The Heavy Desert Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Jason Busiek & Ben McDowell of Desert Suns Jun 24, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues to run through The Heavy Desert Podcast as I welcome Jason Busiek & Ben McDowell of the band Desert Suns who will be performing at this year’s festival. We talk about their influences, their latest album Edge of the Sky that was number one on the December 2024 Doomcharts and much more. So be sure to tune in and subscribe!

Organic Destruction From Germany Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Ben, Marius & Patrick of Organic Destruction out of Hachenburg, Germany. They have a new heavy album coming out on June 27, titled Prophets of Cthulhu that is awesome! We talk about that and a lot more. Plus, I have an exclusive track from the album that you’ll only hear on The Heavy Desert Podcast until the new album drops! So make sure to tune in and subscribe, you won’t wanna miss it!

Patrick Brink of Volume Hops On The Road To Ripplefest Texas Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode The Road to Ripplefest Texas continues to run through The Heavy Desert Podcast as I welcome Patrick Brink, founder, vocalist and guitarist of the band Volume who will be performing at this years festival. Patrick talks about his punk roots, growing up in the desert, going out on tour with Volume and much more. Make sure to tune in subscribe!

Paul Aloisio of Restless Spirit Jun 10, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome lead singer and guitarist of the band Restless Spirit, Paul Aloisio, to the show. They recently contributed to Marc Urselli's Best Of Ramones (Redux) via Magnetic Eye Records that came out on June 6th. We talk about that, his influences, their upcoming tour with Temple of the Fuzz Witch and much more! Make sure to tune in and subscribe!

The Band Karma Vulture Hits The Road To Ripplefest Texas Jun 05, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues with our guests Connor Spellman, Will Hammonds and Ben Foerg of the band Karma Vulture, who will be performing at this years festival. We get into their influences, how they came together, some new material and much more! So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Tom Corino Of The Band Kind Continues Our Road To Ripplefest Texas Jun 03, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast The Road To Ripplefest Texas continues with our guest Tom Corino, bassist of the band Kind who will be performing at this year’s festival. He talks about his influences, the bands evolution, his previous experiences at Ripplefest and much more. So make sure to tune in and subscribe!

Todd Severin of Ripple Music & John Gist of Vegas Rock Revolution Talk Where’s The Money In The Scene May 29, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome back Todd Severin of Ripple Music and John Gist of Vegas Rock Revolution. We had a great talk about where is the money in this scene. How can labels, festival organizers and bands make a living in this scene, and not just do it as a lobor of love. It was a great conversation and very insightful! Tune in and subscribe!

Komatsu Joins The Heavy Desert Podcast May 27, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Mo Truijens, Martijn Mansvelders, and Jos Roosen of the band Komatsu. They released a new album in April titled A Breakfast For Champions that will no doubt be on a lot of year end lists. We talk about that and a lot more on today’s episode!

Rob Leishman - Owner Of Studio/Venue Bully’s Studios May 22, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Rob Leishman, owner of Bully’s Studios, a studio/venue in New West British Columbia. He talks about the storied history of his venue, the state of the underground scene and tips for bands for getting gigs, not just at his venue, but any venue. It was a great conversation, so please tune in and subscribe!

Swedish Desert Rock Band Caboose May 20, 2025

Show notes

On today’s episode of The Heavy Desert Podcast I welcome Dante Lindström and Oskar Bergman of the young and up and coming band Caboose out of Sweden. They released their debut album Left For Dust in March, and we talk about that and more on today’s episode.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected