In this high-energy and heartfelt interview on The Zach Moonshine Show, Knoxville's heavy psych doom trio Sun Mantra catch up post-performance to talk about their recent run at Maryland Doom Fest, where they connected with legends like Victor Griffin and Carl Agell. The band reminisces about their early days—being invited to play TMDMF before having any music released—and express excitement about returning with new material, merch (including green stoner-themed shirts), and even hosting "naked Twister" at their merch booth.
Drummer Leo opens up about recovering from back surgery and the band’s intention to record either an EP or full-length album soon, pulling from a vault of riffs and demos. The conversation takes a deep dive into the lasting legacy of Black Sabbath, sharing emotional reactions to their final performance stream and how Sabbath’s music continues to influence modern doom.
The interview also touches on the challenges of the live music economy, the exploitative nature of major concert promoters, and the importance of underground festivals like TMDMF in preserving true heavy music culture. The session closes with laughs, love for late photographer Lisa, and anticipation for the upcoming October fest.
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Get tickets to the fest here https://www.hubcityevents.com/events/tennessee-metal-devastation-music-fest-2025-10-11-2025
Check out the full episode here:
https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/sun-mantra-black-moon-cult-tommy-stewart-take-over-the-zach-moonshine-show/
