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57: Jamie Stillman of Relaxer and Earthquaker Devices Jan 14, 2020

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We’re kicking the new year off with Jamie Stillman guitarist of Relaxer as well as the man main behind Earthquaker Devices, a company that defines innovations when it comes to guitar effects. I caught up with Jamie when Relaxer rolled through town for a gig at Saint Vitus. Before all of this, Jamie was involved in the D.I.Y. hardcore scene. To me at least, it feels like Earthquaker is an extension of that ethic. We get into it all on this episode!

Intro: “The Endless Slope” Relaxer

Outro: “Abracdadver” Party of Helicopters

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56: Raising Hell with Jon Wiederhorn Jan 07, 2020

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Welcome to the 2020 debut episode of Metal Matters. We’re kicking the year off with author and music journalist Jon Wiederhorn. If you’re read anything about metal or extreme music, it’s likely that you’ve read Jon’s words. His work has appeared in Decibel and Revolver among others. You may also have read his words in his books Louder Than Hell (co-authored with Katherine Turman), biographies on Al Jourgansen, Scott Ian or Roger Miret.

We’re on the eve of the release of Jon’s new book, Raising Hell, a collection of war stories and anecdotes by some of the sickest dudes in metal including, but not limited to Phil Anselmo, Ben Falgoust, Randy Blythe, Max Cavalera, Gary Holt, King Fowley…the list goes on.

Intro: “Welcome to Hell” – Venom

Outro: “Highway to Hell” – AC/DC

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55: 2019 Year End Episode Dec 17, 2019

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2019 has been a great year for metal, a lot of amazing records came out this year. Randy and I give out top 5 picks of the years and discuss why we liked them.

I’d like to thank everyone for listening, 2019 was our first full year and trust me the best is yet to come. Have a great holiday and I’ll check you guys out next year!

Intro: “The Hardship of the Scots” – Darkthrone

Outro: “The Dying False King” - Mayhem

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54: Point of Entry with Dylan Walker of Full of Hell Dec 03, 2019

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I got to know Dylan a few years ago when our bands embarked on a US tour with black metal marauders 1349. Immediately, I knew that Full of Hell was a different kind of band, brutal, abrasive yet with an underlying sense of experimentation a unique sense of off-kilter melodies. Dylan was the perfect candidate for one of these “Point of Entry” shows.

Intro: “Angels Gather Here”

Outro: “Aria of Jeweled Tears”

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53: Classic Records Celtic Frost Morbid Tales Nov 19, 2019

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Martin Eric Ain, co-founder of Celtic Frost and Hellhammer. Together, with Tom Gabriel Fischer, they crafted Morbid Tales, one of the most influential records on extreme music in the 20th century. The reach of this classic record is deep and traces of its essence can be found in diverse bands such as Winter, Goatwhore, Sheer Terror and High on Fire.

Intro: “Human”

Outro: ”Dethroned Emperor”

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52: Nate Garrett Divided by Darkness Nov 05, 2019

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I figured by now, Nate Garrett and I would have crossed paths, we move in the same circles and know a lot of the same people. Thanks to Jeremy Sosville, past Metal Matters guest and guitarist in Sanhedrin (as well as Black Anvil), we finally connected.

Nate is a songwriter and guitarist in Spirit Adrift and Gatecreeper. Additionally, he is an avid martial arts fan. This past year, he has two releases under his belt; Divided By Darkness by Spirit Adrift and Deserted by Gatecreeper.

Intro: “Divided by Darkness”

Outro: “Hear Her”

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51: Halloween Episode Oct 29, 2019

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Halloween season, possibly the most metal holiday, is here! My good friend Ron Martinez join us this week to talk about some of our favorite music and movies that characterize the season. Ron sings in Final Conflict, plays bass in the Lowerclass Brats and runs Crawlspace Booking, one the stalwarts in hardcore/punk/metal booking.

Intro: “Halloween” – Siouxie and the Banshees

Outro: “Don’t Fear the Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult

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50: Classic Halloween Samhain November Coming Fire and Danzig Debut Album Oct 22, 2019

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Autumn darkness is upon us, Halloween is around the corner. In preparation for the darkest holiday of the year, Anthony Pappalardo and I dive into Samhain’s “November Coming fire” and the self-titled Danzig record.

Intro: “To Walk the Night”

Outro: “Twist of Cain”

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49: Classic Records Only Living Witness featuring Jonah Jenkins Oct 15, 2019

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Jonah Jenkins, the former singer of Only Living Witness and the current singer of Northern Skulls, joins us this week to talk about the classic record “Prone Mortal Form.” Only Living Witness was a groundbreaking band in New England during the later 80’s and early 90’s blending a strong sense of melody into the hardcore scene. Jonah continues to remain active with his current band Northern Skulls.

Intro: “Prone Mortal Form”

Outro: “Twitching Tongues”

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48: Abraxas Nihil Dwid Hellion Oct 08, 2019

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After three decades of activity, most bands seem to be going through the motions or have been relegated to being a pale version of their past glory. Integrity, on the other hand, defies that trend and is producing their hardest hitting and most innovative work in the recent years. Dwid Hellion, the band’s sole original member, join sus this week and we talk a bit about the early days of his life, the formation of the band and some of the unique and esoteric subjects that inform his lyrics.

Intro: “Darkness”

Outro: “Fade to Black” (Roses Never Fade side-project)

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