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VIOLIN Metal? Lead VTAR? Find Out Now on The Violution on the Distorted Dialogue Podcast!

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

VIOLIN Metal? Lead VTAR? Find Out Now on The Violution on the Distorted Dialogue Podcast!

Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the interview podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology.In this episode, I’m joined by The Violution for a conversation about electric violin in metal, the band’s musical roots, and the unique gear and ideas that shape their sound. We talk with JLynn about her journey as a longtime violinist in metal, how she developed her role in heavy music, and how the violin became such a major part of the her identity. Performed with virtuoso abilities that remind me of Steve Vai, or Joe Satriani, and her sounds seem just as experimental and progressive. We also get into Jennifer’s fretted VTAR, a violin-style instrument designed with a fretted layout, and discuss how it changes the way she approaches melody, rhythm, performance and songwriting. We also delve into tone chasing, pedals and her Fractal Audio sponsorship making her their only violinist on their roster. Along the way, we talk about The Violution’s background, their influences, and what makes their blend of metal, hard rock, violin-driven instrumentation and cinematic energy stand out.If you’re a fan of electric violin metal, symphonic metal, instrumental rock, violin in hard rock, or unconventional metal instrumentation, this episode is for you.Topics include:The Violution interviewJLynn interviewElectric violin in metalViolin in hard rock and heavy musicJennifer Lynn’s fretted VTAR, and electric Flying V ViolinThe band’s background and influencesSongwriting, gear and performanceSubscribe for more metal interviews, podcast episodes, underground band spotlights, album reviews and heavy music discussion.

NEW METAL DROP: Gin Lady, Plaindrifter, Cycloptic, Endseeker, Saidan and More!

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records) Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records) Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records) Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist And the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy) Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!

NEW METAL DROP: Gin Lady, Plaindrifter, Cycloptic, Endseeker, Saidan and More!

Welcome to the Fired Up For Friday Podcast, where you get to see what new metal albums you NEED to hear, this Friday June 19, 2026. On this episode I review: Gin Lady - Toads and Diamonds Volume 1., Live in Spain (Psych Rock - Ripple Records) Plaindrifter - Gestalt (Doom / Stoner Rock - Ripple Records Cycloptic - Flesh of Chaos (Death Metal - Awakening Records) Endseeker - (Thrash / Death - Metal Blade Records) Saidan - Fangdriller: Scars Beneath Memory's Wrist And the album of Lat Week (6/12/26): Lex Legion - Self Titled (Heavy Metal - MNRK Heavy) Follow for more up coming metal releases, interviews, reviews and more!

Best New Metal Albums This Week | Khemmis, Bloodhunter, Nuclear Tomb & More – Fired Up For Friday

What are the best new metal albums dropping Friday, June 12th? On this episode of Fired Up For Friday, Mike Thrash breaks down some of the biggest and most anticipated new metal releases of the week. This week’s featured albums include the crushing self-titled release from Khemmis, the atmospheric sounds of Klimt 1918, the extreme metal chaos of Nuclear Tomb, and the relentless attack of Bloodhunter. If you’re searching for new metal albums, underground metal, doom metal, death metal, thrash metal, heavy metal recommendations, or the best weekly metal releases, this podcast helps keep you up to date with what’s worth hearing every Friday. Which album are you most excited to hear this week? 🎸 Fired Up For Friday is your weekly guide to the best upcoming metal releases across doom, death, thrash, black, progressive, and traditional heavy metal.