show episodes
 
Artwork
 
Welcome to The Metal Forge, YOUR WEEKLY one stop shop for everything metal and heavy as a culture and alternative lifestyle. Primarily featuring interviews with bands, occasionally we have on label heads, other podcasters and even venue promoters. We strive to fly the flag of heavy here and with Flamekeeper Podcast Network involved, we are kicking even more ass! Remember, life is like the pit, help up your friends. Metal Everyday!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh ...
  continue reading
 
An audio show that talks about the joy of woodworking. Leh Meriwether, a full time lawyer and part owner of his own law firm, shares how he balances Work, Family, and Woodworking to build useful pieces of art that family and employees can use everyday. His work encompasses a variety of projects, including his children's furniture, dining tables, his desk at his office, and fancy pens that his own employees use to impress clients (just to name a few).
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
The cold northwind blows and brings us; Ice Howl. A little close to 2 years ago, Jason Roach was on the show and we spoke and from that point he decided to update the live lineup of Ice Howl. Join our special guest host of the show, Jason Gardner as we talk Ice Howl! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to …
  continue reading
 
This week, Tomas Ericson from Gothenburg's HELVETETS PORT is here to jam out on a couple tracks from their newest album "Warlords" and it is a total blast. While this is up for "TMF: Album of the Year" it will be in counteless lists! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like the sho…
  continue reading
 
From the depths of Philly, Sonja has been making some metal waves for the last few years. This week, Melissa Moore the voice and guitar behind the band is here and we are talking all things Sonja and more! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like the show, please share and recommen…
  continue reading
 
This week is prime example of being heavy is a way of life and a culture. My guests Trey & John from Dead Man's Hand from Houston, Texas. DMH, a crossover artist that blends outlaw country to that of hard rock... Somewhere in another timeline, this is the band that came from the melding of Motorhead and Waylon Jennings. Please keep in mind that if …
  continue reading
 
Complete and utter, lord of the wasteland, Dr. Ross Sewage from CA based Death-Gore metaller's Exhumed is pounding out some hardcore weaponry this week in The Metal Forge. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like the show, please share and recommend it to anyone else in your circle…
  continue reading
 
One for the road is totally correct this week. Jacob Montgomery from Brampton, Ontario's FREEWAYS is in The metal Forge. We are talking about their newest release "Dark Sky Sanctuary" along with more!!! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like the show, please share and recommend i…
  continue reading
 
The Brothers Megill are here this week. Dan & Bandsaw Tom from Tombstoner are running wild in The Metal Forge this week. Super fun times, it was great to catch up with the guys again and record a 2nd interview, because of audio issues with the first one. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to like that, and …
  continue reading
 
My guest this week is Jo Gamel from awesome band: Jupiter. A round house of insane musicians from Tomas Ericson, Kyle McNeill & Snowy Shaw. Jo is also a visual artist of various mixed media and also the host of Jo Gamel's Rock Goddessess Podcast where she features bands with women. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogor…
  continue reading
 
This week, Eric Alper from Replacire is here to talk about their new album "The Center That Cannot Hold". When Replacire started thinking about their third album, they gravitated around a simple idea. Write some caveman riffs to feed the mosh pit the next time they went out on tour. Of course, like any good technical death metal band that’s worth i…
  continue reading
 
The Netherlands, a home of some amazinf metal through the years, Severe Torture's Patrick Boleij is here this week to talk about their newest album: "Torn from the Jaws of Death" Torn from the Jaws of Death comes extracted from the hellish depths of Torture Compound Studios, where it was sharpened by the tormented production team of Damiën Kerpenti…
  continue reading
 
Coming in from the swamps of Savannah, GA. this week with James May of Black Tusk. We are talking about "The Way Forward" their newest release. While often mentioned in the same weed-infused breath as Baroness and Kylesa, Black Tusk are a different beast. These swamp monsters have never strayed far from their roots in metal, sludge and punk, though…
  continue reading
 
Parkersburg, WV was founded in 1810. Awaiting the arrival of the foretold legends of HORSEBURNER. 199 years later the prophecies were coming true and they formed. here we are 15 years later and the metal is kicking complete ass. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to like that, and if you like the show, plea…
  continue reading
 
