Category Archives: Interviews

INTERVIEW: Mark Scondotto of Shutdown Talks About Their New “By Your Side” EP

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I’ll never forget hearing Shutdown for the first time many years ago and being blown away by the high energy and sense of purpose in the then-young upstart band’s fiery brand of driven NYHC. In very exciting news, the band continue their hot streak with Equal Vision Records and a new EP By Your Side! Learning from the ups and downs in life and building community is what this band has always been about. It was a lot of fun to catch up with singer Mark Scondotto about Shutdown these days.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Evan Patterson of Jaye Jayle Discusses “After Alter” Album and The Return of Young Widows

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In this episode, Keefy is joined once again by Evan Patterson of Jaye Jayle. Their new album After Alter is out soon from Pelagic Records, and we caught up to discuss Evan’s career evolution, the process of making the new album, covering The Beatles, the return of Young Widows, and more!Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Kurokuma’s Joe E. Allen Reveals the Sludge Behind “Of Amber and Sand”

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In this episode, Keefy sits down with Joe E. Allen the thunderous drummer for Kurokuma about their latest sludge/doom triumph, “Of Amber and Sand” last summer. Joe breaks down how the band made their new album, the blessing and curse of being DIY, how much a band earns and loses on tour in a revealing chat about the current state of the music business.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Einar Selvik of Wardruna Discusses Their New Album “Birna”

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In this episode, Keefy is joined once again by Norse music legend Einar Selvik of Wardruna! They discussed the years-in-the-making new album “Birna” out soon via By Norse Music / Sony Music!  They chatted about the making of the album, the concept of nature and the “she-bear,” the long-standing contributions of Lindy-Fay Hella, performing at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and much more!   Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Morgan Y. Evans Interviews Leila Abdul-Rauf (Solo, Vastum, The Bastard Noise)

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As much as I love speeding and blasting The Haunted around SoCal, sometimes you need something more heady and all-encompassing. Leila Abdul-Rauf is known for a wide array of brilliant solo and group works within the underground and remains one of the music world’s most uninhibited creative thinkers. Calls From A Seething Edge is her latest solo endeavor, a remarkable heartfelt journey of mourning polycrisis whilst still holding space for dreams of a better world. It is a must-hear 2024 haunting release that will seep into your pores and remain with you for a long time, body music for the head and soul.Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 647 – Justice Petersen Chats with Pixel Grip at Riot Fest

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Pixel Grip is an American electronic music group, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and they played the biggest show of their career for the hometown crowd at Riot Fest! Justice Petersen chatted with the band on this climax for them, their new “Stamina” EP and single, and how they turn haterade into fuel for their creative passion. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Ragin Rosie Interviews Any Given Sin at Louder Than Life

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In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews Rock band Any Given Sin at Louder Than Life 2024! Their debut new album “War Within” is out now, which preceded their new cover of Cutting Crew’s 1980s song “I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight!” We learned about the formation of the band, their influences, their favorite and least favorite shows, their love of nu metal, and if they are “Dad Rock” and if that is a bad thing or, not!Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 640 – Justice Petersen Interviews Jizmak Da Gusha of GWAR at Riot Fest

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GWAR had a monster year in 2024, no pun intended! They toured relentlessly, put out a killer classic album reissue for “Hell-O,” and played festivals such as Knotfest and Riot Fest! Our own Justice Petersen interviewed Jizmak Da Gusha at Riot Fest and they talked about their 2024 recap, whether or not GWAR is a heavy metal band or not, and a preview of their 40th anniversary plans for 2024!  Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Zachary Amster of Abrams on “Blue City” and The Band’s Influences

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In this episode, Tom Osman interviews Zachary Amster of Heavy Stoner Rock band Abrams! Their new album “Blue City” released in May of 2024 via Blues Funeral Recordings! Zachary and Tom chatted about the new album, recording with Kurt Ballou (Converge, High on Fire), “covid albums,” and the 1990s Seattle Grunge scene’s impact on the band.Continue reading →