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Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsAnthony Martinez From Dark DivineTalkin n stuff2022-07-132h 04Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB Podcast - Benny Qualmann - With Some Friends - Part 2Pt.2 Benny Qualmann…so much to say about this man. So much to say about his band. The guy has done some amazing work. And he’s quite a social butterfly. It’s a pleasure to sit down and learn how to be social with him. We met during a chance encounter in the internet, where I decided to reach out about a show, although I wasn’t planning on taking anymore shows on. It ended up being one of the greatest decisions. Benny’s band With Some Friends brings a massively bass-heavy dynamic, while sprinkling in beautiful melodic clean bits and a...2022-02-1446 minLowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsBenny Qualmann - With Some Friends - LLHB part 1Pt.1 Benny Qualmann…so much to say about this man. So much to say about his band. The guy has done some amazing work. And he’s quite a social butterfly. It’s a pleasure to sit down and learn how to be social with him. We met during a chance encounter in the internet, where I decided to reach out about a show, although I wasn’t planning on taking anymore shows on. It ended up being one of the greatest decisions. Benny’s band With Some Friends brings a massively bass-heavy dynamic, while sprinkling in beautiful melodic clean bits and a...2022-02-071h 11Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB New Years Special with Albert Ortiz From ViedmaHappy New Years! With Albert Ortiz2022-01-011h 47Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Greg Moir from Withering EarthOn the 12th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Greg Moir!2021-12-241h 55Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Dante Parenti and Zakary Warner from Catcher And The RyeOn the 11th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Dante and Zakary!2021-12-231h 39Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Michael RomanOn the 10th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Michael Roman!2021-12-221h 35Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Eric Mann and Alex Enos from Heaven's VoidOn the 9th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Eric Mann and Alex Enos!2021-12-211h 47Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Josh Sin from The SinemaOn the 8th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Josh Sin!2021-12-201h 21Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Alex Thompson from ImpulsesOn the 7th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Alex Thompson!2021-12-191h 40Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Josh Lopez from Laser PraiserOn the 6th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Josh Lopez!2021-12-181h 52Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Anthony Martinez from Cold Subject and Dark DivineOn the 5th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Anthony Martinez!2021-12-171h 37Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Devin Ingelido from VariantOn the 4th day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Devin Ingelido!2021-12-161h 32Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Thomas Filbert from Secret KeeperOn the 3rd day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Thomas Filbert!2021-12-151h 41Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Dylan Hart Kleinhans From NoselfOn the 2nd day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. Dylan Hart Kleinhans!2021-12-141h 36Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLLHB 12 Days of Christmas Johnny Nobody From Kill The ImposterOn the 1st day of Christmas Lowland gave to me.. JOHNNY NOBODY!2021-12-131h 34Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands TrailerAll stories have a beginning, and this is ours.2021-12-1200 minLowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsVikings Have Emotions Too - Greg Moir of Withering EarthI honestly walked into this episode uncertain of how it would go. Though I had a huge amount of respect for Greg and Withering Earth, love how they put themselves together and execute, I was never the worlds biggest Viking metal fan.But this may have been the most emotional and connected episodes we’ve yet to do. Greg spoke with such certainty and passion about what he does and loves. So much so that he got chills every time he dove deeply into a topic. It was incredibly inspiring, and showcased him as such a genuinely co...2021-06-011h 55Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsThe Secret behind Secret Keeper - Thomas FilbertThomas is one of the sad kings of the band Secret Keeper. If you know them, you’ve probably cried to one or two of their songs before. But Thomas isn’t just a band guy, he’s one of the most multifunctional artists we’ve gotten to speak with.Aside from Secret Keeper, Thomas is the owner of Vratim drum shoes. A drum shoe company who has worked with names such as Alex Rüdinger, Thomas Lang, and countless others. And to add to his list of artistry, he’s s phenomenal graphic designer, who has pro...2021-05-251h 41Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsWhat is the Shape of the Universe? With Alex Thomson of ImpulsesOne of the most wild conversations we’ve yet to have. Reaching FAR outside of music, into more philosophical debate, Alex Thomson explains and expands a world that most of us don’t dare to venture towards.Alex and I have always gone deep into conversational rabbit holes, so I’m incredibly thankful we were able to naturally capture that for the podcast. Find Impulses music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/32k3VyCqtB0LLdelwxHmoC?si=KenxbWNmRJ-QSOHv84uDXwBecome a Cherry, join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352121335825033/2021-05-181h 41Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsHigh socks with Josh Lopez of Laser PraiserLaser Praiser is a hidden gem in our little local scene. They bring incredible guitar work, fun song writing and structuring, and a phenomenal voice is that Josh Lopez.Josh is a super creative, and humbly talented singer and guitarist. It was a pleasure to get to know him, as I had just found out about his band...and now I’m glad to bring them to you.Listen to Laser Praiser:https://open.spotify.com/artist/48pbtGPItvPOYlwgDTBCIa?si=CmYiMgNtTIOg0iQCHk1i9QBecome a Cherry join the Facebook group:https://ww...2021-05-111h 52Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsI brought you flours with Nancy Crozier of Days SpentNancy has been in the Brevard metal and hardcore scene for YEARS now. She’s been in more bands than I can name, so I’ll just name my favorite of her past bands Meridian. Now the vocalist of hardcore band Days Spent, she is unleashing the energy that the scene has been missing since her last project.This was a great and fun conversation, diving into topics we haven’t gotten to touch on yet with any previous guest...including baking?!?Find Days Spent music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Mh6Fuodsb...2021-05-041h 29Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsNu-Shame with NoSelf’a Dylan KleinhansIf you frequent shows in Central Florida, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of NoSelf. Really separating themselves from other bands, they bring an immense amount of life energy that you can’t help joining in on. You’ll find yourself jumping and bouncing to the beat of each of their songs, mesmerized by the perfectly timed performances of their entire band.Dylan brings an inspiring amount of energy on stage, yet, is surprisingly calming to talk to. His drive to put himself out there and give every performance all of his energy is something we can a...2021-04-271h 36Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsChillin’ in his Sweats - Joey Prendergast of RiversMaybe an odd person for me to write an introduction up for but here goes.Joey is one of the most talented and learning-driven musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. If there’s a problem, he will teach himself the solution. And if there’s a challenge, he’s always found a way to overcome it. Learning some of the most impossible vocal phrasing’s, cadences, paces, and being the tech guy in Rivers, it’s been an honor to work alongside him.Djam Rivers’ music here:https://open.spotify.c...2021-04-201h 38Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsA Schizophrenic Story with Josh Sin of The SinemaJosh is an entertainer in the truest sense. Embodying different characters on stage, performing with an intensity that keeps your attention, and creating worlds of meaning in his songs.Howie and Josh dominated this conversation as Chris  struggles along beside them. This is one of the wildest conversations we’ve yet to have.Check out The Sinema here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/4iGyKWEXuvyrRK3GmmXz8v?si=SZ40R5CnQHSzPCvCftSEywBecome a Cherry join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/352121335825033/?ref=shareSubscribe to our You...2021-04-131h 21Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands“Goodlord” - Wesley Mitchel and Jono Sanchez of GoonlordGoodlord it’s Goonlord! We know them for their sludgey riffs and huge sounding vocals. But you won’t believe how these songs are created...Wesley is one of the sweetest dudes, who continues to push himself to find new talents. Jono is the riff king, who really knows how to throw down on stage, if you haven’t seen Goonlord live....you’re missing out.Does this conversation get us a Liquid Death sponsorship?? Let’s make it happen.Goonlord’s music:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/08bXm0i1H3qlgxCA28v...2021-04-061h 39Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsPentatonics and smashed instruments with Rob Mahoney and Collin Morrison of Breathing TheoryWe all know Rob Mahoney is the pentatonic King, trying to keep the in the box playing alive. Collin divulges a shocking story of burying a guitar. This guys are the power duo of shred behind Breathing Theory.We talked a ton about their new material and how it was working with a top rated producer, how that affected their sound and the process of writing this material. This episode is definitely fun for the music nerds/guitarists. Share it with your nerd friends!Breathing Theory’s music:Become a Che...2021-03-301h 34Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands“Pseudo Pretentious Way of Having to Say Nothing” with Eric Mann and Alex Eños of Heaven’s VoidThere’s a new band around. Their name is Heaven’a Void, consisting of THE Eric Mann and backed by Alex, Glen, and Omar (who I was told needs to hang out at shows and talk to more people).Anybody who knows Eric Mann knows he’s a hilarious, and a great conversation. Accompanied by Alex (who gasps for air the entire time), the two offer us a fun, high energy and interesting slew of conversation. Buckle up...this one gets wild.Heaven’s Voids Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0AJBpZNihKVYFSpB5FSQcP?si=Uqq99Fns...2021-03-231h 47Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands“I did not want to be famous for that” With Michael Roman of Our Last StoryMike Roman...man this episode doubles as an ab workout cause personally, I can’t stop laughing. This guys energy and sense of humor is right in line with ours, so we really got into it in this one.I’m not too sure how else to describe this one...all I know is we need YOUR help, WHERE is crabcore made for? We already know it’s not the backyard. Find out some of our answers, and join our Facebook group to continue the conversation with us.https://www.facebook.com/groups/352121335825033/?ref=shareOur...2021-03-161h 35Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands"Ya dead to me" with Johnny Nobody of Kill The ImposterIs his real name ACTUALLY Johnny Nobody? Johnny is one of the most driven, and straight to the point guys I know. He won’t beat around the bush with you, and he definitely didn’t in this episode. Johnny Nobody of The Kill The Imposters needs no introduction but I will say, he’s a force of nature, and one of the kindest dudes you’ll ever meet.Kill The Imposter’s Music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VmNx70MpaeTxBkhBavrVu?si=XExLbLiGRkioReQoqopVAAJoin the Lowland Heavy Bands Facebook g...2021-03-091h 34Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsHe saved a HorsePuppy and your musical career - Devin Ingelido of VariantThis is the absolute most informative episode for musicians. I was so into this one because Devin is a genius. His work ethic is unparalleled, and his drive to bring Variant to life is inspiring.Devin teaches us how to play Spotify’s game, how to really gain traction in the streaming world, and how to save a horsepuppy.No secret, Variant is the biggest kept secret in the Central Florida Scene.Check out their music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2aOw92YZLjQSXwvBxovaHB?si=oDRcfqyHTke-kraLGwFB2ABecome a Cherry, jo...2021-03-021h 32Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsA long road to The House of Blues and beyond with Cory Britt of Breathing TheorySinger of one of Central Florida’s longest standing bands, the guy who has rebuilt countless times, pushed the limits of his own doubts, carried on no matter what the obstacle...the man with the voice of an angelic choir, singled down into one voice, the one and only....Cory Britt. Cory has STORIES. And we didn’t have enough time to comb through all of them, but we did manage to extract an immense amount of passion condensed into a few stories. From the beginning of Breathing Theory, to current times, Cory shares as many memo...2021-02-231h 42Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsHot Topics with Cold Subject's Anthony MartinezWe got to chill (get it?) with Cold Subject’s frontman Anthony Martinez. This guy is an absolute snowball of potential, as you’ll find out. We dive into the cold truth of how he became the vocalist, what their image is all about, and a whole tundra of bone-chilling conversations.Anthony is an avid Lacroix drinker so bring him one at his next show! We really do love this guy, and we know you will too ♥️Find Cold Subject’s music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c25fpYwnfaUskPSPaOE9w?si=Cdkt4rV...2021-02-161h 37Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsDid we just join a cult? Catcher and the RyeWe got into some seriously dark stuff with Zak Warner and Dante Parenti of Catcher and the Rye....as you could expect. Satan, witchcraft, rituals, BAND INITIATIONS??And of course I finally got to ask the question we all have been waiting for.... WHY THE MAKEUP?! The answer is way deeper than I could have imagined.If you’ve ever wondered if what they do and look like is an act, or if it’s their day to day lives, LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.Join their cvlt on Spotify here:https://open...2021-02-091h 39Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsAlbert Ortiz of Viedma is a Volcano of knowledgeAlbert is an absolute genius who erupts honest and life changing knowledge and perspective while we dive into the hidden...and not so hidden meanings of Viedma’s songs. Howie hurt himself before this episode so..he couldn’t be a part of it...although I’m not sure what a hurt arm has to do with talking to us. Anyways send him flowers I guess.Cohosted by Brian Fry of The Myriad ♥️Check out Viedma’s music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uVIrIxOEIjdYzmfsVTJa9?si=5KCZAbF8TrG5NOObpkrR3w2021-02-021h 47Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands"I Didnt Write That.." Sebastian Osorio and Justin Ramos of ImpulsesThese are some of the kindest dudes we’ve gotten to meet, their dynamic is beautiful. Not to mention...the Impulsive peanut gallery (no pun intended-....yeah pun intended).  Before we talked I was told “yeah dude, I pretty much wrote -insert multiple song names-“....I guess as we dug through we learned this was a massive group effort...I still have no clue who writes this stuff, all I know is...”yeah I didn’t write that”.Check out Impulses on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/32k3VyCqtB0LLdelwxHmoC?si=vgW-DmLtT_yocEpz7cykuA2021-01-261h 32Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands“Long Story” Stephen James of Dare DefyStephen James from Dare Defy sits down to basically tell us his life story. This man holds nothing back. This is the perfect “learn from other’s mistakes” episode, as Stephen opens up about his life and struggles he has overcame.Follow Dare Defy on Spotify here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YCTqlXMya2WMZwJU5ypPR?si=Z3Sen69wR62SgJYUB_OwfAIf you enjoy our conversations please consider rating, subscribing, and leaving a review for us on your favorite podcast platforms. If you do, we will prove our love to you ♥️-Chris & Howie2021-01-191h 12Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy Bands“Loosely”, Brian Fry of The MyriadWe’re finally doing it! The Lowland Heavy Band Podcast is alive! Episode 1 we sit down with Brian Fry of The Myriad and “loosely” dive into the lyrical concept behind the “Constructing Oblivion” EP.Not going to lie, Brian Fry is a tough nut to crack but a genius lyricist with a beautiful, poetic way with words. If you are not familiar with them here they are!https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lQQFq88jnFOIdd3dBLEeu?si=Qlm3Q4pSSi2B2am7Veo0tgWhy are we doing this?Artists don’t get the chance t...2021-01-121h 26Lowland Heavy BandsLowland Heavy BandsIntro TrailerWe bring you Lowland Heavy Bands!https://www.facebook.com/groups/352121335825033/?ref=share2021-01-0900 min