Armored Saint’s Joey Vera on the New Album, Songwriting & Metal

Armored Saint’s Joey Vera on the New Album, Songwriting & Metal

On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his long tenure with Fates Warning, discussing his years with the legendary progressive metal act, how the band evolved over time, and what that chapter of his career meant to him musically. We also get into Joey’s appreciation for the legendary Mercyful Fate, touching on the influence of classic metal and the lasting impact of iconic bands on today’s heavy music scene, and how he was recruited to fill in on bass. If you’re a fan of Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Mercyful Fate, classic heavy metal, power metal, or in-depth musician interviews, this episode delivers a candid conversation with one of metal’s most respected players. Topics include: ⚔️ The NEW Armored Saint album 🎸 Songwriting & creative process 🔥 Joey Vera’s years in Fates Warning 👹 Discussion on Mercyful Fate & classic metal influence 🎤 The evolution of heavy metal 🤘 Stories, insights & more Follow Distorted Dialogue for more in-depth conversations with artists from across the metal world.

Armored Saint’s Joey Vera on the New Album, Songwriting & Metal

On this episode of Distorted Dialogue, I sit down with Joey Vera of Armored Saint to dive deep into the band’s highly anticipated new album,Emotion Factory Reset, the songwriting process, what fans can expect, and the continued legacy of one of heavy metal’s most respected bands. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. Joey also reflects on his long tenure with Fates Warning, discussing his years with the legendary progressive metal act, how the band evolved over time, and what that chapter of his career meant to him musically. We also get into Joey’s appreciation for the legendary Mercyful Fate, touching on the influence of classic metal and the lasting impact of iconic bands on today’s heavy music scene, and how he was recruited to fill in on bass. If you’re a fan of Armored Saint, Fates Warning, Mercyful Fate, classic heavy metal, power metal, or in-depth musician interviews, this episode delivers a candid conversation with one of metal’s most respected players. Topics include:⚔️ The NEW Armored Saint album🎸 Songwriting & creative process🔥 Joey Vera’s years in Fates Warning👹 Discussion on Mercyful Fate & classic metal influence🎤 The evolution of heavy metal🤘 Stories, insights & more Follow Distorted Dialogue for more in-depth conversations with artists from across the metal world.

Fired Up For Friday | Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth & Worm Haven Reviews + Armored Saint Pick

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews! This week, we break down the latest releases from Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven, discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist. We also revisit last week’s standout release, with Armored Saint earning the Album of Last Week spotlight. If you’re into heavy metal, doom metal, death metal, black metal, underground metal, new metal albums, album reviews, and discovering new bands, this episode is for you. 🎧 Featured in this episode: • Serpent Lord review • Mzztr review • Bleeth review • Worm Haven review • Album of the Week discussion • New underground metal releases • Weekly metal recommendations 💬 Which album are you spinning this week? Share the episode and join the conversation. Follow Distorted Dialogue / The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly metal discussions, album reviews, underground discoveries, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

Fired Up For Friday | Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth & Worm Haven Reviews + Armored Saint Pick

🔥 Fired Up For Friday is back with a fresh batch of metal album reviews! This week, we break down the latest releases from Serpent Lord, Mzztr, Bleeth, and Worm Haven, discussing the riffs, production, songwriting, atmosphere, standout moments, and whether these new albums are worth adding to your playlist. We also revisit last week’s standout release, with Armored Saint earning the Album of Last Week spotlight. If you’re into heavy metal, doom metal, death metal, black metal, underground metal, new metal albums, album reviews, and discovering new bands, this episode is for you. 🎧 Featured in this episode: • Serpent Lord review • Mzztr review • Bleeth review • Worm Haven review • Album of the Week discussion • New underground metal releases • Weekly metal recommendations 💬 Which album are you spinning this week? Share the episode and join the conversation. Follow Distorted Dialogue / The Metal Institute of Thrashology for weekly metal discussions, album reviews, underground discoveries, and interviews with bands from across the metal world.

Hamish Glencross Talks Godthrymm’s Projections & Jackson Guitars | Distorted Dialogue

In this episode of Distorted Dialogue, we sit down with Hamish Glencross of Godthrymm to dive deep into the band’s upcoming album, Projections.We discuss the writing and direction behind Projections, the evolving sound of Godthrymm, and the more prominent role of Catherine in the band. Hamish also talks about his love for Jackson guitars, songwriting, doom metal influences, and what fans can expect from the next chapter of Godthrymm.If you're into doom metal, epic doom, death/doom, underground metal, heavy riffs, and in-depth band interviews, this episode is for you. Topics in this episode:⚡ The upcoming album Projections⚡ Godthrymm’s evolution and songwriting⚡ Catherine’s expanded role in the band⚡ Hamish Glencross’ love for Jackson guitars⚡ Doom metal influences and more👇 What are your thoughts on Godthrymm and Projections?Drop a comment below and let us know what you’re expecting from the new album!🔔 Subscribe to The Distorted Dialogue Podcast for interviews with metal bands, musicians, and conversations covering albums, gear, songwriting, influences, and the underground metal scene.