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Meep Meep Podcast3 Inches of Blood - Advance & Vanquish (2004) [w/ Cam Pipes of 3 Inches of Blood]MEEPLY SINNERS!!!3 Inches of Blood are celebrating 20 years of "Advance and Vanquish" in 2024 so vocalist Cam Pipes sat up to break down the making of this hallmark album in their catalog and the one that started it all for many of their Viking Faithful!The album is now available for the first time ever on vinyl from REAL GONE RECORDS so make sure to storm tha gates of your local record store and pick one up and they don't have it in stock, let them know they don't wanna be an enemy of metal.2024-04-031h 28
Meep Meep PodcastMachine Head - Through the Ashes of Empires (2003) [w/ Phil Demmel]NO MEEPING REGRETS!!!It's often said all men think about is tha Roman Empire but in truth, all anybody is ever thinking about is Machine Head's 5th full length album "Through the Ashes of Empires" released on Roadrunner Records.On this episode, king of guitar Phil Demmel takes us through joining Machine Head, collaborating on these songs, recording this landmark album, and subsequent tours that followed in this truly incredible and important time in music and his life.Hear him now, words he vows... on an all new Meep Meep streaming everywhere!!!2024-02-211h 11
Meep Meep PodcastDeicide - Serpents of the Light (1997) [w/ Scott Burns, Producer]MEEPSTERS OV HABITThis episode we're joined by legendary Meepster and producer Scott Burns who produced seminal records by all your favorites including Obituary, Suffocation, Sepultura and even Deicide. We talk about those in addition to lesser-known work with Gravity Kills, his final Roadrunner album "Serpents of the Light", and the new book about his career with author David Gehlke! www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2023-11-271h 06
Meep Meep PodcastTo My Surprise - To My Surprise (2003) [w/ Brandon Darner of To My Surprise]GET MEEP TO GO.Oh sorry...I didn't mean to startle you but we're talking about the 2003 album by tha band To My Surprise, 20 years after it's release.To My Surprise is a fascinating, although be it short lived, project, probably most known for being the side project of Slipknot mastermind and percussionist Shawn Crahan who not only thought it was fun to create with Crayola...but also with renowned producer and former owner of Smokey Mountain Wrestling... RICK RUBIN. That's right, this self titled album was produced by Rick and would be the first...2023-10-251h 57
Meep Meep PodcastSlipknot - All Hope Is Gone (2008) [w/ producer Dave Fortman of Ugly Kid Joe]I. MEEPED. MY. TIME. 15 years ago Slipknot released their BEST (???) album and tha final one with tha lineup considered classic: All Hope Is Gone. Producer Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Mudvayne) of Ugly Kid Joe riffage was brought in to continue tha career of tha Nine and found himself in tha middle of a war while half tha band worked on a separate album simultaneously of what we refer to now as "Look Outside Your Window."Tha results? A timeless classic and end of an era and you can hear all about it NOW!!!...2023-08-281h 19
Meep Meep PodcastMisfits - Famous Monsters (1999) [w/ Michale Graves of the Misfits]Famous MEEPSTERS!In 1999, Misfits released their Roadrunner debut and 2nd LP with a reborn line-up entitled FAMOUS MONSTERS. Infamous Monster himself Michale Graves himself tells us about how approaching this album differed from "American Psycho", his time in World Championship Wrestling, working with horror icon George A. Romero, hanging with Dark Carnival royalty Insane Clown Posse, and collaborating with Matt Heafy of Trivium for tha legendary ROADRUNNER UNITED!No need to cut off your arms or your legs, you can still love Meep anyway streaming NOW!!!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2023-08-141h 07
Meep Meep PodcastFear Factory - Obsolete (1998) [w/ Burton C. Bell and Madchild of Swollen Members]THIS... IS... OBSOLMEEP!25 years ago Fear Factory released their possibly perfect follow up to their defining work, "Demanufacture" in tha form of a GOLD SELLING dystopian concept album of banger after banger called OBSOLETE...or "°BSΩLE+e" if you're annoying.Burton C. Bell, tha voice of Fear Factory for over 30 years, tells us everything from expectations going in, revelations coming out, and unlikely inspirations in between. We're also blessed by a cameo from Madchild, formerly of Swollen Members, who helped form one of FF's most iconic tracks. All this and NOTHING ELSE on an...2023-08-071h 04
Meep Meep PodcastThe Spider-Man Soundtrack (2002) [w/ Andy Ellis of Black Lab]On this exciting conclusion to SPIDER-MANIA which began on episodes with Josey Scott about tha song "HERO" and Cone from Sum 41 on "What We're All About", your host Ryan Rainbro (star of HBO's Righteous Gemstones) takes you through every remaining song on this soundtrack, karaokes a couple of them, explains how ringtones work and who Default is, and expands on Corey Taylor's headgear choices over tha years.BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! Andy Ellis of tha band Black Lab tells us all about their song on tha soundtrack and tha crazy Aerosmith-related story as to how it went...2023-07-0348 min
Meep Meep PodcastElephant Gun - Elephant Gun (1998) [w/ Sean Dennis of Elephant Gun]I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW THEY HAD GUNS IN AUSTRALIA!We once again down under to Australia with Elephant Gun and their debut EP on Roadrunner Records they released after only THREE SHOWS.Hear about how tha band got signed, changed their name, recorded their debut EP and LP, and what they're doing today!No elephants were harmed in tha making of this episode.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2023-06-1653 min
Meep Meep PodcastJupiter Coyote - Here Be Dragons (1998) [w/ Matt Mayes of Jupiter Coyote]HERE MEEP DRAGONSIn 1998, southeast road dogs Jupiter Coyote released their 5th album but first on Roadrunner called "Here Be Dragons" - Coyote with Roadrunner seems like a match made in Acme Acres! But an anvil wasn't tha only thing to drop.Band frontman Matt Mayes tells us about starting their own label, helping Sister Hazel start their career, getting a timely guest spot from Edwin McCain, tha songs on tha album, and heartbreak of being an Atlanta Hawks fan.ROLL WITH IT!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2023-03-3044 min
Meep Meep PodcastStar Star - The Love Drag Years (1992) [w/ Johnnie Holliday of Star Star]STAR STAR MEEP MEEPOn this episode we're going back to NINETEEN NINETY TWO with an album that pre-dates all of tha false cries that Roadrunner had suddenly moved away from their metal roots.You see, tha same year that RR would release THE END COMPLETE by Obituary, LEGION by Deicide, and SOUL of a NEW MACHINE by Fear Factory among plenty more examples they would also put out an album by a band called STAR STAR entitled tha LOVE DRAG YEARS and Star Star was many things but... decidedly not death metal....2023-03-2253 min
Meep Meep PodcastMake Them Suffer - Neverbloom (2012) [w/ Sean Harmanis of Make Them Suffer]MEEP THEM SUFFEROn this episode we celebrate a milestone or in this case...a kilometerstone because we're dicussing 10 years of Australia's Make Them Suffer releasing their debut full length album NEVERBLOOM on Roadrunner Records.Make Them Suffer's story of landing on the big bird is a unique one as they were potentially the only successful use of a system used at the time called SIGN ME TO ROADRUNNER which was a website unsigned bands would upload their demos to in hopes of getting a record deal!Vocalist Sean Harmanis takes us...2023-03-1553 min
