Best John Ericson Podcasts (2024)

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The Metal Forge - 299 - Funeral (Anders Eck) 1:45:04

12h ago1:45:04

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The horns are playing, the smell of fresh dirt in the air, a foggy morning and the fog is dense as pound cake. Anders Eck from Norway's Funeral is here this week on the end of spooky season. We talk about thier new album: "Gospel of Bones" Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the alogorithim seems to like that, and if you like t…

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Sleeping with the Ancestors: Joseph McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project. 40:36

2h ago40:36

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In this episode John Ericson, the Education Coordinator at St Luke's and Host of the Old Brick Church Podcast, interviews Joseph McGill. Joseph is the founder and Director of the Slave Dwelling Project that seeks to offer a more inclusive narrative about our Nation's founding. Joseph and other members of his team have slept at plantations and other…

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The Metal Forge - 298 - Drowning Pool (CJ Pierce) 1:01:02

5d ago1:01:02

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Counting to 4 hasn't ever been in my strong suit because I have always just "felt" the music, this week CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool is making us all count and take a number. From 1996, to a near 30 year career, listen as CJ and I talk about Legacy, labor and success. Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to lik…

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The Metal Forge - 297 - Lady Beast (Deb Levine) 1:49:31

17d ago1:49:31

1:49:31

A week off from BIG GODDAMN METAL SHOW and my guest is Deborah Levine from Pittsburgh's LADY BEAST. Making her return to The Metal Forge in 4 years, she was one of the first guests once the show because a podcast. This time as we are talking about concerts, traveling and homve life, along with being a elder in the metal scene with an illustrious 15…

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The Metal Forge - 296 - Free Warren 1:32:36

20d ago1:32:36

1:32:36

The lads and dad from Free Warren are here this week in prep for Another: BIG GODDAMN METAL SHOW! We are talking the redubut, new music, Rock Vs. Metal and how the old man is out there with his kids abd their friend showing the world that there is still real talent in the world!Official Links:Website: http://www.freewarrenband.comPlease keep in min…

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The Metal Forge - 295 - Joe Grudge 1:53:34

26d ago1:53:34

1:53:34

Another Big Goddamn Metal Show and another big goddamn band with Joe Grudge. listen in as we talk about double duty on drums, some show talk and the burning question: Who is Joe Drudge? 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 …

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Hornnotes 61. Fundamentals: Breathing, Embouchure, and Articulation, and a Unified Theory of Everything 18:15

27d ago18:15

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In this episode John Ericson, horn professor at Arizona State, continutes his look at a fundamentals, based on three recent articles in the series on fundamentals in Horn Matters. As a part of that look he proposes a unified theory that relates the topics of breathing, embouchure, and articulation, with various personal asides.…

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The Metal Forge - 294 - Treazon (Dylan Nighingale) 1:20:05

1M ago1:20:05

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Another Big Goddamn Metal Show is upon us, and this week Dylan Nightingale from Treazon is here. A relative newcomer to the metal scene from Glasgow, KY listen in as we talk about being young and up and coming in the NWOTHM scene and his stories from Blades of Steel! Please keep in mind that if you rate and review the show the algorithm seems to li…

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The Metal Forge - 293 - Ice Howl 1:19:01

2M ago1:19:01

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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 …

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Hornnotes 60: Fundamentals -- Posture, Fingerings, Intonation, and More 22:44

2M ago22:44

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In this episode John Ericson begins a series looking at the fundamentals of horn playing. Following a list that may be found in the Douglas Hill book, the series begins with topics including playing postion/posture, fingering choices, intonation, and much more -- including key ideas towards playing in tune in ensembles.…

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The Metal Forge - 292 - Helvetets Port (Tomas Ericson) 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

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…

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The Metal Forge - 291 - Sonja (Melissa Moore) 1:27:38

2M ago1:27:38

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 290 - Dead Man's Hand (Trey & John) 1:29:47

2M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

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 …

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The Metal Forge - 289 - Exhumed (Dr. Ross Sewage) 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

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…

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The Metal Forge - 288 - Freeways (Jacob Montgomery) 1:32:29

3M ago1:32:29

1:32:29

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…

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The Metal Forge - 287 - Tombstoner (Dan & Bandsaw Tom) 1:29:04

3M ago1:29:04

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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 …

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The Metal Forge - 286 - Jupiter (Jo Gamel) 1:33:59

3M ago1:33:59

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 286 - Replacire 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

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…

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The Metal Forge - 285 - Severe Torture (Patrick Boleij) 1:15:47

4M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

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…

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The Metal Forge - 284 - Black Tusk (James May) 1:15:16

4M ago1:15:16

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 283 - Horseburner 1:53:01

4M ago1:53:01

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 282 - Amiensus (James Benson) 1:18:02

4M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

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…

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The Metal Forge - 281 - Arð 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

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…

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The Metal Forge - 280 - Karkaza (Lilia & Bruno) 1:20:50

5M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

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…

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Reflections on Ways of Being 51:35

5M ago51:35

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John Ericson discusses the recent Symposium at Jamestown Settlement entitled: Ways of Being; Evolving Religion and America with Dr. Travis Harris, Visiting Assistant Professor at Norfolk State University.

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The Metal Forge - 279 - Wyndrider (Chloe & Robbie) 1:34:48

5M ago1:34:48

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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 …

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The Metal Forge - 278 - 90 Minutes with Jarvis Leatherby - Night Demon - UNEDITED 2:20:33

5M ago2:20:33

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 277 - Assimilator/Wizard Death (Tim & Alexander Kenefic) 1:18:34

5M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

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. …

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Atheism in an Age of Doubt 25:56

5M ago25:56

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The Reformation raised doubts about centuries-old church doctrines. Did this contribute to the emergence of atheism in the modern world? Or was it the violence of religious wars and the oppression stemming from the marriage of religion and government? St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson takes a look in this episode at Atheism in the 17th c…

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The Metal Forge - 276 - Leather Lung (Mike Vickers) 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 275 - Volcandra REFORGED (River, Dave & Travis) 2:37:50

6M ago2:37:50

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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 …

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Born from Conflict: Quakers in the UK and North America 44:05

6M ago44:05

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In this episode, we interview Dr. Naomi Pullin, a Professor at Warwick University in the UK, about the Quaker story on both sides of the Atlantic. The Society of Friends was persecuted for their beliefs but held fast to their ethics of equality and nonviolence in one of the most violent centuries in Western history. Join us as we discuss this fasci…

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The Metal Forge - 274 - Phil Demmel (Vio-Lence, Machinehead, Kerry King) 1:18:11

6M ago1:18:11

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 273 - Kataklysm (Maurizio Iacono) 1:07:44

6M ago1:07:44

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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…

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The Pamphlet Wars 57:04

6M ago57:04

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Today we often talk about the impact of social media on forming public opinion, its effect on elections, and how it fuels division. In 17th century England, the printing press and the proliferation of pamphlets were doing similar things. In this Episode, we speak with public historian and historic book binder, Hunter Willis, on the Pamphlet Wars. H…

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The Metal Forge - 272 - Riding With Killers (Taylor Roberts) 1:24:32

7M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

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…

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The Metal Forge - 271 - Viperwitch (Lynx & Jason) 1:24:29

7M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

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…

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The Cromwell Dilemma 55:35

7M ago55:35

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In this episode St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson interviews the Curator of The Cromwell Museum in Huntingdon UK, Stuart Orme. Cromwell is a figure steeped in a great deal of myth and clouded by his brutality towards the Irish. Is he a hero or a villain? Stuart Orme gives us a balance portrait of the most complicated figure of the 17th c…

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The Metal Forge - 270 - Profiler 1:09:04

7M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

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…

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The Metal Forge - 269 - URNE (Joe Nally) 1:46:45

7M ago1:46:45

1:46:45

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…

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Born from Conflict: Travelog 46:42

7M ago46:42

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In this episode St Luke's Education Coordinator John Ericson discusses the recent trip to the UK and the many great people who are empowering our documentary and other educational material.By St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

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The Metal Forge - 268 - Iron Brigade 1:28:13

8M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

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…

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The Metal Forge - 267 - Dyspläcer 1:51:31

8M ago1:51:31

1:51:31

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…

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The Metal Forge - 266 - Idol Throne (Jason Schultz) 2:01:18

8M ago2:01:18

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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…

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The Bishop's Wars 11:51

8M ago11:51

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Our upcoming documentary, entitled "Born from Conflict: Cavaliers and Puritans of Newport Parish," is based on the 17th century conflicts in the United Kingdom and in the English Colonial Possessions in North America. Most notably we are focusing on the English Civil Wars, also known as the War of the Three Kingdoms. The spark was a religious confl…

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The Metal Forge - 265 - Mortal Man 1:26:12

8M ago1:26:12

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 264 - Elvenking (Davide "Damna" Moras) 1:09:28

9M ago1:09:28

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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…

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The Metal Forge - 263 - Anialator (Alex Dominguez) 1:23:58

9M ago1:23:58

1:23:58

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…

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The Metal Forge - 262 - Sanhedrin (Erica Stoltz) 1:30:29

9M ago1:30:29

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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 …

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The Metal Forge - 261 - Mega Colossus (Bill Fischer) 1:44:47

9M ago1:44:47

1:44:47

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…

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