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ATX Metal PodcastInterview with Patrick Duvall of Of The SunDialing it in all the way from Germany, I get to chat with an old friend of mine Patrick Duvall, that is the mastermind behind his project "Of The Sun". Originally formed in South Carolina in 2010 time frame, after not much success with the project there, he picked up and moved to Austin, TX and as he said "shit hit the fan many times" with the project which leads us to this conversation we had in Jan 2023 and what's going on with him and "Of The Sun" today.In 2018, Patrick met his wife who is from Germany a...
2023-02-2157 min
ATX Metal PodcastEnd of Year Wrap with the Family (well, almost all of them)Par for the course, I finally found the SD card that held our end of year wrap for 2022. We didn't dig into "best album" or "our favorite song" of '22. We spent the bulk of the time just going over what we all accomplished last year and what we have in the oven for this year. Unfortunately, Jared "The Young One" and newly minted "Baby Daddy" Jeremy couldn't join us but they were with us in spirit.I (Ryan), Kittie, Taylor and eventually Josh, got together on a video chat late Dec '22 and chatted about whatever cam...
2023-02-031h 00
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with The Xebellian TriangleThe Xebellian Triangle is a symphonic death metal band from Houston, TX melding many influences of technical and melodic death metal, accompanied by full orchestral and electronic arrangements. Technical but melodic riffs, blast beats, extreme vocals, strong and full string arrangements, apocalyptic choirs, blaring brass, booming percussion, and splashes of synths. The band is currently comprised of Aron Hetsko (Drums), Ivy Lance (Guitar/Vocals/Arrangements), and Hakeem De Hoyos (Bass).Episode info:Link: https://linktr.ee/TheXebellianTriangle?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
2023-01-261h 15
ATX Metal PodcastDigital Footprints with StonesideStoneside is an independent music project based out of rural Texas, focused on bringing into this world the stories of those who have passed from it. The music is as haunting, emotional, raw and beautiful as the stories that it gives voice to; combining elements of a range of genres including alternative rock, prog-metal, ambient and electronic, the genres and song structures are fluid and ever-changing; they are merely a tool of the messenger.Episode infoStoneside Website: https://www.stonesidemusic.com/GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/third-record-funding-and-guest-appearance?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=referral...
2023-01-101h 34
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - OrodrimThis is Kick It with Kittie’s final interview of 2022, closing the year out with Austin black metal band Orodrim. In this episode, Kittie and Eamon (guitarist of Orodrim) chat about the band’s appearance on the Black Metal Rainbows compilation and their plans for the new year. Be sure to check out the links belowListen to Orodrim here: https://orodrim1.bandcamp.comBlack Metal Rainbows compilation: https://blackmetalrainbows.bandcamp.com/album/black-metal-rainbowsSound editing: Taylor Anderson with https://titanaudioproductions.com Sponsor: https://kickbuttcoffee.com ATXMP Websit...
2022-12-2226 min
ATX Metal PodcastShowcase Interviews with Otis ArcherThis is the last showcase interview prior to the show on Saturday Dec 3rd, 2022 at Come and Take It Live in Austin, Tx. I headed over to meet up with Otis Archer (vocals/guitar) and Jordan Jensen (drums) to wrap about what has been going on in the Otis Archer camp. We talk about the evolution of their music, the different approaches to each album and everything in between. For the showcase, they will be joined on stage for the first time with the new addition of a bassist. These are some of the most genuine dudes I kn...
2022-12-0148 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with And The Hero PrevailsThis is the final Come and Cast It episode of the year. I really enjoyed doing these live and in the moment. There is just a different vibe when chatting with artists fresh after a set.In this episode, I sit down with members Zach Elizondo (bass), Eric (lead guitar) and Tory Fonseca (vocals / he joined the party a little late but its all good) of "And the Hero Prevails" after their set opening up for Attlia when they came through in early Oct 2022.They are for San Benito, Tx out of the Rio Grand Va...
2022-11-2916 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with Living HollowI got to sit down with one of the newest bands to come out of Austin, Tx. I spoke with Dylan (guitar) and Chris (guitar) after their set sharing the stage with Attlia back in Oct 2022 for one of their very first handful of shows.We talk about how their first few shows have gone and how they felt about them, what makes them stand out of the crowd and Living Hollow's upcoming shows. Check out the links below for moreFeatured song: "Chapter 3: Sanctum Morti" by Living HollowOutro song: "Common Flow" by Ar...
2022-11-2417 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with HateWakerI was fortunate enough to catch up with Tony (guitar) and Ricky (vocals) of HateWaker when they opened up for Attila back in Oct 2022. We chat about what's to come from HateWaker, their South By So What experience and their replay of their set that night.They are planning their first tour for 2023 and I see a chance to get "Rep Your City Tour" off the ground. Oh and don't forget to buy everything local. Check out the links below for more.Featured song: "Icarus" by HateWakerOutro song: "Common Flow" by ArborennaH...
2022-11-2209 min
ATX Metal PodcastJourney to Japan with Matt FourmanThis is one of those episodes that I was excited to be able to do. My buddy Matt Fourman (Deadmouth, Formerly Morningside/Taking On Poseidon) is chasing his music career dreams by trying out to be the new vocalist of Japanese heavy weights, Crystal Lake. Matt has been on the podcasts radar pretty much since day one. From his days in Taking on Poseidon to current project, Deadmouth, he continues to pursue his passion and when he saw there were tryouts for Crystal Lake, he knew he had to give it his all. I talk with Matt abou...
2022-11-2133 min
ATX Metal PodcastShowcase Interviews with AstrixionWelcome back to another segment of the ATX Metal Podcast. In this short run series titled "Showcase Interviews", I talk to band members from the bands that will a part of the ATX Metal Podcast Showcase. It is our annual show where we showcase the wide range of Texas talent.In this episode, I talk with Astrixion's new drummer Hunter Hagberg. Astrixion are an American heavy metal band out of Killeen, TX. Formed in 2011, our founder Ron Flores, Guitarist Lj whaley, and Bassist Kurt Savage have crafted the Astrixion tone from various genre styles. I have...
2022-11-1624 min
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with Tibetan Sky Burial from Evil Snail StudiosThis was a rare occasion for myself as I was invited to Evil Snail Studios (thanks to Kfir Gov) in Austin, Tx to chat with a Rick Fernandes (founder/lead vox/guitar) and Edward Chavez (bass) from Tibetan Sky Burial. Formed in Austin during 2019, Texan natives Rick Fernandes and Bryan Stevens wrote a concept album about loss and the five stages of grief. Tibetan Sky Burial's debut "Lamenta" released in 2020. Both Rick and Ed hail from the great city of El Paso, Tx but found their music careers moving to Austin, Tx. We cover a range of topi...
