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Joey Troupe, James May & JJ Young - M.E.L.T. Nov 11, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Joey Troupe, James May & JJ Young of the band M.E.L.T. They released their latest album, Innervate/Obliterate, on October 3rd, that placed #17 on the October Doomcharts. We talk all about that, their influences, their record shop finds on a recent trip to a local record shop, and much more. A great bunch of guys out of Pittsburgh who were a lot of fun to talk to! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Todd Severin of Ripple Music Nov 06, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Todd Severin, head and founder of Ripple Music. Ripple is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and will be having a big celebration on December 5th & 6th in San Francisco that we talk about. Todd also gives us the history of Ripple music, and lots of great stories that involve Tony Reed, Mothership and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

New Album October Recap Nov 05, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I recap some of the many great releases that came out during the month of October. New albums from the bands M.E.L.T., Beach Cruiser, Soul Blind, Malkasian, Bone Church, and many more! It was another outstanding month for new music in the heavy underground and I give you a little taste from each album! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Jon Cosky & Jude Sisk - Stone Nomads Nov 04, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Jon Cosky and Jude Sisk of the band Stone Nomads to the show. They have a new album dropping on November 21st, via Ripple Music titled Empires of Stone. We dig into that, their influences, the story of how their current drummer, Ben Wozniak (The Blizzard of Woz) joined the band and much, much more! Plus, after the interview, I premiere a new track off the upcoming album! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Sheafer McOmber - Redwood Oct 30, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Sheafer McOmber, the man behind the band Redwood. Redwood is a one man project of Sheafer that released its latest album Cloud Colony on October 24. We talk about how he goes about the creative and recording process for his albums, his influences, we talk a little bit about his other project Deer Lord, and much more. Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Mordbear Oct 29, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Tyler Balthazar, Nico Martinez and Erik Larson of the band Mordbear, out of Portland, Oregon. They released an awesome EP earlier this year in June that we talk about. Along with their influences, how they got together, what their plans are for 2026 and much more! Tune in and subscribe!

Rob Leishman Returns - Owner of Bully’s Studio Oct 28, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back to the show Rob Leishman, owner of the venue/studio Bully’s in New West, British Columbia. It has been quite an eventful several months since I last talked with Rob, with him having to make some tough decisions about whether to keep the venue opened, to a minor disaster, to him celebrating his 50th birthday with a big celebration and much more. He also gives us a band that we should be listening to, that I’ll feature in the artist spotlight. So make sure to tune in & subscribe!

The Crooked Skulls Oct 23, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Pete Koretzky, Chuck Snyder and Dave Van Auken of the heavy stoner rock band The Crooked Skulls to the show. They released their debut EP Hivemind in December of 2024 and earlier this year, they released a single, Iron Smile, that featured Bob Blach of Fu Manchu. We talk about that, their influences, how they started out in a basement, to playing with some of their favorite bands and much more! They also have their debut full length coming out in March of 2026, and you’ll be the first to hear a brand new song from the album! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Roderick Pink - Red Beard Wall Oct 22, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Roderick Pink, drummer of the band Red Beard Wall. Roderick has been involved in the scene in Texas for years, even before Red Beard Wall, and we talk all about that and his influences that include Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, and… Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem! He also has a big 50th birthday bash coming up on November 15, that will be helping out a cause close to his heart, BeLoved Asheville. We even touch on the Midwest Doom Coalition. We cover a lot, so make sure to tune in & subscribe!

Justin Potter - Sons of Gulliver Oct 21, 2025

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Today on The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Justin Potter, lead singer and bassist for the band Sons Of Gulliver. Sons Of Gulliver released their self-titled debut EP in May of 2024 and are looking to release their first full length in 2026. We talk about that, Justin’s influences, how he met his drummer through a Craigslist ad, and much more! Tune in & subscribe!

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