Meep Meep PodcastShinedown - Amaryllis (2012) [w/ Brent Smith of Shinedown]2022 is tha 10 year anniversary of Shinedown's album "Amaryllis" released in all territories outside of tha USA on Roadrunner Records. Amaryllis had tha pressure of following tha biggest Shinedown release to that point, SOUND OF MADNESS, and also was on a new label home of Roadrunner.It produced some of tha best received songs in tha band's live catalog and seems to have grown fonder in their fan's eyes through time, but not without plenty of hurdles to get it there!Brent Smith of Shinedown takes us through a journey of getting to this a...2022-11-161h 15
Meep Meep PodcastFirst Blood - Killafornia (2006) [w/ Carl Schwartz of First Blood]THEY DREW FIRST BLOOD NOT FRIGGIN' MEEP. New for Mega Meepsters is a look at First Blood's debut LP, "KILLAFORNIA" and is that a cool name for an album?Lead blood tracer himself Carl Schwartz tells us what he thinks plus tha early formation of FB, inspirations musically & lyrically, as well as his connection to tha Roadrunner catalog!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-11-1656 min
Meep Meep PodcastBrother's Keeper - Fantasy Killer (2001) [w/ Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper]Brother's Meeper.LIVING WITH A POD COMPLEX Exploring albums on Trustkill Records ̶d̶i̶s̶t̶r̶i̶b̶u̶t̶e̶d̶ by [former employees of] Roadrunner.BROTHER'S KEEPER released their final LP "Fantasy Killer" in 2001 produced by Brian McTernan with songwriting by Stretch Arm Strong, vocals by Mike DC, and artwork by Shepard Fairey! Mike Ski of Bros Keep designed for Blue Grape / RR which you may remember from our EARTH CRISIS episode but this time he tells us about writing one of my favorite hardcore albums and tha legacy of these Erie PA Pioneer...2022-11-161h 16
Meep Meep PodcastBoth Worlds - Memory Rendered Visible (1998) [w/ John "Bloodclot" Joseph]Meepery Rendered Visible. That one's too easy.In tha late 90s, ex-Cro Mags frontman John Joseph teamed up with AJ Novello, Eddie Coen, and Pokey from Leeway and formed Both Worlds. They put out one EP and one album, a full length on Roadrunner Records in 1998 with guest Meepsters Mina Caputo of Life of Agony and Derrick Green of Sepultura. It rocks.Fast forward 20+ years later and John is still surrounded by Meep with his current band Bloodclot in former bassist Manny from Glassjaw, current bassist Christian from Fear Factory, and producer Laz of ill...2022-10-1144 min
Meep Meep PodcastDevilDriver - Beast (2011) [w/ John Boecklin of DevilDriver / Bad Wolves]MEEPS MODE!...Get it? HEY! On this episode we kick ROCKtober off spooky style once again with tha Satanic Chauffers, DEVILDRIVER, and their 2011 album BEAST!This episode we are joined with multi-talented mastermind and key member of the DD legacy JOHN BOECKLIN who currently spends his time at the top of the charts and in stadiums with the band BAD WOLVES but was kind enough to tell us all about:Working with Mark Lewis on Beast, what influenced tha sound of it, touring with Arch Enemy, that one Agony Scene album he did, tha best of...2022-10-0550 min
Meep Meep PodcastSum 41 - It's What We're All About (2002) [w/ Cone McCaslin of Sum 41]With great power meeps great responsibility...And this episode is hanging upside down with rock as we websling through Sum 41's 2002 single for the Spider-Man soundtrack "It's What We're All About"!Sum 41 bassist Cone tells us about working with Rick Rubin on the song, working with Kerry King in the video, LITERALLY PLAYING UPSIDE DOWN, and even collaborating with Ludacris!We also talk about other movie placements like Bring It On and how Sum 41 single handedly saved the movie Zoolander!All this and NOTHING ELSE on an all new MEEP MEEP! 2022-08-3130 min
Meep Meep PodcastBleeding Through - The Truth (2006) [w/ Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through]Living With a Pod Complex:Exploring albums released by Trustkill Records that were distributed by Roadrunner. Join Brandan and I at the Coconut Banger's Ball where we discuss tha making of Bleeding Through's 2006 album "The Truth", tha state of metalcore at tha time of its' release, eye shadow, and Killswitch Engage. www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-08-2936 min
Meep Meep PodcastStill Remains - The Serpent (2007) [w/ TJ Miller of Still Remains]DANCING WITH THE ENEMEEP!Not bad. Hey 15 years ago this week, Still Remains unhinged their jaw on their 2nd & final album on Roadrunner entitled “THE SERPENT.”Following 2005’s “Of Love & Lunacy”, tha band had a different sound that was the result of personnel changes, sonic evolution and possibly Sonic the Hedgehog.Vocalist TJ Miller tells us about what led up to this record, recording with Steve Evetts versus GGGarth Richardson, that cool EGG on tha cover, and most importantly: top tunes from Mariah Carey’s catalog.It’s all streaming NOW on an all new MEEP MEEP!...2022-08-1058 min
Meep Meep PodcastDevilDriver - The Last Kind Words (2007) [w/ Mike Spreitzer of DevilDriver]MEEPS OVER CALIFORNIA.15 years ago this week, July 31 of 2007, DevilDriver released their 3rd album THE LAST KIND WORDS, which was a pivotal moment in their career.They were coming off tha good will of THE FURY OF OUR MAKER’S HAND which has distanced themselves from tha shadow of their self-titled debut and larger than life frontman, Dez Fafara, who had already enjoyed success in Coal Chamber.Now it was DevilDriver’s turn establish what they were and would go on to be! Guitarist then-and-now Mike Spreitzer tells us about tha headspace going into...2022-08-0357 min
Meep Meep PodcastTerror - Always the Hard Way (2006) [w/ Nick Jett of Terror]LIVING WITH A POD COMPLEX: Exploring albums released on Trustkill Records that were distributed by Roadrunner. They say you have 10 years to make your most relevant material - nobody told Terror. Two decades later they're making their most important music to date but in between tha instant classics their first two records & their modern masterclass in core "Keepers of the Faith", they did not choose to make it easy. 2006's "Always the Hard Way" was their first after guitarist Todd Jones' departure & would set tha tone for what Terror would do next. With Todd gone, drum...2022-07-1338 min
Meep Meep PodcastZao - The Funeral of God (2004) [w/ Scott Mellinger of Zao]FUNERAL OF PODExploring albums released on Ferret Records that were distributed by Roadrunner.And here we have tha TITULAR FUNERAL! In 2004 actual legends of sound Zao released “Funeral of God”…a mere 2 years after their farewell tour in 2002.And like 15 years before Dwayne Johnson would release his undrinkable beverage ZOA.So what happened between 2002 and 2004 that this album even exists when the band almost didn’t?Pallbearer and riff king Scott Mellinger Undertakes us into God’s graveyard to explain the miracle of how this record even happened!We also go through the...2022-07-1255 min
Meep Meep PodcastChad Kroeger Feat. Josey Scott - Hero (2002) [w/ Josey Scott]People like to call me a millennial, but I identify as a Click-Click-BOOM'er.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-07-0637 min
Meep Meep PodcastResident Evil Soundtrack (2002) [w/ Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method and Mike Ransom of Adema]YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE DOWN HERE...That's what that brat says in tha movie RESIDENT EVIL starring Milla Jovovich but tha stars of this episode are soundtrack contributors THE CRYSTAL METHOD whose huge hit Name of the Game is included. Scott Kirkland of TCM tells us about making the song with Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, Ryu from Styles of Beyond, and DJ Swamp as well as touring Family Values, and collaborating with the star of Resident Evil - Milla Jovovich.Mike Ransom of Adema has their song "Everyone" featured and talks...2022-05-181h 08
Meep Meep PodcastRemembering Never - Women & Children Die First (2004) [w/ "Mean" Pete Kowalsky of Remembering Never]FUNERAL OF PODDiscussing albums released on Ferret Records that were distributed by Roadrunner Records. In 2004 Remembering Never released their album "Women & Children Die First" which would be vocalist "Mean" Peter Kowalsky's eulogy for what tha band was and thesis statement for what they would become. PK gives us a full blown education in Florida hardcore, his relationship to tha Roadrunner catalog, as well as stories about being often imitated and even duplicated. Plus RN vs Lit!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-05-0952 min
Meep Meep PodcastTwelve Tribes - The Rebirth of Tragedy (2004) [w/ Adam Jackson of Twelve Tribes]FUNERAL OF PODExploring albums released on Ferret Records that were distributed by Roadrunner.Twelve Tribes' 2004 album "The Rebirth Of Tragedy" is, in many ways, a "rebirth" for tha band themselves. After briefly changing their name to Prodigal Zoo in 2003 and shifting a few key members, they re-emerged with an album that tops everything they'd done before it.Tha TRAGEDY is that they're not still a band today and probably not given the adulation they deserve for this incredible album. So vocalist Adam Jackson took tha time to run through tha tribal customs...2022-05-0959 min
Meep Meep PodcastEarth Crisis - Breed the Killers (1998) [w/ Karl Buechner & Ian "Bulldog" Edwards of Earth Crisis, Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper]MEEP THA KILLERSNo cage will be left unlocked, no X will be left uncrossed, because we are celebrating a VEGAN STRAIGHT EDGE classic - Breed the Killers by Earth Crisis. But only killers they're breeding are these RIFFS baby!! Truth is unveiled about this hard as hell LP including having Robb Flynn from Machine Head on it, going from its' predecessor "Gomorrah's Season Ends" and leading into it's follow-up "Slither"! Here to help us do that are tha man behind tha artwork, Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper, tha Rumble of the Earth, bassist Ian...2022-04-131h 18
Meep Meep PodcastSpineshank - Strictly Diesel (1998) [w/ Rob Garcia & Mike Sarkisyan of Spineshank and Kevin Estrada, A&R]With gas prices rising, get a free fill-up with this episode but unleaded ain't gonna cut it;this one is STRICTLY DIESEL.We dive deep and meep into tha early origin of Spineshank and making their debut album with Rob & Mike from tha band as well as tha man who brought it all together, Kevin Estrada.Hear about their first show opening for two other Meepsters, being produced by Amir from Orgy, and how it molded them into tha juggernaut that would 2 years later create HEIGHT OF CALLOUSNESS.START THA MEEP MACHINE!2022-03-211h 29
Meep Meep PodcastEighteen Visions - Vanity (2002) [w/ James Hart of Eighteen Visions]Throw on your heart-shaped sunnies 'cause this hot pink is way too bright as we discuss tha 20th Anniversary of Eighteen Visions releasing VANITY. A band that runs roads so hard another RR band named themselves after one of their songs, 18V is an era defining group who continue to rock every house they come across with tha biggest rocks they can find. Head boulder shoulder bssher James Hart and i discuss making this record, covering other Roadrunner bands, touring mismatches, matching fists with faces, and who is more jacked between James and Schieppati from Bleeding...2022-03-0953 min
Meep Meep PodcastThrowdown - Vendetta (2005) [w/ Matt Mentley of Throwdown]LIVING WITH A POD COMPLEX:discussing albums on Trustkill that were distributed by Roadrunner. In 2005 Orange County bantamweights Throwdown released their first album of all new material with Dave Peters on vocals to follow up 2003's classic (?) HAYMAKER.New to tha creative process with TD was longtime guitarist Matt Mentley who talks about making VENDETTA, working with producer Zeuss, Howard Jones' meeping guest vocals, & where Vendetta falls in Throwdown's canon.Radical departure or logical progression?Find out on this UNLOCKED episode formerly exclusively for Patreon members!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-03-0943 min
Meep Meep PodcastMost Precious Blood - Merciless (2005) [w/ Rob Fusco of Most Precious Blood]LIVING WITH A POD COMPLEX...discussing albums on Trustkill Records that were distributed by ROADRUNNER Records.This episode is about Most Precious Blood and their 2005 album MERCILESS. This was arguably tha biggest release for tha band not only because it's them at tha peak of their powers but also because in 2005 metal and hardcore is having a huge cultural moment thanks to things like Hot Topic and MTV2.We go to MPB vocalist Rob Fusco...who tells us about making tha album, comparing it to other works of his, and his relationship with Roadrunner bands li...2022-03-0951 min
Meep Meep PodcastOpen Hand - You and Me (2005) [w/ Justin Isham of Open Hand]Living With a Pod ComplexThroughout their history Roadrunner Records distributed many other labels in many other countries so it's no surprise that in the mid 2000s Trustkill Records had about 20 albums released and re-released through them.This episode explores A TRUE CLASSIC ROCK 'N ROLL ALBUM OF MY LIFETIME - Open Hand's 2005 "You and Me."This record not only has one of my favorite songs EVER ("Tough Guy") but also some of tha best and time-tested packaging. It was an honor to talk to tha mastermind behind tha masterpiece Justin Isham all ab...2022-03-0955 min
Meep Meep PodcastHopesfall - The Satellite Years (2002) [w/ Josh Brigham of Hopesfall]LIVING WITH A COMPLEXThis is a bonus series UNLOCKED from Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod that explores albums released on Trustkill Records that were distributed by ROADRUNNER RECORDS.On this episode, North Carolina's HOPESFALL and their 2002 masterpiece "The Satellite Years" is explored as we get into orbit with the band's constant presence, Josh Brigham.Calling occupants of interplanetary craft: enter this escape podcast for intangibles on an UNLOCKED episode previously available EXCLUSIVELY on Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod!!!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-03-0931 min
Meep Meep PodcastBaby Fox - Dum Dum Baby (1998) [w/ Alex Gray of Baby Fox]MEEPISODE 64:Coming up at tha catalyst of tha U.K.'s home grown trip-hop sound is Baby Fox. Fronted by vocalist Christine Leech who counts co-writing for Madonna on her credits, tha trio is rounded out by emcee Dwight and producer Alex Gray.Their debut album, tha heavily dub-influenced "A Normal Family" is great but tha follow up in '98 for Roadrunner "DUM DUM BABY" is one of my across-tha-board FAVORITES!It's like if tha Fight Club soundtrack had your guardian angel singing warnings over it while your false ego is rapping in...2022-02-0755 min
Meep Meep PodcastCode Orange - Forever (2017) [w/ Jami Morgan of Code Orange]CODE ORANGE FOREVEROn January 13, 2017 - five years to tha day, Code Orange released their RR debut "Forever" and have incrementally submerged this world into their underworld ever since. Jami Morgan decodes tha colors and talks about tha mindset going into Forever, how it fits into Code Orange's story, working with Kurt Ballou & Will Yip, performing at WWE NXT, and their new single "Out For Blood" !!!So listen to tha freaks finally have their say 'cause it's STREAMING NOW!!!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-01-1355 min
Meep Meep PodcastDana Dentata - Pantychrist (2021) [w/ Dana Dentata]MEEPISODE 62:We're celebrating my favorite Roadrunner release of 2021 to tha surprise of no one: PANTYCHRIST by Dana Dentata.I correctly think Dana Dentata is tha coolest and she tells us about tha making of her debut album, working with a gang of all-stars like King Woman, 100 Gecs, Lil' Aaron, and Travis Barker, opening for tha Insane Clown Posse, and also...shots fired at Roman Reigns.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2022-01-0758 min
