We sit down with Dan Dolby of the UK Doom/Sludge Metal/Hardcore band Mastiff and owner of Trepanation Recordings to talk about Deprecipice, the new album from Mastiff, out now on MNRK Heavy. We discuss the band's influences and their fusion of extreme metal and hardcore and the heavy use of atmosphere on the new release. We also discuss the longest…

We sit down with Bobby of LA stoner /psychedelic rock band Salem's Bend to discuss all things fuzzy and old school. We talk about the band's recent Canadian tour put on by Black Throne Productions and playing with Sons of Arrakis. We also discuss Bobby's hidden love of the Bee Gees, his band's old school influences and the challenges of making musi…

We sit down with Devi Hisgen, who is the man behind Dutch experimental black metal outfit Teitan, as well as a member of Stuporous and The Color of Rain. We discuss Devi's music journey, his various projects and bands and the wider Dutch metal scene. We also discuss local Rotterdam artists and history, musical collectivization, vegan cuisine, vinyl…

After their debut release “In Search of the Waters of Oblivion”, Matt sits down with Brisbane axes one man black metal project Lautrec. They chat about the transition from working with a band to being the sole driving force, the connotations behind the term demo, and the work of John Martin.Listen to Lautrec:https://lautrecbm.bandcamp.com/album/in-…

We sit down with the guys from German stoner / doom / drone metal band Earthbong to talk all things heavy and hazy. We discuss the band's influences, their latest release Church Of Bong and the process of writing songs longer than some artists' albums. We also talk about playing live, the importance of a good sound guy, what they smoke for breakfas…

We sit down with Joey Carbo of New Orleans sludge / noise rock / doom / punk act WOORMS to talk all things heavy and fuzzy. We discuss the bands varied influences, the challenges of touring and overcoming the setbacks of the pandemic. We also talk about the band's releases from Slake to Twitching, as Prey to Fatalismo, the NOLA underground music sc…

Ahead of Immeasurable Darkness 2, Matt caught up with Nathan from Brisbane black metal act Graveir to talk about their recent split with Thrall, starting a record label via a group chat, and being a process driven person.Listen to Graveir:https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/Follow Graveir:https://www.graveircult.com/https://www.instagram.com/graveircu…

We sit down with Joe Hughes and John Jones from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania death, doom, noise act Caged to discuss their new album From Roving About the Earth, out now on Translation Loss Records. We discuss the band's journey and inspiration, the role that no-input mixers and turntables play in their music and the importance of innovation and expe…

We sit down with Tom Hanno, writer for CDM, owner of Tom's Reviews, contributor to the Doom Charts and numerous other publications including Doomed and Stoned, Sleeping Shaman and more. We discuss Tom's long history in the metal scene, the challenges and rewards of music journalism and Tom's top albums of 2023. We also talk legacy bands, why Nu Met…

James sits down with Chicago based Panamanian metal artist, dancer, street performer and content creator GoldGrrl to discuss all things heavy and expressive. They discuss her journey to become a metal vocalist, working with The Electric Mothership and collaborating with Blackmarket Democracy. They also discuss her new single Take A Break, Smoke a F…

After chatting with Lurid Orb a while back, Matt revisits Brisbane based dungeon synth with Jon and Aaron from Mystic Sceptre. They talk about what kind of wizards they are, how Australian dungeon synth can afford to be more thematic and narrative, and crafting the perfect stage aesthetic.Follow Mystic Sceptre:https://www.mysticsceptre.com/https://…

We sit down with industry veteran Dan Lorenzo of Patriarch's in Black to discuss the band's latest album My Veneration out now on MDD Records. We discuss his time in Hades, Vessel of Light and Non-Fiction (ft. Bobby Blitz) and working with Johnny Kelly (Danzig and Type O Negative) in Patriarchs In Black. We discuss the album's single, Veneration fe…