2022-11-141h 16
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with The AnsibleI don't know about you but, I am really digging these Come and Cast It interviews, live from Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX. I had a chance to sit down with some OG vets of the podcast, Derril King (vocals) and Greg Hinck (guitar/producer). These guys were some of the first guests we interviewed back when we we just getting started, so it was good to reconnect and catch up.As the pandemic set it, the band added Mark Martinez (guitar/formerly of Memories in Broken Glass) and Derril moved to South Carolina so...
2022-11-0118 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with AAerialWelcome back (or for the first time) to Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX. This episode is with the band Aaerial. I talked with front man Roman Daniel Aridor (vocals) and Jeremy Gonzalez (drums).I got to catch them when they shared the stage with Monuments came through back in late August. It was such a great show and was able to grab a few minutes to their time to catch up. The guys talk about the meaning behind some of their music, social media and the addition of T...
2022-10-2518 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - XIIIHappy Halloween, headbangers! We have a special early Halloween treat — we’re celebrating the release of “Black Ghost,” the new album by Austin band XIII. Zeke, the front man and songwriter of the band, joins us to discuss the new album, the band’s self-made genre “unmetal,” and honoring his creative truth despite the odds.Featured song: “Vassals” by XIII, from the album Black GhostBlack Ghost is out now on all major streaming services and on Bandcamp: https://xiiiasylum.bandcamp.comATXMP YouTubeCome and TaKe It Productions...
2022-10-2138 min
ATX Metal PodcastMetal and Anime with CalderasI kept getting this band showing up in my shuffle and found out they were a Texas band so I went to the socials to connect with them. If you want some good, heavy ass music, then go no further. Calderas, a 4-piece metal outfit from Rosenberg, Tx has been on the map for a few years now and are on the come up in the Houston area.Since jamming at a young age of 15 and trying to figure out if forming a band was the right thing to do, Bryan (bass) finally came to realize that it...
2022-10-211h 03
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with EnoxWelcome back to the end of the summer season of Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, Texas. We round out this group of interviews with ENOX, a metalcore band from New Jersey that came through Austin on their summer tour in June of 2022.I talked with all the guys about how their summer tour went and asked for some examples. From blizzards, to broken noses and life and death situations in a Planet Fitness parking lot, all in all, the guys were in good spirits and it was a pl...
2022-10-1824 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with EnoxWelcome back to the end of the summer season of Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, Texas. We round out this group of interviews with ENOX, a metalcore band from New Jersey that came through Austin on their summer tour in June of 2022.I talked with all the guys about how their summer tour went and asked for some examples. From blizzards, to broken noses and life and death situations in a Planet Fitness parking lot, all in all, the guys were in good spirits and it was a pl...
2022-10-1624 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - TJ Lewis of ForebodeOn this episode, host Kittie sits down with TJ Lewis, lead singer and lyricist of Austin sludge metal band Forebode. Although they recently disbanded, Forebode built a reputation for themselves with their punishing doom metal sound and devastating live performances. Now, their legacy will live on with their final release “Pit of Suffering,” which has just been released on vinyl.Buy “the Pit of Suffering” on vinyl here: https://www.electricsparkrecords.com/products/forbode-the-pit-of-suffering?fbclid=IwAR0xC_Ryv0oJtx6eHL_4_P9qA-xfkbUSyTDVXakgidF9AYknDtZfmsHQVmcListen to all of Forebode’s releases h...
2022-10-0737 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with Notions Pt. 2Welcome to the 5th installment of Come and Cast It, Live interviews at Come and Take It Live in Austin, Tx. This is a follow up with the other half of Notions, Brandon Castaneda (guitar) and Michael Biggerstaff (drums) also of Doubting Thieves. In this episode, I get the details on how they came to join Notions after one of their shows in June 2022. They also broke their silence on the possible return of their other band Doubting Thieves. Found out that Notions was almost dead and how they brought it back to life. All in all, an i...
2022-09-2612 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with ColorblindWelcome back to the third installment of Come and Cast It, live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, Texas. I finally got to get a few minutes with the dudes from Colorblind, Travis Moseley (vocals) and Nicholas Ryan Asper (Bass) during one of their shows in June 2022 at the end of the night. This is a down and dirty interview, kind of off the cuff and I profess my love for Colorblind a bit too much (seriously, I edited a lot out...haha). As of this recording, "Love is Red" had just released but sin...
2022-09-2312 min
ATX Metal PodcastOne on One with Jordan Greene of MobdayMobday is a hard rock/metal band from Binghamton, NY, founded in December 2005 by guitarist Jordan Greene. They called it quits in 2016. After the hiatus and a few shows to get their live chops back together, Mobday moved forward with vocalist Joe Cafferty and began developing their self-titled album that is set for release in September 2022 (Today, actually). The new album will bring a much heavier sound than previous releases and was completely self-produced by the band while being mixed & mastered by bassist Josh Thornton. The Mobday (2022) album will also feature the singles "Change" (2020), "Clarity" (2021) & "Need" (2021).In th...
2022-09-161h 02
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with Honor MeFormed back in 2015 by vocalist Jamal Bacchus in Louisiana but brought to life here in Austin, TX in 2019 after he moved, Honor Me is an up-and-coming band that has a little something for everyone. From a hashtag on IG to a Facebook message and apparently an alien, Jamal has his sights set on bringing something new to the central Texas arena. I got to catch up with them during one of their shows back in June 2022. This is a down and dirty, get to know ya chat so if you're curious about the origins and back story, then...
2022-09-1316 min
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with Feels Like ForeverWelcome to the 2nd installment of "Come and Cast It", live interviews from Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX. In this episode Ryan chats with members of "Feels Like Forever" Trevor (Vocals), Seth (Guitar), Haval (Drums) and Steve (bass) but sadly missing was Sam (Lead Guitar). This is one of those bands that is literally full of former band members that I knew from their previous bands when the podcast was only an infant. With their powers combine Captain Planet style, this fairly young, up and coming band is on the grind bringing their sound to...
