The MetalSucks Podcast

This week we chat with Rivers of Nihil guitarist Brody Uttley. We talk about the band's third record Where Owls Know My Name, out March 16th via Metal Blade (order here), the depression millennials suffer due to technology, creating art in the form of heavy metal, the difference between artists and craftsman, his love of post-rock, the struggle he has with communication through text messages, his thoughts on bands that use backing tracks and how important first week sales still are in the music industry.

Meanwhile Petar, Brandon and Jozalyn tackle the gun control debate that has rolled into the metal world; we discuss Randy Blythe’s thoughts, Phil Labonte's comments, Chris Barnes' “crisis actor” statement and much more.

Songs:
Rivers Of Nihil - “A Home”
Zao - “The Host Has Bared Its Teeth”

Direct download: Rivers20Of20Nihil2028Brody20Uttley2920Episode20227.mp3
Category:The MetalSucks Podcast -- posted at: 11:00am PDT

Howard Jones is our guest this week. We discuss his latest project Light The Torch (formerly known as Devil You Know) and their new album Revival, the project he has been working on with Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork), his bucket list moment with Dee Snider, his take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s rumored fight in the MMA, his thoughts on touring as a solo artist and much more.

Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn introduce the world to Van Damme’s debut hardcore album, discuss the news of Glenn Tipton stepping away from touring with Judas Priest due to Parkinson’s DiseaseClown saying Slipknot don't want to perform with the Foo Fighters, the strength of having a gimmick in the music industry, and the financial troubles of Gibson Guitars.

Songs: 
Light The Torch - “Die Alone”
Vexes - “Hellion”

Direct download: Howard20Jones20Episode20226.mp3
Category:The MetalSucks Podcast -- posted at: 9:15am PDT

Dave Wyndorf of the legendary Monster Magnet is our guest this week. We discuss the band's latest record Mindfucker, how Dave's approach this time differed from the last few records, the perfect live set list and how he tried to sequence the new record to mimic it, why “stupid is the new smart," writing lyrics during Trump’s inauguration, and his take on the current generation gap and all things rock n' roll.

Pete, Brandon, and Jozalyn discuss the end of the CD era at Best Buy, how important Bill Burr's praise for Meshuggah is for the band and for metal in general, the revelation of Michael Keene’s drug addiction and how we feel about AC/DC continuing on with Axl Rose. Jozalyn writes and records her first bit for the show.

Songs: 
Monster Magnet - "Mindfucker"
Earthless - "Gifted By the Wind"

Direct download: Dave20Wyndorf2028Monster20Magnet2920Episode20225.mp3
Category:The MetalSucks Podcast -- posted at: 8:11am PDT

This week we chat with legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde. We talk about Black Label Society's newest record Grimmest Hitshis recent debilitating sickness while on tour, the humor he brings to his Twitter account, his thoughts on retirement, his coffee endeavor with the Death Wish Coffee brand, his involvement on a possible new Ozzy record, the final tour with Ozzy, and how he reacted when he heard the recent news about former guitarist Nick “Evil Twin” Catanese.

Meanwhile Petar, Brandon, and Jozalyn discuss the recent tweet by Maynard about Tool lyrics, our reaction to ex-Machine Head bassist Adam Duce's negativity towards his former band, and the “top notch” performance and “commanding presence” of new STP singer Jeff Gutt, according to Brandon.

Songs: 
Black Label Society - “Trampled Down Below”
Black label Society - “Room of Nightmares”

Direct download: Zakk20Wylde20Epsiode.20224.mp3
Category:The MetalSucks Podcast -- posted at: 7:50am PDT

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