CDM podcast favourites Pitch Black Manor are back for a special spooky episode to close out the Halloween season. The band discuss their new album Scream Team and the difficulty of being a band that falls under a number of different genres but doesn't really fit in any. They also discuss introducing comedy into the gothic/horror realm, their favour…

We sit down with the members of Pennsylvania stoner/alternative/hard rock/doom doom band Almost Honest to discuss their upcoming album The Hex of Penns Woods, out November 24. We discuss working with Brandon Yeagley of Crobot, playing live in New Cumberland and the band's influences. We also talk about Pennsylvania folklore, Amish folklore, Matt Pi…

James sits down with Jason Lonegoat of the Necropolis Podcast, Goatcraft and Garden Gnome, as well as his cohost Shelley of Hate Meditations to discuss metal as a genre, its trends over the past few decades and the direction its heading in. They also discuss why dungeon synth as a genre is truly DIY and what metal could learn from it. Additionally,…

We sit down with members of the Black Throne Productions crew, as well several members of Earth Altar and Sun Below. We discuss running an underground label, building a sense of community in your local scene and the music scene in Eastern Canada. We talk in-depth about Inter Terra Solis, the new split album from Earth Altar and Sun Below. We also d…

We sit down with Peter Scartabello, owner of Yuggoth Records and the mind behind numerous projects on the label. We discuss running an underground label, Lovecraftian/cosmic horror, new albums from Seer and Chris Bozzone and Peter's work creating the film score for the animated fantasy epic The Spine of Night and the horror film The Bunnyman Massac…

James and Yari (Dr Yazman) sit down with Nxxses & Aku No Heavy to discuss their new collaborative album Carolina Killstreak, out now. They discuss the importance of collaboration between artists and the blending the genres of metal and rap. They talk about listeners' reduced attention spans and its effect on song lengths. They also discuss cameos i…

We sit down with Lex, Alex and Ross of New Jersey Sludge/Doom/Noise band Sunrot to talk about their new album The Unfailing Rope, out now on Prosthetic Records. We discuss the personal connection that people form with music, how extreme metal speaks to people with trauma and why Dystopia is god-tier sludge. We also talk about the band's influences …

We sit down for a special horror focused episode with Brandon Legion, the man behind the highly popular horror podcast and website Horrorwolf666, as well as the dark ambient/darkwave project Abraxas Horn. We discuss all things horror, from essential viewing, trends in the genre, classics, remakes, and more. We talk in depth about Shudder and why ev…

Lurid Orb’s Jon Weber steps away from pondering the orb to talk to Matt about their debut release “Folded Visions”. Along the way, they talk about approaching dungeon synth from a fantasy perspective and not a black metal one, the need to instill in yourself quality control, and how Dungeons and Dragons 5e sucks. Follow and listen to Lurid Orb:http…

We sit down with Patrick Schober of Monster Riff and Ryan Foster of Slightly Fuzzed to discuss all things fuzzy, heavy and loud and to answer the age old question... does it in fact doom? We discuss the impact of Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss, humour in the stoner genre, its lyrical themes and the general attitude of the scene. We share our fav…

We sit down with Rainier & Alex from San Diego hardcore act Negative Blast and talk about all things San Diego and their new album Echo Planet. We discuss the local SD music scene, modern punk music and go way too in-depth discussion SD food, breweries, venues and bars. We also talk about terrible one hit wonders of the early 2000s, video games, ou…

We sit down with Angel Deathblade who you may also know as Voodoo Masochist online, to talk about her progressive metalcore band ALENIA, her event and production work in the Chicago scene, as well as her visual art, curve and fetish modeling and tattooing work. We discuss the importance of supporting your local scene, all-ages shows and how diverse…

Pat from Pizza Death joins Matt to talk about the band's new album “Reign of The Anticrust” (out now on Disdain Records, Heavy and Fast Records and CoreTex), making a game to match the records, how many things they can make into merch, the Dougie enigma and of course... pizza.Listen to and follow Pizza Death:https://pizzadeathband666.bandcamp.com/a…