Meep Meep PodcastImmolation - Dawn of Possession (1991) [w/ Ross Dolan & Bob Vigna of Immolation]MEEPISODE 61:We're celebrating THIRTY YEARS...of death metal devastators Immolation and their debut album from 1991 - DAWN OF POSSESSION!And Immolation haven't let dusk come on their career yet because their new album ACTS OF GOD is on tha horizon! Tha Immortals themselves, Bob and Ross take us through making Dawn of Possession in Germany with producer Harris Johns, getting on Roadrunner... getting OFF Roadrunner and how their latest work connects to their origins!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-12-221h 03
Meep Meep PodcastKarma to Burn - Karma to Burn (1997) [w/ Rich Mullins of Karma to Burn & Howie Abrams, A&R]MEEPISODE 60:Karma to Burn are a unique entry into the Roadrunner catalog - an INSTRUMENTAL band...who release a non-instrumental album on Roadrunner. K2B started as all riffs and no vocals but when Howie Abrams signed them to tha label, expectations were that they'd get a frontman to bring their message to tha MASSED and as you'll hear...that was easier said than done. Their incredibly talented leader Will Mecum unfortunately passed away in 2021. This album however lives on whether he likes it or not & we have his partner in literal crime Rich Mullins to...2021-12-151h 37
Meep Meep PodcastVision of Disorder - Imprint (1998) [w/ Matt Baumbach & Mike Fleischmann of V.O.D. and Brian Audley of Incendiary]MEEPPRINTIn 1996 Vision of Disorder released what is now considered a classic with their self-titled "green drip" album but tha band wasn't satisfied with that sound. They knew they could do better - and now we do too!In 1998, "IMPRINT", tha relentless follow-up was unleashed complete with a Phil Anselmo guest spot, recording with producer Dave Sardy, and a nationwide Triple Meep Attack tour with Earth Crisis & Sepultura!Tha Visionaries themselves Matt Baumbach & Mike Fleischmann leave their mark on our minds about tha entire process as well as tha prelude (Resurrecting Reality), epilogue (For the Blee...2021-12-081h 49
Meep Meep PodcastFaktion - Faktion (2006) [w/ Marshal Dutton of Hinder]MEEPISODE 58:It's tha 15 anniversary of Roadrunner releasing Denton, TX band FAKTION's self-titled debut.Riffmaster Meepster Marshal Dutton from that band has now gone on to front platinum selling powerhouse HINDER who I first saw with EIGHTEEN VISIONS in '06.M.D. took some time from burning it down to talk about making tha Faktion album FACE-TO-FACE... so prepare to hear a bunch of doors slam because there's no quiet entrances in rock 'n roll!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-11-1748 min
Meep Meep PodcastMisfits - Cuts From the Crypt (2001) [w/ Dr. Chud of the Misfits & Vampiro, Pro-Wrestling Icon]HAPPY HALLOWICKED!!!We're celebrating Jack-O-Lanterns weather and tha 20th Anniversary of tha final release of the Misfits on Roadrunner: CUTS FROM THE CRYPT released October 30, 2001.With me to do the honors of heralding this haunted Hallowed hitlist is none other than tha Abominable Dr. Chud from tha band and wrestling icon VAMPIRO!Doc has seen and done it all including being one of tha four ghastly ghouls who graverobbed across tha world in the Misfits. Vampiro brought tha monsters to mash with him in World Championship Wrestling. It gets no cooler o...2021-10-301h 00
Meep Meep PodcastSepultura - Nation (2001) [w/ Derrick Green of Sepultura & Ramón Ortiz of Puya]It's time to be a colorguard for tha metal marching band of Sepultura as we fly tha flag of NATION...their FINAL album for Roadrunner Records, released 20 years ago in 2001. This is tha 2nd release with current vocalist Derrick Green and would set tha tone for tha future of tha band as his various unique vocal styles and songwriting methods would more seamlessly meld with Sepultura riffage and rhythms we knew before!When Nation was released Sepultura toured on it with Flybanger, Primer 55, Hatebreed, & PUYA.Puya are without a doubt one of tha most skilled...2021-10-271h 16
Meep Meep PodcastSuffocation - Effigy of the Forgotten (1991) [w/ Josh Barohn of Suffocation]MEEPISODE 55:A THREEPEAT! In hockey they call it a hat trick. But today we're referring to it as the 30th anniversary of Suffocation's Roadrunner debut - EFFIGY OF THE FORGOTTEN!October 22, 1991 this juggernaut was released and we effigize it with Josh Barohn from Suffocation's formation.This one is for the OGs since Josh played on the iconic songs that intro'd Suffo to tha world talks about the band's origins, working with Scott Burns, recording as Morris Sound, as well as tha creation of this certified death metal zeitgeist.www.Patreon.com...2021-10-2244 min
Meep Meep PodcastSepultura - Against (1998) [w/ Andreas Kisser of Sepultura & Howard Benson, Producer]MEEPISODE 54:23 years ago TODAY on October 6, 1998 Sepultura released AGAINST, their first album with Derrick Green and tha beginning of a new legacy.Listen to never before told stories about the events leading up to tha making of this album from producer Howard Benson and tha guitar god himself Andreas Kisser.Derrick was tha man for tha job but before he was chosen many other considerations were made: Jorge from Merauder, Phil Demmel from Machine Head, Chuck Billy from Testament, Davide from Orange 9MM, and even Andreas himself!Howard Benson's life and career were chan...2021-10-051h 14
Meep Meep PodcastKillswitch Engage - As Daylight Dies (2006) [w/ Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage & Roderick Strong, WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion]Meepisode 53:It's a CHAMPIONSHIP edition of tha show. We're celebrating 15 years of Killswitch Engage's third and possibly biggest album on Roadrunner, AS DAYLIGHT DIES.To talk about the making of that record will be band bassist and artist Mike D as well as reigning WWE NXT Cruiserweight Champion, Roderick Strong! Roddy's finishing move he won that very championship with is called The End of Heartache named after Killswitch's album and we discuss how it all connects and also...the Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shell.In November of 2006, KSE would r...2021-09-291h 16
Meep Meep PodcastJunkie XL - Saturday Teenage Kick (1997) [w/ Patrick "Rudeboy" of Urban Dance Squad and Lucas van Slegtenhorst, A&R]I never planned on this; Big Meep Evangelist!In 1997 Roadrunner Records released the debut album by Tom Holkenborg, better known the world over as Junkie XL. Tom a few years later would score a worldwide #1 hit with some guy named Elvis and presently scores worldwide movie releases like Justice League but there was a time when he was a real rock'n'rolla."Saturday Teenage Kick" formed a band around it and spawned hits like Billy Club and the title track with tha Silver Surfering Rudeboy Remington Patrick Tilon handling the vocals of the digital onslaughts, Dino...2021-09-221h 19
Meep Meep Podcastill Niño - Revolution...Revolución (2001) [w/ Laz Piña of ill Niño, Jorge Rosado of Merauder, Mike Gitter, A&R]#Meepisode51ill Niño - Revolution...Revolución (2001)ill Niño started as El Niño with Merauder vocalist Jorge Rosado before changing their name & personnel & being signed to Roadrunner Records by Mike Gitter.09/18/01, TWENTY YEARS AGO, they released their debut album which launched them into tha canon of music forever with singles like "What Comes Around" & "Unreal" as well as launching me trying to jumpkick wearing a backpack with Marc Rizzo.We'll go through that whole journey with never before heard stories from Jorge about trying out for SEPULTURA and starting El Niño, Mike Gitt...2021-09-151h 26
Meep Meep PodcastMachine Head - The More Things Change... (1997) [w/ Robb Flynn of Machine Head & Nick Emde of Contracult Collective]MEEPISODE 50:Robb Flynn - Meepster Mainstay, bonfire icon, & main cog in tha Machine Head. After they're hugely successful debut "Burn My Eyes" was released, they'd attempt to follow up one of tha most important albums of all time...And they did!! 1997's "More Things Change..." is meaner, focused, & destructive in many ways. Tha General himself tells us about tha days of still being a sergeant, deep in tha trenches...ALSO! Nick Emde from CONTRACULT COLLECTIVE bird nerds out with me about signing to RR, working with Rhys Fulber, being a fan o...2021-08-251h 06
