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Riff Worship#72 - Cursed - IIAfter the dissolution of ⁠The Swarm aka Knee Deep In the Head⁠, several of its members joined forces to start a new band.As veterans of the Southern Ontario hardcore scene, this project mirrored a familiar intensity of their contemporaries and past efforts.However, their seamless fusion of catchy rock hooks, black metal melancholia, and doom-inspired riffage solidified the group as an anomaly in their era.Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss ⁠Cursed⁠ and their classic sophomore album, ⁠II⁠2024-08-281h 30

Riff Worship#71 - Slipknot - Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)As the ‘90s came to a close, Slipknot unleashed their eventual multi-platinum “debut” album seemingly out of nowhere. They quickly followed this up with arguably the heaviest album to crack the Billboard Top 5.The rapid success and constant touring during this period placed a lot of pressure on Slipknot’s nine members and strained their relationships with each other. With the band on the verge of a breakup, they turned their attention to other projects and went their separate ways.They reconvened a few years later in Los Angeles alongside a new, eccentric producer to begin wo...2024-08-211h 51

Riff Worship#70 - Grief - Come to GriefComing up in the chaotic Massachusetts crust punk scene, Terry Savastano dreamed of playing heavier and slower. Much slower. Affirmed by the likes of Black Sabbath, Saint Vitus, and Winter, Savastano recruited his bandmates in Disrupt to explore this vastly uncharted territory.With a name that feels more like a mission statement, this new band evoked complete anguish and despair both aesthetically and sonically.This is especially evident on their debut full-length, an under-appreciated classic in its time that helped paved the way for others to tune low and play slow. Please join us this...2024-08-141h 35

Riff Worship#69 - Ampere - All Our Tomorrows End TodayFour roommates and mainstays of the Massachusetts punk scene set out to start an abstract and noisy side project together. As their other bands folded, however, this eventually became the main focus and overtime developed into one of the most influential acts in chaotic hardcore. Join us this week as we discuss Ampere’s lightning-fast All Our Tomorrows End TodayRecommendations:Longings - Dreams In RedDimension - DemoGold Dust - The Late Great Gold DustCollapsed Skull - Your Father's Rage Evaporated In The SunJerry Cantrell - I Want BloodFit For An Autopsy - The...2024-08-071h 19

Riff Worship#68 - The Cramps - Bad Music for Bad People w/ Justin Pearson (Three One G, Deaf Club, The Locust)Channeling the obscure sounds of the ‘50s, b-horror aesthetics, and a fierce eroticism, The Cramps have captivated waves of impressionable teenagers for decades.This was especially the case for Justin Pearson (Three One G, Deaf Club, The Locust), who witnessed the band’s raw live performance at a young age, cementing his path in music.Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss the influential and “unauthorized” compilation, Bad Music for Bad PeopleFollow Three One G on Facebook, Instagram, & XRecommendations: NPR WARSAWWASRAW - sensitizer Help - 2053 Stress P...2024-07-311h 04

Riff Worship#66 - Baroness - Blue Record w/ Chained to the Bottom of the OceanOn Baroness’ second full-length, guitarist/vocalist John Baizley is joined by his longtime friend, Peter Adams. Much like the hosts of this show, the two were instrumental in each other’s exploration of heavy music. Rather than fighting their influences, the band also began leaning into their Southern musical roots, which are featured prominently on this album.Riff Worship is happy to be joined by Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean this week to discuss the many guitar leads, disco beats, and mysterious lyrical themes of Baroness’Blue Record.Obsession Destruction is OUT NOW via Re...2024-07-171h 28

Riff Worship#65 - Faith No More - Angel DustAfter the massive success of The Real Thing, label executives and management within Faith No More’s circle were itching for another MTV smash hit. However, extensive touring to promote the album exhausted the band and left them yearning for something far less conventional. Despite plenty of discouragement, Faith No More emerged with one of their most challenging, successful, and strangest offerings to date. Please join us in celebrating Faith No More’sAngel DustRecommendations: Gel - Persona Kowloon Walled City - Piecework Chubby and the Gang - And Then There Were... Dead Cross - II Peel...2024-07-101h 39

Riff Worship#64 - Orchid - Chaos Is MeThe ‘90s served as a transitional era for hardcore punk and while many shed themselves of their ethos to get ahead, others dug their heels in and continued to push boundaries. Four college students in Amherst, Massachusetts did just that in 1999, unleashing 11 tracks of their own chaotic and dissonant version of hardcore.Although the band was short-lived and relatively unknown at time, the album has since become a staple of the underground and its influence is still felt today. Join us this week as we celebrate Orchid’s debut full-length Chaos Is MeRecommendations: Spec...2024-07-031h 24

Riff Worship#62 - CowardiceDistance, lineup changes, a global pandemic... Northeastern doom quintet Cowardice have persevered through it all to bring you their latest offering, Atavist. An album several years in the making, this is the band's most daring and expansive work to date.This week Austin is joined by Mark and Julian to discuss the new album and what lies ahead for Cowardice!Atavist is OUT NOW via Riff Merchant Records (US) & Burning World Records (EU)Follow Cowardice on Facebook & InstagramRecommendations: Doldrum - The Knocking, Or The Story of the Sound that...2024-06-191h 21

Riff Worship#61 - Thou (Part 5)All good things must come to an end... In this 5th and final episode in our series on Baton Rouge collective Thou, we’re joined by members of the band to discuss their latest album UmbilicalUmbilical is OUT NOW via Sacred Bones RecordsFollow Thou on Instagram & XRecommendations: "Hero Of The Day" - Metallica Alice In Chains - Alice In Chains Nine Inch Nails - Pretty Hate Machine Sinéad O'Connor - Lion and the Cobra Supplicate - Skulk GEL - Only Constant Turnstile - Glow On Jesse Wel...2024-06-122h 11

Riff Worship#60 - Lamb of God - Ashes of the Wake20 years old and just as relevant, Lamb of God’s Ashes of the Wake cemented the band as a frontrunner of the newly coined “New Wave of American Heavy Metal." With an emphasis on songwriting and a scathing critique of the former administration, Lamb of God took a leap of faith in signing a deal with a major label. Join us in celebrating a breakthrough and massive metal milestone!Recommendations: "Frailty" - Gruesome Thou - Umbilical The Hope Conspiracy - Tools of Oppression / Rule by DeceptionFor all updates on the show, follow us here: @RiffW...2024-06-051h 46

Riff Worship#57 - Thou (Part 3)This week on Riff Worship we continue our dissection of Thou with their 2014 album Heathen: a 75-minute exploration of the natural world through self-affirming lyricism, lush acoustic interludes, and colossal riffs.Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones RecordsFollow Thou on Instagram & TwitterRIP Steve Albini: Nirvana - In Utero Songs: Ohio - Magnolia Electric Co. Magnolia Electric Co. - Josephine METZ - Strange Peace Super Unison - Stella Slint - Tweez Slint - Slint Shellac - 1000 Hurts Shellac - To All Trains The Stooges - The Weirdness High On Fire...2024-05-151h 43

Riff Worship#55 - Thou (Part 2)Following their debut Tyrant, Thou experienced an unprecedented wave of inspiration that produced material for various EPs, splits, and future full-lengths within a few short years.In the second installment of our deep dive series, we'll discuss their dismal sophomore effort Peasantas well as the multi-faceted third album Summit.Umbilical drops May 31st via Sacred Bones RecordsFollow Thou on Instagram & TwitterRecommendations: Big Garden - To the Rind Amblare - Amblare Bongripper - Empty Leeway - Born To ExpireFor all updates on the show, follow us here...2024-05-012h 10

Riff Worship#54 - Thou (Part 1)Welcome to the first episode in our four-part series on the highly prolific band Thou. For nearly two decades, this Baton Rouge collective has continuously defied expectations and challenged audiences alike. Channeling influences of '90s proto-grunge, DIY hardcore punk ethos, and their Louisiana predecessors, Thou transcend genre boundaries and redefine the meaning of "heaviness."This week we discuss the band's pummeling debut record Tyrant and highlight our favorite collabs, covers, EPs, & splits!Recommendations: Thou - "I Feel Nothing When You Cry" Full Of Hell - "Coagulated Bliss" Gatecreeper - "Masterpiece of C...2024-04-242h 08

Riff Worship#53 - Xander Bradley & John Riley (Slimelord, Cryptic Shift)This week on Riff Worship we are joined by Xander Bradley & John Riley of Slimelord to discuss the muck and grime behind their debut full-length Chytridiomycosis RelinquishedWe also dive into their equally elaborate project Cryptic Shift, their upcoming live shows, and the haunting nature of the UK's geese populationChytridiomycosis Relinquished is OUT NOW via 20 Buck SpinFollow Slimelord on Facebook & InstagramFollow Cryptic Shift on Facebook& InstagramRecommendations: Afterbirth - In But Not Of Japan - Gentlemen Take Polaroids Malignancy - ...Discontinued Atræ Bilis - Aumicide M...2024-04-171h 10

Riff Worship#52 - High On Fire - Death Is This CommunionWith three albums and years of hard touring under their belt, it should have been business as usual for Matt Pike and Des Kensel. However, there was a renewed sense of vigor with the addition of bassist/collaborator Jeff Matz as well as Jack Endino behind the board. Oakland stoner metal barbarians High On Fire were ready to lay waste on album number four. Please join us in celebrating High On Fire's breakthrough album Death Is This CommunionRecommendations: BIG|BRAVE - A Chaos Of Flowers Sumac - The Healer Deaf Club w/ The H...2024-04-101h 29

Riff Worship#51 - Shadows Fall - The War WithinWith the New Wave of American Heavy Metal on the rise, Boston’s Shadows Fall stood out from their peers by tapping into their varied influences. Be it ‘90s melodeath, Bay Area Thrash, Pantera, Queensrÿche, Skid Row… the band expanded upon these touchstones and created a modern metal classic.Join us this week on Riff Worship as we celebrate Shadows Fall’sThe War WithinRecommendations: Gatecreeper - "The Black Curtain" Gouge Away - Deep Sage Chimaira - The Impossibility of ReasonFor all updates on the show, follow us here: @distortion...2024-04-031h 33

Riff WorshipVocal Distortion: Dave Hofer & John MendolaThis episode of Vocal Distortion originally aired on WONC/FM89.1 on Monday, March 25, 2024. We were joined by Chicago-based archivist, librarian, writer, and Degenerate Synapse vocalist Dave Hofer. Hofer discussed his DIY beginnings in DuPage County, touring with Brutal Truth, Reckless Records, his work on the latest Charles Bronson box set, and much more! Special guest John Mendola is also featured in this interview. Mendola has been a longtime figure of the Chicagoland hardcore scene as a member Kungfu Rick, Authority Abuse, HeWhoCorrupts, Eunuchs, and Gun Kata. Music from this broadcast has been removed...2024-03-261h 33

