Best Of Numetal Podcasts (2024)

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3 Inches of Blood - Advance & Vanquish (2004) [w/ Cam Pipes of 3 Inches of Blood] 1:27:57

16d ago1:27:57

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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 sur…

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Episode 145: Halshack Ep 29.5 (BRITISH INVASION 2)-- Mar 2024 -- New wave and new pop rock from the UK (bonus show) 59:36

20d ago59:36

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Back after popular demand we have great sound from across the pond for your ears to lavish! Rock, pop, indie and much more including a new retro Brit wave! Get all your fun new music here at the Halshack where it always "Feels like Fridays"! Find all the bands on the shacklists at Halshack.com/shacklists Go and support their pages and socials and t…

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All things Canadian: An interview with Waterfront 1:25:20

1M ago1:25:20

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The Breakdown In this conversation, I chat with members Dan and Tanner of the band Waterfront to discuss their background, education, and signing with Affiant Records. We talk about their musical influences and how they came together as a band. They also share their experiences in high school and university, particularly in relation to their music …

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Episode 144: Halshack Ep 29.5 (ROCKWAVES) potential megahits ROCK edition--FEB 2024-- (New Rock, Alt-rock, Numetal) --WARNING 18++ PARENTAL ADVISORY (some explicit language and themes) 58:06

2M ago58:06

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BRAND NEW SERIES ALERT!! ROCKWAVES -- (pop rock, alt rock, numetal hits edition) Well I decided to dig through my rocklogues...lol and dig out some of the best our library has to offer for sticky sweet anthems and crushing guitar riffs with soaring vocals and much more!! Our library of songs and rock gods did not fail to deliver on a pop rock crunc…

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Machine Head - Through the Ashes of Empires (2003) [w/ Phil Demmel] 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

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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, recordi…

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Episode 143: Halshack ep 29.5 (Lonely Hearts Club)--Feb 2024-- Special bonus Valentines Day show-- (rock, pop, alt, indie) 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

Its time for love or its time for disappointment. So much love to go around from those of us who don't have that special spice of life we call love and relationships. Love can be easy or the hardest trial of life! We all find pleasure in relishing in loves sweet rewards or loves sour remorse. Wherever you are in life or in your relationships we got…

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This is Art: DSGNS return with a new Record 1:20:21

2M ago1:20:21

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band DSGNS to discuss their new record and their journey in creating it. They talk about the process of recording the album live and the challenges they faced. The band members also discuss their approach to playing chaotic music and their collaborative songwriting proc…

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Blood on the Snare: 20 years of Chaos with Thumbscrew 1:18:21

2M ago1:18:21

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews the band members Daniel and Stephen of Thumbscrew and delves into their journey as a metal band. The conversation covers their early years, the evolution of their sound, the transition to a new vocalist, recording and promotion challenges, touring experiences, and memorable mom…

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Talking local music with Kevin Hellestad of The Chord Progression Podcast 58:36

3M ago58:36

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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan interviews Kevin Hellestad from the Chord Progression Podcast. They discuss the importance of supporting the local music scene and how to discover new bands. Kevin shares the origin story of his podcast and his passion for promoting local artists. They also talk about the challenges of be…

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Episode 142: Halshack Ep 29.5 (DOUBLE TROUBLE 2)-- JAN 2024--(mixed genre- special theme series) 59:12

3M ago59:12

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Back after popular demand! Up next for your audible loving ears! Its been 3 years since the original Double Trouble hit the Halshack airwaves back during the crazy toilet paper lovin' year of 2020..lol Lets serve up another stellar show for your musical tray! Its a wild varied romp through different genres that will have your head spinning at how I…

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It's time to tour with Tulip! 36:35

3M ago36:35

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The Breakdown In this interview, I speak with Colin and Ashleigh of Tulip, a symphonic groove metal band from Dallas. We discuss the band's unique sound and influences, as well as their journey forming the band. The conversation also touches on the challenges of balancing music and relationships, finding time for music amidst family duties, and the…

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Episode 141: Halshack ep 29.5 (Rap Shack 15) Jan 2024 --Warning!! Explicit 18+ (bonus show) 59:58

3M ago59:58

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Its a new year and time to rap up 2023 with a fresh start for your hip-hop life! Its winter so chill out to RAP SHACK 15! Were all hibernating here in the US due to the massive cold gridlock on the country! Don't let your music bore you to death or keep your tastes in gridlock over the same ole song and dance! Catch KJ from the cover chillin' with …

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Plumbers and Drummers with Dalton Kennerly of Levels 59:49

3M ago59:49

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The Breakdown In this conversation, Dalton Kennerly from the band LEVELS discusses various aspects of the band's journey and music career. He talks about treating the band as a business, the band's influences and musical style, their collaboration with Landon Tewers (The Plot in You), and the sound shift in their new singles. Dalton also shares ins…

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Episode 140: Halshack ep 29.5 (SHACKNATION 14) Reverbnation Campaign #8 (DEC 2023) bonus show (Pop, alt, indie, rock and more) 59:58

4M ago59:58

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Welcome to the Halshack a bunch of new artists that will surely peek your ears and your curiosity! Your music senses will be abound as you delve into this library of aspiring hopefuls! We got pop rock indie and much more for your musical palette to savor! We had about 1000 submissions but less than 40 to make the cut! About half are returning membe…

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GET UP! with Mike Evans of Profiler 37:48

4M ago37:48

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Profiler is a Nu-Metal reawakening from the mind of vocalist and guitarist Mike Evans. This band is inspired by those who have incited change in genres, arts, and theories. It's a weight of legacy that Profiler is comfortable shouldering, backed by SharpTone Records, its home since 2020. After starting as a solo project in Bristol, UK, Mike stepped…

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Episode 139: Halshack ep 29.5 (SHACK COUNTRY 6) - DEC 2023 (mixed country-folk- bluegrass styles- 1 hr bonus) 59:47

4M ago59:47

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Time for another hog tying good time down in Shack Country! we got some new tunes and new acts again from the latest Reverbnation campaign! Plus we threw in some past artists from other country shows to bring you a great well round episode from the bluegrass country hills of the Halshack! Cameron Rodriguez is on fire with his new track about the tr…

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Interview with Engineered Society Project 57:03

5M ago57:03

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ESP was founded in 2015 by Timothy Moss. The band’s concept and music was inspired by Timothy’s travels in the Middle East and events in the US. The band’s first release, “Call To Arms” was produced by Wyn Davis at Total Access Recording Studios in Redondo Beach, CA . The release on Starwest Entertainment Records was well received and garnered indu…

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Episode 138: Halshack ep 29.5 (WONDER SHACK 2) NOV 2023 (New mega-hits special pop-alt-urban) SAM TINNESZ & LEVI HUMMON- Rock Bottom 59:29

5M ago59:29

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We're back with our cool new hit series! WONDER SHACK 2 is on deck! Its sure to please your earbuds and give you tasty treats for an afternoon picnic or drive with our wondershack of talent! Its a wonder these bands aren't big hit acts! its a wonder you've never heard of these bands outside of my show! Too much great talent out there makes you wond…

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Deicide - Serpents of the Light (1997) [w/ Scott Burns, Producer] 1:06:08

5M ago1:06:08

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MEEPSTERS OV HABIT This 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 abou…

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From Beethoven to Breakdowns with Vox Nostra 59:01

5M ago59:01

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I love when "new to me" bands reach out asking to check out their music out. It's one of the cool aspects of running a metal podcast. Vox Nostra dropped me a DM on Instagram about a month prior from the date of this release asking to check out their debut single "Façade". Upon the pressing of the play button, the riff begins and I got drawn into bl…

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Episode 137: Halshack ep 29.5 (INDIE FLAVORS 4) Nov 2023 -mixed genre new indie pop-blues-rock plus more (theme show) 59:55