Meep Meep PodcastAnyone - Anyone (2001) [w/ Riz Story of Anyone, Ryan Shuck of Orgy/Adema, & Kevin Estrada, A&R at Roadrunner Records]Anyone was described by Roadrunner Records in 2001 as "the most innovative band of the new millennium!" - so innovative they were offered the biggest record deal in the label's history up to that point! We celebrate the 20th anniversary of this sonic journey with some special guests!The someone in Anyone, Riz Story, tells us about starting the band with now Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and current YES vocalist, Juano aka Jon Davidson. He also links this album to the forthcoming Anyone record "In Humanity" available October 12th!A&R visionary and photography legend...2021-08-201h 52
Meep Meep PodcastNon-Intentional Lifeform - Uisce (1997) [w/ Andrew Day of N.I.L.]MEEPING OR EXISTINGThis week we take a trip down under to Australia in the unlikely city of PERTH for the first signing to Roadrunner's Australia branch: Non-Intentional Lifeform.Members of N.I.L. have gone on to toss coins at Superman and play in other Aussie luminaries such as KILLING HEIDI. We get the rundown of the entire history of the band from multi-instrumentalist Andrew Day.From improving songs to touring with Korn all within the same 12 months, this is a truly personal and inspiring journey of a young band being thrust...2021-08-111h 00
Meep Meep PodcastDislocated Styles - Pin the Tail on the Honkey (2001) [w/ Ed Udhus of Zebrahead and Greg, Joe, Chuck, & Jason of Dislocated Styles]POSSESSED BY MEEPSTERS!Get unified in tha mix with Dislocated Styles. We're joined by nearly tha whole band to discuss their career as they come into Roadrunner via A&Rtist Kevin Estrada (Spineshank, Chimaira).DisLo is signed during an exciting & eclectic time for tha label not to mention tha rap'n'roll hotbed of Arizona PLUS...I make an important monologue about Alien Ant Farm AND once reference tha Phunk Junkeez.PTTOTH is produced by Howard Benson whose name is held in houses now but I first became aware of HB when he produced tha...2021-08-041h 25
Meep Meep PodcastBoy Wonder - Wonder-Wear (1997) [w/ Dave River of Tree & Paula Kelley of Boy Wonder]MEEPSION TO DESTROYIn 1997, wanting to get in on tha ever dominating "alternative" scene, Roadrunner acquired a small indie label called CherryDisc from Boston, MA who'd had success with Semisonic & Letters to Cleo among others. Among those who made tha migration from CD to RR were BOY WONDER whose sole full-length "Wonder-Wear" came out on tha Big Bird. They were fronted by former Dropnineteens guitarist Paula Kelley and she takes us on tha journey to and through tha album! One band on CherryDisc who did NOT move were TREE. Frontman Dave "River" was featured on Shoot...2021-07-301h 05
Meep Meep PodcastShelter - Beyond Planet Earth (1997) [w/ Porcell, Dave DiCenso, & Raghunath (Ray) Cappo]Revealed in Meepflection!!!Shelter's 2nd & final Roadrunner Record, Beyond Planet Earth, is a line in tha sand for many but on this episode, it's HIGH TIDE and high time we hear how it was made and what it means today.We hear once again from Porcell who laid out MANTRA previously, mythical drum don Dave DiCenso, & tha voice of Shelter & sometimes reason - Raghunath Cappo.You'll hear stories you might expect and ones you might not about J. Yuenger of White Zombie's contribution to tha record, Elijah Blue of Deadsy's contribution to Ray's employment, and of course...what's up with tha ska song?...2021-07-142h 17
Meep Meep PodcastShootyz Groove - Hipnosis (1997) [w/ P-Nut & Chad of 311 and Sense & Donny Rock of Shootyz Groove]Shootyz Groove is in your area - GIVE MEEPS.This week we have two of my favorite bands of all time talking about each other while I cheer 'em on!In 1997 Shootyz Groove released their 2nd album which would be their only one for Roadrunner, HIPNOSIS. They would tour extensively before and after it with fellow rap-rock supremes 311 and the two would be forever intertwined!P-Nut and Chad from Omaha's finest offer stories of admiration and collaboration while Sense Live and Donny Rock tells us about working with Alan of Digable Planets and River of Tree, recording with various producers...2021-06-301h 14
Meep Meep PodcastBiohazard - No Holds Barred: Live in Europe (1997) [w/ Billy Graziadei of Biohazard]MEEPS FROM THA HARDSIDEBiohazard are synonymous with Roadrunner despite only releasing their career-defining "Urban Discipline" on tha label as well as this live album: NO HOLDS BARRED.But turns out most bars are held with Bill G as we discuss various topics of his career like touring with Insane Clown Posse, collab'ing with Mindless Self Indulgence, fumbling with Suicide City, & being tha theme song for NXT with Powerflo.It's a New York thing.Patreon.com/BillyBiohazardwww.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-06-1846 min
Meep Meep PodcastToxik - World Circus (1987) [w/ Josh Christian of Toxik & Reece Scruggs of Havok]PAIN & MEEPSERY"World Circus" by Toxik was released in 1987 and actually is so OG it came out on RoadRACER. Tha album features integral figures in tha scene to come like artwork by Ed Repka, production at Morris Sound Studios (who had just hired a young Scott Burns) and it just rrrrrrips!!!Reece Scruggs of Havok shares his early exposure to Toxik and what high regard he holds them in while band mastermind Josh Christian tells us all about tha ins and outs of his time with RR, this album, and future records to come!So paint your face for tha road to race...2021-06-091h 08
Meep Meep PodcastCoal Chamber - Coal Chamber (1997) [w/ Amir Derakh of Orgy / Julien-K]AMEEP of tha DesertWelcome to 1997 - tha first day of tha rest of your life. And we're kicking it off with arguably tha most important release on Roadrunner that year - tha self-titled debut from Coal Chamber!More like...GOLD Chamber 'cause this bad boy sold over 500K copies in tha U.S.! So who better qualified to tell us about tha creation of it than Midas himself - tha titular Amir of tha Desert: Amir Derakh.Amir, in addition to being a founding member of Orgy and still making noise with Julien-K also is a talented engineer & producer. So in tha ea...2021-06-0249 min
Meep Meep PodcastChimaira - Pass Out of Existence (2001) [w/ Chris Spicuzza & Mark Hunter of Chimaira]MEEP OUT OF EXISTENCE!Join in celebrating 20 years of Strongsville's finest CHIMAIRA and their 2001 Roadrunner debut "Pass Out of Existence" !!! Joined by mythical midwest monsters Mark Hunter & Chris Spicuzza, this is a truly comprehensive run down of the band in this era. Learn something with stories about Dwid from Integrity directly having a hand in tha development, Stephen Carpenter of Deftones writing with them, tha ECW Anarchy Rocks compilation, and yes...Farmclub! Twitch.tv/Chimaira_Mark You coulda heard this early at Patreon.com/MeepMeepPodwww.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-05-261h 18
Meep Meep PodcastMadball - Demonstrating My Style (1996) [w/ Matt Henderson of Madball & Rob Iler aka AJ Soprano]TIMES ARE MEEPINGWe round out 1996 with the 25th anniversary of Madball's sophomore slammer: DEMONSTRATING MY STYLE. Rob Iler (actor, athlete) portrayed AJ Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. AJ had an extensive collection of Roadrunner Records merch throughout the show as well as posters of RR bands permeating tha sets. Rob tells us about Demonstrating HIS Style on tha show...get it?!...sick.Madball's '94 debut Set It Off is a landmark in hardcore and music in general, so when it was time to make the follow-up, the band didn't just recreate the same formula a 2nd time. We reflect...2021-05-191h 03
