And Now The Band

Revisited EP16 Murphy of Blessed Black

One of my favorite bands for the last few years is Blessed Black. They are on a constant rotation for me. We are going to revisit this conversation with Murphy. I'm ready for Vol 3 and Vol 4 to grace my ears. #blessedblack #thirdhousecommunications #andnowtheband

Revisiting EP20 Sol Williams of Cathode ULT

In Honor of 2 Years doing this show, I am going to repost EP 20 with Sol Williams and Cathode ULT. Cathode has their third EP coming out in as long as this show has been going. Enjoy the show and check out Cathode ULT and the other episodes of ANTB

Revisiting EP2 Chris Enriquez Spotlights, Julia Christmas, On The Might Of Princes and many more

Revisiting EP2 with Chris Enriquez because Spotlights recently released a Rarities album. It has some killer songs on it that were not available previously on vinyl. Hooray!As I come to the end of Year 2 of And Now The Band, I am going to revisit some of the early episodes. It's amazing to see how far this thing has come since it's inception. Has there been a favorite episode for you? Over 300 numbered episodes.

EP311 floodlit, Grief, and Purpose in Heavy Music | Elijah Kellogg

Host Tom is joined by Elijah Kellogg of floodlit for a wide-ranging conversation about grief, purpose, and the role of heavy music in processing real-world trauma. Elijah discusses floodlit’s latest single “Ama,” his vocal influences, and the challenge of balancing clean singing with harsh vocals in modern heavy music. The conversation turns deeply personal as Elijah shares how his time doing community development work in Myanmar — and the abrupt evacuation caused by a military coup in 2021 — became the emotional foundation for the Floodlit album. Together, Tom and Elijah explore how music evolves once it’s released, why heavy music carries cultural weight, and the responsibility artists have in creating safe, inclusive spaces without losing intensity. They also touch on the changing nature of hardcore shows, mentorship in heavy music, and upcoming releases including “Akko.” A thoughtful, emotional episode for listeners interested in heavy music with depth, meaning, and purpose. #floodlit #HeavyMusic #PostHardcore #Metalcore #MusicAndMeaning #UndergroundMusic #HeavyMusicPodcast #IndependentArtists Elijah Kellogg floodlit, floodlit Ama, heavy music podcast, post hardcore interview, metalcore podcast, grief in music, underground heavy bands, emotional metal, modern heavy music discussion, independent heavy artists

EP310 HUFR Fest 2026: Building Denver’s Next Heavy Music Festival | S. Patrick Brooks (HUFR)

Host Tom is joined by S. Patrick Brooks of Heavy Underground Farm Report to unveil the inaugural HUFR Fest, happening April 24–26, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. In this episode, Sean breaks down how HUFR Fest came together, why Denver’s underground scene is the perfect home for it, and what makes this festival stand out in a crowded live-music landscape. With a lineup that already includes Lost Relics, Sonolith, Lord Velvet, Violet Rising, Hibernaut, Vashon Seed, Cobranoid, Blue Heron, Luna Sol, Godzillionaire, Momovudu, Psalm, Shadow of Jupiter, Messiahvore, Black Sunrise, Nomestomper, and more to be announced, HUFR Fest is shaping up to be one of 2026’s must-attend heavy music events. Tom and Sean also talk candidly about where their passion for live music began, the importance of community-driven festivals, and the immense amount of work that goes into launching something new. Sean sends special thanks to Zeth (Luna Sols amazing drummer) and his (Seans) wife Andrea for their tireless support behind the scenes. A must-listen for fans of underground metal, doom, stoner rock, and independent festivals. #HUFRFest #HeavyUndergroundFarmReport #UndergroundMetal #HeavyMusic #DenverFestival #DoomMetal #StonerRock #MetalPodcast #LiveMusic HUFR Fest 2026, Heavy Underground Farm Report, underground metal podcast, Denver music festival, doom metal podcast, stoner rock podcast, heavy music interviews, independent music festivals, underground rock scene, live music culture, metal festival planning