And Now The Band

Mike Liscotti and Tom discuss their shared passion for metal music. Mike, a record collector influenced by his father, started his Metal Institute of Thrashology last year to support bands. Tom, inspired by a leather worker friend, has been into metal since childhood. They talk about various bands, including Volcandra from Louisville, She Hates Me Not from Tulsa, and Destroyers of All from Portugal. They also discuss their favorite concerts, including Exodus, Enforced, and Slayer. Both emphasize the importance of supporting local and underground music scenes and share their experiences with vinyl collecting and streaming habits. #metalinstituteofthrashology #heavymetal #andnowtheband #fyp #viral #viralshorts #viralreels #viralvideos #podcasting #thrash #doom #stoner #vinyl

Joe from Umbersound discussed his new album, highlighting the title track and its personal significance, inspired by recurring dreams about flies. He shared his process of writing and recording, emphasizing the importance of capturing the right feel over technicality. Joe mentioned releasing four albums since COVID, funded by a New York Foundation for the Arts grant. He plans to release the album digitally initially, with future plans for vinyl. Joe also discussed the challenges of translating his music live, particularly the vocal harmonies. #umbersound #ifthefliescouldsing #andnowtheband #fyp #viral #viralreels #viralshorts #heavymetal #podcasting

The conversation features members of the band Museum of Light discussing their new album "Diviner," set to release on March 21. They reflect on their creative process, emphasizing the importance of album cohesion and the influence of their 90s upbringing. The band members, including Ted, Jeff (Bartlett), and Rob, discuss their musical evolution, the challenges of balancing family life with touring, and their experiences recording in Norway. They highlight the significance of maintaining artistic integrity and the joy of creating music. The conversation also touches on their touring experiences, including a harrowing journey in Texas and the unique culinary adventures in Norway. #museumoflight #spartanrecords #diviner #andnowtheband #fyp #heavymusic #viral #viralshorts #viralreels #podcasting

Dan from Sergeant Thunderhoof discussed their latest album, "The Ghost of Baden Hill," which clocks in at 45 minutes. The band aimed for a concise, cohesive piece of work. Dan highlighted "Sensible" as his most lyrically proud track. The band values maintaining a fun, informal atmosphere and has kept its original lineup for 12 years, including a recent addition of a guitarist. They manage their own production, from vinyl pressing to merchandise, to maintain creative control. Dan emphasized the importance of enjoying the creative process over the end result. They are excited for their upcoming performance at Planet Desert Rock Weekend and look forward to exploring Las Vegas. #sergeantthunderhoof #theghostofbadenhill #andnowtheband #fyp #psyche #viral #viralreels #viralshorts #podcasting #planetdesertrockweekend #planetdesertrockweekend2025

Phil and Gabrielle of Quebec based Scare join me for a fantastic conversation. The band Scare, formed in 2015, discussed their journey, including lineup changes and the impact of the pandemic on their live performances. They emphasized the importance of live experiences and the unique, random-colored vinyl for their album. The band members shared personal stories, such as their struggles with sobriety and the challenges of performing in a sober state. They also highlighted their DIY approach, managing everything from production to booking, and their desire to support local music. The conversation concluded with a call to support local bands and explore diverse musical genres. Their latest album " In The End, Was It Worth It" will be released on Feb 21 2025 through digital platforms and on Vinyl. #scare #intheendwasitworthit #andnowtheband #fyp #viral #viralreels #viralshorts #podcasting #diy #livemusic