Meep Meep PodcastSoulfly - Soulfly (1998) [w/ Matt Mentley, Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill, Benji Webbe of Skindred]MEEPLOMBO!!!This week it's a CORKER of a bonus episode as an all-star cast joins in for a discussion of the self-titled debut from SOULFLY.Eric Bobo of Cypress Hill talks about his involvement in the project, rocking with rap, and working with Reverie on his new album EMPIRES.Benji from Skindred tells his history with Max, why he can't be a boxer, the new vinyl pressing of Skindred's "Roots Rock Riot" and comes clean about the Newport Helicopter.And finally Matt Mentley of Throwdown goes track by track with me as well as premieres the never-released only studio recording...2021-05-121h 22
Meep Meep PodcastHatebreed - Supremacy (2006) [w/ Chris Beattie & Frank Novinec of Hatebreed]SUPREMEEPCYIn 2006 at the height of their powers Hatebreed released their only album on Roadrunner, Supremacy.HB OG Chris Beattie tells us how they went from Universal to Roadrunner & I tell him about how one of his songs is involved in legal agreements.Then! Frank Three Gun (Terror, Ringworm, Integrity) talks about joining Hatebreed, his perspective on this record, his relationship with the early Roadrunner catalog, and...Mushroomhead!So don't be a defeatist - join us over the threshold & listen to this episode NOW!!!...Hey that's also a good song for a wedding!Patreon.com/MeepMeepPodwww.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-05-0557 min
Meep Meep PodcastAbove All - Domain (1996) [w/ Daniel P. Carter & Hallam Foster of Above All]You can't spell SXE without ESSEX...right?!Well find the heck out this week as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of vegan (?) straight edge (???) hardcore (!) band Above All and their 1996 Roadrunner release - DOMAIN.We speak with band founder Hallam Foster on the formation of the band and making of the album with Alex Newport who Meeped around in Nailbomb.Daniel P. Carter (Above All/ "A" /Bloodhound Gang) also discusses his history with Roadrunner Records including playing in Above All himself as well as making illustrations for the album.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPodwww.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-04-2857 min
Meep Meep PodcastDowner - Downer (2001) [w/ Aaron Silberman of Downer]This week marks the 20th anniversary of Downer's self-titled Roadrunner debut and band mastermind Aaron Silberman is here to tell us all about it.The creation and release of this album is non-stop action for better or worse and Downer's connections to the Southern California hardcore and early nü scenes are endless.Album art by Pushead, music video by Robot Chicken, A&R by Mike Gitter (ill Niño and the Misfits), shared members with Handsome and Alien Ant Farm I mean you get the picture!So now get the audio! And listen NOW!!!...Or later. No, NOW!!!www.Pa...2021-04-211h 17
Meep Meep PodcastKevin Salem - Glimmer (1996) [w/ Kevin Salem]UNDERMEEPKevin Salem previously told us all about his Roadrunner debut SOMA CITY but this time we reflect on the 25th anniversary of its' successor - GLIMMER.Kevin always has cool stories & smart insights. Listen as he tells about Neil Young's guitarist Poncho being drafted into this record, Steve Vai's house being where it's mixed, and most importantly... What's up with that fish?!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-04-1449 min
Meep Meep PodcastVision of Disorder - Vision of Disorder (1996) [w/ Mike Kennedy {VOD} & Jeremy Bolm {Touché Amoré}]ELEMEEP This week we celebrate tha 25th anniversary of Vision of Disorder's self-titled debut album, aka...THA GREEN DRIP. Touché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm discusses his early exposure to Vision of Disorder and its' significance to him personally as well as heavy music over all! Plus V.O.D. riff ruler & bloodsimple axecutioner Mike Kennedy tells us about this INCREDIBLE album, tha prequel E.P. "Still" , working with different producers, & maybe most importantly buries the lead on being sponsored by JNCO!!! So JUDGE NONE CHOOSE ONE and check it out!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-04-0557 min
Meep Meep PodcastFloodgate - Penalty (1996) [w/ Kyle Thomas of Floodgate / Exhorder]SEASON 3:199625th AnniversariesKyle Thomas is a multi-time Meepster signing with tha bird once fronting Exhorder & again with tha lagniappe riffs 'n croons in tha FLOODGATE krewe.Find out all about the origins and epilogues of the band as well as playing the final Sepultura shows with Max Cavalera as well as having a radio hit in Cleveland!So WHERE Y'AT?! It's an all new Meep Meep!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-03-241h 05
Meep Meep PodcastCKY - Carver City (2009) [w/ Deron Miller of CKY / 96 Bitter Beings]A#1 ROLLER MEEPEREnjoy a special bonus episode with Deron Miller of CKY & 96 Bitter Beings fame as we hip whip about love of classic death metal, his relationship with Roadrunner legend Monte Conner, and the CKY album CARVER CITY.You're an honorary hellion in this parade so meet us on the boardwalk for an all new Meep Meep!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-03-171h 14
Meep Meep PodcastSepultura - Roots (1996) [w/ Ross Robinson, Producer & Keith Barney of Eighteen Visions]Ross Robinson has an intimate relationship with Roadrunner's catalog between being signed to the label with his band Detente, to producing several acclaimed albums including ROOTS. So what do I ask him about?... Tha Phunk Junkeez. Keith Barney's band Eighteen Visions is so influential that a current Roadrunner band, Motionless In White, named themselves after one of their songs! But before that he fronted an extremely important band to me, Throwdown. We talk about the influence ROOTS had on him and their sound. So press play but don't wear white because there's blood everywhere on this episode of Meep Meep!!!2021-03-101h 14
Meep Meep PodcastDog Eat Dog - Play Games (1996) [w/ John Connor of Dog Eat Dog]We kick off Season Three: 1996 - 25th Anniversaries with the sophomore release on Roadrunner Records by genre defying pioneers Dog Eat Dog and their album "Play Games"Joined by band frontman John "JC" Connor we get the low down on this all-star collection along with some awesome stories about collaborating with RZA from Wu-Tang, Ronnie James Dio, and more!So get off the bench and take the plate for this corked bat of an episode!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-03-031h 38
Meep Meep PodcastBrujeria - Raza Odiada (1995) [w/ Asesino {Dino Cazares} of Brujeria]This week we go into the barrio with los reyes de Mexico, Brujeria and their 1995 sophomore Roadrunner release Raza Odiada.Our guide is none other than Asesino aka Dino Cazares who is a founding member of the band and tells us about the group's origins, their controversial debut album cover, approaching the follow-up, and the saga of the Asesino character himself.Normally this kind of info would require a blood sacrifice but it's your lucky day 'cause all you have to do is press play!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-02-1757 min
Meep Meep PodcastHigher Power - 27 Miles Underwater (2020) [w/ Jimmy Wizard of Higher Power]MEEPWIREDThis week we veer off the road we normally run of the 1900s and jump off a bridge 27 Miles Underwater with Higher Power's 2020 release on Roadrunner Records.Vocalist Jimmy Wizard takes us through the songwriting process, working with Gil Norton, his love of podcasts, and his blood relation to Harry Potter.HP are the initials for Harry Potter and Higher Power which is NO COINCIDENCE!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-02-1049 min
