We totally ran out of all sizes of Metal Swap Meet 2023 shirts, as they were in high demand. We are going to do a second shirt order. All sizes will be $25 shipped to the lower 48 states. We will cover shipping. We just want you to wear the shows at shows, home, book…
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…
Venom Inc., Exhumed, Acid Witch photos
Venom Inc. played at House of Blues in San Diego on June 29, 2023. Full gallery can be viewed at HeavyMetalPhoto.com. All photos by Brian Parker.
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…
Metal Swap Meet 2023 Details
We’re back! When:Saturday, October 21, 2023 11AM to 5PMWhere:Protector Brewery 8680 Miralani Dr UNIT, San Diego, CA 92126Tickets:EventbriteVendors:EventbriteWho:Night Demon, Medieval Steel, Coven 6669, Alchemy 2022 was a huge year for us. We had stepped up our talent for all you crazy metalheads! We had an all star lineup including Evildead, Slough Feg, Gene Hoglan, and…
Interview: Helloween Drummer Daniel Löble
Dani discusses the US tour, playing in a bigger band, and playing with 4 bass drums
Night Demon – Outsider Review
Meet Johnny Night Demon Outsider album cover Johnny is unhappy with his life, and leaves his town into the mysterious green mist to see what’s out there. This is how the beginning of the story goes for Night Demon’s 3rd album Outsider. A concept album, and a fascinating, original story. If the story reminds me…
Unpure – Prophecies Ablaze Review
High Speed Black Unpure – Prophecies Ablaze (huh?) If you are old, like me, the name Unpure may sound familiar. They started in the mid 90’s and and did not turn many heads. They were signed to a then very underground Napalm Records, then after 2 albums, moved on to Drakkar Productions for one album,…