Riff Worship#48 - Discordance Axis - The Inalienable DreamlessSometimes a record comes along that changes the way you perceive extreme music. Whether it intended to or not, Discordance Axis’ third & final album rewrote the book on grindcore which influence can be felt today.After a two-year hiatus, Discordance Axis recorded, mixed, & mastered their epitaph in just four days. No click track. No headphones. Just a lightning in a bottle recording session with three musicians firing on all cylinders. It combined the emotional and impactful lyricism of Jon Chang backed by the undeniable fury of Rob Marton and Dave Witte.Join us this week on Riff Worship as we di...2024-03-131h 17

Riff Worship#47 - Sean Ingram (Coalesce)From splits with The Get Up Kids to western-inspired instrumentals, Coalesce has never bothered to ask “Why?” but rather “Why the hell not?” That seems to be the mindset behind their appearance at this year’s Furnace Fest, their first live performance in nearly 12 years. This week we are joined Coalesce frontman Sean Ingram to discuss the upcoming festival date as well as some future reissues through Relapse Records, his newest project Heirs, skateboarding, and more!Follow Coalesce on Facebook, Instagram, and XFollow Heirs on InstagramFor all updates on the show, f...2024-03-061h 59

Riff Worship#46 - Killswitch Engage - The End of HeartacheAfter the release of the now-classicAlive or Just Breathing, Western Massachusetts-based Killswitch Engage experienced a set back that could stifle many bands on the verge of success.With the sudden departure of original (and current) frontman Jesse Leach, the band was forced to find a suitable replacement. Through an extensive search, they found their vocalist in Blood Has Been Shed’s Howard Jones who quickly joined the band on the road as well as the studio to craft their follow-up album. The rest, as they say, is history.Join us in celebrating a landmark metalcore al...2024-02-281h 35

Riff Worship#43 - Soundgarden - BadmotorfingerShortly after the release of their major label debut, Seattle's Soundgarden found themselves at a crossroads. Founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto parted ways with the band, leaving a massive hole to fill. Moreover, Soundgarden had exhausted their entire vault of songs on previous releases, compelling them to start from scratch.In early 1991, however, guitarist & vocalist Chris Cornell experienced an unprecedented wave of creativity which birthed new ideas for Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and an upcoming Cameron Crowe film set in Seattle. Despite the daunting search for Hiro's replacement, newcomer Ben Shepherd proved himself more than capable of the role, injecting...2024-02-071h 29

Riff Worship#42 - Bolt Thrower - War MasterAlongside their English contemporaries in Carcass & Napalm Death, Coventry’s Bolt Thrower helped define extreme music throughout the late 80s & 90s. Their 3rd full-length, War Master, bridged the gap between their frantic grindcore roots and the pummeling, mid-paced death metal of future releases. Songs like “Profane Creation”, “Cenotaph”, and the album’s titular track make the listener feel as though they’re on the battlefield of an epic, futuristic war with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we celebrate Bolt Thrower’s thunderous 1991 album War MasterRecommendations: Punch - Nothing Lasts Rong - wormhat P...2024-01-3155 min

Riff Worship#41 - Eyehategod - DopesickEyehategod's approach to extreme music quickly set them apart from their contemporaries in the New Orleans scene. While many of these groups took influence from band's like Black Sabbath and the Melvins, Eyehategod's feedback-fueled sound was far more abrasive, bleaker, and grating. The lyrics, while satirical at times, dove head first into themes of addiction and trauma. This was reality, and the music reflected it.With a few full-lengths, 7-inch's, & splits under their belt, the band worked alongside producer Billy Anderson (Buzzoven, Neurosis, Sleep) and scene veteran Pepper Keenan (Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Graveyard Rodeo) to help shape their third...2024-01-241h 27

Riff Worship#40 - Crowbar - Odd Fellows RestAs our Sammy Duet trilogy comes to a close, we look to his first of three albums with Louisiana legends Crowbar. By 1998, Crowbar had proved they were beyond capable of writing earth shattering riffs. On their 5th album, however, they sought to evolve this sound through dynamics that previous albums had lacked. This is especially evident on tracks like “December’s Spawn” and the sludge metal anthem “Planets Collide”. These songs not only make room for atmosphere and melody but manage to retain the band’s classic heaviness. It’s both a celebration of the past and look at what was to come. J...2024-01-171h 25

Riff Worship#39 - Acid Bath - When the Kite String PopsIn this 2nd installment of our Sammy Duet trilogy, we look back to where it all began. While bands like Crowbar and Eyehategod were starting to make waves in the city of New Orleans, a group of outliers were creating noise well ahead of their time further south. They wore their influences on their sleeves combining the grooves of Sabbath, the intensity of Discharge, and the artistry of The Doors. No idea was left on the table, which made for a very eclectic debut release. With artwork that perfectly matched the album's dark lyrical themes, it instantly made a statement...2024-01-101h 17

Riff Worship#38 - Goatwhore - A Haunting CurseWith two albums under their belt and a newly signed deal with the legendary Metal Blade Records, Louisiana’s own Goatwhore were primed for domination. The band was out to make a statement, recruiting a young Zack Simmons behind the kit and extreme music veteran Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Hate Eternal) to help mold their sound. Combined with a bit of spite towards the detractors, Goatwhore were about to let loose an unrelenting fury onto the underground landscape. As our first episode of the year, take a trip down to the Deep South as we discuss Goatwhore’s 2006 violent opus A Ha...2024-01-031h 14

Riff Worship#36 - Twisted Sister - A Twisted ChristmasWhen reuniting after nearly two decades apart, the last thing fans expected of legendary New Jersey/New York hard rock band Twisted Sister was an ode to the most festive time of year. In 2006 the band released their final album which had a twisted take on all things holly & jolly...What if the Ramones sped up Sinatra? Or Iron Maiden added guitar harmonies to a Bing Crosby classic? Twisted Sister perfectly blends the classics with nods to their heroes for a fun, schlock-filled, hard rock Christmas record!Join Austin, Dylan, & Swindle Claus as they celebrate the holidays with Twisted Sister's...2023-12-201h 12

Riff Worship#35 - Alice In Chains - Jar Of FliesAlice In Chains had toured the world with the release of their massively successful sophomore album Dirt. By the time they returned to Seattle, however, two big changes had occurred. The band parted ways with their original bassist Mike Starr and they were unexpectedly evicted from their home. Fortunately, guitarist Jerry Cantrell had booked time with engineer Toby Wright during their tour under the guise of collaborating on new material. Unbeknownst to Wright, the band had nothing. After spending the last few years in front of high-watt amplifiers, ⁠Alice In Chains⁠ felt they desperately needed a palette cleanser. They moved into...2023-12-131h 17

Riff Worship#34 - NOFX - The DeclineAs the millennium was drawing to an end and a presidential election coming into play, NOFX’s outspoken songwriter “Fat” Mike Burkett began examining the American sensibility.What he found was selfishness, materialism, and several issues embedded in American culture that struck a chord (or riff) with him. With these themes weighing heavily on his mind and an extensive library of riffs to pull from, Fat Mike set out to create the band's magnum opus… an 18-minute-long, multifaceted, punk rock symphony.This week on Riff Worship, join us in celebrating NOFX’s “The Decline"Recommendations: Carnal Tomb - Embalmed In Decay Escuel...2023-12-0659 min

Riff Worship#32 - Megadeth - Countdown to ExtinctionAfter unleashing one of thrash metal’s crowning achievements with Rust in Peace, Megadeth were confronted with an important question: “Where do we go from here?” Would they continue down a path of technical precision or shy away from it completely? Anticipating the evolving music trends of the era, Dave Mustaine answered with something in the middle. While retaining the precision of the preceding album, this new release also incorporated more traditional song structures and larger than life hooks resulting in what was to become Megadeth’s most successful album. Join us this week on Riff Worship as we discuss the meta...2023-11-221h 29

Riff Worship#31 - Motörhead - 1916Motörhead had experienced a lot of adversity and change by the time they reached the ‘90s. With a four year gap between releases, the band traded one tumultuous record label relationship for the next and leader Lemmy Kilmister made the continental move from England to LA. This was a time for reinvention, but in true Motörhead fashion that just meant putting out the best version of what the band had to offer and that was loud, fast rock ‘n’ roll. Join us in celebrating a hidden gem of sorts from a band that was known for doing what the...2023-11-151h 28

Riff Worship#27 - Agoraphobic Nosebleed - AgorapocalypseWith humble beginnings in Pig Destroyer guitarist Scott Hull’s bedroom, Agoraphobic Nosebleed quickly took on a life of its own in the underground. While having rarely played live the band’s first decade was prolific to say the least, featuring several splits, EPs, and full-length releases. The formula was effective: “micro-length” arrangements combined with programmed drum parts at insanely fast tempos and tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek lyrical concepts.2009 stands as an anomaly for the band. Much of their catalog by this time captured the band with an almost improvised, raw intensity but perhaps lacked weight. However, Agorapho...2023-10-181h 07

Riff Worship#26 - Death - Individual Thought PatternsChuck Schuldiner was never one to follow the herd. Dissatisfied with the limitations many extreme metal bands had placed on themselves, Schuldiner always strived to set Death apart lyrically and musically. Each era of the band contains a distinct sonic quality, and with the technical proficiency and introspective themes of their fourth album Human it was clear they had matured.Much of this progress can be attested to the inclusion of Cynic members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert along with metal bass pioneer Steve Di Giorgio. Schuldiner always surrounded himself with musicians capable of elevating his music...2023-10-111h 13

Riff Worship#25 - Cattle Decapitation (Part 4)In the final installment of our Cattle Decapitation career-long deep dive, we dig into an era that may yield the most challenging and polarizing music of their discography.As we plunged into the end of the world with the massive Death Atlas, no one could have predicted that the album cycle would be marred with an almost 2-year pause due to a global pandemic.With no touring for the foreseeable future, the band continued to write what would eventually become their most recent offering Terrasite. If one thing was clear, 2023 cemented that Cattle Decapitation was...2023-10-042h 17

Riff Worship#24 - Cattle Decapitation (Part 3)If Cattle Decapitation had called it quits after the release of The Harvest Floor, their career would have been considered exceptional. After spending the better part of a decade touring the world and churning out a series of genre-defining records, what more did they need to prove? This question can be liberating for an artist. If you’ve accomplished your goals, you may not be as reluctant to break the rules, subvert expectations, and explore new territory. This is exactly the mindset that ushered in a “2nd career” for Cattle Decapitation. The band challenged themselves, beginning their long-standing relationship with p...2023-09-271h 52

Riff Worship#23 - Cattle Decapitation (Part 2)With the release of their Metal Blade Records debut, Cattle Decapitation seemed focused on creating an album more akin to their death metal predecessors on To Serve Man. However, an evolution would occur over the next few years that would set them apart from the many trends in metal and hardcore throughout this time. It was clear that the band’s technical prowess and songwriting ability had grown by leaps and bounds on Humanure. The band would take this growth and fine tune it into a career highlight on Karma.Bloody.Karma. In 2009 we received The Harvest Floor: a mo...2023-09-201h 58