Midwest madness ensues on this episode. Recorded back in April with the release of "Reclimation Pt. 1" James Benson from Amiensus is talking about making a double album in the current climate in metal. What is an "Album" exactly and even more with Derailed. Progressive Black Metal starts now! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show…
  continue reading
 
The Metal Forge has no law when it comes to bands. I have stated many times before, to me, it can be heavy even without distorted guitars. This episode features Mark Deeks from Arð, pronounced "Arth" he is a doctor of metal and he is prescribing his new album "Untouched by Fire" join in as we talk about the tale of King Edwin of Northumbria and how…
  continue reading
 
From Stoner Doom to Thrash is just at a week, we are featuring long time friends of TMF: KARKAZA! Lilia discovered the word in a museum on a piece of stone, the translation of "Rugged" lives on in the metal they create. Such rad times. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to like that, and if you like the sho…
  continue reading
 
Hailing from the City of Johnson in Tennessee, Wyndrider are here in TMF! However, I think they are more into the smoke than the fire. While we are here, we are breaking in on the album release day for "REVIVAL" their 2nd full length in 2 years.Join in as I talk with Hambone and Chloe about the process for them and as we derail!Please keep in mind …
  continue reading
 
This one is a long time coming, first appearing on episode #106 of The Metal Forge on 2/5/2021, Night Demon is back with the man, myth & legend: Jarvis Leatherby. WWe sit down and get pretty candid as we all three catch up because joining this endeavor is Jason Gardner of The Alehorn. Jarvis Leatherby, the driving force behind Night Demon, Iron Gri…
  continue reading
 
Sometimes I feel the heavy metal scene, especially when band members reach their mid-late 30's and 40's can somewhat be cannibalistic. Today, it's quite the opposite. Tim Kenefic from the Death-Thrash band Assimilator from Indiana is here and a special guest is with him, his son, Alexander who is the co-vocalist and co-songwriter for Wizard Death. …
  continue reading
 
B-B Connection this week; Brooklyn to Boston. Mike Vickers from Leather Lung is here and we are talking about "Graveside Grin" and more from the previous incarnation of the band to releasing a full length album after 14 years. Strap in, dig on these tunes and metal out! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to…
  continue reading
 
Return to form this week with sole old friends of The Metal Forge. We are welcoming River Jordan, Dave Palenske & Travis Meredith from Louisville death metal Volcandra. The guys came over to TMF and we had a few beers and a few shots and we talked for quite a while both on and off record. Such a rad time talking about their most recent release via …
  continue reading
 
An interview that is a long time coming, I reached out to Phil Demmel a little over a year ago and with things happening in both our lives we finally had a moment recently to sit down and talk metal, and just life over all. This was recorded back at the time of his last show with Vio-Lence and the announcement for the Kerry King album and tour. The…
  continue reading
 
Coming at you this week amidst the CANCER CULTURE ACROSS AMERICA tour, Maurizio Iacono from death metal master, KATAKLYSM is here to talk about the tour, the new album "Goliath" and the amazing journey of metal. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like the show, please share and re…
  continue reading
 
Taylor Roberts is here this week, hammering away on the new RIDING WITH KILLERS. Mixing a lot of elements of metal over the years, RWK is putting their own spin on Motor City Metal. Mixing elements of Trad, Nu- and straight up something that is going to get in your head and bear repeating! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show th…
  continue reading
 
The Huntress approaches, stealthily. Lynx is her name and shredding guitar and taking souls is the rage. Denver's own Viperwitch is here for this week's featured guest. While overcoming some lineup changes and working diligently on an album, Danica and Jason are the fire that light's the Snake Goddess' cauldron. Truly some awesome people and I know…
  continue reading
 
Bands that aren't in The Metal Forge near enough, Black, Grind, and NU! This week, Profiler from the UK are here to revamp the Nu-Metal scene. From various influences over the years to their brand of metal. Join Mike and I as we talk about Profiler. Jason Gardner is back this week and we are talking about...tribute bands. Please keep in mind that i…
  continue reading
 
