In the last guest episode of 2023, Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K is joined by Jayson Sherlock from Australian death metal act Revulsed. They discuss the creative process behind the band’s latest album Cerebral Contamination. From the early origins of songs like Nefarious Devourment to wrapping up recording after completing just 10 tracks, Jason gives insight into the long road to Cerebral Contamination. Jayson also reflects on being a part of bands like Mortification, Horde, Paramecium, and shares his thoughts on Christian metal.  Track list Revulsed – Nefarious Devourment Check out Cerebral Co ..read more

Andy Cizek and Werner Erkelens from progressive metal act Monuments join Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K ahead of their performance at the NH7 Weekender festival this weekend. They talk about writing their latest album In Stasis remotely over Discord during the pandemic, the decision to include the instrumental tracks with the deluxe edition and performing the songs live.  Track list Monuments – False Providence (Acoustic)  I Built The Sky (Ft. Andy Cizek & Olly Steele) – The Fire Inside Check out In Statis (Deluxe edition) – https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/in-stasis-deluxe-editi ..read more

Bear are returning to India this week! The Belgian metal act will be performing at the NH7 Weekender on 1st December. I managed to get the entire band for a chat and they reminisced about their India tour 5 years ago. We also spoke about their musical progression from Propaganda to their latest release Vanta, recorded during the pandemic and amidst personal struggles. They also discuss their collaborative songwriting process for Vanta and varied musical influences like Deftones, and Cult of Luna. Track list  BEAR – Repose Beyond Fate Check out Vanta – https://bearpropaganda.bandcamp ..read more

Bangalore progressive rock act Rainburn are back on the podcast. This time around they give an inside look at their creative process for their upcoming album Vignettes. Hear directly from Vats, Neilroy, and Riju on how they developed the concept, wrote the songs, and captured the live energy in the studio. Get the stories behind the singles “Outrage” and “Party People.” Track list Rainburn – Outrage-Seeking Generation Z Brain Rainburn – Party People Imperial Triumph – Merkurius Gilded (ft. Kenny G and Max Gorelick) Stream/Download Vignettes – https://rainburn.bandcamp.com/album/vignettes ..read more

Suffocation Vocalist Ricky Myers joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K and Aditya Rao to discuss the death metal pioneer’s crushing 11th album, Hymns from the Apocrypha. He talks about the songwriting process, his evolution as a lyricist, and how he put his own spin on Suffocation’s iconic vocals. Myers also teases upcoming tours, gives his take on today’s extreme metal scene, and gives a shout-out to some of his favorite newer bands. Track list Kill the King – Hate Advocacy Suffocation – Immortal Execration Check out Kill the King – https://killthekingofficial.bandcamp.com/album/kill-t ..read more

On this episode, I am joined by Waqas Ahmed to discuss his musical journey, from releasing solo instrumental rock albums during the pandemic to forming and touring with his progressive metal band Doomsday Astronaut.  Waqas also shares fascinating stories of being a metal musician in Pakistan, moving abroad to Germany and Romania, and continuing to pursue his passion for music production and metal guitar. Track list  Doomsday Astronaut – Yojimbo Unleashed  Odyssey – Dream Slayer Check out Djent Djinn – https://doomsdayastronaut.bandcamp.com/album/djent-djinn ..read more

Jake E from Swedish heavy metal act Cyhra joined me to discuss the band’s latest album The Vertigo Trigger. They discuss self producing the album, performing in Japan, and also if they are a supergroup. Tracks played on the podcast Cyhra – Life is a hurricane  Cyhra – Live a little  Check out The Vertigo Trigger – https://cyhra.bfan.link/tvtglp ..read more

Back with a new mixtape. This one is inspired by the gigs I caught last month and also plan on catching in the coming months. Also included are picks from albums that I have been listening to the most.  Tracklist The Riot Peddlers – High Horse.  Pacifist – The Bridge between us. KEN mode – These Wires (Void)  Fange – À La Racine (Privation) Mercenary – Anthem for the Anxious (Soundtrack To The End of Times) Orbiter – Silence Breaks (Hollow World) Rorcal – Early Mourning (Silence) Svalbard – Defiance from (The Weight Of The Mask)  Cryptopsy – Flayed the Swine (As Gomorrah B ..read more

J-F Dagenais from Kataklysm joins Peter ‘Trendcrusher’ K to discuss the band’s latest album, Goliath, the inspiration behind it, music production, and the band’s journey so far. Tune in to find out more. Tracks played on the podcast Kataklysm – Die as a King  Kataklysm – Bringer of Vengeance  Check out Goliath – https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath ..read more

British heavy metal act Girlschool did a tour of India in 1985! Yeah, I was also surprised to hear about it when I spoke to vocalist/guitarist, Kim McAuliffe. I spoke Kim McAuliffe about their 14th release WTFortyfive. We also discussed the journey of the band over 45 years without any grand plan or strategy and of course their tour of India. Tracks played on this episode Girlschool – It is What it is  Girlschool – Born to Raise Hell ..read more