Becoming a Hardcore Kid

New York's Knifetwister Records

This episode we sit down with New York's Raph Copeland of Knifetwister Records to talk about punk, metal, how the industry has changed and so much more. He highlights his rapid-fire coordination of a 21-track charitable compilation CD featuring a mix of established and emerging New York bands, as well as an exclusive live track from the band Manic. We discuss up and coming punk band We Might Die and their 14-year-old frontwoman, Liv, whose fierce track "Get Out of My Scene" serves as a raw, principled stand against sexual assault. songs of the episode The Exploited - A Violent Society [https://youtu.be/6IavxSGBOzA?si=DAzsNcx1ijZlk6AZ] Bad Religion - The Voracious March of Godliness [https://youtu.be/nsiPacxr9pY?si=KY_oZuqUMs7xlOTO]

Staten Island Mutants Chris & Chris

This week Nick and I hang out with Staten Island Mutants Chris and Chris. They identify Mutant as an old-school crossover thrash band whose music is influenced by bands like early Carnivore and Pantera, emphasizing a raw, aggressive sound with horror movie themes. We talk about meeting at soul grinder in Allentown for the first time. and the lead singer Chris being the most Staten island person I've ever seen. join us as we talk about their most intense show moments and cool stories from the road Mutant Heavy Barrell [https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZyvMAI02Ip6e4A3Nmuy0Q?si=a5a109550c9a404d] Zornheym - the Opposed [https://open.spotify.com/track/09apZCudosoYVe6nsORlLf?si=f33768c191af4331] Hazzerd - BTK [https://open.spotify.com/track/7GEqXxaSzqSPLAz00EnGvT?si=a12ce35d1e8e4eae] Annihilator - No Zone [https://open.spotify.com/track/09M1s1xHb7KniYiFxQFUNW?si=d8dd5660943f487d] Dokken - It's Not Love [https://open.spotify.com/track/64vyYt0DVIdkr0DcmSaGd9?si=10427aa332e349d1]

Let’s get Tombstonerd

This episode of Reciting Chaos features an interview with Tom, the frontman, singer, and bass player for the metal band Tombstoner. Tom clarifies his role, noting that being a bass player and singer is the "Glenn Benton special," a nod to the history of the position in metal. The main story Tom shares is about the band's fourth show, dubbed the "Booze Cruise of '21," which took place in Tampa Bay, Florida, during the pandemic lockdowns of 2021. We talk midwest tours, mosh pits and crazy experiences. Manual Manic Procedures by 200 Stab Wounds. [https://open.spotify.com/track/2sJsOnpUa5BMzBq8OoF1Nt?si=0262d8840c5d4c65] Gutbucket Blues by Ghoul [https://open.spotify.com/track/5ABFxHJuLsvAIGSOeNgXAJ?si=123ca26d76284572] Where the Slime Live by Morbid Angel [https://open.spotify.com/track/76O6CiTLiYObr3pwy3TatT?si=5d09d07f5b4443e4]

Becoming a Hardcore Kid

This week we sit down with Joe Fasano as he recounts his early days of "noodling" on guitars with Nick, a passion that evolved into playing in numerous bands. Joe primarily became a vocalist, playing guitar, bass, and drums in only a few projects, but doing mostly vocals. He shares the origin of his singing career, which started in a high school band that transitioned from an emo sound to metal/metalcore. Joe discusses his involvement in the punk and hardcore scenes, he details the strength and structure of the local music scene, which revolved around three main areas: Lansdale, Doyelstown, and Philly. We talk about the shows he's booked, the tours he played, other shows and the friends made along the way! songs of the episode The Flesh Trading Company - Burn the Witch [https://open.spotify.com/track/4l7a5QOhKN98uWkEgFDrwk?si=fa61635376ff4af1] Traitor - Mad King [https://open.spotify.com/track/3WGMxrtnHowRRdmHctXfpW?si=50f8ade8c8b7485a] Circle takes the Square - The Same Shade as Concrete [https://open.spotify.com/track/3RaMl4w7E2GvdSVsFPJuJ5?si=57c7d2cd4ec648db]

Ryan Hailey: Chaos Incarnate

This week we sit down with Ryan Hailey formerly of Funhaus, currently you can find him on Patreon at Ryan+. We joined Ryan live on his twitch channel to talk about his history with music, Gwar, shows under bridges, getting into black metal, traveling to Sweden for a festival, the Vegas sphere, drugs at shows and so much more. At the House of Frankenstein by Big Bee Kornegay [https://open.spotify.com/track/7578pMB5PMdH1ClRNSebq7?si=HOzXQW4mSdmWGUlh52wVBA] Funny Man by Chat pile [https://open.spotify.com/track/1S4lb4OTsuEZFTiROTX8Ba?si=UGuA6MQvSTimwW87gLQ9GA] Slaughterhouse by Chat pile [https://open.spotify.com/track/66AylJWCrknRTguI3L6Cbq?si=LWFqy3WnSTS2sQrS9506pQ] Polish the Dishes by Addie Addie Addie [https://open.spotify.com/track/1nFrhbHhUuODrPx4ELhL0y?si=J5Qay5tdRqe1lVnV-mAmIw] Yay Yomes by Big Sis [https://open.spotify.com/track/5FV5Jv8k67zAdAtY32fyS7?si=nrrb1CqsTyad24_5KSPJ3w] Low Life by Death [https://open.spotify.com/track/4CdkR7ZjvlKU9MrX07KRDe]. Warbringer - The Turning of the Gears [https://open.spotify.com/track/7MtAcQ01KtQuwEJB87TC0U]