2022-09-0713 min
ATX Metal PodcastBehind the Lens with Michael MullenixIf you have ever been to Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX and seen a dude rocking an American flag bandana up front capturing the moments on stage, then at least you know the guest for this episode. I sit down with good friend of mine Michael Mullenix for this episode to get to know him a little better and to nerd out a little bit about live music photography and videography.Michael has been shooting live music since 2006 while studying at Boston University. He started off doing interviews with bands such as A Wilhelm Sc...
2022-08-231h 36
ATX Metal PodcastCome and Cast It with Notions Pt. 1This a new series we have put together of on-site interviews from Come and Take It Live from Austin, TX, our sponsoring venue.In this episode, I talk to Kalan and Koda, not Jada, of Notions, a Rap/Metal 4 piece based out of Austin, TX. Notions has been on quite a ride as a band but the current line up and sound seems to be the way forward for these hustlers. Enjoy this short interview where we talk past and current events with Notions.Todays featured songs are off Notions' latest self-titled album "Notions" that yo...
2022-08-1513 min
ATX Metal PodcastWhat are you doing tonight with The Unlimited StarsFrom when she was a a little girl singing on her grandpas balcony in Milwaukee to here in Austin, TX in her adult form, Bre MacKenzie brings "The Unlimited Stars" to join the the always growing roster of rock bands to the community. Bre (vocals/guitar) and Wayne Duncan (drums) join me for a conversation to introduce themselves a bit.From their website bio: "The Unlimited Stars was founded during Austin's infamous snowstorm of February 2021. One morning, during the blistering cold, the lead songwriter, rhythm guitar player and vocalist, Bre MacKenzie was awoken by an undeniable flame of...
2022-08-0259 min
ATX Metal PodcastIt's a small world after all with Future//GhostIt's not every day that you run into someone new that you shar so many connections with but yet, this is just one of those situations. I sit down with Tyler Scholz (Vocals) and Seth Carruthers (Guitar / Production) of the newly formed band "Future//Ghost", a 6-peice outfit from Austin, TX. With all new bands new to Austin, or me haha, I like to get to know some of the members and share their story. After only a handful of minutes into the convo, I realized Seth and I have only been 1 person separated from meeting and his...
2022-07-2056 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - Behind the lens with Erik BredthauerAs well all know, every band needs someone to take the sexy shots while they are doing their thing. In this episode of Kick It With Kittie, Kittie sits down with Erik Bredthauer or Necrobalnca Photography and Design to get to know him and what he does best. The Austin metal community includes all types of artists. The photographers and videographers capture the energy and intimacy's of those live performances. They discuss his longtime contributions to Austin's extreme metal scene, getting to know your audio engineer/light venue techs plus, he shares some insights into concert photography. If you...
2022-07-1237 min
ATX Metal PodcastWhat was the Question? A chat with RIVALSI sit down with the RIVALS crew to check in and see what's been going on since the release of their latest single "Dark Matter" and Kalie drops some breaking news heard here first! As quoted from Glasse Factory "Inspiring fans with a charge forth and rise from the ashes of what was, this band has risen to the challenge and confront their demons head-on. Paired with an irresistible series of layered guitar melodies and shining vocals, RIVALS has transformed with a renewed energy, and we look forward to hearing what they have to offer next."From t...
2022-06-2845 min
ATX Metal PodcastGetting to know Psycho PactPsycho Pact is a Groove Metal Power trio formed in Valencia, Venezuela back in 2011 by Nelson Guevara (BOX), Luis Binimelis (WAJI) and Carlos Munoz (CHALDO). Wanting to escape Venezuela due to the political climate in the early to mid 2010's, Box moved to Houston, TX while Waji went to Chile but still kept their dream alive to get Phsyco Pact back on stage and Chaldo landed in Spain. After some time, Box convinced Waji to join him in Texas. With the desire to get Psycho Pact back on stage, Waji was on the search to find a drummer. Waji foun...
2022-06-141h 10
ATX Metal PodcastInterview with David Culbert of Bleed The SkyIf you were around for the mid 2000's Metal explosion, Bleed The Sky should be familiar to you (or is one of your fav's like it is mine). With their recent line up change by adding Rudy Flores to vocals (So This Is Suffering) and dropping their newest single "Rot in Flesh", Belled The Sky is ready to get back out on the dance floor and mix it up with their fans.Formed in 2003 in Cali, they quickly signed to Nuclear Blast in 2004 and dropped "Paradigm in Entropy" in 2005. What followed were multiple tours, another album and th...
2022-05-3141 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - BONDBREAKROn this installment of Kick It With Kittie, host Kittie Farmer interviews her best friend and inspiration G of BONDBREAKR. They discuss how G fell in love with heavy music, the evolution of BONDBREAKR and their bend of punk and metal and what the future holds for the band.Catch BONDBREAKR opening for HR of Ban Brains this Thursday, May 19th at Kick Butt Coffee in Austin, TX.BONDBREAKR intersects grime, noise, and metal to create hardcore psych-rage punk rock. Their hard-driving sound underscores lyrics that pointedly address westernized societal maladies, mental health challenges unique to...
2022-05-1837 min
ATX Metal PodcastHeading to LA with Donella DriveCombining elements of alternative metal, post hardcore, and progressive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. Forming over a decade ago as a 5-piece, weaving their way through the struggles as most bands do, the now 3-piece are heading out to the Viper Room in Los Angeles, CA to compete for a chance to head across the pond to play Wacken Open Air.Having won their regional battle in San Antonio, they headed to Austin, TX for the state final and out the gate as the first act, they set the b...
2022-05-0352 min
ATX Metal PodcastPizza Party with Sudden DeafHappy Four-and-Twenty y'all! Sit down, relax, and grab your munchies of choice. This episode is a pizza party with Sudden Deaf! These guys are some of the hardest working musicians in the Austin metal scene. Between playing shows and recording, they are always out supporting other locals bands and venues.Join Kittie as she discusses all that and more with guitarist Alex and drummer Max, plus you'll hear Sudden Deaf's debut single "Headhunter".Intro song - "Common Flow" by ArborennaFeatured song - "Headhunter" by Sudden Deafhttps://linktr.ee/Suddendeafhttp...
2022-04-2036 min
ATX Metal PodcastWacken Fest Battle with Sadistic ForceThis episode is coming in hot! Fast and loose as they say. I sit down with the guys from Sadistic Force, one of two winners of the Wacken Fest battle from Austin, Tx that are competing on March 20th at Come and Take It Live for their chance to head to the Viper Room in LA and then off to Wacken!!! With sounds hailing from one of the best times in metal, Sadistic Force is in your face with unrelenting blackened speed metal. This 3 piece out of Austin, Tx are part of the metal fabric that makes up s...