5M ago59:55

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Back with another edition of our world renown Indie Flavor series! Lots of excellent diverse flavors for your musical palette from new indie pop to indie blues to indie rock and much more! Get a big heaping scoop of our musical assortment of ice creamy rich sounds! Most of these songs have come out of recent Reverbnation campaign submissions! Great…

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Episode 136: Halshack Ep 29 (SHACKNATION 13) Oct 31, 2023-- Hosted show by Halshack --featuring ALL NEW BANDS and MUSIC-- BRAND NEW!! --Multi genre REVERBNATION CAMPAIGN #7 1:56:20

6M ago1:56:20

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All new Shacknation 13! Brand new season 5! We've got plenty of surprises for you in store! All new bands! All new songs including a special spotlight on #1 Billboard rock band CAVO!! We found a special delight for this show! Her name is SCKY from Utah! Her melodies and anthems soar as high as the sky and go as deep as the valleys! She's an impress…

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Episode 135: Halshack ep 28.5 (HALLOWSHACK 3) holiday theme special- Oct 31, 2023 (podcast release) Find Halshack on ZENO.FM first! All new material on the radio! 58:22

6M ago58:22

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Hey folks! Happy Halloween from all of us at Halshack! brand new theme show with song titles and songs with Halloween references and relevance! Have a spooky eerie time with the us! Be sure to check out the past Halloween specials! New Shacknation 13 talk/music episode being released next right after Hallowshack! Same day! Give me about an hour or …

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Four dudes and some nood's with Release The Captive 49:39

6M ago49:39

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Release The Captive have been around the Austin, TX metal scene for a few years now. I spoke with the band previously back in Dec of 2021 (link below if you want to give that a listen first). Now that the band has a new drummer and a new single, "Defiance", we got together and caught up with the guys to see what's been going on in the RTC camp. We …

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To My Surprise - To My Surprise (2003) [w/ Brandon Darner of To My Surprise] 1:56:35

6M ago1:56:35

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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…

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"You write the emails, we'll write the riffs" with Christopher Danner of Torrential Rain 1:00:58

6M ago1:00:58

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I get a fair amount of emails asking for reviews and promotion and I came across one email for a band based out of Germany. It isn't everyday that I get emails from across the pond so I had to check it out and I am glad I did. Thanks to Hannes, he connected me with Christopher Danner, the vocalists/guitarist of Torrential Rain, a metalcore outfit f…

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Episode 134: Halshack Ep 28.5 (SHACKCREDIBLES 4) Oct 2023--Top 11-24 bands that received votes--(mixed into a show flow) 54:59

6M ago54:59

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Shackcredibles 4 --top 11-24 bands that received votes. (part of Battleshack 4--Top 10 contest results show for 2021-2023 season) Every 2 years we size up the competition here on the Halshack with a fan appreciation show! This group of contestants is chosen from the current lot of artists from the last 2 year season! We had over 125 bands an anothe…

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Episode 133: Halshack ep 28 (BATTLESHACK 4) Season 4 Contest --OCT 2023--(Full show-hosted by Halshack- Top 10 artists 2021-2023 voted by professionals and fans) 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

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Battleshack 4 (Top 10 contest results show for 2021-2023 season) Every 2 years we size up the competition here on the Halshack with a fan appreciation show! This group of contestants is chosen from the current lot of artists from the last 2 year season! We had over 125 bands an another 100 rappers. We just couldn't include everyone so we narrowed t…

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Episode 132: Halshack Ep 27.5 Rock Ages 3 (OCT 2023) - CAVO and NIC COLLINS (Better Strangers) --new rock/alt bonus 58:37

6M ago58:37

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#1 Billboard rock band CAVO with Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins touring drummer for Genesis and his own band BETTER STRANGERS) plus over a dozen other top indie rock/alt bands! History often repeats itself especially here on my show! There's a LEGENDARY show of mine from the age of rock and that is the very first ROCK AGES! This entire series is …

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It's SHREDtember with Brien Allen, Dylan Kortz and Jon Yadon Jr 1:38:43

7M ago1:38:43

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I wanted to mix it up a little bit so instead of interviewing one band, I sat down with three individuals from three various projects to talk about all things guitar. In this episode I sat down with a long time friend Brien Allen (Bridges Ablaze / Arborenna / Altermind), Dylan Kortz (Living Hollow / Hopefool) and Jon Tadon (Lift the Curse / The Bro…

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Episode 131: Halshack ep 27.5 (Classic Shack) Sept 2023 (classic rock bands including our exclusive version of Stand Back by the Paper Jackets)--bonus show 59:56

7M ago59:56

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Its my birthday! I always give the gift of music! 52 trips around the sun and hoping for another 30 more to influence music back in the right direction! people seem to love this show already on some advanced screenings! It includes our special exclusive version of Stand Back (co-produced by Stevie Nicks and the Paper Jackets...original 1st version …

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Episode 130: Halshack ep 27.5 (Wonder Shack) Sept 2023-- (All New Mega Hits) bonus show 59:56

7M ago59:56

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Bet you are wondering what the Wonder Shack is? Its a new series where we will focus on potential "mega hit tracks"!! Lots of these tracks have only had one play or no plays or haven't been played in a LONG time in rotation. There's many different reasons why these tracks have not had that much focus. It makes you wonder what we're doing over here …

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I lasted 0:07 seconds with Familiar With Failure 1:22:13

8M ago1:22:13

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It is always good when I finally get to interview a local/regional band that's been on the radar for a while. Familiar With Failure is one of those bands for me. This 4 piece hailing from La Grange, Tx came up to The Fieldhouse in Cedar Park to sit down with me and have a chat about everything FWF. We chat about everything from how they started to …

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Slipknot - All Hope Is Gone (2008) [w/ producer Dave Fortman of Ugly Kid Joe] 1:19:11

8M ago1:19:11

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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 a…

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Say Hello to The A&R Foundation: A conversation with James, Rob and Austin 1:12:04

8M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

The A&R Foundation was founded in 2022 as a non-profit organization, providing services to independent musicians in Austin, TX. Since then, our mission has been to turn creative passions into sustainable businesses by providing independent musicians access to tools, resources, and education on entrepreneurship and music business. The A&R Foundation…

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I rocked Babylon! An interview with Affiant Records owner William Metzger 1:16:37

8M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Episode Info: Website: https://www.affiantrecords.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/affiantrecords/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/AffiantRecords/ Audio/Written Book: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Agenda-Best-Practices-Career/dp/B086DC2TCP Intro track: "Common Flow" by Arborenna Featured track: "I Wanna Run Feat. Gutter King," by Waterfront, a Calgar…

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Episode 129: Halshack ep 27.5 (Rap Shack 14) Aug 2023---WARNING!! explicit 18+ 1:01:32

8M ago1:01:32

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Its August and Daft Punk (w/ Jawny Badluck) are bringing the fire! Its just hot and there's no mistaking that the heat you can find on the Halshack is just as hot as the heat outside! We're making some new nostalgic memories in the summer heat here in the Rap Shack! This show is half submissions and half regular artists on my show. It worked out to…

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Slay the Scene with Andrew Jones 58:26

8M ago58:26

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Episode Info: Website: https://ststx23.wixsite.com/slaythescenetx IG: https://www.instagram.com/slaythescene_tx/ Intro track: "Common Flow" by Arborenna Featured track: "Cause He knows Casinos" by Gnarwolf ATXMP Website: https://www.atxmp.com/ Message from Slay the Scene: As creatures of habit and emotion we often revisit times, places, feelings, a…

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Misfits - Famous Monsters (1999) [w/ Michale Graves of the Misfits] 1:06:40

8M ago1:06:40

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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 Dar…

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Fear Factory - Obsolete (1998) [w/ Burton C. Bell and Madchild of Swollen Members] 1:03:37

9M ago1:03:37

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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 f…

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Episode 128: Halshack Ep 27.5 (SHACK COUNTRY 5) Aug 2023 (theme show) 58:20

9M ago58:20

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Get your cowboy boots and your saddle together for a backwoods ride through the hills and valleys as well as plush the green meadows of the country soundscape that is the Halshack! Strap up for a good time from 2000s modern country flare to newer sounds of the country musicsphere, we will throw a little bluegrass party as well as you join in on the…

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Episode 127: Halshack ep 27.5 (Destination Unknown 2) July 2023 (summer drive-- bonus show) 57:30

9M ago57:30

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Time for summer fun! Who knows where the music will take you so lets get in the car and DRIVE baby! This will continue my famous theme show that started it all. Destination Unknown 1 was a sure fire hit!!! Lets capture the magic of the road again with a theme show full of "drive" titles or being on the road and reference titles for movement to unkn…

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From Akron with Love with Audience of Rain 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

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Akron, OH is known for the Goodyear Plant that makes racing tires specifically (in case you were wondering) and is my hometown. Another thing you can find in Akron is the band Audience of Rain. I was pleasantly surprised to find out after talking with the band that the rock/metal scene is doing well there. We talked about how and when they formed, …

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Episode 126: Halshack Ep 27.5 (80s were Dazy 2) July 2023 (bonus show w- Belinda Carlisle) 58:29

9M ago58:29

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Lets get back to basics folks!! The 80s/90s were the king of the road for music! Diversity in music is what makes the culture of the world spin out on the airwaves. Back in the day we opened our ears and eyes and our borders to music from all over the world from the British Invasion to South African vibes to Gregorian chants even...lol Its a crime …

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The Spider-Man Soundtrack (2002) [w/ Andy Ellis of Black Lab] 47:43

10M ago47:43

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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, an…

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Episode 125: Halshack ep 27.5 (Rap Shack 13) July 2023-- WARNING!! 18++ Explicit Content!! 58:34

10M ago58:34

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Brand new Reverbnation Campaign #7 (Rap Shack 13) almost 1000 submissions so far and these roughly 20 new artists were chosen to be a part of my special rap/hip-hop series that's been earning many accolades throughout the industry. The nature of music is a funny thing. True it's ever changing but good quality acts don't usually go against the grain…

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Episode 124: Halshack Ep 27.5 (Big Blue Ska 2)-- June 2023 (theme show) 58:31

10M ago58:31

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Here we go again for another round of fun in the sun with BIG BLUE SKA 2! Get your ska reggae pop infused fix here to set your summer off right! Today is the first day of summer for the northern hemisphere where most of the world resides! Its also the longest day of sunlight but oddly its been awful cool and very rainy here in NC as El Nino sets in…

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Brews, Brujas and Blunts (and BBQ) with Scoundrel 1:01:57

10M ago1:01:57

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I sat down with Eric Gutierez of Scoundrel out of Fresno, CA and was also joined by the man himself Taylor Anderson (Titan Audio /Aaerial/Pala) for a chat back in late April 2023 to learn a little bit more about the heavy coming out of the west coast. Due to life getting in the way on my end, this podcast was a little behind schedule to promote the…

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Just press the Spacebar when you're done with Sozora 1:38:21

10M ago1:38:21

1:38:21

Sozora is a band with a diverse and evocative sound. the group's music combines many influences, including post-punk, hardcode, and more. I sat down with Trevor, Jacob, Aaron and Jake along with Jet who helped produce the interview out at DUP Recording Studio in Burnet, Tx. I have known these guys for a really long time, seen them play at various v…

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Elephant Gun - Elephant Gun (1998) [w/ Sean Dennis of Elephant Gun] 52:58

10M ago52:58

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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 epi…

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