INTERVIEW: Chris Morrison (Mother of Graves) Talks “The Light That Keeps Us” and Metal Music Songcraft


 

Chris Elliott (Cell Arts Media / Black-Angeles) chatted with Chris Morrison of the acclaimed Indianapolis Death Doom band Mother of Graves! Their new album The Light That Keeps Us, set for release on October 16th, 2026, via Profound Lore Records! Morrison detailed the process of the band’s songwriting style, what about making their brand of music lends itself to an emotional catharsis, how they approached following up their stellar last album The Periapt Of Absence, how underrated nineties Gothic Doom metal can be, what the heavy music scene in Indianapolis is like, writing epic songs that keep listeners engaged, and much more! Continue reading →


Josh Homme of Queens of The Stone Age Joins Rick Beato to Discuss the Making of “Perfecth” – Co-Founding Kyuss, and His Favorite Custom Guitars


Rick Beato interviews Josh Homme of Queens of The Stone Age (ex-Kyuss) on Rick’s YouTube channel

Josh Homme of Queens of The Stone Age sat down for a lengthy and wide-ranging interview with noted music YouTuber, music teacher, and record producer Rick Beato. Josh went deep on his nearly forty-year history in Rock, the early days of Kyuss, QOTSA’s new approach to writing and recording their new album Perfecth (coming soon from Matador Records), his perfect match of custom guitars and retro amps, and so much more! Watch the video below.  

 

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