Meep Meep PodcastThorn - Bitter Potion (1995) [w/ Roy Mayorga of Thorn {Soulfly, Stone Sour}]On this episode we have a legend of my CD player and a bonafide Roadrunner All-Star, Roy Mayorga!Before he had tha message of tha Bhagavat with Shelter, flew free with Soulfly, or left rocks out in tha sun too long with Stone Sour, Roy formed an industrial punk band with fellow former Nausea member John John Jesse and Winter guitarist Stephan Flam. This trio of heros released their full length as THORN entitled Bitter Potion in tha spring of 1995 but before THAT...released an EP of Don Fury produced demos on Lungcast Records called She Rises Like tha Sun.W...2021-02-0342 min
Meep Meep PodcastTheory of a Deadman - The Truth Is... (2011) [w/ Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman]In a special 10 year anniversary episode we look back on a release by one of Roadrunner's prestigious platinum selling bands - Theory of a Deadman.After going to the top of the charts with their hit single "Bad Girlfriend" and selling over a million copies of 2008's "Scars and Souvenirs" the band released their 3rd album "The Truth Is..." in 2011.Band leader Tyler Connolly and frequent collaborator Krsy Fox break down the writing process of the album and the aftermath of success in an all new Meep Meep!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-01-271h 04
Meep Meep PodcastBlue Mountain - Dog Days (1995) [w/ Laurie Stirratt of Blue Mountain]Blue Mountain emerged from tha washboard splinters of HILLTOPS which featured future Wilco mainstay John Stirratt.B. Mo though would have plenty of their own success with an inescapable (where I lived) radio hit called "Blue Canoe" released in '95 but would fit right in today with tha alt-country domination.We learn all about the before, during and after with Blue Mountain's Laurie Stirratt and Wilco's John Stirratt who collaborated throughout their musical careers!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-01-2045 min
Oblivious Maximus - PodcastRyan Rainbro - Episode 107Ryan Rainbro, host of the Meep Meep Podcast is my guest for the first episode for 2021! Chatting about 'Until the End' by Kittie, the ins and outs of the Meep Meep Podcast, going through the Roadrunner Records catalog from the mid-90s onward, and all other things suitable for this chat! Ripping convo, rip in!
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Meep Meep PodcastGarage Fuzz - Relax In Your Favorite Chair (1995) [w/ Alexandre "Sesper" Cruz of Garage Fuzz]Continuing tha International Tour we go from Salem in tha U.K. down closer to tha equator in Brazil - Garage Fuzz!!!GF were one of tha flagship bands in Roadrunner's mid-90s attempt at expanding their South American market and Brazil seemed like tha perfect place between Sepultura and tha recent explosion of SHELTER.Garage Fuzz released an album in '95 on RR called "Relax In Your Favorite Chair" that is tha more punk side of "POP PUNK" and would show hints of tha rock 'n roll powerhouse they would develop into later!Guitarist turned vocalist Sesper tells us about the...2021-01-1354 min
Meep Meep PodcastSalem - Salem (2020) [w/ William Gould of Salem / Creeper]This week we take a detour through our journey of Roadrunner's history to stop and smell the dozen black roses as we explore the best RR release of 2020 as voted by you!:Salem's debut self-titled EP.Band vocalist William Gould joins us to discuss how this project came about, the differences between Salem and Creeper, and the Monday Night Wrestling Wars!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2021-01-0643 min
Meep Meep PodcastSuffocation - Breeding the Spawn (1993) [w/ Mike Smith of Suffocation]In tha exciting conclusion to Death Metal December, Suffo Squad OG, Mike Smith tells us all about how the making of their often overlooked 1993 sophomore effort "Breeding the Spawn" came to be.We also touch on his departure from the band and his Grimm Real projects. Check out Mike on his podcast METAL MENTALITY wherever you're reading this right now!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-12-3047 min
Meep Meep PodcastSuffocation - Pierced From Within (1995) [w/ Frank Mullen of Suffocation & Jamie Madrox of Twiztid]This week we cut open my favorite death metal album of all time - PIERCED FROM WITHIN! Iconic vocalist Frank Mullen of Suffocation and I talk about how it makes me wanna fight cars without specifying makes and models.Jamie Madrox of Twiztid whose lyrical themes and songwriting approach mesh perfectly with death metal also tells us about touring with Roadrunner bands for decades and the group's new rock-influenced album "Unlikely Presctiption"www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-12-231h 06
Meep Meep PodcastDeath - Symbolic (1995) [w/ Kelly Conlon of Death]MEEPBOLIC ACTS!!!Death Metal December is here but I won't leave you out in the cold because we're coming in HOT with Death's 1995 masterpiece "Symbolic"!Kelly Conlon who played bass on the record walks us through the experience and the best four bucks he ever made!Also Shai Hulud mastermind Matt Fox and I discuss the unlikely parallels between Hulud and Death and what we love about this record so much.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-12-1655 min
Meep Meep PodcastSpineshank - The Height of Callousness (2000) [w/ Tommy Decker, Jonny Santos, & GGGarth Richardson]MEEP INTEGRITY!!!Height of Callousness TAKES OVER this week on a special 20th anniversary edition of Meep Meep! Drummer and vocalist Tommy Decker and Jonny Santos talk about their life as a band leading up to this monumental record and their lives as a result of it.Plus living legend GGGarth Richardson reveals his method of getting those terrifying vocals out of Jonny. Turns out?...it's not sweet treats.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-12-091h 16
Meep Meep PodcastShank 456 - The Big Payback (1995) [w/ Scooch of Shank 456]CREEPIN' 'n MEEPIN' this week with Cortland, NY's favorite sons: SHANK 456.Originally known as Creeper, they had to change their name due to another Creeper existing. 3 years later...another Shank would too!I talk to Scooch from tha band about tha industrial tinged, hardcore-inspired bar room brawl rock 'n roll of their '95 album "The Big Payback" & tha roller coaster of being on tha Big Bird.Coyote Corner: downset. bassist James Morris!James, in addition to writing basslines I learned in my room 20 years ago, toured with SHELTER during their Mantra era. Downset. has come up multiple times on tha show so it w...2020-12-0258 min
Meep Meep PodcastBlack Train Jack - No Reward (1993) [w/ Rob Vitale of Black Train Jack]JACK Friday!A special bonus episode outside tha Meep Meep canon with Black Train Jack's '93 Roadrunner debut "No Reward"!Vocalist Rob Vitale lets us know how we got here and sets tha foundation of what was to come with "You're Not Alone" which is covered in a previous episode!Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod for early access to future cool stuff!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-11-2745 min
Meep Meep PodcastShelter - MANTRA (1995) [w/ Porcell of Shelter & Adam Blake of H2O]MEEPgotthamessageoftha BHAGAVAT!We continue on into '95 with an absolute corker and a personal favorite:Shelter's Roadrunner debut - MANTRA.John Porcell takes us through the process of recording this album with Tom Soares at the helm while Adam Blake (H2O) gives us a unique look into the life of a young man crossing over into a whole new world in more ways than one to play in a band bubbling at the surface of superstardom.Howie Abrams, former A&R at RR also gives us a little inside look at how the band even arrived onto the label...2020-11-181h 35
Meep Meep PodcastFear Factory - Demanufacture (1995) [w/ Dino Cazares of Fear Factory, Rhys Fulber]Become meepsensitized by the values of life as we get two key players in the making of one of the most important records of the last 25 years - Fear Factory's Demanufacture.Rhys Fulber explains how it came to be that he was involved with the project and ultimately given the wheel for it while Dino Cazares explains how his guitar tone was shaped, the cast of characters that he meets along the way to this masterpiece, and the story behind Dave McKean's artwork.Plus exclusive details on the new anniversary repressing of Demanufacture by Run Out Groove Vinyl!!!Judgement Day...2020-11-111h 03
Meep Meep PodcastLazy - Some Assembly Required (1994) [w/ Steve & Meghan of Lazy]Lazy from Cincinnati, OH were like...I dunno maybe what tha B-52's making a pop-punk album would be. That description of a band put two records out on Roadrunner including 1994's "Some Assembly Required" which I talk with Steve (guitar) and Meghan (drums) about making this album and their time on tha big bird.COYOTE CORNER: Chris from Internal Bleeding and I nerd out about CD singles, backyard wrestling, and Front Line Assembly's "Millennium"www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-11-0435 min
Meep Meep PodcastThe Dresden Dolls - The Dresden Dolls (2004) [w/ Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls]The first ever BONUS EPISODE of Meep Meep has arrived.In celebration of the Dresden Dolls 20th anniversary on Halloween on 2020, we're looking back on their 2004 self-titled Roadrunner debut with none other than one half of the juggling duo, Brian Viglione.Brian tells us about the early stages of the band, standing up for important nuances of their legacy, and being a piano-and-drum duo on a label full of guitars-and-breakdowns.SPOOKTACULAR!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-10-3059 min
Meep Meep PodcastFront Line Assembly - Millennium (1994) [w/ Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly]Rhys Fulber, a mainstay of Roadrunner canon and an icon of my CD player, joins me to talk about Front Line Assembly and their landmark 1994 album "Millennium."This was a bold new direction for the duo as they went from traditional electronic music to a more industrial metal sound they'd help pioneer. You'll hear about how that idea came about, working with Devin Townsend on the record, their front line assemblance into the Roadrunner family, and the beginnings of the relationship with Fear Factory! Plus a few other news and notes, some never before heard!Check out Rhys Fulber's new...2020-10-2852 min
Meep Meep PodcastKevin Salem - Soma City (1994) [w/ Kevin Salem]This week singer-songwriter Kevin Salem joins me for a detour from the typical heavy metal world of Roadrunner Records to the Americana of Soma City. Kevin discusses working with a variety of musical greats as well as the catalyst for making the record, and the unique process that helped shape it!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-10-2148 min
Meep Meep PodcastObituary - World Demise (1994) [w/ Donald Tardy of Obituary]It's the end of the WORLD!...and the start of a new one.This week I'm joined by Donald Tardy of the band Obituary to discuss their casually innovative 1994 album "World Demise." We talk about the influence of Dave "Big Shirt" NIcholls on production and how New York hardcore made its' way into their style.Coyote Corner: Hawker Records founder John Bello tells me about every single release on the label as well as the early days of U.S. Roadrunner, running a label while being a teenager and hanging out with the queen, Holly Lane!www.Patreon.com...2020-10-141h 09
Meep Meep PodcastMachine Head - Burn My Eyes (1994) [w/ Nick Shinz of Job For A Cowboy]This week Ryan is joined by Nick from Job For a Cowboy to reminisce and plan the revolution to a soundtrack of Machine Head's 1994 Roadrunner debut "Burn My Eyes."Coyote Corner: Todd Friend of H2O recalls his time working in the mailroom of Roadrunner in the early 90s, the impact that job had on his life, as well as the impact Madball's "Set It Off" had on the world.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-10-081h 20
Meep Meep PodcastMadball - Set It Off (1994) [w/ Matt Henderson of Madball, Chris McLane of Stretch Arm Strong]This week we're Discussing Madball Songs on their Roadrunner debut "SET IT OFF" !!!This iconic album couldn't be contained with just one guest so there will be an unprecedented THREE people joining me.Matt Henderson from Madball discusses making this absolute classic, working with Hoya for the first time, Jamie Locke's influence on the sound of the record, and the video for "Down By Law."Also Howie Abrams, A&R Superstar of RR, talks about the origin of Madball and signing the band to Roadrunner.Coyote Corner: South Carolina hardcore legend Chris McLane from Stretch Arm Strong reflects on Black Train...2020-09-3055 min
Meep Meep PodcastBlack Train Jack - You're Not Alone (1994) [w/ Brian of Black Train Jack, Tad Leger of Toxik]This week's album is Black Train Jack's 1994 swan song, "You're Not Alone" which features huge hooks, chugging riffs, and Sick of It All. Brian from the band tells me all about the formation of the band, making this album, and the Spin Doctors.Coyote Corner featured Tad, drummer for late 80's RR alumni Toxik reflecting on Buzzov•en's "Sore" album as well as what it was like being in a touring metal band in the early days of the bird.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-09-231h 05
Meep Meep PodcastBuzzov•en - Sore (1994) [w/ Brian Hill formerly of Buzzov•en]A companion to last week's review of Buzzov•en's 1994 sole Roadrunner release "Sore", former member Brian Hill provides a wealth of knowledge and history!This interview includes stories of Buzzov•en's origins, the reason behind that DOT in the name, recording with Billy Anderson, and even run-ins with Sebastian Bach!We're whippin' 'n zippin[' around all stems & stamens so preheat your ears to 450 degrees CELSIUS and get ready to BUZZ on this week's MEEP MEEP!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-09-1650 min
Meep Meep PodcastBuzzov•en - Sore (1994)This week I explore Buzzov•en's 1994 one-and-done for RoadRunner, "Sore."
Also in honor of Buzzov•en being from Wilmington, I have my friend Dan review the two RoadRunner Records artists that covered 910 native CHARLIE DANIELS and his iconic hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia."2020-09-0900 min
Meep Meep PodcastThe Moon Seven Times - 7=49 (1994) [w/ Don Gerard of The Moon Seven Times, Eddie Eyeball]Former mayor of Champaign, IL and current bassist for The Moon Seven Times, Don Gerard, talks with Ryan about the band's 1994 Roadrunner release entitled "7=49".Coyote Corner: Eddie Eyeball of 2 Skinnee J's was once Eddie BigTime of RoadRunner Records imprint Emergo's HEADS UP where he toured Europe in the blossoming crossover scene of the early 90s.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-09-021h 23
Meep Meep PodcastDog Eat Dog - All Boro Kings (1994) [w/ Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog]Ryan is joined by Dave from Dog Eat Dog to discuss their 1994 classic "All Boro Kings." Find out about early tours, collaborating with the late Jam Master Jay, and wrestling entrance theme songs!www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-08-261h 02
Meep Meep PodcastDie Monster Die - Withdrawal Method (1994) [w/ Alice Cohen of Die Monster Die]This week Ryan discusses Die Monster Die's 1994 RoadRunner release "Withdrawal Method" with Alice Cohen who was the singer and bassist for the band!Coyote Corner has Noemie B. respond to last week's episode on Sepultura's "Chaos A.D."www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-08-1943 min
Meep Meep PodcastSepultura - Chaos A.D. (1993) [w/ Bo Lueders of Harms Way]Bo Lueders from Harms Way joins Ryan Rainbro in a deep dive and love fest over Sepultura's 5th album "Chaos A.D." from 1993.Coyote Corner: Rick Jiminez from This Is Hell responds to last week's Life of Agony "River Runs Red" episode.www.Patreon.com/MeepMeepPod2020-08-121h 11