

Ep 96 - Maul

2023 Favorite Death|Hard|Metal|-core
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Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/album/0nIeCUM58HPkiNKbiEhH5p?si=C5KMB5SsRfKjFTNLvkcelQ

YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/zJV2lYk4SOQ?si=BjpFggplBuFP5cRH

Top 10 Albums:
1. Mental Cruelty - Zwielicht
2. Dying Wish - Symptoms Of Survival
3. End Reign - The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay
4. Mouth For War - Bleed Yourself
5. Thy Art Is Murder - Godlike
6. Signs Of The Swarm - Amongst The Low & Empty
7. Judiciary - Flesh & Blood
8. Kruelty - Untopia
9. Entheos - Time Will Take Us All
10. Ringworm - Seeing Through Fire

Honorable Mentions.
-The Acacia Strain - Step Into The Light
-Unearth - The Wretched; The Ruinous
-Harms Way - Common Suffering
-Jesus Piece - …So Unknown
-Cold As Life - Declination Of Independence
-Worm Shepherd - The Sleeping Sun
-Carnifex - Necromanteum
-Suicide Silence - Remember... You Must Die

2023 Favorite Deathcore Hardcore Metalcore

2023 Favorite Heavy / Speed / Thrash Metal
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Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0VaNBqWLMNSfAEDPcPZEkW?si=5e43463bf33c4f47

Youtube video:  https://youtu.be/6s_3u3_sVWA

Top 10 Albums:
1. Megaton Sword - Might & Power
2. Spirit Adrift - Ghost At The Gallows
3. Enforced - War Remains
4. Cavalera - Morbid Visions  (Rerecorded)
5. Sadistic Force - Midnight Assassin
6. Cruel Force - Dawn Of The Axe
7. Overkill - Scorched
8. Nervosa - Jailbreak
9. Hellripper - Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags
10. Saintbreaker - Unrelenting Violence 

Honorable Mentions:
-Gatekeeper - From Western Shores
-Graveripper - Seasons Dreaming Death
-Vanishment - No More Torture
-Sylosis - A Sign Of Things To Come
-Metallica - 72 Seasons

2023 Favorite Heavy Speed Thrash Metal

2023 Favorite Black Metal Albums - Part 1 (Underground)
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Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nFdOgw2G3WoToseradkpQ?si=f33753a2e15943fa

Youtube video:  https://youtu.be/pDii7pbrjAU?si=xP9P_2A5kton4Qth

2023 Favorite Underground Black Metal Albums:
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-Henget - Beyond North Star (Season of Mist)
-Dhishti - Life Is Suffering (Satanath Records)
-Kostnateni - Úpal (Willowtip)
-Mithridatum - Harrowing (Willowtip)
-Nixil - Abyss Unto Abyss (Prosthetic)
-Putrascension - Forever Below (HPGD)
-Aridus - Serpent Moon (Eisenwald)
-Malice Divine - Everlasting Ascendancy (self-released)
-‘IIsnáahí - Howl Of Death (self-released)
-Isataii - In Vein Of The Ancestors (Adirondakck Black Mass)

2023 Favorite Black Metal Pt 1

2023 Favorite Black Metal Albums - Part 2
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Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nFdOgw2G3WoToseradkpQ?si=f33753a2e15943fa

Youtube video:  https://youtu.be/Eg4Awu2LAqQ?si=5Obc_WHRLhZuHWeS

Top 10 Albums:
-Dawn Ray’d - To Know The Light (Prosthetic)
-Blut Aus Nord - Disharmonium - Nahab (Debemir Morti)
-Imperium Dekadenz - Into Sorrow Evermore (Napalm)
-Profane Order - One Nightmare Unto Another (NWN Productions)
-Uada - Crepuscule Natura (Eisenwald)
-Thantifaxath - Hive Mind Narcosis (Dark Descent)
-Downfall Of Gaia - Silhouettes Of Disgust (Metal Blade)
-Blackbraid - Blackbraid II (self-released)
-Aodon - Portraits (Willowtip)
-Wayfarer - American Gothic (Profound Lore)

2023 Favorite Black Metal Pt 2

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums - Part 1.  Here's my best of 2023 death metal list with some honorable mentions and the first 10 albums.  Part 2 will have my top 10 albums.  For the complete list of albums, check out the Spotify playlist (link below).

Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xGM7RFU4pMWID77KlSJOp?si=46cec0892a5b4bde

2023 Favorite Death Metal - Part 1

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums - Part 2. Here’s my top 10 death metal albums of 2023. For the complete list of albums, check out the Spotify playlist (link below).