Riff Worship#22 - Cattle Decapitation (Part 1)There are some bands in extreme music whose catalog is so vital to the genre that it would be impossible to accurately describe in a single episode. It's been nearly 30 years since their inception and yet San Diego's Cattle Decapitationcontinue to evolve, releasing some of the best death metal of their career while others may have become stale or hung it up along the way. Over the next few weeks, Austin & Dylan will be taking a good look at Cattle Decapitation's extensive history as well as each of their 10 full-lengths. In this introductory episode, they'll cover the band's origins...2023-09-131h 24

Riff Worship#21 - Tribulation - Down BelowThis week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan continue their plunge into the world of Swedish metal with Tribulation's 2018 opus 'Down Below': a vampiric, genre-bending masterclass in songwriting, atmosphere, and all things the riff. It's exactly the kind of record that was written for the fan in the front row and the die-hard in the back of the house!Recommendations:Harms Way - "Devour"Wolves In The Throne Room - "Twin Mouthed Spring"Melissa - 'II'Incantation - "Invocation (Chthonic Merge) X"END - "Gaping Wounds of Earth"Green Lung - "Mountain Throne"Bad Religion - 'Suffer'2023-09-0648 min

Riff Worship#20 - Andy LaRocque (King Diamond)This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan are joined by guitar virtuoso & record producer Andy LaRocque (King Diamond, Sonic Train Studios) to discuss owning & operating a recording studio, his origins in riff writing, as well as the 35th anniversary of King Diamond's ThemRecommendations:"Welcome Home" by King Diamond"Sleepless Nights" by King Diamond"A Mansion in Darkness" by King DiamondFor all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, ⁠⁠⁠⁠WONC.org⁠⁠⁠⁠, & the ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio app⁠⁠⁠⁠RIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5 2023-08-3049 min

Riff Worship#19 - James Wallwork (Faerie Ring)This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan are joined by James Wallwork of Faerie Ring to discuss their latest riff infused offering 'WEARY TRAVELER' (out NOW via King Volume Records), working with Alex Kercheval (Coven, Postal Recording), cycling, Dick Dale, & more!Order 'Weary Traveler': https://kingvolume.8merch.us/product/faerie-ring-weary-traveler-lp/Recommendations: Dick Dale "The Zoo" by Scorpions "For Those Who Love To Live" by Thin Lizzy "Taking Out the Trash" by Endless Boogie "Existence Is Punishment" by CrowbarFor all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitte...2023-08-231h 05

Riff Worship#18 - Watain - The Wild HuntAfter nearly 3 demanding years of touring, Watain composed what could be considered their most grandiose and divisive album of their career. The mythologies and lore that surrounded the group were more present than ever in the record’s concept and lyrical themes. Musically, it was just as venomous and violent as their previous offerings, while still managing to push the boundaries of their sound into new territory. The inclusion of traditional vocals, hooks, and even a ballad, aimed to cement Watain as an anomaly of the genre. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan discuss the 2013 black metal opus Th...2023-08-161h 01

Riff Worship#17 - Cryptopsy - None So VileBy 1996 death metal started to become stale and stagnant, with a wave of copycats looking to replicate the success of the genre’s heavyweights. As we’ve covered in previous episodes, extreme music had flirted with the major label world, but did not quite achieve the lofty expectations that were unfairly placed on its gore obsessed shoulders. A return to the underground was the (left hand) path needed and it led to the Great White North. After unleashing their more traditionally-minded demo and full-length debut, Montreal’s Cryptopsy welcomed new additions to their lineup that not only sparked a change...2023-08-091h 00

Riff Worship#16 - Dio - Holy DiverIt's incredibly difficult for a musician to receive a single opportunity at mainstream success, let alone several, during their entire career. It takes drive, talent, and a lot of luck.Ronnie James Dio cut his teeth fronting groups like Elf, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, and Black Sabbath during the first half of his career. His fantastical lyrics and powerful vocal delivery were like a breath of fresh air, bringing in a much needed creative energy into the fold.After his eventual departure from Sabbath in the early '80s, the now 40-year-old singer found himself at...2023-08-0257 min

Riff Worship#15 - Morbid Angel - CovenantWith two genre-defining albums under their collective belt, Morbid Angel approached their third full-length with an unyielding intensity both musically and thematically. The added scale of promotion and distribution by then-Warner subsidiary Giant Records, MTV airplay, and the band's own determination cemented this album as one of death metal's highest creative and commercial peaks. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan discuss Morbid Angel's 30-year-old major label debut CovenantRecommendations: Harms Way - "Silent Wolf" Killer's Pay - Atlas Crushed Cryptopsy - "In Abeyance" Woe - "Scavenger Profits" Crown Magnetar - Everything Bleeds...2023-07-261h 01

Riff Worship#14 - SabotSaint Paul’s Sabot have unleashed their debut album Castration (Out now via Riff Merchant Records): a 25-minute-long statement in the form of crushing doom, powerviolence, and noise. This week on Riff Worship, we sat down with Oscar & Nehemiah of Sabot to discuss their full-length debut which channels everything from the pummeling riffs of Thorr’s Hammer, the atmosphere of Disembowelment, and the uncompromising songwriting of Björk.Recommendations: Anna von Hausswolff - Ceremony Does it Doom? Playlist Rush - Hemispheres Final Gasp - "Mourning Moon" Incantation - "Concordat (The Pact...2023-07-1951 min

