Far Beyond Metal

Dan Briggs (Between The Buried And Me) returns to the show to discuss his Nightmare Scenario project, BtBaM, Christmas, his dad's influence on his music, and more! Mina Caputo from Life of Agony discusses her musical origins. Then I recommend the Sacramento prog duo Lunar. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal Dan Briggs https://nightmarescenario.bandcamp.com/ - BetweenTheBuriedandMe.com Life of Agony LifeOfAgony.com - https://www.facebook.com/lifeofagonyfamiglia/ Lunar https://lunarbandofficial.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Lunarbandofficial/

I welcome Lindsay Schoolcraft to the show to discuss her work with Cradle of Filth, playing heavy metal harp, her love of Bjork (and subsequently my love of Bjork) and more! Then Buzz Osborne from The Melvins discusses his earliest musical days. Then wrap I recommend Death Is A Business. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal Lindsay Schoolcraft https://schoolcraftmusic.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftofficial/ (the) Melvins  http://themelvins.net/ - https://www.facebook.com/melvinsarmy/ Death Is A Business  https://www.deathisabusiness.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/deathisabusiness/  

I welcome vocalist Brittney Slayes to the show to discuss her band Unleash The Archers who are about to release a covers EP called Explorers. We also discuss her love of Sour Patch Kids, metal cruises, working with a falcon, and more. Then Oystein Brun from Borknagar discusses hist first band. I end by recommending the Brazilian death metal band Horror Chamber. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal   Unleash The Archers https://unleashthearchers.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/UnleashTheArchers/   Borknagar https://borknagar.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial/   Horror Chamber https://horrorchamber.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/HorrorChamber666/

I welcome Mina Caputo of Life of Agony to the show! Life of Agony are about to drop The Sound of Scars on October 11th, and Mina came on to discuss the new album as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Roadrunner United, and more. Then Zeal & Ardor's Manuel Gagneux discusses hist first band. I wrap by recommending Providence Rhode Island's The Mighty Fall. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal Life of Agony https://www.lifeofagony.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/lifeofagonyfamiglia/ Zeal & Ardor https://www.zealandardor.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/zealandardor/ The Mighty Fall https://www.facebook.com/TheMightyFallBandRI/ - https://open.spotify.com/album/4FoNI6LOOXzeipHz8iBb6M

I welcome King Buzzo to the show! He and I discuss the long history of the Melvins, golf, the importance of putting out material at an incredible rate, and more (The first part of the interview might be a little rough, because Redd Kross was sound checking, but Buzz was a pro and spoke up for the recording when that was going on). Then Rick Smith from Torche discusses his first band. I then wrap by recommending Chrome Ghost.   Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/FarBeyondMetal   Melvins http://themelvins.net/ -  https://www.facebook.com/melvinsarmy   Torche torchemusic.com/  - https://www.facebook.com/torcheofficial/   Chrome Ghost https://chromesludge.bandcamp.com/  -   https://www.facebook.com/chromeghostsludge/

In  this episode I interview Borknagar guitarist and leader Øystein Brun. The band are about to release an album called True North so we talk about what the title means to him, what his kids think of his music, twenty-five years of Borknagar, and more. Then Fredrik Åkesson from Opeth discusses his first band. I wrap the episode by recommending Moonlight Prophecy. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ Borknagar https://borknagar.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/borknagarofficial/ Opeth http://www.opeth.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Opeth/ Moonlight Prophecy https://moonlightprophecy.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/Lawrencescreation1/

Manuel from Zeal and Ardor joins the show. We talk about race surrounding the band, the black metal scene, playing evil ass music in the daytime, and more. Then Paul Masvidal from Cynic discusses his first band. Then I wrap by recommending Gates To The Morning. Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ Zeal & Ardor https://www.zealandardor.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/zealandardor/ Paul Masvidal https://www.mythicalhumanvessel.com/ - http://cyniconline.com/ Gates To The Morning https://www.facebook.com/gatestothemorning/

I welcome Torche drummer Rick Smith. Smith and the rest of Torche just released the album Admission. We discuss the new record, touring with Baroness, noise music, and a lot more. Then John of Baroness discusses his first band. I wrap by recommending Chronologist.   Talk to me https://www.farbeyondmetalpodcast.com/ Torche https://www.torchemusic.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/torcheofficial/    Baroness https://yourbaroness.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/YourBaroness/  Chronologist https://chronologist.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/chronologistband

I welcome Mac Sabbath's spokesman and Manager Mike Odd to the show. We discuss Mac Sabbath's run-in with Ozzy Osbourne, their upcoming tours, the food industry, time travel, and more. Then Nick Beggs from The Mute Gods Discusses his first band. To wrap I recommend the stoner rock band Dust Prophet. Talk to me Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Mac Sabbath https://www.facebook.com/macsabbath/ - http://www.officialmacsabbath.com/   Nick beggs themutegods.com - http://nickbeggs.co.uk/ Dust Prophet https://dustprophet.bandcamp.com/   -  https://www.facebook.com/dustprophet/

This episode was recorded live from the STAB Theater in Sacramento as part of the first Sacramento Podcast Festival. My guest was broadcasting legend Pat Martin from 98 Rock. Pat is a hero of mine and a important part of the Sacramento music scene. He has also just had the craziest life and he tells some of his stories like being at Live Aid, his friendship with Jim Henson and more.    Then I have a mini-live set from the hard rock/sludge/stoner metal band Peace Killers. The band may have been too heavy for the theater, so the audio is a little raw, but their performance was still something to behold and this is a sample of what's to come on their forthcoming album. Talk to me Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram   Pat https://krxq.radio.com/ - 98.5 FM in Sacramento and the surrounding areas   Peace Killers https://www.facebook.com/peacekillers  - https://peacekillers.bandcamp.com/ 