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xGM7RFU4pMWID77KlSJOp?si=_iTU2pHkSuGfrOka7Hw0_g

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/VPeDxUFEIzo?si=IgtqseTaG-snueFC

Top 10 albums:
-Afterbirth - In But Not Of
-Tomb Mold - The Enduring Spirit
-Ascended Dead - Evenfall Of The Apocalypse
-Úlfúð- Of Existential Distortion
-Devangelic - XUL
-The Zenith Passage - Datalysium
-Street Tombs - Reclusive Decay
-Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite
-Sulphur Aeon - Seven Crowns and Seven Seals
-Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed

2023 Favorite Death Metal - Part 2

Ep. 97 - EYE.  In this episode I talk with Joey Chavez (Guitarist/Vocalist) and Cameron Bell (Guitarist) of the band EYE.   EYE is a metal band based out of Albuquerque NM and their members come from Sandia Pueblo, Navajo and Choctaw tribal nations.  I have seen EYE play in Albuquerque multiple times and so I was thankful to talk with the members of EYE.  We talk about Joey and Cameron’s backgrounds, influences, live shows, Albuquerque metal scene, and how we consume music.  This was a great talk and I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Be sure to follow EYE and support them by checking out the links below.   Ahééhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links: 
>https://www.instagram.com/eye_official
>https://www.facebook.com/Eye1230/
>https://eyeofficial.net/home
>https://eye-official-9933.myshopify.com/
>https://open.spotify.com/artist/78GuRS8Hj2ffzEWMer8ImS?si=VJU_XJuERCSiU1Nr48uyPA
>https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eye/1481527493?ls
>https://youtube.com/channel/UCTRjLbAQcDgM8HvJ7GyooVg

Ep 97 - EYE

2023 Favorite Death Metal Albums
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Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7fyjISOqL9iXrvbwIlKREd?si=915fde88bed14dfbf

YouTube video:  https://youtu.be/W_hd1uhwghM?si=WzansH0uNsTpOk0M

Honorable Mentions:
-Ahab - The Coral Tombs  
-Altars Of The Moon - The Colossus And The Widow
-Choir - Songs For A Tarnished World - Singapore album 2019
-Full Of Hell | Primitive Man Split - Suffocating Hallucinations
-Sorcerer - Reign Of The Reeper  

Top 10 Doom Albums:
10. Morne - Engraved With Pain (Metal Blade)
9. Ugly - Autograph (Satanik Royalty)
8. Body Void - Atrocity Machine (Prosthetic)
7. - SaviorSkin - Invicta Mori (HPGD)
6. - Bell Witch - Future’s Shadow Pt 1: The Clandestine Gate (Profound Lore)
5. - Fires In The Distance - Air Not Meant For Us (Prosthetic) 
4. - Godthrymm - Distortions (Profound Lore) 
3. - Marianas Rest - Auer (Napalm) 
2. - The Keening - Little Bird (Relapse)
1. - Tribunal - The Weight Of Remembrance (20 Buck Spin)

2023 Favorite Doom Albums

2023 Top 10 Favorite Albums
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Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ozgRkIZ6RlrdqdnN3JPcz?si=0339256d88424466

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/bJsWrMC170U?si=B_dcvEKWfwkqklmb

Top 10 Albums Of 2023.
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1 - Object Of Affection - Field Of Appearances (Profound Lore)
2 - Wayfarer - American Gothic (Profound Lore)
3 - Majesties - Vast Reaches Unclaimed (20 Buck Spin)
4 - Mental Cruelty - Zwielicht (Century Media)
5 - Pupil Slicer - Blossom (Prosthetic)
6 - Megaton Sword - Might & Power (Dying Victim Productions)
7 - Tribunal - The Weight Of Remembrance (20 Buck Spin)
8 - Mutoid Man - Mutants (Sargent House)
9 - Orbit Culture - Descent (Seek & Strike)
10 - In Flames - Foregone (Nuclear Blast)

2023 Ten Favorite Albums

Ep. 98 - Igor Amadeus Cavalera.  In this episode I talk with Igor Amadeus Cavalera of Go Ahead And Die & Healing Magic.  Igor is part of the legendary Cavalera family and currently touring the US with Go Ahead And Die.  GAAD will be returning to the southwest on March 23rd in Glendale AZ so get your tickets at the link below.  Definitely check them out if you are in the Phoenix area.  We talk about his band Healing Magic, Navajo Nation Metal Fest, Morbid Devastation Tour and Go Ahead And Die.  Thanks to Igor and GAAD for taking time out of their busy schedule to talk with me.  I hope everyone enjoys this episode.  Ahéhee' / Thank you.
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Opening song is by Tribal Kills "Fire In The Sky" (check them out):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adVxRpSaqgI
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Band Links:
>https://www.facebook.com/GoAheadAndDieBand
>https://www.instagram.com/goaheadanddieband/
>https://twitter.com/GAADband
>https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/7162510.go-ahead-and-die.html
>https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VvvNtwzaS0dyqr13Pa113
>https://music.apple.com/se/artist/go-ahead-and-die/1553888490
>https://www.maximumcavalerastore.com/
>https://www.ticketweb.com/event/go-ahead-and-die-w-the-44-sports-grill-and-tickets/13470553 (Glendale show tickets link)

Ep 98 - Igor Amadeus Cavalera

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