Riff Worship#13 - Nate Garrett (Spirit Adrift)The year is 2003. Nu metal was experiencing its decline in popularity after nearly 10 years of domination and the guitar had seemingly taken a backseat across several forms of music. Even genre-heavyweights like Metallica were shying away from guitar solos to avoid sounding "outdated". Just when trends appeared to lean away from the antics and styles of the '70s & '80s, enter The Darkness: a band rooted in big guitars, big hooks, and big presentation. In the summer of 2003, the four-piece from Lowestoft dropped their debut album to an unsuspecting audience pining for hard rock to have a return...2023-07-121h 15

Riff Worship#12 - Magrudergrind - Magrudergrind2009 stands as a pivotal year for aggressive music in the early part of this century with landmark releases from Cattle Decapitation, Converge, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, and Mastodon. Simultaneously, a three-piece from Washington D.C. stands out amongst these. With a handful of releases under their belt, the abrasive Magrudergrind rose up from the underground with their sophomore album: a perfect blend of grindcore, crust, pop culture references, and hip hop into 27 minutes of pure adrenaline. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan are rejoined by their longtime friend Justin Swindle to discuss the self-titled Magrudergrind album!Recommendations:...2023-07-0546 min

Riff Worship#11 - Nirvana - In UteroWith the release of the seminal grunge album Nevermind, Nirvana had positioned themselves (unwillingly) into unknown territories of superstardom. As pressures increased to meet and eclipse the success of Nevermind, the band entered the studio alongside audio engineer Steve Albini with their own set of rules and the intention to create a follow up that was more reflective of the music they wanted to make. The outcome was darker, moodier, nosier, and heavier than anything that preceded it. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan are joined by their longtime friend Justin Swindle to discuss Nirvana's classic third and...2023-06-281h 07

Riff Worship#10 - Thorr's Hammer - DommedagsnattWhat could your band put together in just 6 weeks? Would you have a few songs written or be ready to perform live? In less than 2 months, the death-doom quintet Thorr’s Hammer made their mark on underground music forever before vanishing into the ether. Consisting of a teenage Norwegian exchange student and several musicians from around the Seattle area, the band recorded a handful songs and played 2 gigs before ultimately disbanding. Thorr’s Hammer stands as a precursor to massively influential projects like Sunn O))) and Khanate as well as the long-standing label Southern Lord Recordings that continue to push the g...2023-06-2157 min

Riff WorshipMikey Harrod (Great Minds, Killer's Pay)This week Austin & Dylan welcome their friend Mikey Harrod (Great Minds, Killer's Pay) as the first-ever guest on Riff Worship! The trio discuss the latest Great Minds EP 'Livin' n Color', professional disc golfing, touring, as well as the influence of As I Lay Dying's 'Shadows Are Security' on Mikey's playing. Recommendations: MØL - Jord Rules of Engagement - "Moment of Truth" Ringworm - "No Solace, No Quarter, No Mercy" Mizmor - "No Place to Arrive" Cattle Decapitation - Terrasite Sum 41 - All Killer, No Filler, Does This Look Infected?, & Chuck Buggin - Concrete Cowboys A...2023-06-141h 25

Riff Worship#8 - Animosity - AnimalAs 2007 was coming to a close, deathcore had firmly taken its grasp, introducing metal & hardcore audiences to a new level of extremity. Alongside debut full-lengths from Job For A Cowboy & Suicide Silence, genre purveyors Animosity released what was to be their final album. This week on Riff Worship, Austin & Dylan discuss Animosity’s 'Animal', a furious bombardment of hardcore, technical death metal, & progressive leaning songs in a short 30-minute blast (beat)!Recommendations: Spinebreaker - Cavern of Inoculated Cognition Boris & Uniform - "You Are the Beginning" & "Not Surprised" Full Of Hell & Primitive Man - Suffocating Hallucination Vermin Wo...2023-06-071h 04

Riff Worship#7 - Human Remains - Using Sickness as a HeroA handful of extreme metal bands had established themselves by the mid to late 90's with an endless supply of imitators who copied the formula verbatim. However, a group from Hazlet, New Jersey dawned with 7-string guitars, odd effects, and an abstract view of songwriting quickly set themselves apart from the herd. Over a six year period, Human Remains released a unique blend of death metal, grindcore, and hardcore unlike anything before it. This brief but explosive moment in extreme music would serve as a foundation for several beloved off-shoots (Discordance Axis, Burnt by the Sun, Gridlink), but an...2023-05-3155 min

Riff Worship#6 - Left Hand Path & HeartworkIn this ongoing death metal discussion, Austin & Dylan weigh-in on two distinct milestones in extreme music. The buzzsaw-like guitar tones on Entombed's "Left Hand Path'' placed Sweden on the map for its specific approach to the genre that's influence can be felt to this day. Four years later, Carcass polarized their gore obsessed fanbase with the release of their melodic death metal classic "Heartwork".Austin & Dylan also discuss the impact of the Boss HM-2, Earache Records, as well as music recommendations: Voidceremony - Threads of Unknowing Faerie Ring - Weary Traveler Predatory Void - Seven Keys...2023-05-2456 min

Riff Worship#5 - Pull the Plug & The Time To Kill Is NowWe're not exactly sure how the Tampa Bay metropolitan area became the hub for producing perfectly crafted death metal, but it's hard to argue with these classics. Death's "Pull the Plug" is a defining moment in which the genre came into its own while "The Time To Kill Is Now" finds Cannibal Corpse nearly 20 years into their career with no signs of slowing down (hint: they didn't). Austin & Dylan also discuss Metallica's Lux Æterna, the importance of album artwork, the new 83-minute Bell Witch track, as well as some music recommendations: Heaven's Gate - Heaven's Gate E...2023-05-171h 08

