Please support this channel by subscribing. We chat with Don Van Stavern, bass player and longest member of the metal band Riot. Don talks about the upcoming Mean Streets album, his love of tequila, and moving on with the band after the death of Mark Reale. Thank you to Don, Atomic Fire Records, and Earsplit…
Sonata Arctica Interview [video]
Brian and Israel talk to Tony Kakko from the Finnish power metal band Sonata Arctica. Tony talks about the new album Clear Cold Beyond, coming out March 8, 2024 on Atomic Fire Records. He also talks about writing songs in Mexico, and what it’s like to lose a band member. Please subscribe to this channel…
10 Best Metal Live Albums of All Time
Join Brian, Vince, and Eric as they list their combined top 10 metal live albums of all time. We also had input from Israel, who couldn’t make it. Thank you everyone for subscribing to our Youtube channel. We made it to 1,000 subscribers!
Top Metal Albums of 2023 [video]
2023 was better than you may remember Brian, Israel, Vince, and Eric discuss their favorite albums of 2023. High up on the lists are Jag Panzer, Cattle Decapitation, and Dodheimsgard. Help us out by subscribing to our YouTube channel.
Udo Dirkschneider interview [video]
Brian and Israel talk with the legendary Udo Dirkschneider on the upcoming U.D.O. album “Touchdown,” getting fired from Accept, playing with his son, the Russian / Ukraine war, and staying inspired at age 71. Big thanks to Udo, as well as @AtomicFireRecords and @EarsplitCompound for arranging the interview. Check out Udo’s videos at @UDOtubetv Pre-order…
We talk with Kristin from Coffee & Metal [video]
We talk to Kristin from Coffee & Metal about the Wacken Metal Battle, 70,000 Tons of Metal, the state of metal in San Diego, and interviewing bands. Please take a moment and subscribe to our YouTube channel. It would really help us out. Metal Swap Meet is coming up. We will have 70 vendors, Night…
The Firm Clothing/Summer Slam Interview [video]
Brian and Vince chat with Nino, owner of The Firm Clothing, and organizer of many hardcore punk shows in the San Diego area, and beyond. Nino is also a big fan of the San Diego metal scene, and has been a kind sponsor of the Metal Swap Meet.Vince and Brian chat with Nino, owner of…
Cattle Decapitation Interview Travis Ryan [video]
‘Terrasite’ comes out May 12, 2023 Brian, Vince, and Israel talk with Travis Ryan, vocalist of San Diego death metal band Cattle Decapitation. We talk about the pandemic, what led up to the recording of ‘Terrasite,’ as well as what it’s like to tour and play festivals. Be sure to check out our latest details…
Interview: Helloween Drummer Daniel Löble
Dani discusses the US tour, playing in a bigger band, and playing with 4 bass drums
Carach Angren interview [video]
Brian and Israel interview Carach Angren at Brick by Brick before their show with Rotting Christ.
