On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with guitarist/producer Jeff Henson from Austin metal-heavy rock veterans DUEL. Henson discusses the band's new full-length 'Breakfast With Death' and the band's increased emphasis on metallic-driven songwriting over the last two records. The guys also discuss Henson's work as a producer at his renowned Red Nova Ranch studio in Texas, how he balances being a professional musician and studio maven, why it makes more sense to tour Europe over the US in the current state of the music business and much more.
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SS | Interview w/ HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist Ryan Garney
On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with HIGH DESERT QUEEN vocalist to talk about the band's sophomore release 'Palm Reader'. The guys discuss the band's musical direction on the album and how Garney expanded his vocal range compare to the HDQ's debut full-length 'Secrets Of The Black Moon'. Ryan discusses their 2024' summer tour plans as well as how the band wound up fearing GAUPA vocalist Emma Naslund on the track 'Death Perception'. Garney fills us in on how he curated Ripplefest 2024' band lineup and the challenges he faces annually when selecting band's for the festival and much more.
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SS| Interview w/ STONE NOMADS
On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt chats with guitarist/vocalist Jon Cosky and bassist/vocalist Jude Sisk from Houston stoner-sludge trio STONE NOMADS. The guys discuss the recent remastering of the band's debut LP "...at the Gates of Solitude" and the contributions provided by TROUBLE/EXHORDER vocalist Kyle Thomas, Grammy award winning engineer Alan Douches and MONOLORD drummer Esben WIllems, their decades long musical relationship going back to their teenage years, challenges they face with touring in the modern day music business and much more.
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SS | LEATHER LUNG vocalist Mike Vickers
On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, Matt sits down with vocalist Mike Vickers from Boston stoner-sludge stalwarts LEATHER LUNG. Vickers talks about the band's debut LP "Graveside Grin" and how the addition of new guitarist Greg has complimented and expanded their sound from previous released EP's. Mike discusses the bands first two singles/videos 'Spit In The Casket' and 'Empty Bottle Boogie' and how he focuses on writing lyrics that music fan can relate to. Vickers discusses the bands debaucherous and alcohol-fueled anthems, the current state of the burgeoning Boston/New England heavy rock scene, LEATHER LUNG's tour plans for 2024 and more.
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SS | HEAVY TEMPLE vocalist/bassist High Priestess Nighthawk
On this episode of SEISMIC SOUNDS of the Underground Matt chats with bassist and frontwoman High Priestess Nighthawk to chat about the bands new album 'Garden Of Heathens'. They discuss the band's evolving musical style and approach, lyrical themes on the album, recording the album on a farm, favorite memory touring with Wino and The Obsessed, the band's upcoming headlining US Summer Tour with Valley of The Sun and more.
Matt Hartnett (Aftershocks TV) & John Gist (Vegas Rock Revolution) bring you the best new and underground heavy rock across the globe. Featuring interviews and discussions with some the best underground bands/artists across the globe as well as contributors behind the scenes who are helping to grow the modern day heavy rock community. Genres include grunge, stoner, doom, 90's alternative rock and metal, heavy psych and more.
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