Best Caliber Music Podcasts (2024)

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From Inspiration to Release: Martin Welling Unveils His New Song ‘A Fine Madness’ 17:31

28d ago17:31

17:31

SUMMARY: In this episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin delves into the captivating journey of singer-songwriter Martin Welling. Martin opens up about the inspiration behind his new song 'A Fine Madness,' sharing how the wonderfully intense and slightly mad individuals in his life sparked his creativity. His appreciation for diverse, e…

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Exploring The Song “Don’t Let Me Go” With Songwriter Martin Welling 14:24

4M ago14:24

14:24

Episode Summary: In the latest episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin reconnects with Martin Welling for an in-depth exploration of his newest single, "Don't Let Me Go," unveiling Martin's ongoing journey as a singer-songwriter and his evolution in the craft of music creation. Martin shares the inspiration behind his song describing it…

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Beethoven 2020 | Paul Williamson (6 of 8) 33:23

5M ago33:23

33:23

Paul Williamson is featured in this podcast, performing excerpts from Beethoven's Piano Sonatas 22-28. Named one of CBC Music’s “30 under 30” Canadian classical musicians, Paul Williamson is a first prize winner of the piano category of the Canadian national music festival (2014), the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association national pian…

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Get to Know the Artist Martin Welling 15:46

6M ago15:46

15:46

Summary: In this episode of "Behind The Music," host Bridgette Devin delves into the captivating journey of singer-songwriter Martin Welling. Martin shares his transition from a young professional musician to an IT director in New York, and his triumphant return to full-time music-making. His story is a testament to the enduring nature of artistic …

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112//Erik Leviathan//Self Made Records L.L.C.//Misanthropik Torment 59:44

8M ago59:44

59:44

Welcome back everyone, this is Jeff with Giro nation metal. Erik Leviathan is a man who spends much of his waking moments grinding to make the world of music better, by contributing both music and promotion. Erik is a member of self-made records LLC, who is closely ties with Earache records, and he is also a member of Misanthropik Torment, a black/…

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111//Fabio D’Amore//Serenity 15:41

8M ago15:41

15:41

Serenity is a symphonic/progressive power metal band from Austria, who just released their 8th full-length album, titled NEMESIS AD, through Napalm Records on November 3rd of this year. Fabio D’amore, Serenity’s bassist and on of the band’s vocalist, joins me today to chat more about the album, introducing a new member to the group, and Fabio’s con…

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110//Casey Hurd//Hinayana 33:01

8M ago33:01

33:01

Texas based melodic death/doom metal band Hinayana will be releasing their sophomore album, Shatter and Fall, through Napalm Records, on November 10th, just three days from the release of this episode. Today, I am joined by Casey Hurd, founding member and vocalist/guitarist of Hinayana as we chat about the new album, musical direction, Casey’s begi…

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109//Travis Malley//Crimson Caliber 53:41

8M ago53:41

53:41

Canadian thrashers Crimson Caliber are releasing their 3rd EP, Destined for Delusion, on November 3rd, just three days after the release of this episode. Once again, I am joined by my friend Travis Malley, vocalist and guitarist of Crimson Caliber, to chat about upcoming music, a lineup change, themes within lyrics and artwork, the military, and th…

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How Shane Adams of Artist Accelerator is Helping Musicians through Education and Full Service Music Production! 28:52

9M ago28:52

28:52

How Shane Adams of Artist Accelerator is Helping Musicians through Education and Full Service Music Production! Check out their website: https://www.artistaccelerator.com/ And stay tuned for more great episodes ahead!By Twiz, LLC

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108//Jarret ”FuzzGöd” Beach//Discarded Self//Ashes of Yggdrasil//Destroy my Brians 1:02:54

9M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Discarded Self is a solo Canadian blackened sludge/doom band based in Lloydminster, Alberta. Jarret “FuzzGöd” Beach is the mastermind behind Discarded Self, as well as a member of Ashes of Yggdrasil and Destroy my Brains. Today, Jarret joins me to chat about his approach to sludge/doom, some musical techniques and personal experiences, as well as s…

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107//Tim Baker//Cirith Ungol 28:14

9M ago28:14

28:14

Cirith Ungol is releasing their latest album, Dark Parade, on October 20th, through Metal Blade Records. In traditional Cirith Ungol fashion, they’ve again featured the incredible work of Michael Whelan on their album cover. During this episode, Tim Baker, vocalist of Cirith Ungol joins me to chat about the new album, artwork, literary inspirations…

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106//Jorge Mares//Wych 53:17

9M ago53:17

53:17

Jorge Mares of Calgary’s Wych again joins me on the podcast to help kick off Year 3 of GNM and to promote some new music. During this episode, we chat about their latest single titled 666 God, featuring Crucifix of Satanic Tea Co. Wych’s lineup has changed and we discuss how that may change their music moving forward, as well as taking a deeper loo…

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105//Prika Amaral//Nervosa 28:56

9M ago28:56

28:56

Giro Nation Metal kicks off Year 3 with a great guest and a bold new look. During this episode, now permanent vocalist of Nervosa, Prika Amaral joins me to chat about their new album, Jailbreak, which was released on September 29th through Napalm Records. We chat about some of her non-metal influences, social media, and stepping out of one’s comfor…

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Beethoven 2020 | Dominic Cheli (7 of 8) 37:11

9M ago37:11

37:11

Dominic Cheli is featured in this podcast, performing excerpts from Beethoven's Piano Sonatas 27-29. Dominic Cheli’s playing has been described as “spontaneous yet perfect, the best of how a young person can play.” (Symphony Magazine). His rapidly advancing career included his Walt Disney Concert Hall Debut where Dominic was described as “mesmerizi…

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104//CC McKenna//Death Dealer Union//Actor//Music Producer 28:09

10M ago28:09

28:09

Episode 104 of Giro Nation is special for two reasons. It signifies the end of Year 2 of the podcast as well as celebrating the release of Initiation, debut album by the alternative gothic metal band Death Dealer Union, through Napalm Records. Today, I am joined by CC McKenna, actor, music producer, and most importantly, drummer of DDU. During this…

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103//Ben Spectre & Curt Scythe//Cryophilic 34:07

10M ago34:07

34:07

Damned and Decayed is the sophomore album released by Canadian death metal band Cryophilic. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, and formed in 2016, Cryophilic has teamed up with CDN records for not only the release of Damned and Decayed, but the re-release of their first album, Barbarity. During this episode, I am joined by Curt Scythe and Ben Spectre …

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102//Mardy Leith & Noah Laidlaw//Dragoncorpse 1:05:06

10M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Power metal and death metal/deathcore? I really didn’t think that would work. Dragoncorpse proved me wrong. Very wrong. Mardy Leith and Noah Laidlaw of Dragoncorpse join me today to chat about how Lorna Shore inadvertently inspired the formation of the band, a healthy dose of humour, and doing it all for the Dragussy. We cover both Noah and Mardy’s…

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101//Gypsy Danger//Knife//Suicide of Society (-) 24:52

10M ago24:52

24:52

Knife just released their 2nd album, Heaven into Dust, on August 25th of this year through Napalm Records. Knife was formed in 2019 and consists of members with decades of musical experience. Continuing the slasher/horror theme, their mascot, the Slasher Dude, makes another appearance in the album art by Timbul Cayhono. During this episode, I am jo…

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100//Garry Brents//Gonemage//Memorrhage//Cara Neir & More 1:25:07

10M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Garry Brents has taken a unique approach to his music. Not only is he involved with an obscene number of musical projects, he’s also been able to keep up an intense release schedule with his bands Gonemage, Memorrhage, Cara Neir, KSSL, Sallow Moth, and Perfumed Saturnine Angels, to name a few. Today we get to dig a little bit deeper into Gonemage a…

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099//Bobby Crow//Signs of the Swarm 47:20

11M ago47:20

47:20

Signs of the Swarm just released their 5th album, Amongst the Low & Empty, on July 28th of this year. Featuring two new members, Signs of the Swarm has somehow been able to display a throwback to their roots while simultaneously pushing themselves. During episode 099, Bobby Crow, drummer and sole remaining original member of Signs of the Swarm, joi…

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098//Nate Garrett//Spirit Adrift//Big Riff Energy Podcast//Gatecreeper(-) 35:32

11M ago35:32

35:32

Spirit Adrift is releasing their 5th full length album titled Ghost at the Gallows, through Century Media records on August 18th, just 3 days from the release of this episode. Nate Garrett formed the band in 2015 as a solo project and has fronted the band since that time. In addition to hosting the Big Riff Energy podcast, Nate and the rest of Spir…

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097//Sloan Voxx & Lyxx Rose//Syryn 51:56

11M ago51:56

51:56

Syryn is a Canadian power/thrash metal band from Calgary, Alberta, who is currently working on their 3rd album which will be released in 2024. Vocalist Sloan Voxx and bassist Lyxx Rose join me for episode 097, where we chat about dogs & vox, walking the plank, and mosh pit sword fights. On a more serious note, we talk how Sloan and Lyxx became invo…

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096//Rob, ”The Witch”//Necronomicon 1:09:18

11M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

Rob, “the Witch”, of Canadian death metal band Necronomicon joins me for episode 096, as we officially conclude the countdown to the Loud as Hell Festival this weekend in Drumheller, Alberta. During this episode, we discuss band member changes, overcoming obstacles during a recent tour, Conan the Barbarian, and backing tracks during live performanc…

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095//Dan White & Vlad Glyegore//Hooker Spit 1:00:33

12M ago1:00:33

1:00:33

Hooker Spit is a death metal band from Red Deer, Alberta, who are releasing their debut album titled “Krötch Splitter” on July 28th, just 3 days after the release of this episode. Vlad Glyegore and Dan White of Hooker Spit join me to continue the Loud as Hell countdown, chat about their music, connecting with fans, rubber ducks, and to give a shout…

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SP003//Michel ”Away” Langevin//Voivod 23:33

12M ago23:33

23:33

Voivod is celebrating 40 years in metal and are dropping Morgöth Tales, their latest full-length album today, Julyl 21st. The new album features 8 re-recorded tracks featuring Voivod’s current lineup, one brand new song, and guest appearances by two former Voivod members – Eric Forrest and Jason Newstead. Long time drummer Michel Langevin joins me …

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094//Diego Fernandez//Eye of Horus 1:34:58

12M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

Eye of Horus is currently working on their newest album, set to be released later this year. Today, they unveil the artwork for the upcoming album, just in time for the Loud as Hell Festival. Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Diego Fernandez of death metal band Eye of Horus talks of LAH, scrapping an album, the story behind the tower, engaging with h…

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093//Rob Hayman//Ashes of Yggdrasil//Destroy My Brains 31:23

12M ago31:23

31:23

We are less than a month away from Loud as Hell. Ashes of Yggdrasil is a melodic death metal band from Lloydminster, AB, who will be playing the fest on August 4th. During this episode, Rob Hayman, drummer and founding member of Ashes of Yggdrasil, joins me to talk about the band, metal in a small city, working with Andrea Guardino, and upcoming mu…

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092//Jamison Friesen//Arrival of Autumn 1:16:10

1y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Arrival of Autumn is a metalcore band from Grande Prairie, a small city in Alberta. Hot on the heels of two tours and the release of their 3rd full length album, Kingdome Undone, vocalist Jamison Friesen joins me for episode 092 to chat about Loud as Hell, their album and partnership with Nuclear Blast Records, and an exchange on Twitter. We dive i…

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091//Jess Leduc & Alex McIntosh//Brain Stem//With Malice(-) 58:45

1y ago58:45

58:45

Alex McIntosh and Jess Leduc of Edmonton death metal band Brain Stem join me for this episode, continuing the countdown to the Loud as Hell festival in Drumheller, Alberta from August 3rd to 6th. We chat about LAH, CEMR, and venture into Brain Stem’s new music. We take a closer look at the guys’ personal musical tastes and explore how the band came…

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090//Jess Ruin & Kent Geislinger//Juliet Ruin 29:13

1y ago29:13

29:13

Juliet Ruin was set to play Loud as Hell in 2022, however due to a destructive windstorm, they made the decision to surrender their time slot, which allowed the festival to continue without any further delays. Releasing their latest single, Give me the Crown, on March 31st of this year, Juliet Ruin are again gearing up to play Loud as Hell. Jess Ru…

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089//Maharg//Necht 46:11

1y ago46:11

46:11

Necht is a black metal band from Calgary, Alberta, who has already taken the Canadian scene by storm. Seemingly coming from the abyss, they made it all the way to the Wacken Metal Battle Canadian Final. Necht will also be playing the Loud as Hell Festival, and during this episode I was able to chat with the elusive Maharg, vocalist and frontman of …

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088//Keith Wampler//The Convalescence//Toledo Death Fest 1:15:14

1y ago1:15:14

1:15:14

The Convalescence is joining the Loud as Hell lineup for 2023, playing on Sunday, August 6th, just before the festival headliners, Jungle Rot. During this episode, Keith Wampler, vocalist and founding member, joins me for a chat about LAH, The Convalescence, touring, unique merch ideas, sponsoring a race car, and working with guest vocalists. Keith…

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087//Sword Guy//Local Legend 49:26

1y ago49:26

49:26

Episode 087 signals the beginning of the countdown to Loud as Hell 2023, which takes place in Drumheller, AB from August 3rd to 6th. To kick off the countdown this year, I wanted to take a different approach by shining the spotlight on one of our local legends, who goes by the name of Sword Guy. Donning his titular swords, he brings an extra level …

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086//Fractal Generator 1:00:16

1y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Fractal Generator is in the process of making new music, working again with Mark Erskine and releasing through Everlasting Spew Records. During this episode I get the chance to chat with all three members of Fractal Generator about their music, science fiction theme, building a shroud of mystery, the guys’ musical beginnings and an interesting way …

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SP002//Alex Rye & Brody Bauer//Fall of Earth 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

Fall of Earth is a new metal band from Edmonton who are already making waves in the metal scene. During this episode, I get to speak with vocalist, Alex Rye, and guitarist, Brody Bauer. This special episode is in support of Fall of Earth, embarking on their From the Ashes tour, beginning with two shows with Allegaeon. Tonight, they will be playing …

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085//Lars Bo Nepper//Chronicle 1:11:05

1y ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Denmark’s Chronicle is releasing their 3rd full length album titled “Where Chaos Thrives” on May 19th, 2023. This is just three days from the release of this episode, during which I have the pleasure of speaking with vocalist/guitarist Lars Bo Nepper. We chat about the new album, the impact of COVID on their previous release, some memorable shows, …

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Chelsea Guo, Piano 51:01

1y ago51:01

51:01

We feature part of a recital Chelsea Guo gave in Bonita Springs, FL featuring the music of Mendelssohn, Chopin, and Bach.Mark Travis is your host, with commentary by Chelsea Guo.By Grand Piano Series

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Behind The Scenes of How to Work in the Music Industry with AJ Tobey of Bank Robber Music 20:16

1y ago20:16

20:16

Behind The Scenes of How to Work in the Music Industry with AJ Tobey of Bank Robber Music https://bankrobbermusic.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Cole Bendinelli of Studio Slips Is Serving The Music Community By Delivering His Customers High Quality, Custom Slip Covers and Gig Bags 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

How Cole Bendinelli of Studio Slips Is Serving The Music Community By Delivering His Customers High Quality, Custom Slip Covers and Gig Bags https://studioslips.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Ernie Mansfield of Mansfield Music Inspires His Students To Practice Their Instrument And Grow Their Skills 23:36

1y ago23:36

23:36

How Ernie Mansfield of Mansfield Music Inspires His Students To Practice Their Instrument And Grow Their Skills https://www.mansfieldmusic.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Kevin McCarty of The App "We Should Write Sometime" Is Helping Songwriters Find Their Perfect Co-Writer 26:58

1y ago26:58

26:58

How Kevin McCarty of The App "We Should Write Sometime" Is Helping Songwriters Find Their Perfect Co-Writer https://weshouldwritesometime.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Mike Zarin of Sencit Is Delivering High Caliber Sound Solutions To Their Clients 22:28

1y ago22:28

22:28

How Mike Zarin of Sencit Is Delivering High Caliber Sound Solutions To Their Clients https://www.sencit.net/By Twiz, LLC

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084//Steffen Kummerer//Thulcandra//Obscura 1:19:28

1y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Thulcandra is releasing their 5th full length album, Hail the Abyss, on May 19th, 2023, just over a week from the release of this episode. The melodic black/death metal band hails from Germany and was founded by the talented Steffen Kummerer. Steffen is also the founding member of Obscura, another great band that you all need to listen to, if you h…

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083//Will Wright//Past the Fall 1:31:29

1y ago1:31:29

1:31:29

Will Wright, one of the founding members of UK metal band Past the Fall joins me for episode 083. Will is the vocalist and bassist for the group, and we get to chat about a wide range of topics, from Spotify, new music, and his personal approach to his lyrics, to the impact of music, weapons at metal shows, and how someone close to Will made a last…

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How Carlo Mendoza of SoundSplore Brings A Social Platform to New Music Discovery 15:31

1y ago15:31

15:31

How Carlo Mendoza of SoundSplore Brings A Social Platform to New Music Discovery https://www.soundsplore.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Claudia Hommel And Juliana Storms Bring Songs and Stories Through Their Performing Arts Collaborative: Working In Concert 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

How Claudia Hommel And Juliana Storms Bring Songs and Stories Through Their Performing Arts Collaborative: Working In Concert https://workinginconcert.org/By Twiz, LLC

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How Ezra Sandzer-Bell of Audiocipher Helps Music Producers Unlock Their Creative Potential Through Their Word-To-Midi Music Generator 26:30

1y ago26:30

26:30

How Ezra Sandzer-Bell of Audiocipher Helps Music Producers Unlock Their Creative Potential Through Their Word-To-Midi Music Generator https://www.audiocipher.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Kayla Minniear of Yes FM Radio Has Developed Her Career As a Radio Music Manager 19:17

1y ago19:17

19:17

How Kayla Minniear of Yes FM Radio Has Developed Her Career As a Radio Music Manager http://yeshome.com/By Twiz, LLC

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How Tyler Godsey of 5 Points Music Sanctuary Brings People Live Music, Music Therapy, Hearing Loss Advocacy, and Accessibility through His Non-Profit 15:51

1y ago15:51

15:51

How Tyler Godsey of 5 Points Music Sanctuary Brings People Live Music, Music Therapy, Hearing Loss Advocacy, and Accessibility through His Non-Profit https://www.5pointsmusic.com/By Twiz, LLC

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082//Christian Donaldson//Cryptopsy & Audio Engineer 59:32

1y ago59:32

59:32

Christian Donaldson has made his mark in the world of metal both through his music and prowess as an audio engineer. During episode 082, Christian revisits his intro to metal and audio engineering, his journey with the Montreal Garage Studio, the Grid, Nail the Mix, and of course, Cryptopsy. We chat about his processes, working with clients both lo…

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