The story of Chicago rockers High Spirits is kind of unique. Led by the amazing Professor Black, the outfit doesn’t even really consider themselves Metal. They have their own self coined description of “high energy rock”. But they actually came to the attention of the underground via Hell’s Headbangers (??!!). So if they come recommended by the good folks at HH, then we’ve got to check ’em out. Bonus that…

We first discovered NWOBHMers Cloven Hoof as young ‘uns going Metal full time. The Hoof’s monicker and imagery convinced us to grab their ’84 debut sound unheard. W’ve been HoofHeads ever since. With their latest album “Age Of Steel” dropping among the chaos, it was a opportune time to get main Hoofman Lee Payne on the horn. We discussed the new record, their spot in British metal history, and he…

When death metal veterans Insatanity announced their comeback full lengther “Hymns Of The Gods Before”, we got excited. When it was announced they signed onto good friends of the show CDN Records for it, we were thrilled. When we managed to get bass/vox Chris Lyle on the horn, we went delirious! During our chat with Mr. Lytle we discussed the aforementioned record as it was hitting the racks at that…

Deceased are up to their old tricks again. Going through their vast discography it’s obvious they’re not afraid of the odd cover tune. As evident by their “Rotten To The Core” and “Cadaver Traditions” cover comps. So now with the “Ghostly White” album cycle in the books, good friend of the show Mr. King Fowley, is putting their down time to some good use. Thus “Rotten To The Core…2.” So…

Danish legends Pretty Maids have been on our radar since their ’84 debut. The band always stuck out amongst the underground as they were one of the few bands hailing from Denmark. Throughout the 90’s, as hard rock bands took a hit, Pretty Maids continued to thrive. And are still killing it today. PM’s latest live album “Maid In Japan: Back The Future World” is still fresh on the racks….

We always dug the idea of split albums. It showcases two artists for the price of one and aids in the discovery of great new artists. Even better are you dig both artists. Better still when both bands are fronted by someone you’d call “friend”. Metal meister Matt Harvey is fronting a fistful of great bands. His most notable being Exhumed and Gruesome. “Twisted Horror” is an awesome new split…

During the 80s “Satanic Panic”, a certain Australian hard rock band came under fire for their monicker. Fast forward years later and California powerviolencers ACXDC took the concept and ran with it. We got stoked when the grinders signed on with Prosthetic Records and jumped at the opportunity to speak with vocalist Sergio Amalfitano. At that very moment the new album “Satan Is King” was being put out on the…

German metallers Lord Vigo should be on your radar for a number of reasons. #1. We recently played them. #2. Their unique monicker really stands out. As does their unique epic doom meets NWOBHM sensibilities sound. #3, and most importantly, they’ve got an awesome new album “Danse De Noir” on the racks courtesy of the good folks at High Roller Records. So now’s the time to get vox/(studio) drummer Vinz…

Slasher Dave is probably most familiar to our listeners as the mainman behind the amazing Acid Witch. But every great artist has a strong versatility to their art. So when Dave’s not killing it with his main gig, his alter ego Slasher Dave creeps out. Dave’s love of all things Horror is never more evident than with the cool sounds this project conjures up. SD’s music is his own instrumental…

Once we sat down with grindcore/powerviolence trailblazer Chris Dodge (Spazz, Depise you, Infest), we knew this was going to be a unique episode. Apart from all these amazing projects he’s plied his trade with, Mr. Dodge has left his mark on a variety of other aspects in the aggressive music community. So we sat down and had one helluva chat with the man. We discussed all his musical output, hailing…

You have to strike while the Irons are hot. As this episode first goes to air, US death metalllers Unmerciful’s latest platter “Wrath Encompassed” will only be a week to the day on the racks. So we had to get bassist Jeremy Turner on the horn. We discussed the band’s switch to Willowtip, his live work with Cannibal Corpse, and quizzed him about any potential King Diamond jokes. But I…

This week we have another veteran we should’ve had on a long time ago. Ash Thomas is a multi instrumentalist who’s been tearing it up in the underground since ’93. Most notable (past?) projects include Crucified Mortals and Archeron. Today Mr. Thomas is killing it with killer outfits like Hell’s Headbangers Faith Xtractor and Shed The Skin. As well as Surgikill featuring Steve O from the legendary Impetigo! With his…