For my 50th episode I went big and invited one of my metal heroes on in Paul Masvidal. Paul is the vocalist and guitarist from progressive metal legends Cynic, and has just launched a solo project aptly called Masvidal. He came on to talk about the new trio of EPs for the project, the intense process behind them that included isochronic tones, the state of the world, Cynic, and lots more. Paul Masvidal  http://masvidalien.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/CynicPaulMasvidal/ - http://cyniconline.com/ Talk to me Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Far Beyond Metal Live June 2nd at 5:00 with guests Pat Martin form 98 Rock and live music from Peace Killers THe STAB Theater 1710 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818

Rob Pasbani from Metal Injection joins me to talk about 15 years of Metal Injection, his adorable dog, wrestling, metal nerd moments, metal beef, and more! Talk to me Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Metal Injection https://metalinjection.net/ - https://metalinjection.net/livecast Rob https://twitter.com/robinjection Rob's Dog https://www.instagram.com/babkainjection  

In this episode Riley from Allegaeon (also Continuum & son of aurelius)  joins the show to discuss their incredible album Apoptosis, balding, weddings, the band’s shiny new bassist, and more. Sarah Longfield discusses her first band. I recommend the Australian progressive quartet Genetics.   Talk to me Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Allegaeon https://www.facebook.com/Allegaeon/ - https://allegaeon.bandcamp.com/ Sarah Longfield https://sarahshreds.bandcamp.com/  - https://www.facebook.com/Sarah.Longfield.Music/ Genetics facebook.com/geneticsbandAUS - geneticsband.bandcamp.com  Get an audible trial  http://www.audibletrial.com/farbeyondmetal

JOHN BAIZLEY YOU GUYS! Baroness’ leader and the man behind A Perfect Monster has graced this silly podcast with his presence, and we are not worthy. We talk about the band’s new album Gold & Grey, art, Prince, and a lot more. Jordan Olds from Two Minutes To Late Night discusses his first band. I recommend Sky Pig. Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Baroness https://yourbaroness.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/YourBaroness/ A Perfect Monster http://aperfectmonster.com/ Two Minutes To Late Night https://www.facebook.com/2M2LN/ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Cmvvc9ZmyQ412RzXhYoEg Sky Pig https://skypigband.bandcamp.com - https://www.facebook.com/skypigdoom/   

A huge inspiration and a bass god has appeared. Nick Beggs has worked with Steven Wilson, John Paul Jones, Steve Hackett, Belinda Carlisle, and many more. He came on the show to discuss the third and final (?) album Atheists and Believers from his prog trio The Mute Gods. We also talk about his storied career, playing bass (I'm a bassist, so you gotta), why he's a good little doggie, and more. Then John 5 discusses his first band and the a bars they were inexplicably allowed to play. Finally, I conclude the episode by recommending Kinkshamer. Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com - Instagram Nick Beggs http://themutegods.com/ - http://nickbeggs.co.uk/  John 5 https://john-5.com/main/ - https://www.facebook.com/John5official/  Kinkshamer https://kinkshamer.bandcamp.com/releases - https://www.facebook.com/kinkshamerband/ 

Another guitar wizard is invading the show. This time it's Sarah Longfield! Sarah is a YouTube star and an accomplished solo artist. We discuss her new album Disparity, youtube comments, her dog Boots, and more. Casey from Astronoid discusses his first band. Bringing this episode home is a recommendation of the Vacaville California math rock band Rex Means King.   Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com Sarah Longfield https://sarahshreds.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/sarahlongfield Astronoid http://www.astronoidband.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/astronoidband/ Rex Means King https://rexmeansking.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/RexMeansKingCA/  

Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall from the show Two Minutes To Late Night joins me to talk about the show, the podcast companion show Pod Minutes To Cast Night, Prince, podcasts, bad albums, and more.  Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com Two Minutes To Late Night https://www.facebook.com/2M2LN/ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Cmvvc9ZmyQ412RzXhYoEg Pod Minutes To Cast Night On iTunes and https://soundcloud.com/2m2ln  Get an audible trial http://www.audibletrial.com/farbeyondmetal  

JOHN 5 YOU GUYS! John has is a legendary guitarist that has played with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, but has an insane career of collaborations and session work with folks like Ricky Martin, Rob Halford, Salt-N-Pepa, Meat Loaf, Ace Frehley, Steve Perry, and many, many more. He's about to head out on tour with his band John 5 & The Creatures and he came on to talk about that tour, how he would want to be murdered should he be murdered, crazy television from his youth, and other stuff. Later Erik Danielsson of Watain talks about his first band. Finally, I recommend one of my favorite bands, and a band I'm happy to call my friends, Journal. Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com John 5 https://john-5.com/main/ - https://www.facebook.com/John5official/  Watain http://www.templeofwatain.com/ Journal https://journalmusic.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/journalofficial/ 

While I wasted this episode by never making a Douglas Adams reference, I do finally get to welcome one of my recent favorite bands to the show in Casey Aylward (also ex-Vattnet/Vattnet Viskar) from Astronoid. Casey, whom is also ex-Vattnet/Vattnet Viskar, and I discuss Astronoid's Self-titled album (which drops February 1st), his early embarrassing bands/projects, blast beats, backlash, and more. Howard Jones from Light The Torch (also ex-Killswitch Engage) discusses his first band, sort of. I recommend Sacramento's s Endless Yawn. Talk to me  Far Beyond Metal on Facebook - Twitter - FarBeyondMetalDan@Gmail.com Astronoid http://www.astronoidband.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/astronoidband/ Howard Jones https://www.facebook.com/LightTheTorchOfficial/ Endless Yawn https://endlessyawn420.bandcamp.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/endlessyawn/