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Spinning the Wax#23 - Thérèse Lanz (MARES OF THRACE) listens to HEGY's "We Won't Make It Home"Thérèse Lanz, one-half of Calgary doom/sludge duo Mares of Thrace joins Spinning the Wax to sing the praises of a local Hungarian instrumental post-metal band HEGY, and their 2019 album "We Won't Make It Home."Thérèse shares how HEGY (pronounced "hedge") blew her and bandmate Casey Rodgers away when they opened for Mares of Thrace in Budapest. She walks us through her favorite parts of the record, the Great Mares Hiatus, and the creation of their remarkable new album "The Loss."We also bond as elder millennials who were diagnosed with ADHD...2025-07-171h 18
Spinning the Wax#22 - Dan Tregenna (OPIA) listens to Sentenced's "The Cold White Light"Dan Tregenna, guitarist of UK/Spain gothic doom troupe Opia, spins "The Cold White Light" by Finnish goth metal legends Sentenced.This is also one of StayPuft's all-time favorites, so the two gush about the guitar lines, the infectious choruses and the despondent and depressing lyrics.Dan shares how finding this band helped him recover from a depression-related eating disorder, and how he uses Sentenced's style of uncomfortable honesty in Opia's music.We also chat their incredible new record, "I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep," how the band started, what it's like to have...2025-06-2659 min
Spinning the Wax#21 - Mlny Parsonz (ROYAL THUNDER) listens to Adam Faucett's "It Took The Shape Of A Bird"Royal Thunder bassist and vocalist Mlny Parsonz joins Spinning the Wax to gush about an album she's listened to a hundred times: ADAM FAUCETT's "It Took the Shape Of A Bird".The Arkansas singer-songwriter blends folk, Americana, alt country and rock into a unique blend that captures Mlny's ears and imagination. We chat about how we interpret his songs differently, the different cinematic scenes they evoke, authenticity in artists and their two styles of lyric writing and storytelling.We also discuss the meaning of "heavy" while Mlny opens up about processing her father's death, and...2025-06-121h 12
Spinning the Wax#20 - Soren Mourne & Etienne Flinn (TRIBUNAL) listen to My Dying Bride's "Feel the Misery"On Episode 20 of Spinning the Wax, Vancouver gothic doom metal band Tribunal bring on one of their biggest influences: My Dying Bride's "Feel the Misery".Soren Mourne (vocals, bass, cello) and Etienne Flinn (vocals, guitar) talk about how their divergent interests in DOOM METAL combine for this band and this record. They also provide thorough insight on the creation of their new album "In Penitence and Ruin", including how they agonized over the sequencing and the vinyl-first creation in the best way.We also chat Dio-era Black Sabbath, dogs, beer, Blind Guardian, their creative partnership and how awesome 20 Buck...2025-05-291h 47
Spinning the Wax#19 - Patrick Crawford (NITE) listens to Jon Oliva's Pain's "Maniacal Renderings"Patrick Crawford, drummer for blackened heavy metal band Nite, brings on a mostly-forgotten record from Savatage co-founder and Trans-Siberian Orchestra songwriter Jon Oliva.Patrick calls JON OLIVA'S PAIN - "Maniacal Renderings" the Savatage album that never was, and considers it just as important to their story as any album in their discography. He dives into the context behind the album, the enigma that is Jon Oliva, and why there's so much to take away from it if you can get passed the awful name.Spinning the Wax is a heavy music interview series where guests...2025-05-161h 44
Spinning the Wax#18 - Scott Taysom (CLOAK) listens to In Solitude's "Sister"Scott Taysom, guitarist and vocalist of Atlanta blackened heavy metal band Cloak, brings on In Solitude's "Sister" to Spinning the Wax.He details why it's such an emotional record for him, what it's taught him about songwriting and being in a band, and how seeing them headline a show with Tribulation and Watain cemented his dream to be a heavy metal life.Song Excerpt 1: Cloak - "The Holy Dark" | Song Excerpt 2: Cloak - "Invictus"2025-04-301h 16
Spinning the Wax#17 - Kyle Walburn & Brandon Iacovella (TÓMARÚM) listen to Enslaved's "Eld"Kyle Walburn (vocals/guitar) & Brandon Iacovella (guitar/vocals/contrabass) of Atlanta progressive/technical black metal band Tómarúm listen to Enslaved's 1997 album "Eld."The two musicians talk about how the progressive, Norwegian black metal band has influenced themselves and the band, and how they want to emulate Enslaved's fearless creativity across their 16 studio albums.We also touch on the several other bands Kyle and Brandon have together (including Lunar Chamber), how the band has evolved into a full five-piece since the debut, as well as how the third Tómarúm record is shaping up.T...2025-04-161h 12