James sits down with Brian and Kyle of Pittsburg based super group Shadow Legion to discuss their debut self-titled album. The discuss blending epic heavy metal with black and death metal elements, balancing clean and harsh vocals and how to make that feel cohesive. They talk about the band's current and former projects including Diabolic, Phyrron,…

We sit down with his amphibian majesty, our semiaquatic overlord The Froglord to discuss his gradually unfolding tale of global domination and his enduring reign. We talk all things amphibian, his new album Sons of Froglord, his love of stoner doom, frog themed battle bots and his love of Dungeons & Dragons. We also discuss his split with Bog Wizar…

We sit down with Paul from Owl Ripper Recordings, The Owl, Morbid Beauty and numerous other projects such as Sloth Hammer. We discuss his extensive career in heavy metal and noise/drone/ambient music, his work as both a label owner and a music producer and what got him into this style of music. We talk about the Czechian music scene, him attending …

We sit down with Joel Blvsphemy, owner of Blvsphemy Records and project Satanic Hispanic. We are also joined by label artists CULTCHILD, Sain't, Häxa and Sytematic Doses. We discuss witch house as a genre, how to define it and differentiate it from other electronic genres. We also discuss the label's story and the unique styles and influences of ea…

We sit down with The Merchant, a member of the 90s death metal phenomenon DeathKids and current member of music project/YouTube channel/Twitch channel Carl Delinden. We deep-dive into fantasy, talking everything from LOTR to Dark Crystal and how the genre has changed over the decades. They also discuss Wintersun, their discography, delays, funding …

We sit down with Steve and Mike of El Paso, Texas stoner/sludge/hard rock act Ojo Malo to discuss their new album Black Light Fever Tripping. We discuss the band's journey and its transition from Brother Strange to its current form. We discuss poorly thought-out cameos and collaborations, the bizarre success of cover bands and the lack of solos in …

James sits down with Maddie of YouTube metal review channel Beaver Mosh. They discuss metal music, the scene's culture and current trends that they've been seeing. They talk about the importance of LGBTQI representation in the scene, the progress that has been made so far and CDM's upcoming charity dungeon synth sampler Battle Hymns: Triumph in Tra…

We sit down with Vancouver based graphic artist and musician Tommy Wilson to talk about his visual work, his politics, his ongoing involvement in the powerviolence scene and his band Noose Sweat. We discuss the highly political and aggressively confronting nature of this work, his influences and inspirations and his love of fast angry music. We tal…

We sit down with Stefano Fiorelli, guitarist and vocalis of the Pesaro, Italy based stoner, doom, sludge metal band Warcoe. We discuss the band's new single and upcoming album of the same name, A Place for Demons, album set to release on Regain Records and Helter Skelter Productions later in 2023. We talked about their last album The Giant's Dream,…

James and Brendan take some time to talk about all things Cave Dweller, bringing in CDM admin, editor and writer Yari, who also happens to be an avid Twitch streamer by the name of DrYazman and the face of our The Cave reel series. They discuss this year's charity efforts with CDM's samplers VAV and MOM3 and thank Tommy Wilson for his amazing art w…

We sit down with Josh Thieler of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based RABM band Úzkost to discuss their array of new singles and their recent EP For Property and Profit. We discuss the band's journey and inspiration, as well as the important message of social change and equality behind their music. Josh tells us about some of his other projects Swarming …

We sit down with Curtis Dewar and Aliyah Daye of C Squared Music and the Heavy Business Podcast. We discuss music PR and the broader music industry, going into detail on what bands should do in order to be successful in today's highly digital world. We also discuss Aliyah's band Shield of Wings, their journey so far and what they've done to find su…