Sail across ye olde Atlantic and take a spell in London. Joe Nally the vocalist and bassist of URNE is here and we are talking the talk with what they do and how the great wave affects us all. Such a great time, find out what giving back to the community really means. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to l…
  continue reading
 
This week in The Metal Forge, IRON BRIGADE from The Metal Pitt! Pittsburgh, PA representing the map again. As you all know, if you continually listen to the show, there are tons and tons of bands in Pitt and PDX and while the amazing thing with both places, there isn't a shortage of quality, amongst the quantity of the scenes. As we are talking wit…
  continue reading
 
From the land of corn and metal to the land of Blood and sport! Dyspläcer is here this week with the brand of power metal I have not been to familiar with, Martial Arts Power Metal. Come hear the tale of how they became and where they are going! Jason Gardner is back this week with some overall general conversation over the monologue along with tal…
  continue reading
 
Indiana has been a hot bed of metal for a long time. There really needs to be a documentary based on Indiana metal. Today in The Metal Forge, Jason Schultz from not one, but two! Awesome Indiana Metal bands, Wraith (see the archives) and Idol Throne! Idol Throne from Hammond, Indiana (suburb of Gtown) the root of all things power metal this week. W…
  continue reading
 
The cheese on the announcement post of this week's show on FB went something like where I said: "As Dave said, You take a MORTAL MAN" and while it was all in fun and cheesy, I could have done way better. But, I digress. As I was saying... On this week's episode, we are invading North Carolina with Mortal Man. Fresh off the release of their EP "Dawn…
  continue reading
 
When a musician gets the bug to play in a band, it usually is with some friends. In my day, it was people we went to high school with and if you had a ride to the local music store and post an ad on the bulletin board. That was over 25 years for me, and interesting times. Damna joined Elvenking around the same time and have been going like a raging…
  continue reading
 
Total Annihilation with Alex Dominguez from Corpus Christie's Original Thrash Metal ANIALATOR! From the 80's to the Ripping 20's Alex is telling about his trials and tests and his awesome triumphs! Dig! Jason Gardner is here this week from The Heavy Metal Wasteland to give a little talk about the state of the music world with a recap on his intervi…
  continue reading
 
Today we are hitting up Brooklyn's finest, Erica Stoltz from the Mighty Metal Blade band - SANHEDRIN! Erica and I sat down on zoom a few weeks back and just had a conversation of a couple of bass vocalists would have. Totally rad times and a actually has an earmark for my favorite episode so far. Dig! Jason Gardner is here this week from The Heavy …
  continue reading
 
The North Carolina hot bed of metal strikes again this time with not just a regular, but a MEGA COLOSSUS! Bill Fischer is here to tell the tale of the band and what they are looking forward to doing for the wide open future of this NCM Original. Jason Gardner is here this week from The Heavy Metal Wasteland talking about the new MC album and some m…
  continue reading
 
All hail LUCIFER the Mighty! Johanna Platow Andersson the Masterful Maiden of Lucifer is here and she and I are talking about the new album, the writing process and how she has adapted her outlook and prcess over the years and still continuously sending out some of the best independent metal today. FUNERAL SERVICES: https://fb.me/e/6oiOLlTLQ Lucife…
  continue reading
 
Going to the UK this week and not the University of Kentucky for all your sports fans. The motherland of Birmingham calls my name and with it like so many other, Dale Harrison from Hands of Attrition is here this week. Forming in the West-Midlands, 2018 saw the birth of the the withering, the one way the beat down ensues. Starting their career as a…
  continue reading
 
Over the last couple years, Brian and I have talked about getting back together on The Metal Forge and just do a "shoot-the-shit" style show... This week, we touch on the new material from Stonecutters with Brian Omer and we start the first of I think, many, more conversations on this show. Please check out the first time he was here form 2020! Pre…
  continue reading
 
Back in 2018, Geoff Saavedra was out exploring and discovered a new style of music. When he got home that day, the world wasn't ready. Scientists all over fell to their knees in awe of the rawness and awesome music. They even named a dinosaur after his band TITANOSAUR! Titanosaur: Bandcamp: https://titanosaur1.bandcamp.com/ Metal Archive: https://w…
  continue reading
 
