This week on Riff Worship, we’re diving into the short-lived but legendary hardcore punk band, Inside Out.Fronted by a pre-Rage Against the Machine Zach de la Rocha alongside guitarist Vic DiCara, their sole EP, No Spiritual Surrender, became a cornerstone of the ’90s hardcore scene.From the their formation to their unique blend of influences and connections to other iconic acts like Shelter and 108, we explore how this band left an indelible impact despite its brief existence.Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Inside Out and their timeless EP, No Spiritual Surrender!Recommendations:Death Goals - Survival Is An Act Of DefiancePrimitive Man - ObservanceAn Albatross - BlessphemyFollow Riff WorshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/Twitter: https://x.com/RiffWorshipPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPodCheck out our Official Playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)---------------------------------------------------------------------00:00:00 - Intro00:01:09 - Inside Out00:05:14 - A Brief History of Inside Out00:14:15 - No Spiritual Surrender00:20:28 - Album Review00:29:30 - Quicksand, Shelter, Inside Out - Summer Tour 199000:34:53 - Aftermath / Breakup / 1993 Reunion00:40:05 - Final Thoughts00:44:32 - Recommendations00:44:41 - Death Goals - Survival Is An Act Of Defiance00:45:59 - Primitive Man - Observance00:47:39 - An Albatross - Blessphemy
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#122 - Sepultura - Dante XXI
Inspired by the Dante Alighieri epic poem “The Divine Comedy,” Sepultura’s Dante XXI is a modern soundtrack for a descent into hell.Tracks like "Convicted in Life," "Fighting On," and "Ostia" demonstrate the band's ability to blend their hybrid of thrash, death metal, and hardcore with beautiful orchestral arrangements. Much like Virgil, Derrick Green’s commanding vocals cut through the chaos to guide listeners through the darkness.Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Sepultura and their 2006 masterpiece, Dante XXI!Recommendations:Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo - In The Earth AgainBone Fetish - Bone FetishGuck - Gucked UpOne of Nine - Dawn of the Iron ShadowMastodon - Hushed and GrimFollow Riff WorshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/Twitter: https://x.com/RiffWorshipPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPodCheck out our Official Playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#121 - Burnt By The Sun - Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution
Formed by members of several New Jersey DIY heavyweights like Black Army Jacket, Endeavor, and Human Remains, Burnt by the Sun set out to create music they longed to hear themselves. The band’s effortless ability to blend different textures of extreme metal quickly set them apart from their metalcore contemporaries.This is especially evident on their Relapse Records debut, Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution. In collaboration with producer Matt Bayles (Botch, ISIS, Mastodon), Burnt by the Sun delivers 10 blistering tracks packed with intricate, progressive arrangements.The album serves as both a snapshot of musicians fully tuned-in with one another, and a precursor to the legendary projects that would follow.Join us this week as we discuss the enduring legacy of Burnt by the Sun and their classic debut album, Soundtrack to the Personal Revolution!Recommendations:NO FAITH - Forced SubservienceCommitment - DemoPublicist UK - ViolenceBarren Path - GrievingMarissa Nadler - New RadiationsFollow Riff WorshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/Twitter: https://x.com/RiffWorshipPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPodCheck out our Official Playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
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#120 - Neurosis - Souls at Zero w/ Christopher Zucchero (Mr. Beef, The Bear)
Born out of Oakland's DIY hardcore punk scene, Neurosis emerged as a band driven to defy the conventions of what heavy music could be. Before they discovered how to replicate the sounds they envisioned, the band spent years honing their craft and grinding it out on the road.It wasn't until their third album, Souls at Zero, that Neurosis began to fully experiment. By incorporating new instrumentation like keyboards, samplers, and string arrangements, they tapped into a new, boundless well of creativity.While this new direction still honored their punk roots, it wasn't immediately welcomed by longtime fans who had been drawn to their raw 924 Gilman Street shows. Thankfully, Neurosis never compromised, continuing to evolve their sound across several landmark albums.This week on Riff Worship, we're joined by Christopher Zucchero, owner of the Chicago staple (and inspiration for the FX series The Bear) Mr. Beef, to discuss the monumental impact of Neurosis and their sound-defining album, Souls at Zero!Follow Christopher Zucchero / Mr. Beef on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.beefchicago/?hl=enRecommendations:Blackbraid - Blackbraid IIIMort Garson - Ataraxia: The UnexplainedDeath Goals, feat. Hirs Collective - TchotchkeOsees - ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LASTBuzzoven - SoreBuzzoven - To A FrownMeat Puppets - Up On The SunMeat Puppets - Meat Puppets IIMeat Puppets - Huevos
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#119 - A Tribute to the Prince of Darkness: Ozzy Osbourne
This week we honor the legacy of the one and only Ozzy Osbourne! Join us as we explore his legendary career, from his revolutionary time with Black Sabbath to his iconic solo work. We'll dive into our favorite Ozzy Osbourne albums and songs, and discuss his undeniable and continuous impact on the world of heavy metal.Ozzy Osbourne Tribute PlaylistsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1vglnDS7kEqlwgZwIVCdyF?si=17269a834a2c4af2Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/riff-worship-a-tribute-to-ozzy-osbourne-playlist/pl.u-jV89909TdblWz1Follow Riff WorshipInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/Twitter: https://x.com/RiffWorshipPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPodCheck out our Official Playlists:Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)Hits from the Crypt (Apple)
The riff is the foundation of heavy music, evolving over several decades and styles. Many of our favorite songs started with a single idea and guitar in hand. Anyone can write a riff, but what makes a good riff? Each week, riff disciples Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, & Justin Swindle attempt to answer this question by discussing their favorite riffs, how they came to be, and why we still worship them today.
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