Spinning the Wax#16 - Kathrine Shepard (SYLVAINE) listens to Depeche Mode's "Violator"Kathrine Shepard, the talented multi-instrumentalist behind Sylvaine, brings Depeche Mode's "Violator" to Spinning the Wax!We dive into why this band (and album) are so important to her musical journey, three of the big things Depeche Mode taught Kathrine about songwriting, and how a cover of "Enjoy the Silence" at music school led to the creation of Sylvaine.Kathrine also details why her EP "Eg Er Framand" was so refreshing to create, and how having the support of her fans to follow that path is so special.Finally, we live in the moment...2025-04-021h 32
Spinning the Wax#15 - Zachary Ezrin & Steve Blanco (IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT) listen to Powerwolf's "Wake Up the Wicked"Two-thirds of New York's cacophonous, extreme metal triumvirate Imperial Triumphant stop by to spin the 10th studio album by German power metal werewolves Powerwolf.Zachary Ezrin (vocals/guitar) and Steve Blanco (bass) listen to this band for the very first time and have a blast. They marvel at the variety, the consistency, and the infectiousness of the record's 11 songs across 37 minutes.All the while, they discuss their brand new album "Goldstar," how touring relentlessly and wanting to play shorter songs led to its creation, and how their songs evolve over time.We also...2025-03-1950 min
Spinning the Wax#14 - Chelsea Murphy & Tony Thomas (DAWN OF OUROBOROS) listen to Heretoir's "The Circle"Vocalist Chelsea Murphy and guitarist Tony Thomas of Oakland progressive blackened death metal band Dawn of Ouroboros join Spinning the wax to listen to Heretoir's "The Circle."Though this German, post-black metal album only came out in 2017, it was instrumental in shaping the music that Tony and Chelsea play now. They dive into the beauty and genius of the record, how they started playing together, how close the band is, as well as discuss creating Dawn's latest album Bioluminescence — including how and why Chelsea improvises lyrics during writing and recording.We also chat ab...2025-03-121h 18
Spinning the Wax#13 - Andrew Lee (RIPPED TO SHREDS) listens to GOREGRIND (Extremely Brutal & Sulfuric Cautery)Ripped to Shreds and Houkago Grind Time mainman Andrew Lee takes us to school with a double dose of goregrind!In a first for Spinning the Wax, Lee brings on an EP and an LP to show us the finer points of the genre. We start with Extremely Brutal's "Dead Reconsiderations" EP and end with a Sulfuric Cautery's "Chainsaws Clogged With the Underdeveloped Brain Matter of Xenophobes."He explains how Extremely Brutal launched his love of goregrind, the different iterations of Sulfuric Cautery through the years, the pioneers of the genre and behind the scenes...2025-02-191h 20
Spinning the Wax#12 - Benjamin T. Mainwaring (THE NIGHTMARES) listens to Blink-182's "Blink-182"Benjamin T. Mainwaring, bassist of South Wales noir-pop band The Nightmares joins Spinning the Wax to listen to Blink-182's self-titled album from 2003.This was a massively important, coming-of-age record for Ben, as it not only helped him find his own identity at the time, but it set in motion all the dominoes that led to The Nightmares. We discuss the hiatus and turmoil Blink went through before recording this album and how it resulted in a more vulnerable and mature record. There's always more beneath the surface with this band.Ben also dives into some details behind their...2025-02-121h 13
Spinning the Wax#11 - Jamie Southern (GIANT WALKER) listens to Soundgarden's "Superunknown"TW: This episode contains discussion of mental health, depression and suicide.
Giant Walker guitarist Jamie Southern joins Spinning the Wax to play one of his all-time favorite records: Soundgarden's "Superunknown"
The band is a huge influence on Giant Walker, which is evident to anyone who listens to them. We chat about the identity crisis Chris Cornell had while writing the record, how producer Michael Beinhorn brought out the best in the band, Jamie's disdain for the idea of genres, and the rare musical and personal connection that have kept the bandmates together for a decade.
Intro Giant...2025-02-051h 18
Spinning the Wax#10 - Aaren Pantke (MOLDER) listens to Impetigo's "Horror of the Zombies"Today we're listening to Illinois death metal, courtesy of Illinois death metal!
Aaren Pantke, vocalist and guitarist of MOLDER brings on IMPETIGO's 1992 album "Horror of the Zombies," a "quintessential" record he calls the "epitome of all things fun, gross, extreme and over the top, yet refined and listenable."
We dive into his love of horror and death metal, and why he's more focused on creating badass riffs than sharing any sort of emotional or reflective message.
He also chats about why Impetigo had such an influence on Molder and the death metal genre...2025-01-2954 min
Spinning the Wax#9 - Bec Thorwesten (TERMINAL SLEEP) listens to Linkin Park's "Hybrid Theory"Bec Thorwesten, bad bitch and vocalist of Melbourne, Australia's Terminal Sleep stops by the show to listen to Linkin Park's massive debut record "Hybrid Theory."
It's responsible for turning countless kids onto heavy music, and we discuss who we were half a lifetime ago, the perfection of Chester Bennington's voice and how the album still generates feelings no matter how long it's been since last listen.
Bec also dives into the growth of Terminal Sleep over the last few years, touring Australia, learning how to take care of her voice and why she prefers the...2024-12-1852 min
Spinning the Wax#8 - Enrique Sagarnaga (CRYPT SERMON/RELAPSE RECORDS) listens to Iron Maiden's "Dance of Death"Enrique Sagarnaga, drummer for Philadelphia metal bands Crypt Sermon, Daeva, The Silver, and Head of PR at Relapse Records, brings on the criminally underrated Iron Maiden album "Dance of Death"
Enrique shares how much Maiden's music has meant to him throughout his life, and the surprising amount of positive and uptempo songs on this record helped get him through turbulent times. While this album may often be overlooked because of it's infamous art, it's a gateway for both new and veteran Maiden fans alike.
There's also plenty of talk about Nicko McBrain's drumming choices, the story Bruce Dickinson weaves...2024-12-031h 20
Spinning the Wax#7 - Tori Kravitz (KNOTFEST/SHE'S WITH THE BAND) listens to Alice in Chain's "Dirt"Friend and Knotfest colleague Tori Kravitz, host of the femme-centric podcast She's With the Band, as well as the behind-the-scenes series Beyond the Breakdown, stops by to listen to Alice in Chain's masterpiece "Dirt".
This is a favorite album for both of us and it facilitates some deep and meaningful conversation, in addition to the usual gushing and awing at these songs.
Tori discusses the widespread influence of AIC on myriad genres, her entry into heavy music, vulnerability as a women in the music industry, as well as her favorite car karaoke songs from this...2024-11-201h 11
Spinning the Wax#6 - Andrea Morgan (THE KEENING/EXULANSIS) listens to Buried Inside's "Chronoclast"Violinist and singer Andrea Morgan introduces Jon to Buried Inside and their 2005 album "Chronoclast (Selected Essays on Time-Reckoning and
Auto-Cannibalism)".
Andrea plays in atmospheric and blackened doom metal band Exulansis, as well as Rebecca Vernon's new solo project The Keening, with whom she toured Europe and North America earlier in 2024.
She chose to spin a concept album about time and its stranglehold on all things because of the breadth of its art, as well as how influential the music has been on her journey as a musician.
During their conversation, Andrea opens up about what it's like to live...2024-11-061h 47
Spinning the Wax#5 - Sammy Urwin (EMPLOYED TO SERVE/CHURCH ROAD RECORDS) listens to Yes's "Close to the Edge"On this episode of Spinning the Wax, guitarist Sammy Urwin of UK metalcore band EMPLOYED TO SERVE (and founder of the amazing CHURCH ROAD RECORDS) listens to "Close to the Edge" by Yes.
A self-described musical magpie, Sammy holds my hand while I listen to a Yes album for the very first time. He talks about how the band were an acquired taste (like a lot of 70s prog) and explains his journey constantly looking for new and interesting sounds.
We also chat about how artists balance fans' expectations with what fulfills their soul, the story behind Church Roads...2024-10-231h 11
Spinning the Wax#4 - James McBain (HELLRIPPER) Listens to Beastmilk's "Climax"It's time to dance under the shadow of the atomic bomb!
Hellripper's James McBain joins Spinning the Wax with Beastmilk's impossibly catchy album "Climax."
Before permanently changing their name to Grave Pleasures, Beastmilk ushered in a tidal wave of goth-rock, post-punk and nihilistic goodness that many bands have tried to emulate since. James discusses how this album influenced his early songwriting and shaped him into the musician he wanted to be.
We also dive in to Hellripper's busy summer, where he spent nearly six weeks on the road with black metal legend Abbath...2024-10-091h 23
Spinning the Wax#3 - Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES) Listens to Kamelot's "Epica"On this episdoe of Spinning the Wax, vocalist Adrienne Cowan shares the album that taught her who she is: Kamelot's "Epica".
Adrienne is one of the most talented musicians you'll ever meet, and uses her talents for the amazing symphonic metal band Seven Spires, in addition to lending them to Avantasia, Sascha Paeth's Masters of Ceremony and Sonic Symphony.
In this wide-ranging talk, we discuss her vivid memories discovering herself with this album and how it's still teaching her things today. She also talks about her parents' encouragement and learning the hard way not to...2024-09-261h 10
Spinning the Wax#2 - Debbie Gough (Heriot) listens to Oathbreaker's "Rheia"In this episode of Spinning the Wax, powerhouse guitarist and vocalist Debbie Gough of UK's Heriot brings on the emotionally crippling "Rheia" by Oathbreaker.
Though not always an easy listen, Debbie speaks about how the album influences her approach to writing music and how there's so much to take away from it even after countless listens. She also discusses seeing the band live, how true crime influences her lyrics, and how Heriot has been grinding in the underground for years ahead of their highly-anticipated debut album.
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Spinning the Wax#1 - Alexander Jones (Undeath) listens to At the Drive-In's "Relationship of Command"In the first episode of Spinning the Wax, Undeath vocalist Alexander
Jones kicks things off with At the Drive-In's seminal album
"Relationship of Command."
He talks about his obsession with this album in his teenage years and
how the influence of At the Drive-In that resonates to this day. Jon and
Alex also discuss Undeath's latest album "More Insane," and how
producer Mark Lewis gave him brand new confidence in his voice. They
also enter Old Man Corner and tell stories about destroying family
computers with file share programs in the 00s.
Spinning the Wax is a heavy music...2024-09-261h 05
Being In A BandGrowing On Twitch With Jon "StayPuft" Garcia of KnotfestJon 'StayPuft' Garcia started his Twitch Channel in December 2020 after feeling disenchanted with his job. By March 2022 he'd not only grown his audience establishing himself as a go-to for new heavy music, but had been offered a position hosting streams for Knotfest, eventually quitting the day job and turning his passion for heavy metal into a full time gig.
I had the pleasure of working with Jon as his coach during this period and it's been a real treat watching his career unfold. In this episode, we chat about this progression, how he got started and the...2022-10-2553 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationSlipknot's 'The Dying Song (Time to Sing)' Reaction!'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by a panel of Knotfest's own Daniel Dekay, Jon 'Staypuft' Garcia and Cori Westbrook to discuss first impressions of the brand new Slipknot song, 'The Dying Song (Time to Sing)', as well as talk on the new album. The guys also tell us their favorite songs of the week and the upcoming tours they're most looking forward to.2022-07-2114 min
Knotfest's Heavy ConversationHeavy Music Awards Roundtable'The Interview Queen' Alicia Atout is joined by Ryan J. Downey, Jon 'Staypuft' Garcia and Cori Westbrook to discuss each nominee from every category at this year's Heavy Music Awards.2022-06-051h 13
Unmuted PodcastJon "Stay Puft Mallow" Garcia (Knotfest) x Unmuted PodcastOur friend Jon @staypuft_mallow Garcia is joining us for a conversation about all things metal and streaming.
Jon brings his interviews, music reviews and metal round tables to several shows on the official @knotfest twitch channel and his own!
for all things unmuted:
unmuted.show2022-04-231h 40
Heavy BusinessEpisode 224-Jon Garcia (Staypuft_Mallow of Knotfest) talks with C Squared!In today's episode, Aliyah and Curtis talked with Jon Garcia who is a Twitch streamer at Knotfest!
Follow Jon: https://www.twitch.tv/staypuft_mallow
Work with C Squared Music: https://business.facebook.com/csquaredmusicandmarketing
Follow Cori: https://twitter.com/CoriWestbrook
Follow Holly: https://twitter.com/HollyRoyle
Follow Gaia: https://twitter.com/GuardaGaia
Follow Aliyah: https://twitter.com/ShieldMaiden07
Follow Curtis: https://twitter.com/dewarpr2022-03-0955 min