2022-03-1819 min
ATX Metal PodcastSXSW Special with ENOXI'm a fan of naps. Who's not right? Well, apparently we all have been sleeping on ENOX. This 5 piece Metalcore outfit out of New Jersey and Georgia respectively, has a new album out titled "Euphoria" and is heading out on tour. It just so happens, they will be playing at Come and Take It Live on March 17th for the SXSW Officially Unofficial show date.Zooming in from the ENOX house in Georgia, I chat with Mike, Roy and Mikey to gain some insight into the world that is ENOX. This all came about after I was out o...
2022-03-1554 min
ATX Metal PodcastChuck Loesch crashes the Podcast!Chuck Loesch has been part of the metal scene in Austin since the early 90s, started NO CONTROL Radio on a sister radio station in 2005. He has since given a voice and a home to metal within the community and is partly the reason or why we began this podcast in 2014. His Twitter handle is @BeardedApe, he's been smooth cheeked for a while but he's still sexy so don't worry. Ryan and Chuck just shoot the shit and play catch up. Chuck tells stories about 70 Tons of Metal cruises, his recent video shoot for a music video wit...
2022-03-041h 13
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - The Mystical Hot Chocolate EndeavorsThe Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors started off as a passion project by Hate Storm Annihilation founder Craig Schmuhl, who had been interested in pursuing musical endeavors outside the sonic boundaries of the Death Metal genre for quite some time. With the intention of delivering a more diverse musical experience, he began writing in the summer of 2015. No real purpose or goals, just writing with the only mission statement being that it needed to be music made without limitation; genera, song length, or “standard song form” in anyway. In other words, true progressive music.Since the summer of 2019, The...
2022-02-1856 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - The Mystical Hot Chocolate EndeavorsThe Mystical Hot Chocolate Endeavors started off as a passion project by Hate Storm Annihilation founder Craig Schmuhl, who had been interested in pursuing musical endeavors outside the sonic boundaries of the Death Metal genre for quite some time. With the intention of delivering a more diverse musical experience, he began writing in the summer of 2015. No real purpose or goals, just writing with the only mission statement being that it needed to be music made without limitation; genera, song length, or “standard song form” in anyway. In other words, true progressive music.Since the summer of 2019, The...
2022-02-1856 min
ATX Metal PodcastExisting in Time and Space with Nick HaasNick Haas is a homie of the podcast and continues to deliver amazing music for the masses. The solo artist from the Cisco, Tx area has released some really powerful music as of late. His latest album "Variants" delivers a wild ride of emotions from front to back and Nick himself advises to listen to it with a good set of headphones and get lost in sound.Ryan and Nick just kick it and have a good time this go around. The convo ranges from time and space, to what is existence to Nick's "how I got int...
2022-02-101h 07
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - Perro AmargoWelcome to the first episode of Kick It With Kittie for 2022! For those that are new here, this new series is something we tried out last year and had to keep it going. The host of this show is one of Austin's own, Kittie Farmer who also happens to be a vocalist for a local band "Flooded Tomb". While Ryan and the guys are busy over on the main channel, Kittie has been given free reign to find some of the coolest bands she can find. She did not disappoint with her first few and I am sure there will...
2022-01-2040 min
ATX Metal PodcastThe Return of I, The BreatherI, The Breather are back! After a long hiatus from 2015, the guys are back on the road doing their 10 year tour with support from Sleep Waker, Curses and Execution Day and are coming through Austin, Tx. We got to catch up with Shawn Spann, a founding member and vocalist of the band.From formation in 2009 to disbanding in 2015, I, The Breather was a common name in the metal scene. But after some time off and a line up change, the guys are back and touring the states getting back into the groove. With the release of "Prey" in 2...
2022-01-1533 min
ATX Metal PodcastTed Talks with ArborennaWelcome to the first episode on the year! We kick off this year with Arborenna. Founded 2017 in Austin, TX Arborenna is a metal trio based in Austin, TX. While delivering a "brick wall" of sound that's as powerful as it is groovy, Arborenna aims to bridge the gap of accessibility and to make progressive metal more digestible for a wider audience. Arborenna went from flying under the radar to your release radar.Ryan doesn't get BlockChain, Rick visits MySpace, Brien is a genius and Braedon has the hookup at Guitar Center. This episode is full of fun. Their...
2022-01-111h 13
ATX Metal PodcastA "not so awkward" Interview with Mourning SunRounding out the year, Ryan has a chat with Jerecho Berrera, the vocalist of Mourning Sun to get a few more details on the band. After some technical difficulties with the internet, the guys were finally able to link up and knock out a sesh.Formed in 2017 hailing from San Antonio, TX, Mourning Sun has been slowly creeping into listeners ears and playlists. They have been dropping new music this year that is just getting better and better. They have multiple songs that they are working to prefect and have an EP/Album release prepped for 2022....
2021-12-2454 min
ATX Metal PodcastOn the Level(s) with Release The CaptiveIt's always a good time when there's a Craigslist story involved when it comes to forming a band. From meeting folks at a bar that no longer exists to random texts at 4am, Release The Captive have story that is similar to those we've heard before but it's always nice to learn a new origin story.Still a relatively young band, formed in 2018 in Austin TX, Release The Captive will be a band to watch. With their latest release "Spitting Image" and hitting the stage with Levels, Release The Captive still have a few more stories that ha...
2021-12-1058 min
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - AduantenAduanten is a dark-textured death metal collaboration featuring contributions from members of VEX, OBSEQUIAE, and HORRENDOUS.For their debut EP “Sullen Cadence,” the band enlisted the talents of VEX bassist Joel Miller, with lead vocals provided by Eoghan’s collaborator and long-time friend of the band Tanner from OBSEQUIAE. Additional vocals were provided by Damian Herring of HORRENDOUS, who also mixed and mastered the EP at his Subterranean Watchtower studios. Additional sound design was provided frequent Vex collaborator Adrian Benavides, who also co-engineered the principle tracking with Michael Day at their own AMP studios.Dive in and...
2021-12-0937 min
ATX Metal PodcastGetting Weird with Moon ToothJosh and "The Young One" Jared have a chat with the guitarist Nick Lee and Drummer Ray Marte of Moon Tooth to see what's been going on with the band and to nerd out a little because, that's what they do. They talk about the best laid plans, playing and not playing shows, how their writing and recording process has differed across releases and while working with different producers such as Weird Al. Also there are a couple secrets mixed in so press play already and enjoy!Also, the verdict is out. Moon Tooth is Team Bean!!!