2023 has been a whirlwind of a year, it started with an idea of what The Metal Forge wanted to accomplish and while not all of the goals were met, the ones that were have been smashed. 2023 had 52 episodes, it ranged from bands all over the world. The Metal Forge featured our first guest from Russia and Israel. We had a few in-person interviews thi…
  continue reading
 
A lot can happen in 5 years. Look back with Mark and Jason in the monologue of the episode this week in preparation to talk with Chris Black from High Spirits. Chris originally called in back in January of 2020 (1/24/2020) and now, as The Metal Forge enters year 5, we are bringing back the OG of the podcast. Chris Black was the first guest on The M…
  continue reading
 
From flying high with an angel of death, to planting the very seeds of the metal CROP. Braun Dabney from Lexington, KY Groove-stoner-doom band Crop is here and we talk the radience of the midwest doom scene and getting real in-depth on a few truths. Heavy indeed, sit back, relax, take a load off and just hang out with us and talk killer fucking doo…
  continue reading
 
What sweet tidings brings this week... so many places across the north buried in snow and while the flight was taken off by Icarus Witch last week, through some connection to the Aether Realm, DEATH ANGEL has descended on The Metal Forge! Ted Aguilar, famed co-lead guitarist of Bay Area Thrash Metal band Death Angel is here to talk the music scene.…
  continue reading
 
The dream was to fly like the birds for Icarus, but he didn't understand why he was not able to take flight. This has now become the Witch's bane with Icarus... ICARUS WITCH! Join Quinn Lukas as he and I talk turkey, and metal. Super fun times! This Week Jason Gardner is back with the Concert Clash Edition of The Heavy Metal Wasteland! Stay tuned i…
  continue reading
 
Death to all who oppose! Roughly considered one of the Godfather's of Death Metal, Jeff Becerra from SFBA's Thrash-Death Possessed. Spanning a 40 year career in metal, with health trials and tribulations to keeping kicking ass and making awesome new music. Truly an honor to speak with Jeff. Stay tuned in the show for some ads from all of our sponso…
  continue reading
 
Fermentation of fruits and other items making alcoholic beverages is a tradition since the dawn of time, people like Rob Dietrich of BLACKENED AMERICAN WHISKEY are here perfecting it with modern science. However, there comes a time where we just need to unplug and have a dram and share some time with friends. That is just what we are doing here on …
  continue reading
 
The day is here, today is just like first contact day in Star Trek, it's STEEL & STONE DAY! What better way to celebrate than with Oblivion Throne's thunderous drummer, Elan. We talk about the double duty and awesome heavy fucking metal! Stay tuned in the show for some ads from all of our sponsors, links are listed below. The more you help them out…
  continue reading
 
From digging up graves to releasing ALL HELL!!! This week the main dude in All Hell, Jacon Curwen is here to talk some tour talk and Steel & Stone 7!!! Stay tuned in the show for some ads from all of our sponsors, links are listed below. The more you help them out, the more it helps Flamekeeper out! All Hell: Bandcamp: https://allhell.bandcamp.com/…
  continue reading
 
Digging up graves has never been so easy here at The Metal Forge, and now, its even easier! Jonatan of GRAVEYARD is here with us to talk about their newest endeavor: "6". Jason and I talk about STEEL & STONE 7 and how this interview came together so well with Graveyard just recently releasing a new album. Stay tuned in the show for some ads from al…
  continue reading
 
Fallout from The BIG GODDAMN METAL SHOW is happening in the monologue with the special Heavy Metal Wasteland-now-seemingly-co-host? Jason Gardner and our guest Dave Boyd from Volture and STEEL & STONE 7 headliners TWISTED TOWER DIRE! Stay tuned in the show for some ads from all of our sponsors, links are listed below. The more you help them out, th…
  continue reading
 
This week we are in studio with a lake of fire and we are going to BAPTISE all of you! We are talking with Trent Combs and Stephen Casciato of BAPTISE in Louisville and are performing their brand of killer metal at the BIG GODDAMN METAL SHOW in this special REGFORGED episode. Stay tuned in the show for some ads from all of our sponsors, links are l…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide