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Heavy music is a vessel for endless connections—to music past and present—to lyrical content, philosophy, history, and beyond. With the relaunch in 2023, The Endless Metal podcast is co-hosted by Ben and Jeff, two close friends and former bandmates from the Philadelphia area. Now in or near middle-age, we share our continued devotion to extreme heavy music. We blend short snippets of heavy music and other content into a free flowing and open-ended conversation. We hope other kindred spirits from our neck of the woods in the Philly area and beyond will join us as well.
- 49 - Talking Metal and Otherwise
Getting back to why we created this cast in the first place: We're great friends who love metal and digressions about books and other things on our minds! We zoom, drink a beer, and chat it up. Always enjoyable! This chat was in anticipation of the Decibel Magazine Tour 2024 with HULDER, DEVIL MASTER, WORM and NECROFIER on March 8 at Underground Arts in Philly. The picture for this episode is of Ben and Jeff at the venue in full metal pose. We'll talk about that show and the recent Decibel Metal and Beer Festival on future casts! Music for this episode is "Serpent Drug Cult Mythology" from the album "Death Rituals" by Swamp Witch.
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 1h 40min - 48 - Doom the World: The Gift of Sorrow
With few exceptions most short lived metal bands make forgettable comeback albums. One very recent and clear exception to this rule is the stunning death doom record "Death of Sorrow" by Sorrow (Extreme Records, 2023). "Death of Sorrow" is equal parts catchy crushing riffs and and deeply personal ferocity--killer vocals and lyrics that are brutal commentaries on political corruption, religious hypocrisy, and the dark side of the human condition. If you've listened to earlier episodes, you know Jeff and Ben are huge fans of hardcore punk legends Black Flag, Minor Threat, and many others. We appreciate hardcore's brutally honest lyrics, DIY ethos, and take no prisoners delivery. To that end, Sorrow is a rare gem. While they play slow crushing death metal, songs like "Doom the World" and "Judicial Falsity" are heavy smack downs on America's broken social systems and suffocating hypocrisy. Most importantly, this deeply personal record is characterized by a seething ferocity that acts as a pressure valve for decades of pent up aggression (fear, hatred and disgust too). Not surprisingly"Death of Sorrow" was #15 on the Endless Metal top 30 of 2023. And it may even be higher now, as we continue to listen to this record over and over into 2024. It was thus an honor to interview Sorrow's original and now reformed lineup: Andy Marchione (Vocals and Bass), Bill Rogan (Guitars), Brett Clarin (Guitars), and Mike Hymson (Drums).
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While it may be a point of debate, Sorrow put "death metal" and "doom" on a flier in 1990 and are thus one of the first band's to integrate two of our favorite metal genres. We revisit their (mostly bleak) past, although they played some killer shows in the early 90s with fellow death doom legends Winterand, as the accompanying visual shows, Sorrow headlined a show with another incredibly influential doom band, Grief (now Come to Grief).
Prior to becoming Sorrow, the band in the late 1980s cut their teeth asApparitionin Long Island's (New York's) burgeoning extreme death metal scene. A scene where their friends from the obscure (wink, wink) death metal band Suffocation were tearing up now defunct local clubs like Sundance. We learn about the band's early struggles as perpetual outsiders to the scene as well as some classic and harrowing stories from the road. Classic tales are told of Sorrow's ill fated signing to the infamous Roadrunner Records in the early 1990s--the label that released the band's first EP "Forgotten Sunrise"and first proper full length "Hatred and Disgust" (1992)--and then summarily dropped Sorrow barely two years later. Fortunately, the band's last rehearsals of new material were captured on video. Although they considered a reunion circa 2010, it took eleven more years for Sorrow to reunite, re-learn, and properly record a new record. Some 30 years later, thanks to the miracle of home digital recording by Andy (mixing) and Brett (mastering) "Death of Sorrow" was finally given its proper release. While it is highly unlikely that Sorrow will ever play a live show again, there is a possibility we may hear some new music in the future (Sorrow from the Grave?).
So turn off the latest news of our corrupt, war ridden world and, indeed, enjoy the gift of Sorrow!
Music included in this episode appears in the following order:
"At Dawn They Sleep" by Slayer
"Infinite Universe Infinite Death" by Journey into Darkness
"Flight of the Bumble-bee" by The Great Kat
"A Wasted Cry for Hope" by Sorrow
"Small Man, Big Fan" by Minor Threat
"Dumb and Dumber: So you're telling me there's a chance"
"Remembered Eternally" (Complete Track) by Sorrow
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 1h 56min - 47 - A Heart Wide Open - The Gift of Rebecca Vernon of The Keening
Ben had the great privilege of talking to one of his favorite artists, Rebecca Vernon of the great @subrosaslc and now, after many trials and tribulation @thekeeningmusic Rather than presenting linear interview audio, the episode is mixed to reflect Rebecca’s journey in music. As the drummer for bands such as Violet Run and the all women power punk of Stiletto, Rebecca takes us into the Salt Lake City scene as it was blowing up in the late 90s- early 2000s. Working as a reviewer for City Weekly and the associate editor for Salt Lake Underground (SLUG) magazine, Rebecca was completely immersed in the scene—writing exquisite mini-reviews of cutting edge bands—and interviewing dozens of Salt Lake bands and covering hundreds of shows. We talk about the @red.bennies —the legendary sludge rock band that performs with unmatched sonic intensity—and had the most lasting impact on Rebecca’s musical vision and trajectory. We learn also about the genesis of SubRosa and the stunning timeless album “More Constant than the Gods.” Of course, we talk about The Keening’s deeply inspired chamber doom masterpiece “Little Bird.” Ben gushes (surprise!) and learns the harrowing story of how this record was recorded. And how a second album, “Devotion,” is also complete. Enjoy this joyous mini-podumentary! Music heard in this episode comes from: The Keening, Red Bennies, and SubRosa. #chamberdoom #folkdoom #heavymusic
Sat, 17 Feb 2024 - 1h 13min - 46 - Talking Metal 2023 and Beyond with Markisan Naso
He’s back! We’re back! After a crappy start to the new year for Ben, we are joined by our buddy Markisan Naso of the Metalheads podcast. It’s an epic beer guzzling hang and recap of best live shows, and metal albums from 2023 that continue to grow on us, including “Foreordained” by the mega monsters of doom Phobocosm and post metal-hardcore mind-blower of a record “Vanta” by Bear (as a special treat, this cast ends with the killer title track of that album released by @pelagic_records in 2023). And then we talk about new records we are looking forward to in 2024, including Glassing, LLNN, Judas Priest, High on Fire and more, including bands not scheduled to release this year but really should (Are you listening, Evoken!?!). A lot of laughs and great time was had by all! So crack open a Third Rye Blind Double Dry-Hopped Rye Double IPA w/ Hallertau Blanc, Simcoe and Citra hops by Mikerphoner Brewing and enjoy! **The first 1:32 intro to the show is the extended saxophone solo from the killer song “Until the Sun Illuminates” from the album “It all Began with Loneliness” by The Anchoret —Markisan’s #1 record of 2023 and a huge grower for Ben!
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 - 3h 20min - 45 - Timeless Threnody: The Gift of Rannoch
On this special, end of the year episode, Ben welcomes Ian Gillings of the West Midlands (UK) band Rannoch. After another banner year for metal, Ben selected Rannoch's incomparable epic "Conflagrations"* as his number one album of 2023. The interview was thus an opportunity for Ben to both gush and deep dive into this stunning and, indeed, timelessprog death metal album. In a three hour-plus dialogue, Ben and Ian dig deep into the album's artwork, lyrics, and Ian's process as the band's lead song writer, among other topics.
So sit back, crack open your favorite beverage, and enjoy this special interview to cap off 2023!
*From Rannoch'sBandcamp page:
Accompanied by Australian drumming legend, Dan Presland (Ne Obliviscaris, Black Lava) the seven tracks contained within open up new levels of musicality, punishing aggression, melancholic refrains and winding aural avenues of dark depths and complexity. Produced by Ian Gillings and mixed by James Stephenson (Cradle of Filth, Onslaught, Ghosts of Atlantis) “Conflagrations” represents a new hybrid of progressive death metal.
credits
released July 21, 2023
Ian Gillings - Guitars, vocals, synths and electronics
Richard Page - Guitars
Paul Lloyd - Bass
Dan Presland - Drums
Music included:
Episode introduction: "Conflagrations" (sample)
Post-Interview: "Threnody to a Dying Star"
Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 3h 23min - 44 - Revolutionary Riffs: The Gift of Kannabinõid
We open with the killer RIFF slamming-heavy-AF track "Ootah" by the“Pop Doom” band Kannabinõid @kannabinoidband. Zooming in from Tailin, Estonia--a country with a remarkable history of struggle and recent independence in the early 1990s--an easy going and informative conversation follows with both Mihkel–Madis Rebane (drums/ vocals/guitar) and Taniel Tegelmann (guitar/vocals). We begin with the guys roots as children of “The Singing Revolution” in the ancient capital city of Tallinn and blast into Kannabinõid's origin story and the evolution of their fantastic new record MASS. We discuss the lyrics to "Ootah," and the band's reemergence after the covid lock down. After the interview ends we close with another banger of a track "Vaata." Big thanks to the guys for the chat! Please enjoy! #heavymetal #sludgemetal #riffs #stonermetal #metalpodcasts #tallinestonia #estonia #popdoom #popdoommetal
Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 1h 21min - 43 - Light in the Suffering: The Gift of Oktas
We open with a snippet of "Light in the Suffering," a track from the Philly post-metal cello doom band Oktas's 2022 record The Finite and the Infinite; a mournful congregation of four talented musicians that is nothing short of a sonic masterpiece. As huge fans of Oktas, Ben and Jeff were honored to interview the entire band--Agnes, Bob, Carl, and Ron-- in person at Surreal Sound Studios in Philadelphia. In a free flowing conversation, we dip into the origin story of this truly unique heavy band. From tales of cutting teeth in Philly's hardcore, metal, post-rock, and Agnes fascination with cello in heavy music (we send our deepest thanks to Bob's wife Nicole for connecting her with the guys!). Oktas then takes us on the road with them--we absolutely love the vicarious enjoyment of tour stories--and this interview doesn't disappoint. We also get a chance to talk to Bob about his poetic lyrics on the Carl Sagan inspired title track and hear briefly about Agnes's passion as a longtime music teacher in Philly's school system. We left this interview feeling inspired and our thirsts well quenched (cheers!). Thank you to the Oktas for having us. Please enjoy!
Fri, 01 Dec 2023 - 1h 32min - 42 - Promethean Wounds: The Gift of Aiwass
Ben welcomes Blake Carrera, mastermind behind the genre bending doom metal project, Aiwass. Hot on the heels of an epic new release, "The Falling," released on the excellent King Volume records, we were excited to go deep into this masterpiece as well as to learn more about Aiwass's origin story. The title of this episode, "Promethean wounds," speaks to a visionary musical language forged in pain and an ongoing healing. Blake's life experience is the catalyst for his tremendous creativity and clarity of vision. While only his second full length album, "The Falling" combines massive heavy doom with stunning neoclassical atmospherics and Blake's hypnotic Gregorian chant-like vocals. This record must be experienced, because no words can do it justice...We explore the album's incredible artwork--a surrealist painting by the artist Justyna Koziczak--and lyrics to the massive album opener, "Prometheus." These points of engagement serve as touchstones for going deeper into understanding how this music cuts the listener so deep. Please enjoy! **Many thanks to Spencer Jacob Grau for mastering to the interview audio,
Mon, 06 Nov 2023 - 1h 53min - 41 - Sacred Destruction: The Gift of Oldest Sea
Ben and Jeff welcome Sam and Andrew Marandola of the ethereal and immersive doom group, @oldestsea . After seeing the band live for the first time in August at Philadelphia's legendary Kung Fu Necktie, Ben and Jeff were eager to talk about what inspires the band's haunting brew of beautiful melodic vocals, cowboy chords, and crushing heaviness. The discussion explores the origins of Oldest Sea as Sam's solo dark folk project inspired by her visceral fascination with time, landscapes, and Pangea: The massive Paleozioc era contiguous continent that combined all of North America, Africa, South America, and Europe. We move into the band's ever developing sound and forthcoming album, "A Birdsong, A Ghost" (due in December from @darkestrecords). Exploring lyrics from the band's first single. "Sacred Destruction”—a fitting title from a deeply personal and inspiring record—we learn about Sam's recent journey to sobriety. We end with some fun riffs on Oldest Sea's love of professional wrestling, Andrew's surprising inspiration for power weight lifting, and the band's upcoming intentionally less big city tour of New England and upstate New York with Philadelphia post-metal doom innovators @oktasband. Enjoy! ::Available wherever you listen to podcasts::
Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 1h 12min - 40 - Heavy Catharsis: The Gift of A.L.N. of Mizmor
We had a really nice chat with A.L.N. aka Mizmor @whollydoomedblackmetal - the powerful blackened doom metal force behind a series of 4 deeply personal and cathartic records—including the recent raw energized epic “Prosaic” released on @profoundlorerecords in 2023. Jeff and Ben were especially excited to catch up with A.L.N. after seeing Mizmor’s epic live performance in Philly in August. We get a chance to dialogue about Mizmor’s first national tour, the potency of experiencing the band live, and the enormous commitment and reward A.L.N. shares about playing such emotionally HEAVY music live. The interview then covers some points on the timeline of Mizmor’s origin story, including creating with longtime collaborator M.S.W. mastermind behind the seminal bludgeoning doom band HELL @loweryourhead, his early years in the Salem’s small but incredibly talented scene of extreme metal musicians and sonic experimenters. We explore A.L.N.’s path back into Christianity and his subsequent crisis of faith. We hear about A.L.N.’s experiences reconnecting with M.S.W. as well as his gradual reemergence at Salem’s Burial Grounds (BG) house—a place that spawned several incredible bands including Leech, Hell, Blood Incantation, and Mizmor as a touring band. The interview winds down with some dialogue around a shared passion for classic ambient drone music and Mizmor’s mesmeric collaboration “Dialethia” with his best friend, longtime collaborator, touring band mate, and ambient sound sculptor, @andy_____black . Please enjoy! #nerdtalk #metal #agnosticism #atheism #antiguru #catharsis #metalcommunity #dronemetal
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 1h 53min - 39 - Heavy Intentions: The Gift of Aidan Baker/Nadja
Ben chats with one of his favorite artists in heavy music, the prolific (anti) guitarist, vocalist, and even flautist, Aidan Baker. Aidan is incredibly prolific artist who releases solo works under his own name and the epic doom gaze duo with bassist Leah Buckareff: Nadja. We learn about Aidan's early years in the punk scene growing up in a rural town near Toronto. And then after a move to Montreal his early engagement with metal. We discuss perhaps Nadja's heaviest record ever, Labyrinthine. We also talk quite a bit about Aidan's approach to songwriting and improvisation in his own work and numerous collaborations, often blurring genre boundaries.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 2h 29min - 38 - Adam Wright of Crucial Blast Records Part 1
Jeff and Ben are joined by Adam Wright, owner of one of the most important extreme music labels of the 21st Century, Crucial Blast Records. As artists who released records as part of the label's Crucial Bliss CD-R series, it was wonderful to finally meet and talk to Adam at some length. During the interview we cover a lot of fascinating ground, including his early years as a musician in the Maryland doom and hardcore scenes, the enduring influence of horror films in his love of heavy extreme music; a theme that moves from Adam's earliest years to the devastating horror noise doom-filth of the infamous Crucial Blast artist Maurice de Jong aka Gnaw Their Tongues. We also discuss the label's origin story and some of Crucial Blast's seminal early releases by Merzbow, Weed Eater, The Angelic Process, The Goslings, among numerous others--the beginning of a deep dive into the label's massive discography. The interview covers a lot of interesting topics including the evolution and eventual nexus of hardcore and extreme heavy music, our shared love of harsh noise, and Adam's recent passion for the emerging improvisational death metal scene. We really look forward to part 2 and hopefully meeting Adam in person in the near future!
Mon, 14 Aug 2023 - 2h 31min - 37 - Sonic Journeymen: An Interview with Ufomammut
Jeff and I had the pleasure of talking to Urlo and Poia, founding members of the incomparable heavy psych-sludge band UFOMAMMUT. We explore the early history of the band, how their sound evolved and is connected to their work as incredible visual artists, and Ufomammut's total embrace of their craft as an unfolding sonic journey. We hope you enjoy this special interview!
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 - 2h 02min - 36 - Andrew Corson of the Fathoming Heavy Podcast
Andrew Corson's Fathoming Heavy podcast was seminal for what Jeff and Ben have aspired Endless Metal to become--namely, a place where both deep appreciation for heavy music and shared bonds of friendship could happen effortlessly and without the typical boundaries associated with the traditional interview format. While Fathoming Heavy has been on an indefinite hiatus, it was a true gift to hear Andrew reflect on the experience as whole. And he shares thoughts on some memorable interviews, including an epic dialogue with the great Mike Scheidt of Yob. This dialogue also takes a most welcome detour into our shared love for the late and great Leonard Cohen (among other heavy off ramps). We also learn about Andrew's recent trip to the Roadburn Festival! Occurring annually in April in the Dutch city of Tilburg, he shares how his ninth Roadburn experience differed in exciting ways. Specifically, the festival has evolved away from stacking lineups with established bands into showcasing some of the most fascinating, truly underground artists in heavy music. Andrew shares with us songs from two of his favorite new discoveries from this year's fest--the captivating folk drone worlds of ambient viola player and vocalist Allison Cotton. We listen to a portion of a composition from her latest record The Portrait You Painted of Me (2022 Rocket Recordings). And then plunge into a stunning work of oppressive heavy, almost ritual industrial from Mütterlein. Another solo artist whose latest album Bring Down the Flags (2021 Eitrin Editions) has quickly become a new favorite of ours. We were also excited to listen to a snippet from the great Ufomammut's latest record album Fenice (Neurot 2022)--another one Andrew has been spinning a lot lately.
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 1h 57min - 35 - Surrender into Sound: An Interview with Steve Von Till
Steve Von Till is an American musician, songwriter, educator, and poet. He is best known as a singer and guitarist in the highly influential and genre defying collective, Neurosis, which has been credited with changing the face of heavy music over the last 35 years. Since 1999 Von Till has composed and recorded five solo albums of his unique style of sonic composition. Under the guise of his alter ego, Harvestman, Von Till has recorded several rural psych albums including the film score for the Italian thriller, H2Odio. He oversees the fiercely independent record label, Neurot Recordings, from a pole barn outside his home in the forests of North Idaho where he also teaches elementary school. Harvestman: 23 Untitled Poems and Collected Lyrics, released in 2020 is his first book of published poetry. Jeff and I had the privilege to speak with Steve on the heels of a European tour beginning in August. We speak to Steve about his touring band and plunge into an extended history of the present and past. In a very organic dialogue, we learn about his early years as a serious tape trader and zine owner. Focusing on his two favorite bands from the mid-80s, Neurosis and Christ on Parade, Steve tells us the story of how he met Dave Edwardson and joined his dream band in 1989. He shares many stories, and we soon realize we are all huge music nerds. We then have a fascinating discussion of the meaning of the drone and what Brian Eno recently described as the power of surrender in ambient music. Steve shares how surrender has long been central to his own creative process as part of Neurosis and his solo works. Along the way, we listen to music from Neurosis keyboards and electronics wizard, Noah Lands' new band Tension Span's incredible record "The Future Died Yesterday" released on Neurot Recordings in 2022. We also listen to "Trial" by Tribes of Neurot, a song with deep and profound meaning to Jeff. And end on a crescendo when Jeff asks Steve about the Hungarian cosmic sound geniuses, Galloping Corroners—a band that Jeff holds near and dear. Steve shares an unforgettable story recording with the Galloping Corroners vocalist, Attila Grandpierre, during a late night session after Neurosis played with the legendary band in Budapest.
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - 2h 00min - 34 - The Gift of Endless Metal with Paul Kaplan of Candle$
Jeff and Ben welcome Paul Kaplan, baritone guitar player from the San Diego sludgecore band Candle$. Paul and Ben go way back as colleagues, friends, and fellow metal heads. We get to hear about Paul's metal origin story--growing up in the Bay area--seeing Neurosis in the mid-90s and playing bass in different bands. We listen to a track from the killer new demo from his band Candle$. Formed during the height of the pandemic in San Diego, the band has been tearing it up in both the metal and hardcore scenes, including opening for the classic sludge doom band -!6- (and others). Paul also shares two of his favorite tracks from the mighty Yob! A band Ben and Jeff saw recently with Cave In and High Reaper. And, by the time this episode is uploaded, Paul will see Yob with Pallbearer and Faetooth (a killer San Diego "Fairy Doom" band heard briefly at the beginning of the episode).
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 1h 38min - 33 - Emotion Never Dies: An Interview with Greg Chandler of the Legendary Death Doom Band Esoteric
On this episode of the Endless Metal Podcast, we** are joined by Greg Chandler, one of the founding members of the seminal extreme death doom band Esoteric. The dialogue comes at a very exciting time for the band, as Esoteric prepares to tour Australia for the first time. We also celebrate Esoteric’s return to the U.S. for the first time in eleven years; they perform at the Maryland Deathfestin Baltimore May 23-26, 2024. We cover topics such as Ben’s belief in long form extreme death doom music as classical music, the emotional language of Esoteric through exploring lyrics and listening to select tracks from the band’s most recent album A Pyrric Existence (“Sick and Tired”) as well as The Maniacal Veil(“Silence”)—a monumental record celebrating its 15th anniversary—and Greg’s recent guest appearance on Ahab’s latest record The Coral Tombs (“The Maelstrom”) (among other topics). We are grateful to Greg for joining us from the UK after a very long day working in his studio and only one week out from the band’s Maniacal Pyrronism Tour of Australia.
**Unfortunately, due to rolling blackouts and ensuing confusion, Jeff was not able to join Ben for this interview.
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - 1h 58min - 32 - The Gift of Endless Metal with Markisan Naso
We are joined byMarkisan Naso, one of the boys from the always greatMetalheads Podcast! Ben begins with a little synopsis of this three and half hour epic dialogue that ensues. We learn about Markisan's metal origin story, share some laughs, beers, and listen to three of Markisan's favorite albums from the past few years. We hope this episode inspires you to give and receive the gift of (endless) metal!
Link toMarkisan Naso's website
Link to theMetalheds podcast
Links to albums featured in this podcast that you can listen to on Spotify:
Key to a Vanishing Future by Falls of Rauros
Let the Earth be Silent by Fvnerals
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 3h 23min - 31 - Doom Therapy
Jeff and Ben prepare for an upcoming interview with Greg Chandler from the legendary death doom band Esoteric. The talk that ensues broaches a number of well, esoteric, themes. And in post-production, Ben has fun mixing in various sampled sounds some obvious and other less so. Enjoy a little doom therapy.
Wed, 24 May 2023 - 28min - 30 - Don't Call Me Dude!
Jeff and Ben were riffing on Voivod's recent show at Underground Arts in Philly--yep a little Voivod to start the show (and replay)--but a discussion of the metal punk band Ludachrist leads to Ben's story of seeing, um, Scatterbrain: Don't call me dude!!!!!
Wed, 24 May 2023 - 11min - 29 - Cave(d) In
Ben opens the show with a few reflections about the phrase "endless metal" and the original inspiration for this show--namely, the upcoming Yob and Cave In concert in Philly! But Ben hears the new Dozer "stoner metal" and, um, "grunge" record, Drifting in the Endless Void. In a series of pre-show text messages, Ben and Jeff agree to riff of the now infamous and cliche statement: "grunge killed heavy metal!" All dots point them to the mighty Cave In! Buckle up and enjoy the ensuing dialogue and listening immersions.
Show notes:
Listen to the albumHeavy Pendulum by Cave In on Spotify
Listen to the self-titled album by Rage Against the Machineon Spotify
Listen to album Magnified by Failureon Spotify
Listen to the album Drifting in The Endless Voidby Dozer on Spotify
Read Steve Chick's review of Heavy Pendulum in the Guardian
Wed, 03 May 2023 - 1h 38min - 28 - Endless Riffs and the Gift of Steve Von Till
Jeff and Ben riff briefly on great heavy riffs. But the real riffingis in the expansive dialogue that takes them from Slayer to the great jazz imprint ECM records and beyond. In the second half, they deep dive into the great Steve Von Till's most recent records No Wilderness Deep Enough and its ambient companion A Deep and Endless Wilderness. Both Jeff and Ben hold Steve's music in great esteem. Indeed, it is a true gift in their respective lives.
Show notes on bands discussed and played in this episode:
Steve Von Till - No Wilderness Deep Enough [Full] (2020) - experimental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nREf_c9xW9Y
Steve Von Till - A Deep Voiceless Wilderness [Full] (2021) experimental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWTppxmFggk&t=1812s
Laraaji - Ambient 3-Day of Radiance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMBNKmZgs_Y
"In the Absence of Matter" by UADA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X2WqrAEkRU
Opening Riff to "Fight Fire with Fire" by Metallica
ICE-T interview clips from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiitaegUUbo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67v0YfLyywE
Other artists mentioned: Formicide, Meliah Rage, All Out War, Brian Eno, King Crimson (and many others)
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 1h 02min - 27 - Endless Embrace: Windhand and Emma Ruth Rundle and Thou
Jeff and Ben begin with ongoing "metal origin stories." And then two "heavy immersions" into two of their favorite heavy releases of the past five years:
https://windhand.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-return
https://thou.bandcamp.com/album/may-our-chambers-be-full
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 57min - 26 - Metal Origin Stories Part 1 of ?????
*The audio quality of this show was poor. However, we will improve it significantly on future episodes.
To kick off the reboot of the Endless Metal Podcast, Ben and Jeff--although Ben totally hogs the mic-- present riffs on how they met, bonded over metal, made music together, and Ben shares an origin story that starts with one of his favorite early metal bands Anthrax--who he just saw in February of 2023 on their 40th Anniversary Tour.
It's clear that such "origin stories" will be a reoccurring theme/topic of entire shows.
What's one of your most memorable "metal origin stories"?
Opening music is an excerpt from the song "Lungs turn to stone" from Ben & Jeff's ultra-obscure blackened industrial doom project BLACK ROLLER CROP ROTATIONalbum "Prayers from the Rotten Soil" released by Crucial Blast records in 2012
https://crucialblast.bandcamp.com/album/prayers-from-the-rotten-soil
Some relevant links to labels and bands discussed in this episode:
Crucial Blast Records:https://www.crucialblast.net/
Light of Shipwreck: https://crucialblast.bandcamp.com/album/from-the-idle-cylinders
Nadja: https://nadja.bandcamp.com
Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 23min - 25 - Endless Metal Podcast (Trailer)Sat, 28 Jan 2023 - 00min
- 24 - Fathoming Heavy Part 2Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 35min
- 23 - Fathoming Heavy Part 1
Andrew’s Fathoming Heavy podcast inspired me to cast myself. Listening to this interview conducted in June of 2018 inspires me to continue season 2! Here is the first 60 of 90 minutes. The audio isn’t great but I’m really proud of this dialogue. I hope you enjoy!
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 59min - 21 - The Black Death Part 2
"Atra Mors" the monumental extreme funeral doom record by the seminal band EVOKEN provides the title of the first of several episides exploring a brand outsider music thst could not sound more fresh in 2018. The bands explored here will begin in the late 1980s with bands like Winter, Thergothon, and of course Evoken. It will, indeed, become evident here how much Ben worships the New Jersey legends. Going as far to claim Evoken's "Atra Mors" as the greatest extreme funeral doom record of all time. Other blackened conjurings here include readings from the enormously influential H.P. Lovecraft and other atmospheric surprises to evoke the dark side of the doom! Enjoy both 18 1a-1b as they do flow together (unlike in past technical blunders)...As the great Fister says "If it's too slow, you're too old!"
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 1h 16min - 20 - The Black Death Part 1
"Atra Mors" the monumental extreme funeral doom record by the seminal band EVOKEN provides the title of the first of several episides exploring a brand outsider music thst could not sound more fresh in 2018. The bands explored here will begin in the late 1980s with bands like Winter, Thergothon, and of course Evoken. It will, indeed, become evident here how much Ben worships the New Jersey legends. Going as far to claim Evoken's "Atra Mors" as the greatest extreme funeral doom record of all time. Other blackened conjurings here include readings from the enormously influential H.P. Lovecraft and other atmospheric surprises to evoke the dark side of the doom! Enjoy both 18 1a-1b as they do flow together (unlike in past technical blunders)...As the great Fister says "If it's too slow, you're too old!"
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 27min - 19 - Going to Candlemass Part 2
Messiah Marcolin or Rob Lowe? Boring question. Both phenomenal and part of the great legacy of Candlemass. Ben continues the journey with reflections, readings from the likes of Caleb Wilde to the classic poem "Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye..As well as our human bond to the ancient stars...Linearity also be damned: Reaching forward from Rob Lowe era Candlemass to young and killer Crypt Sermon sbd their stunning vocalist Brooks Wilson...Enjoy!
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 1h 25min - 18 - Going to Candlemass Part 1
Candlemass is a portal into endless metal past and present. The journey begins now! Many thanks to D Franklin for his insightful article "Epicus, Metallicus, Deserticus" which Ben draws extensively from on this episide. The piece appeared in the always superb The Quietus on April 27, 2017.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 1h 13min - 17 - Marrow: Yob Part 5
In the final episode of Marrow, Ben takes a deeper dive into YOB's landmark "Atma," "Clearing the Path to Ascend," and is stunned by Mike Scheidt's recent acoustic performance of "Marrow,"
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 1h 07min - 16 - Marrow: Yob Part 4
Ben dives in to Atma with a brief but almost healthy vouced intro to Yob's Atma. In episode 4B Ben will go much deeper into the record and also share some Yob fan stories from the Yob Kicks Ass Facebook Fan Page he solicited in a post!
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 07min - 15 - Marrow: Yob Part 3
Ben's primary point is on The Great Cessation. Yob's masterful return album after breaking up in 2004. Get the Anchor app to hear tge accomoanying tracks "The Great Cessation," "Silence of Heaven," and previously unreleased track "Pain like Sugar."
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 21min - 14 - Marrow: Yob Part 2
Ben hits the clear button and explores early YOB—lyrically, musically, thematically—as well as reflections on Zen, Thich Nhat Hanh, and his own formal meditation practice.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 27min - 11 - Marrow: Yob Part 1
Ben gushes his love for the great long form doom band YOB. This is the band that really stoked his middle age fires to get heavily back into metal. Remember to download the Anchor Radio App to hear: Marrow,” “Burning the Altar,” & “The Great Cessation.”
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 23min - 10 - Bottomless Well: Neurosis Part 4
The last installment in the epic 4 part deep dive into Ben’s favorite band: Neurosis. We hear from the last 4 great records and also Harvestman and tracks from Von Till and Kelly solo woks! Download the anchor app to hear all the music that accompanies Ben’s commentary.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 1h 00min - 9 - Bottomless Well: Neurosis Part 3
Ben focuses the whole episode on “A Sun that Never Sets.” Their last record before the birth of Neurot. A major milestone in the band’s intention and vision for what’s to come. Download the anchor app to hear the full songs that accompany the commentary.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 33min - 8 - Bottomless Well: Neurosis Part 2
Ben hits pause and takes a much more detailed look at Neurosis records through the transcendent EP Sovereign. So yes there we won’t arrive at the well just yet! Get anchor radio app to hear full songs discussed in these episodes...Like Neurosis time will never be a constraint on this podcast!!!
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 49min - 7 - Bottomless Well: Neurosis Part 1
Neurosis is the most influential metal band for understanding the present. Ben reflects on why he believes that and, in part 2, why he thinks Neurosis’s recent records are their best
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 - 29min
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