2021-11-231h 05
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - NahayaWelcome back to another episode of Kick It With Kittie! In this episode, Kittie has a chat with a close homie of the podcast, Mr. Jake Wayman. Last time Jake was on the podcast was when he was in a band named "Avarice" which there is news on the horizon with them as well. This go around he is now the front man of Nahaya. Kittie and Jake chat about his personal journey through the bands he has been in and says he has finally found his group of band mates that allow him to express himself more clearly. Also...
2021-10-1432 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - AstrixionAstrixion is an American heavy metal band out of Killeen, TX. Formed in 2011, our founder Ron Flores, Guitarist Lj Whaley, and Bassist Kurt Savage have crafted the Astrixion tone from various genre styles.The guys have been busy to say the least. Now working with members of Austin, TX hometown favorites Fire From The Gods, Astrixion have been in the studio with some amazing results and can't wait to share it with their fans. The guys take the deep dive on how the band originated and came to be the line up you see and he...
2021-09-291h 03
ATX Metal PodcastKick It With Kittie - Whore of BethlehemWelcome to our newest series "Kick It With Kittie". We have brought on one of our local musicians to join the podcast team to get even more involved with our Texas metal bands. This is the pilot episode where she talks to Phil and James of Whore of Bethlehem straight out of Austin, Tx. Whore of Bethlehem is an extreme metal band that hails from Austin, TX. Originally formed in 2009 by Ryan Sylvie, TJ Rodriguez, and Rene Martinez the band was established to break away from the signature brutal death metal sound of Texas with a more blac...
2021-09-1333 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - PalaThis episode features our very own Taylor Anderson and his band mate Andy McErlean of Pala (ATX). This one is close to the chest as Pala and the podcast have been close since they performed down in San Antonio for the podcasts first out of town showcase and the bands first time down there as well. Pala was founded in late 2016 by front man Andy McErlean (vocals/guitar). He recorded his initial demos with Chad Rockwell at Westfall recording Studio in Austin, Texas. For their debut EP, "The Seven Earths", McErlean and Taylor Anderson teamed up to ho...
2021-09-021h 29
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - Death Of A DreamDeath Of A Dream are one of those bands that can be considered the "glue" that helps hold this metal scene together here in Austin, Tx. The guys have been around the local metal scene for decades. As a band though, they have been jamming since 2015. If you have ever been to a metal show here, you have probably bumped into one or all of the members.With only one EP to their name, they took the time during COVID to really have a strong comeback. With the release of the second EP "SENTENCED TO SUFFERING" finally hitt...
2021-08-131h 13
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - TransientIn this episode, Ryan has a chat with Jody Linnel (formerly of Smile Empty Soul / 12 Stones) to see what all the fuss is about with his newly formed band Transient that was formed in 2020.Jody says he is ready to take the band all over the map and ready to throw down with some heavier riffs. Linking up with Sam McIntosh of The Diamond Noise Agency, and with a recent tour under their belt with Pig Weed, Jodi shares a few snippets of that run and their relationship with Sam. While out on the road, he said th...
2021-08-1348 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - SpinelessYou may recognize some of the band members from Spineless as they have many projects they are a part of but this episode is all about Spineless. The roughly, newly-formed 4 piece from Dallas/Ft. Worth is making moves by jumping on plenty of shows this year and getting their name out there.The last show they threw down at was with Spite, Varials and Dealer (2019) and are hitting the stage again in Aug for the first time since that show. The guys talk about what they have been up to since the last show, what they are lo...
2021-08-0657 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - In The TrenchIn this special episode, the podcast crew sits down with members of In The Trench, John and Steven, to discuss their newest single "The Cycle" and what the band has been up to since their hiatus years ago. On top of getting to know more about In The Trench, we had a special call in guest, Matt Noveskey (Blue October/Orb Studios), who helped produce the bands track. Listening to these guys just vibe and describe their relationship and work flow was a great time.And if that wasn't enough, also in on this interview were the gu...
2021-07-291h 01
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - Parallax Formed in 2015 in Wichita, Kansas, Parallax are instantly identifiable as a breed apart. With a sound that hurls all manner of disparate elements into the sonic blender, and the intensity and conviction to make the resultant hybrid count, this shape-shifting quartet have steadily forged a reputation as modern metal mavericks, releasing a series of acclaimed EPs and playing countless shows with everyone from Whitechapel and Suicide Silence to Mushroomhead and Goatwhore. Their latest album, Awaken, is their most potent statement yet, and represents the culmination of five years of dogged determination and creative fearlessness.As they prepare to...
2021-07-2855 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - DecayerDecayer is a 5-piece deathcore outfit from Tucson, Arizona that brings the heavy. After gathering their members in 2016, they got right to work. Their first Ep dropped in 2017 and shortly after signed We Are Triumphant (now with Seek & Strike). Just before the process of getting on the label, Sean departed the band due to a change of pace but has since returned to his place as vocalist. Since 2017, Decayer have been doing their thing with release after release gaining traction along the way. With the exit of Harrison who replaced Sean, they talked it over and S...
2021-07-2054 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - Otis ArcherIf you are not familiar with Otis Archer, fear not, this episode is for you. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Otis and Jordan to get the details on the project and what is to come soon.The episode started off with the guys just shooting the shit and talking about past and present vacations, along with Otis’s announcement that he is newly engaged! Once the guys get all caught up, Otis explains how he got a really good deal at the Verizon store when he got an email and had to head in. Little did h...
2021-07-141h 15
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - Marked;LifePreviously recorded in April 2021, Marked;Life is a 5 piece Progressive Nu-Metal band from Phoenix, AZ that pushes the limits of normal song structure and music with weird time signature and tempo changes. From musicians hair care to Taco Bell "feed the beat", this episode was fun.Marked;Life has been around in concept for a long time. Thanks to an Architect's show where Sam (vocals) and Caleb (guitar) linked up at, the band began to take form. After getting some friends in other projects to help them on their first music video, they moved on to song 2 and...
2021-07-071h 06
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - NotionsFrom SoundCloud rapper to tasty metal tracks, Notions front man Kalan Beal has plotted his path and is staking his claim on what he considers a new way forward with his band mates and also his solo performances.Notions has been around for a few years now, grinding it out here in central Texas. The guys talk about how Notions came to be and how they are continuing to push their music to the next level. Kalan brakes down what the future holds for the band by working with Third String Productions to work themselves into a ra...
2021-07-021h 01
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - The Worst Case ScenarioThe Worst Case Scenario is a 5-piece death-metal/deathcore band from Lubbock, Texas. They released their last album fall of 2020 and are venturing out on their first tour in summer 2021. Ryan had a chance to catch them before they hit the road. TWCS is a new find for the podcast but may not be to you. If you’re into blast beats, then you have found the right band. Formed in 2016, they went through a couple ups and downs and almost hung it up. But 2018, they added some new members and got back on the grind. COIVD h...
2021-06-2634 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - HeliocentricThis episode features the Tale of Two Jared's. The young one, our Jared, talks to the one-man band Jared Smith that is, Heliocentric. The young one discusses Jared’s sophomore album “Ishmael,” which provides a look into the sometimes-tumultuous relationship between the three Abrahamic religions. The episode opens with Jared (not ours) on how he submitted his proposal to a bunch of old, Christian professors for his application to be approved for his undergraduate in Interdisciplinary Studies at Wheaton in Chicago. He summed it up as “turning in a metal album to get his degree.” Jared went t...
2021-06-1850 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - BasilicaBasilica is a 4 piece “hair-slam” band out of Boone, North Carolina. The term “hair-slam” hails from the draw of the earlier days of hair metal but with an updated twist. They like to blend multiple flavors of metal to help create their sound.The band had their self-titled album “Basilica” ready to go in the early days of 2020 but had to press pause on the release due to COVID. They all took the time during COVID to keep their chops up and were able to work on their reach outside of the mountain range of the Appalachia Mountains. The...
2021-06-0249 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - BystanderBYSTANDER is an up and coming American heavy metal outfit based out of Portland, Oregon. Blending more technical styles of death metal riffs with groove inspired deathcore breakdowns, BYSTANDER brings forth a crushing sound reminiscent of the golden era of heavy metalcore & “djent,” appealing to fans of Whitechapel, Meshuggah, Thy Art Is Murder, Volumes, Born Of Osiris, After the Burial & more.Bystander came out to Texas in mid March to get a feel for the Texas music scene to see if this was the place to be when they got back to playing gigs. Taylor gives his run d...
2021-05-041h 06
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - ConvictionsAs stated on the bands website, “Hailing from Fremont, OH, the four piece Christian metalcore act known as Convictions is starting to make an impact on the world. Dubbing themselves “Aggressive Worship,” the band is not your everyday Christian band. Setting out to write lyrical content based on their own “convictions,” the band covers topics that push the boundaries.Michael explains that navigating the waters of being a Christian metal band isn’t the same as it used to be in the heyday of the 2000’s with bands such as Underoath and the likes thereof. One of their newest si...
2021-03-1851 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - A Dark HaloIf you are into gaming, Spotify algorithms, Spiritbox and "progressive gerrymandering" then you are going to enjoy this episode. As they put it "A Dark Halo is wallet friendly, middle entry-tier, slightly prog cyber-metal (Assembled in Austin, TX, USA using Global Materials)."The band has been around for a while but has taken many forms over the years like most bands. They way it all came back to life was when Dave took a gig out here in Austin, Texas to work for a game developer and started to get the itch again to get ADH back up...
2021-03-171h 05
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - DefamedIn this episode, we travel virtually to the UK to have a chat with Josuha Rocchi of Defamed. Josh breaks down how he came to be in the band, how COIVD has impacted his personal and band life, along with his weekend getaway to shoot music videos and their upcoming shows. This will be the first time Joshua will perform with the band. Josh admits to his love for Asking Alexandria (so does Ryan) and also talks about how Defamed's remix to "Gasolina" came to be and fan reactions to it.From the bands Spotify Page "Savagely risi...
2021-02-2452 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - The Wise Man's FearIn this episode, Ryan and Jared sit down with 4 of the 6 members that make up TWMF. They take a stroll down fantasycore lane and learn how the band was formed and their concepts, how they are holding up during COIVD and future plans.The Wise Man's Fear is a 6-piece American Fantasycore band from Central Indiana. The group debuted its first full-length record, Castle in the Clouds, in the summer of 2015. The album chronicles the adventures of a young knight (representative of mankind) on his quest to find a legendary Castle and allegorically, the meaning of life....
2021-02-1352 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - DeadmouthMatt has been around the Austin music scene for quite some time. The podcast has been familiar with Matt since his days in Taking on Poseidon, a now dormant/disbanded group that was a local favorite circa 2015/2016. From there, Matt has floated between projects such as Morningside and now has landed on Deadmouth.Deadmouth is a blend of tones but draws from NuMetal mostly. Here is a excerpt quote from the band "This is heavy, this is fast, this is hard, this is loud. We are, your anger and sadness inside of a song. We are the new...
2021-01-1941 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - AAerialThis band is the culmination of 2 side projects with a splash of Nashville. AAerial is a 4 piece metal band from Austin, TX. As they put it "Their music fuses a style of aggressive metal and ambient electronics. An auditory hallucination weaving together hopeful melodies and dark lyrics that surround the core of one's will to survive".Originally from Istanbul, Turkey and coming here when he was 8 years old, his mother came to America to setup a home for him when she deemed ready and he stayed behind with his father . After some time in Florida as a yo...
2020-12-161h 00
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - GodEndsHereGodendshere was founded in 2018 and are on the heavier side of the metal world. With the new line up, the music going forward will have the new members sound in mind. Trying to move on from more of a beatdown sound to deathcore, the guys are excited for what's in store. Due to the COIVD threat, Owen (founding member) and Carl team up when they can due to the fact they live close by. The band tries to get together about once a month to keep the music moving forward but are mindful of their safety precautions. So, li...
2020-12-0948 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Revisionist *Bonus Episode*In this bonus episode, Taylor calls up Josh (guitar) and Josh (drummer) via zoom to see how they have handled their COVID-19 timeline. Like everyone else in the music world, they had some hopeful things on the horizon like, recording with Ken Riley of Rio Grande Studios with Aaron Gillespie producing their album.It was tough for the band to try and get in the studio. With COVID restrictions and delays with Underoath pre-production, Aaron wasn't readily available. But good news, it all worked out and the story has a nice twist. They explain their timeline of de...
2020-12-0829 min
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - FrostbittFrom their website "As connoisseurs of everything groove and metal, Frostbitt have tasked themselves with challenging the status quo of modern metal music since 2012. The four-piece band from Norway explore rhythmic territories that border on the insane while maintaining an intriguing set of musical hooks. Three years past the self-titled debut album, Frostbitt unleashed a dark mirror image of their first record in 2018 with Solbrent, telegraphing to the world of heavy music that they can master dynamical themes on top of their diverse compositions. Their compass is pointed towards starving live audiences. On shows, Frostbitt audaciously emphasize the aggressive...
2020-11-261h 04
ATX Metal PodcastHave You Heard - EndweltEndwelt is no stranger to the podcast. They were featured on the segment "Does It Stank" where the guys at the podcast do live reactions and reviews. Upon first listen, there seemed to be something there but it wasn't hitting on all cylinders. So after some time, Endwelt came back with the track "Already Dead" and it was a definite improvement. Ryan sits down and gives Lucky a call to learn more about the band and all that is Endwelt. "Already Dead" is featured on this episode and if you like what you hear you can go check...
2020-11-1757 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 25 with HopeFoolAs COIVD continues to be a part of our daily lives, we learn how to adapt to the new normal. So, we here at the podcast thought it was interesting that HopeFool was formed during COVID. The podcast found them via submission and played a track of theirs on the "Does It Stank" session. Liking the music and the story, they reached out to see how life was for them and to get to know them a little better.The band was born out of emails, texts and zoom conferences. They haven't even played a show. Michael tells...
2020-10-2921 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 24 with RunescarredRising out of the ashes of Austin legends Dead Earth Politics and joining forces with regional heroes Southern Front, Runescarred are hurtling towards success. Veterans of a thousand nights on the road and countless packed clubs, they have worked hard to polish their distinct prog metal assault and confidently stand beside some of the biggest names in the genre as talented musicians and songwriters.Ven and Ryan go down the road of where the band came from, COIVD-19 and its impact on the band. They also take a dabble into some politics in which they go off o...
2020-09-081h 08
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 22 with ResistorAs COIVD-19 is still in full effect, the states that got hit the hardest are doing better than most right now. Ryan found the band Resistor simply just scrolling through Instagram because what else can you do locked in a closet right? Since NY got hit bad, Anthony gives a break down of what happened to him and his friends/family. Anthony provides a very interesting look on what the spread of the virus looked like in NY during the peak.The guys talk about what the shutdown looked like on each others ends. They chat about SXSW...
2020-08-0447 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocket In The Closet - Ep 23 with TelomēreIn this episode, Ryan travels virtually to Toronto, Canada to have a talk with Telomēre. To see how things are going outside of the US, the guy chat about how their government and officials are handling the outbreak. In Canada, the government is supplementing peoples income with a $2k a month stipend to get them through this trying time (this blows Ryan's mind). It is a stark contrast to how its going down in the US (one-time check of $1200). Canada closely watches the US very closely because what happens down here has a round about effect on them....
2020-08-0439 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 21 with Fear of WaterDave hasn’t gotten out much since COIVD-19 set in. From the first of March to the End of May, he left his house only twice to avoid the virus as best as possible. He’s doing fine and in good spirits. The guys gloss over how we got here and talk about Dave’s new music. Dave can do it all when it comes to music. Well almost anything. Since the shutdown here in Austin, TX he took the time to revisit his upcoming music release. So, he's including an instrumental version of all 10 songs. He goe...
2020-07-2942 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 20 with Scrap PileFrom the time this was recorded to air date (2 weeks), COIVD-19 is on the rise again in southern states. Texas is nearing the top of that list. With these episodes, we want to make sure our musicians are doing ok. Jake has seen a reduction in hours in his small town. A lot of his companies work comes from the oil field and with the slowdown of people traveling, his company hit a slowdown period but since has picked back up a little. The last show that Scrap Pile played was the locals only showcase back in March...
2020-07-0737 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet - Ep 19 with Rickshaw Billie's Burger PatrolThe Burger Patrol is a hard rock, groove driven trio that brings you, as they say, “fuzzed out tones” on their 8 string guitars that is largely untapped in their landscape of music. You can definitely hear what they are talking about when you browse their discography. The guys were supposed to be heading to the west coast for the first time but that got shut down quick as the dates were scheduled for April. Then their dates for the east coast were halted along with the third tour, also west coast, that was planned. Since the...
2020-07-0743 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 18 with Zealand The NorthAnother week has past here in America and things are not what they used to be. Protests over the death of George Floyd have sent Americans into the streets. All the meanwhile, COVID-19 cases are back on the rise since a number of states are in Phase Two of re-opening their economies. In some parts of the nation, life is relatively normal looking and if it was't for the mask's, you wouldn't know there was any real threat of a virus.Ryan calls up Adam, one of the guitarist of the 4 piece Instrumental post-rock band (unsure if tha...
2020-06-1539 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 17 with LevelsSo, it has been a minute since the last L.I.C. episode. Partly because Ryan has gone back to work full time as Texas has moved into another phase of reopening their economies. During the down time, the guys at the podcast kept the ball rolling with reviewing new music via their “Google Drive” and “Does It Stank” segments. Fortunately, they found Levels buried deep in the mix. Jacob handles the heavy stings (bass) for Levels by night and is a software engineer by day. So as Jacob said, he wasn’t as affected work-wise, like others were. B...
2020-06-0928 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 16 with HateWakerHateWaker is new to the podcast, and that's OK. Ryan was on the hunt for new music to fill out a show before the COVID-19 lock-down wasn't even talked about at the time. He stumbled across HateWaker by asking around to the other locals. They have only been together for a couple years but have put out some really good tracks. They have found that during the shit down that they are improving on their brand and music as a whole.DOC was written in a night due to Black Craft Cult Wrestling. Ricky gives us the run d...
2020-05-1541 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 15 with The Monster InsideAs with all things COIVD-19, things are becoming more and more hectic. There was some technical difficulties getting this one going but, they made it. Practicing for the band is tough as Cameron (guitarist) lives just north of Austin while the rest of the band lives in Houston. Cameron works in landscaping and for him, things haven't changed too much but he can tell that things are different.Like with most people, Adrian (vocals) has seen a drop in hours where he works as a line cook. Hes down to 25 hours a week but he is still happ...
2020-05-1330 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 14 with Seth Webster of Oh, SleeperSeth joined the band Oh, Sleeper late 2018 and made it official early 2019. If you are not familiar with Oh, Sleeper then you should hit pause and go check out their discography. Its solid (and a personal fav). Seth went on about the beginning of the tour and how everyone got along really well. The line up was stacked with Thousand Below and Bloodline (up and coming band form Dallas, TX). But sadly, the tour had to come to a close with the spreading pandemic and shut downs. Seth explained that he was more at risk to catch/spread...
2020-05-011h 09
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 13 with John Slofkoski of Snake FatherJohn is a busy man. From being an EMS tech on an ambulance as a day job, John also is the vocalist for his band Snake Father. As with everything COVID-19, John has to step up his precautions while on the job. He explains that they are treating everyone as though "they are hot, until they are not". Playing it safe on a daily basis is an understatement for his line of work. John goes into some details about what he is seeing and hearing about the virus as it continues to plague us as a whole.John...
2020-04-261h 11
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 12 with Dr. Christine MannAs Ryan has been making the rounds on people to call, he saw it fitting to contact a local doctor to get the words from those on the front lines. Christine has been practicing medicine for a long time and is now faced with something that no one has seen. COVID-19 is a new strain of virus that has spread causing a global pandemic. Cedar Park isn't a large metro area but yet is a fairly large suburb of Austin and so far Texas hasn't seen an extreme number of cases. We haven't seen any major upticks in our area...
2020-04-2542 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 11 with Shane MillerIn today's episode, Ryan talks with one of his best friends, Shane Miller. Shane and Ryan have been friends around a decade. Shane and Ryan formed a bond over performance cars which then lead to metal. Shane recently moved back to the Round Rock/Austin area and is glad that he did, partly because now he can attend local shows again.As with most things these days, you need a good source of news. The guys really show their love for NPR and good, fact-based reporting so that they can get accurate information brought to them. It is r...
2020-04-231h 11
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 10 with Anthony StevensonAnthony has been running CATIP (Come and Take It Productions) for over a decade. Chris and Ryan met Anthony at Dirty Dog Bar here in Austin TX when they began the Podcast in Nov 2014. CAITP has been supporting the Podcast since 2015 to present. Anthony has grown his business over the years but has also helped grow the local metal/rock scene as well.Since Anthony is one of the bigger players in our community, he has been affected in major way. From booking, promoting and hosting live shows at his venue and at other locations, he has had...
2020-04-211h 20
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 9 with Andy Flores of Xposed UndergroundWell, nothing new to report from here except that Ryan is still in his closet calling people.In this episode, Andy Flores from Xposed Underground was kind enough to take the call.Andy is making due during the COVID-19 pandemic. He owns and operates his own mobile mechanic service. His wok has slowed but he still has customers, mainly consisting of military servicemembers. Ryan can empathize as he is also a mechanic by day. He describes how he goes aboutbeing safe when it comes to interacting with his customers.Andy...
2020-04-2051 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 8 with Drake Fisher of OddfellasLike most people today, Drake is just like the rest dealing with all that is COVID-19. With the majority of the country practicing social distancing, work and band life have taken some turns. Drake, working in construction, has seen a dip but is hopeful that things will pick back up. One of the things he is noticing is that he is seeing families spending more time together outside. Taking walks, playing, kids riding their bikes. Even during tough times, somehow people are still enjoying themselves the best they know how.Oddfellas is relatively new to the podcast as fa...
2020-04-1730 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 7 with Robert Hahn of Overt Enemy*DISCLAIMER* (Ryan and Robert really nerd out on the gear)Ryan reached out to Robert to see what things were like down in the RGV area where Robert lives. Robert is in telecommunications and has been for a long time for his line of work. They talk about how he hasn't been impacted too much due to being able to remotely work. The slight change is that the kids are home and he feels like its summer time. He advises them to grab a spoon and go dig in the dirt like we used to, haha. Ryan refle...
2020-04-161h 05
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 6 with Saul Castillo of Headquarters Film ProductionsSaul Castillo is a good buddy that wears many hats. Vocalist, Guitarist, Videographer and more. Ryan calls to check in. Saul works in the service industry so he was directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He has had to stay home due to his work place reducing staff. Saul goes into detail about how he has been working with Eric Meyer of the Noiz Faktory here in Georgetown, TX. Since the social distancing makes going to live shows hard to do, they are having bands perform in the studio so they can film it and share it with t...
2020-04-1238 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 5 with Hanna BarakatIn the on going phone calls, Ryan rings up Hanna Barakat to see how she is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hanna is doing ok and is taking it day by day like the rest of us. She is a full time musician here in Austin, TX and was really impacted when venues and events started calling it quits. She had plenty of gigs lined up but one by one, they started dropping. That is when she knew, something was up.To re-live memories from the past, Ryan and Hanna talk about how the band was...
2020-04-1041 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 4 with Andy and Blake of KoningsorAs we continue on the journey to talk to the locals, we come to find that both Andy and Blake have been directly affected in their personal lives. We continue to hear that the local band members have been affected due to a lot of them working in the service industry. Andy works in construction and has had to take time off like many others.The good news is that they haven't stopped writing new music. The guys in Koningsor announce some thing new and upcoming that should be good news for fans. The guys...
2020-04-0830 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 3 with Brandon and Dylan of Doubting ThievesAs we continue on our journey to talk to a large amount of band members and people involved with our music scene, Ryan called Brandon, who is all the way in Hereford Texas and Dylan to talk about their day to day.Brandon goes into some detail about his current situation, which with the virus becoming a pandemic, was really bad timing for him in his efforts to move down to Austin Texas. The guys chat about 5G tower conspiracy causing the pandemic (yeah, its a thing), They talk about their writing process and the ne...
2020-04-0625 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In The Closet: Ep 2 with Hunter Nagar of Chernobyl The SecretSo, as everyone is aware, there's a pandemic going on with the COVID-19 virus. We are trying to do our part by staying indoors and social distancing and also, staying in contact with the locals.In this episode, Ryan has a conversation with Hunter Nagar of Chernobyl The Secret, a band based out of Austin, TX. They recently ventured off on tour (and made it back) in early March when the pandemic was really starting to pick up pace. They did a west coast run and Hunter did not have such a great first day or so wh...
2020-04-0535 min
ATX Metal PodcastLocked In the Closet: Ep 1 with Altermind and Bury The RodSince the COVID-19 virus has quickly spread across the globe, we have all had to make adjustments in our lives. Some big, some small. Some of the hardest hit people are musicians. Especially the locals. Now that social distancing has been pushed to stay at home orders buy local governments, we have all been forced to try and figure out how to keep going.Ryan sets up show in his downstairs bedrooms closet due to not being able to go over to the studio at Chirs's house. For us, we have only lost the ability to do in pe...
2020-04-031h 11