We sit down with one of the nameless entities that make up the Massachusetts based death / doom / sludge metal act known as Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean to discuss their new album Obsession Destruction. We talk about the constant evolution of the band's sound, their ever-rising popularity, the pros and cons of working with a label vs DIY and …

We sit down with Josh Hines, owner of Snow Wolf Records and the man behind Chest Rockwell, Starer, Bihargam, Dos Cobros and too many other projects to list, as well as a recently added member of Primeval Well. We talk about label ownership, the journey of Snow Wolf Records, being in so many projects and the joys of being both a solo artist and a ba…

We sit down with the majority of Brighton, UK sci-fi themed blackened sludge / doom metal / noise act Wallowing to discuss their new album Earth Reaper, out now on Church Road Records. We discuss the in-depth worldbuilding of the band, their graphic novels, comics and action figures and their captivating an immersive live shows. We discuss keeping …

Coming out through Brilliant Emperor, Melbourne sludge/doom act Mammon’s Throne have just put out their second album by the same name. Matt caught up with Amesh and Matthew to talk about their latest release, using Warhammer 40K and X-Files for lyrics, playing live in front of death match wrestling, and how expansive doom as a genre it can be.Liste…

We sit down with Audun and Patrick of Oslo, Norway based grindcore / hardcore / death metal act Forcefed Horsehead and discuss their new album Monoceros. We talk about the history of the band, the evolution of their sound and working with Owlripper Recordings and Viral Propaganda PR. We discuss the process behind creating the album art for Monocero…

We sit down with Ole Wik of Norwegian black metal band Nadir to discuss their new album Extinction Rituals, out now! We discuss the band's journey and influences, black metal as a genre, the Norwegian scene and finding ways to respect black metal roots while pushing boundaries. We also discuss social media, the effects of streaming, working with Vi…

We sit down with Tom B. of Medway - Kent UK Hardcore / Groove / Doom / Sludge / Thrash / Black Metal act Allfather and discuss the band's penchant for blending different styles of music and their new album A Violent Truth, out now. We talk about the DIY ethos, struggling to book live shows, working with PR companies, the differences between streami…

We sit down with Sean Zimmerman and Garrett Garvey of Sacramento, California black/thrash metal act Sarcoptes and discuss their new album Prayers To Oblivion, out now on Transcending Obscurity Records. We talk about the band's journey and sonic evolution over the years, working as a studio only two piece and black metal as a genre. We also discuss …

We sit down with Drew Slavik of legendary Michigan grindcore band See You Next Tuesday to talk about the band reforming and their first new album in almost two decades Distractions, out now on Good Fight. We talk about the band's journey, the scene back in the 2000s including playing with The Red Chord, The Black Dahlia Murder and others. We discus…

We sit down with Chris Bentley of Canton, Ohio noise rock/death sludge act Night Goat and discuss their new album Totem, out now on Black Donut Records. They talk all things noise rock and discuss the influence of legendary acts like The Jesus Lizard, Big Black, Uniform, Swans and more. They also discuss the challenges of touring, how much more dan…

Over the last few years the music scene in Melbourne has taken a bit of a beating. But as is the way in many scenes, Metal was one of the leading lights in the resurrection of Melbourne's live music. In this episode we chat with two of Melbourne's metal gurus. Kene Lightfoot, host of PBSFMs metal show Burning Bitumen and Wayne Donovan, radio host o…

We sit down with Little Wolf Galarza of Los Angeles based solo Native American black metal (Penateka Comanche Black Metal)project Isataii and discuss his new split album with Svinfylking, out now on Nithstang Productions. We discuss his heritage and how it plays into his music, his love of raw black metal and his musical influences. We talk product…

We sit down with Hooligan of Prescott, Arizona based depressive suicidal black metal (DSBM) project Depressive. We discuss his new album Cruelty of Darkness, his progression as an artist and our collective love of DSBM. We talk about our initial exposure to black metal, our journey down the rabbit hole and how black metal allows artists and listene…