Riff Worship#4 - Duality & ImperiumThis week's episode of Riff Worship could have opened the 2004 Ozzfest Main Stage as Austin and Dylan tackle two Roadrunner classics: Slipknot's keg-beating staple "Duality" along with Machine Head's "Imperium".For all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, ⁠⁠WONC.org⁠⁠, & the ⁠⁠iHeart Radio app⁠⁠RIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=8529ae1e880d442c 2023-05-1050 min

Riff Worship#3 - Everything Dies & I Feel The Burning SunThis week on Riff Worship, Austin and Dylan take a look at two riffs by two bands that redefined heavy music throughout the 90's: "Everything Dies" finds Type O Negative at their absolute bleakest while "I Feel The Burning Sun" confirms Kirk Windstein's (Crowbar, Down, Eye Am) status as a riff mastermind. Other topics discussed include Peter Steele's tour exercise routine, "good-bad" music videos, meeting Kirk in Louisville, and more!For all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, & ⁠Twitter⁠Tune in LIVE...2023-05-0354 min

Riff Worship#2 - Emerald & March of the Fire AntsThis week on Riff Worship, Austin and Dylan discuss the Celtic-inspired twin guitar attack on Thin Lizzy's "Emerald" along with the massive grooves of Mastodon's "March of the Fire Ants."For all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on Facebook, Instagram, & TwitterTune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, WONC.org, & the iHeart Radio appRIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=8529ae1e880...2023-04-2655 min

Riff Worship#1 - Snowblind & BlackenedIn this debut episode, Austin and Dylan dive into Black Sabbath's drug anthem "Snowblind", followed by the apocalyptic guitar rhythms of Metallica's "Blackened."For all updates on the show, follow us here:@distortion891 on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, & ⁠Twitter⁠Tune in LIVE to Vocal Distortion, Mondays at 6PM CST on FM89, ⁠WONC.org⁠, & the ⁠iHeart Radio app⁠RIFFS ON REPEAT PLAYLIST: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37W4wEyb5ELf2y0YYlhRy2?si=8529ae1e880d442c 2023-04-191h 14

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 21 - Last Night in SohoOur main course of conversation in a four course meal of movie and entertainment news is Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho, released in theaters earlier this year. Dylan has been looking forward to watching this film for a while, so let's see if the anticipation was worth it. Let's also discuss Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Our biggest news stories this week are trailers for Netflix and Adam Sandler's Hustle, filmed in Philadelphia, and Baz Luhrmann's interpretive Elvis biopic. All that and more. This is What Gets Captured on Film....2022-02-2437 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 20 - Licorice PizzaThe highly anticipated Licorice Pizza discussion is here! What did Dylan think about it? Other than that, we have some more news about Halyna Hutchins's shooting; a wrongful death suit was filed by her family. Plus, we have new trailers for Jordan Peele's NOPE, Ryan Reynolds-starring The Adam Project, and Jurassic World Dominion. Big week for trailers!What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the week. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google...2022-02-1656 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 19 - Nominees for the 94th Annual Academy AwardsToday is the day. We finally have, hot off the press, the full list of nominees for the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Let's talk about them! Plus the BAFTA nominees are here too. Dylan also watched The Mitchells vs The Machines this week, and there's a new trailer for Disney/Pixar's Lightyear. Much to discuss.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the week. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and...2022-02-0946 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 18 - CODA and The Tender BarWe've got great discussions on two awards-season contenders: CODA and The Tender Bar. Do they live up to the hype provided by multiple award nominations? Let's see. Also, speaking of awards, let's discuss the PGA Awards, the WGA Awards, and the DGA Awards nominations that were all announced this week. All that plus the new trailer for Netflix's Texas Chainsaw Massacre. What Gets Captured? Let's find out.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the...2022-02-0253 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 17 - Ozark S4 pt 1Welcome back to What Gets Captured on Film. This week, let's talk about Netflix's biggest drama series, Ozark, in its penultimate return. How does it stack up against the previous seasons? Let's also talk about the Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson team-up holiday film for Amazon and the weirdly un-original looking Pinocchio from Disney. Also Chicken Run is back! All of that and more in this episode.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the...2022-01-2646 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 16 - The Lost Daughter and Ozark S3This week let's talk about the hot topic round the water cooler of the awards season: The Lost Daughter, written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also Dylan gives his extensive thoughts on Ozark Season 3 just before the highly anticipated fourth season (part one) releases on Netflix this week. Plus, let's discuss the SAG Award nominations, Red Notice sequels, and the new Weird Al Yankovic movie!? This is What Gets Captured on Film!What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and...2022-01-1951 min

What Gets Captured on FilmWhat Gets Captured - TrailerWhat Gets Captured on Film Trailer. Ever wanted to know what this show is about? Are written descriptions not cutting it for you? Click here for more info.2022-01-1200 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 15 - The Power of the DogDylan's back with another full-length, news ridden week. There's plenty to talk about between last week's box office results, what Netflix has done to the industry, Don't Look Up's results on the market, and discussion of The Power of the Dog, a huge awards season favorite this year. Will the Golden Globes return next year? Bob's Burgers has a movie? The writer of Jurassic Park is writing a modern dystopian film? Answers to that and more on this episode.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest...2022-01-121h 04

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 14 - Slow News WeekMuch like the title says, this is a very slow news week because of New Years. Not much going on. Not much to talk to about, but I never miss a week, so here is an incredibly short episode about a few things. Just know that you can rely on me to hit with a new show every Wednesday.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the week. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple...2022-01-0525 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 13 - Don't Look Up and Being the RicardosBig movie release week! Two huge movies with big names released this week: Aaron Sorkin-written and directed, Being the Ricardos, and Leonardo DiCaprio-starring, Don't Look Up. Other than that, should Spider-Man: No Way Home be in Oscar's conversations? What's going on with consolidation in the industry? Plus there are two new trailers: Uncharted and The Batman. It's a slow week overall, but plenty to talk about.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the week...2021-12-291h 11

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 12 - Spider-Man: No Way HomeThis is a spoiler-free discussion of the film! Spider-man is the biggest movie in a long time, and it's time to discuss it. Other than that, let's do our usual box office round-up, some more Uncharted discussion, a Billie Eilish documentary review, plus some new trailers including The Northman from Robert Eggers and The Lost City.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie and entertainment news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, last week's box office results, and the biggest news of the week. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts...2021-12-2259 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 11 - Awards Season is Upon UsThat's right awards season is upon us! This week Dylan lets you know the recent nominations announced for the Golden Globes, the Independent Spirit Awards, the Critics Choice awards, and the first few nominees for the Producers Guild of America Awards. Plus we take a look at last week's box office results, talk about The Matrix (1999), and watch trailers for the new Nicolas Cage meta film, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and the new Daniels film, Everything Everywhere All At Once. All that plus the news rundown you need.What Gets Captured on Film is a...2021-12-151h 06

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 10 - Spider-Verse ReturnsWelcome back to What Gets Captured on Film. A slower news week this week, but still stuff to talk about. The WGA released a list of the 101 best screenplays of the 21st century so far, Alec Baldwin gave a long-form interview about what happened on the set of Rust, and we have two new trailers: the Spider-Verse Sequel and The Matrix: Resurrections. Plenty to talk about!What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find...2021-12-0842 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 9 - How Can a Movie Qualify for the Oscars?How does the Academy select what is a "eligible movie" for Oscar nominations? Due to a slow news week because of Thanksgiving, Dylan answers that question and more! Plus lots of Beatles talk surrounding the Disney+ original documentary series, Get Back, and a first look at the upcoming Brian Epstein biopic, Midas Man. All that plus the biggest box office hits from Thanksgiving Weekend.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show...2021-12-0154 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 8 - tick, tick... BOOM!New to Netflix this week is the Lin Manuel Miranda-directed, Andrew Garfield-starring musical from Jonathon Larson: tick, tick... BOOM! Let's talk about that, Ted Lasso Season 2, and what Ridley Scott has to say about millennials! Plus new trailers for Spider-man: No Way Home, Nightmare Alley, Riz Ahmed-starring Encounter, The Outfit, and Jurassic World: Dominion. Plenty to talk about this week!What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple...2021-11-241h 18

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 7 - Red NoticeLet's talk about Netflix's new crime action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. Also in the news, we have some Harry Potter 20th Anniversary stuff, Adam McKay-led DiCaprio-starring Don't Look Up has a new trailer, sports drama National Champions has a trailer, plus there's a great Q&A with the cast of Being the Ricardos. Let's chat.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple...2021-11-1753 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 6 - The Sparks BrothersSlow news weeks call for much discussion of what we've been watching, including Edgar Wright's The Sparks Brothers documentary, Arrested Development, and Ted Lasso Season 2. In the news there's much to talk about in regard to Disney+ and IMAX forming a business strategy that takes effect almost immediately and a trailer for an upcoming Mahershala Ali flick. All that and more...What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show...2021-11-1055 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 5 - Talking Training Day and Lightyear TeaserThis week, Dylan discusses the movies he watched this week which include 2001's Training Day starring Ethan Hawke and Denzel Washington. In the news, there's more info about the Rust incident surrounding Halyna Hutchins's death, plus some trailers including the star-studded House of Gucci, Pixar's Lightyear, and upcoming Marvel movie, Morbius, starring Jared Leto.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.2021-11-0357 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 4 - Uncharted!This week, Dylan discusses his weekly watches which include Ted Lasso Season 2 and Night of the Living Dead (1968). In terms of news, we also discuss the tragedy that occurred on the set of Rust, and the new trailers that were dropped including Uncharted, Red Notice, The Unforgivable, and Ambulance.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie news podcast. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.2021-10-2749 min

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 3 - The Batman and The Tender BarTrailers galore this week! Let's discuss the latest from DC FanDome, George Clooney's newest directorial venture with Ben Affleck starring, Halle Berry's directorial debut, and Netflix's plans to purchase their first theater. Plus some discussion over The Guilty and Squid Game.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie podcast for movie lovers. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.2021-10-201h 04

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 2 - Oppenheimer, Scream, and Resident EvilThis week, Dylan discusses the news from the past week such as the casting of Cillian Murphy in Nolan's upcoming Oppenheimer flick, plus the new trailers for Scream and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. All of that plus some conversations around the future of streaming services.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie podcast for movie lovers. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.2021-10-131h 07

What Gets Captured on FilmEpisode 1 - IATSE Vote and Box Office HitsAfter a nearly unanimous vote, the IATSE, or the biggest union in entertainment media, has voted to approve a strike if their demands are not met. What does that mean for the average movie goer? Let's find out.What Gets Captured on Film is a movie podcast for movie lovers. Each week Dylan discusses his latest watches, the biggest news of the week, and what that means for future releases. Find the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and YouTube.2021-10-061h 05

What Gets Captured on FilmWhat Gets Captured on Film - ThemeWhat Gets Captured on Film.A new podcast that delves into the news behind our favorite upcoming movies. Each week there will be discussions of our recently watched movies (films from any era - old and new) and then get into the biggest weekly headlines and what that means for our anticipated movies. 2021-10-0400 min